Hello everyone, another chapter here for you. Hope some people are enjoying this story. I'm hoping that each chapter is written better as I shake off the cobwebs and get back into writing. Please Read and Review. I enjoy reading them.

HaywireEagle- I know where you're coming from and I agree that he did/does have lots of plans for plans. And there's nothing to say he's not going to have anything that shows up later. But for his main plan and whatnot, you have to think that within 48 hours the entire Jedi Order and Anakin have a complete spin on their thoughts and views. As well as they know exactly who he is and what when he has no idea. I don't think he'd have a plan really for what occurred. And even during the movies, Mace Windu had the upper hand for a moment (Which I get that there was much he could have/might have been hiding to turn Anakin, but Anakin wasn't helping out and the other master's had died quickly. But yes, this is a bit rushed. I'm shaking off the webs of writing fanfic, as well as my first attempt at a Star Wars Story, especially one where I'll be juggling many different characters and pairings etc. There are so many characters I want to bring in to this that I'm working to ensure are brought in correctly and in a way that makes sense with how I'm changing the galaxy. That's why I warned this would be way AU.

Stars90- It just might indeed. Thank you. Hope you continue to enjoy.

Fleet Corner Trimmer 2415 L.S- No worries. I appreciate any and all feedback as long as it's critics that makes sense and has a meaning to it, not flames etc. where someone is just being rude and tearing down someone's writing for no reason other than they didn't like it or whatnot. To address some of your concerns and notes is that I'll probably not separate any of my paragraphs etc or their length, I think you're the first person to mention is bothering them, so I am sorry that it is annoying a bit for you. I am rushing, there's two reasons for this. One is that my first two chapters especially as I reread them feel rough and rushed to me. Especially compared to my other writing for Fanfics let along my book. So, I'm working on brushing off the cobwebs and get back in to the Fanfic writing through process. As I mention above in my response to HaywaireEagle. This is also my first Star Wars story, and this will have the most 'main/important/recurring/ characters and pairings than anything else I've tackled. But yes, I'm moving at a quick pace, making these first encounters etc a little easy and rushed feeling as I'm trying to get back into the spirit of this and get to a specific end goal. I know where I'm wanting this story to end up, where and what the major conflict will be when it shows up. But that isn't for a while, these first several chapters will be world building, fluff, and moments of growing/love/learning/mini-adventures for our characters. My answer to the Mass militarization of the Republic is that yes, it's certainly not something that is Lore wise super accurate to the current star wars and Legends, I think it far more accurate for Old Republic times and before the movies. But I do want to ensure you aren't thinking too big for like, required militaries for the planets. They aren't meant to be like full armies etc. More like a minute militia style group that can hold ground and delay if they were attacked or invaded by someone out of nowhere to give the actual Republic Army time to get there and take over the fight and protect them. Which I don't think a Republic army is that farfetched either, especially with the disappearance of Separatist's forces and Count Dooku. As well as this is also the Jedi and others maneuvering the Republic to deal with the Yuuzhang Vong when they appear. I'm doing this for a purpose and not 'just cause'. As mentioned earlier I have an end goal that I'm reaching for. But I agree with the first two chapters especially being a little sloppy and rushed. I will more than likely at some point go back and rewrite a little of them to help that out a bit. But no worries, not upset or anything of that nature. I appreciate the review. Thanks for reading!

Chapter 4

He landed on the platform, Satine waiting for him below. Almost looking like she and the clones hadn't moved since he left and had just stood there waiting. A novel thought. He carefully exited the ship with Mara clutched carefully to his chest.

She strode forward to meet him, a smile on her face as she greeted him with a chaste kiss before stepping beside him to gaze at the bundle in his arms. Bright green eyes and red gold hair peeking out from the blanket she was wrapped up in. Her curious face lit up in a smile up catching site of a pretty face peaking in on her.

"She's adorable." Satine commented, her and reaching out to caress her little curls as Mara made a grab for her hand to bring it to her mouth to chew upon. "Oh, are we hungry little one? Let's get you taken care of. Did the mean ol' Jedi not feed you properly."

"I'll have you know I tried to feed her, but she didn't want any of it!"

"What did you feed her?"

"Well uh… milk of course. She's a baby isn't she?"

Satine rolled her eyes at her clueless Jedi. "And this I why I have no idea how you Jedi could take young children and still raise them up properly like you did. Now follow me and I'll show you how it's done."

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"There we go. Big girls get soft foods and mush don't we. Not milk." Satine spoke to Mara who was strapped into a hover chair as Satine spoon fed her some green colored mush she'd already stocked up on before Obi-Wan had arrived. "She's such a good eater. Much better than my Nephew was. Good girl." She continued talking to the hungry yet happy girl as she ate. Obi-Wan just affectionately watching her go at it. She'd be a wonderful mother someday.

This caused him to pause. She would be a great mother. The question was, would he be a good father? Did he want to be a father?

He watched her as she picked Mara out of the chair and twirled her around before taking her towards the sink to wash her up. Yes, he thought. If Satine was the mother than he wanted to be the father. And with her there to help him, he would at least be a decent father. All that hinging on whether she wanted children. But a nudge in the Force told him she certainly did.

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He'd been told the planet was dying. And it had certainly looked sickly from space. But arriving there, on the planet. He could feel the Force calling out. The planet Honoghr was dying.

He could feel several of them watching him. He'd kept his ship in orbit, so they'd have plenty of time to notice him and prepare. According to Luke, he certainly didn't want to appear as if he were attacking.

He stepped off the ship, hands up as he did so. "Hello there. I understand your planet is in a bit of a problem, and I was hoping to help with that? If you'd like I have some food, medical supplies, and other necessities for you as a show of good faith?"

He stopped moving forward after just a little way away from his ship. The first one to approach must have been the leader.

"Who are you star rider?"

"Actually. I prefer Skywalker." He chuckled at his lame joke. Time to negotiate.

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Korkie had taken the sleeping Mara, saying he'd watch her for the night while he was working on some notes and speeches. He wasn't planning to sleep that night anyways and had taken a nap earlier that day.

So, Obi-Wan's fears assuaged he gratefully accepted and made his way towards the refresher in Satine's home she'd nudged him towards, telling him he stank.

He'd been under the water for a few minutes when his mind finally wandered. He was disappointed he'd been unable to save Mara's parents. He wasn't sure what he could have done differently. He woke as soon as the Force warned him, and he made his way there as quickly as he could. But still… Just barely in time to save Mara and learn more of Sidious' plans. Plans that were apparently still in motion, even after his death.

He was startled from his thoughts by the sound of the door opening. He turned to find Satine entering the refresher with him, her eyes just focused on his own.

"Sa—"

Silenced by her finger upon his lips he followed her hands as she turned him around back under the hot spray of the water.

She took her time, washing his hair, then his beard. Then continuing to wash his body, just letting him soak in the comfort and affection. "You did all you could. You saved a little girl from a terrible life. A life of darkness and killing, and mindless manipulations. Think of the good you've done." They'd discussed what Luke had informed him Mara had gone through. Who she'd been before Darth Sidious was destroyed.

"This is hardly the worst of things I've gone through my dear." Obi-Wan muttered, and indeed. There were many terrible things he'd lived through and tried to stop but failed. But…

"You certainly have. But I think this was a little closer to home. Especially since you had all the facts here. All the edge to make this a happy ending, and just as you were about to see it. It was almost snatched from your grip, leaving you holding just a portion of that happiness."

He hoped she couldn't see the tears that had begun mixing with the scalding water. He couldn't believe this was causing such stress in him. They were such a bright couple, so happy. He could tell they loved their child and loved each other. And now they were gone, and their child had ended up with him.

"We can make sure she gets all the love she lost. I'd already planned to consider adopting her as my own after you told me her story, what she'd gone through in that past life. I Seem to enjoy collecting red haired Jedi." He felt her smile on his back where she was holding on to him tightly. "Now let's just rest for tonight. We'll talk more in the morning."

He was glad she wasn't making him think of adoption, or anything right now other than rest and the feel of her skin on his. But just like earlire, he felt the Force nudging him that maybe that wouldn't be a bad idea.

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Things had gone well. He was glad Padme had joined him for his trip to Honoghr. She was much better at talking with them and setting up a plan that was beneficial to both.

The Noghri would be moved to the next planet the Jedi would be creating a temple at. Another outer rim planet like Yavin IV called Ashas Ree. Where it was rumored a Jedi Temple was located that sealed an old Sith Temple.

While that was occurring, the Republic would work to reverse the damage to Honoghr and return it to a livable planet. Mon Mothma had already been contacted and held a Senate meeting where they'd agreed to help the Planet and its inhabitants. Especially since it was partially their fault the planet was dying.

In return for all this the Noghri agreed to help start making the temple area and around a safe place for the Jedi to build another temple at. Culling any dangerous species and keeping an eye out for an unsavory type who might be around. There would be a group of Jedi Knights and two masters who would go with them in case the Sith Temple proved to be a problem.

"You're much better at this whole diplomacy thing than I am. Thanks for coming with. It's nice to run a mission together and not have to worry about hiding anything." Anakin leaned over, kissing her lightly on the lips. "Oh, have you decided on letting Ahsoka be the children's godmother?"

"Well of course I'm better at it. I've spent my life doing it. You are good for swinging a saber and bringing me something to the bed after we've climbed in and forgot it across the room." She laughed at his glare at her words. "Ok I'm sorry. You're such a dangerous and wonderful husband. I couldn't be luckier."

"Now you're just sassing me!" He attacked her sides, pinning and tickling her to the bed they were sharing in the Noghri village.

"Stop! Ah! Stop! Stop! You win! You wiiiiin!" Padme cried as his hands mercilessly tickled her sides.

"And don't you forget it." He finished, rolling over on to his back with a content sigh as she rested her head upon his chest and relaxed against him in bed.

"To answer your question. I have thought about it. Here's what I'm thinking. We make Ahsoka Luke's Godmother, and Satine will be Leia's Godmother. Then Obi-Wan can be both of their Godfather. That way there's at least a Jedi both. Then a Jedi for one and a Senator for the other. I think that's pretty fair."

"Sounds good to me. Obi-Wan's going to be interesting. I'm not sure how he'll do handling children?" Chuckling at the thought he pulled Padme close.

"Are you kidding me? He's dealt with a child for the past… how long have you been a Jedi again?"

"You know, you don't have to be that mean to me. You're supposed to be on my side in these things."

"And had anyone else said it I'd have probably defended you. But when it's just us it's up to me to put you in your place. That's also how this works. Now it's time for a rest. I've got to spend tomorrow convincing them they don't need to dedicate a guard to us and our bloodline for saving them still."

"I don't know. These guys are supposed to be pretty great guards. It would be nice to have someone keeping an eye out for you when I'm not around…"

"I can agree with that. And it would be nice to have someone watching you when Obi-Wan, Ahsoka, or myself aren't there to keep an eye on you as well."

Her look told him not to argue that point. One he had to admit was probably well earned. "So try, but maybe don't try too hard?"

"I don't mind guards, I'd just rather they do it because they want to or we're paying them. Not because they feel indebted to us for fixing a problem we caused."

"I'm sure it's like the Wookie's code of honor. And if that's the case we shouldn't try and stop them. Or they'll just do it and not tell us. Then we'll be scared to death one night when we notice the scaly friend hiding in the room with us." His shiver was contagious as Padme imagined that as well.

"You may have a point there. Let's get some rest. We'll handle that tomorrow."

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"I don't think there was any way you were going to win that. Especially when they found out you were pregnant."

"Anakin. That's enough input from you today." Padme responded with an annoyed sigh. She'd figured she could at least talk them down to one or two guards maximum for both her and Anakin combined. Instead one had suddenly sniffed deeply near her, asked if she were pregnant and when she said that her and Anakin were having twins. Suddenly the retinue of guards that would be dedicated to Lord Skywalker and Lady Skywalker had almost doubled.

Now they were in their ship on a return journey towards Yavin, with a total of eight more members on the ship. But for the life of her she could only ever see three of them. Khabarakh and Meewalh, her two main guards. With Kabarakh the head of security for 'Lady Skywalker.' And Cakhmaim, Anakin's main guard. The two of whom had gotten along fairly well. Especially when they'd started trading fighting styles.

"Well, at least we can worry less about each other when separated. Plus, once those two kiddos come, we'll both be short two guards who will rotate to protect and guard them."

"That is a silver lining to all this. I'm sure it will be a load off our backs to have someone watching the kids at all times to ensure they are safe."

She had to agree, overall there were more plusses to having these new guards surrounding them. But still… eight was just so many.

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He stepped off the ship in the dingy, and rather shady space station. Luke had asked him to come here looking for someone in particular. He said he'd know him as soon as he met him.

"Hey sir! You look new here. Need someone to show you the around!?"

He turned to face the young child who'd called out to him. The boy must be no older than 9 or 10 years old. But Mace could feel that the boy had a decent connection from the Force. Not enough to be a Jedi. But enough that he would be the boy was or would be an excellent pilot. Though he, and everyone else would just consider it his instincts and natural abilities. Which would be accurate enough Windu supposed.

"No. I think I'll be fine."

"Come on sir! I can show you the whole place and introduce you to anyone you need. For a small fee of course…" He mentioned the last part as if it were a little detail, not at all important.

Mace felt the attack at his back long before it arrived. Twisting about, his saber slicing the man's arm off at the elbow. The arm still clutching the blaster that had been aimed at Windu's back.

"Ah! You damn kid! This is a Jedi!" The man cursed at the young boy, his glare causing the boy to stiffen up. Fear emanating off him in the Force.

"I didn't know sir! Honest!"

"Blasted idiot boy! You' better not come back to base or I'll kill you myself!" The man muttered, running away after noticing that Mace wasn't pursuing any further attack against him.

The boy's fear spiked before starting to settle somewhat with a surge of relief. Till he turned and to see the stony-faced Jedi, purple saber still drawn watching him.

"Looked like an easy mark did I?"

"Uuhh, no sir! The opposite actually! You looked like you could handle yourself. Shriker is dangerous. Someone needed to get him. You looked like you might be able to do it."

"And if I hadn't?"

"Then I'd just delivered a good mark with a nice ship and would be able to eat tonight." The boy responded with vigor, not backing down from Windu's stony gaze.

"Indeed. And what is your name young man?"

"Han. Han Solo."

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The boy was certainly street smart, even at so young. Mace ended up buying the boy a meal with himself.

Even after the boy's rather… intriguing tour of the space station and anyone of note or interest. Including Jerry the one handed insane yuzzum, Gib'bilim the Yarkora magician, and Windu's favorite Amaran the fruit selling amanin. The only one here who would have peaked a Jedi's interest was Han. This must be who Luke wanted him to find. Now to learn why. As although his sense of humor and street smarts was impressive. And his slight inclination to the Force Windu wasn't positive what it might be yet. But he could feel the force letting him know this boy was something special.

"Well young Solo. I think I've spent a rather good time here. I should –"

His words were interrupted at a scream of pain and terror that ripped through the small diner they were in. Windu turned to see a large Besalisk surrounded by what looked like his thugs. A young mother and her child, impoverished travelers from the look of them, at his feet. One of his large meaty hands on the boy's arm who was glaring defiantly at him. The woman seemed to have thrown herself at the large alien's feet begging for her son's forgiveness when the alien struck her across the cheek.

Before Windu could intervene, the Solo boy had disappeared from their table to appear between the mother and the large Alien. "Morning to ya Mr. Gurock sir! You seem to be doing well. I hope this kid didn't bother you. Tell you what, I'll walk them right out and off the station for you, so they don't bother you! I'll get right on it!" He tried to quickly pull the boy from the large man's hand and drag him and his mother away. But it was no use as another large hand wrapped around his throat.

"I heard ya betrayed Shrike Solo. The only one keeping you fed and alive on this station. Hard to fly away without a ship ain't it solo. No matter how good you be." The Besalisk's grin was feral as he lifted the little boy up to look him in the eye, his other hands getting a better grip on the little boy and grabbing hold of the mother. His guards tightening up on him. "This boy was trying to steal my food. See they paid me to get them away from her abusive husband. I obliged of course. Sadly, they only had enough money on them to pay me to get them here. Now the boy tried to steal food to feed his good-for-nothing mother! I think I'll take one of his hands for that. What say you Solo? Want to watch."

Han could barely respond, being held up by his neck and starting to choke doing nothing to dim the fire and hate in his eyes as he glared at the Besalisk.

"I think that's enough."

The purple saber that was suddenly pointing at the Besalisk caused everyone in the diner to stiffen. The Besalisk turned interestedly towards Windu. "I'd also heard it was a Jedi who took Shrike's arm. Seems plenty of rumors are true this week. What a surprise." He laughed, setting Solo down heavily on the ground. Still keeping a hand on each of his prisoners. "It would probably be best if you put that saber down Jedi. We wouldn't want anyone to… accidently get hurt you know."

The young boy whimpered in pain as the Besalisk's hand tightened around his arm.

"I don't think so." Mace moved as he spoke, leaping up and right next to the Besalisk. His saber flashing out and striking the Besalisk and his three closes guards. Their heads toppling to the floor as their bodies relaxed then tumbled sideways. The three freeing themselves from the hands of the Besalisk. "That enough for you boys?" Mace questioned the last two guards who were watching amazing, guns half pointed towards Mace and the others.

A timid shake of their heads as they turned and ran from the Diner their answer. Mace took a moment to let the anger he felt flow off him and disappear. He'd never been one to deal with threats well. Especially to a young mother, a brief image of his own flashing through his mind before he brushed it away.

"You shouldn't have done that. He's the second in command under the owner of this Station. They'll run you off now." Han muttered, hands massaging his throat.

"Well then, it's good I found what I was looking for."

"A good fight?"

"No young Solo. I think I was here looking for you. I heard him mention you fly. You any good?"

"I'm certainly better than anyone here. Even Shrike had me fly his ship every once in awhile."

"Well good then. I think I could use a good helper on my ship. Our first stop will be taking this lovely family wherever they need to get to be safe how's that sound?" Mace finished looking down at the woman who was cowering on the floor holding her boy to her chest.

"You got food?" Solo questioned.

"As much as you can eat."

"You won't… hit anything right? Or anyone?"

"Only when fighting for peace, and occasionally my sparring partners and training droids when practicing. But never in anger, and never to cause fear."

"I think I can be your man then Mr. Jedi."

"You may call me Windu. Master Mace Windu."

"Mr. Windu it is. Let's go!"

"Nothing to pack up?"

"Nothing worth keeping. And most of it's at Shrike's place. As fun as it would be to see you slice him up like fombaa delight there's nothing there I need. Let's go. I know this lady's been trying to get off this rust bucket for days."

He helped the mother up and then started making his way towards the hanger he first met Mace in. Leaving a thoughtful Jedi behind him.

"Certainly, an interesting find young Luke. Well, we'll have to see just how interesting he can get." He'd once told a young boy he wouldn't be a good Jedi, that young boy had grown into a Jedi who did amazing things and almost fell to the Dark Side due to his and other inability to change. Another young boy he'd beheaded his father in front of him. He'd like to think this may be his chance to help a young boy out rather than hurt him.

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"Good it is that the Noghri agree to help start preparing Ashas Ree for our arrival. Good also, that you have earned their honor. Never infringe upon this young Skywalker. Like the Wookie's, treat this honor well and it will serve you better even." Yoda commented, thinking of the Wookie he'd befriended himself.

"Of course, Master Yoda. Might I ask why we will be starting a temple on Ashas Ree? And why we're trying to keep it quiet about starting a temple there?" Anakin and Padme had just finished reporting to the council.

The Master's of the council exchanged glances before Plo Koon spoke up.

"Due to your own children soon joining this world we agree your opinion would be good here. Especially with your wise wife here as well. We plan on making this the location we train younglings. As well as those who wish to further study the Force and its gifts more than he Saber or running missions. There was a similar group during the Old Republic of the Jedi. We wish to step back into that. This will make our younglings much safer during their earlier training. We still believe that separation for their training is best while young before they are chosen as Padawans. Therefore, the families that join us will still be on Yavin and that's where the early schooling of the children shall occur, and the early teachings of the Force and how to use and be guided. This of course is the base amount we request parents to keep their children with us for. Until they are eleven years of age. Then we will ask the children and parent's if they wish to continue training as a Jedi or wish to depart Yavin."

Kit fisto continued explaining. "This is their first chance to depart the Jedi order if need be. The child by now should know enough to be able to control themselves and have a good basic understanding of the Force. If they choose to continue, then they will be sent to Ashas Ree for the beginning training of a Jedi. They will be able to comm home as much as they please in their free time. But will only be able to visit their family in person four times a standard year. Once they reach the age of 16 they can be selected as a Padawan. How long they are a Padawan will depend on the words of their master, missions they complete and how they approach all of them. Before they start as a Padawan they will have a quarter of a standard year to stay with their parents."

He paused for a moment, watching the two young couple's reactions to this news. "If their family is involved with the Order they will be given the time off as well. If they want to have a trip or do anything of the sort the will be able to then. Once they are a Padawan, as before they can contact by comm their family whenever as long as the mission allows it. And after each mission they will have time to visit. But they will live under the roof with their master. Each of these breaks in their training are when children found outside who are perhaps older than usual. Anytime they can start the early schooling here on Yavin. They can join a class on Ashas Ree when the start of new classes begins. But no matter how old they are, they cannot be chosen as a Padawan until they've spent at least 5 years in training there on Ashas Ree. How does this sound as future parents of a Jedi Grandmaster?"

They shared a look, Anakin allowing Padme to speak first. "This is certainly a big step. I suppose the purpose of no one knowing of the Temple on Ashas Ree is protection for the children? Will you be telling the parents where their children are going?"

"Only in families where both their parents are involved with the Jedi. Such as you two, the father a Jedi while the mother is one of our Senators. If they only have one parent and that parent is involved with the Jedi they can also be informed if they request of it. We will not offer the information voluntarily. Only those who ask will we tell. This will also help us prevent the spread of the information."

"Thank you for explaining Master Fisto. I think this is a great idea if it can be executed properly."

"What say you Skywalker?"

"I'm just thankful we are growing and changing our ways. To be honest I'm also a little regretful that this isn't the sort of Jedi Order I walked into when I was young."

"Regretful it is. Treated this way you were not. But. You this change was brought by. Something to be proud of no?"

Anakin's aura lightened up a bit at those words. "You're correct. Thanks to this, no one should experience what I went through. There are more opportunities now for older children to join the Jedi. It certainly feels right with the Force."

"Clearer the Force. Since this path of change, the Jedi now walk. Since the downfall of Sidious. Yet still clouded Dooku is. Worry we do."

"Don't worry master. Whenever Dooku does return he'll find a Strong Jedi order prepared to meet him. One far different than he's ever experienced."

"Encouraging, your faith is young Skywalker." Yoda finished with a smile. Dismissing Anakin and Padme from the council.

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