I Hate You More (Anakin Skywalker x Reader)

30 - Alastair Caine

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(a/n): I'm the worst at updating within a reasonable time period lol so please skim the last chapter if you need a refresher! ❤️

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Obi-Wan POV:

In Alderaan...

"How exactly does Bo-Katan plan to help us?" I asked Lilliana curiously as she slowly stood with documents in her hand from a royal blue, high end cathedra chair, with gold motifs rimmed at the top edge.

The two of us are currently alone in her office, finishing mapping out the strong and weak points of the palace in case of an invasion, and carefully deciding where to station soldiers.

"She is going to send one of her battalions here, and another in Coruscant." She explained while setting out a holo-communicator on her table, probably preparing to call (y/n) and tell her our plan.

I scoffed silently through my nose. "Well, I certainly hope she holds true to that promise." I mused, more to myself. Even though these circumstances have led me to believe Bo-Katan is trustworthy, I still couldn't shake my feelings of unease as I remember who she used to be, and the destruction she helped to cause.

Lilliana rolled her eyes amusedly, "You two seem to be getting along fabulously." She deadpanned.

A small smile rose on my lips, "I am fine with her now. I just often need to remind myself that she is not the same person she used to be during her sisters reign." I sighed, my stomach churning from many old memories I wished I could forget. At one point I did have a connection with Duchess Satine, though I was never actually in love with her. But the loss was still harsh regardless, even more so because I was the one who failed to save her.

"Ah yes," Lilliana smirked slowly, "I seem to remember Bo telling me you have a tendency to chase after royals."

Of course she told her that. I'm hardly surprised; she'll strike at any opportunity to embarrass me. But this topic does bring up another conversation I've been meaning to have.

"Well, I could say the same for you." I countered, with an edge in my tone. "You seem to have a tendency to fall in love with Jedi."

She whipped her head towards me, seeming almost offended at my blunt words. "What exactly are you implying?"

I boldly held her gaze with my own, "I had to find out from your daughter that Qui-Gon—my late Jedi Master—was not only the King's brother, but also your first love."

This piece of information began to make sense the more I dwelled upon it. Qui-Gon was the reason we realized how much trouble Alderaan was in all those years ago; no one else knew personal information regarding the royal family except for him. It was a tad strange at the time, but I never questioned it since my excitement to be going on a solo mission as a Padawan overtook me.

But ultimately, it's thanks to my former Master that both (y/n) and her mother are still alive, and that there is still hope for this kingdom. If I hadn't been sent as a reinforcement, then there's no telling what the state of this planet would look like right now.

I had wanted to ask Lilliana about her relationship with Qui-Gon after (y/n) first told me, but I never could think of a good way to start the conversation. But now that Bo-Katan has arrived and is apparently Avery's birth mother—the fact that she's a mother period still shocks me—I feel the need to bring up this topic even more. It undoubtedly gave me a eccentric feeling to say out loud.