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I stared at my father's dead figure. I sat beside him, running my hands through his golden hair. I longed to see his green eyes. To have him hold me at least one more time. To tell him that I loved him.
Why does fate have to be so cruel to me? I brushed away the fallen tear that escaped from my eye. I could hear footsteps approaching me from behind. I already knew who it was but I dared not to turn around.

"Astoria" she called out softly.

"Hello mother" I answered back. I hear her footsteps walking to my side. I glance up slightly as I watch her face smile sadly towards what once was my father.

"He looks so peaceful" she muttered. She brought her hands forward and rest it on top his. A single tear falls down her face before she wipes it away. I felt a panting pain in my chest.

"It's all my fault. It's my fault he's dead" I muttered angrily.

"No it's not. You nor anyone could have known what would happen that day." She tried to assure me but I know the truth. I caused this. It was me who caused all this pain not only to my mother but to the whole kingdom. I angrily wiped the tears that dared to roll down my face. I looked away as my mother turned to face me.

"Please, come with me. You need to help my dear" she uttered softly. I shook my head, my demeanor turning hard.

"No mother. My planet needs me more than ever now that father is dead. Who will rule? Who will insure that all laws are properly followed? Who will lead our people? I'm sorry mother but I'm not coming with you"

"Astoria please..." she pleaded.

"I have to attend to some businesses. If you'll excuse me" I bowed my head slightly as I turned around to walk out of the sacred temple.

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Anakin along with Master Kenobi and Master Windu walked around the courtyard of the palace. It was evident that everyone in the entire kingdom was distraught by the passing of their King. The sun no longer shone as it was blocked with Heavy grey clouds.

"This is the first I've seen Alderaan  looking like this" Obi-Wan glanced up.

"What do you mean by that Master?" Obi-Wan sighed.

"Alderaan has always been a beautiful planet. It rarely ever rains here. It's always sunny here. But it looks like things have changed" the three continued to walk through the palace grounds talking to one another until a question appeared in the young padawan's head.

"Masters? What will happen with Princess Astoria? Will she stay here under watchful eyes or with us in Coruscant?" The two masters faced one another, unsure of the future that behold a the young woman.

"That is yet undecided. The princess is far to emotional at this state. She's only recently discovered her magic. She doesn't know how to control it at all. She poses a threat not only here but to others. We don't know the extent of her newly acquired powers" Mace Windu explains.

"How did she come to have magic? I've never heard of someone who can control and manipulate ice"

"I've been looking and I read a passage about someone who seems to have the same abilities as the princess. I read something about a Queen Lyanna Stark from Westeros." Anakin intervenes. A look of pure confusion crossed Master Kenobi's face.

"Westeros? I've never heard of that system?"

"That's because it's not real. It's a fairytale. Told to children before they go to bed" Master Windu sighed as the trio turned into a corridor.

"But is there a possibility that it's real?" Anakin questions

"Before I would've said no, but after Princess Astoria's outburst, I'm not so sure anymore"

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Astoria sat infront of her vanity, combing through her dark curls. She's noticed that she looks different. She's turned ghastly pale and her once dark blue eyes has turned icy blue. She set her brush down as she heard a gentle knock on her door.

"Come In" the calls out. The door opens as a guard steps through.

"Anakin Skywalker is here to see you, your grace. Shall I send him in?" I nodded. Not long after Anakin walks through the door. I got up from my vanity as I hurriedly walked over to his figure. I was engulfed in his arms as I lay my head in the crook of his neck. We pulled apart from one another but not letting go. He leaned down and placed a soft kiss on her lips. She rest his forehead on hers, closing his eyes.

"You had me worried sick" he breathed out. He opened his eyes as blue met blue.

"I'm sorry" I muttered. We pulled away from one another as I led him to my seating area. I took a seat beside him. His arm swung over my shoulders as I laid my head on his shoulders.

"My guards tell me that Obi-Wan and Master Windu are in the castle. Why are they here?"

"They think you're dangerous to be kept alone" I lifted my head off his shoulder as I face him.

"What is that suppose to mean?" Slight anger evident in my voice.

"They say it's because you're to vulnerable right now. Their uneasy because they don't know the extent of your powers. As far as the council knows, you're the only that has these abilities" I sighed, laying my head back down.

"Do you know who your birth family is?" I shook my head.

"No. I never really think much about them" I answered truthfully. They abandoned me. Leaving me to potentially die. A young infant. I don't necessarily hate them. But it would have brought me more comfort if they told me why I was given up.

"You must've inherited your abilities from them. If we find them, they can help you control it." I sighed as I pulled away from his embrace. I stood up and walked over to my table pouring myself and Anakin a glass on wine. I grabbed both goblets, handing one to him.

"Ani, mother doesn't even know where I come from. She told me that she found me in a basket floating along a river. No note, nothing" I frowned.

"Nothing at all?" He asked.

"None. Just a basket and a blanket with a grey wolf embroided on it"

"Do you have it?" He asked.

"No. Mother keeps it in her possessions" I placed my glass on the table.

"It's getting late. Obi-Wan would be looking for me" He smiled sadly. He stands up as I come over, wrapping my arms around his neck. I lean up capturing his lips in mine. We pulled back staring into each other's eyes.

"I love you" he smiled

"I love you more"

"I love you most" he leans down and placed a kiss on my temple. I watch as he disappear behind the door. I walk over to my bed, slipping of my covers. I laid my head on my pillow as I gaze outside my window, falling asleep to the images of the stars