Across the Golden Stars | Anakin Skywalker AU

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Chapter one
Prince Anakin and the Sea
Anakin's POV:
"Aniiiii, how much longer must we be on this ship?" Ashoka asked me. I chuckled and said "not much longer. Don't you like to explore?" Ashoka shrugged and said "not really. I'd much rather be back on land." I patted Ashoka's shoulder and said "we'll be back soon. You worry too much." "Anakin." Obi Wan's voice said. I turned away from Ashoka to see him beckoning me over to where he stood. "Yes, master?" "The course. Aren't we to be going back to the kingdom?" I shook my head and said "again with this. I'll take you all back and then go out on my own." "Your mother would kill me! Let's just leave Ashoka on land with Kaia. The two of them can bond a bit." I sighed softly and said "Kaia was supposed to be here." "I know. But your mother needed her help." "Ashoka can do whatever my mother needs done. She's not learning much out here anyway." I looked at my padawan who stared out at the water. She flinched as a wave crashed against the boat. "You need to step up to the plate. Teach her the ways of the force." Obi Wan said. I nodded and said "I know. She's learned a lot." "But not everything. Teach her as I have taught you. And then one day, you'll find a girl to rule alongside you as your queen." Obi Wan put his hand on my shoulder. "You sound like my mother, Obi Wan." I groaned. My former master laughed and said "whoever you choose or whenever you choose, I'll be there to support you. I meant in the future. When you're ready." I smiled at him and the ship was slowly approaching land. I was only going back to drop off some of the things we had collected and I was going right back out onto the water. As we took smaller rowboats back to the shore, my mother stood there to welcome me. "Ani!" She said as she kissed my cheek. I gave her a hug and said "hi, mom." "Ashoka!" Kaia said as she hugged my padawan. Ashoka sighed in relief and said "I'm so glad to be back here on land!" Kaia laughed and I noticed Mace standing a few feet away. "Master Windu." I greeted. Mace nodded and said "Master Skywalker, will you be staying on land with us?" "Not at the moment. I wanted to drop off the things I've collected. I also wanted Kaia to come with me this time. Ashoka needs to learn some more of the Jedi ways. Some teachings from the books and simple exercises. After this expedition, I'll train Ashoka full time. But, I want you to stay here and learn some things from Master Windu." Ashoka looked at me and said "but, Ani-" Mace looked at her and she said "Master Skywalker, how long will you be gone. I want you to teach me." "I'll be back soon. I won't abandon you, Ashoka. I'm here." She half smiled at me and Kaia did the same. The call of the sea was something I couldn't ignore. I sometimes wished I didn't have to be so involved with the Jedi. My eyes went to the crashing waves as the sea seemed to roar. There was something about it. Something so hypnotizing about the sea. I wanted to explore every inch even though it wasn't possible. The sharks, the dolphins, the fish were mesmerizing. "Watch out for mermaids." Ashoka said. My mother laughed and said "mermaids! Id forgotten how much of a threat they could be." I furrowed my eyebrows and said "mermaids? Aren't they supposed to be beautiful?" "Master Skywalker, if they sing their siren song and lure you in, you'll drown. It would be an automatic death. Something that we couldn't save you from. You must be careful out there on the water." Mace said. I nodded to him and said "yes sir." Kaia grabbed me by the arm and said "so, what should I pack?" I chuckled and said "whatever you'd like. Bring your shark stuff too." "Anakin, you'd better not bring a shark back to this kingdom." Mom said. "Where would I keep it? It'd have to be alive." I replied. My mother shook her head and I followed Kaia and Ashoka as the two of them talked my ear off about future plans.