((A/N: I wanted to change the way the story went a little, so I rewrote the first chapter, sorry guy and thanks for your reviews.))
Padmé walked through the gardens with Anakin, letting him take in the beauty of Naboo one final time.
"Will you come visit me?" Anakin asked softly, captivated by the rush of the waterfalls.
"I don't know, I'm a Queen Anakin, my life is very…scheduled. When I plan to visit you, I could be called away to deal with something completely pointless." Padmé answered, not looking at him, "I'm sorry."
"That's okay. I guess," Anakin answered uncertainly.
There was a quiet pause between the two friends. Then, "you're wearing the necklace I made you."
Padmé smiled; the first smile to break her stoic façade since Qui-Gon died.
"I like it very much Ani. You made it, why shouldn't I wear it?"
Anakin only shrugged his shoulders and watched the clouds grow darker.
"Padmé? I heard you arguing with the Council earlier. Are they really sending me back home?"
"Yes Anakin, I wish it wasn't true. When I was elected Queen, I made a personal vow that I would do everything within in my power to help people. I was only twelve when I went into public service, so I've only been at it for two years. I want to help those less fortunate so badly Ani, that when I can't I feel like I'm being torn apart," Padme said, holding his hand, "and I want to help you so badly Ani, more than anyone I've ever met. I want to keep you with me forever, to know you're safe and happy. I don't want you to become a slave again.
"The council said I was too old to be trained. Please don't be sad, I'll be with Mom again. I'll free her one day, and then we'll both come and see you."
Padmé's anger at the council grew to a boiling point but she let it go into the Force.
"That foolish Council said that they sensed the dark side in you, something uncontrollable. They believe that you are fearful for your mother, and that your fear is needless, yet you hang onto it. I know different though. Your mother is still in slavery and she could die any day from any thing," Padmé whispered, tracing circles into the grass where they were now sitting.
"What if I wasn't afraid?"
"Everyone is afraid of something Ani."
"I wish I wasn't," he pouted, watching a starship come into atmosphere. They both knew that it was meant for him.
They were standing in the docking bay now, all Ani had to do was board that ship and he would be gone forever.
Anakin hugged Padmé's waist helplessly, as the Council gave the pilot specific instructions.
"Padmé? I'm scared," he whispered.
Padmé rubbed his back in a failing attempt to sooth him. The pilot nodded to the Council and waved them over. Padmé walked him over to the lowered ramp and knelt to face a very sad Anakin Skywalker.
His tears flowed freely from his face, "Padmé, I'm scared, I don't want to leave you."
"I'm scared too Ani," Padmé whispered to him, pulling him into a hug, "but remember Ani."
She pulled away so that she stared him right in the eyes, "Remember Ani, without fear there cannot be courage to do the right thing."
Teary blue eyes looked back at her, "Padmé. If you ever need me, just think about me, and I will be there with you. I promise."
Padmé smiled and pulled him closer into a heartfelt hug, "bye Ani, be safe…."
No one sensed Anakin's fear later that evening as he was captured by the Sith once he left the docking bay in Mos Eisley.