Chapter 7: Reunion and Respite

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After a couple of minutes of flying through the vastness of space, with reassurance that Count Dooku had not sent any straggler ships after them, Anakin, sitting in the co-pilot's seat, looked at Daenerys and couldn't help but laugh. It was a cathartic release of the tension and nerves that had gripped them during their daring escape. Daenerys, still somewhat nervous about piloting the unfamiliar ship, gazed at Anakin and, after a moment of uncertainty, joined in the laughter.

Anakin applauded their successful escape and exclaimed, "I can't believe we pulled that off!"

Daenerys, between giggles, responded, "Nor can I! That was incredible!"

Their laughter filled the cockpit as they shared their experiences of captivity and escape, finding solace in the unlikely alliance that had formed between them.

Once their laughter subsided, Daenerys turned her attention to their next steps. She asked Anakin where they should head next. Anakin began manipulating the ship's controls and suggested, "We should plot a course to Coruscant and contact the Jedi Council and Master Obi-Wan Kenobi."

Daenerys, unfamiliar with Coruscant, inquired about the destination. Anakin explained, describing Coruscant as an imperial city and the capital of the galaxy. He shared more of his history of learning and training there as a Jedi Knight, piquing Daenerys' curiosity and desire to see Coruscant for herself.

As Anakin continued fiddling with the ship's dashboard, a hologram of a man with short hair, a beard, and attire similar to Anakin's appeared. Daenerys was captivated by the hologram's technology. It was Obi-Wan Kenobi himself who reached out to Anakin.

Before Anakin could respond, the holographic Obi-Wan started inquiring angrily, "Anakin, where have you been? We've been trying to track your ship and crew for three days."

Anakin quickly apologized, explaining the circumstances that had delayed their progress. He then gestured toward Daenerys, prompting Obi-Wan to turn his attention to her. Obi-Wan greeted her in his signature manner, "Hello there, I am Obi-Wan Kenobi."

Daenerys chuckled and introduced herself, saying, "Nice to meet you, Obi-Wan. My name is Daenerys Targaryen."

Obi-Wan nodded in acknowledgment before turning back to Anakin. He expressed his anticipation of Anakin's return and then ended the hologram call.

Daenerys looked at Anakin and laughed, her amusement infectious. Anakin couldn't help but smile at her before he shifted his focus back to the ship's controls. With Anakin's guidance, they set the ship's course for Coruscant and initiated the lightspeed jump, propelling them into the unknown on their way to the bustling capital of the galaxy.

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AUTHORS NOTE!

Surprise!! Obi-Wan Kenobi!! You can't have an Anakin fanfic and not include Obi-Wan at all. I am sure we will see more of him once our pair gets to Coruscant. Also, I am sorry this chapter is very short. School got in the way, and I got busy in general, but I guess this is a good thing because it's nice to have a chapter dedicated to just one less busy moment. I can't wait for you all to witness Daenerys seeing Coruscant for the first time.

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