Memories
Written by: Adventure-Seeking-Juliet
When: Listening to the song, Memories, by Within Temptation
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars, or the rights to the song by Within Temptation.
A/N One-shot. Not a songfic. Shortly before ANH, Vader finds a holo image that brings back the memories of a different day...a day he can never return to. AniPadme angst, please review! This is for all of you reading my other fics, especially me SW Anakin didn't turn series, my computer's screen was broken and it is very difficult to get to the computer, but I'll try to update ASAP.
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Darth Vader.
That very name sends chills up the weak spines of beings all over the known galaxy. However, if those weak-spined beings knew the true story behind the creation of Vader they probably wouldn't be so frightened, now would they?
Of course not. That's why Vader went through so much trouble to keep his past hidden from the prying eyes of those who envy his power.
These were the thoughts floating through his head as he stared down at the holo image in his mechanical hand.
It was a holo that embodied his very past. It was a holo of Padme Naberrie Amidala Skywalker.
The image must have been taken right before the Clone Wars had begun. She was smiling, a beautiful, strong, smile.
Although Vader could no longer see colors, seeing as his helmet gave him an altered red vision of reality he knew that Padme's hair was the richest color of brown, and her deep, caring eyes were also the color of chocolate.
With a weary sigh, Vader was lost in the past.
Long ago, Padme Amidala had left Anakin Skywalker behind. She had left him to become a monster...she had left him alone in a place worse than Hell.
At the time, Anakin had fought with fate, but now he could only guess that there was no other way, but Anakin hadn't known that. He had prayed to the Force to let Padme stay.
Somehow, the memories were easing the pain inside of Vader's tarnished soul. It felt good to remember a time before the Sith, before the eternal red vision of hate.
All of his memories kept her near. It was as though Padme had lived, and everything had been perfect...a time when it would be all about them, all about their love.
Her memory eased his pain inside yet the silent whispers and silent tears remained.
Vader could only wish that somehow Padme would send him a sign that she was okay...somewhere in the netherworld of the Force.
Vader knows he must try to break free of the darkness, so that he can go home to her. So that he can go back home to all of them, but he cannot break the spell alone.
All of my memories keep you near,
It's all about us,
Imagine you'd be here...
All of my memories keep you near,
The silent whispers,
The silent tears...
Together in all of his memories, he can see her smile. It warms him...it's been too long since he had seen that smile.
Padme's in all of the memories he holds dear, and Vader can only think, Angel you know, I'll love you to the end of time.
All of my memories keep you near,
It's all about us,
Imagine you'd be here...
All of my memories keep you near,
The silent whispers,
The silent tears...
Vader sighed, and flicked the holo image off. It was time to head back into the darkness.
A/N Deeply sorry for any grammatical/spelling errors! Please review..nicely.