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Anakin's POV
I stepped out of the bedroom while (y/n) still laid in the bed sleeping and opened the holographic image of Tech in my hand, "Hey Tech, please tell me this call deems good news."

He nodded with a half-smile, "I'm so sorry I've been taking so long with your request General, but I'm happy to tell you that I've fully decrypted the drive as of last night." He informed me, much to my excitement.

I sighed with relief, "Thank the force, I was starting to believe that you lost it." I joked with a light laugh. I was telling the truth though, I really did start to suspect he lost it or damaged it on one of their suicide missions. The Bad Batch are a group of great man, but they're wild compared to the other clones.

He chuckled as he shook his head, "No sir, but I must request that you come here yourself to retrieve the drive, I don't believe sending this information across servers is safe." His playful tone fell and he looked serious, and also afraid?

I looked down the halls to make sure I was still alone and there were no eavesdroppers around. Once I felt secure, I continued, "Is it what I expected?" I asked; hoping he could at least tell me that.

He was quiet as he looked off screen, then he finally looked back up to me with the same serious expression, "I don't think this is something anyone expected, please just come when you can, and only come with those you trust. Tell no one else about this, and be careful with those you do trust."

I nodded, feeling worried about what it could possibly be that would even scare him and why he thinks I shouldn't trust anyone, "I'll be there in a few hours, I'll call you when I'm close by, stay safe until then."

"You as well General." He saluted me before hanging up the call.

I sighed and turned around to go back into my room; I quickly jumped in surprise, when I noticed (y/n) standing right behind me with a confused look on her face. How the fuck is she so quiet? She nearly gave me a heart attack, "You're leaving?" She asked in a sad tone.

Fuck I'm going to have to leave her here and I really didn't want to. But I have to do this, for her.

I nodded as I lightly pushed her back inside so I could go in as well and close the door, "Yes, but it'll only be a few hours Princess, I'm going to Kamino to give a quick drill to a batch of new troops." I lied to her and I felt extremely guilty for it. But I didn't want to tell her the truth just yet, she adores the Chancellor and I wasn't sure if she would react the same way Cal did to Ahsoka; angry and protective. I'll tell her everything as soon as I get back.

"But what about me?" She questioned with a lip quiver, "I just got back, I don't want you to go."

My chest ached as I wrapped my arms around her waist, I'd give in if I could, "I'm sorry my love, I promise I'll be back soon. You can spend some time here with the Padawans and even Master Yoda." I felt safe leaving her in the care of those three, especially Master Yoda.

Obi-Wan won't be here since I plan to take him with me to Kamino.

She sighed in defeat and nodded, "Will you keep in contact with me so I know you're okay?" She hugged me tight as she laid her head against my chest.

"Of course I will," I kissed the top of her head for reassurance, "I'll call you every hour until I return."

She lifted her head up to look at me with a sad smile. I would give anything to stay here with her, but I have to do this and as soon as this is all over, we'll have our whole lives to stay together. I'll never part from her again, "Okay, just promise me you'll be safe."

I cupped her cheek as I pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, "You know I will, I will always come back to you my Princess."

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I kissed every inch of her face as I said goodbye to her, it killed me to leave her again so soon. But this information can potentially save her, and once there are no more threats to her or her well-being, we can get out of here and have a life of our own. Putting this whole war behind us. I'll leave it to the shit council to find Grievous too, it's not our problem anymore.

"Can't I come with you?" She asked sadly.

I shook my head, "You're much safer here with them," I nudged my head towards are Padawans who were standing a few feet away from us, their eyes were locked on each other as they giggled in their conversation. "I'll be back soon, I'll call you every hour starting now okay?" I smiled down at her while I held her face in my hands.

She nodded, but I could still see the worry and sadness in her eyes, "Don't even be a second late."

"I wouldn't dream of it." I kissed her on the lips one last time before finally letting her go. My palms now felt cold without the touch of her warm face, and my stomach twisted in an uncomfortable knot while I backed away from her, "I love you."

"I love you too." She smiled the best she could as she watched me step fully up the ramp where Artoo, Obi-Wan and Rex were waiting for me. She stood there with both Cal and Ahsoka by her side as they watched our ship begin to lift up, "Anakin!" She called to me over the loud engines, "May the force be with you."

I smiled down at her as I blew her a kiss, "Goodbye Princess, may the force be with you." The ramp begin to lift to hide my view of her, and the last image I saw of her were her scared (y/e/c) eyes.

I sighed when I could no longer see her, the knot in my stomach only tightened, "She'll be okay Anakin, Yoda will be watching over her." Obi-Wan did his best to calm my nerves.

I nodded while biting the inside of my cheek as I looked down to the metal floors, "I know, but I just have a bad feeling."

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(y/n)'s POV
I sat in Anakin's room with both Cal and Ahsoka as they talked to me, trying to catch me up on whatever I may have missed while I was.. away.

I pushed the images of their deaths away from my mind as I did my best to focus on what they were saying instead. But it was hard, I can't get certain things out of my mind and I felt like I was going to go insane, "Are you okay Master?" Cal asked sweetly as he scooted closer to me and held my hand in his.

I nodded while breaking eye contact so he can't see through me, "I'm okay, just a little tired is all."

"Is there anything you want us to do for you?" Ahsoka scooted closer to me as well and laid her head against my shoulder. They were doing their best to comfort me and I loved every moment of it.

It actually was making me feel better having them this close to me. Hearing their breathing, feeling their warmth, and knowing they are actually alive.

If you see people die as often as I did, reality and fabrication start to blend together; making you question your own reality.

But this, what I'm feeling now, I know it's real, I know they're here with me.

"What you're doing now is perfect." I sighed in content, "So, tell me how it happened."

"How what happened?" Cal asked with a confused tone.

I chuckled as I side-eyed him, "You two, Anakin tells me I've missed quite a few things."

I figured this conversation would be a wonderful distraction from my mind eating thoughts. I've always adored the idea of them together and I've been wanting it to happen since day one; when I saw him look at her for the first time and his cheeks grew red. He could hardly look her in the eyes without getting flustered.

"Well," Cal laughed nervously and I saw a blush rise to his cheeks, "It started with this."

His hand caught my attention when his fingertips lightly caressed a Japor Snippet around his neck. My eyes brightened as I pulled out my own that was resting inside of pajama shirt, "Looks like we're twins."

He smiled brightly, "That's exactly what I thought when she gave it to me," He looked down at it with love in his eyes, then he looked back up to me, "I really missed you Master."

"I missed you more." I squeezed his hand that was still holding mine.

"Hey I missed you too." Ahsoka slightly whined from her lack of attention.

I chuckled as I turned to face her, "I missed you more as well," I hugged her to me with my free hand, "Both of you mean so much to me, never forget that." I closed my eyes to stop myself from crying. I can't explain how happy I am to finally be here with all of them again, I just hope things start to get better soon, "Now let's get back you telling me about your little love stor-"

I was cut off by the sound of the door opening without a knock. I snapped my gaze over to see Master Yoda in the entry way. I smiled when he slowly walked in, excited to see him now that I'm in a better mindset, "Feeling better are you?" He asked as his gaze lowered to the bracelet on my wrist.

I nodded, "I feel as good as I can for someone in my condition." I responded honestly.

Even though I was afraid of those in the temple, not knowing who it could be that's been messing with me, I still felt a sense of peace. My mind has been quiet for the first time in a long time. Plus I know Anakin will be okay, he's completely surrounded by loyal clones, and Obi-Wan, who I know can be trusted. If there's anyone who loves Anakin just as much as I do, it's him.

"Good, that is," He smiled, but it quickly fell as he took in a deep breath, "But bad news, I'm afraid I have." He looked more to Cal than me as he spoke his next words, "Pass, the vote did not. Remains on the council, Master Windu does."

"What!" Cal immediately jump up with anger in his eyes, Ahsoka jumped up as well to rush to her boyfriend to help calm him down. Those little words were enough to set him off like ticking time bomb, not that I blame him, "They let him stay after what he did to me? Seriously?" He was breathing heavily with anger and not even Ahsokas calm words were helping him.

I felt horrible for him, he looked incredibly hurt by this decision. The people he thought were supposed to be there for him, the people he thought he could trust; keep letting him down.

And I was pissed as well, how could they not take Windu out of the order? Is he seriously what they think a Jedi is supposed to be?

This is why I've lost all trust and faith in the order, I can't wait to get out of here and take Cal with me. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if it was one of them who's been doing everything to me.

"Failed you, I have. Listen to me, they did not." Yoda's ears dropped down sadly, he knew this news would hurt him and I hate that he had to break it to him.

Cal ran his fingers through his red hair in frustration, "This can't seriously be happening," he whispered to himself, "He doesn't deserve to stay like nothing happened, he deserves retribution for what he did." He exclaimed in disbelief as he wiped under his eyes.

He then lifted up his shirt to reveal the horrific scars across his chest, my heart ached at the sight. He's right, Windu does deserve retribution for this. I took a deep breath to calm down my own rage that was building.

"This is because of him Master Yoda, how can they keep him?" He dropped his shirt down forcefully while Ahsoka still attempted to calm him down.

He finally allowed her to as she hugged him and he held her head to his chest, "I'm so sorry Cal." She whispered. He didn't respond to her, he only tightened his eyes closed to suppress his rage filled tears.

I eyed my father, "Explain how they overlooked this."

"Valuable Jedi for the war, they think he is." He sighed sadly, "Do nothing more I can, deeply sorry I am."

I nodded in understanding, I know if it was solely up to him, Windu would have been kicked out months ago, "I know you did your best." But that still doesn't help with how angry I felt at the council. My poor Padawan is over here completely shattered by this decision.

"Something else there is." Yoda used his cane to walk closer to me with apologetic eyes, "Leave, I must."

I groaned in annoyance, "You too?"

He nodded with a frown, "To Kashyyyk I must go, only me the Wookiee's trust." He reached his claw forward and placed it on my hand, "Return soon I will, safe in here, you will be."

I sighed as I nodded once more, "It's fine I understand." I keep forgetting that we're still in the middle of an actual war. I haven't been on the battlefield in so long; which reminds me, I wonder how my battalion is doing.

He smiled sadly, "Love you I do."

"I love you too Dad." I leaned forward and hugged him, "Bring me a Mysess Blossom while you're there." Those plants are pretty rare to find, but he always manages to bring me one every time he comes back from Kashyyyk.

He smiled when our hug broke, "I will."

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