TITLE: Between Darkness and Light There Is…Life
AUTHOR: RaeAnne
RATING: PG-PG13, somewhere around there… lol
SPOILERS: Well here is a toughie, yes parts of II, but then again this is an Obidala so nothing is completely as it was in the original. But it does spoil Part I of my series if you haven't read it. Though you can read this as a stand alone…but it's better if you read I first :-)
DISLCAIMER: Well been here done this…characters not mine, George Lucas owns them though I don't think he deserves them…at least not Padme and Obi-Wan he can have Anakin…in fact he can have them all if he'd just give me Obi-Wan (and if he is in a generous mood, I'll take Yoda)…I'd givehim a good home truly! But anyway before everyone starts to think I've really lost it I'll say it one last time, I do not own the Star Wars characters…but these Obidala plot twists are from my somewhat odd mind.
Author's Note: Don't ya all love it, when the author rambles? Sorry just a few little points then I'll kindly shut up. This of course is PART II of the III part series called Between Darkness and Light There Is…I've changed up the format a bit with this one to add a bit of interest. This story may seem like it's starting off a bit slow since we're still in that gap between I & II as far as the original time line goes. I kind of wanted to showcase a bit of the everyday as apposed to the accelerated plot seemingly favored in the movies, so I hope it doesn't become too mundane. If anyone has any questions, I'd be more then happy to answer. Thank you guys so much for reading! –RaeAnne
CHAPTER ONE
Walk On
"Anxious to get back Anakin?" I laugh watching him pace the common room of the ship.
"Yes, aren't you? We've been on that water drenched planet for six weeks!" he collapses on a seat.
I am anxious to get back, I can hardly wait to see my wife; three smuggled messages over all this time is hardly enough.
"Of course I am glad to be getting back, it is always nice to have settled a dispute peacefully," I nod folding my arms.
He just groans, yes too often I sound like the stuffy no nonsense teacher…this is also why he laughs; because there are occasions when I am not.
"Peaceful Master? I think your old age is affecting you memory! What about that incident on the surface with the rogue scavengers? The Jedi that can negotiate anything, the one who seeks a peaceful resolution to everything seriously did not negotiate that conflict to a peaceful end," he grins arching an eyebrow.
"Let's get a few things straight my young padawan learner, one I am not old and two those men would not listen to reason. I am a reasonable man, I make reasonable requests…they however were not reasonable men," I shrug casually, "So, to borrow your apt term I applied 'aggressive negotiations'" I grin slyly looking to him from the corner of my eye.
He laughs freely letting his head tip back, "Yes, Master, we do make a good team,"
I return the smile, we do at that.
How am I supposed to tell him this? I mean really, this is big news, huge! Life changing! He'll be home, well on planet at least, soon. "Milady their ship has just landed," Sabe enters my bedroom.
My heart instantly speeds up, I've missed him so! I still blush when I think of being married to him, it up till recently, has felt like a dream, a wonderful wonderful dream! I wake each morning with the knowledge that I am someone's wife, I am a Jedi's wife…I am Obi-Wan's wife; though every night for a month and a half, I've fallen asleep with that same knowledge… but with empty arms.
I knew when we said we loved each other the road would be tough, I knew that he'd be gone fulfilling his duty to his Order and that I would remain fulfilling my duty to my planet. I knew I would alone but I guess my heart was so full that even with my mind registering all the conditions my heart didn't comprehend. I never fathomed it would hurt this bad; I never dreamed I would ache so deep. But I would not give up the ache because love makes it worth it.
It's funny but I think I knew when his ship landed, even before Sabe announced it, I felt him, I felt his heart beat. Obi-Wan and I have discovered love is a force of its own, it's powerful. We have also found that our love creates a connection between us. Unlike the Force Obi-Wan moves in this force is a passage way between our hearts, it connects our souls. I can feel him, I can talk to him though we still have to remain cautious when in the presence of Jedi because emotions can be read.
I take to pacing my somewhat spacious Senate provided residence growing restless with anticipation. I know he won't be able to rush over after landing and maybe not even for a day or two…really, I know that, I accept that…but maybe if he made up an excuse…
Coruscant, I wouldn't exactly call it home, though the Jedi are based here, but with my wife here, it is heaven.
I am very glad Anakin and I chose to brief the council via com link on the ship because I am bone weary. The only thing I want to do is kiss my wife and hold her while I sleep; I know, not the romantic welcome home I am sure she is hopping for, but…
"Is everything okay Master?"
I blink, "What? Oh yes Anakin, I am sorry, just a bit tired…What were you saying?"
"Clenna passed her trials today and Benga, Duce and Lanya were going to go celebrate, so I wondered if you would be needing me anymore tonight, and if not I was going to go too."
The energy he has makes me tired just watching. I spot the young Jedi hopefuls waiting just beyond the walk. I eye Anakin and sigh, "All right, go have fun. Though I don't know how you have the energy for it! Tell Clenna congratulations…" he is half way down the ramp, "and don't forget we have to meet with the council in the morning!" I call after him. He just turns and waves, whether he heard or not I am not sure.
I mutter and finish with the docking attendant then it hits me; there is nothing keeping me from going to see Padme! I think I have caught a second wind…
"Sabe what time is it?" I ask as I pace the room.
"Five minutes later then the last time you asked, milady."
I unfold my arms and put my hands of my hips, lifting an eyebrow, "That's not funny," I huff, though even as I say it I have to fight a smile.
"I'm sorry milady, I thought that it was," she smirks.
"Well I've never!" I giggle, dropping onto a chair.
Before she can respond my heart stops. He is here! I feel him! Oh, I could weep with joy!
"Sabe he is here! He's is in the building, I'm going to go freshen up…" I gush nearly giddy, laughing like a school girl. Who would know that I am a senator representing an entire world, and that not too long I had been the queen of that planet.
I pause surveying the bedroom; I personally prepared it this morning knowing he was returning, praying he would be able to make it here.
I searched this entire planet looking for those blue sheets; these are the closest I could come to the ones in Naboo. I love those sheets because of what they represent: our wedding night, our passion, our joy…they also happen to be just the shade of blue Obi-Wan's eyes are when they are filled with desire.
I fling open the closet doors and pull out the special nightgown I bought for tonight. It's a shimmer blue satin that has thin straps and almost translucent waves of materiel that sweep down the sides and along my arms. It's pretty I think…and the style is loose which will come in handy in the months to come…
"Milady," Sabe's voice comes through the door.
He's here, my skin tingles as I think about his hands running over it…"I'm coming," I choke face flushing, I grab my dressing jacket and try to control my breathing. That man!
"Hello, Master Kenobi," Sabe shyly opens the door.
"Hello, Sabe," I answer absently stepping in.
I swallow, hard, I feel Padme so strong it about does me in. From the moment I landed on Coruscant she has been overwhelming me. I want to see her face, I want to touch her…I need to touch her. I want to feel her, and not just her presence but her, all of her. I want to have a long conversation with her about nothing, and everything, I have missed her company. I want to make love to her…I want to make her scream my name with desire and I want to make up in the morning with her in my arms whispering my name…I want her, just her.
In spite of the need that is building in my body I manage to walk coolly into the room, turning a small circle.
"I'll tell her you're here," Sabe gives a small bow and heads away.
"Well hello Artoo!" I laugh as the little blue and silver R2 unit rolls and beeps its way into the main room.
He beeps his answer.
"Yes, I know, far too long…Don't get indigent with me! I don't like being gone either," I laugh, he is protective of her.
The unit rolls my way and over my toes.
"Okay, okay, I get it, you aren't happy I left her alone I understand!" I yelp my toes smarting a bit.
Beep, bweep,
"I do appreciate it, thank you for looking out for her, she is very important to me."
Artoo beeps once more and leaves, seemingly satisfied with his welcome to me.
"She will be out momentarily," Sabe comes from the short hall leading to the bedroom, Sache steps behind.
"Thank you…" I reply, seeing their cheeks flush as they head for the exit. I am sure I just heard them giggle.
"For Pete's sake," I laugh turning my back to the hall, glancing out the window.
"Who's Pete? It it's a woman I'm insanely jealous."
I gulp, spinning around, there she is! Beautiful Padme.
"Welcome home," she smiles softly, eyes shy while still glowing with expectancy.
I just stare like a fool, mouth dry. I step closer not letting my eyes fall from her, trying to convince myself she is real, not just one of my dreams. I am afraid to get too near for fear like a mirage she will fade from my sight…I would rather be able to just bask in the warmth of her presence then to have it wither from my sight and then have to return to my otherwise cold existence. Still I brave the risk and continue towards her.
I am now close enough air is having a hard time separating us. She looks at me waiting, I run my hands down her arms, and she quivers. She's real, flesh and blood under my hands.
"I've missed you so much!" I whisper then with all my pent up desire bursting free I frame her face with my hands and kiss her.
He's here! In the flesh, he is kissing me…he is home! My beloved Obi-Wan!
His hands framing my face are gentle but possessive; his lips are soft, but demanding. He pulls me closer, I press in harder. I part my lips he takes more, he explores more, our kiss bursts with adore, I need him, I am hungry and he is the only thing that can sustain me.
"Obi-Wan," I moan hoarsely tearing my mouth from his, chest heaving for air.
He pulls my torso against him, I arch back, his hands roaming my hips and thighs, his lips my neck. I rake my fingers through his somewhat shaggy hair, body humming with need.
He murmurs something against my neck as he leaves a soft red mark of love…his love branding me.
"Make love to me," I state wrapping my arms around his neck, my eyes meeting his.
"With pleasure milady," he scoops me up.
Our kisses don't stop, I am barely aware he is pulling at my gown, I at his robes all I can absorb is his touch and his voice whispering "Beautiful…beautiful…"
Tangled in ocean blue sheets I collapse with wonderful exhaustion. We both are breathing heavily; I am so content that I don't want to sleep. I just want to lay and look at her, look at this woman who holds my heart so completely.
"I am so glad to be back," I say voice husky, letting my hand run down her face, my thumb catching a few stray tears, I trace the outline of her swollen lips, her skin glistens with slight perspiration. She is so beautiful.
"I am glad you're back too, I've missed you so much," her tears fall faster and her voice falls.
"I am sorry, I really didn't want to leave you…I had to," I feel a flicker of guilt for having hurt her; it was not my intention, not in the least.
"I know…I know, I am sorry I don't mean to complain, it's just I've tried so hard and told myself so many times that I wouldn't…and I'm trying not to…" she moves closer, pressing into me, "I love you," she kisses my chest.
I give a weak smile and settle back into the pillows. It suddenly dawns on me that something is different, a little off…She is holding something back, I am not sure what, but she is disconnected from me in someway…
"Padme…" I nudge her, "Is something wrong?"
I bite my lip; I see the concern in his eyes. He knows I've blocked our heart connection. Wow…I didn't think this would be so hard! I mean I've been aching to tell him but now suddenly with the time here, I am unsure, words are failing me; miserably.
"No, nothing is wrong…" he is going to ask me why then, am I not completely open to him…"There is something I want to tell you," I grin sitting up on my knees.
"Is everything okay? Really, you're not in trouble, has someone been giving you trouble…because if there is…" he begins to rant, maneuvering to half sitting position eyes starting to light with action.
"No! Nothing like that, everything is fine really," I quickly assure giving an unsteady laugh.
"Good," he nods with a sigh of relief reaching for my hand.
"Obi-Wan…" I look to our hands intertwined and I smile. He looks at me curiously, as I lift my gaze to his eyes. I smile brightly bringing his hand to my stomach, "I am pregnant."
A/N: I just wanted to say thanks to all the readers/reviewers from the last chapter of PART I you guys are they reason II is here:-) I hope this chapter gets everyone hooked again ;-)
I do want to apologies in advance because the updates on this story are going to a bit slower then in PART I, my life is in a state of chaos at the moment lol, so please please don't give up on me if it takes a bit because this story will be updated and eventually finished. RaeAnne
