Anakin's POV

I went downstairs to meet Carolina in the main room. She smiled as I came to breakfast.

"Good morning, Anakin." Carolina greeted warmly.

I bowed respectfully before I sat down. "Morning, everyone."

Guillermo eyed me with concern. This made me feel uncomfortable.

After breakfast, I had to leave. To tell you the truth… it wasn't easy. I inhaled deeply as we walked out the building before turning around to kiss my daughter's forehead.

Her little hand clutched my index finger. I held back the tears and began to slip away as I told her. "I love you, my Shmi."

As I turned around, my daughter began to wail. My body became tense and shook slightly. 'Don't look back. You'll be back in a few days. Don't look back.'

I finally made it to my starfighter and began to head back home, not glancing back.

"Artoo, take over for a while, would you?" I asked.

R2 beeped in response.

I leaned back against my seat and closed my eyes. As I did, I… saw Ahsoka.

'Ani… did you read my letter?' She asked me, her eyes full with concern.

I eyed her with happiness and embraced her as we twirled around. After a few minutes of kissing and hugging, I responded. 'What letter?'

She looked disappointed. 'The letter I wrote to you.'

I froze. 'What? What did it say?'

She sighed. 'To stay with our child in case they tell us she has to leave the temple. I wrote that "No matter what… we will be at her side." And I quote that.'

'The Council didn't mention this.' I growled in frustration. How could I not see this?

Ahsoka came up to me again, rubbing my shoulders. 'What did they tell you?'

I gazed up slightly to my right to see her over my shoulder. 'Obi-Wan told me that… Dooku was targeting our daughter next.'

She gasped, her face struck with horror. Though, it then changed to anger. 'And so the Council made you-'

'Obi-Wan.'

'Obi-Wan and the Council made you take our child to my parents? Do they have any idea how dangerous that is?'

'Apparently, no. They don't.'

She groaned in frustration. 'And Plo allowed this?'

I nodded. 'I believe so, Love. They thought it would be… better this way.'

Ahsoka gazed at me. 'What kind of stupid plan is that?' She growled, throwing her hands in the air. 'Do they even know what they're doing?'

I shrugged. 'The possibility… mmm… about 50%.'

She sighed. Then, eyed me with pleading eyes. 'Just… please… take care of her. Keep an eye on our child, please?'

I nodded as I had her head between my hands. 'Don't worry, Love. I'll do whatever it takes. For her… and for you.'

Ahsoka smiled weakly as she touched my cheekbone. 'I know you will… be careful, Anakin.'

I gave her a reassuring grin, before we kissed for a few seconds. 'I love you.'

'As do I, Ani.'

I flinched from my sleep, my eyes snapping wide open.

R2 beeped angrily, trying to get my attention.

"Sorry, buddy. Got lost for a moment." I chuckled, taking control of my starfighter.

We finally made it back to Coruscant, though, suddenly, a small ship bumped into us and began to fire.

"Hey! What the heck, man!" I roared, turning sharply to try to catch up to the citizen.

The citizen hopped off his speeder and began to race down the streets of Coruscant. I landed and ignited my weapon as I chased after him. I finally managed to catch up to him and tackle the person.

Lux Bonteri.

"Bonteri!" I hissed, clutching the collar of his shirt and shoving him against the wall. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"The Separatists… sent me to spy on you and your daughter."

"Where are they?" I demanded.

"They're in a hideout… on the other side, a few miles east of the Temple!" He told me.

I wasn't going to let him off the hook that easily. I ignited my lightsaber and shoved it through his chest.

I let his body fall where it may and made my way to the location he gave me (putting on my cloak) on the way.

They will all pay…