𝗙𝗔𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 | anakin skywalker

✰ 68: two suns

The moment they reached the other side of the moon, the Venator-class cruiser stared their little starship in the face and, once the people on the bridge realized what it was, immediately took their aim. There weren't supposed to be any ships in this area, and since there was the possibility it could be Ahsoka, they began shooting. Their rear shields broke hold and the back of the ship was damaged before Rex finally was able to make the jump.

Once they entered hyperspace, Rex and Ahsoka went into the small engine room to see what they could do about any damage, while Obi-Wan stayed on the bridge. Anakin and Akya went towards the benches in the main part of the ship. "You should get some rest," Akya said, as she and Anakin took a seat across from each other. Anakin looked like he needed sleep, desperately. The circles under his eyes were dark and his eyelids looked heavy. He had barely smiled since she'd woken, and he definitely had been crying.

"I don't need it," he said.

"Yes, you do," Akya replied. "Just close your eyes for a little while."

"I won't," he said. "If I sleep, I'm going to have nightmares again. He knows I've turned back, Akya. He's going to try and tempt me back to the dark side with more false prophecies and visions. He's going to show me what will happen if I don't come back."

"I need you to sleep, Ani," she said. "You're going to have to eventually. I'll sit here," she said. "I'll protect you. If you look like you're having a bad nightmare, I'll wake you. I promise."

Anakin sighed. "Alright," he agreed. He put his back against the side wall and slumped down, closing his eyes.

"Sleep well," Akya said. Anakin smiled as best he could.

— ★ ✰ ☆ —

They landed in the spaceport of Mos Eisely, where the suns of Tatooine had just risen and the markets and cantinas were already bustling. Before vacating the ship, the five of them laid out the plans for that day.

"We need food, weapons, new clothes, and a new ship," said Obi-Wan. "I'll go with Ahsoka to get clothes and food, Rex can deal with weapons, and Akya and Anakin can take the ship. We should meet back at the cantina at 1600 hours. If we're not back by then, something has gone wrong."

"Understood," Rex and Ahsoka agreed. Anakin and Akya just nodded.

"Very well," said Obi-Wan.  "Keep comms on, but only use them for emergencies," he finished. The ramp opened behind him and he, Rex, and Ahsoka stepped off after a nod to Anakin and Akya, into the harsh Tatooine sun.  The moment the ramp had opened, Akya could feel the warmth coming inside.

"Let's go," said Akya, taking Anakin's hand and pulling.  He didn't budge.  "Oh, come on," she said.

"You go," he said, staring outside.  "I'll, uh, stay here with Artoo."

The droid beeped behind him.

"No way are you leaving me alone out there," she said.  "You're coming.  Whether you like it or not.  I'm pregnant, remember? I need you.  The faster we do this, the faster we can get out of here."

Anakin sighed.  "Alright," he said.  "But only because I love you."

"Good," said Akya.  The two Jedi put their hoods up, then walked off the ship, Artoo following closely behind.  They stepped onto the sand and a light breeze hit their faces. The ramp closed behind them, and the couple started making their way out of the landing area and into town.  It was a bright day, and hot, but Akya was used to it— as if she'd never left.