Prologue
6 Months After The Battle of Mustafar.
Location: Kaadara, Naboo
"Don't be afraid. He speaks to her softly."
"I'm not afraid to die. I've been dying a little bit each day since you came back into my life. She then looks at him."
"What are you talking about? He stares at her blankly."
"I love you."
"You love me?! I thought we decided not to fall inlove. That we would be forced to live a lie. That it would destroy our lives..."
She then speaks gently, "I think our lives are about to be destroyed anyway. My love for you is a puzzle, Anakin, for which I have no answers. I can't control it... and now I don't care. I truly, deeply love you, and before we die I want you to know." She then leans forward, just enough for there lips to meet.
Padme slowly sits up as she hears the cries of her son. She sighs as she thinks of what just happened. "Just another dream..." She says sadly. Six months had passed since Luke and Leia came into her life, and everyday she was constantly reminded of Ani.
As the young women stands up, she removes her robe from the hook on her door and approaches her son's room. She smiles as she looks down at the blue eyed boy, and picks him up. "Shh...it's okay Luke." She kisses his forehead softly before saying, "You look so much like your father."
No sooner does Padme head down the stairs, and a knock is heard at the door.
"Come in!" She shouts some, as she holds Luke in her arms. When the door is opened, a familiar face is seen, and Padme smiles. "Hello Obi-Wan."
He returns the smile. "Hello." Padme takes a deep breath as he looks at her concerned. "Are you alright?" Padme looks over at him, "I'll be okay." He nods at her, already knowing what was bothering her.
"You sure about that?" he asks her, raising a eyebrow as he does. Padme lays Luke down on a soft blanket before answering. "Honestly, no. I feel I have no reason to hide." Obi-Wan shakes his head negatively as she responds. "Padme, it's for the safety of your son and daughter. Anakin is not the same man. Not the same friend. Not the same husband." Padme turns to him, "There is still good in him!"