Surprise Adoption AU
“Our thanks to you, Master Jedi, for saving the life of our child,” the queen of the Naryll system said. “How may we repay you?”
Their child, who swung between prince and princess depending on their mood, batted their lashes. Apparently they were aiming to become the repayment.
“That’s quite unnecessary, your majesty,” Obi-Wan said. “The Jedi are at the service of every system in the Republic.”
“You think us incapable of repaying a service in kind?” the queen asked, frowning thunderously. Her hand came to rest on her war hammer.
“Not at all, your majesty,” Obi-Wan backpedaled, with an apologetic bow. “I merely mean to convey that the Jedi do not accept payment for following the will of the Force. It goes against our code.”
“Yet we are no Jedi and this is not Coruscant,” the queen said. “You will adhere to our ways while you are on Naryll. Anything in our kingdom is yours, should you ask for it. Our own child will give their hand in marriage, if you so desire.”
“That’s–I could never take a spouse who I could not dedicate myself utterly to,” Obi-Wan sputtered, trying not to meet the eye of the prospective spouse in question, whose outfit appeared to be falling off. “Our code dictates no attachments, and my first priority will always be the Order.”
The queen’s eyes narrowed dangerously.
“But! I would be willing to accept a boon in accordance with the law of surprise,” Obi-Wan said hurriedly. Naryll, being one massive planet-spanning weapons forge, lacked natural soil, so the royalty often received beautiful and rare plants as gifts or tribute. He’d likely get one of those.
“Your majesty!” one of the royal guards chose that moment to bellow. “We caught this little thief trying to break into your personal armory. What should I do with it?”
Obi-Wan pivoted to see the unmistakable scowl of young Boba Fett, son of Jango Fett, whose eyes narrowed at the sight of him.
He felt the Force bond take root in his soul.
“The law of surprise has been fulfilled,” the queen boomed. “Jedi, this prisoner is now your child. Perhaps next time you will take what is offered and avoid such happenings.”
“Oh, dear,” he murmured, as Boba gaped at him, “this is a problem.”