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Dark Padmé and Suit less Vader/ Anakin
They are both 24
They did not meet until recently.
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The Jedi Council nowadays uses their meetings to go through endless debate on war strategies.
They are still trying to treat this like they have the entire war, the Jedi way.
The Jedi way of peace, selflessness, serenity and inner peace. All good principles, but that it not helpful on the front lines of war.
Master Obi-Wan Kenobi was a champion at sitting through these debates on daily basis. Trying to control his worry and fear.
The war was not what was escalating the Jedi Master's worries. It has been nearly a month since he was back on Coruscant. Even when the Chancellor was rescued ending the war.
There is still a lot of unrest in the galaxy.
Obi-Wan knew it was inevitable that the Council will send him out on the battle lines.
"You are needed in Ryloth Master Kenobi." Stated Master Windu.
"While we know of your concerns for Skywalker, the galaxy is still in unrest. There has been a sighting of Grievous and his droid army. And the destruction in his wake. Twi'leks need help rebuilding and we can use this time to investigate this manner."
"While I must object to that matter, if I am to return to the battle lines I must request that Master Yoda acts as Skywalkers' lesion in the investigation with Senator Amidala." Said Obi-Wan
"I shall, this request grant. Herh herh herh." Yoda stated
Obi-Wan still was worried that his time away will have a negative effect on the investigation into the Chancellor. He just hoped Master Yoda would be able to guide Anakin.
x-O-x
Obi-Wan made his way to his quarters to pack. His worry had not subsided at all. Not for the galaxy, but for Anakin.
He noticed changes in his behavior. His former Padawan seemed more content happy even. The Jedi Master knew that Anakin was looking into different leads with Senator Amidala.
But he knew that the Chancellor was the one they should be looking at more closely.
He tried to stress that with Anakin but he feels that his Jedi brother is holding back, something from him with the chancellor. Obi-Wan had tried to pull the information out of him, especially with his noticeable change in attitude toward the senator.
But he feels that Anakin is holding back something with Senator Amidala too.
"Obi-Wan…." He heard from behind him. "Where are you going?" asked the blonde Jedi
"Ryloth. The Twi'leks are in dire need of our aid." Obi-Wan said with a bit of an edge in his voice. The older Jedi was not pleased about this at all.
Anakin looked at his former master confused. Does that mean he is going?
"Where are even they sending us?" Anakin asked. It had mostly been the both of them on the front lines. So it did not s
"I am going to Ryloth…you are staying here to continue this assignment." Obi-Wan snapped a bit.
Then started calm down again. "I need you to keep an eye on the chancellor. Listen to the force. I feel a darkness looming and future is still unclear." Obi-Wan gave Anakin a hard look.
Then he continued. "I am being serious Anakin I just need you to stay focused. I trust your judgement. If you need anything, please call me on my comlink." Obi-Wan finished feeling a little frustrated still with this situation.
Anakin looked at Obi-Wan considering his next words. He has been feeling the tension between them building since last month. When they started this assignment.
But was it always there?
Obi-Wan has made clear from the beginning that he did not like Anakin. Obi-Wan was put off and made it clear that he thought Anakin was trying to move in his life and was bitter about it.
But Obi-Wan was there for him he, helped him, guided him he knew he could count on Obi-Wan.
"I understand. I know how important this. I won't let you down." Anakin said to his former Master, with determination in his voice.
But still there is that lingering doubt in his mind. Is Obi-Wan really trust worthy? And did he really want to let the chancellor down? To betray the one person who he trusts him completely?
"When do you leave Obi-Wan?" Asked the former Padawan with a sour edge.
"Today and I don't know how long I am going to be." Obi-Wan said.
Good….
where did that come from? Anakin immediately banished those thoughts.
"I would see you off, but I have to see the Chancellor." Anakin said.
"It is ok Anakin I will see you soon." Obi-Wan said in an understanding tone, Anakin turned around was still there in their shared quarters.
"Anakin..." he turned around. "…may the force be with you." Obi-Wan said as Anakin left his quarters.
"May the force be with you as well Master." Anakin said with a smile.
Obi-Wan maybe had an inkling but he could not for see what destruction that stood ahead for him and the galaxy, or dangerous path his Jedi brother was on.
x-O-x
"Anakin, is there something wrong." The chancellor was asking him as saw him look out the window in deep though, deep thought about many things.
Obi-Wan, the order and Padmé.
"No, there is just a lot on my mind." Anakin replied looking at the window not looking back to the chancellor.
"Anakin, please talk to me" Palpatine said to the young Jedi.
Should I tell him….? Yes, I can… I can trust him…he is my friend
"It is about a senator the Order has me working with." Anakin started he turned over to face Palpatine "I have been in meetings with her… the council wanted her help with developing a plan for rebuilding the republic." Anakin looked away trying not to tell the chancellor the real reason why he is meeting her. "I have been meeting with her since last month…" he still looked away from the chancellor. "…. A day ago, she invited me over to her apartment…for dinner." Said the Jedi with apprehension, while facing the chancellor's caring face. The Jedi Knight did want to discuss his problems with chancellor. He did not want him to go after Padmé either.
Still this man has helped him when the Jedi shut him out. He helped through his mother's death, Qui-Gon's death. Anakin also feels that his friend has encouraged his growth and power of the force. He also knows he won't discourage his growing feelings for the beautiful senator either.
"So she is the reason you have been so happy lately?" Palpatine asked, feigning surprise.
"Yes…. what do I do…. do I bring something?" Anakin ask a little unsure of himself.
"If you do care for her like I think, you should give her a nice arrangement of flowers... I know a lot women prefer the flowers of my home planet." The chancellor offered.
He was not going to tell his niece what was happening. He wants her to give in to her feelings…it will give him great control of his future apprentice.
Anakin perked up at this "How could I afford such a gift; I am sure those arrangements cost a fortune."
Darth Sidious knew how devalued Anakin has always felt. He knew that his life in slavery, and his life in Order has done to his self-worth. The need to prove that makes it all the easier for him to exploit that.
"I could give you the credits…I know as a Jedi you serve the galaxy, with little in return for yourself." Palpatine paused "I never had any children of my own…I don't wait to over step my bounds as chancellor, but I like to think of you as my son…the one I never had." Palpatine looked to his future apprentice with fake sweetness.
Anakin was a little overwhelmed with that last statement. A son? He did not know how to respond to that. Yes, he has been there for him. But a son. Anakin never felt this kind of acceptance before…not even among the Jedi. Which is making this betrayal of the chancellor, harder to deal with.
"I do not know what to say, chancellor." Anakin said with a little anxiously.
"Anakin, I see how hard you work and since I have known you…" He gives Anakin a caring look. "…You have never been this…happy. I feel you brighten the room every time you come in. I am glad to see it."
Kriff I have been that transparent…...
"I didn't realize that I was that obvious." Anakin said as he tried to hide his embarrassment.
"I know she is special to you. I know you were taught to discourage these types of relationships." The Chancellor put a hand on the young Jedi shoulder and look at him with his feigned kindness.
"For a man with your service to the galaxy, and all the horrors you faced at such a young age, you deserve to be with someone who makes you happy." The older man said with conviction.
He is right I do…yes…I do
Anakin looked chancellor with a small smile, and then he returned to looking at the city again. His face morphed back into a frown and Chancellor noticed this
"What else is bothering you, Anakin." Palpatine asked in a soft voice.
"Obi-Wan had to leave to go to Ryloth today." Anakin said with a little edge to his voice.
"And you wanted to go to the battle lines with him. Anakin you know that the work you do here in the senate is important, it's noble." Palpatine praised.
"I suppose so; I am just trying to find what to do next." Anakin Said. "I have been fighting for so long…. I just don't know what I am fighting for anymore." He finished with a hint of sadness.
"That is what I am here for Anakin, you know I can help you." Said Palpatine in a fatherly tone.
The rest of the conversation seared toward to the different things on Coruscant that needed reconstruction.
Darth Sidious had to work hard to hide his content. His niece was pulling his future apprentice's desire, fueling his passion. His loyalty to order was crumbling and with Obi-Wan gone, he had a golden opportunity to drive a bigger wedge between them.
x-O-x
"Are you ok Anakin." Padmé said as she looked over to the young Jedi with concern her expression.
Anakin looked into those beautiful brown eyes, so full of understanding. Like he could tell her anything. "I am just a little disappointed that the council is dispatching Obi-Wan without me."
"Oh…." Padmé said in a softer tone grabbing his flesh hand on the desk, and massaging it lightly in with her thumb "What you are doing here is important. You are becoming better with diplomacy. And I know once we get through this investigation, they would make you Master in the order." Padmé continued. "You are doing a great job too; Anakin I do think I could have asked for a better partner."
Anakin tried to focus on her words but when their hands touched and that fire continued to burn. And he didn't pull away, he started to bask in the warmth from it.
He smiled.
"I know it is. It is just it feels like for the longest time I have been fighting and surviving every day. It has just been a challenge adjusting, even though this place is like the battle field sometimes."
Padmé did not respond to that, instead she dropped the conversation and moved on to what she wanted to say.
"I know this is off the topic our meeting…." she says as she pulled her hand away "….but I still want you to come over for dinner, and I know neither of us wants it broadcasted on the HoloNet we are even connected to each other..." she bent down away from her desk and hand him a datapad that had instructions in it. "...so I had way mapped out to bypass the obvious routes. I am sure it won't be an issue for you though." Padmé said with smile
"I am looking forward to this. When do want me to over?" Anakin asked, looking in her eyes.
"is 1900hrs. good for you?" she asked in a soft voice.
"Yes. I can say I am going for a walk, even though Obi-Wan is the only one who checks up on me." Anakin said in a lighter voice.
They continued their meeting for a little while longer. Anakin told her good night and made it back to the temple.
x-O-x
Anakin got out of his debriefing with Yoda feeling torn. More about his feelings with the Jedi. Anakin is an honorable man. He does not trust easily. But there is something about the way the Jedi had been handling this investigation with the Chancellor that has been bothering him. He is starting to feel his confidence wavering in their ways. It is not just with how they are dealing with the chancellor, but these feelings he has for this senator.
The young Jedi could not get his mind off of the young senator. The way eyes sparkled, her smile shined, …. how smooth her skin looked. He felt that pull through the force drawing them together.
This worried him.
There are no attachments. But he wants to take her…. conquer every part of her.
Mind
Body
Soul
The Jedi Knight wants more than anything to have Padmé Amidala.
And that thought frightens him.
Pushing back thoughts of the senator. He thought how the chancellor does really trust him. He could not let his friend down. The Chancellor never let him down the ways the Jedi have. The older man helped him through a very rough time in his life. When the Jedi shut him out, Palpatine took him under his wing.
Anakin has never forgotten it.
The young Jedi felt his loyalty to the Order wavering.
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