Hi! No sadly I do not own star wars or any star wars characters or places. I only made up the story.
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"Senators, I strongly disagree. Using an army to try and ensure peace will only lead to violence. We are telling the people that we are not in control, we don't trust them, and we're giving them reason to attack. It will only lead to a civil war. And I'm sure we can all agree, we want to avoid a civil war, by any means necessary."
Padme Amidala stood straight. Meeting the eyes of various senators. Determined to show how strongly she felt about the situation.
Chancellor Palpatine's voice rang out among the senate. "Senators, it appears that no definite resolution will be made today. The senate is dismissed for the time being."
Padme sighed. This was getting old. Some definite decisions needed to be made, it couldn't be put off for much longer."
As she stepped into the hall of the meeting assembly, Senator Organa stopped her. He was a large man, but he had kind eyes.
"Good evening Miss Padme." he smiled.
Padme returned his smile, "Evening Senator."
"Will you be joining us for the Senate Gala tonight?"
"Yes, I will be there."
"Good, good. I look forward to seeing you there." He put a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, I'm sure these debates cannot continue for much longer."
Padme smiled warily, "Until this evening, Senator." He smiled and continued on his way.
Once Padme entered her own quarters, she felt like she was finally able to breath. She allowed her thoughts to wonder to a certain Jedi, miles away from her.
Anikan Skywalker. Her husband.
Padme felt her heart swell at the thought. She still couldn't believe that she was now Padme Skywalker. Just as quickly as her happiness had come, it was gone. She felt nothing but a dull ache. She hadn't seen Anikan in three months. She missed everything about him. His eyes, his smile, how utterly and completely
Happy she felt when she was around him. The love she felt when she was around him was almost tangible.
She missed him so much.
She sighed and called for Dorme. It was nearly time for the gala.
The gala was held in the Senators meeting room. The room had been beautifully redecorated into a soft, peaceful atmosphere. Many people were in the center, dancing in what appeared to be the waltz.
Padme felt her heart constrict, she longed to see her husband, to be near him. She sighed, considering to simply leave and mourn for what she was missing. However appealing that idea seemed, she couldn't.
She still had to play the part. Pretend that nothing was wrong.
"Senator Amidala." She turned at the sound of her name. Gin Sol stood before her. He, like Anikan, was a padiwan learner. She couldn't quite recall the name of his master. For some reason, he seemed different from other padiwans. She couldn't quite place it, but there was something about him that always seemed to unnerve her.
She smiled, "Good evening Gin sol."
"You look quite lovely senator." He gazed at her with eyes that seemed to see through her. She looked down, not sure how to take this comment. The way he was looking at her, it was making her feel uncomfortable.
"Thank you Gin Sol." She murmured.
"Would you care to dance Senator?" She hadn't expected that. She wasn't sure how to respond.
"I...I..." She felt a presence behind her.
"I'm sorry, but the senator is already spoken for."
Padme felt her stomach explode into a million butterflies and her heart did flip-flops.
She turned around, bumping into her husband. Anikan. She wanted so badly to kiss him over and over.
She nearly lost it. She forced herself to put a reign on her emotions. She looked up into
Anikan's icy blue eyes. He was looking at Gin Sol, eyes flashing with irritation. Gin Sol was frowning at them both.
"Is that so, Senator?"
He and Anikan locked gazes. Padme coughed politely. "Indeed. Perhaps another time Gin Sol."
Gin Sol finally looked away from Anikan. " Well then, I will leave you to your evening." With that, he walked away.
Padme turned once again to her husband. He grinned and extended his hand, "Milady?"
"Why certainly master Jedi." She giggled. He led her to the floor. He pulled her close. She wrapped her arms around his neck, his hands rested in her waist. His lips hovered by her ear. To anyone else in the room, they simply appeared to be reunited friend enjoying one another's company.
"Padme." He whispered. His voice, so wistful, sent shivers down her spine. "Oh, Padme, I've missed you so much. I feel like I've been away for a lifetime." His gripped tightened on her waist as he spoke, pulling her even closer to him. "Everyday without you was torture."
Padme smiled, resting her head on his shoulder. She took a deep breath, enjoying his smell, ridiculously happy to be in his arms once again.
To her dismay, it couldn't last. "Anakin?" Padme heard Obi Wan's voice over the crowd.
Anikan groaned. Padme felt a sudden sense of loss begin to fill her again. She gripped his shoulders, unwilling to let him go.
He smiled and gently began to pull away. "Until tonight, my love."
"I love you, Ani." And he disappeared into the crowd.
Gin Sol, who had been watching the Padme and Anikan, frowned, his anger rising. Anikan was getting cocky. Just because he was the supposed Chosen One, he thought he had rights to everything.
Including Padme. Jedi or not, Gin Sol could tell Anikan was attached to her. Well, he mused, that wont continue very long, Anikan would need to be dealt with. Chosen one or no Chosen one, Padme was his.