𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙍𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙔𝘽𝙍𝙄𝘿, clone wars ²

Shadows of Deception

As we were savoring the tranquil atmosphere, my comm suddenly started beeping, interrupting the peaceful silence. Groaning, I shifted back into my human form, watching as Fives and Echo politely turned away to give me privacy. I snapped my fingers, using the Force to dry myself before pressing the comm on my arm.


"There you are, Nyx! I was getting worried," Anakin's concerned voice echoed through the comm.


I sighed, trying to hide the slight annoyance in my voice. "Anakin, I'm fine. I'm with Fives and Echo."


"Oh, that's good. I just wanted to make sure you were safe. You know how much I care about you, right?" Anakin asked earnestly.


A small smile played on my lips, touched by his genuine concern. "Yes, Anakin, I know. Thank you for looking out for me. We're just enjoying the night sky on the beach. I'll be back at the barracks soon."


"Alright, Nyx. Have a good time, and let me know if you need anything," Anakin replied before ending the transmission.


I turned back to Fives and Echo, who were now looking at me with curiosity. "It was Anakin, wasn't it?" Echo asked, his tone a mixture of amusement and mild annoyance.


Nodding, I rolled my eyes. "Yes, it was. He was just checking in on me."


Fives chuckled, shaking his head. "He's got it bad for you, Commander. You better watch out."


Laughing, I stood up and started to gather my discarded clothing. "I know, Fives. I'll handle him. Now, let's get back to the barracks before he decides to come looking for me."

We left the beach, our bodies sore yet content from our pleasurable escapade. Both Fives and Echo had their arms wrapped around my shoulders as we made our way back to the barracks. Upon our arrival, their brothers gave us suspicious and surprised looks. Captain Rex approached us, his hands on his hips, a mixture of concern and relief on his face.

"Fives, Echo, there you two are! You were gone almost all last night," Rex said, his tone a blend of worry and scolding.


I gently untangled myself from the two clingy troopers, stepping forward to give Rex a reassuring hug. He hesitantly placed his hands on my back as I leaned into the embrace.


"They were with me, Captain. They're safe. I'll always keep your men safe; trust me," I murmured, offering him a comforting smile as I pulled away. Bowing my head in respect, I then slipped past Rex, leaving the poor captain flustered and unsure of how to react.


Fives and Echo shot Rex a knowing look, but said nothing, following me to our quarters. It was clear that the three of us shared a secret, one that we would keep from the others, preserving the special bond we had created under the starry Coruscant sky.

As I arrived at my quarters, I was greeted by the unexpected sight of Anakin and Obi-Wan."You're to come with us to Mandalore," Obi-Wan stated, his tone matter-of-fact.

Bidding farewell to Fives and Echo, I ushered them off to the fresher to shower. I turned to Obi-Wan, knowing I needed to freshen up as well. "Can I take the fresher first, Master? Me, Fives, and Echo were on the beach."

Obi-Wan crossed his arms, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Yes, we heard it."

I gave him a sharp look, my cheeks flushing slightly at the implication. "Very well, Master." With as much dignity as I could muster, I made my way to the fresher, feeling both Anakin's and Obi-Wan's eyes on me.

Once inside, I allowed myself a moment of respite, leaning against the door as I processed the whirlwind of events that had unfolded. It seemed that my secret tryst with Fives and Echo had not gone unnoticed, but I couldn't bring myself to feel regret.

The hot water cascaded over my body, washing away the remnants of our beachside escapade. Sand and sweat sluiced off my skin, and I took care to rinse my intimate areas thoroughly. As the water ran clear, I stepped out of the shower, wrapping a towel around my damp hair.


I decided not to use my magic too much in human form, knowing that it drained me. Instead, I dried myself with the towel, enjoying the simplicity of the mundane task.


Once dry, I dressed in my Jedi robes, feeling the familiar weight of the fabric against my skin. Taking a deep breath, I left the fresher, ready to face whatever challenges Mandalore had in store for us.


Anakin and Obi-Wan were waiting for me when I emerged. Anakin wore an unreadable expression, but I could see the curiosity burning in his eyes. Obi-Wan, on the other hand, looked as stoic as ever, though I knew he had a keen sense for the Force and could probably sense the lingering traces of my night with Fives and Echo.


"Are you ready, Nyx?" Obi-Wan asked, his voice steady and professional.