Star Wars: Imagines

Obligations (Anakin Skywalker)

Prompt:
Anakin and Altheria, alongside their Padawans, Suth and Ahsoka, are sent to confront Count Dooku on Geonosis.

Requested by AllisonTart

She/Her❥
•OC Insert

Part 2! Clouded Judgement

3rd POV: Altheria
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Altheria sighed deeply while staring down at the planet as they landed. She and Anakin Skywalker have been sent to confront Count Dooku on Geonosis, and she couldn't help but be nervous. She had never fought a Sith Lord before— her and her Padawan, a young Chiss named Suth, were strictly posted on planets to protect civilians from the droids. Suth was nervous too— Altheria could sense it.

However, Altheria felt a dash of confidence over Anakin being present during this mission. He and his Padawan, a Togruta named Ahsoka, had many run ins with Sith, especially Count Dooku. Although Altheria and Suth had little experience with this type of combat, she still trusted the force, and her accompaniment,
"Approaching the surface of Geonosis!" the familiar voice of Hawk echoed through the ship.

Altheria, Suth, Anakin, and Ahsoka were loaded in a Clone Trooper transport ship alongside a handful of the 501st. The rest of Anakin's battalion was following close behind. Altheria's group was ready to take on anything the Separatists could throw at them.

"Land us near the Droid Factory!" Anakin responded while looking up at the speakers that Hawk spoke through, "Get the boys ready for a fight— they know we are coming."

Altheria couldn't help but grip her lightsaber hilt reflexively. She was nervous— more nervous than she's ever been before. She wasn't sure what she was most worried about; her own health and safety, or the heath and safety of Anakin and her Padawan. Ever since Anakin and Altheria had confessed their feelings for one another, she had noticed her anxiety levels had risen over the safety of the Chosen One. Altheria knew Anakin was going through the same anxious bout,

"How are you feeling, Master Altais?" Anakin asked his secret lover in a whisper tone, "I can sense your anxiety. It's all over the place."

Altheria blushed in embarrassment over Anakin's words. He was right though; she was very worried,
"I'm alright," she responded quickly, taking the advantage of Ahsoka and Sith's conversation to tell him how she really felt, "I'm just worried I may lose you."

Anakin made a clicking sound with his tongue, and sighed. He wrapped his hand around Altheria's lovingly; squeezing softly, "My love, I would cross the whole galaxy to be by your side. Someone like the Count will not rip us apart."

Her chest swelled, full of love for the Chosen One. It's odd how one simple concept could put Altheria's mind at ease, yet here she was. Anakin could change her mood unlike any other.
Altheria squeezed her lover's hand right back; the anxiety leaving her system, "Thanks, Ani."

He nodded reassuringly, and regretfully pulled his hand out of hers. The ship had successfully landed on the surface of Geonosis without a single Separatist shot fired. Hawk was truly an excellent pilot— perhaps even rivalling Anakin Skywalker himself. No pilot could maneuver a Separatist-controlled world without getting noticed besides someone like Hawk.

The door to the outside opened. The 501st spilled out and immediately began to make a home base. It was out of range of the Droid Factory scanners, so it will be relatively safe. Of course, Anakin and Altheria anticipated Droid search groups, so a few Clones were posted at every possible point around the base camp, and rotated accordingly.