138 V.2-C.39│Lightsaber III│

Given that Ahsoka was now connected to him through a Dyad now, she would be able to feel what happened or happens between Aayla and himself while on Jabitha. While before Anakin didn't have to worry about it, because the rest are adults and have some form of romantic connection, now though...

His cute apprentice is cockblocking him simply because she is connected and in close proximity to him and the other girls. It really doesn't help him or Aayla that had come with him that wanted to do those activities.

So for now, it would be put off. It is not like Anakin or Aayla doesn't have self control or cant do other things. It would be ridiculous to think about sexual acts and want to engage in sexual acts all the time because it isn't just a physical thing but also mental.

It translate through the Force, and this is the biggest problem where he no doubts knows that the Force itself probably did this knowing a situation like this would occur. It is after all still trying to sway him in its direction, but it isn't antagonistic against because why would it be?

He hasn't gone against the balance, not truly because of the loopholes in the logic of immorality. He can stay like this and not be against the cycle of life and death.

In fact, he would be promoting it because of the dimension he is creating, even though it has much more important services for him than housing souls, it is also promoting the cycle. The yin and the yang, life and death, push and pull, moon and the sun, everything was still within that balance it held so dear because imbalance would create disturbances.

Vergences that would tip the scale in one way or another, like himself or it could create a wound within the Force where the energy is unable to be in. Despite it being everywhere at every time, wounds at like a rift in which the energy cannot be used within, or near them.

Of course there hasn't been any wound Anakin was aware of that was so extreme that it would completely cancel out the Force completely. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be possible...

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There were many planets within the Outer Rims that had towering mountain tops that would be capable enough of producing a few or some ghostfire gems. Or at least there should be and there properly a great deal of some hidden or tucked away, just out of the reaches of those of whom wish to take them.

They are hard to get and especially hard to find given they are quite literally invisible or near invisible which is actually insane. It is probably a combination of how light reacts to the crystal and when within a lightsaber it also takes into account those factors as well.

It wasn't just that however and Anakin believed, again it had to do with the unique way the Force interreacted with these lightsaber crystals to produce such an effect.

Magic can get you places, apparently and if that place is to stay as you are, do nothing and just exist just because you can, then it can do that for you. Or it can do that for some crystals abundant in the energies of the Force, not you, whom is but a simple and basic person with nothing special about them at all.

This is besides the point however as Anakin would be able to reproduce the effects himself when creating his own lightsaber again. Synthetic crystals are the best when it comes to raw power because you input your emotions into them when creating them.

It is not that strange to find a synthetic crystal that is a different color from the usually red. Red is usually the result of a chemical compounding and, or being aligned with the dark side.

Anakin plans to use the Mantle of the Force and Heart of the Guardian is strange ways that would subvert them from what they are. He would need to go to where the Star Forge was destroyed however, as while HK, now named Hatsuko had extracted every piece of the Star Forge to see if he could find those crystals.

He has a feeling that he would also find those two lightsaber crystals there even if he had no luck in getting Revan's holocron. It was destroyed after all, but for the crystals however, they could very well be alive and well, hidden away.

'Papa, we are here.' Jabitha used telepathy all of the time to communicate with him or anyone else really. She could do so using the Force because the psychic connection she shares with him only allows her to speak with him and no one else.

Through the Force however, she is capable of talking to just about anyone and everyone she liked.

'Thank you, Jabitha.' Jabitha had not given up calling him 'Papa' even though he had asked for her to stop. In doing so he had upset at that time, which admittedly he probably shouldn't have tried to do so.

It was not that he minded it too much or anything like that but it was a strange concept to him, as while he looked forward to having a family of his own he is also anxious about it. While he had done alot to ensure his safety and the safety of those he loves, and then some by protecting trillions of people.

That doesn't mean he is still safe in having a family. Not in times of war like this and he had made it clear to Aayla, Padme and Barriss that children probably shouldn't be an option right at this instance.

Padme and Barriss didn't mind, Padme because she didn't feel exactly ready herself while Barriss also, while looking forward to it felt she was still a bit young for that. Understandable.

However, it was Aayla that was the problem. Not that she was overly pushy in that direction but she seemed to desire this more so than anyone else and it was strange. He shouldn't have told her that it is possibly to have children between the two of them because that incentivized her even more.

If before she was hesitant because they would both need to go through cultivating a child through some genetic modifications, now she didn't have to worry about that.

"Ani, what are you thinking about?" Aayla asked him as he was left alone with his thoughts. She had decided to try and get some alone time with him during their trip in this instance since Ahsoka was practically hogging all of the time with him.

Not that she was angry or anything like that, no, she knew about the Dyad between Ahsoka and Anakin know and knew that it was probably manifesting itself subconsciously. Ahsoka may not realize it herself but the other girls connected to Anakin could see it, not that they couldn't see her doing so before.

Aayla knew this was going to happen as it seemed like he just attracted those meant to be with him naturally, or it was the Force throwing girls at him. Either way, it is what it is and she had already come to accept that.

"Things, specifically things related to your desires." Anakin stated in a way that could be misconstrued for something else, and it was.

"Ani! Not now! Ahsoka is onboard as well..." Aayla got embarrassed and she seemed to be the little closet pervert given she instantly assumed he wanted to do some nightly activities.

"You little pervert..." Anakin just grabbed her and hugged her in this instance before continuing. "I didn't mean THAT. I meant your desires to have some children, children between you and I."

Still embarrassed and possibly more so at being caught out in her inappropriate thoughts she took a breath to calm herself down. She looked Anakin in the eyes before kissing him on the forehead, given and holding onto him tight as they were now both sprawled out on his bed, within his room.

"I know that you think it would be a bad idea to have a child now..." Aayla started off. "And I know that I am being a bit aggressive and pushy and I thank you for putting up with me and reminding me that I am not the only one within this relationship."

"Its good to know that you care about me. Here I was thinking that I was only meant to listen to your desires and do what you want." Anakin was obviously joking here and the girl in this situation would usually hit their man.

Not Aayla however as Anakin had set some boundaries and reinforced the point that id you are to hit someone, you should be prepared to be hit back. There was no cute exclaim and the harming of the physical, even if it would no damage to him at all, it was the principle behind the act.

It was one thing if it was unintentional and uncontrollable, but it was another matter when it is controllable and intentional.

No, Aayla just continued to hug him without saying anything else and as she remained silent Anakin was silently enjoying this feeling. It wasn't exactly rare that he would be unable to just hug a loved one but it was appreciated nonetheless.

"I think..." Anakin started.

"Yes?" Aayla questioned seeing that he didn't finish.

"I wouldn't mind having a family and want to have one, but I am unsure. I am unsure about what is happening and the current state of the galaxy is not something I want my children living in." Anakin continued.

"Unsure, you are?" Aayla was confused before seemingly understanding something and decided to point out something that was obviously right in his face, unfortunately it seemed to be not within his ability to perceive.

"You do know you have an entire empire that you would call home. That our family would call home." Aayla continued.

Anakin nods at this, not needing to say anything to say he understands.

"You have an army to would rival the Hutt's or the Republic, even now with all of these powerful people under your command, both Force-sensitive and extremely capable along with all of those droids. You are in command and complete control over these things, right?" She continued.

He again nods again not knowing where this was leading.

Sighing, Aayla then says it straight to his very attractive but dense head. "There is nothing stopping you from having a family now AND... there is also no one to tell you that it is wrong. It is you, yourself that is stopping you from having one now."

"I understand that you want your, no, our potential children to live in a better galaxy, free from war and be in a prosperous peaceful state, but weren't you the one to say that conflict is inevitable?"

"Well... yes." He couldn't deny that he had come to the conclusion, even before he had been reborn as Anakin Skywalker he knew from experience that conflict was something that would happen no matter what. Whether that be through the gruesome, dangerous and in particular, the tragedy of war or from friendly competitions.

People still played sports because it was conflict and it served a purpose, whether that be to show people the strength of their country through their athletes or otherwise. Hell, it even happened in local competitions or sports that dealt with who is to be the top student, which would lead to someone being rewarding and someone, or multiple being the losers.

It was a natural thing.

"Stop being silly, and admit that you just dont want to have a family now instead of giving excuses." While Aayla had been staying on point, it would seem that she is hurt by his hesitance.

"That is not want I mean and you know it." Anakin sternly says as he embraces her still transmitting his own feelings and thoughts through their bond together.

"I know." Aayla was just dissatisfied even though she had eternity to have as many children as she wanted with him at this point.

Women and men aren't that different from each other, but there are differences that wont go away, even within this new reality he lives in. The natural instinct and drive to have children and pass on your D.N.A. is a strong one and isn't necessary bad but Anakin up until this point was trying not to think with his second brain.

No matter how attractive thinking with his mind down under sounded.

"You know what..." Anakin started as he stared into Aayla's eyes. "You have convinced me, but dont think we will be doing any funny business now." The connection worked both ways and it influenced him as well, not to the point that it would completely change his way of thinking. He could continue to deny Aayla but that would only further hurt her and himself because of the bond.

It wasn't physical but emotional, spiritual in nature.

Aayla just kissed him at this declaration and he did so as well but had to also focus on making sure no fluctuations came through the bond. This, unfortunately is all they could do for now.

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Dac.

The planet with which Ultima-pearls are to be found. The only planet in fact that has access to such a powerful crystal that can be used in the creation of a lightsaber.

It is unfortunate that while he knows the general direction of where this planet is and how he could get there. There is no known routes that could be taken to get to this planet, at least not within any known star map.

After having gotten Aayla's crystal and Anakin having procured one for himself as well, they had promptly left on the search for Ahsoka's crystals. She isn't the last to get hers as that role was to be taken and is taken by Anakin.

Hers would be the hardest to get if Anakin wasn't able to breath underwater and have the physical resistance to endure the massive amount of weight that comes from water when diving deeper and deeper. He could have used something like a submarine but they had only come on Jabitha, and it wasn't like he was going to do all the work himself.

It was Ahsoka's lightsaber that was being made. He is only really here for her and not here to do everything for her, where she would now have to find a way to get to the crystals designated.

"Skyguy, are you sure this is a good idea?" Ahsoka said as they got off of the living ship, Jabitha.

"You want your lightsaber crystals dont you?" Anakin replied as everyone else would stay inside, still working on their crystals and lightsabers. It was only Anakin and Ahsoka here to deal with the Oceans, Islands and Reefs of Dac.

"Is there really no other way?"

"No. We are both going in." Anakin says and can see the worry within her, sense it even. "Don't worry, you will be just fine. I will be by your side, just dont expect me to do all the work for you."

Relieved and also having a tingly feeling within herself she replies with enthusiasm before diving, with specialized equipment for herself with Anakin can rely on either the Nanosuit or his natural physiques capabilities. "Yes!"