Obi-Wan was still staring at the pool, deep in thought. "The apprentice must have gathered the remaining forces of the Imperial Army back together in order to destroy the Republic once and for all! How could he have done it so quickly?"

Mace Windu looked grave. "The Emperor must have more allies than we initially thought. Many of them were probably in hiding, just in case something happened to the other troops. He must have made allies with them shortly before he was killed, or else he would have told you. Since it was most likely later, he was probably too concerned with whether he would be able to turn Luke to tell Lord Vader. Luke was probably the center of his thoughts: getting a powerful new apprentice."

Yoda looked very grim. "Terrible, this is. A smart man the Emperor was. Thought very far ahead he did. More surprises in store for us, he probably has."

Anakin looked up at Yoda, Mace Windu, and Obi-Wan with urgency. "What is the chance that the rebels could win the war against the Galactic Empire?"

"Very small, the chance is." Yoda looked sad. "Hard to say whether they really have much of a chance at all, it is. Your children may die, I'm afraid. A small hope they have, however. On the Emperor's side, you are not. Powerful you are. The Emperor is also dead. Cannot interfere in the war anymore, can he. Still, many more troops than the Rebels the Empire has. Some help they may need."

"We need to send some help." For the first time since they had seen the image in the Seeing Pool, Padme spoke. Her voice was barely above a whisper, but everyone immediately took it seriously. Her voice was strong and determined, but her eyes were filled with worry for her children.

"But how?" Mace Windu wondered. "When you are dead, there's not much that you can do." He gave a dark chuckle. "How are we going to send help? Especially enough so that the Republic can win?"

Yoda gave looked at Mace Windu and Obi-Wan. "A way there is... many people would not consider this help enough to ensure a victory for the Republic. But sure am I that this will be exactly what the Rebels need." His gaze swept over to Anakin, and lingered on him for a moment.

"What is the way?" Obi-Wan asked. "How long will it take to send that help? The faster, the better."

"No time at all, it will take to send this help." Yoda answered.

Anakin jumped up. "What is your plan, Master Yoda? How can I be of service?"

"Of much service, you can be. I want to send you, Anakin. Very powerful you are. Die you cannot. Indestructible will you be. No doubt can there be that you will be very helpful to the Republic. Very powerful they are, your son and daughter. But killed they can be. Killed you cannot be. If you wish it, Padme will go with you. A powerful asset, she is as well."

Anakin was stunned. So was everyone else. "You want me to go back to the human world? How will I get there?"

"There is a portal to the human world, in another garden on the other side of Headquarters. If you would like to go back to the human world to save the Rebellion and your children, then you may go whenever you would like. The sooner you leave, the better. You want to get there as soon as possible in order to have fewer people die." Obi-Wan explained. "If you decide to go, then tell us when you're ready to leave. We will escort you to the portal immediately." Obi-Wan and Mace Windu seemed like they had finally gotten past their surprise and realized that Yoda's plan was indeed a good one.

"Look the same as you do now in the human world, you will. Even as time passes, look the same you will too. Contact us you will be able to. Through the Seeing Pool we will watch you, and alert you we will to anything new. Obi-Wan will join you if need be."

Anakin was still stunned, but he gathered himself together and bowed to Yoda. "Thank you for having the trust to put the fate of the world on my shoulders. This is how I will make everything up to you, my masters. I will not fail you."

Padme drew close to Anakin and lay her head on his shoulder, while simultaneously he wrapped his arm around her shoulder. "I will go as well. I want to help our children. This will definitely be more interesting than sitting here forever, and Anakin will need me to keep him out of trouble." She smirked, and Anakin laughed.

"We will leave tomorrow at dawn," Anakin decided. "Today, we will just enjoy ourselves while we can."

Mace Windu nodded. "Quite understandable."

Obi-Wan gave Anakin a smile. "I am so proud of you, Anakin. I am sure the Republic will triumph in no time with you on their side." Suddenly, his eyes lit up. "I know how you might trick the Imperial forces..."

Anakin started, and looked questioningly at him. "How?"

"You're Darth Vader! Your voice is exactly the same! If you just put on a suit and a mask, everyone would think that you were Darth Vader! No one would suspect otherwise! The great Lord Vader would probably escape the Death Star alive, right? No one knows that you were injuired except the Emperor, who is dead, and Luke, who is on your side!"

Anakin's eyes gleamed. "The droids better start on a suit worthy of Darth Vader."

Padme laughed.

Anakin and Padme had spent the whole day relaxing in the forest. They talked about how Luke and Leia were doing, and more ideas on plan, "Trick the Imperial Forces Into Thinking That Darth Vader is Still Alive." For a long time the couple just held each other, looking up into the brilliant blue sky. They were savoring each and every moment with each other.

"They're so happy now." Obi-Wan said softly to Mace WIndu and Yoda. "Padme used to cry everyday for years because of what happened to Anakin. Now, it's like they can't stop smiling."

"It's definitely a change for the better." Mace Windu agreed. "I'm so glad that they have reunited."

Meanwhile, Anakin and Padme had reluctantly gotten up to go to dinner. They decided to go to a popular bar near the center of the city. Anakin called a speeder on his new walkie talkie, and they were standing in front of the doors in just a few minutes.

The inside of the bar was bustling with activity. People were laughing and smiling with happiness, and not a single being was feeling negatively at all. They were warmly and energetically welcomed by a servant girl, who led them to a spacious table. People were chatting all around them, and the place was warm but not stuffy. Anakin and Padme settled themselves onto comfy cushions and ordered their food. While they waited, neither spoke- they just stared into each others' eyes.

Padme blushed. His gaze was exactly like the one that he had always directed towards her so many years ago... when he was only nineteen years old. It was full of passionate love and admiration that used to make her uncomfortable, but now gave her a warm, tingly feeling all over, like she had just gulped down something hot after being out in the cold for so long.

Anakin looked admiringly at his beautiful wife. She truly was an angel- she was angelically gorgeous and amazingly kind, loving, caring, and forgiving no matter what. She was looking truly radiant at that moment, like she was the sun itself, giving light to all its surroundings. Her cheeks were aglow and her eyes were bright. And oh, how he adored that smile! He still couldn't believe that he was back with Padme, his angel. He kissed her passionately, and in that moment, everything was perfect.

After having an amazing dinner, Padme led Anakin to a grand apartment building whose walls were made of a special glass where you can see out, but no one can see in. They took an elevator up to the seventy-third floor, where a grand sweet awaited them. It consisted of a grand entryway, a huge and nicely furnished living room, a big kitchen which already had plates, bowls, pots, pans, silverware, and the like already inside, a spacious bedroom with comfy couches and a king bed inside, two bathrooms, and a balcony leading out from the bedroom.

"Wow!" Anakin said, amazed. "This is a wonderful place to live! Thank you for reserving it, Padme."

"Of course!" Padme said, happily. "I was glad to do it."

The couple settled into the soft bed, throwing the warm comforter over them. They fell asleep holding each other tightly, with Padme's head on Anakin's chest. Both were content, now that they knew that no one could ever separate them.

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