What Could Have Been

Part Nine

*door flies open* me: *comes in on roller skates, iced coffee in hand*
Hey guys! Sorry it's been a while since I've updated. I've been pretty busy. Anyway, enjoy this next part!

      "Luke!" The young man turned to see his sister running towards him, arms outstretched. Luke grinned, bracing himself for the crashing weight of Leia barreling into him with a hug. "I missed you!" Luke laughed, squeezing his sister.

      "I missed you too." The twins embraced, enjoying their reunion after being apart for nearly a month. Rebels moved about their business all around them, a few stopping to grin at the overjoyed teens. "How was fighting with Dad?" Luke pulled away, peering at his sister's face. "Any cool battle scars?" Leia smirked.

      "It was awesome!" She exclaimed. "I never really understood what it feels like to be truly helping people. It's an amazing thing to see their faces as we free them from the Empire's control." She paused. "And, to answer your second question; yes, I have two big ones." She pulled up the hem of her sleeve, revealing a large jagged burn mark. Luke let out a whistle. "This one is from a Storm Trooper used this cool stick thing and hit me with it. The weapon could even block my lightsaber!" Concern crossed her brother's features for a moment as he realized just how much danger his sister was in on a daily basis. Luke pushed his worries away as his sister continued to ramble on about the weapon the trooper had used. "Dad said that certain droids used them back in the Clone Wars."

       "And your father was on the wrong end of them quite often." Obi-Wan strolled over to the teens. He grunted as Leia tackled him in a hug.

      "Uncle Obi!" She practically squealed. (A/N This is beautiful and if you don't like it then fight me) Some of the other rebels who were passing by laughed at the "esteemed general" being half-strangled by a young Jedi. Obi-Wan laughed and patted her back.

      "It's good to see you too, Leia." The older man grinned over her shoulder at Luke, who was smiling back.

      "You better let go of Obi-Wan, Leia. He's getting old, and you may injure the old man." Anakin cut in. Luke snickered at Obi-Wan's expression as Leia let go, standing next to her brother.

      "You're not so spry yourself, Anakin. It might catch up to you one of these days. Maybe the next time you look in the mirror?" Leia slapped a hand over her mouth, trying to suppress the oncoming snort. Her twin made no such attempt, receiving glares from both of the men. Obi-Wan cleared his throat. "Where's Padme?" Anakin gestured somewhere towards the control center for the base.

      "She's briefing some of the rebellion leader about what she's learned while serving the Emperor. Which is apparently a lot." The man turned to Luke.

      "How was it following your Mother around all day? Did you party with some of the delegates? Have some laughs with Palpatine? Meet a nice girl?" Luke shrugged at his father's questions.

      "Do you really think any girl would actually go for him?" Leia scoffed, but sent a small smile at her brother. He glared in mock anger. "Kidding...." she put her hands up. Luke could've sworn she muttered a "Maybe." but wasn't sure enough to prove anything.

       "Oh, yes, I nearly forgot!" Obi-Wan suddenly interjected. The Skywalker clan turned to him. "The leaders want you two in the control center as soon as you can. Something about a mission-" Obi-Wan didn't get a chance to continue before the twins dashed off, leaving the older men behind. He shook his head. "Sixteen year olds." He muttered.

       "Hey, Obi-Wan?" He turned to face Anakin. "Do I really look old?" The older Jedi smirked. Obi-Wan began to walk away, leaving the question unanswered. "Obi-Wan? Obi-Wan! Come on, just answer the question."