Re-written 27-12-16

Chapter 5.

POV-Ahsoka Tano

I waited for a response from Anakin but got none. I was getting more anxious by the second and it concerned me even more since Anakin hadn't said anything, staring at me in disbelief.

"Anakin," I said quietly, "say something, you're scaring me".

"Ahsoka, there's nothing to say," he said plainly as I diverted my gaze from him, looking away in shame, "but that doesn't mean you're anything short of amazing!" he almost yelled, rushing forward and spinning me around lightly.

He set me back down lightly on my feet, stopping to stare lovingly into my eyes as he cupped my cheek. I felt his thumb lightly trace over the wing shaped marking on my cheek as I found myself lost in his deep blue eyes. Anakin's smile was absolutely mesmerizing as I took in the information my eyes were feeding me. He looked so innocent and the complete opposite of what the holo-news depicts him as. To me right now all he is, is Anakin Skywalker; nothing more nothing less, just an amazing man who loves me with all his heart and isn't afraid to admit it to anyone. I don't see him as a war general who has no fear or is emotionless. His fears as much as mine are very real and has emotions that don't even fit on a scientific chromosome.

I giggled quietly as did he as the only sound was the engines roaring, taking us back to Coruscant. A small glint in his eyes lit up as my grin widened at the sight of it. He bent down slightly kissing my nose lightly before returning to stare into my eyes. I took my chance to kiss his lips as I tentatively rose up onto my tip-toes, before planting my lips against his, momentarily closing my eyes for the few short seconds. When I opened them again the glint in his eyes had gone but his force presence was still radiating with happiness and love.

"I love you so much, Ahsoka".

"I love you too, Skyguy".

He smiled again as a lock of his hair swept across his face, covering part of his left eye.

I giggled and pushed the stubborn hair back into place again, the glint returning but brighter this time.

"There it is," I said quietly.

"What?" he laughed, slightly confused by what I had said.

"That," I replied, indicating to his happy external face.

"What?" he asked again more concerned this time.

"That glint in your eyes when you're overly happy and carefree, like the night of my knighting".

"What about it?"

"I love it when you're happy and carefree it makes me feel so much better about having you not only as my master but as well as the love of my life".

"Former master," he corrected.

His face softened, the grin disappearing from his face as he looked at the ground, returning to sit in the pilot seat. I followed him and sat across from him the co-pilots seat.

"What's troubling you?" I asked in a soothing tone.

"The last time I was this happy was when I was with Padme. I don't even remember the last time apart from that when I have been this carefree. Maybe Tatooine but it seems that I wouldn't be here without you, Padme or my mother. But for that I am grateful".

He looked up at me from the floor with such sadness swimming in his eyes.

"Don't feel ashamed, you can't change the past. You are you and no one can change that. I love you for you, imperfections and all," I hugged him quickly, giving him a solemn yet reassuring gaze.

He nodded, giving me a weak smile.

"Come on, I want to see what Obi wan thinks about this crystal before I ask Master Yoda".

I let him type in the temples frequency along with Obi wan's as we waited quietly for him to answer.

"Thank you," Anakin whispered before I placed my hand on his knee squeezing it lightly.

"No problem".

Anakin placed his hand ontop of mine smiling at me as I once again returned it just as Obi wan answered our call.

"This is General Kenobi," he answered formally before adding, "oh its just you two. How'd the crystal hunting go?"

"Very well thanks, Obi wan but I have a slight problem".

I explained my little situation, showing him the crystal.

"I've never seen anything like it, I've heard of their crystals being similar to the one you've found but nothing like this one. Bring it straight to my quarters and I'll have Master Yoda and myself there to examine it".

"Will do, Obi wan. I'll make sure she gets there without any trouble," Anakin responded for me.

"Yes, I can only imagine how the other masters would react if it weren't just myself and Yoda in my quarters when you two show up with the crystal. How long are you out?"

"We're still a six or so hours from Coruscant, but we shall be there by sundown," I called over from the main control feed.

"Alright see you then, Kenobi out".

The hologram faded out.

I stood there for a minute, unsure of what my next course of action was. I stared blankly into space seeing the thousands of star systems fly by in a heartbeat. All those planets that didn't have to worry about the burden of fighting in the war or hiding a forbidden love from the ones you must do as they ask even if you bestow very little trust upon them. At least I didn't have to face it alone though.

"It'll all be ok," Anakin assured me hugging me from behind, resting his head in the dip between my montrals.

I was surprised by his statement but realized I must have been projecting my thoughts.

"Yes you are," he laughed softly, "come, you must need rest if you're barriers are down".

I grinned up at him, tailing his butt to the small resting quarters; separate from the cockpit leaving Artooie to pilot.

Anakin laid on the bunk and shuffled over so his back was pressed up against the steel wall.

We laid there in comfortable silence with our hearts beating in sync with each other, each beat as loud and strong as the next. I listened intently to his soft breathing as he kissed my forehead every so often, reassuring me and keeping me safe.

"I love you Soka, no matter what," his said huskily in a low baritone.

"As will I, no matter what," I returned, kissing his lips before pausing and kissing him a second time.

I felt his hand slid down to my hip pulling me with him as he turned us onto our sides so we both faced one another. I pulled away, baring my teeth in a loving smile. Anakin glared back with just as much mischief written on his face, the glint in his eyes shining ever brighter. He gripped the sides of my face, as I slid my finger into his hair, closing my eyes and interlocking our lips once again in a slow passionate dance. I didn't dare open my eyes as we stayed pressed together, not moving nor changing what we were doing.

I enjoyed the feeling of threading my fingers through his silky-soft, locks and his masculine choice of cologne, it drove me insane. Both of these two things combined was just a match made in the infinite of the Force. I'm even jealous of his hair since I have none but that didn't matter right now, all that matters right now was that I was with Anakin, the one I will protect until the end.

I inhaled deeply, breathing in his intoxicating smell. I shivered at the smell as Anakin pulled our bodies closer together.

"Anakin," I mumbled parting from him.

"Snips?" he questioned, laughing at his own voice not looking one bit disturbed that I'd broken our little intimate moment.

I cupped the side of his face, sliding my finger down to his chin and tilting it upwards so I had his eyes level with mine. I smiled as he looked at me with innocent eyes, stroking his cheek with my thumb.

"Can we get some rest?" I yawned.

"hm," he laughed, "whatever you want, Snips'.

I rolled my eyes at my nickname before sighing, "Skyguy".

We kissed one last time before I shifted my weight so I was even closer to his heart, comfortably and slowly falling asleep in his arms, a sense of protectiveness and harmony flowing around us in the Force. Everything felt right, like it was just the fabulous beginning of a prophecy blooming to life, soon to be fulfilled.