Anakin Skywalker's POV
I sat across the table from Ahsoka as she ate slowly, wincing from time to time. She seemed so pale and has been getting weaker by the minute, which has been frightening me.
She dropped the silverware and clutched her stomach as she gasped in pain. "Ah," She whimpered, closing her eyes tightly.
I immediately rushed to her side, wrapping my arms around her shoulders. "Baby, are you alright? What's hurting?" I asked frantically.
She shivered and tried to stand up but collapsed halfway up. "I - I'm fine, Anakin..." she swallowed and stared at her shaky hands. "The baby... It's just kicking harder." she tried to lighten me up by laughing softly.
I didn't buy it; I helped her stand up to her feet before carrying her bridal style to our bedroom. So far she's only 2 months pregnant and her belly hasn't really been swelling that much or anything. I placed her on our bed and called in Obi-Wan to bring in a doctor droid.
Seconds later, he came with a worried expression drawn clearly on his face.
"What happened? Is she alright?" Obi-Wan asked me, frowning.
Before I could answer, mostly everyone came rushing into the room asking all at once what happened.
"Can everyone just calm down, please? I'm fine... It's just the baby. That's it. Nothing else." she assured me and the rest of them.
I still wasn't satisfied but motioned everyone out the door. She sighed and looked at me before looking outside.
I walked over to her and held her hand as she rested peacefully. I smiled and played my guitar to her as I sang as well. She smiled slightly as she slept while tears trickled down my cheeks, knowing that she was still in pain.
"There's no time for us.
There's no place for us.
What is this thing that builds our dreams?
Yet slips away from us.
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Ooh, ooh.
There's no chance for us.
It's all decided for us.
This world has only one sweet moment,
Set aside for us.
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Ooh, ooh.
Who dares to love forever?
Oh, oh, when love must die!"
I continued to play and studied her features carefully as she winced a few times again. I looked down at my hands to see them move as I played my instrument.
"Then touch my tears
with your lips.
And touch my world
with your fingertips.
And we can have forever.
And we can love forever.
Forever is our today.
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Forever is our today.
Who waits forever anyway?"
I barely noticed she had her eyes opened with tears in them as well. Ahsoka murmured the line that I always thought of. "Who wants to live forever?"
I scoffed and kissed her forehead. "Who wants to live in pain forever... Over and over again?"
She wrapped her right hand around my neck and leaned forward to reach my lips. I laughed as she struggled, so I leaned in. She joined my laughter and twisted her fingers through my hair.
I pulled back when Rex came in with a frown. I turned my head as I laid my head against Ahsoka's bulge belly. She stroked my bangs from my left eye and hummed a song quietly to herself and me.
"What's up, Rex?" I asked, looking at him.
"Someone's here to see you, Sir." he announced before shifting his gaze to Ahsoka. "Commander, how do you feel?"
I could hear Ahsoka smile. "I'm well, Rex. Thanks for asking."
Rex let out a chuckle. "The child may one day become the most heroic thing the universe has ever known just like its father." he grinned and looked at me.
I smiled back before rising to my feet. "Well, I better not keep him-slash-her waiting." I shrugged but as soon as I passed Rex, I stopped. "Rex, can you stay and watch Ahsoka for me until I come back?"
Rex nodded. "Of course, General. No need to worry."
I gave them a slight nod before racing outside the room. As soon as I made it to the top of the staircase, I heard chattering. I frowned and trotted downstairs.
"Where is he?" a familiar voice asked, crossing his arms above his chest.
One of Satine's handmaidens looked frighten of the sight of the man. "He will be here soon, Sir. He's with his wife right now." She stuttered.
The anonymous male stiffens when he heard the word 'wife'. "Who's his wife?"
I balled my fists against my sides. "That's none of your business, Scum..." I had my weapon ready in my hand. "Who's asking?"
The figure turned around to see me but he was still covered by his cloak. "Ah, Skywalker... So good to see you!"
I cringed in disgust at the sound of the voice.
Ahsoka Skywalker's POV
I laughed as we watched 'Ridiculousness'. This show is the only good show on MTV.
"If I may speak, Commander..." Rex shifted uncomfortably, hesitating. "What names have you and the General chosen?"
I smiled as I thought. "Well, Anakin wanted Vesta for a girl and Zevark for a boy. And I want Anika for a girl and Anakin for a boy." I shrugged, chuckling as I turned around to see him. "I guess we still need to choose."
"What about if you combined the names?" he said, holding my hand to comfort me as I whimpered in pain. His worried expression made me feel hurt inside.
"Rex -" I began
"I'll go get the General, Commander." he fluttered his words so quickly I barely made them out.
I shook my head and held him back, trembling. "No... He's busy. Anakin's already worried enough... I don't want him more anxious than he is now."
Rex hesitated before sitting back down. "I'm sorry, Commander - "
I rolled my eyes. "Rex, come on. You can call me Ahsoka. You're like a brother to me. Anakin sees you that way, too. We both see you as a part of our family. Shmi loves you, too."
He arched an eyebrow. "Really?"
I nodded. "Of course, Rex. You're like an uncle to her or a big brother... Either way, she still loves you."
He gave me a wink and sighed. I eyed him with concern; the smile disappeared when I knew he was hiding something from me.
"Rex, what are you hiding from me? Who's down there?" I demanded.
He looked at me with sadden eyes. "Six years ago, Anakin met up with Lux Bonteri - "
"Bonteri?" I gasped, shaking my head. "What... Is he alive?"
Rex gazed at the door. "I don't know. Anakin caught Bonteri and the General thought he killed the Senator of the Separatists - "
"You son of a bitch! Get out of here! I will kill you if you harm my wife!" Anakin's voice roared throughout the entire palace.
I reacted by leaping off the bed and grabbing my robe. Rex's hand caught my wrist and held me back. I grunted and tried to tug away.
"Ahsoka, he told me to keep you here." Rex said, tightening his grip.
I continued trying to pull away. "Rex, take care of Shmi!"
"Ahsoka - " he began.
I turned around with tears in my eyes. "That is an order, Rex!" I shouted, finally free from his grip.
Rex stayed frozen until I left. He followed me as he contacted Cody, so Cody can guard Shmi.
Once I got there, Rex loaded his weapon as I ran downstairs.
"Anakin!" I cried.
My husband turned around quickly with wide eyes. "Ahsoka..."
"Don't blame Rex... I heard you and I came down to see what's going on." I told him as he embraced me softly.
Anakin kissed my hair and looked at... Bonteri!
"What is he -?" I asked Anakin.
He frowned, hugging me protectively. Giving Bonteri a cold glare.
"Ah, Ahsoka! So good to see you!" Lux smiled, holding his arms out.
Anakin pushed me behind him, ready to ignite his lightsaber. "She's not falling for your stupid tricks, Bonteri."
I looked up to see Anakin with concern and then at Lux. What happened when I was...Dead?
"You didn't tell her?" Lux asked, arching an eyebrow.
"Just drop it, Bonteri." Anakin growled, ready to lunge towards him.
"Tell me what?" I whispered, tugging on Anakin's sleeve.
"He didn't tell you... Well, this shall be interesting!"
Anakin was trembling in fury. I tried to calm him down via bond. I looked at Lux in hate and anger.
"Stop! Just stop hurting him!" I shouted, coming closer.
"Ahsoka, I'll leave him alone if we can talk for a few minutes. Somewhere besides here."
Anakin began to cry out in pain, clutching his head. He began to back away, shaking his head. "No, no!"
I knew what Lux was doing. He was burning Anakin's mind of the memories that happened 6 years ago when Anakin left me before we conceived Shmi. My husband left me for he wanted me to be safe... But that didn't go as he thought it would.
Every night, I would have dreams of him. Our times together before he left. I screamed in agony those past few months until he came back. However, during that time, Lux was there for me, comforting me. Lux has seen everything and has seen me in pain.
"Just stop hurting him!" I cried out. "Fine! I'll go with you! Just stop it, please!"
Lux nodded as Anakin crumpled to the ground.
I fell to my knees, resting Anakin's head on my lap. "Baby, are you alright?" I sobbed, stroking his hair and face.
Anakin regained the strength to say, "Don't..."
I couldn't speak, all I did was weep. After a few minutes, Anakin was able to get up and help me up to my feet as well.
As I began to walk outside, Anakin held my hand.
Lux got on his motorcycle, waiting for me. I rolled my eyes and began to walk towards the roaring vehicle but a hand stopped me.
"Ahsoka," Anakin shook his head, begging me with his eyes.
"Anakin... You have to trust me." I pleaded, eyeing him.
"I do trust you..." he admitted before glaring at Lux with disgust. "It's him I don't trust."
I looked down before I reached for his lips. He knew what I was up to. I didn't care if Lux gazed at us; I always knew Anakin wanted to make him jealous. I smiled as I heard his thoughts. He was enjoying himself just as much as I was. I twisted my fingers in his hair as our eyes closed. The only thing I could hear, besides Lux's motorbike, was our breathing and our lips smacking against each others.
When I thought that was enough for Lux to bear, I pulled away before we embraced each other.
"We'll have much more time once you come back, Love." he smiled.
I giggled before we heard our daughter's voice.
"Daddy! Mommy!" she laughed, running towards Anakin.
Anakin growled playfully like a monster as he picked her up and bounced her in his arms into the air. "Hey, little love!" he chuckled, spinning her in circles.
Lux Bonteri's POV
I watched the man that took the love of my life play with his child. I haven't seen Shmi in 6 years... Not after the invasion.
Her curly sandy brown hair swayed and bounced as she was lifted into the air by her father's arms. Her pale orange skin was whiter than orange. Her blue eyes were enormous just like Ahsoka's. She was mostly human.
Ahsoka seemed so happy as she saw her tiny family. Anakin placed Shmi into a sitting position on his shoulders, his daughter held onto his head and her legs hung down his shoulders.
Anakin kissed Ahsoka one more time before kissing her bulge stomach.
Impossible! How could she be pregnant again? How?
"Be careful," Anakin breathed, holding Ahsoka's hand tighter.
"Don't worry, Ani." she assured him before kissing him one more time and kissing her daughter's forehead.
Ahsoka hopped to sit behind me, wrapping her tiny arms around my waist. I liked this so far.
Ahsoka Skywalker's POV
I closed my eyes as I felt the wind blow against my face. It's been a long time since I got to do this.
"We're here." Lux announced, turning off the motor.
He helped me get off and we sat on a bench in a park.
"So, what were you and Anakin talking about?" I demanded, playing with my fingers.
Lux hesitated. "When your Jedi thought you were dead... He almost killed anyone he suspected. He's been acting strange during those 6 years. Skywalker -"
"Anakin." I told him, frowning. At least he has to say his name.
"Right... Anakin. Anyways, Anakin killed Count Dooku and innocent Separatists."
I shook my head. "He did it for me. He was too lost. Many betrayed him... He didn't know who to trust."
"Please..." he laughed without a trace of humor in his face. "He almost killed you on Mustafar!" he yelled.
I flinched. "How... How do you know that?" I asked.
"That doesn't matter. All that matters is that he can't even love you without hurting you!" he continued.
I lurched up to my feet, frowning. "Anakin can love me without hurting me! And this is none of your business!"
Lux grabbed my hand, pulling me closer to him. His hot breath against my face. I tried to push him away but he pulled me even closer.
I was about to scream in pain but he kissed me fiercely. I desperately tried to push him away but he just kept kissing me.
My fury unleashed, I force pushed him away from me until he hit a wall.
I contacted Anakin and he said he was on his way. By the sound of his voice, he was not happy. I couldn't blame him.
Lux rolled his eyes once a Jedi Shuttle came to view.
Out of nowhere, Anakin got a grip of Lux's shoulder, his eyes full with fury. His body shook with rage before he punched Lux in the face.
"If you ever touch her against her will again I will murder you just like I did six years ago!" Anakin roared. "Or I could do it now."
Lux put his hands up in defeat. "Well, you can if you want," he shrugged. "I wouldn't do that, though. If I want to keep Ahsoka safe."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Savage Opress and Darth Maul are still alive. They are coming for you and your family."
I gasped. That's what felt wrong after the war... We forgot about the Sith lords!
Anakin frowned before leading me to the Shuttle, wrapping his arm around my shoulders.
I held my stomach closer, rubbing it. I will not lose my baby to anyone or anything.
