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Chapter 4: Visions, Old Friends and New Love
Padme and Anakin slowly parted their lips away from each other. "Oh my, that was magical" Padme breathed, nothing she had ever felt before as Anakin smiled, "Sorry, I didn't mean to kiss you" he told her as she only blushed, "It's alright. I was hoping you would" she confessed as Anakin smiled, "You're so beautiful" he told her. She moved closer, feeling the beat of his heart, "Thank you, you're one of the only Jedi I've met" she told him before she touched the small cut on her smooth skin near her neck as he wrapped an arm around her slim shoulders, "I won't let that man touch you again" he promised as their lips touched briefly before Shmi's voice broke through the door, "Anakin. Can you come out here for a minute?" she asked as Padme became worried, "Oh no, Palo's found out where I am" she panicked as Anakin calmed her down. "I don't think so but just in case do you want to stay in my room?" he asked as she nodded, "Thank you" she whispered with another romantic kiss, she watched him depart, only hoping that Palo had not found out where she was.
When Anakin emerged into the living room, he found Obi Wan, who was quiet and nursing his sore head. No doubt he was hung over from last night. He wasn't entirely drunk but drunk enough to have a huge headache this morning. His father sat in his armchair opposite Obi Wan while Shmi stood in the kitchen and to Anakin's horror, tha man from last night. "Anakin, sweetie. This boy says that you stole his girlfriend from him last night" Shmi informed him as Anakin stared in shock. What had this boy said to his parents? He wondered as he scoffed, "More like I saved her from him raping her more" he corrected as Shmi gasped as Palo glared at him, "She deserved it. She knows why I did it" he replied as Qui Gon simply shook his head, "No girl deserves to be raped. They shouldn't even be subjected to it" he informed him as Palo went on, "She is my property and I can what I want!" he exclaimed as Anakin shouted back "She is not your property! She is her own person!" while Qui Gon found they were getting nowhere, getting to his feet, "Alright, lets get back to the subject!" he roared and everyone went silent. "Now, Anakin, is his girlfriend here to talk to?" he asked as Anakin spoke, "Yes, but she does not want to see him" he replied as Qui Gon didn't care, "Please, just bring her out here so we can talk to her as well and decide the best course of action" he explained as Anakin gave a cold stare to Palo before he disappeared to his room, only to re emerge seconds later, his arm around Padme's waist. Anakin's coat still draped over her shoulders. Palo moved closer to them, "Padme. I am so sorry. Please, come back to me" he begged as Padme stepped back, "No, I won't. Stay away from me" she warned him as he seemed startled, but angry, "What did you say?" he asked as she repeated herself, "I said no. I will not go back to you so that you can hurt me every time another male looks or touches me. Anakin opened my eyes last night and I don't want you anymore" she informed him as Palo's eyes flew over to Anakin, "You brainwashed my girlfriend! You little piece of trash! She was promised to me!" he roared as Anakin shot back "She may have been promised to you but I think you broke that trust the minute you struck her" he told him as Obi Wan, Shmi and Qui Gon watched the conversation fly back and forth between the three before Qui Gon stepped in, "Padme. Tell us what happened in your own words and what you want to do right now" he explained to her as Padme nodded, "Okay. I want to stay with Anakin. He makes me feel safe and protected. He treats me like a girl should be treated" she started as Palo snorted, "Probably because he sleeps with other girls" as Anakin glared at him as she went on, "Last night I was with Palo at a nearby club when another boy asked me to dance and because Palo doesn't dance. I let him and then Palo lost it when he saw us. He grabbed me and pulled me from the club to a empty alleyway where he held a knife to my throat and started to rape me" she cried, unable to go on, she turned and buried her head into Anakin's chest as Shmi gasped once more while Obi Wan, his head pounding more than ever, was feeling his anger boiling, "You raped her at knife point!" he exclaimed, adding, "And don't say she didn't deserve it because that was low!" slowly moving towards his brother and Padme. "I think you need to leave" he informed him as Palo didn't move. "I am not leaving with Padme" he told them as Padme spoke, "Palo, I have made it quite clear that I do not wish to be with you" she spoke as Palo moved closer, "You were promised to me and I am not leaving without you" he warned as Anakin kept a firm hold on Padme, backing closer away, he reached out with one hand to push him away but the minute he touched Palo's sleeve, Anakin foresaw something he didn't want to see:
Anakin's vision
Padme screamed as Palo came at her. Her dress was in tatters and her face stained with tears. "Palo, please don't" she cried looking over at an unconscious body. "How could you hurt him? Anakin will kill you now for sure" she cried out as Palo laughed, "I don't care. You're mind and hero boy aren't here to save you anymore" he snorted grabbing her arm, he spun her over to the lounge, pushing her down, he began to undo his own pants before he started to rape her once more
Anakin pushed Palo away. "You stay away from her and from us!" he roared as Qui Gon escorted Palo out as Obi Wan turned to his brother, "What happened Anakin?" he asked as Anakin went on, "I had a vision" he replied, still hearing Padme's screams and seeing his brother's unconscious body to a side, "And?" Padme asked sweetly as he sighed, "Palo hurt you but also hurt Obi Wan" he explained as Shmi gasped, as Qui Gon re entered, "Now would someone please tell me what is going to happen now?" he asked as Anakin looked down at Padme, "I love Padme and I am going to protect her. I won't let my vision come true" he informed them as Qui Gon seemed surprised, "You had a vision?" he asked as Obi Wan replied, "Just then dad. He saw Palo attacking Padme and myself" as Qui Gon sighed, "This is not out of the woods yet. You will be to extra cautious" he informed them as Anakin nodded and Shmi moved over to Padme, "You poor dear. Come with me and I'll help you out of your clothes into some clean ones and make you something to eat" she told her taking her out of the room as Anakin, Obi Wan and Qui Gon moved into the kitchen.
Palo angrily stormed into the apartment startling Sabe and Dorme who were making breakfast. "Did you find her?" Sabe asked, as Palo screamed in frustration, "Who does he think he is!" he exclaimed as Sabe and Dorme ran out into the living room, "What's going on? Where is Padme?" Dorme asked as Palo turned towards them, "She's with Anakin Skywalker and his family and what is worse, is that I think she broke up with me!" he exclaimed as Dorme gasped but Sabe secretly smirked to herself. ShehadfinallydoneitandridherselfofPalo.She thought but didn't show her smile to Palo. "So what are you going to do now?" she simply asked as Palo smirked, "I am going to call her father and he can knock some sense into her. He always has and he will teach her not to mess with me" he informed them as Dorme looked over at Sabe, a worried look crossed her face, "Sabe, this is bad. We have to get to Padme and talk to her before he does with her father" she told her as Sabe nodded, "Yes. Let's go now. We need to get to the Temple before he cons us into his plan" she replied and while he was looking, they ducked from the apartment for the Jedi Temple.
Having changed into a simple light dress with simple open shoes, Padme walked with Anakin along the Temple halls. Her hand clamped tightly in his as he kept her close. She couldn't believe she was falling in love with Anakin Skywalker. He was so charming that she would be a fool not to fall in love with him. "Oh Anakin, this is so lovely being here with you" she spoke as he smiled, "I know. There's something about you, you're not like any other girl I know" he confessed as a voice soon joins them, "Anakin! There you are!" they called as Padme and Anakin turned to see Darra moving towards them, a huge smile across her face, obviously had dropped when she saw Padme. "Oh you're still here" she muttered as Anakin looked at her, "Darra! That was not called for. Padme is my new girlfriend" he informed her as Darra felt like she wanted to die, "Girlfriend? You've only known her for like a day!" she exclaimed as he laughed, wrapping an arm around Padme's waist. "It feels like its been longer" he smirked as Padme blushed and Darra wanted to scream, "Anakin! You can't be serious! I thought you loved me" she cried as Anakin stared at her, "Darra, we have been friends for so long it would be shame to ruin it by us getting together" he told her taking Padme's arm, "Come on Padme. I'll show you the room of a Thousand Fountains" he told her as she smiled, "I would like that" she replied as he lead her down the hall as Darra evilly watched them go, "I will have you Anakin Skywalker. I will not be tossed aside like some abandoned apprentice" she cursed under her breath before she stalked off down the other end of the hallway.
Having decided that he needed some time out of the Temple, Obi Wan decided to get some fresh air and maybe some lunch to eat. Anakin was spending all day with Padme and Aayla was taking some time off to practice her saber skills. He decided to head off to one of his favourite places on Courscant, locating in the Coco district: Dexter's Diner. He proceeded inside and moved over to the counter where an unexpected voice startled him. "Hey stranger. Long time no see" they spoke in a voice sweet as honey. Obi Wan looked up to see his old friend Hannah smiling at him. She had beautiful shimmering golden blond hair with deep green eyes. She worked in the Senate as an aide as well as a waitress but Obi Wan remembered the very first day he met her.
FlashbackTwo days after the attack on their family from the mysterious attacker, Obi Wan was reluctant to leave his baby brother alone even though he would be well watched with their mother, never the less, Qui Gon insisted he move along with his training and so they proceeded over to the Senate to investigate a possible attempt on a Senator's life. "Okay Ben, now we will need to talk with the Senator first okay and check out his security" he informed him as they entered the chambers. "Okay, dad" he replied as Qui Gon noted his tone of voice, "Anakin will be fine. Your mother is not letting him out of her sight and Shaak Ti is with her today so he is being well taken care of it" he reminded him as Obi Wan simply nodded as a security officer approached, "Ah Master Jinn, it is good to see you right again. I take it you are here about the rumours of an attempt on Senator Samson's life. Please this way" he informed them as Obi Wan and Qui Gon followed the officer towards the Senator's office. It was there Obi Wan saw the most beautiful girl he had ever seen before. Her hair flowed down her back in a shimmering golden blond colour and she wore a simple light pale violet colour dress. She turned to acknowledge them, "Hello nice to meet you. I'm Hannah, the Senator's aide" she spoke in a clear sweet voice. She must have only been two years older than Obi Wan but he was struck by her, "The Senator is in his office" she spoke as Qui Gon nodded, "Thank you. Obi Wan, wait out here" he informed him entering the office and Ben looked over to Hannah, "So you're an aide? Aren't you a little young?" he asked as she laughed, "Oh I get that a lot but no, in fact, on Naboo you can enter politics from as little as 7. Trained by the best" she explained as he smiled at her, "So um, I was wondering do you have any time off?" he asked as she giggled, "Are you asking me out?" she smiled as he shifted feet before she added, "I would love to" she told him as he smiled. Looking into her stunning green eyes, he felt something for her.
Now all these years later, he was 20 and she was recently 22. "I thought you had gone back to Naboo" he pointed out as Hannah laughed, "Oh well I did but I'm back. In fact, I am here because I am part of the committee that is making the announcement of our new Senator" she proudly told him as Obi Wan's eyes perked with interest, "Wow, big job I see" he noted as she prepared his drink, "Yes and I am working her to fill some extra time" she informed him going on, "I ran into Siri recently" she spoke as he went silent, "Oh" he barely uttered out as she hooked her hair back behind her ears, "She misses you. She wants you back" she informed him as he laughed, "Well, she should have thought of that before she broke my heart" he told her as she sighed, "Yes, she is sorry but maybe you might give others a chance" she winked as he looked up at her, "Are you asking me out on a date?" he asked as she blushed, "Only if you want to" she replied as he took the drink from her, smirking, "I would love to" he assured her, and as he stared into her green eyes once more, he felt something re ignited inside.
Padme gasped in amazement as Anakin took her around the Room of a Thousand Fountains. "Oh Anakin, it's gorgeous" she breathed once more as Anakin smiled, "I want you to see this. Its one of my favourite places to come when I need to be alone" he informed her as Padme stared in amazement, "I thought that places like this only existed on Naboo" she told him as he smiled, "Naboo. I heard of that place. I would love to see it" he told her as she smirked, "Maybe I can take you there sometime" she suggested as he smiled before a small voice broke through the air, "Anakin!" they exclaimed. Padme and Anakin turned to see a young seven year old Togruta running towards them and Padme saw Anakin smile and catch her in his arms, "Hey, Jedi princess" he told her bringing her over to Padme, "Padme, this is one of my littlest friends Ahsoka Tano" he told her, "Ahsoka, this is my new girlfriend Padme Naberrie" he added as she held out her hand, "Nice to meet you. You're making all the girls jealous" she smiled as Padme blushed, "Oh well, I am sorry about that but do you mind me with Anakin?" she asked as Ahsoka shook her head, "No, I like you. You seem very nice" she told her as she laughed, "Well, thank you. You are lovely too" she replied as she giggled, "Well, I gotta go but I'll see you around. Bye!" she exclaimed running off. Anakin moved back next to Padme, "Dad and the council want me to look into taking a padawan learner when I become a Knight. I am thinking of taking Ahsoka when we are both ready" he informed her as Padme felt touched, "Oh that is so lovely. She seems like she will be an excellent learner" she replied as Anakin pulled her into his grasp, arms around her waist, "And I am so happy to have you in my life" he told her, lifting a hand to her face, she felt like her knees would buckle as his lips touched hers once again.
"It has been long since I last saw the Temple and of course Anakin. He must be making girls melt" Hannah smirked, looking over at Obi Wan, "If he's anything like his brother" she added as he felt himself become embarrassed, "Yes Anakin has them lining up in the halls to go out with him" he replied as she laughed, "As were you. I got stares from every girl every time we went out" she reminded him as he laughed, "Yes but I only had eyes for you" he told her as they arrived at the Temple. "Oh my it's so much bigger than I remember it" she gasped as he led her through. "I know one place that hasn't changed" he told her, taking her down the hall till they reached the Room of a Thousands Fountain. "Oh it's like being on Naboo once again" she gasped as Obi Wan agreed, "This is one of my favourite places. Mom and dad use to take Anakin and me here when we were little" he told her as a voice entered, "Still dwelling on memories brother" came the cheeky reply before Obi Wan and Hannah turned to see Anakin and Padme moving towards them. Hannah was surprised. "Anakin Skywalker-Jinn! Is that you! I can't believe it!" she exclaimed before she gave him a friendly embrace, "Last time, I saw you were a young nine year old boy" she smirked as Anakin laughed, "I know, and you seemed so much taller" he told her as she playfully slapped his arm, "Still cheeky and witty" she noted before she asked, "Breaking any girl's hearts lately?" as Anakin wrapped an arm around Padme, "Well, yes as a matter of fact, this is Padme Naberrie. We've only been together for a few hours but already its feels like forever" he told her as Hannah looked over at Padme, "Padme Naberrie. You look so familiar. Are you from Naboo?" she asked as Padme nodded, "Yes, Naboo is my home planet" she replied as Hannah gasped, "Now I know you! You're one of the Senatorial aides who are up for position of Senator from Naboo!" she exclaimed. "I know this because I am back here because tonight is the party and to see who is the new Senator" she explained as Padme now remembered, "The party is tonight! I completely forgot" she replied as Obi Wan spoke up, "Wait a minute, I thought you asked me out on a date tonight?" he asked Hannah as she smiled, "Surprise! You're my date!" she exclaimed as Anakin laughed, "Ha! Good luck tonight Obi Wan" he told him. Knowing how much Obi Wan hated politician parties but Obi Wan shot back. "Yeah, well. If Padme is invited then she'll probably take you too" he smirked as Anakin simply laughed, pulling her close, "But I don't mind going" he pointed out as another two voices filled the air.
"There you are!" came a voice, as Padme, Anakin, Hannah and Obi Wan turned to see two brunette girls rushing over to them, almost out of breath. "Padme, we have a problem" Sabe told her as Dorme gushed, "Oh my god. Anakin and Obi Wan are standing here right before us" she smiled as Sabe rolled her eyes, "Dorme! There will be time for that later" she told her turning back to Padme, "Padme. Palo is absolutely furious and is planning on bringing your father out here to push you back to Palo" she explained as Padme gasped but Anakin stepped in, "Padme is safe with me. I assure you that" he informed them as Sabe shook her head, "You don't know Palo and her father like we do. They have close ties with Chancellor Palpatine; if she is elected Senator, then they will be talking with him on getting her back with Palo, know that" she informed him as Hannah laughed, "What? That's crazy. I am on the committee and I can assure you no Senator elected into post can be controlled in their personal life" she corrected as Dorme spoke, "Sabe's right. Despite what you say, Palo and Ruwee know what to do, always have" as Anakin held Padme close. "Well, let them come. I'll handle them" he replied as Obi Wan nodded "And I will be right next to him to help" he promised as Hannah added, "And besides tonight, security will be tight and invites only. Now I've invited Obi Wan as my date, Sabe and Dorme, you're on the list because Padme asked and now Anakin is replacing your original date I take it?" she asked as Padme nodded, "Yes, I definitely want him there as my date" she told them as Hannah nodded, "It is settled then. Palo and Ruwee cannot get in with an invite and Palo will be off the list" she assured them as Padme sighed with relief, "Thank you" she replied as Hannah and Obi Wan moved off down the pathway of the room, listening to the sound of the rushing waterfalls.
"So um, Anakin. We never got the chance to thank you for saving our friend last night. We got distracted and were very concerned" Sabe informed him as Anakin shook his head, "It was nothing. It was my duty and I had to. She didn't deserve it and now, I think I may have found my true love" he smiled as all girls all awe in delight as Dorme cleared her throat, "So um, is Obi Wan available" she asked as Sabe listened with interest too as Anakin laughed, "Well, right now yes but now that Hannah is back, who knows. She was his second love. His first love was the one he thought he would be with" he confessed as Sabe and Dorme sighed, "Awe, well maybe we can make him happy" Sabe suggested looking to Dorme with a wink, "We'll see you tonight then" she told them before they ran off smirking as Padme gasped, "Oh no" she whispered as Anakin looked at her, "What is it?" he asked as she looked at him. "All my belongings are at my apartment. What if Palo is there?" she asked as Anakin only smiled, "I'll come with you. I'll be there I promise. I'll go grab some clothes for tonight and we'll head over there and get ready there" he told her as Padme wrapped her arms around him, "Oh Anakin, what would I do without you?" she asked as he held her close, "You will never have to know now because I am never leaving you" he promised her.
Obi Wan walked alongside Hannah through the Temple towards his quarters. Something was still on his mind and he just needed to be sure it wasn't a major problem. "Hannah, do you really feel that Palo and Ruwee won't enter the party tonight. I mean Padme's friend did say that they are close to the Chancellor" he pointed out as Hannah smiled, "Ben, while the Chancellor is leading the party. We are in the charge of the guest and no one can enter unless the committee allows them. I mean come on, what are they going to do. Blackmail us to let them in?' she laughed as Obi Wan sighed, "I don't know. Palo seemed desperate this morning for Padme, I don't want to see Anakin in trouble because of them" he told her as Hannah moved herself closer to him, "Oh Obi Wan, I know you watch over him because he is your younger brother but trust me. I don't want to see him hurt too and I know that they can't do anything to get in tonight" she promised as Obi Wan stopped her, holding her close, looking into her sparkling green eyes, "You are incredible. I have really missed you" he told her as she smiled, "I have missed you too" she smiled, leaning in to whisper into his ear, "There was one more reason I came back" she whispered as he looked at her, "What?" he asked as she giggled, "You" she replied and staring deep into each other's eyes, Obi Wan felt his lips touch hers in a sweet romantic kiss.
A hooded figure emerged from the air taxi and stared up at the Temple in surprise. It had been a long time since she had been back and she didn't know if she was ready to face everyone again, but she was here because she felt incomplete and wasn't leaving till she knew her answer. She watched the young girl dash over to her, "Siri! Thank the force you are here! I need your help!" she confessed as she seemed confused, "Darra, what's wrong?" she asked as Darra stopped in front of her, "I am friends with Anakin but we went out last night and I found that I am in love with him and he's met someone else but I want him to love me" she confessed as Siri saw her break down as she moved to comfort her, "Darra, of course, I will help you" she promised, "If you help me" she added as Darra agreed, "Anything" she assured her as Siri breathed, "Help me get back with Obi Wan" she told her. Though she knew it wasn't going to be easy, Obi Wan and Anakin had a strong brotherly bond ever since she knew them.
Flashback
"Siri, you can't just blame him for that! He's only a kid!" Obi Wan yelled at his friend. Siri had been helping Obi Wan watch over Anakin while Shmi and Qui Gon were away and when Obi Wan left the room for one minute, Siri turned her back and Anakin was gone. He had almost disappeared from the Temple when Obi Wan caught up to him. Siri blamed Anakin for using his force tricks on her but Obi Wan knew better. "Oh Obi Wan, lighten up. He's here now and no one will know" she smiled as Obi Wan shook his head. "That's not the point. Anakin is only young and he could have been kidnapped" as Siri looked at Anakin, beside Obi Wan's leg, "He's here now. Don't get so worried" she shot back as Obi Wan stared in disbelief, "Worried. He's my baby brother, of course I am going to be worried. You know that ever since he has been born, we have had troubles with enemies and I want to look after him like a big brother should" he informed her as Siri waved her hand, "Okay, okay, I get the picture. Relax" she laughed moving closer to him as Obi Wan shook his head, "No you don't and I think you need to leave for tonight" he told her as she sighed, "Fine, I'll see you in the morning" she replied, a quick kiss on his cheek and she was gone as Obi Wan knelt before Anakin, "Anakin, you scared me today. Don't run off like that again" he told him as Anakin nodded, "I won't. I love you Ben" he assured him throwing his arms around his brother, Obi Wan just held his brother close to him and promised to never again let him be hurt by anyone.
Whoa, things are moving aren't they? What is going to happen at the party tonight? Has Palo and Ruwee being secretly invited by the Chancellor to get to Padme? Will Anakin and Padme be torn apart? Can Sabe and Dorme will Obi Wan's affection? Is he in love with Hannah? Can Darra and Siri win back both brother's love from Padme and Hannah? And just who is the new Senator from Naboo? All these questions will be answered in the next thrilling chapter!