Chapter 2
A Dark Plot Begins
Morwen opened her near empty suitcase. She removed an object that was embedded in one of its pockets.
"Ah.. This will do." She said to herself with an evil grin on her face.
"It is only a matter of time.."
Elizabeth Skywalker and Eleniel laughed as they walked down the hallway to their rooms.
"I should have won that match, Zeth." Eleniel teased.
"In your dreams, youngling." Zeth replied jokingly. "You're forgetting that I have a lot more experience than you."
Eleniel smiled. "But I'm not a youngling anymore. I'm 18"
"This is true, but I still have two years on you." Zeth said, sticking her tongue out.
"Oh, you're proving it right now" Eleniel replied with a laugh.
"Well, I think I'm going to turn in right about now" Zeth said with a yawn.
"Okay, But I demand a rematch in the morning" Eleniel nodded and went to her own quarters.
Aeriel and Anakin were also heading in for the evening. Since only Kiti and Eleniel knew of their secret, they decided it would be best if Anakin came to their room after everyone, especially Obi-Wan, was asleep.
"See you soon my love" Anakin said as he kissed her on the cheek again.
"I'll be looking forward to it." Aeriel said with a smile.
Anakin made his way down the hall to his sister's room. He knew that she had not heard of his arrival and intended to surprise her. Just as she was about to walk into her quarters he ran up behind her and placed his hands over her eyes.
"Surprise!" He shouted, full of enthusiasm. "Did you miss me?"
"Ani!" She exclaimed, not being able to contain herself. "Have I ever. There's no one to get into mischief with me around her when you're gone."
"What about Eleniel?" He said smiling. "I've heard she used to get into some adventures back on her own planet."
"Well yeah." She said with a grin. "But Aeriel's got her on a tight schedule."
The two of them laughed and decided to head to the kitchen to grab a midnight snack.
Morwen made her way to her old friend's room. She contacted an unknown voice on her communicator and quickly drew the vile from her cloak.
"This should do the job quite nicely" She said as she switched the communicator off.
With an evil look on her face, she placed the liquid in the water that Aeriel had set out on her dresser.
"Very soon now, my plan will be in motion.."
Aeriel made her way back to her quarters, exhausted from her condition. "It's only a matter of time before everyone can tell." She said to herself. "Then there will be no way to disguise the pregnancy."
She looked around, feeling that something was not right. A chill flew down her spine and she knew that something was definitely amiss.
"You're just being paranoid" She told herself.
She grabbed a drink of water before climbing into bed and waiting for Anakin to return.
Eleniel whistled as she made her way to the second story on which her quarters were located. There was something about this night that was almost eerie, but she could not place what it was. Quietly, as not to disturb anyone, she passed Morwen's room. She had left the door open as she packed what little she had.
"Do I know you?" Eleniel asked, and about scared Morwen to death.
"Why, no, I don't believe we've met before." She said quietly.
"Leaving so soon?" Eleniel inquired.
"Unfortunately." Morwen lied. "I have received word that my mother is ill, and I must go to her."
"I see." said Eleniel curiously.
"Might I inquire as to what that is?" She said pointing to the vile.
Morwen drew her lightsaber and placed it to Eleniel's neck.
"It's nothing. Why do you ask?"
It was nearly morning when Anakin finally made his way to their quarters. He had had so much fun with his sister that he had lost track of time. When he arrived he was shocked to see his beloved wife with her hands on her neck.
"Aeriel!" He shouted and ran to her. "What is going on?"
"I can't breathe Ani" She gasped. "I…" And with that she passed out.
Tears filled his eyes as he looked at his fallen wife.
"Zeth! Kiti!" He screamed.
Seconds later Kiti arrived. Seeing her fallen sister she quickly agreed to fetch her father..