I Need You
Chapter 14
Anakin silently entered the Council chambers, Obi Wan following behind him.
"Padawan Skywalker," Master Windu began, "another matter you have to discuss with the Council?"
"Yes, Master," Anakin replied, "as many of you may be aware before my Mother's death I had a series of visions in the form of nightmares, prophesising her death. I am now having these dreams showing the death of Senator Amidala."
"Love the Senator a great deal, you do," Master Yoda put in.
"Yes, Master."
"Find these dreams disturbing, you do."
"Yes, Master," Anakin repeated, "But what can I do, I don't want to loose her like I lost my Mother."
"Fear not for those who have become one with the force. Morn them, do not, miss them, do not," Master Yoda said.
"Master, I won't let her die," Anakin said, sharply.
"I feel this is a warning from the force," Mace said, "You must ignore these dreams, Anakin."
"You mean let her die?" Anakin asked, outraged.
"To follow these dreams will surely mean death for the Senator," Mace concluded.
"So you say I watch her die in my dreams every night and ignore the warnings?" He questioned.
"Ignore these dreams, alive the Senator shall stay," Master Yoda agreed.
Anakin bowed his head, silently. Obi Wan watched his young features as they left the Council chambers.
"The Council is right, Anakin, if you had ignored your dreams last time your Mother may still be alive. She'll be fine." Obi Wan promised.
"I will not leave the woman I love to die!"
"Then you have sentenced her to death, the Council have all sensed it, why can't you?"
"Master, I love her, she is more than life to me, and I will prevent her death." Anakin whispered.
"You might as well take a lightsaber to her heart now, in that case," Obi Wan snapped, irritably.
"Master?"
"I'm sorry, Anakin," he apologised, "go, enjoy your time with her now."
"Very well, Master. I'll leave my comlink on, should you need me."
"May the force be with you, Anakin."
"You too, Master."
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Padme sat at her desk trying to work. She sighed, all she could think about was him. Anakin, her fiancé, the word brought amazing prospects. She was getting married. Padme had never really expected to get married. She loved her sister's family and had always hoped to have a family of her own. However, with her career so busy she had never had time to even date. Now she was pleasantly surprised that she was going to get married and even more surprised that she was going to have two tiny children of her own soon. No, not her own, her and Ani's, she corrected herself.
The man in question walked into the apartment that moment.
"Ani," she greeted, "thank goodness you're back, now I have a reason to stop attempting to work."
He grinned and moved over to kiss her, soundly. "Attempting to work? What's been stopping you?"
"My train of thoughts and a delightful bout of morning sickness," she replied.
"Oh no, Angel," he sympathised, "are you okay?"
"Perfectly fine, Skywalker, now my handsome Jedi protector is here."
"Where is he? I shall cut him down where he stands," he teased.
"Hmmm, very funny, Ani," she said, kissing him again.
"I thought so," he breathed against her lips, before closing the remaining distance to kiss her once again. His stomach gave a bountiful growl.
Padme giggled, "Someone's hungry," she observed.
"No, Padme, we can eat later," he reasoned.
"I would but the babies still need to eat, even if you don't, Ani." She said, moving into the kitchen.
"You're food enough for me, anytime, Padme," he stated, under his breath.
Padme laughed, "later, love," she promised, pursing her lips, seductively.
Once the food was prepared, they sat together in a close embrace, eating.
"What did the Council say, Ani?" Padme asked, softly.
"Exactly what you said, Angel," he admitted, holding her hand softly.
"To leave it alone?" he nodded, "then I suggest you do so, they know what they're talking about, Ani."
"They haven't experienced what I have," he snarled, he saw the fear in her eyes at his outburst, "sorry, Angel, I'm just worried, that's all."
"Oh Ani," she said, pulling him into her embrace.
He started to sob, faintly, "Padme, Angel, I… I can't, no I won't let this happen to you."
"I know you'll try your best," she soothed, kissing him on the forehead.
"Trying isn't good enough, you've got to live, we've got such a life ahead of us and you've got so much to give to the galaxy. I … I love you, Padme." He alleged.
"I love you too; Ani and I'll always be with you." She promised.
His tears slowly subsided, "I have to go. I'll be back later." He kissed her lightly on the mouth.
"Ani? What? Where are you going?" she called, following to where he was climbing into his speeder.
"See you later," he said, zooming off. Padme groaned, as she moved back to the dreaded paperwork.
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