Chapter II
"Reflections of Naboo"
Ahsoka's POV
I watched out the window as Naboo came into view. The last time we were here, I had barely survived the encounter from that blue virus. I had almost died if it hadn't been for Anakin pulling me out just in time. I remember the look he gave me after seeing me stretched off to safety. That caring, selfless gaze. A gaze that he now looked on me with as I turned to grab our luggage. We didn't bring much, just a small pack containing our Lightsabers and comms for emergency missions from the council.
When we finally got out of the airspace port Anakin brought me to a shop right in the city.
"Well we can't keep looking like this in Naboo" he gestured to our gray hoods and coats that now made us stand out like a sore thumb. Naboo was a place full of colour. People dressed in sky blues and beautiful silky reds. The greenery covering each stone brick wall. He was right. We needed something to blend in.
"Go in and get anything you want"
"But master —"
He handed me credits. I looked down. That was a lot of credits.
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There were so many outfits.
I didn't really consider myself very 'feminine'. All the lavish styles and latest trends was never something I kept up with. As a Jedi, you don't really focus on those material things.
But this shop had so many beautifully made items. Beautiful weaves that weren't just clothes but art.
After finally picking something I went in the back and viewed them on me in the mirror. I did this more than a few times. I couldn't decide. I guess I felt nervous. I don't know why.
Nice vacation and a guy gives you credits to spend on yourself and –
– Wait, I thought. Oh no. I felt scared. Was this like…a date?
No, Ahsoka snap out of it. Anakin is your master. You are here to train. To get away from these emotions towards Lux. Now that I thought about it, I hadn't once thought of Lux the whole time I had been with Anakin. I dismissed the following thoughts and just bought the next thing I wore.
I saw Anakin waiting outside the shop, also in new clothes. The colors wore him well. Compared to the grey and leather he always wore; it was vastly different. He had on a pair of grey boots, green tunic and flowing red robe with its hood down. He finally spotted me staring and so I came out from the shop entrance.
"Um, master here are the extra credits"
"Wow, Ahsoka" He stared at me. I felt my cheeks flush a brighter orange.
"You look…
Anakin POV
Amazing. She looked amazing."
The blue dress she wore only highlighted her brilliant blue eyes even more. I felt uncomfortable staring for as long as I did. But I couldn't look away. I quickly shut my mouth, now realizing it was hanging open mid-sentence.
"you don't look bad, Snips"
She shifted her weight to her left foot looking up at me, "You look the same" she smiled.
"Oh, is that so? Well I guess I just won't wear anything!" Ah. Stupid joke. I quickly followed with,
"Alright, follow me my padawan."
I led her through the city of Eeth, walking and showing her the various fountains and streams. She asked me if I would show her my favorite waterfall. To which I replied, "That's where we are going tonight!"
I noticed how excited she was at that. Seeing her in this light was really pleasant. The bright city of Eeth wore her well with her image reflected in every stream and pond we passed.
I didn't realize until now how much she had grown. Her montrals no longer stuck up slightly but were standing boldly in the air. Each lekku rested gracefully on her bossom. I always thought the rotating colors of blue and white were mesmerizing. I followed each lekku downwards to where it lay rested on her breast. Her dress modestly covering like sheets thrown across hills, supple yet firm. Going lower, her chest curved into her hips. Where her legs then parted underneath the dress...
I caught ahold of myself.
I got completely lost in thought about her. I hadn't ever seen her this way before. Always so much younger she was. But then again, I was much younger than Padme.
I remembered how it felt to long after her. My mind floated for a moment, did Ahsoka ever think of me this way?
Ashoka POV
Master was very quiet. I was too. This place was beautiful. I enjoyed observing everything, taking it all in. The streams, the sunlight, the flowers in bloom, the way Anakin's hair flowed in the slight breeze.
It was like my mind fell under a spell. I noticed him more and more. I guess I had always felt close to him. But now I feel like this is different. Maturing next to him as a role model and someone to look up to was hard. I remember dreaming of him some nights. Waking up and discovering that I had dreamt about him. Dreamt a very sensual dream. I can remember exactly how I felt that first night. A flurry of emotions. But he never paid any attention to me in that way. Until now. I could feel his mind focusing on me. Nothing seemed to distract him. I caught him twice looking at me. I didn't feel awkward or anything. Admittedly, I kind of liked it.