The Child

Chapter 19

Bella and her father returned to Coruscant with the clones while Bo-Katan and her Night Owls, with some Mandalorians came to Coruscant also, (I've forgot the group name last chapter sorry) stayed to start immediate work of rebuilding Mandalore, luckily it wasn't as damaged as it was in the last Civil War, so it would take maximum 3 weeks. Bella was thankful for this, she longed to have her home back.

Currently they were heading to the hospital to visit the Duchess. When they got there she seemed well, she was sitting on a little sofa by a huge window in the room with her IV next to her, hanging from a pole with wheels. She didn't notice them come in, she just enjoyed the warmth of the sunlight resting on her face.

The 2 stood silently by the door, not wanting to intrude her peaceful state. They felt she deserved it.

They approached her, silencing their footsteps to not disturb her. Bella sat next to her smiling, while Obi-wan lent down behind her and wrapped his arms around her. "Oh hello," the blonde said opening her eyes to see them with her. "Hello mother, how are you feeling?" Bella asked, they both hoped she was better, they worried about her. "A lot better, thank you sweetheart. How was the offensive?"
"Our daughter kicked ass!" Obi-wan commented, chuckling at Satine who was shaking her head, at his unusual childish behaviour, yet smiling.

"We'll be able to return home in a few weeks, the damage isn't too bad," Bella said to reassure her mother, she could sense her homesickness. "That's great to hear sweetheart," she smiled hugging her daughter, "Bella, go join everyone and celebrate with them, you deserve to join," the Jedi encouraged, seeing her eyes light up at the permission. From the window you could see some of the Mandalorian fireworks originating from a bar, it was clear that they were overjoyed to reclaim their land. When her mother looked at her and nodded Bella smiled and left, ready to celebrate the victory with the clones and Mandalorian warriors.

"I'm glad you're feeling better Tinie," Obi-wan announced giving her a small smile. "I'm glad you 2 are unharmed. I was worried," the blonde smiled leaning her head on the shoulder of the Jedi that was now sitting next to her on the sofa. He put his arm around her as she leaned in, letting out a content sigh.

"I've missed you all these years you know, I always thought I'd have to take the secret of Bella's parents to my grave," she announced and Obi-wan could partly relate to that statement, he missed her too. "I've missed you too. I've regretted leaving you, I hope you know that," he replied looking at her lovingly. She nodded, yet she remained silent, of course she knew.

"Tinie," Obi-wan said quietly, just enough to get her attention. "Have you considered my proposal?" Satine gave him an amused smile, he wouldn't let it go without an answer. "Yes I have considered it," she stated taking her time with her answer, even though she knew the Jedi was eager for her answer. "What do you think my answer is Obi?" Now she's just milking it he thought. "You're such a tease," he said making her chuckle but he replied anyway, "well, I hope you'll say yes of course, you would've most likely if I asked you back then but I don't know about now, we've grown, time had passed, things have changed."
"Indeed, but love never dies Obi," he looked at her, "does that mean..." she nodded, which left him a little speechless. "Of course I'll marry you Obi, even if it's in secret."

With that she gave him a chaste kiss on the lips then leaned her head back against his shoulder, leaving the Jedi a little stunned. He pulled her closer and enjoyed watching the sunset and Mandalorian fireworks with her through the window.

~~meanwhile with Bella and the troops~~

"Vi cuyir te champions" was the only thing that could be heard in the bar right now from the CloneTroopers and Mandalorians. The Mandalorians also occasionally chanted "An hail te heir be Manda'yaim." They were all drinking, dancing and relaxing from the battle.

Bella was currently sitting with Cody and Ali at a fairly isolated table, talking, laughing and just being completely chill. "So wait let me get this straight, you're confirming that the Duchess is your mother?" Ali double checked almost choking on his drink, of course he suspected it sometimes but he never dwelled on it too long. Bella nodded chugging down the rest of her beverage and ordering another. Cody chuckled, "wouldn't be surprised if my Jedi General is your father. Hell you even look like him not to mention you 2 behave the same!"
"I trust you 2 to keep this a secret, even from my parents, wasn't supposed to say anything but I've come to trust you after knowing you 2" Bella said holding her glass to her lips. The men nodded putting their right hands to their chests promising her to keep her father a secret. Bella being Satine's daughter was already rumoured so it was only a matter of time before they'd confirm it publicly, at least that's what Bella thought.

After a few minutes a lot of the people were pretty drunk, Bella (having the legendary Kenobi genes) never got drunk easily and Ali never drank enough to loose his mind around her. Despite this they both joined in the drunken dancing because it was fun and this was a celebration, so they just wanted to let go of the stress that came with reclaiming Mandalore and the rebuilding plan.

That evening was spent rather well at that bar, everyone seemed to enjoy it and for the clones from Obi-wan's battalion it was a nice break from the Clone Wars.

Mado'a translations:
Vi cuyir te champions: we are thé champions (sorry had to XD)
An hail te heir be Manda'yaim: all hail the heir of Mandalore

A/N: hi guys! Thank you guys so much for 1k views on this fic! And sorry it took a while for the update I didn't really have time due to my studies (I swear history will kill me one day) but I'm glad I could give you guys this chapter ^^