Naboo: Six Months Later:
Luke awoke early in the morning to Mara's voice, "Luke it's time."
Luke nodded as he got up. It was 0500 in the morning, and it seemed like their daughter was going to be the typical Skywalker and, give her parents a hard time.
Knowing that giving birth to their baby in the Hospital would be a risk of being discovered by the Emperor, Padme had dug out various funds from a hidden safe that she had used to purchase Med Droids and Droid Midwifes.
They had set up a room in the Lake House especially for the day of their child's birth and, for six months Luke and Mara had been anticipating the arrival of their child.
Luke still had to admit that he was fairly shocked that his Father had kept his word and, still hadn't stepped foot on Naboo once since, swearing the oath on his Mother's grave but at the same time, he was relieved.
Luke immediately dressed before helping Mara out of bed as they headed towards the makeshift birth room.
At the same time, Luke noticed Vima opening the door of the room that she shared with Leia.
Luke immediately spoke, "Go ahead and tell Mom that it's time Vima. I am taking Mara to the room."
Vima obediently nodded as Luke led Mara down the Hallway.
A short time later, Luke led Mara into the Room where he activated each and every droid after turning the lights on.
At the same time, Padme entered the room, "It is time?"
Luke nodded, "Looks like she decided to wake us up."
"What are you going to name her?" asked Padme.
Luke smiled, "Mara and I came up with the perfect name, It will honor two great women, Shmi Amidala Skywalker will be her name. That is if we are having a girl, I still never did check to see if we were having a boy or girl. Although I swear that we are having a girl."
Padme smiled, "We will just have to wait and see won't we?"
Luke nodded in agreement.
A few hours later, Luke watched as his daughter, Shmi Amidala Skywalker was brought into the Galaxy.
Luke then took the infant in his arms after a droid bathed her as Padme observed.
Padme smiled, "She has your hair Mara but, she does have Luke's eyes."
Mara smiled, "That sounds like a good combination."
Padme nodded as Luke handed the baby to Mara.
Mara looked at her daughter with a smile as Padme spoke, "I am going to let Leia and Vima in. Han and Chewie will be following."
Luke nodded as he watched his two sisters enter the room. Vima eagerly ran for her infant niece in delight with Leia at her side.
Luke smiled, "Shmi, meet your Aunt Leia and your Aunt Vima."
Luke then took Shmi out of Mara's arms and, placed her in Leia's arms.
Leia looked at Shmi with a smile, "She is the perfect combination of the two of you."
Luke nodded as Leia passed Shmi to Vima.
Padme then spoke, "This girl is going to be spoiled by her Aunt's, I can already see it," stated Padme with a smile.
Luke shook his head, "Like Grandma is going to have room to talk, I already can only imagine what intentions you have."
Padme merely gave Luke a sly smile as Vima handed the baby to her.
Padme smiled, "My First Grandchild, thank the Force that I lived to see her."
Luke nodded as he saw Han and Chewie enter the room.
"Want to see her Han?"
"Sure kid," stated Han as he approached.
Padme gently spoke, "Do you know how to hold a newborn baby Han?"
"I-I don't think that I have ever done that before."
stated Chewie.
Padme nodded, "Then go ahead and show Han how it is done."
Chewie nodded as he held out his arms.
Within moments, He had little Shmi in his arms.
Luke smiled, "You do it perfectly Chewie."
Chewie smiled in response as Han spoke, "Alright if you can do it you big Furry oaf, I can do it too."
Chewie smiled as Han took the baby.
Han looked down at the baby almost wondering if she was going to bite him.
Luke then spoke, "Do you want kids someday Han?"
"You know kid, I have always wanted kids," stated Han as he looked down at Shmi.
Luke smiled, "Maybe that will be something that will happen for you someday."
Han nodded as he allowed Luke to take Shmi from him.
Padme then spoke, "I am going to call your Grandfather, They will be coming up with Aunt Sola and the girls tomorrow."
Luke nodded in silence.
After spending the entire day together in the birth room, Luke helped Mara return to their room with their new child.
The Couple already had a crib set up as well as several toys and blankets.
At the same time, Padme entered the room with a beautiful Blanket that she handed Luke, "I have been spending the last few months since we left Hoth, Working on this in my spare time. Do you like it?"
Luke looked at the beautifully woven blanket noticing it's mix of colors as he spoke, "It is perfect, Thank you so much Mom."
Padme smiled as Mara took the blanket from Luke and, quickly wrapped Shmi in the blanket.
Padme smiled, "You're new parents now, Enjoy your first night as parents, I won't be surprised if Leia and Vima ask to trade rooms with me because of the crying."
Luke shook his head in amusement as he kissed his sleeping daughter.
Padme then kissed her Son's forehead before hugging Mara and kissing her cheek, "Goodnight."
She then kissed Shmi's forehead before turning and leaving the room.
Luke then looked down at Shmi who was now asleep as he looked at Mara, "Is there anything wrong with us keeping her with us for the night?"
"I don't think so," stated Mara as Luke crawled into bed with the baby.
Mara then spoke, "I can't believe that we are parents."
Luke nodded, "the most wonderful thing is that our love created her."
Mara nodded in agreement as she laid Shmi down on her chest.
Luke at the same time, Took Mara in his arms as the couple fell to sleep.
Luke's night of sleep, Was the worst night of sleep that he would ever have in his life.
As he slept, He saw a vision of a dark future.
In the vision, He saw his dead corpse along with Mara's corpse and Vima's corpse. He also saw Han and Chewie's corpses.
A distance away, stood a yellow eyed dark haired girl that he realized much to his horror, was Leia.
At Leia's side, Stood a cloak Woman who had just hacked Palpatine down. Palpatine looked as though he was at least a hundred years old in the dream, which told Luke that it was in the far future.
The caped woman, stood as Palpatine fell to the ground before turning to face Leia with her yellow eyes and she was, Redheaded, His Daughter, His Child, His baby girl Shmi. Shmi and Leia had turned to the Dark Side!
He then watched as Leia took her place on a great Throne with Shmi at her side.
The two of them ruled the now Darkened Galaxy side by side. Darkness ruled as the light faded away.
Luke awoke from the dream in pure sweat and horror as Shmi started to cry. At the same time, Mara awoke, "Are you alright baby?"
"I'm fine, Go back to sleep, I will take Shmi," stated Luke.
Mara closed her eyes without a word as Luke picked up Shmi. He immediately, slipped on his pants and his boots before grabbing his tunic and his comlink.
Without a word, He headed towards the porch.
He knew who he needed to call, He needed to contact his Father, He had to agree to his Father's offer for Partnership regardless of their differences.
Executor:
Anakin shook in his sleep as he witnessed the Dark future, Right before his eyes, He watched Leia along with her, His granddaughter. He immediately noticed that she had his eyes and Mara's red hair. The future that he saw, horrified him.
He watched as his granddaughter slew her own father and mother. He watched Leia kill Padme as Palpatine killed Solo and the Wookiee.
Last of all, He saw Leia and His granddaughter kill Vima.
Moments later, He saw the two women turn on Palpatine and, within moments he watched his granddaughter hack Palpatine down.
It was a darkened future, A future that had to be altered at whatever cost necessary.
Darkness reigned with Leia as Empress with his Granddaughter at her side. Both had eyes that had turned Yellow and both were immersed in darkness that he would die to protect them from.
Anakin opened his eyes in horror, It had been six months since the day of his redemption. Since then, Piett and Veers had both started to call him Anakin instead of Vader in private settings.
Obi-Wan was visiting him more frequently and, he knew that the darkness was gone. He looked at his empty bed as he got up. The last three years without Padme had been Lonely years, years that he regretted. He wondered if they would ever be able to make peace again although, he knew that he had done this. He had caused the Galaxy to fall apart and, he had hurt his entire family.
At that moment, his comlink started to buzz.
Without even looking, He answered the comlink and spoke, "What is it Luke?"
"Father? How did you know it was me?" Anakin noticed the worry in the boy's voice and knew without a doubt, that Luke had also seen the dark vision
Anakin shook his head, "You became a Father yesterday didn't you?"
"Y-Yes."
"I am happy for you, What did you name her?"
"How did you know that she was a girl Father?" asked Luke in shock.
"I know everything Son, You're not the only one who just saw that vision."
Anakin could hear Luke gasp on the other end as he spoke, "Y-You saw it too."
Anakin nodded, "Do you want me to come to Naboo?"
"Y-Yes please, I am going to partner with you. I only have one request."
"That we leave your sisters and Mara out of this," stated Anakin.
"Yes, I just don't think that it is a good idea to..."
"I agree with you, We can't have Leia face Palpatine and we can't have Any of them around the Monster either way, I am leaving for Naboo in the next fifteen minutes, I will be there in a few hours."
"Understood Father," replied Luke.
Anakin then deactivated the Comlink as he looked ahead of him in shock, Right before him stood the apparition of Qui-Gon Jinn.
"Qui-Gon?" asked Anakin in sock.
Qui-Gon smiled, "Hello Anakin, It has been a long time."
Anakin nodded as Qui-Gon spoke, "I know what it is that you and your son saw in that vision, that is what will come to pass if you should fail to destroy the Emperor. No matter what, he mustn't find out about your family or all will be lost."
Anakin nodded, "I understand Master."
Qui-Gon then spoke, "Now go for the sake of the Galaxy."
Anakin nodded as Qui-Gon vanished. He quickly dressed without sparing a moment as he spoke into his Comlink, "Admiral!"
Anakin then heard an exhausted voice on the other end, "Yes My Lord?"
"I have to leave the ship for something very important you and General Veers are both in charge, If the Emperor asks for me, Tell him that I am pursuing a lead on the location of Luke."
"Of course My Lord."
Anakin then turned and slipped on his cloak before leaving the room without a word.
He soon made his way into the Hanger Bay and towards a Shuttle.
Without a second thought, Anakin slipped onboard the shuttle and flew out into space before setting his course for Naboo. It would be about six hours before his arrival on Naboo and, it couldn't be soon enough.
Naboo:
Luke sat with Shmi on his lap as he thought of the dream, the dream was still far to fresh in his mind for him to go to sleep.
He knew one thing, It was better not to tell Leia about the dream, He would simply tell her when she asked why she wasn't going to be a part of the fight that he needed someone to protect Mara and Shmi.
He frowned, It was most certainly a dark future.
As he sat in silence, on the porch he lost track of time as he watched the sun rise.
A few hours later, Luke saw Mara walk onto the porch as she took Shmi and began to nurse her, "Thank you for taking her Luke."
Luke nodded as he spoke, "I don't know how to explain this Mara but, My father is coming."
"Here?" asked Mara as she hugged Shmi tightly.
Luke nodded, "We both had the same vision last night Mara, we have to go and destroy the Emperor as soon as possible."
Mara nodded in silence as she kissed Shmi, "I am guessing that I won't be a part of it."
Luke shook his head, "Neither will Leia. I am leaving everyone here, We are going to do the deed ourselves and trust me, it will be done."
Mara nodded as she kissed her husband.
Luke and Mara then watched the sunrise together in silence.
At the same time, Padme approached them with her cup of tea, "How was your first night as parents?"
Mara smiled, "Luke took her fairly early this morning, I nursed her several times, She did keep me up for the first half of the night."
"I didn't hear her," stated Luke.
"Mom's are better at hearing their children than Father's are," stated Padme."
Mara nodded in agreement.
Luke shook his head in silence as Padme spoke, "I am going to go and prepare our breakfast. Your Grandparent's will be here for breakfast in six hours."
"Make sure that you set an extra plate Mom."
Padme frowned, "Why is that?"
"Father is coming," stated Luke.
Padme looked at her son in Horror, "But his oath."
"I asked him to come, The time to destroy Palpatine has come and It is going to be us side by side that get the job done," stated Luke.
Padme nodded in silence as she turned and, headed back into the house.
A few hours later, The Lake house was bustling with excitement as Leia, Vima and Han and Chewie set the table and prepared for the arrival of the Naberrie family.
As they worked, Vima looked at Leia in horror, "I sense Dad."
Leia nodded as Luke spoke, "He is coming because I asked him to."
At the same time, Han entered the room, "There is an Imperial Shuttle that is on the verge of landing."
Luke nodded in silence as he left the room with Shmi in his arms.
Luke then headed out onto the Patio and towards the family hanger.
He watched as the boarding ramp of the shuttle lowered in silence.
A short time later, he watched as his father walked down the boarding ramp.
Immediately upon seeing his father, Luke realized that something in him had changed. His eyes were blue instead of Yellow. He didn't wear his dark hood, In fact he had removed his robe and, his presence in the Force wasn't so grim and dark.
He looked as though there was more light in his mind and soul and, as though he had been restored.
Luke watched him approach in silence as he spoke, "Hello Son."
"Hello Father, It has been awhile."
Anakin nodded as he looked at the baby, "She's beautiful. What is her name?"
Luke smiled, "Shmi Amidala Skywalker."
Anakin smiled, "You named her after my Mother and your Mother both?"
Luke nodded as he spoke, "Would you like to hold her?"
Anakin seemed taken back by the offer as he spoke, "You don't mind?"
Luke shook his head as his father eagerly took her.
Anakin looked down at Shmi in shame, It was a miracle that he was holding this very little baby. Six months before, he had almost caused Mara to miscarry her. He hated to think of what it would have done to his family, to Luke and To Mara if they had lost the baby. He realized that the Force had graced him by protecting little Shmi.
At the same time, Luke interrupted his thoughts and spoke, "I decided not to tell Leia that we saw her in the vision, don't you think that it is better not to?"
Anakin nodded, "It is way better not to because, It will never come to pass."
Luke nodded in silence as Anakin spoke, "The Emperor has been working on the Second Death Star for some time, He is going to be traveling there sometime soon to oversee the final stages of the construction. We will allow him to board and, we will simply fight him on our terms."
"What do you think we should do with our family?" asked Luke.
"Try to keep them out of it," stated Anakin as he looked down at his Granddaughter with a smile. He then spoke, "She is so adorable."
Luke nodded as Anakin spoke, "She is the perfect mix of you and Mara."
Luke smiled, "That is what everyone has said, I am wondering what my Grandmother will be saying."
Anakin frowned, "Does she not like Mara?"
Luke shook his head, "Not at all, She doesn't care that much for Han either. We have had quite a few fights. She once even went as far as to say that she could have found me a more suitable wife."
Anakin looked at Luke in shock, "Did she say that in front of Mara?"
"Oh the first day that she saw me she asked Mom what she was doing with a criminal like me."
"I bet she was shocked to hear that you were her grandson."
"Oh she was, We just don't get along, Mom hasn't talked to her at all since that day aside from this one occasion when I blew up on her. That day was actually pretty funny."
Anakin frowned, "How was it funny?"
"We were all arguing, Han was telling her that he was going to gang up with Mara and together they would feed any of her suitors to a sarlacc, I was screaming at her all while Vima was on the war path."
Anakin Smiled, "What did Vima do?"
"She used the Force to float a massive bowl of fruit punch directly over her head and then..."
Anakin covered his mouth as a laugh escaped him, "I see where this is going."
Luke nodded, "The whole bowl, down over her head. Everyone except Mom bursted into laughter. Mara and I almost laughed ourselves to tears."
Anakin bursted into laughter in response.
Luke then gestured to the doorway of the house, "Are you ready Father?"
Anakin nodded as he breathed in deeply and, braced himself for what was behind the door, his family. He gently handed Shmi back to Luke as he breathed in deeply. He wondered if Padme and his daughters would be able to accept his apology. In a few moments, he would be finding out.
Ok that is it, more will be up soon. Thank you For reading and reviewing.
-Fallen Jedi 79
