It was night on the planet Corasaunt. Under the covers of his bed, Jedi General, Anakin Skywalker was having a hard time staying asleep. Even worse, anytime he did fall asleep, he would wake up screaming. This had been going on for two weeks now, and Anakin couldn't explain it. At least, not just to anyone. Maybe Padme, but even then, he wasn't sure.

Anakin sighed and got out of bed. As he got his clothes on, he decided that he was going to go see Padme. He hadn't seen her since the Chancellor had declaired war against the seperatist again. Anakin just hoped that she wouldn't get upset with him for coming so late.

As he flew to Padme's personal appartment, Anakin kept thinking about his dream. It was short simple and to the point. The visons of when his mother died were replaying. He saw himself try to go and save her, but was too late. Then he sees the Tuskin Raiders falling before him. One by one as he cuts them down. And that's usually when Anakin wakes up.

By the time that Anakin got to Padme's appartment, the dream had run through his mind at least three times. He knew that there were tears streaking his face as he entered the security code to get into the place. As he walked to the bedroom, he got rid of all the evidence that he was crying. He didn't like to look weak.

When Anakin walked into the bedroom, he saw that Padme was fast alseep. He walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, brushing the hair out of Padme's face. Gently, Anakin shook her awake.

Startled, Padme jumped a bit at the sight of Anakin. "Ani," she said. "What are you doing here? You're going to get in trouble if anyone finds out you're sneaking in here."

As Padme said this, Anakin rolled his eyes. He didn't like to hear of how dangerous it was for him wanting to see her. He was pretty sure he already knew.

"I don't think it matters." He told her. "No one really pays attention during the night."

"I guess. Is something wrong?"

Anakin chuckled lightly. "Does something always have to be wrong for me to want to see you?" He said, stroking her cheek.

"No," she said, taking his hand in hers. "But that's not why I asked. You look like something is bothering you."

Anakin was sure his face went white. He really didn't want to tell Padme about the dreams he had been having again. What else could he do though? He took a deep breath. "Look, I've been having dreams, again. Scary dreams."

'Oh no' Padme thought, remembering the last time that Anakin had "Scary Dreams"

"What are they about?" Padme asked slowly.

Anakin sighed and closed his eyes. "My mother." The tears started returning to his eyes, and this time there was no fighting it.

With those two words, Padme knew exactly what Anakin was talking about. She held him and and tried to calm him down. Eventualy, they fell asleep in each others arms. At peace until morning.