A few hours later everyone including Obi-Wan gathered at a large table where the Organa's had prepared a dinner for their guests.

Bail had droids do all of the serving to insure the fact that no one untrustworthy would be serving and each droid would be mind wiped after the night was over.

Breha instantly liked Mara and Malen as well as Shmi.

Obi-Wan and Padme said little to one another and Anakin frowned knowing that he was going to have to break the news to Padme right at the dinner table. At the same time he noticed Padme who was glaring at Obi-Wan in anger speak, "If you ever try to take them from me again I will kill you."

Obi-Wan frowned as Padme continued, "And don't think that the fact that you are Force sensitive will stop me it wasn't a problem for Grevious or for Jango Fett."

Anakin couldn't help but smile at Padme's statement as he chose to make now the moment to break the news.

"Padme we need Obi-Wan to assist us in our fight against the Emperor as you may know."

Padme kept her glare on Obi-Wan as Anakin continued, "He will be leaving Alderaan tonight with us."

Padme frowned, "Will you have a room prepared for him in our suites?"

Anakin nodded, "I will shrink the playroom down and make a small bedroom for him."

Mara quickly spoke, "Thats not necessary I moved into Malen's room yesterday and he can have my room. Malen today asked me if I would marry him."

Mara then held up her wedding hand revealing a shiny wedding ring. Padme smiled, "I am so happy for you."

Anakin then got up and hugged the woman that would soon be his Aunt.

He then looked at Malen and smiled, "Uncle I am so happy for you."

Malen nodded as Serra spoke, "I am so happy for you both and I would much rather have you as a grandfather for my Mara."

Malen smiled in response.

Obi-Wan watched the scene realizing that in the long run he and Yoda had made Anakin's family expand. He certainly liked Malen and Mara and young Serra. He looked over at Luke, Leia and Little Mara who were eating alongside Han and Shmi. Mara had a strong presence in the Force like her Father and with her around the twins he feared what it would do should Palpatine detect them though he already had on Dantooine. He knew now that Palpatine would be searching the entire Galaxy for the Skywalker's now that he knew that they had survived.

Obi-Wan then spoke, "So how did Palpatine find you anyway Padme?"

"Someone tipped him off," Stated Padme angrily.

"Who?"

"His name is Palo Reliaz he was a childhood friend of mine that had a huge crush on me and he hoped to have me as his wife in exchange for giving Palpatine the twins."

Obi-Wan looked at Padme in shock, "So he is the reason that you were found? How did he find out?"

Padme smiled, "The man that kidnapped me and sold me originally was launching a raid on the town that we lived in and the Police were going to be no match for his men so we all fought and destroyed everyone aside from two men."

Obi-Wan nodded, "And you spared him?"

Padme shook her head, "I shot him twice he was just lucky."

Obi-Wan nodded, "I see."

Anakin then spoke, "You didn't miss did you?"

Padme shook her head, "I should have aimed for his head had I been thinking."

Anakin smiled in amusement.

After dinner Padme noticed Mara and Serra standing close together. She also noticed tears in the eyes of both women. "I am guessing that you both had your talk."

Both women nodded as Mara spoke, "I feel so horrible that she thought that I didn't love her and she feels the same way."

At that moment Anakin noticing them spoke, "I want you two to have as much time together as possible now that you realize that you two know what has been keeping you apart and now we are family by marriage because of my Uncle."

Serra smiled, "I already feel like Padme is an older sister to me at many points."

Anakin nodded as the group boarded their shuttle.

At the same time Padme noticed Obi-Wan with a simple travel bag after bidding farewell to Bail. Anakin smiled at Padme, "I am glad that Obi-Wan has agreed to help us."

Padme nodded, "I think he feels pretty horrible over everything."

Anakin nodded as he boarded the ship and looked at Obi-Wan, "We need to get you in touch with Satine I am sure that she would love to get back together with you Old Man."

Obi-Wan frowned, "I would endanger her."

"When the time is right we will see if we can make arrangements to hell with the code."

Obi-Wan smiled, "I still will never forget Cade's words to me in regards to restarting the order."

"Lets hear them," stated Anakin.

"He said it is one hell of a way for the order to restart with two of the most revered Masters trying to steal a woman's children and he was right it is part of why I left Dantooine so quickly."

Anakin nodded, "Padme's friend Myrana told us that she had some footage of his death and what I am hoping to kill The Emperor with his lightsaber."

Serra looked at Anakin at that very moment, "I will give it to you when the time is right."

Anakin nodded and looked at Mara who was holding Malen's hand, "With you marrying my uncle will that open up the possibility of Serra being freed?"

Mara shook her head, "She is still bound to Padme and the fact that by Marriage you will be cousins means nothing on my homeworld many people enslaved their own kin."

"Part of why you hate slavery so much," stated Anakin.

Mara nodded, "Growing up I saw a lot of young people like my Serra that were bound to someone and there were very few that I saw that didn't abuse the authority that they had over them."

Anakin cringed in disgust as he looked at Serra he realized something, being bonded to Padme didn't bother her. Her self esteem certainly had to do with the loss of Cade. How could she ever get over the loss? He frowned and Looked at Padme who he knew was thinking the same thing.

Star Destroyer Exactor:

Anakin looked at everyone who was gathered in the living room well after the children had gone to bed. "So our plans are simple, We will focus on training Ahsoka and Shmi and I will go about my business of following the Emperor's orders until the time to take care of him comes."

Obi-Wan was the first to speak, "Any idea on the severity of the wound that Cade inflicted on him?"

Anakin smiled, "It was bad he lost a lot of blood. He may have even fractured some bone or Force knows what. If all goes well when we face him he will still be weak."

Obi-Wan nodded, "And so I will remain here helping train Ahsoka and Shmi then correct?"

Anakin nodded, "I think that Ahsoka's training is almost complete and also I want to begin some basic Force training with the twins and Mara. Nothing large I don't want their lessons to be any longer than a half hour because I want them all to have a childhood."

Obi-Wan nodded in agreement much to Anakin's surprise, "I already think I know which one will be your Padawan Anakin."

Anakin smiled, "Name her."

"Mara."

Anakin nodded, "Correct and I already know which one will be Ahsoka's."

"Leia."

Anakin nodded, "And I suspect that you old man will be dealing with my copy which will be Luke."

Obi-Wan shook his head, "If I go through you again I might die or go mad."

Anakin smiled as Chewbacca roared out, "I will be honored to help you as a personal pilot alongside Han and bodyguard to Padme and the children."

Anakin smiled, "Very well Chewbacca thank you."

Anakin then looked through his Datapad, "Ok so the Emperor wants me to head to Kuat to do a check up on the progress on the Star Destroyers that are in line for production."

Obi-Wan nodded, "Very well then. I will continue to assist you and everyone in whatever ways necessary in the meantime."

Anakin nodded before looking at Padme, "We are going to retire for the night. I love you all."

Anakin then looked at Serra, "I want you to take tomorrow off with Mara and your mom. Spend some time with them or even help your mom plan for the wedding."

Serra smiled, "Will Padme be ok without me?"

Padme smiled, "I can manage Serra you need to have a life too."

"But I can't have a life anymore because it belongs to you."

Anakin merely pointed a finger at the young girl, "You may be bonded to my wife but if we have anything to say about it you will have a life of your own."

Serra nodded not daring to argue with Anakin.

Anakin smiled, "As for Mara we will have her in school alongside the twins and she will have everything that they have no buts again that is how it is going to be."

Serra nodded obediently.

Anakin then turned and led Padme towards their bedroom.

Serra then spoke, "He really does care just as much as Padme."

Obi-Wan nodded, "There is a part of Anakin that I think never got over being a slave."

Serra frowned, "Part of why he is so frustrated with me being bonded to Padme right?"

Obi-Wan nodded, "Do not argue with him about the fact that you consider yourself a mere possession because to Padme and to him you are a precious life."

Serra nodded as she got up, "I am gonna go to bed now."

Obi-Wan nodded and looked at Malen after Serra left, "So I never recall seeing you after any of us Jedi during the war. Kind of odd."

Malen smiled, "Never took part in anything anti Jed. I worked alongside Jango Fett on a few jobs but after I found out that he was dealing with Dooku I cut my ties to him and a great many others over the course of the War because of who they took jobs for."

Obi-Wan nodded as he looked at Shmi, "Are you a typical Skywalker?"

Malen grinned, "She certainly breaks the rules a lot."

Obi-Wan chuckled in amusement.

Two days later Malen and Mara stood in the center of the Living room with hands joined and Mara dressed in a beautiful wedding dress as they exchanged the vows of Marriage. The couple then kissed before leaving the room together. Anakin smiled as he watched his Aunt and Uncle leave. At that moment Padme came up to his side, "Now she is really our Aunt."

Anakin nodded as he kissed Padme.

"I really like her too so I am happy to have her as an Aunt."

Malen and Mara a few hours later left on a trip to Cloud City that Anakin had gifted the couple with as their honeymoon. Anakin was grateful that Palpatine was still indisposed because it had allowed him to get away with a lot in the time that Palpatine was spending trying to heal.

One month Later:

In the Month that Followed Anakin and Padme continued to enjoy raising Luke and Leia. While Anakin and Obi-Wan trained Ahsoka and Shmi, Malen taught Han how to use every weapon that he knew how to use and every combat move that he could. Chewbacca helped Han, Anakin and R2 with some modifications to the Millennium Falcon, Han's ship that he had won in a game of Sabacc not long ago.

Serra however hadn't changed much and it was obvious to both Anakin and Padme that she was still heartbroken. Little Mara had finally managed to stop crying at night for her father but Serra was still heartbroken. She still continued to cry for Cade and there were several nights that Padme or Mara would just spend with her. She had no self esteem left and when it seemed to be getting better it only got worse.

Padme meanwhile did her best to encourage Serra and even spend time with her when she wasn't tired from the pregnancy.

At the same time she noticed that Serra enjoyed being with her and she also tried to have Serra tend to the twins and little Mara as much as possible it was as though being with the twins and her daughter helped her to be brighter inside. She made sure that Serra spent at least two hours a day with just Mara and also tried to make arrangements for Serra to be with just her mom on some days.

She smiled, how she loved Serra and cared for the girl. At that moment Padme's thoughts were interrupted as Serra entered the room, "I finished the lunch dishes."

Padme smiled, "Ok want to go swimming with me in the pool that Anakin put in?"

"The kids?"

"Are all asleep so it can just be me and you."

Serra smiled, "I like that Idea."

Padme nodded as she headed for the closet to get a swimsuit. She dressed in a swimsuit and picked out a towel and at the same time noticed Serra come out of her bedroom in a bikini and a bright smile. Padme and Serra then headed into the pool room together and began to swim. The two women soon were giggling and splashing each other and it was soon obvious that moments like this were what Padme needed to focus on. Serra needed to know that she was loved. It was easy to say but it had to be shown as well and the more that she took time to do things like this for Serra the better for Serra and hopefully in time her esteem would rise.

The two girls swam for an hour before returning to their rooms to shower.

Padme looked at Serra with a smile, "After you shower come to my room so I can fix you up don't put anything on I have some ideas."

"For Me?" asked Serra.

Padme nodded with a smile before running into the refresher.

After showering Padme quickly dried her hair before slipping on a simple dress and gathering some things. She looked and saw Serra enter the room in just her underwear and dried hair.

Padme smiled, "Ok now here is what I want you to do. Close your eyes and don't open them until I tell you to."

Serra nodded obediently.

Padme then slipped into the closet and picked out a beautiful gown that she had bought For Serra just a few days ago as a surprise. She had ordered the beautiful red Dress noticing the flaming sparkles and deciding that it belonged on Serra.

She effortlessly slipped it over Serra and then led Serra to a seat at her vanity table as she began to put the matching necklace on her as well as the earrings she then next moved onto Serra's hair while noticing that the girl still hadn't opened her eyes.

She smiled as she did her hair in a beautiful style before slipping in the hair pens. She then slipped a pair of matching shoes onto Serra's feet before applying a bit of make up and lip stick to the girl. The then took her by the hand and leading her to a large mirror that would show her entire form to her.

"Ok Serra open your eyes."

Serra at that moment opened her eyes in shock at her appearance.

Padme smiled, "Look at how beautiful and special you look."

Serra was in shock, "What did you do?"

Padme smiled, "I just wanted to show you how loved you are. Look at yourself in the mirror and remember that your not just a beautiful girl you are loved by me and I did this because I love you."

Serra looked at Padme as tears came down her face. Padme moved forward and kissed her cheek. "I love you and your little girl and I want you to always remember that."

Serra nodded as Padme led her out of the room. Padme then looked at C-3PO, "Remember the special Package I had you prepare 3PO?"

"Yes Mistress Padme."

"Go and get it I need it right now."

3PO then left as Serra spoke, "Package?"

Padme nodded as 3PO returned with a wrapped box.

Padme smiled, "Go ahead and open it Serra."

Serra nodded and opened the box that contained a small Holo chip

At the same time she noticed a Holo projector and she inserted the chip into the projector and within moments she saw various images of her with Cade and Mara come to life.

Padme smiled, "I found some of them in the stuff that Anakin recovered from Dantooine and also some of R2's footage. It is part of my gift to you Serra."

Serra looked at Padme in tears, "Thank you Padme."

Padme smiled and hugged Serra lovingly.

Padme looked at Serra noticing the amount of light that had returned to her just from all that she had done to her in the last few minutes.

Padme smiled, she would make a point of doing things like this for Serra at random times. In the long run everything that she did would work as esteem boosters for Serra and hopefully bring her esteem up tow what it used to be.

At the same time she noticed the door open to reveal Anakin in his suit minus his helmet with R2 at his side, "I know that it is a lot of armament for fifteen year old boy to have on that ship but in the event of a need to escape that will be the ship that my wife is onboard so make sure that you finish the adjustments."

"VeeepBEEEEP?"

"Yes R2 he will have Proton Torpedos and Concussion Missiles just get it done."

"VeeepBeeEEEB."

"Thank you R2."

Anakin then entered the room with a smile at his wife and at Serra, "The children still asleep?"

Padme nodded with a smile at Anakin.

Anakin at the same time noticed Serra in her new dress. "So you gave it to her?"

Padme nodded with a smile, "Yep."

Serra smiled, "Thank you Anakin."

Anakin shook his head, "It was all Padme's idea. I've been so busy training Ahsoka and Shmi and preparing this ship for battle that I haven't had time for things like this."

Serra nodded in silence.

Coruscant: Emperor's Personal Medical Center:

Emperor Palpatine looked at his Med droid as he stood up and took his cane. "How long will this side feel so weak?"

"You lost a portion of your bone your Majesty and a good amount of blood from your lightsaber wound. I replaced the rib and gave you some transfused blood but it will be at least three months before you feel the same again. You cannot be in another fight for at least six months," stated the Droid.

Palpatine nodded in anger, "What are the consequences if I do?"

"If that wound is penetrated again and you aren't given treatment soon enough you will die."

Palpatine nodded as Sate Pestage entered the room, "What did you find on Dantooine?"

"Nothing Your Majesty someone cleaned everything up aside from the bodies."

Palpatine nodded in anger, "Someone must have told them that we were coming."

Sate nodded as Palpatine spoke, "I want word in regards to the ship she is flying to be sent out to everyone that we can trust."

"Of course sir."

Palpatine then spoke, "And I want that Jedi's lightsaber in my collection."

Sate frowned, "When I arrived there was no body or lightsaber."

"What?"

Sate nodded, "I recovered yours and the lightsabers that the inquisitors wielded but his was gone along with his body."

Palpatine nodded in anger, "Indeed they must have allies among the people of that town or in the surrounding areas."

"The people I talked to knew nothing of them. They kept to themselves."

Palpatine nodded, "I don't care who you hire but I want her ship to be searched for. Any amount of detail pertaining to that ship and I will pay money for it."

"Very good sir and by the way that scum bag Reliaz is on planet hoping to see you."

Palpatine cackled, "Good I can use some entertainment because that is all he is. He thinks he is so great and mighty because he has so much wealth. If he isn't careful he will go the way of his father who didn't use his brains. As I recall his father paid dearly."

Sate smiled in amusement as the Emperor hobbled towards a waiting Speeder before looking at him, "Have him meet me in the Throne Room of the Palace I am looking forward to the entertainment."

Sate smiled as the Emperor left him.

A short time later Palpatine watched as Palo Reliaz entered the room and bowed before him, "Y-Your Majesty."

"Reliaz you are here for your prize I already can tell."

"Y-Yes your highness."

"I don't have her. Your source was correct about her location but there was a powerful Jedi Protecting her. He destroyed my entire strike team before he perished."

Palo frowned, "I-I see. I can help you find her I have connections and wealth."

Palpatine nodded, "I know you do. That is what your father said and that is what his father said. As I recall your Grandfather rotted in prison and your father paid dearly for avenging his father. It will be the same way if you aren't careful. If you aren't careful you will join your father and grandfather. Your wealth and connections are nothing without the brains on how to use them."

Palo cringed as Palpatine continued, "Go ahead think with your lust. It will amuse me to see you dig a deep hole around yourself. Go chase after her but I doubt she will bow to you in the end. She probably will have to be killed."

Palpatine then got up from his throne as he laughed in amusement.

Palo then spoke, "I will keep her in my bedroom Your Majesty."

"I am sure that you will," replied Palpatine with a sneer.

Palpatine then motioned for Palo to leave before approaching his Holocom and activating it. To his surprise an Image of Vader kneeling before him did indeed materialize before him, "What is thy bidding my master?"

"I am finally back from my vacation Lord Vader and the uprisings on Saleucami have come to my attention. Go and deal with them take care of the leaders in the capital and then report back to me."

"As you wish Master."

Palpatine then smiled as the transmission ended yet frowned, What was it about Vader? He couldn't sense anything from his Apprentice. What was Vader trying to conceal from him? He frowned, Sith were Sith and of course there were secrets between Master and Apprentice. The Mistake his Master had made was not keeping secrets. Was Vader going to try to overthrow him? Palpatine smiled arrogantly. There was no way that the half machine man would succeed with his injuries though it would mean that he would lose an apprentice but he could easily find another.

Star Destroyer Exactor:

Anakin stood up from his communication pad and looked over at Obi-Wan who had just entered the room with Padme and Malen. Anakin removed his mask and spoke, "Master the Emperor has ordered me to head to Saleucami to deal with a rebel uprising."

Obi-Wan breathed in deep before speaking, "You have to go along with him Anakin there is no getting around it. You have to make the sacrifice."

Anakin nodded and pulled out his Comlink, "Captain Ozzel."

"Yes My Lord?"

"Set course for Saleucami and take us into Hyperspace immediately at full speed. Inform Colonel Veers to prepare the men for battle."

"Yes sir!"

Anakin then looked at Padme and Malen and at the same time saw Mara enter the room with her granddaughter in her arms, "Hello Aunt Mara."

Mara smiled, "So what is going on?"

"We are heading to Saleucami to deal with Rebel insurgents."

Anakin then looked at Padme with a smile as he kissed her, "Lets go see about dinner."

Serra then spoke, "I was just about to do that."

Anakin smiled, "Just play with the kids I want to enjoy the kitchen tonight and Padme is the same way."

Mara then set her granddaughter down and spoke, "Mind if I join you two?"

Anakin smiled, "Not at all."

Mara smiled and followed her nephew into the room as Shmi entered the room, "Hello Mom."

Mara smiled, "I was just about to start dinner with your cousins want to join us?"

Shmi nodded enthusiastically. In the month following Mara and Malen's marriage Shmi had grown highly close to Mara and Han and even Serra. She saw them all as her family now. Being that she lost her mother at a young age it was good for her to have Mara and Mara treated her like her own child.

Shmi smiled, "Where is your brother?"

"Helping Chewie with some work on the Falcon."

Mara nodded as Anakin spoke, "I am going to be sending the boy on a mission sometime."

"A mission?" asked Mara.

Anakin nodded, "I am going to have him take the Amidala to bast Castle and leave it there until after we take care of Palpatine. I will have Uncle Malen and Chewie follow him in the Falcon."

Mara shook her head, "That will be the Falcon's maiden voyage with Han as Captain better have Malen pilot the Amidala."

Anakin nodded in agreement but at the same time he looked at Padme with a smile and kissed her.

The couple then headed into the kitchen followed by Mara and Shmi.

Anakin looked at Shmi with a smile, "Your training is really taking you somewhere my young Apprentice I am real proud of you."

Shmi smiled, "Thank you Anakin."

Anakin nodded, "Ahsoka is going to have the trials pretty soon."

"Without Yoda?" asked Padme.

Anakin nodded, "Obi-Wan thinks that he will come around but I think that it will be a long time if he does."

Padme nodded in silence. Anakin then placed a hand on her stomach, "I can't wait for our baby."

Padme smiled as Anakin kissed her.

After an hour Anakin and Padme followed by Mara and Shmi brought out their dinner offerings as everyone sat down. Anakin smiled at Malen, Han Obi-Wan and Serra who looked at the four of them, "We put our heads together and this is what we got I hope it tastes good."

Within moments Han took a bite of the dinner in shock, "This is amazing its like the food you used to give me on Praesitlyn Padme."

At the same time Malen took a bite of Bantha Steak in shock as Mara smiled. Malen looked at his wife with a smile, "You certainly know how to make a good steak but I think this is the best one that you have made."

Mara smiled, "I-I had help."

Malen smiled as Chewie roared his approval. Anakin at the same time noticed Obi-Wan smiling, "This is real good you were always the better cook."

"Your cooking almost killed me old man."

Obi-Wan chuckled, "Remember how we used to go begging to Siri's room? Or even to Master Ti's?"

Anakin nodded with a smile, "As I recall you used to spend the night in Siri's room."

Obi-Wan's face reddened as Anakin spoke, "I can't let you live anything down Old Man."

Padme laughed as Obi-Wan spoke, "I recall you doing the same thing with Padme but I think that you did a lot of sleeping."

Anakin's face reddened as Luke, Leia and Mara looked around wondering what was being said as the table roared with laughter all through the night.

Ok here you guys go Thank you for reading and reviewing.

-Fallen Jedi 79