CHAPTER THIRTEEN

MISSION

"What is it, Obi-Wan?", he asked with not an inch of enthusiasm in his voice.

"There are some rebel forces in the moons of Chipre, that's in the other side of the galaxy. We need to get there at once, many battles have been fought, and we are loosing Jedis", he explained a little worried.

"Alright, I'll be there ASAP. For how long?"

"Anakin, I'll play no games with you. We must be there at least for three months". There was a silence. Anakin studied his hands. "Go and talk to your wife. I'll be waiting for you in the main hangar at the Jedi temple. Kenobi off". The hologram disappeared. Anakin sat there for a while thinking how to tell Padmé the news. He decided that the sooner he told her the better.

Padmé was sitting on a stone bench, watching how the water spilled through the fountain in the gardens. She felt Anakin's presence.

"You've got a mission, don't you?", she whispered.

"Yes". Anakin couldn't look at her. She walked to him and looked directly into his eyes.

"How long?"

"At least three months". Awqward silence. . . "Padmé look, I've got to go, it's really..."

"Ani, I understand", she interrupted. "Just go and pack your things. I'll be fine". She gave him a weak smile. Anakin really appreciated his wife's support. She really understood him.

"Alright, don't make your mother angry, kids", he said as he kissed his children goodbye. He gave them to Sabé and walked towards Padmé. They locked in a tight embrace. "I'll try to get back earlier".

"No Ani, you must do your job well, full fill your duties. We both knew this was going to happen sooner or later. Just go and do your job as good as I know you can do it".

"Alright. I'll not ask you to take care of the children, because I know you will. But I'm going to ask you to take care of yourself, you always seem to forget that". He kissed her temple and held her tight.

"Don't worry, I will. Goodbye, Ani". They kissed and let go. Anakin walked towards the ship carrying his bag.

"Make me proud!", Padmé yelled with a smile. Anakin looked at her and gave her one of those smirks she loved. The door closed, and the ship took off.

One month later. . .

Summary: Anakin has been very busy on his mission, but has manage to send holo-messages to Padmé. It turned out to be a pretty hard mission after all, maybe it will take more than three months.

Present day

"Hi Padme, I'm a little worried, they told me this message was important, what's up? Is it the twins?", Anakin asked frightened. Padmé gave a couple of deep breaths before answering him.

"Anakin, I'm pregnant".

A/N: Hi!, how did you liked that? I'm a little busy this week, but I'll try to write at least 3 more chapters. I don't want to leave you hanging, 'cause I hate that! It's so mean!!! Thanks for the reviews, really appreciate them. Take care, I'll be back. . .