Kamino Dreamin

She/Her. Millennial Bad Batch/Star Wars Nerd and relentless CodyWan shipper. I write TBB/Clone/CodyWan fanfic too https://archiveofourown.org/users/Leapingbadger/works 18+ Blog! Minors do not engage, please!!!

[leapingbadger]

Story Index

Thanks so much for checking out my blog!

I currently write exclusively Bad Batch and CodyWan Fanfiction. That might change in the future but that’s where my brain is right now.

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The Bad Batch – Pre Echo

Cadets – Young Hunter struggles with his enhancements during an off-world war game the results of which could have a scary outcome. (Read on AO3)

The First Mission - As Clone Force 99 prepare for their first mission, Hunter struggles with his promotion to Sergeant and the changes their new life will bring. (Read on AO3)

Boom! – On an early mission The Batch are diverted from Kamino to help the Regs, with potentially deadly consequences. This is a multiple chapter project. Not finished yet. Chapters 10/? (Read on AO3)

Fallible - Hunter tries to help Tech process a mistake that he struggles to let go of. (Read on AO3)

The Bad Batch – Post Echo – Pre Omega

One of Us – The Batch help welcome Echo with his new armor. (Read on AO3)

Welcome Home – Echo has only been the Batch for a short time. Hunter tries to understand his new squad member. (Read on AO3)

Confined - The Batch are grounded on Kamino but are unsure why. Takes place after Echo joins but before they meet Omega. (Read it on AO3)

The Bad Batch – Season 1

Repercussions (an Aftermath AU) – The galaxy changes quickly in the midst of Order 66. A young Jedi, desperate and afraid stands on the precipice. Seargeant Hunter of Clone Force 99 desperately tries to save young Caleb Dume from the rest of the GAR and his brother, Crosshair. Caleb agrees to flee Kaller with Hunter and his brothers but in the process, they must navigate fear, loyalty, desperation and doubt. Will they be able to survive and stay together within this new Empire? Only time will tell. CH 11/11 (Read on AO3)

Missing - Set after the events of Season 1, Episode 9.  Hunter deals with the squad’s confrontation with Crosshair on Bracca. (Read it on AO3)

The Bad Batch - Season 2

Delivery - While on the famous Nerf Nugget delivery for Cid, Hunter and Echo clash over their philosophies and future plans. (Read on AO3)

Interrogation – Written as part of the Great Galactic Gift Exchange 2024. Tech asks Hunter for some advice about Phee. (Read on AO3)

The Bad Batch - Season 3

From Eriadu - The Batch deal with the immediate aftermath from the mission to Eriadu. (Read on AO3)

The Dark – Crosshair deals with his choices while in custody. (Read on AO3)

Amends - Takes place after the season 3 episode “The Return”. Hunter and Crosshair trust each other again and are on their way to a reconciliation, but they still need to communicate. That’s where Wrecker comes in. (Read on AO3)

Gone. Again – Taking place during the events of Season 3, Episode 11: Point of No Return; Hunter tires to catch up with Omega and Crosshair and wrestle with their precarious situation. (Read on AO3)

The Failure - Taking place during the events of Season 3, Episode 11: Point of No Return; Crosshair tries to come to terms with his failure to protect Omega and is heartbroken by the toll the loss has on his brothers. (Read on AO3)

The Bad Batch – Post Season 3 - Pabu Adventures

The Light – A few months after Tantis and Hunter is dealing with PTSD and nightmares. (Read on AO3)

Sunrise - 5 months since the events on Tantis. Hunter realizes there is more to his enhanced senses than he thought and gets a visit from someone he thought was gone. (Read on AO3)

The Phantom - Six months after Tantiss and Crosshair still struggles with nightmares. Hunter tries to help Brother through his biggest hurt. (Read on AO3)

The Melody – Hunter helps Omega after a nightmare. (Read on AO3)

Tested – Hunter joins Rex on a mission and meets some unexpected acquaintances. (Read on AO3)

Goodbye – Hunter has recently learned that he can sense Tech’s ghost and has shared that information with his family. Omega comes to terms with Tech’s death with the help of her brother. (Read on AO3)

Unconditional Love – My Entry for Pabu’s Festival of Love 2025. Hunter helps Omega with her love day gifts and ends up giving her a gift of her own. Read It on AO3!

 Tattoo – The Batch get tattoos to remember the fallen. (Read on AO3)

The Final Gift – The Batch celebrate their first Life Day since settling on Pabu. Omega is surprised by a gift from her brothers. (Read on AO3)

Decisions - Omega wants to join the Rebellion but has to work to convince her brothers. Chapters 5/5.Read on AO3

The Fallen – Hunter regrets not being able to save the young Jedi on Kaller. It’s through Omega joining the rebellion that he finally gets some closure. (Read on AO3)

Fennter (Hunter X Fennec Shand)

Entangled – The Bad Batch are in need of a new ship and are short on credits. Hunter takes on a job with Fennec Shand against his better judgement to make some money, fast. When things go awry and they have the whole Bounty Hunters Guild after them, they have to work together to get through it and learn more about each other's motivation in the process.  CH 11/11 (Read on AO3)

Spoken Truths – Hunter and Fennec have been seeing each other on and off for months. Hunter wrestles with the idea of the two separate parts of his new life colliding. (Read on AO3)

Ghosts of Corellia – Fennec Shand's dark past comes back to haunt her when she is kidnapped by a Corellian crime boss she once had dealings with. Hunter launches a search to find her with the help of his family, where both him and Fennec will be forced to combat the ghosts of their pasts. CH 4/? (Read on AO3)

CodyWan

Buried - Cody tried to keep his feelings for Obi Wan buried deep until unforeseen circumstances bring them to the forefront. (Read on AO3)

The Kiss - Obi Wan's recklessness on the battlefield draws the ire of his Commander, with an unlikely outcome. (Read on AO3)

The Fallout - When Cody does the unthinkable and disobeys order, he is unprepared for the ramifications to his relationship with his General. Ventress arrives at the perfect time to twist the vibroknife, leaving both Cody and Obi Wan struggling with how to proceed. (Read on AO3)

Rumors - Cody catches up with Hunter from Clone Force 99 in desperate needs of some advice about his relationship with Obi Wan. (Read on AO3)

The Jedi, The Duchess & The Commander - Obi Wan and Cody are assigned protection detail when Satine Kryze makes a last-minute visit to Coruscant. Trouble follows the Duchess by way of an assassination attempt and Obi Wan and Cody not only have to navigate the current threat, but the effect her presence has on their relationship. Ch 2/2. (Read on AO3)

Back from the Dead - Obi Wan is dealing with the ramifications after faking his death and going undercover as bounty Hunter, Rako Hardeen (TCW S4E15-18). While relationships are strained with Anakin and Ahsoka, Obi Wan desperately wants to make things right with Commander Cody. Through these unusual circumstances both men have learned how important the other is to them. (Read on AO3)

The Loss - As Obi Wan travels to Mandalore to help an old flame (TCW S5E16 - The Lawless) Cody struggles with his unrequited feelings for his General and jealousy. Upon Obi Wan's return, Cody has to find a way to help him through one of his greatest hurts. (Read on AO3)

The Close Call – Cody is injured during a LAAT crash (TCW S7E1). While Rex and the Bad Batch continue the mission, Obi Wan races to his Commander's side. (Read on AO3)

The Deserter - Commander Cody goes on his most important mission yet. (Read on AO3)

The Sands of Tatooine - Now that Cody has reunited with Obi Wan, he struggles to understand his place in the galaxy and in the home of his former general. (Read on AO3)

[mxopifex]

A lil Codywan snuggle cause I haven’t been able to draw for 6 months and I love them.

[leapingbadger]

Chapter Six

Summary: Obi Wan struggles to balance his responsibilities as the best man with his desire to see how things go with his new love interest.

Read on AO3

Excerpt:

 “To love is to trust the other person implicitly with a portion of your soul. Forever severed from you and given as the most vulnerable of gifts. It takes immense bravery to love and to allow yourself to be loved in return and is a testament to both Padme and Anakin that they have done this so willingly, splitting their heart not into two, but into four instead. In their family resides the true prize of love and it is one I am most grateful to witness. To Padme and Anakin…” Obi Wan said, raising his glass high in the air, “may happiness follow you for many years to come.”

“Padme and Anakin,” the guests chorused as the sound of clinking glasses tinkles throughout the courtyard.

Obi Wan smiled down at his brother before huffing out a breath and sinking into his seat. The sun hung low in the sky, a bright blue with golden clouds. The chairs from the ceremony had been replaced with long tables stacked end to end so the guests were intermingled with the wedding party. He downed what remained of his champagne and leaned in to check on Leia who was sitting on his right, coloring.

He found his eyes wandering down the table. Ahsoka was in deep discussion with Padme’s family as Luke bobbed between them and split his time between crawling under the table and climbing on his grandpa’s lap. Not for the first time, Obi Wan’s eyes found Cody. He was sitting further down the table on the opposite side next to Rex who was deep in conversation with another guest. Just when Obi Wan was about to look away, Cody seemed to sense his gaze and looked up. He smiled broadly; those beautiful dimples dug in deep on his cheeks. He held his hands out in front of him and clapped them together softly, garnering Rex’s attention and a quick swivel to see who he was looking at. Rex rolled his eyes but smiled and nodded as he went back to his conversation.

Obi Wan nodded his thanks in return and grabbed at the new glass of champagne that had been supplied while he had been distracted. In all honesty he felt a sense of relief that the speech was over. He couldn’t say he’d been stressing over it, in fact he had nothing written down before waxing philosophically about what love actually is. Of course, he was the last person to be giving a speech on that and was very deliberate about avoiding Satine’s gaze.

The speeches were the end of the programming for the day and Obi Wan was excited to finally be off duty. Not that he didn’t want to be there for his brother and new sister-in-law. He loved them, and was glad they were happy, but he was happy to fade into the background, just another guest enjoying his time in this beautiful place.

The dancing started soon after dinner had ended with the typical couple’s dance. Obi Wan and Ahsoka watched as Anakin awkwardly pirouetted around the dance floor while Padme looked like a graceful movie star from the 1950s.

“I see he didn’t go to the lessons then.” Obi Wan said out of the corner of his mouth.

Ahsoka chuckled and covered Luke’s ear as he bopped at her feet. “That’s the sad thing, he did.” She replied with a smirk.

Obi Wan snorted into his drink and covered his smile as the photographer made his way around the room. “What’s funny?” Leia asked, a scowl on her little face as if annoyed by the distraction.

“Oh, nothing, my dear. Auntie Ahsoka just made a joke.”

Leia turned on Ahsoka, her hands gravitating towards her hips. “This is no time for jokes, Aunty Soka.” She huffed.

Ahsoka blinked at her before grinning at Obi Wan. “The world’s not ready for this one.” She muttered.

“Tell me about it.” He replied.

“I see your man over there looking gorgeous. Have you locked him down yet?” She nodded at Cody, still looking perfect in his blue suit. His tie hung a little loose now and Obi Wan had no doubt the jacket would be coming off soon.

“What exactly do you mean by ‘locked him down’?” Obi Wan asked. Ahsoka snickered. “Oh, come on. I’m not that old…I just…”

“No,” she giggled, “It’s that you didn’t even balk when I called him ‘your man.’”

Obi Wan opened his mouth to bite back and realized he didn’t have a leg to stand on. Not just because Ahsoka was right, he hadn’t pushed back, but because in his mind Cody already was his. Not in a possessive way, just in a…he liked him and they were sort of together for this brief moment, kind of way.

“Oh, shut up, Soka.” He said, feeling heat rise in his face.

She laughed and bumped his shoulder. “It’s cute. I’m not making fun. It’s just…nice to see you happy. It been a rare occurrence these days.”

Obi Wan rolled his eyes, “I’m not quite as pathetic as you’re led to believe by our brother, you know.”

She turned to him seriously and made a fuss of his bowtie. “I know. But you have been…down lately. I haven’t seen you smile this much in ages.”

“Yes, well you moved away. Do I need to have Lumi and Quinlan send you monthly reports or something.”

“Now you’re just being ridiculous. I was trying to give you a compliment, and a nudge.”

“I don’t need a nudge, especially towards Cody. I know how…special he is…”

Ahsoka smiled at him. “That’s all I wanted to know. Maybe you should…”

“Trust me. As soon as my obligations are done I’ll disappear for a while.”

Ahsoka took hold of Leia’s hand and pulled her to her. “Why wait? I’ve got them.”

Obi Wan huffed out a heavy breath. “You’re sure?”

“I wouldn’t offer if I wasn’t. Go get your man.”

Obi Wan struggled to hide his smile. “You really are the most decent sister and I love you endlessly.”

She laughed and shoved him, “Yeah, yeah. Go on. He’s watching.” She said, sending a little wave in Cody’s direction.

“Don’t shove, Auntie Soka. It’s rude.” Leia said, clutching at Obi Wan’s arm as if to make him feel better.

“Thank you, Leia but I’m quite alright.”

“She still shouldn’t do it.” Luke interjected.

“You can’t go yet, Uncle Obi. You promised you’d dance with me in my princess dress.”

Obi Wan took a breath, his eyes finding Cody and feeling his knees wobble at the smile on his face.

“Yes, yes. I did promise, and I’ll be right back. I just have to say hello to a…” he looked at Soka who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying herself, “a friend.”

Leia reluctantly let him go, her arms crossed over her chest and a thoroughly well-rehearsed pout on her lips. Obi Wan deliberately looked over the dance floor and saw Cody on the other side. He was moving too and Obi Wan had to press down the fizzle of excitement that went through him.

Once more, they found themselves at the pool, the slightly wilted flowers still looking beautiful by the glow of the orbs floating in the water.

“Hey,” Cody said softly.

“Hello there.” Obi Wan replied warmly.

Cody went to reach for his waist but hesitated. “Great speech.”

Obi Wan smiled, “I feel you’re saying that because it was the only one that wasn’t in Italian. But I appreciate it none the less.”

Cody chuckled, “No, it was good. Very insightful.”

“Oh?”

“Being in love is like giving away a part of your soul? Who knew you were a poet?”

Obi Wan laughed, “Only as a side hustle.”

Cody smiled and nodded, “You know, I just realized I still don’t know what you do for a living.”

“Yes, I suppose we have been rather preoccupied with other things.” He replied, his eyes raking over Cody hungrily.

“So?”

“Oh.” Obi Wan said, coming out of his trance, “I’m a children’s therapist, specializing in trauma.”

Cody blinked at him, “I…oh wow. Yeah, that makes perfect sense.”

Obi Wan chuckled, “Yes, well, I was rather driven after Shmi passed away.”

“Were you able to help your brother?”

“Somewhat, although he doesn’t really subscribe to therapy as a whole. But occasionally he would sit with me and go through it. Still, I’m not his therapist and there are usually rules against that sort of thing.”

“I think that’s pretty amazing, Obi Wan.” Cody said softly, and Obi Wan was taken by the tenderness in his voice.

“Why?” he asked, surprised to feel his voice catch in his throat.

“I dunno, turning the darkest moments of your life into hope for other people, especially kids. I think that takes…strength.” He felt Cody’s hand as he reached for his waist under his jacket, his warm caress making him yearn for some privacy.

Obi Wan wasn’t entirely sure he’d ever get used to the way Cody viewed him. He would never have considered himself brave or strong. Not for just surviving. After all, what was the alternative? But still, he spoke it with such reverence that Obi Wan wanted to be that, to be who Cody thought he was.

[pinenora317]

Heated Rivalry ll S01EP04

[leapingbadger]

I know this is the stupidest thing to fixate on during one of the best scenes in tv history but…does it annoy anyone else that Rose has no rhythm and isn’t dancing to the beat of the song? Or am I just weird?

[pinenora317]

Heated Rivalry ll S01EP05

[leapingbadger]

The way he looks at the phone on the table and tried to call him 🥺

[tinylilhollander]

Before Shane and Ilya move in together, Shane's at Ilya's place lamenting the lack of ingredients. As he looks for any kind of vegetable and protein he can cobble together for a meal, Shane's like, "Baby, when's the last time you cooked? Is this why you order so much takeout?".

And Ilya responds with a shrug and, "Maybe. Maybe I don't like to be alone with the knives too much."

And Ilya means it as a joke, Shane knows he does, but there's something hollow and scraped raw in Ilya's usual shit-eating grin that makes Shane's blood run cold. He immediately strides across the kitchen to pull Ilya into his arms. And Ilya tries to scoff at first, says that Shane's being so over-dramatic about a joke, but Shane just holds tighter, until Ilya's breathing goes funny against his chest in that way that tells him he's trying not to cry.

Shane doesn't trust himself to speak right now. The weight of what it would mean to lose this man is too much for him to talk about again, so instead he just holds him and hopes that this is enough to tell Ilya what he means. And when he eventually feels Ilya let go and sob against him, Shane guides both of them to the floor, pulls him into his arms, buries a hand in the back of his curls and just lets him cry until he's had enough.

When Ilya's tears finally stop, Shane presses a kiss to his forehead, trying to soothe down the crease that's etched between his eyebrows. As much as Ilya needed that release, Shane can see by the panic and embarrassment on his face that he needs a way back out of it now.

Shane rolls his eyes dramatically. "Fine, jesus, we'll get takeout then."

And Ilya looks up at him with a small grateful smile before letting out a shaky laugh. "See? I would say anything to get you to buy me McDonald's."

[leapingbadger]

[lepidopoda]

Everything that was broken has forgotten its brokenness. I live now in a sky-house, through every window the sun. Also, your presence. Our touching, our stories. Earthy and holy both. How can this be, but it is. Every day has something in it whose name is Forever.

~ Everything That Was Broken by Mary Oliver

[leapingbadger]

🥰

[pinenora317]

Heated Rivalry ll S01EP05

[leapingbadger]

I always forget how close they were to a real conversation here. If Shane hadn’t made the joke and Ilya hadn’t used it as an excuse to not talk about something real…we could have had it all earlier guys!!!

[monstermoxie]

happy pride month!! 🌈

(Rex and Gregor in the back btw)

[leapingbadger]

Happy Pride with two of my favorites!

[leapingbadger]

Time for a wedding!!

Chapter Five

Summary: Obi Wan tries to keep to the task at hand as he helps Anakin and Padme through their wedding day, but Cody is never too far from his mind.

Read on AO3

Excerpt:

“I’m getting married today.” A voice called from the ether.

Obi Wan groaned and stirred.

“I’m getting married today.” The voice said again.

Obi Wan shifted over, reluctant to open his eyes. The door to the bedroom swung open with a loud creak. “Obi Wan, I’m getting married today.” Anakin cooed.

Obi Wan propped himself up on his elbow and barely got to see the look of joy on his brother’s face before the door slammed shut again and the noise carried on down the hallway. He collapsed back into his pillow, noticing for the first time the mound under the sheets.

Cody was completely covered. Obi Wan’s lips twitched into a smile as he pulled the sheets off his head and looked at his beautiful face as the sunlight streamed through the insufficient curtains. Cody brushed at his face as though removing a cobweb and Obi Wan continued to stare.

“Take a picture. It’ll last longer.” Cody said with a smile as he refused to open his eyes.

Obi Wan chuckled and sank closer to him, brushing his finger delicately over the scar that sliced through his eyebrow, arched over his temple and down to his cheek. “I think you’ll find my phone is broken, and so staring is all I have.”

Cody groaned and grabbed for him, yanking him by the waist and dragging him to his side. “I’m sorry for that.” He muttered into his neck.

“It’s quite alright. I can get a replacement in town tomorrow.”

“Mine’s broken too.” Cody said softly with a sigh as he rolled onto his back. “If that makes you feel better.”

“Hmm, I can’t say I imagined our first date to be at the phone store, but beggars can’t be choosers.”

Cody’s eyes flew open and a grin spread on his face. “Date?”

Obi Wan smiled and rested on his chest. “Well, yes. Only if you want though. Please don’t feel obli…”

Obi Wan careered over backwards as Cody’s lips crashed into his, pushing him back into the mattress, the weight of his body (maybe he really did have dense bones) was pleasant and comforting.

“I think that sounds like a great idea.”

Obi Wan ran his hand over Cody’s chest, tangling the tips of his fingers in his chest hair.  “Well, that’ll be something to look forward to. But I think now I have to get up and ready for the day.”

He felt Cody’s arms tighten around him as his lips started pressing into his neck, his kisses leading up until he caught his lips hungrily. “Are you sure we can’t find a better use of our time this morning?” Cody purred into his skin as his hands started to wander.

Obi Wan arched his head back into the pillow, enjoying the effervescent feeling that spread throughout his body under Cody’s touch. In all honesty, staying in bed with Cody all day sounded like the perfect event schedule to him, but there was no way he could get away with that.

“As much as I would love to stay, I am needed elsewhere this morning.”

Cody groaned and loosened his grip. “Fine. But I’m gunna complain about it.”

Obi Wan chuckled, “I feel the need to point out that without Anakin and Padme’s wedding, we would never have met.”

Cody’s lips twisted into a smile. “I know. I know. I’m sure I’ll see you later, right?”

Obi Wan nodded, “Yes. The ceremony ends at noon. There’s a respite in the afternoon for lunch, and in all honesty, the children’s naps, and then the reception will start in time for dinner.”

“So, what you’re saying is there’s multiple chances for us to…get to know each other.”

Obi Wan laughed, “Well, it seems rather anticlimactical to schedule it, doesn’t it? But yes. I would very much enjoy spending some more one on one time with you. Providing you don’t find anyone else between now and then, of course.”

“That’s not even possible, Obi Wan.”

Obi Wan grinned and felt a flutter as Cody lazily rolled over and flopped onto his pillow. Reluctantly, he took the opportunity to get up, feeling Cody’s eyes on him as he walked around the bed.

“You’re really enjoying tempting me, aren’t you?” Cody called from the bed.

Obi Wan chuckled, “Would I?" he asked, leaning over to retrieve something off the floor and hearing a strangled groan from Cody.

“You’re fucking diabolical.” Cody said with a grin.

Obi Wan moved over to the bed and leaned down so his lips were just off Cody’s. “Oh, my dear. You have no idea.” He purred, kissing him forcefully before pulling away. “Keep an eye on the cherubs, I swear they move when you’re not looking at them.” He said with a smirk. He turned around as he made it to the bathroom door without diving back into bed, something he was honestly not sure how he accomplished. “I’ll see you later, Cody.”

He likely didn’t need to shower a second time in six hours, but it seemed like the thing to do. He was quicker this time, not having Cody’s broad shoulders and strong body to distract him. He walked out of the bathroom with a towel around his waist and, while expected, felt a little deflated at Cody’s absence.

He put on his basics and grabbed the rest of his clothes to put on later. The men were seconded in an office in the front of the villa, far away from Padme where was getting ready. Obi Wan opened the door and little Luke instantly flew at him.

Obi Wan spent most of the morning trying to calm Anakin without resorting to the cut glass bottles of brandy and scotch on the far side of the room. His brother’s earlier joy seemed to have morphed into anxiety. He bounced Luke on his knee and pulled faces as Anakin fidgeted with his hair.

“I have no doubt everything will go to plan, Anakin.”

“I know, I know. I just…I’ve wanted to marry her for so long.”

Obi Wan smiled and nodded, looking over at Luke and crossing his eyes and puffing out his cheeks for his amusement. The little boy collapsed in a fit of giggles. “Yes, I think I still have the first attempt at a love letter that you failed to give her.”

Anakin groaned. “Oh God, tell me that’s a lie.”

Obi Wan laughed and shook his head, “of course not. It’s actually central to my speech later.” He teased.

“Obi Wan…”

“Especially the part where you made a poem out of her name and…”

“Obi Wan…” Anakin continued, clearly getting more agitated.

He took pity on him, picking up Luke onto his hip and crossing to his brother, brushing at the lapel of his tux and righting the flower that was starting to droop. “I have no plans to embarrass you, Anakin. It’s taken you a long time to get here, and I’m incredibly proud of the man and father you have become. I have no doubt you will be a wonderful husband to Padme as well.

Anakin blinked at him in surprise. “I…um…thanks, Obi Wan.”

[summer-of-clones]

This year there will be weekly themes!

Poll, tag, and ask games will match the weekly theme.

You are welcome to create fills that go with the weekly theme, but it’s not required! ✨

(A text copy of the list below the cut!)

Weekly Themes

1. Cadet Week

A week dedicated to clone cadets

2. 212th Week

A week focusing on the whole of the 212th

3. Downtime Week

A week to focus on clones’s downtime

4. Remembrances Week

A week honoring brothers who have been lost

5. 501st Week

A week focusing on the whole of the 501st

6. No Order 66 Week

A week to imagine if Order 66 never happened

7. Deserters Week

A week focusing on the clones that deserted

8. Specialized Clones Week

A week dedicated to specialized clones

9. Bad Batch Week

Week focused on Clone Force 99

10. AU Week

A week to focus on the Alternate Universes in the fandom

11. Underrated Clones Week

A week to honor the clones often forgotten

12. Clones as Dads Week

A week to think about all the clones that took on fatherhood like their greatest mission

13. Squad Week

Week to honor your favorite squads

[leapingbadger]

My husband is hyperventilating after our six year old asked the pivotal question of ‘who is Darth Vader under the suit’ and now we’re trying to concoct the best Intro to Star Wars curriculum while simultaneously hoping we don’t scare her off!

Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated…

[skellymom]

"Who broke it?" - Clone Wars Animation

Somehow I can't see Rex instigating, but def see Fives stirring the shit pot. The Bad Batch appear in the background at 1:11 and stir up trouble!😆

[leapingbadger]

This made my day!

[padawansuggest]

I’m not even sure if this is my Roman Empire or just an accepted thing by the fandom at this point but Ben Kenobi was unkillable until he fuckin decided it was time to go and I think he should have reformed as a force ghost then and there lookin 25 (for the flashbacks) so he could yell at Vader and scare the shit outta him.

No. Anakin Skywalker never had a fucking chance in hell at winning against Obi-Wan, and my Roman Empire is that Vader didn’t have a chance either until Ben decided he was gonna have the last laugh.

[archeo-starwars]

Star Wars Insider #62

[leapingbadger]

Slightly longer chapter this time.

Chapter Four

Summary: Obi Wan and Cody can't escape the pull to each other during Anakin's bachelor party.

Read on AO3

Excerpt:

“That could have been so bad.” Anakin said as he paced, his head in his hands.

“Don’t get yourself worked up, Anakin. Luke’s fine and, ah, shit.” He muttered as Ashoka pressed hard into the gash on his forehead as she cleaned it. He had a slight headache, nothing a couple of drinks wouldn’t cure.

“Stop moving.” She hissed in his ear.

Obi Wan shifted on the bench at the end of Padme and Anakin’s bed as his sister hovered over him. “I really am fine, Soka.”

“I still have to check you for a concussion.” She muttered as she put a bandage over his cut.

Obi Wan rolled his eyes and watched his brother leave tracks on the floor.

“Where did the fucking cat even come from?” Anakin asked.

“Your guess is as good as mine. One minute they were asleep, the next he was up and sprinting out of the room.”

Anakin sank down next to him and shook his head. “Thanks for…you know, catching him before he fell.”

“You’re welcome, Anakin. Let’s try to avoid childhood trauma, for Luke and Leia and least.”

Anakin chuckled and nodded. “Yeah. Sounds like a plan. I wonder if Padme can get him down.”

“If anyone can, it’s her.” Obi Wan replied fondly.

“Alright.” Ahsoka said as she stood in front of him and held out her phone, the flashlight illuminated. “Look straight ahead.” She flashed the light in his eyes a couple of times and hummed to herself. “Yeah, you’re fine. And lucky, apparently.”

Obi Wan laughed and shifted off the bench. “That’s not something I’ve been accused of before. I’m sorry I’m going to look a bit of a mess for your pictures.” He said to his brother.

Anakin shrugged. “Honestly, between me and Padme, no ones gunna be looking at you anyway.” He said with a laugh.

“I wouldn’t be so sure of that.” Ahsoka said with a smirk.

Anakin turned around and grinned at him. “Have you and Satine…”

“Oh, of course not.” Obi Wan replied, brushing his brother away and moving to a stool in front of a makeup table.

“Then who?”

“Cody.” Ahsoka interjected in a sing song voice like they were on the playground.

“Not remotely helpful, Soka.” Obi Wan said sternly.

Anakin squinted at him. “Rex’s brother?” he asked, looking from Obi Wan to Ahsoka and back again. “But…he’s a man.”

“Astute as ever, Anakin.” Obi Wan interjected dryly.

Anakin blinked at him. “But…”

Obi Wan sighed and shifted in his seat. “Anakin, I had this conversation with you when you were eighteen, I have no intention of doing so again.”

“Sounds like you might have to.” Ahsoka said out of the side of her mouth.

“I thought you got over that whole…thing.”

Obi Wan narrowed his eyes, “You mean being bi?”

“Yeah, you were but then you dated Satine…”

Obi Wan pinched the bridge of his nose, “Being with a woman didn’t make me any less bi, Anakin.” He said as though explaining that two plus two equals four.

“So you’re…sleeping with Rex’s brother?”

“No, I’m not.” Obi Wan replied quickly.

“But he’d like to be.” Ahsoka added.

“SOKA.” Obi Wan barked.

She chuckled and shook her head, “I’m gunna go finish my wine.” He said with a smile as she left the room just as Padme was coming in.

“Uncle Obi. Luke is asking for you.”

Obi Wan was happy for an excuse to end this rather fruitless conversation with his brother and nodded. “I’ll be right there. Why don’t you two get back to your guests. I’ve got the kids.”

“Thank you Obi.” Padme said sweetly, kissing him on the cheek. Anakin still looked confused but nodded.

“Yeah, um...thanks.” Anakin said, sounding slightly confused.

Obi Wan smiled and left the room and making his way across the hall to the nursery. Like most rooms in the villa, the place was enormous with two large beds on either side of the room and a scattering of toys in the middle of the floor. Obi Wan picked his was across and came to Luke’s bedside.

“You rang.” He said with a smile.

Luke’s eyes were dropping with tiredness. He reached his chubby little hand up to Obi Wan’s face and brushed the bandage on his forehead. “You have an ouchie.” He said in a little voice.

Obi Wan nodded, taking the boy's hand off his face and kissing the back of it. “Yes, but I’ll be all right.” He said softly. “And you. Are you alright?”

“I caught the cat.” He said with a smile.

“I know.” Obi Wan replied. “Good for you…Luke, can you tell me where the cat came from?”

Luke reached up again and brushed his hands through Obi Wan’s beard. “Leia told me not to tell.”

“Oh? And why’s that.”

“She said snitches end up with stitches.”

Obi Wan stifled a laugh and looked at the angelic little girl in the bed behind him. “Did she now? And do you know what that means?”

“That’s I’d end up with Stitch from Lilo and Stitch, and I don’t like him. He had too many arms.”

Obi Wan was hanging by a thread now as he hid his laughter behind his hand. “I see. Well, don’t worry about Leia, or me, just get some rest. There’ll be more fun when you wake up.”

“Grandpas taking us swimming.” Luke said, his voice rising with excitement.

Obi Wan nodded knowingly, “Well in that case you should probably get some sleep. No?”

Luke dove under the covers before peaking out again and kissing the back of Obi Wan’s hand. “Thank you for saving me, Uncle Obi.”

Obi Wan smiled and brushed Luke’s hair off his forehead. “You’re more than welcome, my dear boy.” He said softly. He stroked Luke's arm soothingly until his little snores filled the room and he left, pulling the door to and wondering if securing it with a belt would mean that they would stay put for the duration.

He picked up his wet socks and shoes from earlier and carried them down the corridor,almost colliding with Cody who was coming the opposite way.

“Shit, I’m sorry.”

“No, no, my fault.” Obi Wan said as he straightened.

“You’re still wet.” Cody said with a smile.

“I…well…yes.” Obi Wan finished lamely, “Ahsoka was fixing me up and then I had to get Luke to sleep.”

“Yeah, she said you needed help with something.”

“Oh?” Obi Wan said, his brow furrowed in confusion.

“Yeah, I…” Cody paused for a moment and laughed, looking at his shoes and shaking his head. “She was lying, wasn’t she?” he asked with a chuckle.

Obi Wan shrugged, “most likely. I think she may be partaking in some kind of game.”

“What kind of game would that be?” Cody asked innocently.

“Hmm, what indeed.” He said softly. “Well, I’m sorry but I really should get out of these wet clothes.”

“Do you need a hand?” Cody asked.

Obi Wan’s lips spread into a wide smile. “I’m sorry?”

Cody seemed to realize what he said, his eyes going wide, “No, I just mean. You fell, she said you might have a concussion or something so I…sorry…” he trailed off, his face bright red all the way up to his earlobes.

Obi Wan chuckled and shook his head, patting Cody on the shoulder. “No concussion, thankfully. And as…enticing as the offer is, I probably shouldn’t ask for help, just yet.”

“Understood.” Cody said, standing back, “But still a shame.”

Obi Wan laughed and found himself patting Cody’s shoulder again, feeling the strong muscles underneath his shirt. “Oh, but I suppose there is one thing.” He leaned over and gently kissed Cody’s cheek, drinking in the masculine scent of him. “For reciprocities sake, if nothing else.”

Cody’s hand went to Obi Wan’s waist as if to hold him in place before seemingly thinking better of it and dropping it to his side. “So, it’s my turn next then?” he asked.

Obi Wan chuckled. “I’ll see you later, Cody.”

He found his way to his room and pushed through the door, resting against it as he pulled off his wet clothes. He felt pathetic and giddy, like he was seventeen again and got to talk to his crush for a brief second that had somehow felt like an age.

With the rehearsal dinner before a night out with his brother, and more interestingly, Cody, Obi Wan stripped off his wet clothes and clambered into bed, sighing as the softness of the sheets and falling into a restful sleep.

[leapingbadger]

Chapter 3

Summer: Pre-wedding celebrations get started in earnest as Cody tries desperately to carve out some time to get to know Obi Wan better.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/85356361/chapters/226056771

Excerpt:

The sun shone brightly and burned off the morning dew quickly. Large, round tables had been placed around a square withing the villa where a buffet had been set up for the guests. Obi Wan had been up early, helping to place tables and chairs and carry the floral centerpieces from the delivery van. With every passing moment he wondered how much this wedding was costing.

When it was finally time for him to eat, most of the guests had already had their breakfasts and moved on to other things. He’d just taken a sip of perhaps the most perfect cup of coffee he’d ever tasted and was enjoying the peace when Ahsoka plopped down next to him heavily with a plate and huffed, her long black, blue, and orange braids that were usually secured on the top of her head, swinging freely and making her look so much younger than her twenty-six years. The white patches on her beautiful black skin had grown larger since he’d last seen her and he did his best not to notice for fear of making her feel even more self-conscious than she already did.

“I swear if he says, ‘come on snips, it’s my wedding’ one more time I’m not going to be responsible for my actions.”

Obi Wan chuckled, “Yes, out of the two of them I can’t say I was expecting him to be the diva.”

Ahsoka laughed and shoved a piece of bacon in her mouth, “That’s funny, I had no doubt.”

Obi Wan snorted into his coffee. He reached over to brush her cheek. “It looks like you caught the sun, my dear.”

Ahsoka rolled her eyes but didn’t pull away, “I know. I put sunscreen on. It just…”

“You have to be careful with your vitiligo.”

“I know, Obi.” Ahsoka replied, sounding less annoyed than perhaps was warranted since out of the two of them she was the one well on the way to becoming a doctor. “So, how was the flight.”

Obi Wan flinched involuntarily. “Well, the tranquilizers you suggested helped. But apparently there was a delay so…”

Ahsoka buried her head in her hands and shook her head. “Oh God, I’m so sorry.”

Obi Wan laughed and gave her a little nudge with his shoulder. “Don’t be ridiculous, it was a good idea. And it did help a lot.”

“So, what did you do? When you woke up, I mean.”

Obi Wan felt heat in his cheeks and looked around the room, his eyes finding Cody on a far table with Rex and some other guests. “I was lucky enough to have someone to talk me down.”

Ahsoka smiled, “well, thank God for small miracles, I guess…I’m…I’m proud of you, though.”

Obi Wan laughed, “Whatever for?”

Ahsoka looked a little bashful. Obi Wan raised a curious eyebrow. “Oh, come on. I know that was a big thing. And I know they appreciate it too.” She said with a nod to Anakin and Padme.

“Hmm, perhaps.”

“So, are you ready for this shit show?” She asked under her breath as she picked at the fresh fruit on her plate.

Obi Wan chuckled and leaned back in his chair, brushing at his hair as it fell in his face. “I honestly hadn’t put much thought into this week having assumed I wouldn’t make it on the plane. The rest is a bonus, I suppose.”

Ahsoka rolled her big blue eyes, “yeah, well remember that during the village tour, wine tasting, rehearsal dinner, and bachelor party.” She giggled, “I’ll be up here sipping wine and getting my nails done.”

“While I?”

Ahsoka shrugged, “I have no idea what Anakin has planned. Nighttime cliff diving or something equally stupid I suppose.”

“God help me.” Obi Wan muttered. “Maybe I can make an excuse and watch the children?”

Ahsoka laughed into her coffee, “nice try, they hired a babysitter.”

“Oh well, Let’s hope there’s a lot of liquor involved.”

“It’s Anakin, you know there will be.”

They laughed and Obi Wan looked around for his brother, only to catch Cody’s eye. The handsome pilot waved. Obi Wan smiled and waved back before looking at his sister and immediately scowling.

“What?” he snapped.

Ahsoka laughed, “So, who’s the guy?” she asked with a flutter of the eyelashes and knowing smirk only a sibling could give.

Obi Wan shrugged, “He’s the brother of one of Anakin’s friends.”

“And?” she prompted.

“And what?” Obi Wan asked evasively.

She laughed and shook her head. “If you could see how red your face is right now you wouldn’t ask me that.”

“Well, perhaps you’re not the only one who caught the sun.”

“You’re so full of it, Obi. You never had much of a poker face.”

“Says the girl who would cheat regularly.”

“Only because that’s how you taught me to play.” She responded with an arched eyebrow.

“Well, better to hustle than be hustled.” He muttered.

She smirked at him and leaned closer, resting her chin on her fist. “So?”

“So what?”

“So, the insanely handsome guy with the dark eyes and dimples who looks broad enough to throw you over his shoulder and do unspeakable things to you keeps looking over here…what’s the deal?”

Obi Wan smiled and pretended to cough to cover it. “Oh, that’s Cody.” Ahsoka leaned in further and glared at him. Obi Wan sighed. “He was my seat mate on the plane as it happens.”

“Oh?”

Obi Wan rolled his eyes, “he’s an incredibly decent man. Kind, funny…”

“Hot.” Ahsoka asserted.

Obi Wan felt a scorching fire of a blush rise throughout his entire body. “Yes, well…that’s certainly undeniable.”