The Clone War Begins

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Dooku flew his solar sailor all the way to Coruscant and landed somewhere secret. There, he met with his Sith Master, Darth Sidious, who hid himself under a dark cloak, his hood concealing his face.
"The Force is with us, Master Sidious." Dooku said.
"Welcome home, Lord Tyranus." said Sidious. "You have done well."
"I have good news for you my lord. The war has begun. However, there is bad news as well. We were unable to hold onto the princess, and it appears they have added new sources of power to their army."
"A minor setback. As long as the war has begun, everything is going as planned."
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"How did you even know to come help us?" Master Mundi asked one of the sorcerers.
"Princess Gabriella called us," said Queen Sofia. "I gave her a magic pocket mirror used specifically for distress signalling other enchanteds. Fortunately, shattering it doesn't stop a message from getting through, as the message grew in urgency just after the princess sent her message."
Before everyone left Geonosis, while Anakin was taken to emergency medical services, Padme eagerly awaited the arrival of her daughter's rescuer. According to Queen Reigna, one of her best guards was able to rescue Gabby and get her out of the line of fire, and keep her safe.
Lavendera soon flew in with the little girl still on her back.
"Senator Amidala," bowed the pegasus guard. "I believe this little one belongs to you."
"Gabby!" Padme exclaimed, taking her daughter into her arms.
"Mommy!" Gabby hugged her mother tightly and kissed her cheek.
Suddenly, right after Gabby kissed her mother, the scars on her back just... vanished as though they were never there. Queen Reigna was shocked when she noticed this, and so was Padme. But, that wasn't the only time this would happen.
When Gabby saw Obi-Wan was injured, she ran over and kissed his cheek. And... just like Padme's scars, Obi-Wan's scars and pain vanished too! None of the Jedi could believes this.
"It appears Gabriella has also developed a new power," said one of the sorcerers still there. "Healing, by the look of it."
"So, any time she kisses someone who's injured, they'll instantly be healed?" asked Mace.
"It certainly appears that way. This power is not one of the most common, but not an extreme rarity either."
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Everyone was at least happy to be able to head home once the battle was over, but they knew was only the start of one war with many battles.
The Jedi were worried.
Obi-Wan stood with Mace Windu in the Council Chamber as they looked out and watched the sunset. There was one thing that lingered in the younger man's mind that he had to get off his chest.
"Do you believe what Count Dooku said about Sidious controlling the senate?" Obi-Wan asked Mace. "It doesn't feel right."
"Joined the dark side Dooku has." Yoda said. "Mmm. Lies, deceit, creating mistrust are his ways now."
"Nevertheless," said Mace. "I feel we should keep a close eye on the senate."
"I agree."
"Where is your apprentice?" Mace asked.
"On his way to Naboo, escorting Senator Amidala home." Obi-Wan said. "I have to admit that without the clones, it might not have been a victory even with the enchanteds' help."
"Victory? Victory, you say? Master Obi-Wan, not victory. The shroud of the dark side has fallen. Begun the Clone War has."
And so it has. Millions of clones made from the late Jango Fett marched into many ships, preparing for their next battle, none of them certain of what awaited them, nor if they would live to tell the tale or see the next day, much less the second half of the current day.
But, there was a happy end and beginning to this story.
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Once Anakin was fitted with his new robot arm, he got down on one knee before Padme and asked her the question that would change their lives forever.
"Padme, I don't know what the outcome of this war will be. But no matter what happens, I hope we would have the chance to join together as one. Therefore, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
At first, Padme was speechless. There was so much to consider, but knowing this may be her only chance, she decided to say, "Yes."
And so, Padme and Anakin arrived at a beautiful lake gazebo on Naboo, the very spot, in fact, where they'd had their first kiss. Padme got dressed up in her best white dress, and she and Anakin stood in front of each other before a holy man who married the two, with R2-D2, C-3PO, and of course Little Gabby as their witnesses.
"May you seal this eternal bond with a kiss as husband and wife," were the final words he said.
Anakin and Padme held hands dearly, and happily they each leaned in and shared their truly most passionate kiss ever. And this time, this kiss felt truly special, truly magical because this time, they were doing it as a married couple.
Gabby ran over to her now officially married parents, Anakin carefully picking Gabby up in his arms. His new robot arm felt cold, though. But, she would get used to it eventually. Initially, it scared the poor child, but Padme and Anakin reassured Gabby that it was still her father. And here, they believed they couldn't be happier. Gabby's parents were officially married, their little girl was safe and home with her family, and no matter what, they would always be a family.
"I love you, Padme." Anakin said.
"I love you too, Ani." Padme said, leaning in to kiss her husband once more.
"I want a kiss too," whined Gabby, amid her parents' chuckling. So, they each kissed one of the girl's cheeks.
"Our vows weren't just for each other you know," said Anakin. "They were for you as well. You're part of this family too, and we are gonna continue to do our duty as your parents and make sure we keep you safe, even during this time of war. Hopefully though, you won't have to grow up in war time for long."
"I love you, Daddy. I love you, Mommy."
"We love you too, Baby." Padme smiled.
"More than you'll ever know." smiled Anakin, nuzzling his daughter.
No matter what the outcome of this war, the Skywalker family's love for each other would always serve as their beacon of hope, and as long as hope remained, this war would end soon in a worthy victory.

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