The Shortfics
The shortfics is a selection of short, one-shot fics that span the six films. They vary in content, style and timeframe.
Dread
Author: LVB
Disclaimer: LucasFilm Ltd owns it all.
Summary: She dreads the day she knows he will come- the day Luke will learn about his heritage.
I will never forget that day Master Kenobi came calling at our homestead. Tatooine was a desolate planet far in the outer rim. He'd have to come out here for a reason – people didn't just happen to find Tatooine.
I heard Owen's deep voice calling me from outside. I quickly raced outside to find the old Jedi Master hidden beneath his worn robes. The look in his eyes said it all. I saw the look in Owen's eyes; anger. But all I felt was a deep sadness. Something had to be wrong with Anakin.
What the Jedi master did next shocked me. From the folds of his robe, he revealed a small bundle. Puzzled, I remember leaning in for a closer look. The surprise that waited for me changed my life forever.
A little, innocent child stared back at me. Anakin's child. Anakin and Padme's child. He was a perfect blend of them all. I faintly remember Owen having a heated discussion with the Jedi Master but most of all I remembered how much I fell in love with this little boy.
Luke.
Now, I'm standing next to his room looking inside. He's grown into a handsome and strong boy. He has a beautiful soul, much like I remember his mother. Owen has forbidden me from ever mentioning either of Luke's parents in front of him.
But we can't shield our beautiful nephew forever. Old Ben Kenobi lives in the wastelands now. I know he's just waiting for the right moment. He'll come here and destroy our family with the truth. He'll want to train Luke- like he trained Anakin.
And although I know he won't come for a while, I still dread that day that I know will come.