Vanessa was laying on her back in bed, looking up at the ceiling. She noticed the different images that were painted up on the ceiling, when there was a small tap on the door. It opened up and Allyson came walking into the bedroom.
Morning, sleepy head. Lady Regina asked me to come and get you up, so we can have breakfast. Allyson came up to the bed and sat down on the edge of it.
Morning. I am awake. I cannot believe that within couple of hours, we will be free from slavery and even from here too. I will be sad to leave here, but we must follow and go with our husbands, to wherever they are going. Vanessa sat up and looked at her best friend and cousin.
Yes, I will be sad in leaving here, but think of it, as a whole new adventure for us. Allyson took a hold of Vanessas hand, gave it slight squeeze, as she was jumping for joy inside her body.
That is a great idea. We are going to start a new adventure and a new life, as the wife of a Jedi. Vanessa smiled and returned her cousins squeeze of her hand.
Well, we better get going, because breakfast will served in five minutes I will see you in the dining room then. Allyson got up, left the room and headed to the dining room for breakfast with her Mistress.
Vanessa got up, went to the closet and picked up a day dress. Putting it on, she pulled her hair back, and clipped it with a clamp, before walking out of the room. Walking out of the bedroom, Vanessa headed down the hallway to the stairs. Going down them, she made her way to the dining room. Walking into the dining room,Vanessa saw Allyson and Lady Regina sitting at the table.
Sorry that I am late, Milady. Vanessa curtsied to her Mistress, as she stood next to the table.
You are not late, Nessie. Please be seated and breakfast will be served. Lady Regina bowed her head and motioned for Vanessa to have a seat.
Thank you, Milady. Vanessa sat down at the place that was next to her Mistress.
I cannot believe that you two are really getting married and will be leaving us. Lady Regina looked at both girls and tears began welling up in her eyes. She thought of the two girls as her daughters, but there is a secret that she is hiding from them. She knew it was time to tell them truth, about their families.
We cannot believe it too, but this is something that we have been ready for, for the longest time. Allyson wiped away a tear that rolled down her cheek.
Um. . . there is something that I have to tell you both. It has to do with your family. Um . . . well, they were not really family . . . I should say they are, but they were your aunt and uncle and they were watching over you guys for your real parents. Also, you two are not cousins, you two are really sisters. You are both mine and Lord Phyllyps daughters. Lady Regina looked at both girls, hoping that they would not hate her, for never telling them, who they really were. To her surprise, both girls took a hold of her hands and gave them a squeeze and even a huge smile.
I always had a feeling of some kind of bond between us. Now, I know why, and it explains why I heard whispers from a couple of girls, that we looked somewhat alike. Vanessa smiled even wider to now Mother. her
That is great to know and yes, I have heard those whispers too. Allyson looks more like her father, and you look more like me, Nessie. Lady Regina looked at both girls. She even saw herself in Vanessa and they let go of each others hands, while three other girls came into the room with their breakfast.
After breakfast was served, they talked about other things, because there were other people in the room. Lady Regina did not want everybody to know the true identity of her two daughters, because of what happen earlier, with the kidnapping. That was one reason why no one knows about her daughters. An hour later, they all headed back to their rooms and got ready for the double weddings.
Anakin tapped onto the hut door, that belonged to Obi-Wan and Allyson.
Hey. Come on in. Breakfast is almost ready. The cup that is right there, is for you. Obi-Wan answered the door, then went back to making breakfast for him and Anakin.
Oh, great. Your cooking. Ok, thanks. So, are you ready to become a married man? Anakin went over to the fire place and took the Caf pot and poured himself some Caf.
Very funny, Anakin. It beats eating anything that you fix any day. Well, that is something that I never thought would happen to me. Lets just hope that we can still be in the Jedi Order after today. Obi-Wan flipped one of his pancakes.
I do not see why we cannot get married. Isnt there a couple of members of the Order that are married? The Council has not expelled them from the Order. Anakin went over to the small dining table and sat down.
That is correct. There are a couple of Jedi that are married, but I do know that one of them has to be married, because his species will disappear, if he does not marry and have children. I do have a feeling that the two are married in secret. Obi-Wan put two of the pancakes onto the plate that he fixed for Anakin.
Yes, I have heard about one of the Council members as married. I think he has four wives or something like that. There are rumors going around that two more Jedi are married, because I have seen one of the two sneak out of the Temple and go to some womans apartment. Then, he will sneak back into the Temple. Anakin reached out and grabbed the honey that was in the middle of the table.
Oh, really? What were you doing watching this Jedi? Obi-Wan brought he plate to the table and he sat down.
Well, I got into trouble one time, while you were away from the Temple. Um . . . I believe you were on a mission that I could not go on. The people you were dealing with did not like children. Well, anyway, I went with Master Windu to do a couple of errands. I saw the guy and he went to apartment and then I witnessed him and the woman kiss, before he went into the room. Masters Yoda and Windu thought that it would also be a good idea, that I help out with the security, so I got to do the very early watch. That is when I saw him come into the Temple. Anakin cut up his pancakes and then began eating them.
Really? Do you know who the person is? Obi-Wan began pouring honey on his pancakes and then began cutting them into bite size pieces.
No, I never asked him his name. I only saw him do it three times,.You know, the more I think about it, I have not seen him in a couple of years around the Temple. Anakin poked a couple of pieces of pancake and then stuffed it into his mouth.
Mmm . . . the person could have been expelled or even died on a mission. Obi-Wan thought he remembered the person that Anakin was talking about. He too witnessed that Jedi leaving the Temple and coming back really early in the mornings. He also has not seen him in a while.
Could be. I can say, that these pancakes are really good. The best you have ever made so far. Let me guess, Allyson has taught you how to make them right? Anakin took another bite of his pancakes.
Thank you. As a matter of fact, she has given me a some advice on how to make them fluffy. Obi-Wan nodded and took a couple of bites of the pancakes, before reaching over and grabbing his cup and taking a sip of his Caf.
Anakin just nodded, as he continued eating his pancakes. The rest of the time was spent in silence, as both men was thinking about the wedding, that was going to be taking place in a couple of hours.
Two hours later, the whole village gathered in the Estates gardens, to witness the marriages of Vanessa Newcourt-Melrey to Anakin Skywalker and Allyson Melrey to Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Do you, Anakin Skywalker, take Vanessa Newcourt to be your lawfully wedded wife. To have and to hold, until death do you part? the holy man looked at the couple.
I do. Anakin answered, as he looked straight at Vanessa and gave her a smile.
Ok. Do you Obi-Wan Kenobi take Allyson Newcourt to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold until death do you part? the holy man turned his attention to Obi-Wan and Allyson.
I do. Obi-Wan answered, as he too looked straight at Allyson and gave her a huge smile.
Ok. Do you, Vanessa Newcourt take Anakin Skywalker, to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold until death do you part? the holy man turned his attention to Vanessa and asked her the same question that he asked Anakin a couple of minutes ago.
I do. Vanessa gave Anakin a huge smile and squeezed his hand, in which he squeezed back.
Ok. Do you Allyson Newcourt take Obi-Wan to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold until death do you part? the holy man turned his attention to Allyson and asked her the same question.
I do. Allyson answered, with a smile on her face.
With power vested in me, I now pronounce you husbands and wives. You guys may now kiss your brides. the holy man looked at both couple and nodded to them to go ahead and kiss each other.
Both Anakin and Obi-Wan took Vanessa and Allyson into their arms and gave them a very long and passionate kiss.
Six hours later, Anakin pulled Vanessa closer to him and they both drifted off to sleep. Three huts down, Obi-Wan was also pulling Allyson into his arms, as they too drifted off to sleep. They all will be leaving early in morning, to head back to Coruscant.