Our Story
By TaPaNgElA


I do not own these characters . I'm not making any money out of this, bla, bla, bla, etc. Ok, hope you enjoy my story.

This is a continuation of well, my story. I hope you guys remember where I left off. Sorry that it took me so many months. I just moved to California and bought a new computer. I hope this isn't so bad.

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It was three a.m. and I still couldn't sleep. I still can't believe the way I acted towards Amidala. I wanted to apologize so badly. The guest had already left, or at least I think they did. I couldn't here anything, so they probably did.

Maybe getting something to eat would help me sleep.

I got up from my bed and walked outside of the room. I did my best not to make any sounds. It wasn't hard finding my way to the kitchen. The light was on.

Suddenly, I heard something fall. Someone had beaten me to the kitchen. No wonder why the lights were on. When I got inside, I saw a girl kneeling on the floor trying to pick something up. I yelled hello to her. Surprised, she tried getting up, but accidentally hit her head on the counter. I immediately ran to her and tried to help her up.

"Thank you…" She said then paused after she saw who I was. "Anakin?"

"Are you alright, Ami?"

"Ya. May I ask, do you surprise people for fun or to give them a heart attack?"

I had to laugh at that one. And I did. So did she.

"I'm sorry, Ami. I didn't mean to surprise you."

"That's exactly what you told me the last time you snuck up on me."

We laughed again. Oh how I wish that this moment would never end, cause when it does, I'd have to apologize, and right now, I don't have a clue how I'm going to begin.

She turned around, preparing some food.

Ok, Ani, you can do this. It's just a simple apology. I can do this.

"Ami, I'm sorry for the way I acted earlier. I don't know what got into me. I guess I was just… hurt."

There was silence for a moment. Then she turned around and faced me.

"Ani, you must understand that I can't have a relationship with you."

"Why not?"

"You're too young, Ani, and I'm engaged."

I turned my head away from her so that she wouldn't see my face.

"Do you love him?" I asked.

"Excuse me?"

I turned my head back to face her.

"Do you love him, Bail?"

"Of course I do."

"Why?"

"Because, because he's a great guy. He's who my people want."

"How about you? Do you want him?"

She didn't answer. Instead, she turned back around to her food.

"It's getting late, Ani. I'm gonna head to my room."

She was gone before I could even say goodnight.

I turned around and headed back to my room. Before I was able to reach it, Obi-Wan walked out of his room and greeted me.

"Ani, why are you awake?"

"I had a little craving for food. I'm heading back to my room now."

"Oh, ok. Oh wait. Before you go, I have something to tell you. I've been contacted from the council. We've been assigned to another mission and have to leave in two days."

"Why can't we just leave tomorrow morning with the rest of the Jedi?"

"Well, I thought that maybe you would like to spend a little more time with Amidala."

Hearing her name just gave me too much anxiety.

"I've spent enough time with her, master."

"Are you sure?"

"Ya."

"Very well then. We shall leave in the morning."

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I pretty much had every thing I needed and did everything I had to do. I was prepared to leave. There was just one thing, I couldn't decide whether to say goodbye to Amidala or to just leave this wonderful planet without looking back. I was pretty sure that this would be my last time here. If I were ever to come back, it would only be on a mission.

Obi-Wan already had our speeder ready. I'm guessing he already said goodbye to Sabe. Now it was my turn to say bye to Amidala. My heart wanted so badly to say goodbye, but something else was telling me to forget I even knew her. I didn't know what to do.

"Come on, Ani!" Obi-Wan yelled from inside the speeder. "Our flight leaves in half an hour."

"I'll be right there!"

Ok, it's either I run to her room and say goodbye, or, I run to the speeder without looking back. Goodbye? Don't look Back? Which do I choose?

"Ani!"

"Hold On!"

"You must leave now, Ani."

Damn! There goes that voice in my head! Stupid voice!

"Amidala does not care about you. To look back would only cause you pain and anger."

That voice is very annoying, though very true.

With a deep breath, I ran to the speeder and jumped inside the passenger seat. Obi-Wan turned and faced me.
"You ready to leave, Ani?"

I took one deep breath, trying my hardest to not let my heart take over what's good for me.

"Ya, I'm ready to leave."

"How did her highness take it?"

Hearing that, I looked down. I didn't want to answer, but I knew I had to say something.

"She took it like anyone else would. Could we just go now?"

He curiously eyed me, then said "Ok."

And with that, we were off.

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Five years later:

Since then, I have not seen or had any contact with Amidala. It was far too distressing for me to even think about her. Yet, I still did. Actually, it was every night that I did. Not only have I dreamt of her, I've also day dreamed of her. It was ridiculous. She always found a way into all of my conversations. My friends called me an obsessed, crazy, lunatic. Obi-Wan believed it to be my hormones. With me it was… I don't know. I guess it was because I felt I had unfinished business with her. It's like how it is with a ghost. They're unable to have eternal rest until they have completed a former task. As for me, I feel my task is to make sure Amidala knows how much I truly love her. But that's impossible now. She's the wife of the Prince of Alderaan. I can't compete with that. Honestly… I really don't know if they have been wed yet. I've kept all recent information of her locked away. I've made sure that no one else spilled any information out. It's been hard considering how famous the two are ever since the big announcement and Queen Amidala's defeat over the Trade Federation. Anyway, I've got some other information to let you in on. It seems there's going to be a war. After many years of peace within our galaxy, it's possible that a war shall come very soon. The Jedi, of course, are to be part of it.

Actually, Obi-Wan has been made general and I am to fight along his side. It's a scary thought, to be fighting in a war. Many will die from both sides. I too, will most likely die. I haven't told anyone yet, but I have foreseen my death. My death will not occur during the war, but during another battle far from the war. Evil was not my enemy. Instead, it was me. I was unlike my usual self. I was angry, scared, enraged. And my opponent was a comrade of mine, a very close one. Who it was, I am not sure of.
I have yet to find out who this mysterious opponent is. My death was of a very painful one. Burning is what I suffered. I have not told Obi-Wan about this and I don't think I will. The day I find out who my opponent is will be the day I tell Obi-Wan. For now, it shall be kept a secret.

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I'm in my room now, reading a book, anxiously waiting for Obi-Wan to return. He has been in a meeting with the Jedi Council for quite some time. I believe it was the war they were discussing about.

Obi-Wan has just entered, looking quite tired. He stood by the door for a moment with a hand over his face. He called for me.

"Anakin, would you come here for a moment?"

I placed the book I was reading down and joined him by the door.

"Master, what's bothering you?"

He placed his hand by his side and looked me in the eye.

"The war is officially on its way."

My eyes grew surprised at his statement.

"What? Are you serious?"

"I'm afraid so, Ani. There's no stopping it now."

"But, but… how did this all start?"

"I don't know, Ani. It seems to have started ever since."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you do remember the Trade Federation battle on Naboo right?"

"Of course I do! I was part of it!"

"Ever since then, battles have been starting on other systems and has seemed to build it's way up to a war concerning the entire galaxy."

I paced back and forth, trying to figure this out in my head.

"Who has declared this?"

"No one knows. He's so far been a mystery to all and believes that we shall all one day call him Emperor."

"But he can't win. He's just one man!"

"That's not true. Actually, he is the one leading our recent mysterious attackers."

I stopped pacing and faced Obi-Wan.

"You mean the warriors dressed in white?"

"Yes."
I jumped in surprise.

"No way! They're far too huge of an army! He surely couldn't have recruited all these warriors without us knowing."

"That's exactly why the Jedi believe them to be clones. Even worse, this mysterious leader could be a Sith and that's why we are not able to detect his presence."

A Sith. I have dreamt of the future being a lot darker. Could it be possible that the enemy will win this war? I fear that this is the beginning of the end of the Jedi. I have also foreseen this. I have not told a soul. I want to, I really do. But there's this other force, so powerful that it's taking over me. I've been able to control myself so far, but I don't know for how long.

After a long period of silence, I turned to Obi-Wan.

"Then we must prepare. We wouldn't want to lose this war now, would we?"

"No, we wouldn't."

Furious and afraid now at the thought of going into war, I grabbed my hair with both hands and pulled as hard as I can. Then I dropped them back to my sides.

Obi-Wan I guess sensed my fear and tried to reassure me.

"It will be ok, Ani. We've gone through many battles and very difficult ones, may I add. You have grown so much in every battle, and by that, you have proved that you have what it takes to win this war."

In a whisper, I replied "But I am just one man."

Obi-Wan grabbed my shoulders and looked me straight in my eyes.

"I'm not sure about this, Ani, but I believe that we both know what the outcome of this war will be if you do not first overcome the war within yourself."

My expression grew questioning.

"Master, but… what do you mean?"

He simply ignored my question and walked towards the door.

The door opened as he made his way out. Then he stopped and turned around.

"Oh, Ani, clean up, will you? Then meet me at the conference room in an hour."

"For what?"

"There will be a meeting held with galactic leaders. And as the apprentice of a general, you too shall join in on the convention."

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I made my way to the conference room ten minutes before Obi-Wan had told me to meet him. I don't understand why he wanted me here in the first place. Like he said, this is a meeting for galactic leaders. I am but a mere peasant turned Jedi. My presence at this meeting is of no importance. Then again, every Jedi is part of this war, so I guess it is necessary for me to attend. And like Obi-Wan said, I am his, a general of the Republic army, apprentice. Where ever he goes, I shall go too.

I located Obi-Wan right outside the room. He was most likely waiting for me. Calmly, he approached me.

"Good evening, padawan. I'm glad you came."

I took a glimpse at my surroundings and noticed that the vicinity was empty. I'm guessing everyone had already entered the room except for Obi-Wan and I.

"Master, why is it exactly that you wanted me to tag along?"

"This is a very important conference, Ani. One that will greatly involve the Jedi. Oh, and don't be surprised if we are asked to escort any of the leaders back to their homeland. Who ever this mysterious enemy leader is will surely try to assassinate Republic leaders to lower the risk of him losing this war. It is our job as Jedi to make sure that each and every being in this room returns home safely." He paused for a moment. "Come on, let's head inside. The meeting is about to begin."

Boy does he talk a lot! I only asked one question. I could've simply figured out the rest by myself. He just has to explain everything, doesn't he?

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Inside, noblemen from every race, from every part of the galaxy, gathered in one room to discuss how to prevent our future from corruption. Except for me. I was far too amazed at these astonishing beings that I completely forgot why I was in here in the first place.

I heard a voice calling for me. It was Obi-Wan. He had been trying to grab my attention.

"Anakin?"

I slightly jumped in surprise.

"Anakin, pay attention. Master Windu is making his way up to speak on behalf of the Jedi."

I nodded my head.

"Ok, I will. No need to worry."

He rolled his eyes at me then turned his attention back to the center of the room where Mace Windu has just taken his turn as the speaker.

"Fellow noblemen, we have gathered here today to…" Bla, bla, bla, etc.

I don't feel the need to repeat his lecture because every other speaker said the same things. It wasn't until a few minutes later that he had caught my attention. He spoke of my name.

"Our future is in safe hands, for it is in the hands of the Jedi. We have with us the most skilled warriors in the entire galaxy. Among them are our two finest, Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, general of the Republic army, and his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, a hero since the day he was born."

Yes, I was blushing. No need to rub it in. So he complemented me. Big deal. But now that eyes are all rested on me, it has become a very big deal.

I waved, smiled, and whispered hello. That still didn't put me at ease.

A man from afar yelled out.

"How can you be so sure that this young man will protect an entire galaxy?"

Quickly, people from the left corner of the room cleared a walk way as the man made his way to the center of the room. It was the chancellor.

I didn't know how to react at first, and neither did Master Windu or Kenobi. The chancellor spoke before any of us had our chance.

"Anakin Skywalker, a true hero indeed."

Ignoring the others, he made his way towards me.

I bowed before him in reaction. Surprising to all, he quickly pulled me back up.

"No need to bow, Skywalker. You have earned your respect by saving millions of lives all over the galaxy. It is you to whom we should all be bowing to."

Oh…my…FORCE this is UNBELIEVABLE!!! I am an honored one, I am an honored one, I am an---

SHUT UP ANI!

Damn that Obi-Wan! He always has to wreck my moments!

NOW THANK THE CHANCELLOR!

Ok, Obi-Wan! I was about to do that!

"It is an honor to hear you say that, your Majesty."

"But although you have saved many lives, this is an entire galaxy we are talking about here, Skywalker. How can you assure me that you alone could defeat an entire army?"

WHAH HE SAY???

"I never said I could---"

"Anakin has been proven to be the most powerful Jedi alive."

THANK YOU OBI-WAN!!!

He continued.

"With a snap of his finger, and this is literally, he could disarm an entire army!"

I COULD???

The chancellor stared at Obi-Wan momentarily. Obi-Wan tried his best to look reassuring. To me, he looked like an idiot. Still, it was brave of him to stand up for me. By the way, can someone please remind me how I became the center of attention again?

The chancellor broke the silence.

"Oh really?"

Obi-Wan nodded.

"Then we must do our best to make sure that Skywalker himself doesn't fall into the wrong hands. He is indeed a powerful ally."

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After that exhausting discussion, everyone headed to the dining area where we were served some food and beverages, very elegant food and beverages. It feels good to be among the regal. I thought I was of no importance to that conference. Boy was I wrong! I've suddenly become the galaxies only hope of surviving.

Obi-Wan and I were sat on the same table as the chancellor and many other important people. There were two empty seats right next to me. I believe they were reserved.

I noticed the chancellor turning his attention behind me where people were approaching. He smiled and spoke to them.

"Ah, Your Majesty, Your Highness, I'm glad to see that the two of you will be joining us for the night."

One of them, a man, replied.

"Well, we're both honored to be able to accompany you this evening."

Royal talk, I hate it! It's like a battle to see who says more compli---AMIDALA???

Ok, just turned my gaze to the man's escort! It was her, and she sat right beside me!

Oh no she looked at me!

I look straight.

Start to panic.

Losing my senses.

Can't breathe.

Starting to lose consciousness.

"Good evening, Ani."

HOOOAAH!!! SHE SPOKE!

Must not, damn I looked at her!

"Your highness. Hi!"

She smiled at me.

Oh how I miss that delightful smile! And those eyes! They twinkled like a star! She has grown! She looks so beautiful!

"It's been a long while, Ani."

"Uh huh."

Uh huh? What kind of reply was that?

She laughed. At me?

"Oh Anakin, you are hilarious!"

"What do mean?"

She stared at me for a while.

"Follow me outside, Anakin. I want to talk with you."

Before I could reply, she was out of her chair and heading towards the balcony.

Do I follow?

OF COURSE YOU DO, ANAKIN! WHAT ARE YOU, AN IDIOT???

Mind your own business, Obi-Wan!

GO!!!

I'm going!!!

I rushed after her.

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It was a bit chilly outside. My Jedi garments were enough to keep me warm, but what Amidala was wearing was definitely not enough to keep anyone warm.

"Your Highness, you really should get back inside. It's pretty cold out here."

"I'll be just fine, Ani."

"You'll freeze to de---"

"SHUT UP, ANI!" She walked up to my face. I looked at her as she angrily stared at me.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness."

"Stop calling me that!!!"

Uh…what's going on???

"I'm sorry, but what could possibly be so important that we have to discuss it out here in the cold?"

"YOU LEFT ME WITHOUT EVEN SAYING GOODBYE!!!"

Oh that.

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Ok, well, that's all for now. I don't know if I made any mistakes. I'll recheck it and fix it afterwards. I just wanted to get this out.