Ahsoka Skywalker's POV

I haven't heard a word from Plo-Koon in a while since Anakin contacted him a few hours ago.

It's been three months since the Jedi gave us the message. I haven't been sleeping these past few months. Anything I've heard or seen something suspicious, I either react or tell Anakin.

However, Anakin had also the same problem. He wasn't reacting like I was but he would get more overprotective.

"Ani?" I breathed, uncrossing my arms from above my chest. "What is it?"

Anakin had his eyes closed for a long time which wasn't actually normal for him unless he was sleeping. "I feel... Something sinister."

"All the way out here?" I gasped, my eyes locked on our children.

Zevark was playing with Shmi in the snow while Vesta was still asleep inside with Satine.

"Yes..." he whispered, he finally looked up to open his eyes to gaze at me.

"Do you know who or what it is?" I asked him, holding his flesh hand.

He shook his head. "No, but it feels familiar." he told me, ripping his gaze from mine to look around the forest.

I followed his glare but all I could see were my children with Obi-Wan and the endless blanket of snow.

Suddenly, someone threw a snowball at Anakin.

"What the -" he almost shouted, frowning at the three of them.

Obi-Wan was whistling, pointing at both of our children. He noticed Anakin was gazing at him. Obi-Wan held up his hands in defense.

"Hey now -" he chuckled, backing away from Anakin.

I arched an eyemarking and looked up at Anakin. He, too, had an evil grin and his eyebrow was arched.

"The old man wants to go the hard way, huh?" Anakin smiled, gathering a bunch of snow into his hands to form a snowball. "Yeah, well..." he bounced the snowball up and down in his hand, weighing it a couple of times. "You just asked for it. You son of a bleep-blob!"

Obi-Wan took a couple of long steps back before actually making a run for it.

Anakin immediately went after him, Zevark struggled to rise to his feet but he finally stood up.

My eyes widen. "Ani!" I shouted, laughing.

Anakin and Obi-Wan were in the middle of tackling each other. My husband pushed his former master to the ground and came running towards us. His eyes also widen as Zevark stood up, his tiny legs wobbling.

"Come on, Zevark." Anakin motioned our son to walk over to him.

Zevark wobbled over to his father, balancing himself. Anakin hesitated and held his hands out when Zevark almost fell a couple of times.

I let my tears of happiness fall as they pleased, my son finally made it to his father's arms.

"Yay!" Anakin chuckled as he lifted Zevark into his arms as our son's giggles made us all join in.

I felt... Something eerie. I turned west towards the forest of pine.

Anakin came beside me, frowning as he looked where I did.

"Ahsoka... Get inside." He told me, pushing me slightly towards the house.

I turned to look at him in worry. "Ani -" I whispered, Anakin looked down as I spoke. "We've been separated so many times. I can't stand being away from you. Please..."

He hesitated, glaring west before eyeing me. "Fine... Obi-Wan get Shmi and Zevark inside the house with Satine and come back here as soon as possible."

Obi-Wan nodded, running towards the house.

I gazed at my husband, holding his hands in front of us. "Anakin... What's wrong?"

He closed his eyes, thinking. "I could still feel the dark presences in the woods."

I embraced him, trying to feel all of his confidence wash over me. I had no time to react when Anakin darted into the woods.

"Anakin!" I cried out, my eyes roaming around the gigantic open meadow and the evergreen forest surrounding me. I continued to screech out his name, sobbing because... "No... No! Anakin, please, no!" I couldn't feel him through the force.

Barriss's voice suddenly caught my hearing. "Ahsoka, where's Anakin?"

I was about to make a run for it and go search for Anakin but Obi-Wan stopped me.

"Ahsoka, where is Anakin?" Obi-Wan demanded, turning me to face them.

My eyes dropped to the floor, tears dripping. "He... Disappeared. I..." I looked up at him with sorrow. "I can't feel him through the force, Obi-Wan."

Barriss suddenly pointed north as two figures appeared. "Isn't that him over there?"

I turned around and my eyes widen. "Anakin?"

My husband came running towards me, his face full with happiness. "Ahsoka, I -"

I smacked his shoulder. "What the heck, Anakin! Why did you take off running and seconds later I couldn't feel you through the force!"

He held up his hands in defense just like Obi-Wan did earlier. "Well, I have brought some Jedi friends who may be interested in trying to defeat the Jedi Council."

I crossed my arms above my chest, arching an eyemarking. "Is it just Master Shaak Ti?"

He shook his head, pointing north. "Nope."

I gaped as I saw more than twelve Jedi, lined up perfectly in rows of three.

Master Shaak Ti betrayed the Council to protect my children. Also, Master Fisto, Luminara, Adi-Gallia, and many others.

We all bowed and went inside.

Obi-Wan started a fire while Satine served tea or hot chocolate. My children were all fast asleep except Shmi was sitting between Anakin and me.

"So, what's the situation?" Shaak Ti asked, setting her teacup down on the coffee table.

Anakin arched an eyebrow. "As a part of the Council... Didn't they tell you about what they were planning to do?"

Shaak Ti shook her head, looking down. "No... They didn't call me to the last meeting they had."

He shifted to a comfortable sitting position as Shmi hugged his arm. "The Council want to execute my children..."

Suddenly, Satine came down with Vesta who beckoned for Anakin. He took her into his arms as everyone gazed out our child.

"Who's this?" Master Fisto asked, backing up against the wall.

"It's my daughter." Anakin responded. "The council thinks Vesta is a threat to the Jedi."

Master Fisto relaxed and came closer to us. "What harm could they do?"

Anakin looked down, clearing his throat. "They also believe Shmi and Zevark are as well a threat."

I shook my head as I took in the words. "She was born to be good not to be evil. We train her the Jedi way every single day."

"If enough people knew the truth, maybe we could convince the Council to listen." Anakin continued.

Master Luminara stepped forward. "Skywalker... I am so sorry. Please, forgive me. The council forced me to tell them the truth." she looked over to Barriss. "Barriss, please. Forgive me."

Barriss frowned, crossing her arms above her chest.

"It doesn't matter anymore... As long as you join us." Anakin said, standing. "My family's in danger. I need your help."

Master Fisto nodded, standing up. "We will join you." He declared, smiling.

"We will stand with you." Master Shaak Ti announced.

Anakin grinned in happiness.

Our Jedi friends nodded before wandering around the house.

Shmi started getting tired, her head tilting from time to time but she tried to stay awake.

Anakin carried her up to bed after he took Vesta. Shmi snuggled close to his chest, sighing in happiness.

Her father chuckled, kissing her hair before he laid her down on her bed.

"Daddy?" Shmi whispered, holding onto Anakin's hand. "Why do the Jedi want to kill me?"

I bit my lip and looked away from her.

Anakin stroked her hair back, squeezing her hand. "Shmi... They think you and your brother and sister are a threat to the Jedi."

"Why?"

"Well, they think that you'll use your Jedi abilities in front of regular people and then they will report that Jedi are still out there and that they want to kill all of us."
Anakin explained to her.

Shmi gazed down at her fingers. "Why am I always the reason to start a war? Why couldn't I just die when I was born?"

Anakin's eyes widen in shock just like mine. "Shmi, don't you ever say that. Do you hear me?"

She nodded and gave her dad a kiss on the cheek. "I'm sorry, Daddy." she apologized.

Anakin smiled, "It's alright, little love." he kissed her forehead before rising up to his feet and heading out.

Shmi held his hand. "Can you sing for me, Daddy?"

Anakin grinned, before he began to sing. "If you find your family, don't you cry. In this land of make-believe, dead and dry."

"You're so cold but you feel alive. Lay your hand on me one last time." Shmi smiled.

"Master Skywalker, Master Fisto needs you downstairs." Barriss announced from the doorway.

Anakin sighed but nodded. "Very well, I'll be there in a few minutes."

Barriss nodded and left the room.

I looked at her briefly for a moment before gazing back at Anakin in concern.

He jerked his head towards Shmi as well as his eyes motioned towards her direction. I nodded and came to her side.

"I'll be back, little love." he promised, getting up again. "We'll have to sing another day." he winked before leaving.

As minutes went by, I hummed to Shmi a song as she began to sleep. She let me lay down next to her.

"I'll never let anyone hurt you." I breathed, kissing her forehead.

Shmi gave me a cute little smile before drifting to sleep.

I stayed there for a couple of minutes before getting up and heading out towards the hallway. As I began to draw in closer downstairs, the sound of an argument increased.

"The children must be destroyed! Our secret has never been more imperil!" Master Plo-Koon hollered, his frown made me feel hurt inside.

Everyone was on Anakin's side, fighting to keep the children safe.

"If you lay one damn finger on Ahsoka or any of my children I swear I will kill you without hesitation!" Anakin growled, cursing many words that some people gasped.

I hurried downstairs and stood next to Anakin. I held him back before he was about to lean forward towards Plo.

"Get out of my house, Master Plo." I said, eyeing him.

Plo-Koon frowned, but nodded. He began to leave as he said, "As you wish, but remember we're still after your children, Anakin and Ahsoka." he smiled and shut the door.

I made a sound of disgust. "Anakin, let's go to bed."

Everyone said goodnight and slept either in a hotel, or in one of the guest rooms in the three story house.

Anakin and I sat on the couch as we watched a music video by Paramore called 'Monster'. As we watched I began to drift to sleep.

I found myself in the middle of a battlefield... The aftermath of it.

I looked around me, seeing nothing but pitch black.

'You were my conscious'

I, then, saw Anakin a few feet away from me.

'So solid now you're like water
and we started drowning
.'

The ground suddenly turned to icy cold water. I tried desperately to catch for my breath. As I struggled, Anakin seemed calm. He wasn't even swimming... It looked more like he was just standing.

'Not like we'd sink any further.
But I let my heart go.
'

I started drowning as gigantic waves came started to be form. I hated water... And I didn't know how to swim.

I gagged for air, swimming up.

Anakin suddenly threw his wedding ring down to the cold ocean.

'It's somewhere down at the bottom.'

I eyed it on sadness but swam down to it. I knew the Anakin in my dream right now is not my Anakin.

'But I'll get a new one. And come back for the hope that you've stolen.'

I stopped and began to swim back up.

'I'll stop the whole world.
I'll stop the whole world from turning into a monster.
And eating us alive.
Don't you ever wonder how we survive?'

I remembered the battle in Mandalore when Death Watch wanted revenge after they thought Lux was dead.

I fought next to Anakin and we did tricks that involved teamwork.

'Well, now that you're gone, the world is ours.'

I smiled in relief after we defeated Death Watch. However, Anakin and I celebrated on Mustafar... Because he thought I was dead.

'I'm only human;
I've got a skeleton in me.
But I've got a skeleton in me
.'

The memory of Anakin and I reuniting and arguing on Mustafar filled my dream.

'But I'm not the villain.
Despite what you're always preaching.
Call me a traitor.
I'm just collecting your victims.
And they're getting stronger.
I hear them calling.
And calling!'

Anakin flexed his fingers into a fist and raised it in the air.

I saw myself being lifted in the air, choking and gasping for breath.

Anakin continued to scream and rage made his face unrecognizable.

Then, I finally collapsed on the floor.

'I'll stop the whole world.
I'll stop the whole world from turning into a monster.
And eating us alive.
Don't you ever wonder how we survive
?'

As that memory faded, the memories of being on Mortis overpowered the Mustafar memories.

My possessed self lunged towards Anakin in an attempt to kill him. The fury burning gold eyes locked on Anakin's blue eyes.

'Well, now that you're gone, the world is ours.'

Anakin embraced me as I coughed for breath when I came back to life after the Son drained the life force out of me.

'Well find your strength in solution.'

Anakin raised both of his arms in the air as he was tested by the Father on our first visit on Mortis.

'But I liked the tension.'

I begged him to not listen to the Father before he set us free.

'And not always knowing the answers.
But you're gonna lose it.
You're gonna lose it.'

I remembered all the times I've seen Anakin turn to the dark side... It hurt me so much.

'I'll stop the whole world.
I'll stop the whole world from turning into a monster.
And eating us alive.
Don't you ever wonder how we survive?

Well now that you're gone
the world is...

I'll stop the whole world.
I'll stop the whole world from turning into a monster.
And eating us alive.
Don't you ever wonder how we survive?
Well now that you're gone -'

Every memory from our first time
we met and the first time I saw him to today and our beautiful time together alone.

'The world is ours.'

Then, the final memory was our first kiss which seemed so long ago.