Hi again! Here is chapter 26, ENJOY!

5th Rose

When Vader and Padme had returned to the lake house, Padme left him alone so she could change into some dry clothes.

Vader was still wondering about that kiss, even though he kept trying to convince himself that it was nothing, that it was just a passing moment. But that small voice kept saying that he actually was beginning to have feelings for Padme and that almost kiss was a way of bringing them out.

While that battle was going on inside him, Padme finally came out of her room, dressed in a simple dress again, but she was also holding one of the roses.

Padme interrupted Vader's battle when she spoke, "I have decided what I want for my 5th rose," Padme handed the rose to Vader, "I want to go on a walk on the beach again."

Vader looked outside. It was still midday, so there wasn't really any comets to see, but he just shrugged and took the rose.

Padme smiled and said, "Let's go."

When they got to the beach, the both slowed down and just strolled, not talking but not really enjoying the silence either.

When they had almost reached the other side of the lake house, Padme finally spoke up. "Um, I've been wondering about something."

Vader glanced over at her. "What?"

Padme bit her lip, but then looked at him. "You said that I could use the roses for anything I want, and that means ANYTHING, right?"

Vader stared at her, wondering what she was getting at. "Yes, that means anything."

Padme sighed and looked at the ground. "Well, I have decided on what I want my fourth rose to be," Padme looked Vader in the eye, "I want to visit my family here on Naboo."

(Maybe I should end the chapter here. Um, no, I'll continue.)

Vader stared at her for a moment before he slowly answered. "You want to visit your family?"

Padme nodded.

Vader thought about this. He had told Padme that he would do anything she wanted, but he didn't know that if taking her to see her family would be a good idea, especially considering her past, she might try to run away with their help.

Vader finally made up his mind. "I suppose you can see your family, but only for an hour and then we are coming back."

Padme's eyes lit up and she smiled. "Oh, thank you! You have no idea what this means to me." To Vader's surprise Padme raced up and gave him a quick hug before she ran off toward the house.

"Just give me 5 minutes and I will be ready."

Vader just nodded as he watched her run off. He was glad that she was happy, but he still worried about weither taking her to see her family was a good idea.

Oh well, Vader thought, he would just hav to keep a close eye on her. He had watched important officials and prisoners before, so he should be able to watch his slave.

Wife

Vader looked behind him. He could have sworn that he heard someone say wife to him.

Vader shook his head and walked towards the house. He wasn't going crazy, he just imagined something.

Yes, a short chapter, but I had to update with something. I hope that you all enjoyed it, so PLEASE REVIEW!! Thanks, until I write again, Li Li.

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