(a/n This one is shorter than usual and that is because I want to put all of the next events that are going to occur into one long chapter, which of course I will be posting tomorrow.)

Anakin's POV

I held her closely as she slept soundly in my arms. The events she described were going through my head over and over on repeat for the last few hours. I knew why she didn't want to tell me, she knew I would feel exactly how I am feeling right now.

I was scared, no, more like terrified. I hated the idea of the dark side playing with her head, trying to make her break.

I squeezed her tightly, but not tight enough for her to wake up. I just needed to keep feeling her warmth to calm my nerves.

I know the dark side is difficult to suppress, especially when you've already let it in. I had a hard time adjusting after I killed the sand people. I felt it in me for a long time and it was only when I met this beautiful woman in my arms that it ceased to exist. She brought out the good in me. I wanted to have a pure heart to give her.

I believe it's the baby that brought her back, he resembles everything good about her. But now the darkness is peering its ugly head, trying to fight and take over because deep down there are still things that hurt her and still things that fuel her fear. But I couldn't let that happen, I couldn't lose her again, I wouldn't know what to do. I barely survived the first time she was gone.

I placed my hand on her stomach to feel my son, "Keep protecting your mom." I whispered to him, "I need you both here with me." I could feel his energy and it was a beautiful feeling, I barely learned of his existence just a few hours ago and I'd already burn this entire galaxy if it meant keeping him safe. I brought my hand up to (y/n)'s face and I cupped it gently as I gazed on her sleeping face. "Please stay with me." I pressed my lips to her forehead and I felt her turn under my touch, but she never woke. "I promise to never let anyone hurt you again." I whispered as  I held her tightly and started to hum the sweet melody she loved so much. The one my mother used to hum to me, that I now get to hum to Hayden when I have him in my arms.

After a few minutes I stopped and I heard her groan, "Keep going." She whispered as she kept her eyes closed and she snuggled closer to me. "It's soothing."

I smiled down at her and could feel my heart beating faster just by the sound of her voice. "Anything for you." I continued to hum to her until I felt her fall back asleep and then I quickly followed.

I woke up to the sound of my comlink for the tenth time. It was the council for sure, wondering where Obi-Wan and I have disappeared off to.

I grabbed it from the night stand and threw it against the wall for it to break. I didn't want to talk to any of them, not that they have done anything wrong to me specifically,  but I didn't want them to make (y/n) feel like a criminal.

 I know a part of her was too afraid to face them and I know she still held anger towards them. I just wanted to keep her away from anything that might set her off. I know it might seem like I'm babying her but I feel like I need to, she's so fragile right now and I'm afraid that one wrong move and she's going to crack.

"What was that?" She asked as she sat up and started to open up her eyes.

"Nothing." I brushed my fingers through her hair, she relaxed against my touch and leaned her head back down on me. She started to place soft kisses on my neck causing me to shiver. "Don't tell me you're trying to go again?" I smirked and she chuckled against my neck.

She got on top of me and pressed her lips down to mine and I kissed her back as I ran my fingers through her hair, I began to get excited, hoping this was leading where I expected it to.

She pulled away from me and sighed, "Anakin we need to talk about Rey."

I groaned as I laid my head back, "Right now?" I whined as the man in me wanted to finish what we were starting.

She shot me a glare that said 'yes right now', "She's going to come, I can feel it."

"I'll take care of that when the time comes and you will stay far away from her. I need you to keep you and our baby safe." I leaned back up to continue kissing her but she stopped me.

"Have the clones been disbursed yet?" She asked and my eyes slightly widened, how did she know that the council was planning to do that? Once Master Fisto discovered the powered down droids, they deemed the war to be over. Especially with Grievous, Dooku, and Palpatine dead. The clones were being released tomorrow. But she wasn't here for that. And the only reason I know is because Obi-Wan told me about it on the way to get her from Tatooine.

"How did you know about that?" I questioned.

"Because she knew that's what you would do, you can't let them Anakin," Her eyes were looking intently into mine, "She has a whole other army and she plans to attack the temple," She stood up quickly and began to put her clothes on, "We need to tell the council."

I stood up and grabbed ahold of her arm to stop her, "You're not going anywhere near them." I spoke a little more angrily than I intended. I was just afraid of how she would react being near them again. 

She grabbed my hand and gently pulled it off of her, "I'll be okay, I will tell them what I know and then I will go somewhere safe till Rey is found," She stood on her tiptoes to place a  kiss on my cheek, "Maybe to Naboo and get the baby's room ready." She smiled up at me and I sighed knowing I couldn't say no to those beautiful eyes.

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(y/n)'s POV

"This is bold," Master Piell addressed me as I stood nervously in front of the council members, all but Yoda who was on Kashyyyk  and of course Windu, "I should have you arrested right now." He spat and I grew nervous at the thought of being locked away again.

"Master Piell that is not what we agreed upon," Master Ti scolded him before turning her attention to me, "I'm sure you understand why your presence is unsettling (y/n). As happy as I am to see that you were able to be pulled back out nor do I blame you for the events that occurred, not everyone feels as I do." She half-smiled sympathetically, she was always my favorite one on the council, other than Obi-Wan of course. Who was also not here, most likely off with Satine somewhere.

"I understand Master Ti, I am only here to let you all know what I've learned then I plan to leave Coruscant." I assured them and they all stared at me waiting for me to continue, "The shut down of the droids was just a ploy, she has a whole other army waiting to take the temple as soon as you release the clones."

"And where are these supposed droids?" Piell asked me with attitude showing he didn't trust my words. I felt Anakin become irritated next to me and I interlocked my fingers with his to let him know that I was okay and I saw a few of the council members narrow their eyes at our contact.

"She said they were here in Coruscant, but I don't know where they are specifically." I sighed sadly, wishing I paid more attention to her when she would speak, but I always found it so boring so I didn't care enough to listen. I was mostly focused on the who storming the temple part, which is what I was excited for, at the time of course.

"Of course you don't." He rolled his eyes and I let out an annoyed sigh. 

The nerve they have to give me attitude after what they did. If anything I'm the one who should be getting an apology from them after what these disgusting liars did to me. Lying to me and then locking me away in a cage like animal, they're lucky I don't kill them all right n- I felt Anakin's grip on me tighten, he was sensing my rising anger and he did it to comfort me. I allowed myself to relax, I was letting the anger get to me and I needed to calm down.

I took a few deep breaths and began to speak  calmly, "I'm sorry I don't know more," I told them all I knew and I wanted to leave now, I wasn't comfortable here anymore. "I'll be going." I turned to leave and the doors behind me shut tightly with the force.

"She needs to be arrested for what she did to Windu!" Piell shouted, "Why are we letting this Sith leave?!" He seethed with anger.

"I agree." Mundi nodded towards him and the rest of the council looked uncertain amongst each other. 

I began to panic. No, they were gonna take me away and then what? Lock me back up? What's going to happen to my baby? Was the voice in the mirror right? Will they take our baby from us?

I told you so.

Suddenly the doors slammed open and the council members jumped as they all eyed my husband who was glaring at them with anger. That's when I realized it was him who forcibly opened the doors. "No one is taking her anywhere." He growled and stood in front of me protectively. "If you try, you'll be going through me first."

"Enough." Master Ti stood up and faced the council, "Master Yoda was very clear when he said that nothing was to happen to her if she found her way back. We are the Jedi, hate and vengeance are not things that we stand for. It's love and forgiveness." A few of the members nodded in agreement and the rest did not. She turned to face us, "Go." She smiled and Anakin grabbed ahold of my hand and pulled me out of the room and tried leading me to his speeder, but I sensed something.

I stopped in my tracks and he turned to me confused, "What is it?"

I ran to the window that was leading out to Coruscant, where I saw thousands of droids marching up the temple with her in the lead, "She's here."