(Before reading this chapter, I want to say that this book is coming to an end, about 3-4 chapters left maybe. But once it is finished I will be posting my third, and possibly final, AnakinxReader fic, it's called Tormented. There's only so much I can come up with haha but I'm excited for it and who knows maybe I'll do a fourth if inspiration hits. But so far that's not the plan. Anyways please enjoy this chapter, it has its sad moments, it's scary moments, it's happy moments, and  it's tragic moments. But I do promise that the ending to this book is something you will love. So don't lose faith in me hehe♥️ enjoy!)

(y/n)'s POV
"You're doing great (y/n), keep pushing." My doctor instructed me.

"Ah!" I screamed as I pushed harder. The pain was intense, but not unbearable. The thought of finally holding my baby was enough to make it all worth it, "Oh my god." I breathed out, taking a quick breathe before I had to push again.

Anakin still had his hand in mine, "You're so strong baby, you're doing an amazing job." He encouraged me and I gave him a weak smile. I was so exhausted but I knew I had to keep going.

I could hear the talking of all of our friends outside our room, I wanted to ask them to let Padme in but I didn't want anyone else to feel left out.

"We're going to need you to push again okay? Just a few more." Nurse Maria instructed me and I gave her a slow nod.

I took a deep inhale and pushed with all of my strength. Letting out loud screams that echoed along the walls, I quickly stopped, I was so tired, "You can't stop honey we need you to keep going." My doctor spoke softly but still with urgency.

I shook my head as I breathed heavily, "I can't, I'm so tired. I can't do this." I started to cry. My body was screaming at me to stop, it wasn't just the pain, it was something else.

"Look at me," Anakin demanded and I did as he asked. I turned my gaze to meet his, "Yes you can, if anyone can do this, it's you. Please keep going, I'm right here with you." He squeezed my hand and wiped my tears with the other one.

What would I do without him?

I nodded and turned my attention back to the doctors and nurses, "Okay." I spoke to them. I fought through my exhaustion and uneasy feelings to push again.

"He's almost out!" Nurse Maria smiled up at me. Just one more push, I can do this. Only one more. I did my last push with a scream and the room filled with the cries of my baby.

Oh thank god.

I dropped my head down with my eyes closed and caught my breathe. "He's so beautiful." I heard Anakin speak, "Look at him." His voice filled with so much love and softness.

I tried opening my eyes to look, to see my baby. But I couldn't.

Wait.

No..

Why can't I open my eyes?

Frantic beeping filled the room, "Mr.Skywalker I'm going to need you to move." I heard the doctor talk in a panicked tone.

"What- what's happening?" I heard Anakin's voice filled with worry.

"Her blood pressure is dropping, she's hemorrhaging." Maria answered him and I felt a hand on my shoulder, "Honey can you hear me?"

Yes I can hear you.

I'm so weak, I just want to go to sleep.

"Save her!" Anakin shouted with pain in his voice. I even heard the sound of whimpers from him crying, "Obi-Wan!"

I felt hands all over me, "We're doing the best we can." She responded to him.

Am I dying? I didn't see this coming. I saw happiness in my future, I saw love and a family. I can't die here.

But I'm so tired.

YN:I'm going to sleep now.

A:No! Stay awake for me please, give me time, I can help you.

YN:But I'm so tired Anakin.

A:Don't you dare leave me!

A: (y/n)?

A:(y/n)!

Where am I? I stood with darkness surrounding me.

"You're dying my child." I turned to the voice and my eyes widened.

"Father?" I stood there stunned as I gazed upon a face I hadn't seen in so long. Dooku, "I don't understand, how am I dying?"

He chuckled as he walked closer to me with his hands behind his back, "Child birth is an unpredictable thing, little one. Complications come at every turn."

I shook my head in disbelief, "No, I'm not supposed to die. I'm supposed to have a happy life, the life that you took away from me." I spat at him as I backed away.

He visibly sighed, "Despite what you might think, I truly loved you, my daughter."

I scoffed at his ridiculous words, "You tried to kill me, that's a funny way to show your love for someone." I eyed him with disgust.

"A mistake I can never make up for." I stood there stunned, did he just admit that he was wrong? "The Dark Side clouds a lot of judgement, something I'm sure you understand by now."

I slowly nodded, not sure if I'm hearing what I'm actually hearing, "You admit that you were wrong?"

He nodded, "For so many things that I did to you." He was now in front of me and he placed a hand on my cheek, "You always brought out the light in me, which is why I treated you so harshly. The darkness in me didn't take too kindly to that feeling and for that, I'm deeply sorry little one."

I almost felt like crying, my whole life I felt so unloved. Does this mean that I really was?

He backed away from me, "You still have it in you, you know." He waved his hand and a dark shadow casted out of me, I turned to my left to see a shadowy figure of myself. It was completely black and made out of smoke, except for a yellow glow where eyes would be, "And it'll stay there until you make the choice to cast it out on your own." He waved his hand again and the figure blew into me and disappeared, black smoke surrounded me before fading away.

I blinked rapidly, "I don't understand, I did make the choice." Didn't I?

He shook his head, "No my daughter, the child made the choice for you."

"(y/n) please don't go."

I looked up to the sound of Anakins voice, it echoed around this place, "Do be careful, I've seen what's to come." I drew my attention back to Dooku, "I've tried showing them to you both, to prepare you."

That was him?

"You're responsible for our nightmares?"

He nodded, "The beginning is inevitable, but there are so many different endings. I just hope you both make the right choices to get a good one. For both your sakes."

"I need you." Anakins voice echoed once more.

"He's calling for you, you should go now. Before you're stuck here with me." He half-smiled.

I could feel the pull, the pull back to life. But there's one thing I wanted to do before I go. I ran forward and hugged him. He was stunned for a moment, but he hugged me back, "I love you little one, I always have."

~*~•~*~

Anakin's POV
She opened her eyes, finally. It's been hours since she was stable and the relief I felt was unlike any other. She blinked for a moment before her eyes landed on me, "You scared the hell out of me." I felt tears come to my eyes and I bent down to kiss her. She kissed me back softly.

"What happened?" She asked in a low tone, groggy tone.

"You were losing a lot of blood but you're okay now, they found out what was wrong quickly. And well, I kind of did the rest, with a little help," I smiled, I almost thought we weren't going to be able to save her. It was almost like something was fighting against us. If Master Yoda didn't help, I don't think we would have succeeded. I turned around to see Hayden stirring in his little bed, "There's someone who wants to meet you."

(y/n)'s POV
My eyes darted to where his eyes went and even though I couldn't see him. I felt him. I already wanted to cry, "Bring him to me please." I begged as I slowly pushed myself up.

Anakin walked over and gently picked up the baby, "Hayden, this is your mom." He looked up and smiled at me before placing the baby in my arms.

My heart pounded at the sight of his beautiful blue eyes, he looked just like Anakin. Sandy blonde hair, light skin, and crystal blue eyes. But he had my nose and my lips. He was absolutely perfect, "He's so beautiful." I began to sob, my hormones were everywhere right now.

I felt Anakins hand on my back, I didn't look up at him, I couldn't take my eyes off of Hayden. His eyes were locked onto mine, I felt like my soul was complete just by holding him, "Of course he is, he's mine." My husband responded in his cocky tone.

I rolled my eyes and let out a little laugh, even through my tears of joy, "Your dad is annoying." I spoke to Hayden as I lightly poked his nose. He was eyeing me curiously, like he recognized me.

I felt a finger under my chin and Anakin pulled my gaze away from the baby so I could meet his. It didn't even feel different, their eyes were exactly the same, "I love you both." He caressed my cheek with adoration in his eyes.

I smiled as my heart skipped a beat, "We love you too."

We were pulled out of our moment by a knock at the door, "Can we come in?" Our gaze shifted to the voice to see Obi-Wan, Padmè, Satine, Rex, Ahsoka, Cal, and even Master Yoda. Wow that's a lot of people.

I nodded, "Of course you can." They all quickly huddled in, well except for Master Yoda who took his sweet time.

"We haven't been able to see him yet." Padmè stood over as she gazed down at the baby. Followed by Satine and Ahsoka. They all had a look of awe in their eyes.

"He looks just like you SkyGuy." Ahsoka smiled as she looked up to Anakin.

"Precious, he is." Master Yoda smiled at me and I returned it. I do hope Anakin never told him that I called him a 'little green shit'.

"I wanna see too!" Cal pushed past his Master and stood right next to me, "Hi Hayden, remember me?" He had a cheeky grin as he reached over and placed his finger on Hayden's little hand. His eyes shifted from me to look at the ginger-haired boy and he closed his hand around his finger.

Satine let out a small chuckle, "It appears he does."

"Babies can recognize voices and sounds that they frequently hear in the womb." Rex informed us, causing us all to look in his direction. He shrugged, "What Ive been doing my readings."

Padmé smirked at him, "Trying to tell me something?" He blushed at her in response.

"Alright give her some space," Anakin shooed everyone to back up and they did, except Cal who still had his finger in Hayden's hand , "There's an announcement to be made," He gained everyone's attention and they all eyed him curiously, "Regarding the god parents-."

"You're going down!" Padmè interrupted him while pointing to Obi-Wan and Satine. Causing me to let out a laugh.

Anakin shot her a glare, "We've been talking about this for months and I would like to start by saying that this won't be our only kid. So the losers will get their chance to shine eventually." I rolled my eyes, I told him not to use the word 'losers'.

"Can you just get on with it." Obi-Wan responded, eager to hear who Hayden's god parents are. I know he's been waiting for this.

My husband sighed as he shook his head, "Baby I'm starting to rethink my decision now." He turned to look at me with an annoyed expression.

I chuckled, "Just tell them."

He turned back to them, "Okay we decided on-"

"Wait did you just say you're going to have more kids!" Ahsoka squealed happily.

"Ahsoka!" Rex, Padme, Satine, and Obi-Wan shouted in an annoyance at her.

"Damn my bad."

Anakin sighed for the hundredth time, "We decided on Obi-Wan and Satine."

"Yes!" Obi-Wan shouted, him and Satine shared a high five, "Looks like it's you who went down." He pointed to Padmé who held a scowl in his direction.

"Honey don't trash talk, you're not that good at it." Satine patted his shoulder.

I love these people so much.

"Don't worry Padmè you can have the next one."  Anakin informed her, causing her to smile.

"Can I hold my god son?" Obi-Wan stepped forward with his arms out.

I looked down at Hayden and nodded, a little reluctantly, I wanted to hold him forever, "Sure." Obi-Wan bent down and took him from my arms, "Watch his head." I instructed and he held onto him gently.

"Wow he really does have your eyes Anakin," He smiled as he gazed onto the baby with love, "Do me a favor Hayden and be nothing like your father." He chuckled and Anakin gave him an annoyed glare.

They began talking back and forth but I didn't listen. I laid my head down, despite sleeping before, I was still tired. I did just push out a whole human, "I'm gonna sleep Anakin." I informed him and his gaze left Obi-Wan to land on me, "Keep your eye on him." I gestured towards Hayden as I closed my eyes, thinking about the occurrence I had with Dooku. What did it all mean? Was it even real?

I felt his hand on my hair, "You know I will."

~*~•~*~

Anakins POV
"Alright little guy, time for a nap." I saw him yawning so I decided to place him in his bed for now. Everyone left already to go home and sleep, it was pretty late. But they all promised to be here first thing in the morning. I looked back to (y/n) who was still sleeping soundly.

"A gift, you have been given." Master Yoda stepped in the room with his cane tapping on the floor.

I looked to him then back to my now sleeping baby, "The greatest gift." I smiled at his sleeping state, he was so innocent, so precious, and carefree. I would do anything to protect him.

"Sense it, I know you do." He spoke up and my smile dropped to a frown. I did. I turned to look at him again but he was looking at (y/n) instead.

I sighed, "She's good Master Yoda."

He nodded, "Believe that I do, but cautious you must be. No longer you, you must worry about. But the child too." His eyes now looked to me, "If she loses, know what you must do."

I sighed heavily as I thought of my nightmares, "It won't come to that." She is strong and she has me and the baby. It's all gonna be okay.

He hummed, "Right, I hope you are. Goodnight." He turned on his cane and left the room. I sighed as I sat next to (y/n), I laid my head on the bed and watched her as she slept.

"Don't leave." I placed my hand in hers.

Nurse Maria's POV
They were both sleeping soundly. He had his head on the bed next to her while holding her hand.

How cute.

I walked over to the baby who was stirring awake, "Hey you." I smiled down at him, I reached my hands down to pick him up.

"What are you doing?" I jumped at the voice and turned to see that Skywalker was awake and looking at me with his lightsaber gripped in hand, but his stance relaxed when he saw my face, "Oh Maria, I'm sorry I didn't realize it was you."

I smiled at him, "No worries, I heard the little guy stirring so I came to check on him. How is she doing?" I nodded towards his sleeping wife.

"Better," He responded a he stood up and came over to me, I tensed up a little. But relaxed when I saw him reach a hand in to place his finger in Hayden's grasp, "Adorable isn't he?"He smiled down at him.

"Very," I responded as I stuck my hand in my pocket, "Mr.Skywalker?"

"Yes?" He responded without looking away from the baby.

"Sorry." I plunged the needle into his neck and released the contents into his blood stream. His eyes went wide and he fell to the floor, "Its just a mild paralyzer, should wear off in about thirty minutes." I informed him as I bent down and picked the baby up, "Auntie Ti can't wait to meet you." I poked his little nose.

"I'll ki- you." He choked out the best he could but with the paralyzer going through him, he could hardly move anything.

I looked down to meet his eyes, he looked panicked, "Say bye to daddy." I waved the little hand and turned to leave the room.

"No." Was all I heard from him as I left the room with the baby in my arms.

I got out easily enough, thanks to a cloak that hid both my identity and the child.

"You actually were successful." Shaak Ti stepped out of the shadows not too far outside of the temple.

I nodded and handed the baby to her, "I told you I would be, now about that payment."

She grabbed the child and smiled down at him, "Of course I have it right here." She gripped her weapon and before I could run, she plunged it into my chest.

(y/n)'s POV
"(y/n) wake up!" I felt a pair of hands on me and my eyes shot up to see a frantic looking Anakin with red eyes, I looked behind him and the room was filled with clones, as well as Obi-Wan who was talking to Cody. He looked stressed as he ran his hands through his hair.

"What's wrong?" I shot up, the first thing I noticed was the lack of Hayden's presence. My blood ran cold and my stomach dropped, "Where is he Anakin?" I glared at him, I told him to watch him. He was supposed to watch him!

He shook his head with tears falling from his eyes, "There was nothing I could do, it was Maria, she took him. But don't worry we're gonna find him okay? There are clones all over Coruscant searching for him now. And Obi-Wan and I both are leaving right now." He spoke in such a panic, I hardly understood what he was saying.

"No," I began to sob this isn't happening, this can't be happening, "I want my baby Anakin I need my baby!" I shouted. All the lights in the room flickered causing everyone to look at the ceiling then to me.

How could this happen? I felt like every nerve in my body was on fire with the amount of anger and pain I was feeling. My child, my heart and soul, has been taken from me.

The beginning is inevitable.

Anakin placed a hand on my shoulder, "Please calm dow-"

"Calm down?" I snapped as I turned to him, he backed away from me, "I. Want. My. Baby!" I screamed causing everyone in the room to fly against the wall. The ceiling in the room cracked and the lights blew out.

Anakins POV
I groaned in pain as I looked up to her. She got up off the bed and walked over to me, "What are you doing?" I asked as she knelt done and grabbed my lightsaber from my hilt. She came to my eye level and my heart stopped at the sight of her eyes.

"What you couldn't." She placed her hand on my head and the last thing I remember, was seeing her fire filled eyes, before everything went dark.

(a/n Hi, yeah so.. don't hate me. ♥️)