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~The long awaited continuation of SPT! Ok so Recap, Smoulder had a nightmare/night-terror about his dead lover Wildfire. How will this affect his relationship with Pulse? Read and find out! ENJOY!~

When Pulse didn't show up at noon, Smoulder left the mess hall to look for his medic. The commander was worried about him, what if Pulse hadn't passed the test? Was he already dead? Surely he would have some time to prepare for it right?

The commander broke into a run. He had to know what happened to his medic. Faster and faster he ran, dodging his fellow troopers as he made his way to the medical wing.

He turned the corner and ran right smack into another clone. He sat there dazed a moment before asking if the clone was alright.

The other just chuckled before looking up with soft grey eyes "Rattled up but I'm fine commander." the clone replied, whome Smoulder immediately embraced "Easy, easy. Sorry my appointment went over time."

"I was so worried Pulse. I thought-"

"Shhh. It's ok, it's ok, I'm not going anywhere." The medic said soothingly "It's alright."

Smoulder shook in Pulse's arms, he had been so worried about him. As he shook tears managed to flow from his eyes.

"Everything alright here?"

Pulse turned his head to find General Kenobi looking somewhat concerned.

"Just a night terror sir. The commander was resting and one got the jump on him. "he'll be alright."

"Hope so. Seems the memory loss has really affected him."

"Only temporarily Sir. He'll recover and return to the field."

Kenobi nodded "I can see that from your progress reports that his memories are coming back. But I wonder if he'll be the same commended as he was before?"

"He will Sir." the medic assured as the general left. "I know you will be." he whispered in Smoulder's ear.

"You lied to the General."

"Had too. Couldn't let on that we're together right? They'd seperate us for sure." he said helping Smoulder up "Come on let's head for the bunker. Some home cooked food will help."

Smoulder nodded "Too crowed in the mess hall now."

"It's a nice change anyway. I'd also like to give you a pop quiz." Pulse smiled.

Smoulder grinned "Like on what I remember that we both knew?"

Pulse nodded "Something like that. Well let's get going then."

"Sure thing Pulse." He said feeling alittle giddy. He liked walking with Pulse. When no one was looking he'd hold onto the medic's trim waist.

As the door slid closed behind them, Smoulder held Pulse close. Swaying gently the commander kissed Pulse's cheek. "I love you much."

Pulse smiled "i love you too Smoulder and I always will love you." he said softly "With all my heart."

The commander kissed his medic sweetly. No one could ever separate them. "So, pop quiz?"

"Yes, who leads the 501st?"

"Captain Rex."

Pulse smiled "Correct. Who is my assistant?"

Smoulder rolled his eyes. "That would be Lee, the frady Nexu cub."

"Yeah tha's him." the medic agreed "Who moniters our team?"

"General Skywalker."

Pulse nodded "Who leads the newly formed Phantom squad?"

Smoulder thought a moment "Commander Tayu?"

Pulse smiled "Yup she's alitle young though."

"So are we." smoulder pointed out.

Pulse nodded "True. How old are we?"

"Uh eleven and twelve."

"That's right, well in standard years we are."

"Did I pass?"

"Yes you did." the medic grinned kissing Smoulder "Lunch?"

"You read my mind." the commander joked going to there small fridge and taking out some egges "These ok?"

"Eggs are fine love." he said spying an empty flask "I told you not to drink this crap. It's killing you."

"Can't help it Pulse. Really I can't." Smoulder protested.

"Can't help it or won't?" Pulse frowned.

"It's like your meds. You need them and I need it." he countered.

"Need it for what?"

"The pain..." the commander admitted quietly.

Pulse raised an eyebrow "You've never complained about any pain to me.

Smoulder sighed "His death, it just- it hurts so much Pulse."

Pulse move closer and hugged Smoulder "I know love, but resorting to alcohol is not the answer to it."

"Sure numbs the pain." Smoulder argued.

"So I'm not enough?" Pulse asked sadly.

Smoulder hugged Pulse tighter "You're more than enough for me."

"Doesn't feel like it when you resort to using alcohol."

The commander slid down on one knee "Look I know i'm not perfect, I have problems and... Guh how do I say this? I want you to complete me Pulse. That is to say... I'm such and idiot.. will you marry me?" he asked taking out a ring.

Pulse blushed a faint shade of pink "You really mean it?"

Smoulder nodded "It wouldn't have been so hard if I didn't mean it. Pulse I want you in my life forever."

The medic smiled and kissed his commander "of course I'll marry you." he said kissing him again.

The commander kissed Pulse back tenderly, slipping the ring onto his lover's finger. 'You don't have to wear it all the time since you line of work requires your hands to be free. But just for today could you wear it for me?"

"Of course I will. I don't have a shift today." Pulse replied smiling "Two of us together." he mused.

"Now and forever." Smoulder finished kissing his medic once more "Happy birthday Pulse."

~author's note~

Ok who disagrees that a marrage proposal would be a very sweet birthday gift for your lover? I mean come on it's really sweet and it comes from your heart, or should anyway. Working on the net bit so be ready for some drama! Love you all especially the lovely Sanyu Darkstar. Couldn't do this without you babe! ~Rogue