Coruscant – 1 Week Later

Commander Adama had contacted every person from the fleet to see if they would continue the voyage to Earth, but they wanted to stay and not be on a ship for who knew how long. He understood them, and kept his promise that he would abide by their decision. Both the Galactica and the Avenger made some last minute preparations before they were to launch for Earth.

Brian and Athena thought it best if they lived on the Avenger with the twins so not to take a space that could be used for something else. Brian and Athena had set up their cabin on the Avenger to their liking since it was big enough for them and the twins to live comfortably. Ahsoka was assigned a cabin just down the hall in case they needed her for any reason. They started to relax a bit once the twins went down for their naps. As they started to enjoy the quietness, the announcer buzzed and Brian went to see who it was. Brian opened the door to see Commander Adama standing there. Brian said to him to come in and to keep the noise down since the twins were napping.

"Glad to see things are shaping up here for you. Hopefully our journey won't be a long one once we get underway." Comm. Adama said with a smile on his face.

"I hope so to father. I hate the thought of having Amidala and Illya being raised on a ship before finding Earth." Athena said to her father with a concerned voice.

"I'm sure that we'll find Earth before that happens Athena. You just have to trust the Force on things like this." Brian said with a reassured voice.

"Brian is right on this Athena. Things will work out. I just wanted to see you both before we head out of Coruscant's orbit. We'll be underway in about two centars. I'll contact you later." Comm. Adama said before leaving Brian and Athena.

Brian went over to the comm. unit to see about contacting his family one last time. He managed to get ahold of Leia, and for some reason had some sticky stuff in her hair.

"What happened to you sis?" Brian asked while trying not to laugh at Leia.

"Your niece and nephew decided to put some of their hidden candy, which I have to kill Han for, into my hair being done with a bucket placed over the door and it fell on me when I opened it." Leia said in an aspirated voice.

Brian started to laugh a bit, and Athena smacked him on the arm! He rubbed it and turned his attention by to his sister.

"I wonder where they got that idea from sis?" Brian said in a mocked voice.

"I wonder as well dear brother. You're lucky you're on your ship now, otherwise I would strangle you." Leia said to Brian with a 'look' that would kill.

Just then, Brian and Athena heard two voices coming over the comm. unit.

"UNCLE BRIAN AND AUNT ATHENA!" Both Jaina and Jacen said in unison.

"Hey you two. Behaving yourselves now?" Brian asked even though he knew the answer to this one with the way his sister looked.

"Yes we are, aren't we mommy?" Jaina asked her mother.

"Yes you are sweetie. I just have to wait until your uncle returns to pay him back for teaching you two this little prank." Leia said with grim look on her face.

"Don't worry Leia, I'll think of something like changing diapers after feeding time without me to help him." Athena said while looking at her husband.

"Uncle Brian, when will we see you and aunt Athena again?" Jacen asked.

"I don't know Jacen, but you and your sister have to behave yourselves now. And promise not to do anymore pranks on your mother. Your grandfather yes, but not your mother." Brian said before winking at Jaina and Jacen.

"Listen, I have to get this mess out of my hair now. I hope everyone has a safe trip and hopefully return to us soon. Love you Brian and Athena. We will miss you." Leia said before the tears started to form up in her eyes.

"Will miss you to sis. Give my love to everyone. May the Force be with you, Always." Brian said before shutting off the comm. unit.

Brian then turned to Athena, and hugged her. He knew this would be the last time that he would see his family until they returned here to Coruscant. They heard the twins and went to check on them. They fed the twins and changed their diapers before heading up to the bridge of the Avenger as she prepared to leave orbit, and to escort the Galactica to Earth.

They did not know what would await them once they got there, but they were willing to face things head on and hope for the best. Captain Needa came over to them to the observation window just before he gave the order to launch. The ship slowly left orbit and set course for the planet Earth. The five of them watch the stars become blurred lines once the ship was cleared to travel to Lightspeed. The twins started to cry a bit, but then calmed down once they saw the lines go past them. Everyone on both ships said silent prayers that everything will be alright once they reached Earth.

Coruscant – Padme and Anakin's Apartment

Padme sat in her bedroom crying not only for Athena and the twins, but for Brian as well. He was the one that she raised and cared for very much. She loved Leia, and wished that Luke was still alive so that she could love him as well, but she loved Brian the most. Anakin came in and put a soft hand on her shoulder hoping to comfort her. She reached up and gave his hand a squeeze thanking him for being there for her.

Anakin was grieving in his own way since it was Brian who stood by him while as he was both Darth Vader and then Anakin Skywalker again. Brian was the one that believed in him and stood up to Leia while she was angry at what their father had done as Vader. Anakin then suggested that they get something to eat so Padme would keep her strength up since she had not been eating enough when Brian and Athena made their announcement about going to find Earth. She nodded and let Anakin lead her to the dining room table where everyone else had brought food for all to share.

She helped herself to some food and begins to eat it. She started to feel her old self again now, but inside she was still missing her son. She was going to keep her strength up because one day she knew that Brian and his family would return home, and it was going to be a very special occasion for all to enjoy!

Sorry for not having Ahsoka more involved with this chapter, but had to get this up and it was driving me crazy to write it the way I had intended. Keep an eye out for the next story now, and hopefully it will be good as well! LOL! Anyway, May the Force with you, Always!