A/n: Chapters 10, 11, and 12 will be a flashback! Thank you all for reading!
Anakin fumes and clenches his fists as he listens to Padmé turn on the noise canceling device in her room so that no one on the outside could hear, before turning around and absolutely screech her hurt and frustration at Anakin. You see, once again Anakin's jealousy and over possessiveness got out of control. This time, it end up with a guy who was looking a little too hard at Padmé, at an infirmary. Where it's reported that he is currently in critical condition.
Padmé stood in front of him, "DON'T YOU TRUST ME ANAKIN?! I ALWAYS TRUST YOU BUT YET YOU DON'T SEEM TO TRUST ME! I-I can't help but wonder what I did wrong? What did I do to make you be this way?"
"You did nothing," Anakin quickly interjects, "I-I know what love is but I just don't know how to properly exhibit this kind of love in a healthy way. I'm afraid of losing you, Padmé. You're so gorgeous that other guys notice. I know our marriage has to be a secret but it's hard. I want everyone to know your mine. Part of me doesn't care about being a Jedi anymore." Suddenly, a device in his pocket beeps, causing Anakin to curse unde his breath.
He grabs his wife's hand and softly kisses her knuckles. "I'm sorry my love, I have another mission to go to with Obi-Wan. This time to a remote planet to stop a smuggling ring and investigate more clues on potential sith activity." Padmé smiles and gently shoos him away, saying that it's alright and to go be the best Jedi she knows he is. Anakin is grateful for that and it makes him fall in love even more. But he still has doubts and fears lingering in his mind as he walks out of her chambers.
However, he pushes them down and keeps them at bay for now, it's time to focus on the mission. When Anakin reaches the ship, he sees Obi-Wan at the entrance of it, waiting for him. "Hello there, Anakin. Glad to see you finally on time for something. Here, the copy of the mission." Obi-Wan hands him a small packet, getting inside the ship and heading to the passengers seat. Anakin reads through it quickly, until he spots something that shook his very core.
"WE HAVE TO BE MARRIED?!"
Obi-Wan sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose before rolling down the window, "Anakin come inside and be quiet please. I don't need another headache before the mission."
Anakin does as he is told, but is still in disbelief. According to the report on the mission, Anakin and Obi-Wan have to play Talos and Demitri Calimari, a same sex married couple who are looking to be buying a new pet and a famous painting called The Storm of Lament. The same painting that was reported stolen from a museum months ago. Anakin is Talos and Obi-Wan is Demitri.
"We have to color your hair and eyebrows, Anakin. Don't worry, it's not permanent and it will come off with water and a dash of salt. Which we have plenty of in this ship. Before you ask why, I will give you the reason. Talos is a dark red haired male in his late twenties with no facial hair and blue eyes. Demitri is said to be a man in his early thirties with orange hair with no facial hair." Obi-Wan explains.
Anakin, who is curious, asks a very important question. "What happened to the real couple?" Obi-Wan answers his question in a casual manner.
"Oh, they're dead. But it hasn't been reported yet. So we have time to pose as them and infiltrate the smuggling ring. Now get a move on, we need to finish preparations."
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"Hellooooooo Talos and Demitri!" A dark-skinned man with silver hair greets excitedly. He gestures Anakin and Obi-Wan to a bench to sit on. "I hope your travels wasn't too difficult or long. Let me get you your refreshments." The man gets up and walks inside a building next to them. Before Obi-Wan or Anakin could say anything, another voice interrupts them.
This time, an old woman. "Why aren't you two being all cuddly and disgustingly sweet?"
"We got in a fight," Anakin says in his perfect imitation of the real Talos, "this old scoundrel here dared to say that he needed a break from me for a while." The old woman gasps and glares at 'Demitri.' "You two have been married for only a few months! How dare you deny your partner your love? Well...that can be fixed, kiss your husband right now!" She demands.
Obi-Wan covers his eyes with his hands in embarrassment, but he makes an opening to secretly glare at Anakin.
'Way to go, Anakin! Now look at this compromising position you put us in!'
'You said to study as much of Talos as possible so that I can act as him perfectly! The report said that he was a high drive sex maniac! I didn't anticipated this, master. Honest!'
'Ugh..l guess we will have to figure out something. It's going to be so weird...I don't like men this way...'
'Well, what about me?! This is going to be much weirder for me than you!'
"Ahem...aren't you going to kiss your husband, Demitri?" The old woman asks impatiently.
'Talos' looks at 'Demitiri' and waits, feeling impatient as well. But not for the same reason. 'Demitri' sighs and leans over to kiss his partner's cheek. He starts to pull away but was stopped by the old woman. "Now kiss him on the lips."
'What a creepy lady, does she get a thrill from people showing intimate acts in front of her?'
' Exactly...you can say that again, master.'
'Ugh, we can't use any tricks now. Get ready and just distract yourself in your mind. You can eat some candy that you got after this.'
'Oh no...well, okay master...'
'Demitri' turns his partner's face toward him by the chin and leans in close, closing his eyes. 'Talos' closes his eyes and gets ready, only for them to stop once the silver headed male came back with the refreshments.
'THANK THE...'
'...FORCE!'
"Here you go, enjoy yourselves for a while. When you're done, we can check out what you two are interested in getting."
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The shop looks enormous! It looks like it has almost everything one could ask for. The latest fashion, foreign snacks, most popular weapons and ships, and much more. They first went to an area with a bunch of children of various ages. Most just sat there, looking at whoever walks by them. Some were sleeping or playing with the few toys within their vicinity. 'Talos' notices a pile of bricks near a group of children sitting down and rolling a red ball to one another.
"Quick question, but what are those bricks doing there with the children?" He asks.
The silver haired man does a quick glance before shrugging, "They requested bricks and my supervisor got it for them."
The response sounds rushed...suspicious.
'Talos' tilts his head to the side in curiosity, "I'm a little surprised that there are actual bricks here for them, though. I think they probably meant those toy blocks in stores nowadays."
"Well mister, maybe you're right, but bricks was requested and here they are." The silver headed man responds sharply.
'Demitri' buts into the conversation, feeling embarrassed, "Please forgive him sir, you know he loves kids and is a child kind healer. He gets a bit passionate about them. Especially since we can't have a child ourselves naturally because...you know..."
The silver headed man's face and demeanor softens and he nods in understand, giving a small smile. "Oh, it's okay! I completely understand. Also, please, call me Yermiri. You don't need those honorifics here, I promise you." The older one of the 'couple' nods his head.
"If you say so, Yermiri.." 'Demitri' relents and says.
Yermiri leads them away from the kids and into the arts section. "Wait right here, I will get The Storm of Lamemt for you two." He says before running further in the arts section to who knows where. Once the coast seem to be clear, physical and force presence alike, 'Demitiri' turns to face 'Talos' and leans down to whisper harshly in his ear, "You're so lucky we didn't get kicked out or worse, found out. Watch yourself Anakin! How many times do I have tell and teach you not to let your emotions rule your whole being? We are here for a mission, don't mess up again. I don't need this mission to be compromised. Am I clear?" Anakin sighs and looks down at his feet, saying 'yes' to Obi-Wan.
He always hates those lectures. Yeah he deserves like, three-fourths of them, but still...they're mad annoying. Anakin grumbles under his breath and scowls, turning his head away from Obi-Wan. Yermiri comes back a short while later with the painting in hand. "Here you go!" He hands the painting to Obi-Wan and then guides them to the pet section.
"Feel free to explore and choose a pet that you like since you didn't specify what you two wanted." Yermiri says before heading off somewhere, leaving the 'couple' alone once more.
Obi-Wan asks Anakin once the coast was clear, "Were you taking notes and pictures at least?" Anakin opens up the top of his robe to reveal a device called a camera, which can see through most clothing material and it's 'thickness.' Obi-Wan breathes out a sigh of relief and says only one word curtly, "Good." Anakin sulks, and it causes Obi-Wan to roll his eyes and give his attention back to the animals on display. He briefly senses another presence from where Yermiri disappeared to, and it was enough for him to go back to his designated role. He quietly clears his throat and puts his 'Demitri' voice back on. "Come now, Talos. Stand next to me and choose an animal here." Anakin sighs and gets up, walking a bit until he is right next to Obi-Wan.
His eyes immediately caught onto a dog with sandy brown colored fur and floppy looking ears. It looks beautiful and strong, the force is strong with the animal. "I want that dog over there, the floppy ear one with the sandy brown fur." He looks back at the dog and waits until he could lock eye contact. Once it starts paying attention, 'Talos' whistles and gestures for it to come to him, which the dog does enthusiastically. Yermiri comes back with the painting and sees the scene, which brings a smile to his face. "I take it you two chose your pet? I got your painting. Both of them will cost you 3,500 credits." 'Demitri' takes the painting and pays Yermiri the right amount of credits. The other male opens the gate to let the chosen dog out and places a dark blue collar on them. Then he gives the same colored leash to 'Talos.' The 'couple' thanks Yermiri and starts to leave the shop.
But they were block by the old woman from before, who froze in fear once she spots the two adults. "Yer-Yer-Yermiri...I just got news that the actual Talos and Demitri were found dead on an abandoned alleyway. It looked like they were attacked and dumped somewhere. These people...though they did r-really good with their disguises and knowledge of who our customers were, are not them."
"Well?? STOP THEM!" Yermiri roars out furiously just as their fake customers use the force to make massive jumps and immediately leaving the area. Once they reach the ship, they breathe out a sigh of relief. Anakin is the first to start taking off his costume once the door and windows was securely shut. He changes into his regular garments and goes to the washroom with some salt, taking off the hair dye. Once he was done, he comes back out and sits in the pilot seat. Obi-Wan goes in with his stuff and does the same process, eventually coming back out again.
The older male sighs and sits in the passenger seat, "Let's just get a move on already Anakin. I feel a headache coming on."
"Get some relief medication and water, Master. They're next to you in that small black cabinet." Anakin immediately instructs, voice full of concern.
He turns on the ship and starts to fly it, however, they were only several feet off the ground until the duo starts to feel the ship taking bullet hits. Anakin growls and increases the speed of the ship, trying to escape. Obi-Wan goes to a window in the back of the ship, "I see one, two...four speeder bikes and around...two ships. Their security is quite good. You got a good challenge..or should I say, challengers, Anakin. Good luck, you need it." Anakin hisses out impatiently, "How about you help me then, master?" Obi-Wan tries to hold back a fit of snickers from coming out as he answers, "Wellllll...the last time I tried to help, you complained that I was still babying you. So go on, 'Hero With No Fear,' you figure this out." Obi-Wan sits on the ground and picks up a random book discarded on the floor somewhere, opening up to the very beginning to read it.
Anakin rolls his eyes, "I despise you now, master."
"I adore you as well, my dear." Obi-Wan responds casually, turning to another page in the book he's reading.
Anakin presses some buttons and pulls a lever upwards, "Brace yourself master."
Obi-Wan senses another disturbance in the force and sharply looks up and out the same window, just to see a clothed figure with a mask that covers most of their face appear all of a sudden, placing something on the ship before disappearing again. Obi-Wan recognizes the device and curses himself, dropping the book and grabbing a rather large box with one arm and hand 'duo.'
"Brace yourself indeed, Anakin! We have somehow been caught up again!"
Anakin looks back in horror and spots the device...a bomb, "What the-"
Everything goes black.