Chapter 38

Obi-Wan waited in the apartment from Anakin to come back from his meeting with Padme. The debrief with the Council had been blissfully short. While he waited, Obi-Wan fixed up some food as he was too hungry to wait for Anakin to come back and cook for them. He also considered their next moves. If things hadn't changed too drastically, some bounty hunters would attempt to free Ziro the Hutt relatively soon. So far, his interactions with bounty hunters hadn't been something that had changed overly much except Boba Fett wanting to kill him.

Anakin arrived just as he finished making nerfburgers and fries. Typical. Anakin sniffed appreciatively as he walked in. Then he came over to Obi-Wan and pulled him into a hug.

"It smells awesome in here." He said.

"I got too hungry. It might not be up to your standards but it's edible." Obi-Wan told him. They sat down at the kitchen table to eat. "How was Padme?"

"She's ok. She's concerned about the situation on Pantora." Anakin replied. "The Chairman's daughters have been kidnapped, most likely by Separatists. So, I maaaay have sent Ahsoka to investigate unofficially."

"Of course you did." Obi-Wan rolled his eyes. "I suppose that means you want some help in making sure the rest of the Council don't find out?"

"Please." Anakin said, giving him a pleading expression he had never really been able to refuse. Not that he would have refused anyway.

"Oh alright." He said, feigning reluctance. Anakin gave him a smirk that said he didn't believe the act for a second. They finished their meal in comfortable silence and then Anakin put on a pod race on which they settled down to watch.

"I've been thinking. We're both due for some time off from this war. We could request a meditative retreat, separately obviously, and go away together for a week or so. Just have some time to ourselves where we don't need to hide." Anakin said once the race had finished, clearly a bit nervous. Obi-Wan considered. He did need a proper break. Whether the Council would allow both of them off at the same time was the big question. "Don't worry, forget I mentioned anything." Anakin said when he hadn't responded.

"No, I was just thinking. It sounds incredible, Ani. I'm just not sure the Council will allow both of us off at the same time." Obi-Wan told him.

"Given that we have most of our missions together or at the same time, it's not strange that we would both request time off at the same time." Anakin pointed out. That was actually a good point. The Council did pair them together often because they worked well together.

"Well, all we can do is ask. Though, if we are going to use that argument, I suggest we ask them together." Obi-Wan said.

"If you're ok with that then I am." Anakin replied, leaning over to kiss him. "We should do it soon though, before we get another assignment." Obi-Wan nodded.

"Once Ahsoka gets back from Pantora we will ask them."

It was three days before Ahsoka got back. Anakin and Obi-Wan went to meet her. It had been an interesting three days of pretending Ahsoka was off with the Clones, or "she's studying somewhere around here". Thankfully none of the other Jedi realised she was no longer on Coruscant. As the rest of the Jedi didn't know she had gone, they held the debriefing in Padme's office. Ahsoka explained what had happened.

"You did well, Snips." Anakin said.

"Thanks, Skyguy." Ahsoka smiled. Just then Bail Organa came in.

"Generals, Senator Amidala." He greeted, smiling around at all of them. Obi-Wan smiled back. Bail Organa was a good man. One of the few Senators that actually wanted what was best for the Republic, just like Padme.

"What can I do for you Bail?" Padme asked him.

"Senator Philo has called a meeting in the lobby before we vote on the Enhanced Privacy Invasion Bill later." He explained.

"Right. Well, if you will excuse me." She looked at the three Jedi.

"Of course." Obi-Wan gave her a slight bow and a smile. Then he realised this meeting was when the bounty hunters had attacked the Senate. Even if it didn't happen this time, they would need to be on their guard. Once Padme and Bail had left Obi-Wan turned to the other two. "Ahsoka, you should go and get some rest. You've had an exciting trip." She nodded.

"I'll see you two later. After a nap." She laughed. Anakin smirked. Ahsoka then left.

"Right. If things go the same way, bounty hunters are about to attack the Senate and take that group of Senators Padme is meeting hostage." Obi-Wan said quietly.

"Ok. What should we do?"

"They aren't expecting any Jedi, given that it is a Senate building which gives us an advantage. You head to the central security controls. We can't let them control security. I'll distract the bounty hunters." Obi-Wan said. Anakin frowned.

"Ok but don't do anything stupid."

"I'm not the one who does stupid things." Obi-Wan protested.

"You do sometimes." Anakin retorted. "Now let's get going." They headed out of Padme's office and went their separate ways. Obi-Wan made his way down to the lobby. Looking down from above, he saw Cade Bane, Aurra Sing and a few other bounty hunters he didn't recognise. Two Senators lay dead not far from Bane and Obi-Wan sighed sadly. It seemed that Padme and Bail were both unharmed. The bounty hunters were taking all communication devices off of the Senators. Obi-Wan did not wish to start a fight near the Senators so he would need to lead them away.

"Now is that any way to treat Senators?" Obi-Wan asked, standing up. Cad Bane whirled around and began shooting at him. He dodged the blasters easily enough and ran.

"After him!" He heard Bane order. That was something, although it probably meant that Bane himself was going to stay with the Senators. Well, he couldn't have everything. Anakin contacted him to say that the bounty hunter that had been in the control room had been taken care of.

"I have most of them chasing after me. I think Bane is still with the Senators." Obi-Wan told him.

"I'll be with you in a second." Anakin replied.

"No...you need to...Blast!" Anakin had gone. Never mind. Obi-Wan hid around a corner and swung his lightsaber at the first sign of movement. He managed to slice a gun. Using the Force to slam one of the bounty hunters into a wall, he pointed his lightsaber at the other. He held his hands up and then ducked. A blaster bolt fired and he only just dodged out of the way. Obi-Wan just spotted Aurra Sing standing further down the corridor, gun aimed at him. Then an angry looking Anakin arrived behind her, kicking her legs out from under her and placing her in cuffs. He also made the whole move look ridiculously easy. Obi-Wan returned his attention to the bounty hunter who had recovered enough to grab his gun and aim it at Anakin. Well that was unacceptable. Obi-Wan Force pushed him into a wall and clapped him in some cuffs as well. The third, robotic looking, bounty hunter was regaining his feet. It shot at Anakin who deflected the blast right into its head.

"Well, that's this little lot taken care of. You said Bane is with the Senators?" Anakin asked. Obi-Wan nodded.

"Yes."

"Well, I suggest we go and show him how useless his little friends are." He said. Aurra snarled at him but Anakin ignored her. They each took one of the bounty hunters and dragged them to the lobby. Bane was still there, angrily trying to contact his friends. Anakin and Obi-Wan calmly strode into the lobby with their prisoners.

"Looking for them?" Obi-Wan asked calmly, tossing the male bounty hunter down in front of him.

"Kenobi." Bane growled.

"That's me." He replied cheerfully. "Goodness, it's almost like I'm popular." He said conversationally to Anakin.

"Almost." Anakin agreed with a smirk. "I'm not sure being recognised by this lot makes you popular."

"Hmm. Maybe you have a point." Obi-Wan said. "Well, we can't all be voted the sexiest Jedi on the holonet." Anakin scowled. Many of the Jedi had teased him for weeks after that announcement came out.

"Enough!" Bane snarled. "Release them, or I kill this one." He grabbed Bail and held a gun to his head. The Senators all gasped in horror.

"Do you want to or should I?" Anakin asked, looking quite unbothered.

"Oh you go ahead. I know you love showing off." Obi-Wan told him. Anakin winked and then quickly used the Force to push the gun so it was facing Bane. He gritted his teeth as he fought to hold the gun in position. Bail took advantage and slipped out of his grip. Obi-Wan stepped forwards to put Bane in cuffs but he abandoned the gun, letting it fall to the floor, and ran. Obi-Wan gave chase but much to his annoyance there was a speeder waiting. Bane jumped in and was off before he could catch up. He swore. Then returned to Anakin. By the time he got back Palpatine had arrived.

"Thank you, Anakin. You have done the Republic a great service, apprehending these criminals." He was saying as Obi-Wan got back.

"Well, I'm just happy to have been in the right place to help. Besides, Master Kenobi played a vital part as well." Anakin replied politely, though his face was tight.

"Ah yes. You have my thanks as well, Master Kenobi." Palpatine turned that sickly sweet smile to him. Obi-Wan fought the urge to gag and gave a small smile in return.

"Happy to be of service to the Republic, Chancellor." He said. The Senators then began to disperse. Padme stopped by to thank them. Then they made their way back to the Jedi Temple. Obi-Wan was summoned to a Council meeting not long after they got back. Anakin decided to tag along so they could ask for their time off. They arrived in the Council chambers and almost everyone was already there. Obi-Wan stood with Anakin in the middle rather than taking his seat.

"Do you have something to report?" Windu asked the pair of them.

"No, Master." Anakin said. "As I currently have no mission, I would like to request some time to take a meditative retreat."

"As Anakin and I are usually assigned missions together, I thought it would make sense to request a meditative retreat at the same time." Obi-Wan said. The Council considered.

"Both of you have served well and deserve some time away from the front lines. We also agree that it makes the most sense for you to have this at the same time." Windu said. "You are granted two weeks leave. For the duration, Skywalker's Padawan will be assigned to help Master Ti train the Clone cadets on Kamino."

"Thank you, Master." Anakin bowed. Then he left and Obi-Wan took his seat. Windu raised an eyebrow.

"I'll start my leave after the meeting." Obi-Wan shrugged, "I'm already here." Ki-Adi Mundi let out a slight chuckle beside him. Then they moved onto war matters. It wasn't going well but it wasn't going terribly either. Saesee Tiin was assigned to aid the locals on Falleen. Mace Windu would be heading to Ruusan. A few other people were given missions. Then the meeting broke up.

"Obi-Wan!" Windu called him as he walked down a corridor. Obi-Wan turned around. Windu came up and then looked around. Once he was sure they were alone. "How are you coping? With you, know, everything." Obi-Wan appreciated the concern in his voice.

"I'm ok. It's exhausting worrying about everything though. Have I done enough? Could I have saved more people? Still, a break will do me good."

"Yes. If anyone deserves some peaceful time off, it's you." Windu agreed. "For the record, you seem to be doing a good job. Grievous and Maul are both dead. Dooku has been quiet for months now."

"I'm not sure that's a good thing." Obi-Wan frowned. "Dooku being quiet for this long usually means he is plotting something big. And this time I don't know what."

"We'll manage." Windu told him firmly. "Just make sure to take care of yourself. We can't afford to lose you."

"I will." Obi-Wan smiled.

"I have been wondering, do you have any idea who it was who killed Skywalker?" He added in a whisper. Obi-Wan bit back a groan. While not at all surprising, it would not be helpful for Windu to focus too much on the supposed new apprentice.

"No. I was not there at the time. I only saw some footage from the Chancellor's quarters afterwards. The figure was tall but cloaked so I saw no features." Windu nodded.

"I guessed you would have mentioned it if you knew but I figured I would ask." He said. Obi-Wan felt only slightly guilty at that. Protecting Anakin from the prejudice that would ensue was more important than the truth right now. Windu nodded and then left so Obi-Wan resumed his journey to the apartment. Anakin was waiting with a gleeful smile on his face. They hugged happily. Two whole weeks of just them.

They chatted for a while and decided to spend their two weeks on Naboo out in the Lake Country. Obi-Wan vetoed Anakin's suggestion to go to Malastare knowing he would want to go and watch live pod races which would end up with him taking part.

"You know, we also need to make a trip to Tatooine. I want you to meet my mother." Anakin said suddenly. Obi-Wan almost choked. He had forgotten that particular conversation from some time ago.

"Of course. Would you like to go there first?"

"Please."

"Then of course we shall." Obi-Wan told him. They decided to spend the rest of the afternoon packing. Obi-Wan was rather glad that Anakin had gotten him so regular clothes. Jedi robes did not serve too well on Tatooine, he recalled. Especially Anakin's black robes. At some point Anakin went to inform Ahsoka about their leave and most likely ended up sparring with her given how long it took for him to return. He was grinning triumphantly when he finally did return.

"I've managed to hire us a ship for the two weeks so we don't need to take public transport." Anakin announced.

"I just need to put up with your piloting." Obi-Wan complained but gave him a grin.

"I behaved while flying that speeder." Anakin reminded him.

"You did." Obi-Wan agreed. "I'm not sure your restraint will quite cover two whole weeks though."

"Yeah, probably not." Anakin shrugged. "At least we shouldn't be getting shot at."

"Knowing you, you'll find a way." Obi-Wan told him dryly. He got a cheeky grin in return but Anakin didn't deny it. Once they were prepared for the next day, they decided to get an early night.

Ahsoka came to meet them as they left the Temple the next morning. She looked a little sad but grinned at them and wished them well. Even Ahsoka had to admit that training Clone cadets was not the worst assignment she'd ever had. Better than library duty anyway. Anakin laughed at that. With some final hugs, they made their way to the correct landing platform where a ship was waiting for them. It looked like quite a nice ship, Obi-Wan had to admit. It was a Naboo style ship to blend in with their eventual location. He took a quick look around while Anakin got them in the air. The sleeping area was quite big, the bed was far bigger than the one they shared in the apartment which was nice. It was also a lot softer. The fresher had a decent size shower and there was also a small kitchenette. All in all, it was rather cozy. Obi-Wan put his things away in the compartments and then joined Anakin, sitting himself down in the co-pilot seat.

"It's very nice." He complimented.

"Well, I'm not sure if Cliegg will have the space to put us up so I figured it would be better to have somewhere nice if we sleep on the ship. Besides, some privacy wouldn't go amiss either." He smirked.

"Agreed." Obi-Wan said firmly.

"I did also speak to Padme who gave us permission to use her family apartments in the Lake Country. Apparently her family will be in Theed this time of year."

"That's very generous of her."

"She wishes us both a relaxing holiday." Anakin told him. "Well, we have a fair bit of time until we reach Tatooine."

"Whatever shall we do?" Obi-Wan asked.

"I think some proper breakfast and then a snuggle while we watch some terrible holonet drama." Anakin said.

"Because now we are on a break from the general daily drama in our lives, you wish to watch some instead?" Obi-Wan asked in amusement.

"It's just nice to see some fake small problem drama. The everyday kind of drama, not 'are we going to die today' kind of drama." Anakin shrugged.

"Fair enough. If it gets boring, I'll just tickle you instead." Obi-Wan smirked. Anakin pouted but they headed to the kitchenette. The cupboards seemed to have already been stocked. Anakin pulled out some of Dex's waffles and quickly reheated them. They ate quickly and then settled themselves down on the bed. The drama thing that Anakin put on was just as mindless as Obi-Wan had suspected it would be. Anakin was bizarrely fascinated by it so he settled for simply watching the younger man's reactions. It was rather adorable how into it he got, shouting at the characters and various other things. He had to bite back a chuckle more than once so Anakin wouldn't realise what he was doing and possibly stop. It was far too entertaining to have him stop now. Eventually Obi-Wan drifted off to sleep.

One moment Anakin had been calling someone a 'kriffing sleemo' and the next he was being shaken awake by said man, telling him they were almost at Tatooine. Obviously he had been more tired than he had thought. Although that probably shouldn't be surprising. War wasn't exactly good for sleeping habits. Any good nights sleep he managed with Anakin was contracted by many night of no sleep at all out in the field.

Finally they landed on Tatooine. Anakin left the ship, almost bouncing in excitement. Obi-Wan smiled fondly before following at a more sedate pace. It only took seconds before Anakin came bounding back, grabbed his hand and dragged him forwards. The suns were bright, forcing him to shield his eyes with his free hand. Through the brightness, Obi-Wan made out a very familiar homestead. It really hadn't occured to him that this would be Owen and Beru Lars' home. The same place he had dropped off baby Luke. The last time he had seen it, the place had been burned down. A rush of memories assaulted him of watching Luke grow up from a distance, knowing Owen and Beru didn't want him around. He stopped moving. Anakin turned around and looked at him in concern.

"Obi-Wan?" He asked.

"Sorry. It's just...memories."

"You've never...oh." Anakin winced. "Bad memories?"

"Not too terrible. This is where Luke grew up. Owen and Beru did not want me giving him 'dangerous ideas' so I had to watch from a distance. It just hadn't occured to me it would be the same place." Anakin gave him a soft smile.

"I'm glad Luke had you looking out for him, even if it was from a distance."

"Not like it did him much good." Obi-Wan muttered. His aunt and uncle had still been murdered and he had been drawn into the war.

"He couldn't have had anyone better." Anakin said firmly. "Do you want to go back to the ship?"

"No, I'll be alright. It just took me by surprise, that's all." Obi-Wan said. Anakin studied his face before nodding and leading the way once more. This time they went more slowly and Anakin called out their arrival. A woman emerged that Obi-Wan had never seen before. However she couldn't be anyone other than Anakin's mother.

"Mum!" Anakin called excitedly, confirming that theory.

"Ani!" She beamed happily. Anakin let go of Obi-Wan's hand so he could pull his mother into a tight hug. Obi-Wan smiled just watching them. After a few moments Shmi spotted him and pulled away from Anakin. "Ani, aren't you going to introduce us?"

"Oh, mum, this is the love of my life and the best friend I could ever ask for, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan, this is my mother, Shmi Skywalker."

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Obi-Wan said, giving a bow and holding out his hand.

"Oh, it's lovely to meet you too." Shmi said, ignoring the offered hand and pulling him into a hug as well. Obi-Wan blinked, taken aback before returning the hug. When she pulled away, she kept her hands on his arms and looked him up and down. Shmi nodded and Obi-Wan felt like he had passed some kind of test he hadn't even known he was taking. "Do come in." She said. Anakin took his hand once more and they both followed Shmi down some steps into a circular area that looked to be a kitchen. She called out and three people came in, one in a wheelchair.

"Anakin. It's nice to see you again." Owen said, shaking Anakin's free hand. Obi-Wan inhaled sharply. Thankfully the sound was lost in the noise of the family reunion. Owen and Beru were so stunningly familiar. They were only a year or two younger than when he had delivered their nephew to them. He was lost in memories until he vaguely heard someone talking to him.

"...meet you." Beru was greeting him.

"It's a pleasure." Obi-Wan gave her a bow.

"This is my stepbrother, Owen and his wife Beru." Anakin said to keep up appearances. "And this is my stepfather, Cliegg Lars." Obi-Wan shook hands with Owen and Cliegg. He guessed his own introduction had been while he wasn't paying attention. Beru and Shmi brought out refreshments and they all squished together at the small kitchen table. Easy chatter filled the room as Anakin told them what they had been up to, a heavily edited version anyway, and how the war was going. The others then told them about their lives and more problems with the Tusken Raiders. Anakin stiffened when he heard this and Obi-Wan rubbed his thumb over the back of his hand under the table to calm him down. It worked, and Anakin slowly relaxed, leaning back on his chair, so he was resting against Obi-Wan's chest. Obi-Wan had to fight down the urge to push him away, the inherent need to keep their relationship a secret still there. He didn't though and simply wrapped his hand not already in Anakin's around his waist. He caught Shmi smiling fondly at them.

"So, Obi-Wan, I understand you were Anakin's teacher?" Shmi asked.

"Yes, I was studying under Master Qui-Gon when we first came here and discovered Anakin."

"I remember him. He was a nice man." Shmi said.

"Indeed. He died shortly after. I graduated to a Jedi Knight and began training Anakin."

"So you've been his teacher since he was nine and now you're together?" Owen asked, looking a little wary. Without even looking, Obi-Wan could tell Anakin was glaring at his stepbrother.

"Yes, but I assure you we were not together until after Anakin was made a Jedi Knight in his own right. And he was an adult, able to make his own choices."

"Did you want to be before then?" Owen asked.

"Owen!" Beru scolded.

"It's alright." Obi-Wan smiled. "No. I loved Anakin, of course I did, but simply as a friend. I did not realise I was in love with him until about twelve months ago." Until he said it out loud, he did not realise just how long it had been. So much had happened but it was nearing the end of the year. The next year was hopefully the last year of war. Though he hoped it definitely ended better if not sooner than last time.

"Only twelve months?" Shmi asked, looking amused.

"Yes?" Obi-Wan answered, a little puzzled.

"Mum." Anakin said, with a little warning in his tone. She smirked at him and Obi-Wan could see where he got his smirk from.

"Little Ani's been in love with you at least since he went rushing off to rescue you." Shmi told him. Obi-Wan frowned. Anakin rushing off from Tatooine to rescue him. That must have been Geonosis which was verging on a year and a half ago. Anakin had loved him for almost six months before Obi-Wan had confessed. He raised an eyebrow, looking down at Anakin who had flushed red.

"Mum."" He complained. "I didn't realise I loved Obi-Wan then."

"But you did. It was rather obvious." Shmi told her son matter-of-factly. Obvious? Had it really? Obi-Wan didn't think so. Still, the knowledge warmed his heart. He squeezed Anakin gently. Thankfully they were spared answering by Beru putting some food on the table. It was bantha burgers with some more blue milk to drink.

"Are you staying? It'll be a squeeze but I'm sure we can find some room." Cliegg offered.

"That's very kind but we have accommodation aboard our ship that we can stay in." Obi-Wan told the kind man with a smile. He nodded, looking slightly relieved.

"How's the farm?" Anakin asked. That sent Anakin, Cliegg and Owen into a round of technical talk that Obi-Wan tuned out.

"Not much of a mechanic?" Shmi asked him with a smile. Obi-Wan shook his head.

"No, I leave that to Anakin. I'm more likely to break something or set it on fire than fix it."

"Ani was like that in the beginning." Shmi assured him. "Though he has always had a knack for it."

"Yes C-3PO is proof of that." Obi-Wan laughed. He might have some quirks but the droid had worked well and lasted an awfully long time.

"Ah, yes. Anakin was trying to be helpful when he built that droid." Shmi said with a small sigh. Obi-Wan smirked. Clearly he wasn't the only one who found 3PO's quirks somewhat irritating on occasion.

"His knowledge of languages has proved useful on several occasions." He said, feeling the need to defend Anakin's creation.

"That's good."

"It's not just mechanical things Anakin is good at. You really need to try some of his cooking."

"Anakin can cook?" Beru asked in surprise. Then she blushed. "I...I mean...Shmi told me some stories about him trying to help with the cooking when he was younger."

"Did you have to tell those?" Anakin complained, looking away from Owen to pout at his mother.

"Of course I did, sweetheart." Shmi assured him.

"He had lessons on Coruscant from the chef of a famous diner." Obi-Wan explained. "Though by all accounts he set quite a few fires there while learning." The rest of the table snickered except Anakin who turned his pout on Obi-Wan, looking up at him from his place on his chest.

"Why did I think it was a good idea to introduce you two?" He said to Obi-Wan and Shmi. They gave him identical smirks.

"I have plenty of stories of the trouble Anakin got himself into while learning."

"I would love to hear them." Shmi said softly. Obi-Wan smiled. While he had always felt bad for Anakin missing his mother, he had never given much thought to the woman who must miss her son terribly in return.

"Of course." He told her. From there he launched into several stories, ignoring the protests from the younger man. The table was in stitches for most of the time. In return, Shmi told him about Anakins's much younger years. Without even realising, most of the day slipped past them. Eventually, the two Jedi bade everyone goodnight and returned to the ship.

They ended up spending a week on Tatooine. Anakin's family were incredibly lovely people who made him feel right at home. Most mornings, Obi-Wan would help Shmi and Beru with household chores while Anakin went with Owen to check on the vaporators. Then they would all have lunch together. The afternoons varied. Sometimes Anakin and Owen would take a speeder and go for a drive. The first time this happened, Obi-Wan realised he was going to be left alone with the rest of Anakin's family. He had almost asked to go with Anakin and Owen but realised that Shmi had wanted him to stay. So he summoned all of his courage and had lunch with Anakin's mother, just the two of them. Much to his relief she simply wished to get to know him better and they had a lovely chat. Anakin had given them both very suspicious looks when he and Owen came back to find the pair laughed raucously at the kitchen table.

On a couple of afternoons, Obi-Wan and Anakin spent some time alone on the ship while the Lars family went into Mos Eisley for various supplies. Neither of them had much desire to go to the town where bounty hunters were frequent. They had family meals in the evenings before the two Jedi returned to the ship. The whole week gave Obi-Wan a strange feeling. Spending time as a couple with family made him wish they didn't have to go back. He had never expected to actually want to come back to Tatooine.

Still, at the end of the week they decided to head on to Naboo for some time just to themselves. The family were sad to see them go but understood their desire. The goodbyes were full of warm hugs that Obi-Wan was sure he could easily get used to.

"I hope you can come back some day." Shmi said as she hugged Obi-Wan for the third time in the past five minutes.

"So do I." He told her honestly.

"We will be back, mum." Anakin promised. "Take care all of you."

"I love you, Ani." Shmi said, tears starting to fill her eyes.

"I love you too, mum." Anakin murmured, hugging her tightly. It was quite a few moments before she finally pulled away and Anakin's eyes were rather bright. He shook hands with Owen and Cliegg. Beru pulled him into a hug and kissed his cheek before doing the same to Obi-Wan. Finally they boarded the ship, waving goodbye. Anakin got them up in the air and once they were in hyperspace, set the ship on autopilot.