[hiatus] ¹ 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 ━━━ star wars.

𝗜𝗜𝗜. underneath the canyon moon a love is born.

underneath the canyon moon a love is born.
━ CHAPTER THREE,
connected as one.

THE WIND IS BLOWING HARDER THAN EVER AS THE GROUP ARRIVED AT THE SKYWALKER'S HOME. Esme would've stepped into her house next door, yet she knew her aunt was most likely spending time with Anakin's mother. Lori had been a friend to Shmi ever since she arrived on the planet and found a home open for the taking. It was funny; Esme didn't think her aunt would introduce her to Shmi and Anakin if he hadn't been outside the day she arrived.

Anakin and Esme, followed by the older man, Padmé, Artoo, and Jar Jar, entered the small home. "Mom! Mom! Lori! We're home!" Anakin called out, and Esme smiled at the fact that he knew her aunt would be spending time with his mom. "Dissen cozy," Jar Jar said.

Whenever Esme entered the Skywalker home, she immediately felt welcome. Not to say that she didn't feel welcome when she entered her aunt's house (that she was starting to call her house, now, too), she just appreciated the atmosphere in the Skywalker's home more. It always felt a little empty in her home, not as empty as the palace back on Argal, but empty nonetheless. Anakin's home was full of energy and happiness; it was cozy, warm. Esme felt at peace.

Shmi entered the room from her work area, followed by Lori, both startled to see the room full of people. "Oh my! Ani, Esme, what's this?"

"These are our friends, Mom. This is Padmé, and . . ." Anakin stopped and looked towards Esme, the young princess voicing the thought both of them were thinking. "We don't know your names!"

"I'm Qui Gon Jinn, and this is Jar Jar Binks," the older man—Qui Gon Jinn, spoke. Artoo let out a little beep, and Padmé spoke. "And our droid, Artoo-Detoo."

Anakin's eyes lit up. "I'm building a droid! You wanna see?" He grabbed Esme's hand and she grinned at Padmé as she grabbed hers, the three of them about to run into Anakin's bedroom before Shmi spoke and stopped them. "Anakin! Why are they here?"

Anakin stopped. "A sandstorm, Mom. Listen." It was quiet in the house for a moment and the howling wind could be heard. Lori nodded, Shmi looking over at her. Qui Gon spoke, "Your son was kind enough to offer us shelter."

Anakin, impatient as ever, tugged on Esme's arm. "Come on! Let me show you Threepio!" Anakin led the two girls into his bedroom, Artoo following behind and beeping all the way. Esme turned to look at Padmé, "Threepio is really amazing, and Anakin made him all by himself!" Padmé looked around her best friend to glance at Anakin and she smiled when she noticed how red his cheeks were.

The three entered Anakin's room, the young boy immediately moving to show off Threepio lying on his workbench. Esme noticed that this time, Threepio had one eye. "Isn't he great?!" Anakin exclaimed, "He's not finished yet."

Padmé smiled. "He's wonderful!" Esme nodded in agreement, though Anakin already knew how amazed Esme was. "You really like him?" Padmé nodded. "He's a protocol droid . . . to help Mom. Watch!"