Yes, yes, I know. Very very short. I'm sorry, but duty calls! I've been more busy than I've ever been before! But I've finally had a moment to rest and catch up on my writing! Hope you enjoy! Love reviews!
"But I'm not tired!"
"Please, Princess! You've been running around all day! You must be a least a little tired!"
"But sleeping is boring!"
Leia struggled against her tightly tucked in covers looking for a spot to wiggle out. Her handmaiden sighed, and once again held the 4 year olds shoulders down.
"Leia! Just hold still! You need your rest. You've got things to do tomorrow. Remember, the ceremony? Your father will be so displeased if you fall asleep while he is being presented his award!"
At the mention of her father, Leia immediately stiffened. She nodded her head and let herself sink a bit into her pillow. Just the mere thought of her father being disappointed with her made the girl feel sick.
"Alright." She mumbled as she closed her eyes and awaited sleep to engulf her.
Ahsoka watched from the balcony, amused. The girl was sure argumentative.
She had politician blood in her.
It had been years since Ahsoka first stood outside at night to watch over Leia. Each and every night around sunset, she'd retrieve her lightsaber from the wooden cabinet she kept in and travel down the stone path to the castle. She would then sit and wait until the girl awoke, when she would abandon the peaceful sounds of her breathing for the uncertainty of the universe.
Ahsoka sat down, reading herself for another night of guard duty. Her eyelashes felt heavy… and slowly began to fall over her turquoise eyes. Her exhales were keeping time with the rustling of the trees. Her chest moved in and out like the waves of the ocean. She felt complete with the Force.
"Sleeping on the job, eh?" a voice chuckled out of nowhere. "Not very commander-like"
Her heart pounded hard as she sat up immediately to face the shadow in front of her.