Author's Note: Ok I decided not to have an epilogue…sorry for all you guys who were looking forward to it…if I get a lot of reviews regarding it I might write one. Thanks to all the reviewers I hope you enjoy the last chapter!
Anakin woke up beside Padme. She was still asleep and he could understand why. He in fact would still be asleep if it hadn't been for the nightmares that had assaulted him in his sleep. They definitely weren't premonitions, he would be able to tell, just "what if Padme had died" dreams. They were terrible and he wasn't surprised that he had them. It was about seven in the morning and he knew he had to leave if he were to avoid suspicion, but like always it was hard to leave his angel. Never the less, he got out of bed without waking Padme and left by the balcony.
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Padme awoke to find Anakin gone. It wasn't surprising. He left before she woke up almost all the time. There was only one occasion where he slept in and that was after Jabim. Sometimes though she was able to awaken with him and those were always the best mornings, but today she had slept in. It wasn't surprising considering yesterday's events, but still she wished she had woken with him. "Although" Padme reasoned, "He probably got up extra early to see Obi-Wan" With the morning came duty and Padme knew she had to get out of bed and get ready for the day. The emergency Senate meeting was at nine and it was already eight. It would take at least a half hour to do her hair even with the help of her hand maidens and she had to get ready.
Getting out of bed she first headed to the window. She knew it was silly, but every morning she felt she had to do this. She did this every morning whether Anakin was on a mission or not. Padme looked out at the Jedi temple and quietly said with her fingers on the window.
"Be safe."
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Anakin entered Obi-Wan's room not surprised he was still sleeping. The only time Obi-Wan ever slept in was when he was hurt and only then maybe an extra hour or so. Anakin, when he was younger, had nicknamed him the "Machine Man" since he never slept. Obi-Wan was a notorious early riser and late nighter, and even as Anakin walked in at around eight, Obi-Wan opened his eyes.
"So master, it seems you're visiting the healers again today." Anakin joked.
"I believe that captured is a more appropriate term Anakin."
"Hmmm considering I brought you here would that mean I'm your interrogator or prison warden?"
"Interrogator, Bant is the Warden. While she's a good friend, she knows me too well, and I can't break out!"
"I see so I'm the one to ask the questions."
"Yes I believe that you would be."
"Ok first question…so what color is your lightsaber?" Obi-Wan sighed.
"Really Anakin?" Obi-Wan rolled his eyes.
"What, you haven't been asked that question by an interrogator before? Ok fine real question time." Anakin said his face becoming serious. "Do you remember anything from yesterday?" he asked.
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Obi-Wan was perplexed. His mind had been jumbled by the sedatives that they had given him for the surgery yesterday. He knew some of what Anakin had said, and he knew he responded talking about how he loved him, but Jedi weren't supposed to form attachments. Obi-Wan blamed the medication, but deep down knew that what he said had been heartfelt. While Obi-Wan knew that Anakin had feelings for a certain senator of Naboo, Obi-Wan didn't push. That was the whole reason why Obi-Wan had jumped in front of that blaster shot in the first place. Obi-Wan had even covered for his padawan in certain situations. Anakin would confront him about the situation when he was ready. Instead he answered honestly,
"I remember you here, you were anxious and I think I can understand why. I mean I did just have spinal surgery after an attack on the Senate building. I would be surprised if you weren't anxious, but that's about it. You know sedatives, they jumble your brain." He would've left it at that if he hadn't seen Anakin visibly relax. "Why what happened." Bringing his hand up, a more difficult action than it should have been, he turned Anakin's face back toward him after Anakin had looked down. "You can tell me" he promised, looking in to Anakin's worried blue eyes.
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Anakin let himself relax. Everything was fine, Obi-Wan didn't know anything, and his secret was still safe. That is until Obi-Wan said "Why what happened?" With that look Anakin almost spilled the beans, and then he thought about Padme. It wouldn't be fair to her to tell Obi-Wan without her consent, at least that's what he told himself.
Anakin looked to the floor almost crying again. A full grown man, a Jedi knight, the Hero with No Fear was close to crying. What happened? Well Obi-Wan almost lost his life saving his wife. That's what happened, and Obi-Wan was acting like it wasn't that big of a deal. Again Anakin had almost lost someone he loved and he wouldn't have been able to do anything about it. He felt that familiar hand on his chin as Obi-Wan brought his head up. Keeping his mouth shut he explained with forced humor,
"Well…when I was leaving the room…I fell."
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Obi-Wan burst out laughing. He knew that wasn't what really happened, but he didn't want to push Anakin into anything. He wasn't his padawan anymore.
"Anakin Skywalker, known for his saber skills falls on his way out of healers rooms." Obi-Wan said, then seriously. "You weren't hurt were you?" He asked just in case. It was kind of cruel to laugh at someone injured.
"Well I did hit my funny bone pretty hard, but after a slight meditation, it went away."
"Good well my friend, I think you should go have breakfast. After you left yesterday, I woke a second time and met Master Yoda. He told me he wished to speak with me, and considering how you dislike the 'backwards talking troll' I suggest you leave while you still can."
"You're right I should leave, otherwise I might end up meditating with you guys again!"
"And what torture that was!" Obi-Wan responded sarcastically.
"Well it wouldn't have been if it hadn't lasted three hours!"
"Alright alright I get it my former padawan now go he's supposed to arrive any minute now."
"Ok I'll come back after the troll leaves." With that Anakin left the room. Their conversation was far from over, but Obi-Wan knew that it would only continue if Anakin decided to tell him what was bothering him. No matter what though Obi-Wan knew he'd be there for Anakin through the thick and thin. When Anakin was ready, he'd tell.
Author's Note: Ok I know you all were expecting some big soap opera type of conversation between Obi-Wan and Anakin, but in canon, this never happens. Like I said, I want to keep things as close to canon as possible. Sorry for all you guys out there who are disappointed. Hope you enjoyed this story, I certainly enjoyed writing it. Love you guys thanks for reading!
~Miss Pippin