No Choice [Anakin Skywalker Fanfic]

Chapter 12//Afraid

I had gotten more rest after the infirmary visit. It was already 10 in the morning. Anakin was sitting at the chair next to my window. Shaking his leg while staring down at his feet.

"They're going to expel me. And maybe you." he looked up at me worried. I sighed and walked over to him. Making my seat in his lap.

"Don't think about it too much." I ran my fingers through his blonde locks. He rested his head on my shoulder.

"We'd better go." He looked up at me.

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We stood before the council. Anakin's hands shook, fearful of the consequences we may receive.

"I have an announcement to make. I love Avelina..." Anakin's cheeks went rosy red. I glanced at Yoda and all the masters. Obi-Wan shook his head in disappointment. Leading Anakin to continue.

"And she's pregnant." Anakin spat it out. Just wanting to get it over with. Obi-Wan's eyes widened at the shocking announcement. Yoda and Master Windu took a deep breath.

"You'll both obviously have to raise the child." Obi-Wan said. I tucked my hair behind my ear.

"But Anakin.. You are suspended until the end of her pregnancy. Avelina, you may continue to train. Only once a week. Please hand over your lightsaber." Master Windu said. Me and Anakin looked at eachother. Surprised about how the consequences weren't too far bad. Anakin hesitated to hand over his weapon, but did it as willingly as possible.

"You wouldn't expel us?" I asked them surprised. They all looked at eachother. Master Windu narrowed his eyebrows.
"Is that what you wish?".
I shook my head rapidly.
"No Master.".
He scoffed at my response and itched his neck.
"Very well. Dismissed.".
He waved his hand away to the door.
Anakin and I walked to the elevator down the hall. The walk over was quiet he played with his thumbs.

Narator's P.O.V
Anakin played with his thumbs, letting the consequences sink in. It had just hit him he wouldn't be training for a very long time. 6 months precisely. While Avelina got to, during her pregnancy.
Although it was his fault for not taking precautions.

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They got to the room. Still silent. Anakin broke the silence.
"I will bring you some food.".
He walked out of the room still silent and still thinking. Avelina sat on the bed confused and worried. She wanted to know what was on his mind. But probably already knew, she thought about it. He was upset.

1 month later
Anakin was outside on the balcony secretly training. Trying to perfect his stance, stumbling in the process. He was swinging with a stick.
"Anakin.".
Avelina leaned against the frame of the balcony door. Her baby bump even more noticeable. Shes been worried about him since they visited the council over a month ago. He wasn't acting like himself, he was very distant.
The only routine he had everyday was to wake up, get her food, train, read, train, get her food, and sleep. They haven't had a real conversation in a couple weeks. And his kisses were more sloppy. They weren't given as often. She finally worked up the courage to talk to her only love.
"You've been distant.".
She raised her eyebrows and walked over to the vacant seat next to the railing.
He quickly looked at her then went back to practicing his swings. Which weren't too good.
"Whats wrong?" She asked him while sighing. He put down the stick and gave her a weak smile. Then shook his hair.
"Not training in the field with you. Its killing me. How Obi-Wan has to temporarily train you..".
He lied and Avelina could see right through it.
"That can't bug you.".
She chuckled at his answer. He exhaled air through his teeth.
"Well, it is killing me that I can't train with you. But, the truth? The Truth is I'm Afraid. Afraid I won't be a good father, ashamed to say I broke one of the
Most important codes.".
She walked over to him,waddling. And placed a kiss on his cheek, Brushing his hair out of his face.
"You'll be a great father. I promise.".
He looked down at her and smiled at the compliment she made. He leaned his forehead against her's.
The hologram inside went off. Anakin rushed over to look at the hologram call.
Avelina following. It was Padme.
"Oh my, Lina how big your stomach has gotten. And Hello Ani, congratulations." She sweetly smiled at her and Anakin.
"Thanks Padme. May I ask what you request?" Anakin asked her.
"I want Lina to stay in Naboo with me for a day." She requested.
Anakin turned to me with a worried look plastered on his face. That face.. the 'I don't want you to leave' face.
"She'll be fine I promise. But I would like to spend some time with her. Since all you do is keep her to yourself." Padme laughed at the last sentence that she had said. Avelina started laughing at her comment. Anakin furrowed his eyebrows at Padme and looked back Avelina. Signaling her to cut out her laughter.
"She can. Tomorrow.", Anakin smiled at her.
"Take care of her please.".