Ok I spent a good part of the day typing up this chapter. Which is actually chapter 26 of the story. I split chapter 25 into two part here. There will be no new part until next week. I need to do some writing this week. Plus it looks like like I'll have to wait till weekend to type up stuff. I need a typist!

Any Question please ask.

Black's Phoenix - Glad you like the story. Oh you should what I have plan for Obi

Kals' Girl - I'm updating. almost had to wait untill Mon to get this Fanfiction was before.

Anakin's Girl - Obi in Love, hmm that could get funny, you know :-) However please promise me you won't choke on me while reading this story.

inuyashasdragonballs - Most of Padme family's name came from the Attack of The Clones bookchapter 14. I made up Sola's husband name and her son name. Most of the names I made up either using real names that I twisted around or just got creative. Most of the drugs that are mention, are based on real drugs.

Enjoy!

All the italics are either Anakin's voice or what he is experienci

Chapter 26

"Now what are they doing?"Padme, said getting up from her desk. When she heard Artoo, led out a batch of frantic chirps and beeps.

There on the patio was Artoo, covered with a blanket.

"Pooja. Oh Pooja! Could you please uncover Artoo." Padme chuckling."Where is C-3PO? In the shed. Why? . He was bad, so you sent him to jail. Ok I'll be right down to sort out this mess out."

As soon as Padme reached the patio. Artoo made it known he was not happy. "Sorry about that Artoo. I know. You can't keep an eye on them like that. They what? Oh Ryoo, stop asking Artoo to use his laser cutter. He's programmed not to do that with you."

"Milady, can you get me out of here? It's awfully dark in here."C-3PO asked as he tapped the door.

"Well, well. I never thought I see the day. Where C-3PO, lands up in jail." Padme remarked, while opening the door.

"Oh dear. I don't think the Master would be too happy to hear about that." C-3PO stepping out and looking around.

"Aw Aunt Padme, you let him out too early. Pooja said. I found him, so I sent him to jail. Then Ryoo was trying to free him by using Artoo. So I cover him." she answered, breaking into some giggles.

"Well, when Uncle Anakin comes home. Then I'll get Artoo to use the laser cutter." Ryoo proudly said."Right Artoo!"

Artoo just let out a slow whistle, while Padme started to laugh again.

"No Ryoo. That's not going to happen. What's going probably going to happen is. You're going to get a lecture from Uncle Anakin, on how to treat his droids. Beside, Zeno took out the cutter and few other things." Padme answered, fixing Ryoo messy hair.

"Padme. There's somebody here to see you. "Jobal called out to her. "She is in the den"

"Coming. Ok back to your games. Artoo, what are you going to do when the twins want to play with you? No, you are not going spend all your time in the hanger. Anakin won't allow it." Padme said as she walked back to the house.

Soon as Padme entered the doorway, she started to laugh at the plainly dressed woman.

"Ah somebody snuck out the Palace."Padme greeting Queen Apailana."Nice outfit."

"Thank You. Oh I had to see you in person when I got back. You're in your eighth month now? Right."

"Yes. Finally in my final month. Things are starting to look up. Anakin is back in his regular room now. The Galeriana level took a good drop again. It's now at 10 and that's from this morning test they did. Now and then, he tries to get out of bed. Yesterday Anakin, said my name a couple times. It's been almost a month since I last heard him talk."Padme as she sat down.

"Ten percent! I talk to you four days ago and you said it was at 30. That is a drop. Wonder why?" Apailana asked.

"Naporta thinks that the Force might have something to do with it. I don't understand. But now, it looks like next week, he should be coming out the coma. There is still some concern on what state he'll be in. Part of me doesn't care, as long he is alive. Yet, deep down inside, I know Anakin will completely recover from this. Beside, I want to see how well Anakin handles the twins. He claims that he can handle a baby. I'm sure it will be fun to watch."Padme said.

"And what about the mother? I think to be a Queen, leading an attack with a blaster in hand. Does not prepare you for dealing with cranky twins."Apailana shot back.

"I know. I know." Padme admitting to defeated on that part. "I'll manage and I do have help. My friend Karis is here now. She staying with her Aunt and Uncle. Then I do have Obi-Wan, who has promise to help too.

"Now that's I want to see. Obi-Wan Kenobi holding a baby and the baby is screaming its head off. Now can a Master Jedi handle that crisis. Well, at least get a picture of him holding a baby. Let's not torture him too much."Apailana chuckling.

"You and everybody else, wants to see Obi-Wan holding a baby. I promise Shaak-Ti I would send her one too. As long I didn't know what she was going to do with it. She can be a bit of a mischief maker in the Temple. Anakin always said, she the most patient one on the Council, and the peacekeeper too. That's why she gets away with half her stunts"

"Karis? Isn't that the one who lost her betrothal to a hiking accident on Naboa IV?" Apailana asked.

"Yes, that's the one. I remember that day. She didn't talk for six months. Then after that, she stayed home with her parents, with occasional trips to Theed. The last two years, she has been a little outgoing. Anakin just loved to tease her, more to get her to laugh. He wanted to bring her to Coruscant a couple times. However" Padme taking a sip of her tea."She has taken a shine to Obi-Wan. Now there's two who should marry each other. She needs a good husband and he needs to have a little fun in his life. So what not? Granted Obi-Wan is a Master Jedi, who can't marry."

"Can't help you there. Sorry. Well they must know I gave them the slip. So I'll sneak back in. I'll see you again soon. If you need anything, let me know."Apailana getting up from her chair.

"Goodbye and enjoy the rest of your freedom."

Obi-Wan sat in Anakin room. Now and then, watching Anakin once again, fighting his restraints.

"Anakin, what made you think, you can get out of bed? Still, in a coma and your eyes aren't open yet. Ok, I'll take that back, they are now half open or more like slits to me. At least you are not fighting us anymore. You let us do your therapy without trying to punch us or break some fingers"

Walking again
Greyness has shape
to it now.

There is light and dark here.
along with sound, that I
still don't understand.

But when does
the greyness. Go back
to being the meadow
I stood in, that day.

"Obi?"

"Hello Karis. What brings you here?"Obi-Wan said, getting up to greet her.

"Your lunch. I promise you I would make you some zacaska."Karis showing him the container."After all, you did let me use your lightsaber last night. I like holding that."

"Yes, for the unorthodox use of a lightsaber, cutting up a Kossnuss. Still can't believe how hard those shells could be. "

"Well, sometimes the sweet stuff is hidden in a hard shell."Karis poking him.

"Are you referring to me?"Obi-Wan, pretending to be shocked.

"Yes, you could have told me the truth Master Kenobi."she said, giving him another poke.

"What, I do love you but I want to stay a Jedi too. Why should Anakin have all the fun? Besides I'm sure they will accept his marriage but for me to be involved in a relationship. I'm not in the good graces with the Council right now. But you are right, I was never really given a choice on being a Jedi. However, that's a minor part now. What's else, could I do with my life? Even if we could get married and have kids. How would support you? Being a Jedi is all I know."Obi-Wan quietly said.

"Could work for Dad.? He needs some help"Karis suggested. "Or could just be a pain in the ass to the Order. Between you and Anakin, could make those changes that are clearly needed. Then you could be the Jedi and have me as dessert too."

"But I didn't want you to wait and then get hurt in the end." I don't want to rush this either. Then in the end, cause us to regret it. Anakin got lucky with Padme. Then again that could change. But who's to say from five years, we'll just hate each other. I don't want that happen to us. Beside, there's too much going on right now. I still have my commitments to Anakin and Padme. I really do want to make sure Anakin is fully recovered before doing anything else. I have invested too much time in him."Obi-Wan jabbing his thumb at Anakin. "Like to see him as a father now."

"Obi, you are going be a great father too. One these days."Karis said, tugging his bread."Did you ever find out why the Jedi Order ban marriage and children?"

"Yes and really for stupid reason, when you come to think about. A few rules changes would have solved the problems. Like banning Jedi from marrying another Jedi. It causes the midi-chlorians to skyrocket and then causing the children to have problems later on. There was a whole bunch other reasons too. That could have been solved, if they sat down and work on it. Instead, three council members sat down and mediated on it and came up with the current plan. Which reeks of taking the easy way out. Anakin was right, you can mediate all you want. But sometimes you just have fix the problem right there and now. However, there are too many Council members, who like things just as they are. Anakin. No! Oh dear! Excuse me." Obi-Wan backing away to tend him, who managed to free an arm from the restraints"How did you manage to do that?"

The greyness
is lighter now.

Is it grey?
or is this white.

Something
is calling me.

"Well I have to get back to a Padme. I'm watching her threesome of nieces and nephew for the afternoon. It seems they like to torture the droids. See you tonight at the park"she said.

"Yes. I'll be there."Obi-Wan answered back.

"Hello, Hello my love. Just love hearing about you trying to get out of bed. Could wake up first?"Padme said, giving him a kiss. "At least you could kiss me back. No, not today. Guess I'll have to wait until you wake up. Obi-Wan found out from Agen, they are taking bets at the Temple on which day you are waking up. Obi-Wan says next Tuesday. I say Thursday, so will see who will win? Will you stop trying to get out that bed. Restless aren't we today." as she fixed his covers.

"Oh there is a betting pool for who's the father at the Senate. You won't believe who's leading, Sko'tsam from Odiar III. What in the name of whatever, gave them that idea? Granted he spent the week at the apartment. But I was with you at Naboo during that week. And finally! In second place, Senator Organa! Never why he didn't want to admit to knowing about the pool. Poor Bail, guess his reputation is shot. I think us working together all the time, kinda led some speculation. He did say your name was mention a few times. However I'm not naming the father of the twins until they are born. Then me and you are going sit back and watch the fireworks." Padme cracking up.

"Oh Ani, that's going to be one major scandal. Well we knew it and we knew in a matter of time, we'll be discovered. At least you won't be thrown out the Order. Obi-Wan thinks you'll have to appear before the Council." Padme, picking up his hand and placing on her stomach.

Again
the hand is touched
as white swirls
around you.

Then-
You feel it, not sure
what it is? Yet,
it's drawing you in.

Two small things
You reach out
to touch it.


And something is felt.
What?

Again,
another round of steps
needs to be taken.

As a memory
is reform of them
Drawing you in.

"Padme Padme?. There you are." Obi-Wan, poking his head in the doorway. "Ok. It's all set. You can have for the morning. Then me and Trameri get deal with him for the afternoon. With him calling your name all the time."

"Thank You. I can't really change the Queen schedule"

"Well you earn the right for pleasant afternoon. Hopefully the twins don't decide to make appearance. I have seen that happen." he said, then headed for the park.

"Good Evening Karis"

Karis pulled Obi-Wan closer to her and gave him a kiss.

"Hello Obi"