A/N: This is an edit of the First chapter.

New Rules

Chapter One: Homecoming

It was a sunny day on Planet Coruscant in the year 21BBY. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan Ahsoka Tano had just returned home for a short 2 week break away from the war and Anakin was looking forward to spending some time with his secret wife Senator Padmé Amidala.

Anakin always looked forward to spending time away from Ahsoka's complaints about his unspeakable plans and actions. He also knew that his Padawan meant no harm in justifying his plans could very well get them both killed or something unspeakably bad could happen to them both.

She was just always concerned about doing everything by the book. Anakin often thought that Ahsoka was a miniature version of his best friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

"See you later, Snips." Anakin said as he headed toward the Senate building.

"See ya, Skyguy!" Ahsoka called back. Anakin chuckled.

He and Ahsoka were very close but he hated to admit it out loud especially in front of the troops and Obi-Wan and to Ahsoka herself.

As he walked toward the Senate building, he had to avoid being seen. He slipped up to Padmé's office to see if she was there. She wasn't there so he decided to head up to the apartments. He slipped through the shadows and entered his wife's apartment without being detected. As he opened the door and quietly closed it again he was welcomed by C-3PO.

"Oh. Master Anakin, welcome home!" exclaimed the droid.

"Thanks 3PO. Now shush." Said Anakin, happy and annoyed to see his old friend again.

"Oh right. Surprise Miss Padmé." Said 3PO lowering his voice. Anakin kept up against the wall and the shadows. He didn't have to wait long.

Padmé came into the room completely unaware of her husband's presence. When she had her back turned, Anakin came out of is hiding place and crept up behind Padmé.

Padmé always missed her husband and feared for his safety. Her faithful companion C-3PO was always alert and ready to comfort her if she became too overly concerned.

Padmé was on good terms with Anakin's Padawan, Ahsoka and knew just how close her husband was to her. Ahsoka would often ask Padmé for advice about strategy

Covering her eyes with his hands, he says "Guess who." Padmé laughed.

"Ani, I wasn't expecting you home until tomorrow." She lifted Anakin's hands from her eyes and turned to kiss him.

"I missed you." She said, her voice sounding almost glad that Anakin hadn't gotten hurt in battle.

"I'm fine, really." Anakin said stroking her cheek.

He leaned to kiss her again only the moment was interrupted by a familiar voice. He looked at his wife who just looked at him with an embarrassed expression coming across her face.

They both stood frozen in place waiting for the speaker to enter.