The Skywalker Twins

Return to Tatooine pt.2

Aisley's POV:

I knew something was up with Anakin, I just knew. There's so much pain, I'm not sure if it's his pain thought. I just know he's involved. But why is he on Tatooine? He hated that desert planet just as much as me. Does it involve our mother? If so I hope I get to see her, I miss her so much. Sometimes when I'm alone meditating my thoughts will often drift to her. Her warm smile, breathe taking brown eyes. I just miss her so much.

As I entered into Tatooine atmosphere, I felt cold. Which was a shock because the whole planet was a desert. I didn't feel externally cold though, I felt as if something dark and evil was approaching.

I ignored the cold and landed my ship on the outer land of my home town. I walked towards the area where I spent ten years of my life. Nothing had changed it still was a colorless crime infested town. The sun beat down on my skin, I pulled the hood of my cloak up to protect myself from the sun. It was still extremely hot. I had to find Watto, if anyone knew where Ani or my mother Were. It was him.

I began walking through the Main Street passing different stands trying to sell or swindle poor souls who walked by. I walked until I stumbled upon a stand with a sad Watto. He had aged, a lot. He had a tin metal hat that sat on his head. He had dark circles under his eyes and he had grown a lot more facial hair. He looked homeless. I approached mg former boss/ owner.

"Wow how the mighty have fallen." I smirk down at the Toydarian.

"Who iz uo?" He looked up and sneered. A look of realization crossed his eyes. My smirk grew wider. He recognized me faster than Ani did.

"We both know the answer to that." I replied picking up a broken worker droid, that clearly had been tampered with.

"So you've seen him." I stated turning he droid over in my hands not taking my eyes off of it.

"Wow Aisley! You sure have grown! You look nice! You know I could really use your help. There's these dead-." I cut him off clearly not caring about anything Watto needed help with.

"Where is he?" I sighed exasperated.

"These deadbeats owe me money, a lot of money. How about this... if you help me with my money problem I will tell you where your brother is." He smirked rubbing his thumb and index finger together.

I forged my teeth and growled. I grabbed him by his vest and pulled him across his stand. Knocking down every droid he owned.

"If you don't tell me where Anakin is, you won't have to worry about selling droids for a 'living' anymore." I spat adding emphasize on the word 'living.'

He took a large gulp before speaking, he had pure fear in his eyes. "He went to a Moisture Farm on the far side of  Mos Eisley. I sold her to a farmer by the name of Lars. And believe this I heard he freed her and married her!" He cheered excitedly. Even though I knew he didn't care about my mother, he only cared about himself. I dropped my hold on his vest and watched as his face met the wooden table where his droids laid scattered around. I heard him cry out in pain. I turned around and began walking back towards my ship where my droid was waiting for me.

"Hello KT, set a course for the far side of  Mos Eisley, I believe it's time for a family reunion." I smiled as I just in my ship and prepared to lift off. I still could feel the pain of my brother. With each second it felt like he grew in even more pain. I flew around until I saw a silver J-type star stiff ship. Padmè's ship. I landed my ship right next to hers, KT and I exited our ship and began walking towards a small farm that Sat a few yards away from the ships.

I walked towards the entrance of the farm house. It was adorable, it looked smaller from outside.

"Hello?" I spoke out loud, walking into the kitchen with KT following behind me. Suddenly a girl who looked about my age walked into the kitchen. She had her hair pulled back with two braids that were tied together. She was blonde with blue eyes and wore a simple blue dress with a dirty brown sweater.

"You must be the sister." She stated looking at me questioningly.

"Yes and who are you?" I asked rudely thrown off by the fact That she knew Anakin.

"My names Beru, but that's not important come with me to the living room. There's someone you need to meet." She spoke sweetly offering me her hand with a smile. She wearily excepted her hand as she led me to the living room. When I entered the living room I was met with a protocol  droid that stood in the corner of the room. The droid looked oddly familiar. A young man who looked around my age. He had brown cut hair with brown eyes, and a little bit of facial hair.He sat on the sofa with a man who looked exactly like him, but older. This man sat in a wheel chair. I was about to ask where Anakin was but before I could speak a voice from out of the room spoke up:

"Is he back?" A cheerful female voice enthusiastically asked. They were clearly running towards the room we were in. I knew that voice. Padmè soon stood in the middle of the doorway. She halted to a stop when she saw me. Her mouth flew open with shock.

"Aisley?" She questioned looking at me with confusion. Probably not expecting to see me.

"Hey Padmè." I smiled. If Padmè is here than Anakin must be here also.

"Sit down child we have to talk." The old man in the wheel chair ordered kindly. I sent him a weary look for a second than did what he said.

"My name is Cliegg Lars, Shmi is my wife. This is my son Owen, and you have already met his girlfriend Beru." He introduced nodding to his son and Beru.

"Where is my mother and Anakin." I asked wanting to get straight to the point. Everyone in the room grew silent and looked at me with sympathy. I was confused.

"It was just dawn, they came out of nowhere. A hunting party of Tusken Raiders. Your mother had gone out early, like she always did. To pick mushrooms that grow on the vaporators. From the tracks, she was about halfway home. When they took her. Those Tuskens walk like men, but there vicious, mindless monsters. Ten of us went out after her, four of us came back. I'd be out there with them but after I lost my leg, I just couldn't ride anymore. Until I heal. I don't wanna give up on her, but she's been gone a month. There's little hope she's lasted this long."

"Oh." Was my short respond, I stood up and exited the room. I walked outside of the small farm and looked out into the distance. All I could see was desert for miles. The sun was high in the sky shinning down on everything. After standing outside for a few minutes I walked back into the farm and sat on the sofa for a while. The sound of a speeder approaching the farm got everyone running out of the house. I slowly stood up and began walking out the farm.  Before I got outside I pulled the hood of my cloak up to shield my face from the sun and sand they flew in my face.

When I exited the farm I saw that everyone was outside watching something. I walked up besides Padmè and Owen. I smiled when I saw it was Anakin, I was about to run to him. But my smile faded when I saw him pick a bag up bridal style and began walking towards us with an empty look on his face. I took a step forward and slowly pulled the hood of my cloak down. Anakin stopped walking and stared at me. He clearly had not expected me to be there. He began walking again, and gestured for me to follow. The two of us entered the small farm.

He laid her body down on the couch and did not turn around. I stood behind him watching what he would do next. I turned my attention to my lifeless mother. I felt cold and empty, like I had just lost a part of my soul. I felt so tense, I wanted to cry and let all my emotions out. But I didn't have any, I didn't. feel anything. Just hollow.

Anakin slowly turned around and looked down. He refused to look me in the eye. Because he feared that all he would see was her. He slowly walked up to me, and when I thought he was going to speak. He wrapped both his arms around me and nuzzled his head on my shoulder. I was stunned for a second, I was not expecting him to react like this. I slowly wrapped my arms around him. I refused to let him go. We were in this together, we were both going to had to burry the person who loved us more than each other did.