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Anakin wakes up and finds himself in a comfortable bed in Theed palace's medical wing. He rolls to his side and find Rabe asleep by U'Loc's bed holding his hand. 'If only Amidala could be there holding his hand.' Anakin thought to himself, 'but that can't be because I am not important enough for her to waste her time on.' U'Loc slowly opens his eyes and then gathers himself up. His sudden movement wakes Rabe up who quickly gives him a hug and a long kiss on his lips. Anakin laughs out loud at the gesture and teases his best friend. "My love, I am so glad to see you too, but I need to talk to Anakin privately for a second" finishing his sentence U'Loc gives her one last kiss.
Tears fill Rabe's eyes to see that her man is well. She nods in response and said, "yeah and I will go get the Queen and tell her that you are well"
"Wait," Anakin shouts in response, "There is no need for that."
"Nonsense." Rabe quickly exits the room.
They wait for a couple of seconds and made sure that they are alone then U'Loc speaks. "Anakin, what are they going to do to me?"
"I honestly have no idea, but whatever it is we will both suffer the consequence." Anakin replies.
"But you haven't done anything wrong, in any case you are the hero." U'Loc answers.
"Yes, but U'Loc you and I are like a package, we are inseparable. If you are to be punished then I must be punished as well." Anakin assures him.
There is a moment of silent and U'Loc speaks. "Just like that time when replaced Master Obi-wan's shaving cream with whipping cream and he ended up with a rash because he was allergic to it. Both of us were punished because I can't let you scrub the training gym all by yourself." Both men laugh at the childhood memory. Maybe that is why Obi-wan haven't shaved since and has grown a hideous beard.
The door slides open and Master Yoda steps in with Master Mace Windu. Both Masters carry a smile on their faces, which already hint that U'Loc can't be in that much trouble.
"Padawan U'Loc, you have killed your Master which is an enormous crime, but since you were influenced by the dark side at the time when the crime is committed, we will not kill you for the crime." Mace announces. "But, we will have to punish you. You are not allow to take the trails along with Anakin next week and remain a Padawan until you truly prove yourself worthy of the title. You will continue to train under my guidance "
"Yes My Master." U'Loc bows his head and accepts this generous offer.
"Masters if U'Loc is not going to take the trails then I will not take it as well." Anakin announces.
Yoda raises his head, "decision final? Padawan, free mother you will not until knight you are." Yoda has hit a sensitive spot. Anakin's greatest weakness, his mother. "Don't do this Anakin" U'Loc says, "Cleaning floors is one thing but freeing your mother is another. You have waited ten years for this, don't throw it away just like that."
"But...."
"No buts stupid."
"We will see you too a bit later because I believe you two have company." Mace looks out at the door and signals the two ladies who have been waiting patiently outside.
U'Loc smiles at Rabe and takes her in his arms, while Amidala shyly strolls towards Anakin. "Why don't we go for a walk?" U'Loc suggests, tugging Rabe's arms. "Yeah I guess some fresh air would be great for you." Rabe answers. "The Queen granted me a couple of days off so you will see lots of me." She gives Amidala a wink and leaves the room with U'Loc.
*This is your chance, talk things over with her. * U'Loc sends over their bond before leaving the room.
*There is nothing to talk about. * Anakin sends back but his thoughts bounces back because U'Loc refuses to hear them.
Anakin is so happy to see her here but he knows that she is just here because she feels obligated to, or just simply being polite. Anakin lets out a sign and speaks, "Your highness it is so nice for you to come and drop by."
"Dropping by? Skywalker, I have been visiting you for days and nights now." Amidala exclaims and reaches for his hand. Anakin fights back the urge to just grab her hands and pull her into his embrace. Instead he recoils from her touch. "Someone might see you." He said.
"What am I not good enough to hold hands with you?" Amidala pretends to be hurt. "Too good actually." Anakin responses. "Where is Prince Organa?" He tries to change the subject.
"He went back to Alderaan, he has some business there." Amidala answers, and reaches for his hand again, but this time she holds on tighter.
"Amidala you are to be married soon." Anakin once again try to pull his hand away but his heart stopped him from doing so.
"Actually, no I am not." Amidala flashes him a brilliant smile. "I told Bail that it isn't time yet with all these things happening and he agreed with me so we are not going to get married now."
Anakin bites his lip trying to hold himself from smiling. No longer have any control over himself he lunges forward and gives Amidala a breathtaking hug. "Oh Ami." Anakin cries with joy.
Anakin wakes up and finds himself in a comfortable bed in Theed palace's medical wing. He rolls to his side and find Rabe asleep by U'Loc's bed holding his hand. 'If only Amidala could be there holding his hand.' Anakin thought to himself, 'but that can't be because I am not important enough for her to waste her time on.' U'Loc slowly opens his eyes and then gathers himself up. His sudden movement wakes Rabe up who quickly gives him a hug and a long kiss on his lips. Anakin laughs out loud at the gesture and teases his best friend. "My love, I am so glad to see you too, but I need to talk to Anakin privately for a second" finishing his sentence U'Loc gives her one last kiss.
Tears fill Rabe's eyes to see that her man is well. She nods in response and said, "yeah and I will go get the Queen and tell her that you are well"
"Wait," Anakin shouts in response, "There is no need for that."
"Nonsense." Rabe quickly exits the room.
They wait for a couple of seconds and made sure that they are alone then U'Loc speaks. "Anakin, what are they going to do to me?"
"I honestly have no idea, but whatever it is we will both suffer the consequence." Anakin replies.
"But you haven't done anything wrong, in any case you are the hero." U'Loc answers.
"Yes, but U'Loc you and I are like a package, we are inseparable. If you are to be punished then I must be punished as well." Anakin assures him.
There is a moment of silent and U'Loc speaks. "Just like that time when replaced Master Obi-wan's shaving cream with whipping cream and he ended up with a rash because he was allergic to it. Both of us were punished because I can't let you scrub the training gym all by yourself." Both men laugh at the childhood memory. Maybe that is why Obi-wan haven't shaved since and has grown a hideous beard.
The door slides open and Master Yoda steps in with Master Mace Windu. Both Masters carry a smile on their faces, which already hint that U'Loc can't be in that much trouble.
"Padawan U'Loc, you have killed your Master which is an enormous crime, but since you were influenced by the dark side at the time when the crime is committed, we will not kill you for the crime." Mace announces. "But, we will have to punish you. You are not allow to take the trails along with Anakin next week and remain a Padawan until you truly prove yourself worthy of the title. You will continue to train under my guidance "
"Yes My Master." U'Loc bows his head and accepts this generous offer.
"Masters if U'Loc is not going to take the trails then I will not take it as well." Anakin announces.
Yoda raises his head, "decision final? Padawan, free mother you will not until knight you are." Yoda has hit a sensitive spot. Anakin's greatest weakness, his mother. "Don't do this Anakin" U'Loc says, "Cleaning floors is one thing but freeing your mother is another. You have waited ten years for this, don't throw it away just like that."
"But...."
"No buts stupid."
"We will see you too a bit later because I believe you two have company." Mace looks out at the door and signals the two ladies who have been waiting patiently outside.
U'Loc smiles at Rabe and takes her in his arms, while Amidala shyly strolls towards Anakin. "Why don't we go for a walk?" U'Loc suggests, tugging Rabe's arms. "Yeah I guess some fresh air would be great for you." Rabe answers. "The Queen granted me a couple of days off so you will see lots of me." She gives Amidala a wink and leaves the room with U'Loc.
*This is your chance, talk things over with her. * U'Loc sends over their bond before leaving the room.
*There is nothing to talk about. * Anakin sends back but his thoughts bounces back because U'Loc refuses to hear them.
Anakin is so happy to see her here but he knows that she is just here because she feels obligated to, or just simply being polite. Anakin lets out a sign and speaks, "Your highness it is so nice for you to come and drop by."
"Dropping by? Skywalker, I have been visiting you for days and nights now." Amidala exclaims and reaches for his hand. Anakin fights back the urge to just grab her hands and pull her into his embrace. Instead he recoils from her touch. "Someone might see you." He said.
"What am I not good enough to hold hands with you?" Amidala pretends to be hurt. "Too good actually." Anakin responses. "Where is Prince Organa?" He tries to change the subject.
"He went back to Alderaan, he has some business there." Amidala answers, and reaches for his hand again, but this time she holds on tighter.
"Amidala you are to be married soon." Anakin once again try to pull his hand away but his heart stopped him from doing so.
"Actually, no I am not." Amidala flashes him a brilliant smile. "I told Bail that it isn't time yet with all these things happening and he agreed with me so we are not going to get married now."
Anakin bites his lip trying to hold himself from smiling. No longer have any control over himself he lunges forward and gives Amidala a breathtaking hug. "Oh Ami." Anakin cries with joy.