Hey guys thought I make a quick little story for yall. Hope you enjoy.
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Slight Au: This is suitless Vader. He never went to Mustafar and never fought with Obi Wan. However order 66 and the massacre at the jedi temple still occurred.
It was now over. Palpatine was slain by his own apprentice, Darth Vader. He was done with being his slave and turned back to the light. Now redeemed, Anakin exits the office and feels a huge burden being lifted up from him.
The prophecy has been fulfilled. But the events that transpired before that moment can't be forgiven. Order 66, slaughtering the younglings, and allowing his master to rise to power still haunted him. He desperately wanted to see Padme, but he knew that wasn't possible. After all he did she won't forgive him, he is a sith monster. Not the same passionate man she remembers. However Anakin was determined to see her even if it will be the last time ever. He needed to see her angelic face and hear her lovely voice.
He paced to his starfighter that was sitting on the landing pad. He hopped inside and pushed a few buttons causing it to lift off the ground. He expertly maneuvered his way out of Coruscant and entered space. He lowered his head down to his navicomputer. He scratched his neck and entered the coordinates for Naboo. Anakin had a feeling in his gut that she was staying at the lake home. Without any objections he slammed the throttle down entering hyperspace.
All he could think about was her. Padme. His angel.
What will she say? Will she forgive him? Anakin doesn't know, he was nervous. He didn't see his wife in months, she assumes he is dead. But in reality he is very well alive.
Padme sat Luke and Leia in their own seats at the table for breakfast.
"Luke knock it off", Padme commands. He was kicking his feet around giggling. She was stressed out, the past few months after their birth Padme had to raise both of them by herself. Occasionally Obi Wan and Sola would come to help but they could only do so much. She needed a companion with her. Padme needed Anakin. She strolled to the kitchen to check on the pancakes. She lifted her head up and glanced at a photo that hanged above the stove. It was a picture when her and Anakin got married.
A tear fell from her eye and landed onto the stove burning in seconds. His death hit her deeply, she doesn't know how she can take care of Luke and Leia by herself. All she knew was that Darth Vader ruined her life, she took her husband away from him. Even though Anakin was Darth Vader, she didn't see that in him. He was a hooded killer who took over Anakin and killed him. She visioned the good times she would've had with him. Raising Luke and Leia together, playing with each other, and cuddling in front of the sunset.
Her dreams were rudely interrupted by the loud beeps coming from the smoke detector.
The Pancakes. Padme's eye widened as she stared at the nearly burnt circles. How could she forget, now Luke and Leia don't have anything to eat. She turned off the stove and leaned her back against the wall. She run her hands through her hair. Padme didn't know how much she could take, being all alone took a toll on her. Luke and Leia are the only ones keeping her sane.
She decided to make them toast instead. "Hopefully that will cheer them up", she encourages herself. She bent down and opened the cabinet. She pulled the loaf of bread and placed it on the table. She grabbed two slices and softly laid them in the toaster. She pushed down on the lever, and went back to the dining room to wait till it is ready.
Padme scratched her head as she met their gazes. "No pancakes today", she mutters in disappointment. Luckily they weren't angry or sad but instead were laughing. She was confused. They pointed at her and Padme quickly walked to the mirror. She leaned towards the mirror and examined her face.
"Oh force", she chuckles. She wiped the red mark on her face. It must've been from earlier when she bumped into her vanity and faceplanted into the red lipstick.
Anakin landed outside of the house where him and Padme stayed months ago. His heart was racing, his breaths quickened at every step he took. Anakin surely thought he was going to die. He stalked up the stairs and abruptly stopped at the door. He raised his hand and as he was going to knock he felt something different. It wasn't just Padme inside, there were 2 more lifeforms. But who? He closed his eyes and concentrated.
His children.
Anakin's eyes flew open and his body began to tremble. He clearly remembers now, before he left she told him she was pregnant. He felt instant regret coming here, he can't have his children know of him. Everything he done, there is no way he could make it up to them. Especially Padme. He literally left her alone for months. He began to walk away when he suddenly stopped moving. He wasn't sure what was going on.
But he felt a rush of confidence flow inside of him. It was like the force was causing him to re-enter her life. He banged on the door three times. His hood was still up he couldn't bear to have Padme see him.
He could sense someone approaching, he quickly turned away and gasped for air. "I--I can't do it."
"Excuse me", a soft voice says. "Can I help you." Anakin knew this was it. There was no turning back, he had to show her. She will either forgive him or slam the door on him. He slowly lowered his hood off and faced Padme.
"Padm...", he chokes. He fell to his knees crying into his hands. He can't do it, he doesn't deserve a second chance.
She nearly fell backwards at the sight. It can't be. He's back he truly isn't dead.
"Ani".
Anakin raised his head and met her gaze. He stared at her warm brown eyes. She knew he was redeemed his eyes were cerulean blue.
"I--I'm sorry".
"I should go", he whispers.
Padme ran up to him and tugged on his arm. "Ani, wait."
He stopped and turned to her. He was overwhelmed with emotions. Her soft face, beautiful complexion and angelic voice sang songs inside of him.
"Why, after all I done. You can't forgive me."
"I already have."
Anakin took his eyes off her, he couldn't look at her. He was a ruthless monster.
"What about the children. They don't deserve a psycho like me."
Padme edged closer to him and lifted her head mere inches from his lips. He noticed the love in her eyes, she was glad that he was back.
"Ani, you were tempted by Sidious. It wasn't your fault. Stop blaming yourself", she begs. Anakin opened his mouth but was quickly cut off as her soft lips parted with his. Anakin forgot how tender she was and wanted more. He depended the kiss and pushed her back to the wall. Padme moaned and wrapped her arms around his neck. He broke off to gasp for a small amount of air.
Padme beams at her long lost husband. All those thoughts of loneliness and sorrow flushed out of her. Joy filled both of their bodies as they pressed their foreheads together. At last they were finally reunited.
"Welcome home, Ani", she murmurs.
5 years later
Padme decided to resign her role as a senator and decided to live life as a normal person, away from politics. Anakin left the jedi order and became independent. He trained Luke and Leia in the ways of the force and vowed to never make them fall to the dark side. Everything he ever dreamed of came true.
Anakin and Padme took Luke and Leia to the waterfall. They both set up the picnic, while Luke and Leia sprinted to the water screaming.
"They are so perfect", Anakin smiles laying the basket on the ground. Padme laid the blanket and brushed herself against Anakin. The sun was shining brighter than ever as he laid his chin on her forehead.
"What did we ever do to deserve this", she asks. Anakin lifted her head and kissed her passionately.
"I don't know but I'm glad it happened", he says kissing her one more time. Padme brushed the tears falling down his face.
"I can't believe we are a family. I thought after I turned, it would never happen. But look at us now", he says softly.
"Look at them, look how happy they are", Anakin points to Luke and Leia. They were splashing water in each other's face laughing hysterically. They looked so pure and innocent. Anakin looked up and grinned at the sky. How calm and beautiful it was. He glanced back at his lovely angel who smiled warmly at him. Burning with love and affection. He caressed his hand on her soft cheek. Padme closed her eyes and hummed. Suddenly their moment was interrupted as Luke and Leia jumped between their embrace soaking wet.
"Ahhh", Padme gasps. She immediately begins to playfully punch them causing Luke to giggle and rest his head on Anakin's lap. Anakin lowered his head and stared at Luke. He had the same blue eyes as him. He lifted Luke up and embraced him. Padme did the same with Leia. They leaned onto one another and pressed their heads together.
"I love every single one of you", Anakin whispers tightening the embrace.
They all stared at the bright sun while holding each other tightly. None of them wanted to let go, it just felt so peaceful.
At last they were a family.
The End.
Thanks for reading. Thought I give you guys something to read while I work on Nightstalker. I love you all. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.