Padme's POV
I was in my dressing room wearing a white gown that showed off my figure. It was not the one that I had picked out, but one that Sula had talked me into. "This is your wedding, not a senate debate, Padme," she had said. I ran my hands down the lacy gown. It was pretty, and I think Anakin would like it better than the simple one I wanted to wear, so we bought it.
Today was it. Today was the day I was going to marry Anakin for the second time. He and I were not really picky about the specifics of the wedding, so Sola and Ashoka had to work together to organize the whole thing. Anakin had two requirements that it take place on Naboo, and we have a lot of guests. I smiled when I thought about it. He was so worried that it was going to turn out like last time, he worked hard to make sure it was not a secret this time.
I had a few requirements of my own. First, that Anakin wore his Jedi robes to the ceremony, which he agreed to. Second, that the Jedi Council were invited to the wedding. It did not matter that they came, but I did not want Anakin lying to them again. Thirdly, that there were roses. There were roses at our secret wedding on Naboo, and I wanted them again because they were the flower of me and Anakin. Most couples had a song, well we had a flower.
Finally, I was going to wear Ani's necklace that he made for me. It did not come with me in the afterlife, and when Anakin figured that out he made me a new one. It was a perfect replica that still looked like it was forged by a nine-year-olds hands. I never take it off. Sola was horrified because it was a wooden charm on a little plastic chain which did not go at all with my wedding dress.
I looked Sola in the eyes and said, "When the world wanted Queen Amidala to do something for them because they needed her, this is something my husband did for me, because he loved me. A slave boy who had nothing, gave me this so that I would remember him. It is my favorite necklace, and I don't care if it goes with the dress, I am going to wear it."
So there I was in a beautiful wedding gown with Anikan's necklace hanging around my neck. I was so happy, I wanted to cry. We should have just done it this way the first time, I decided.
There was a knock at the door, and my father came in.
"We are just about ready to start," he said.
"Good. I'm ready to go," I answered. I was ready to see Anakin. Now that I trusted him, it was like he had me completely.
"Oh, Padme," said my dad, "you look beautiful, honey."
Suddenly, Ashoka came in. "Okay. Let's start!"
Everyone lined up in order, with me and my dad at the back. Then slowly we walked out of the palace and into the gardens. There were so many people here. I saw the Organa's, Uncle Ono, Orn Free Ta, and I even heard Jar Jar Binks say "Ooh, Shesa so pretty."
I looked down the aisle and saw Anakin standing there beside Obi-Wan and the Naboo holy man. Anakin was looking right at me, and he had his up-to-no-good grin spread across his face. I fought the urge to stick my tongue out at him, and settled for just a happy smile. When we finally got down to the end of the aisle, my dad gave me a kiss on the cheek, and placed my hand in Anakin's.
Anakin's hand was warm and shaking a little bit. I looked up at him to see if anything was wrong, but his eyes were bright and dancing. That was when I started to cry. We had been waiting to get back together for twenty three years, and it was finally happening. Anakin had defeated Sidious and was finally coming back to me.
We kept the vows traditional, changing from "death do us part" to "as long as we shall live". Then, we exchanged rings. They were both engraved with our names and the date. Finally, the minister said "Anakin, you may kiss your bride."
Nothing happened for a minute, as Anakin looked deep into my eyes as if asking for permission. Then slowly, his hand crept up my arm and onto my shoulder, all the while his eyes never leaving mine. Then he leaned into me and I leaned into him, and our lips touch gently like they shouldn't. I realized what just happened. Somehow Anakin had just recreated our first kiss in front of everyone, including the Jedi Council. I smiled at the thought, and this time I did not pull away.
When we finally let go of each other, the minster pronounced us Jedi and wife. Everyone erupted in applause.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the reception will be held in the banquet hall of the palace. If you will please join me. The wedding party will join us in a moment after we take pictures."
One by one everyone filled out of the gardens and made their way back to the palace where we would have the reception. Anakin and I stayed there until everyone was gone. We shared our secret kiss beneath the sunset, and I knew that I was safe and loved forever.