The Beginning of the End

A/N: This is my first Star Wars fic, so go easy on me. Actually, you know what, don't. This is going to be (hopefully) one in a series, or, a really long story. BTW, just to tell you, I'm going all the way to Return of the Jedi, and the ending is different. (As you might have guessed) This one begins right after Episode 2, it's my idea of Episode 3. Any input is welcome, but please don't yell. Thanks.

Disclaimer: anything you recognize is George Lucas's and the plot isn't even mine, cuz it's probably been done before somewhere, so…

Oh, does anyone know any good fics where Anakin turns back to the light side? NO OBI/AMI I GREATLY DISLIKE THEM





1 The Beginning of the End





"Padmé." A young man stood in the doorway of a small apartment, calling to the smaller woman who was bent over a crib.

She stood, brushing the long dark hair from her face. In her arms, she held two sleeping babies, "What?"

Before speaking, he walked over, and took one bundle off her arm, the one known as Luke. "What?" she repeated. Still he remained silent. She could feel her annoyance building up. She reached for the lightsaber he had carelessly dropped on the bed, and pointed it at him. He still remained calm, "You don't know how to work that thing."

Her eyebrow arched, a dangerous yet playful light in her eyes, "Oh really. If I'm not mistaken Ani, you did teach me something or other that day in the training room."

He tugged at his Padawan braid thoughtfully, "Oh yeah."

She smiled at him, "Oh yeah." She pressed the small button near the end, and a bright blue deadly light burst from the end. Seeing the sword waver toward him, Anakin shrugged, concentrated, and the saber floated into his hands, switching itself off on the way. Padmé pouted for a moment, "It's not fair! You cheat!" He grinned, and she could feel herself melting. He kissed her, knowing he had won. She smiled at him, and he leaned toward her again.

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Anakin walked into their apartment, throwing his grey Jedi cloak on the floor. He heard a faint cry come from their bedroom, and rushed to the door. He stepped in, to find his two children wailing in their crib, Padmé missing. His mind flew out with the Force, as he quieted his children. Once they were asleep, he sent a message to Obi-Wan, asking him to come to the apartment, immediately. He arrived within the hour, and his attention was immediately drawn to the sleeping twins. Obi-Wan's face tightened, "Whose are they Anakin?"

Anakin swallowed hard, "Mine." A frustration and fear crept into his master. Before he could say anything however, Anakin jumped in, "They've taken her Master. I must go. You must take the children. Keep them safe."

Before he could escape, Obi-Wan took a deep breath, stopping Anakin from going any farther. "You must contact the Council Anakin."

Anakin glared at him, "I'll tell them later Master."

"No Anakin, you don't understand. You must tell them now, and they will help you find her."

The tight creases in his face softened, "Alright Master."



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"Where is she?"

"Your heart is troubled young Skywalker," Master Windu spoke, "Why do you seek her with such a passion?"

Yoda smiled at the distressed Padawan, "In love, the young Padawan is."

Anakin gulped when he saw all the eyes of the council stare right into him.

Yoda sighed and reached out with the Force, "She is on Tatooine. Hidden. Go."

As soon as Anakin left the temple, Mace Windu asked the question all the Jedi had wanted to ask, "Who?"

Yoda stood, and smiled, "Senator Amidala."



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Anakin Skywalker was quickly exiting the Coruscant airspace, heading towardsTatooine. Before he could land, however, A large black ship began to draw him in. Great. Just great. As he slowly landed inside, he cautiously climbed out of his ship. Immediately, a white droid approached him, and announced, "He's waiting. Come."

Feeling somewhat awkward, he followed the little droid into a large steel room. Two figures stood inside.

Dim lights came on, making the room seem eerie, cold, and dark. Anakin could see a cloaked figure who held out his hand towards the other person. The lights grew stronger, and Anakin could see who it was.

Padmé Amidala.



A/N: R/R! Thanks!