Thanks everyone!! School was much better today than yesterday!!!!!! LOL I
didn't get yelled at by the deans today... unlike yesterday! :) Well here
is chapter 5 I hope you likes!! Please review and tell me!!
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Anakin and Padme met the Council members that came on the docking platform and returned to Coruscant. The trip back was short and unproductive, The whole time was spent in the healer ward of the ship with nagging doctors asking them where they were hurting. Padme was getting very angry, she was fine and she wanted to talk to Anakin. Her mind raced with questions once more. What was happening, Where was she going to hide, how would she disguise herself? WHY! Anakin could here all these questions and got fed up and finally sent her reassuring wave through their bond, he got distracted when a small green Troll walked in and stared at Padme just shaking his head. Anakin smiled at that, at least he was the only one annoyed by Padme broadcasting thoughts.
Yoda walked towards Padme still shaking his head, " Calm yourself you must young Senator," Yoda then turned to Mace who was standing in the door way. Mace looked down and just nodded his head, Yoda then again turned to Padme, " Stay at the Jedi Temple with us you will, Become a Jedi Padawan your cover will be." Anakin almost screamed with joy, not only would he get to be able to be near his wife, but she was going to be in the safest place possible!
Yoda could sense his happiness and then continued, " A Padawan of a Council member you will become, stay away from Naboo you must, darkness awaits you there, seek you for the Alliance they do, join you cannot," with that said Yoda gave a short look to Anakin and then left the room.
As soon as the door closed Anakin grabbed Padme in a huge hug. " You be safe at the temple Padme I promise." Anakin slowly sat them down on the healers couch and the slept until the arrival at Coruscant.
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When they arrived at Coruscant they went straight to the Council room to meet with the remaining Council members. They needed to decide the arrangement that was going to take place until the darkness on Naboo was eliminated. This meant an assignment for Anakin, and it meant that Obi-wan would be returning from Geonosis, to help. Anakin wanted his master to return he missed him so much and he need to continue his training, if he was going to become a Jedi Knight soon. When they arrived in the Council Chambers, Mace and Yoda went to their seats and Padme and Anakin stood in the center of the room. Anakin had no clue as to which Council member would become Padme's new "Master" and he guessed that Yoda didn't know yet either. He just hoped that the Sith wouldn't find her, and deep down he hoped that the Jedi would never find the Sith, he wanted Padme to live in the Temple forever, but he knew only some dreams come true and he decided he would settle for what he's got now.
His attention was turned to Yoda as he slowly began to speak," Senator, stay here at the Temple you will, Protect you Anakin will, Obi-wan will be returned and live with them you shall, provide you with a Master for disguise we must." Yoda looked over the Council room deciding which member would be her Master. " Depa Billaba, her Master you shall be?"
The Master gave Yoda a reassuring look and a small nod and then turned to Padme. Padme didn't really want to spend time with a stranger, but she figured maybe she could come to like her.
Yoda saw the change of expression in Padmes eyes and broke in,"Accept this you do Senator?"
She turned herself away from her new 'Master' and back towards Yoda. " Yes Master Yoda, I am fine with her being my Master."
Padme was holding tight to Anakins hand once again when they were dismissed from the Council room and headed off to the quarters that he and Obi-Wan shared when they were at the Temple.
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Back in the Council room Yoda and Mace Windu contacted Obi-Wan to have him return. They were just about to inform Anakin and Padme when they recieved a message from Naboo, it was from Darth Sidious..........
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Anakin had his arm around Padme waist while walking to their quarters, when just as they were getting on the turbo lift Mace Windu caught up to them and told them that they had received a message from Naboo. Padme couldn't believe it. The Sith were taking hold of her planet, trying to make her give in, the things she worked so hard for were going to be destroyed, her people were going to be destroyed. Mace grabbed Padme by the arm as she was about to faint, He then had them follow him back to the Council Chamber.
When they arrived in the Chamber Yoda immediately started playing the message. What appeared had all the Council members gasp. Darth Sidious and his apprentice......Count Dooku
. Yoda felt betrayed his old apprentice now on the Dark Side, he wondered what he did wrong, but he realized that it was not his fault and pushed the feeling away. Yoda felt. Anakin sensed this in the small Jedi, even Yoda has feeling he thought. I never saw that coming.
The message began with Sidious, " Senator, first I would like to congratulate you on your marriage to Jedi Skywalker, I feel you got off fairly easy from the Jedi, how lucky of you." Padme filled with pure disgust as she heard the Sith speak, how would he know and why would he care how it turned out.
The message paused for a moment then continued, " And dear Senator, no matter where you hide, we will find you, we promise you that. We will stop at nothing, with will get your vote in the Separatists Alliance, even if it comes to the death of you. And tell your husband Skywalker that I look greatly into his future, as my apprentice, and I will go through him to get to you, I told you before and I tell you again...."
Padme was clutching Anakin's hand so tight now that he thought his fingers were broken. He knew she was scared, even without her broadcasting it. But she was broadcasting it and he had never seen such fear from her before. She had a feeling that they were going to get to her this time, even with her husband protecting her. Anakin grabbed her and brought her closed and told her everything was going to be OK.
Right then the Sidious continued, " We will stop at nothing!" Padme was now crying freely onto Anakin's chest and the message faded away.
The Council members stared at the young couple sensing their fear, when Yoda cut in," Turn you into a Padawan immediately we must, search well they will, let them find you we cannot, safe here you will be. Obi-Wan arrives in the morning he will. Need your sleep you do. You are dismissed, and may the Force be with you both."
Both Anakin and Padme bowed and once again walked to their chambers, only this time they arrived without any disturbances.
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When the doors to their Chamber closed behind them Padme fell lightly into her husbands arms. She had been through so much and just wanted to scream and relax she couldn't believe what was happening.
Anakin felt her tension through their bond and just whispered quietly in her ear. "Every this is going to be all right, Padme, Your going to be safe here and you will get to do actual Jedi training, you will meet a lot of new people, your being given a second chance, and a safer one, make the best of it. And you know I will always be here to protect you."
Padme listened carefully to her husbands words, he was right she has a new life now, she needed to make the best of it. She was no longer Amidala Of Naboo, now she was Padme' Skywalker, and she was not going to let anyone destroy her new life, the way they did her old one, not this time!
Pamde answered her husband with an embracing kiss. Shivers went up her spine and the sweet taste of her husband lips still lingered on her lips even after they pulled apart.
Anakin looked down at his wife with the burning fire still shining brightly in his ice blue eyes, she needed her rest and it was beginning to show, her sprit was wearing down and she would need it back with the upcoming events.
He gave her a broad smile that he knew she couldn't resist," You need to sleep Padme, things are going to be quite busy the next few days, I suggest we retire early, that way we can be awake for Obi-Wans arrival.
Padme looked up into his eyes, she could see his concern and gave him a strong answer in her quietest tone," I know, You go now, I'm going to take a bath and I'll sleep after, I just need to relax for a while."
Anakin let her win this round and walked off into his old room and took off all his garment and put on his sleeping pants. He then slipped into his bed and quickly fell asleep listening to the running water falling into the bath tub.
Padme slipped into the hot water, it felt good she thought to herself. It was the first time in a while she could relax, with have to worry about the Council and the marriage and all the things going on with the Sith she just wanted one time to relax. The 'fresher was filled with the scent of Lavender and mixed flowers The aroma filled her silken hair as she dried it and she slipped on her night gown and quietly made her way to Anakin's room.
She slowly pulled back the covers as to not wake Anakin from the first peacefully sleep she had seen him have. She then slowly cuddled up against his and her hair brushed his face, He woke to the intoxicating smell that paralyzed any move he tried to make.
When she turned and faced him, she saw the same blue eyes she longed to see the rest of her life, she melted as he cupped her face and brought her in for the most caring kiss the couple had yet to share, at this moment she knew nothing was going to harm her with Anakin by her side.
She also knew that she as not going to get much sleep tonight.
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Padme woke fairly early the following morning. She managed to get out of Anakin's tight grip and ready to begin her day. She was now beginning her days as a Jedi Padawan so she dressed in the Jedi robes, that the Council had given her. She walked over to her mirror to braid in the official Padawan braid when she noticed Anakin waking up. she walked over to the bed and sat down next to him.
"Good Morning Beautiful" Those simple words that escaped from Anakin's mouth had enough passion in them that her heart just melted at hearing them.
Padme leaned in and Anakin gracefully pulled her the rest of the way in for a kiss that made the whole Galaxy fade away. It made it so it was just them walking in the sky painted with bright shining stars, just holding each other close, for the comfort. Skywalker. She thought to herself, She knew Anakin had always wanted to see them all and live up to his last name, but now that she had taken his name she wanted to see them all with them, be there with him. Everywhere. Before she knew it Anakin had her arm wrapped around her and she was gripping his neck, they pulled away and just as Anakin went in for another kiss, Padme pulled back.
She quickly stood up, with Anakin drawing a confused look, she guessed he forgot who was coming back today. "Listen, It took me 20 minutes just to get this on. And we have to leave to greet Obi-Wan, or did you forget?" She saw the look on his face go from confused to joking and then to embarrassment.
She saw the embarrassment look and before a word came from his mouth she was already continuing," You did forget didn't you, how can you forget you own masters arrival, or ya know what don't answer that just get dress and meet me in the living area, and hurry it up!" At the end Padme shot her husband a wide smile and threw his clothes at him.
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Anakin quickly got dressed and headed out to the living area. He swung open the door and was greeted by jittery Padme, obviously the Caff' was getting to her with the lack of sleep and all. Mental note, Cut back on late nights, Anakin thought. And Caff'. She pulled Anakin close and they swayed back and forth just admiring each other.
Anakin was the first to break the stilling silence, " There's so much light when I'm around you.." He paused for a moment to make sure he had his wife's full attention, " I don't see how I ever survived without you. There was so much darkness, and even now when we are apart even for the smallest amount of time I feel the Darkness, but the second we are together it all goes away. You are my Light, you always will be, and I never want to lose that, Promise me that you will never leave me Padme. Promise me." By the time he finished Padme had tears running freely down he porcelain cheeks.
In between her tears Padme managed to answer, " I promise you Anakin, I will never leave you, NEVER! You don't have to worry,"
At her answer Anakin had a wave of relief wash over him, he didn't know why he was worried about her leaving him, but he needed to ask.
Padme broke the silence once again, "It's time to go, we don't want to be late for Obi-Wans arrival" Padme looked up at Anakin's burning eyes and smiled before she completed the next part, " Or should I call him MASTER?" she got Anakin to smile and she felt like she had just accomplished her first mission, she would do anything to see him smile. They walked out of their quarters holding each other. Their future started today.
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They arrived at the landing dock right as Obi-Wans transport arrived. They walked up and were greeted by Yoda, Mace and Padme's new Master, Depa Billaba. Obi-Wan slowly walked down the ramp and joined them. He gave a weary look toward his Padawan, they would have a lot to talk about later. Obi-Wan looked tired, Padme could tell the difference. He had seen a lot of destruction, a lot of death. She felt bad for him. She didn't feel anyone should go through war, and she hoped it would all be over soon.
They made their way through the temple and into the Council room. After they played the message again, but this time for Obi-wan they began discussing arrangements for Padme's training, Anakin could tell that she didn't seem interested, but when the subject turned to living arrangements she perked right up. They stayed on the other side of the Council room trying to stay out of the conversation.
Obi-Wan was debating whether or not Padme should live with him and Anakin, "I know that they are married, but I feel the Senator should stay with Depa, It would look more believable to all the other Padawan, and she can stay with us one day of the week."
Obi-Wan didn't really want Padme to stay over, for he know what would happen, but he knew he couldn't separate them and it would be for the best.
"I agree with Obi-Wan, it would be better that way, and they will need to see each other, they can't be separated, I suggest that their classes are together as well." Depa added in and gained looks from the couple.
They would have classes together This is great! thought Anakin. He would be able to see her all the time! And they would be able to live with each other sometimes.
Yoda then cut in with his ideas on the subject, " Agree with you I do, But I feel the Senators stay here will be very long, years I foresee, have to quit the Senate she will, corrupted they have become," Yoda then glanced at Padme gaining her full attention from the other side of the room, "If she gives up her position, train her to be a Jedi Knight we will, not just a Padawan for cover, though old she is, it is possible, if her Master is willing, long and hard it will be, but the payoff will be great." Anakin was now bursting with excitement, his smile was ear to ear. He wanted her to be a Jedi, they would get to do missions together and they would hardly ever be apart, but he could sense her fear.
When the meeting finally ended Depa came up to Padme to tell her living arrangements, "Padawan Padme," she started with a smile and she saw Padme's face lit right up. " You will live with me in my quarters, you will have my old Padawan's room, You will be able to stay with Master Kenobi once a week, I'll let you choose the day." Depa could see that Padme wanted to stay more often but they had to train and too much time together with the couple would not make that easy.
Depa then turned to walk away but another thought struck her, " We will begin your training today, so pack your things and meet me back here in one standard hour and we ready your room and get you in your classes, You will have all your classes with Anakin so he can help you out with anything you need."
When she mentioned Anakin she turned to him and winked, She knew he would like having a classes with her, but she had a feeling that neither would end up passing, but at least they would have each other, and if anyone found her at the Temple she would need constant protection.
With that said she left the lobby and headed to her quarters, leaving Obi- wan, Anakin and Padme to get ready for the day. The Jedi pair accompanied Padme back to their quarters to pack her stuff to transfer rooms. She had plenty Jedi uniforms so she left a few in Anakin's room for when she stayed over there and left a few other necessities. When she was all finished packing she made her way into The Jedi pairs living quarters.
Padme walked in the living quarters to see Obi-Wan sitting by the kitchen drinking a very large cup of Caff' and Anakin sitting on the couch with his head in his hands. Obviously they had, had their 'Talk.' And it didn't turn out as good as Anakin thought it would. And Padme could tell that Obi-Wan told him about the horrible things he saw while at the War.
Padme went up to Anakin and put her hand on his back," I'm ready." Anakin looked up her, his eyes filled with sadness, the war was taking it toll on them all.
Anakin stood up and walked towards the door and Padme went to bid farewell to Obi-Wan, " Obi-Wan, I want to thank you for all your help, I have troubled everyone's live by being here, but you have no idea how much it means to me." When she finished she looked over to Anakin giving him her thanks as well.
Obi-Wan put down his cup and looked up at the young Senator, "It is our job to protect you, No matter the situation, I guess this means I will see you soon, Depa tells me that you will have to construct a lightsaber' we should see you there for ours got destroyed on Geonosis."
He looked over to Anakin to see his eyes light up once again, he knew that he would help her, and that it was for the best.
Padme had a glimmer in her eyes when the lightsaber got mentioned and she was in a hurry to get on with her day, "Thank you Master Kenobi, I shall see you soon."
Obi-Wan just bowed at sat back down as they left the room, he had a feeling that things were going to be hectic around here for a while.
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Anakin walked Padme to her new quarters in silence when they arrived Padme just gave him a small kiss and headed into her room telling Anakin she would see him later in class.
Anakin walked out to the meditation room that was filled with a the smell of wild flowers and the sound of running water. It hurt him to see his Master so upset, He wanted him to be happy, How could he be happy when his Master is down? He decided that he would go and talk to him about it, try to cheer him up a bit. He walked down the hall towards their Quarters when he heard loud laughter emitting from it.
He swung open the door to see his Master, Obi-Wan, sitting on the couch next to a very lovely young lady. He could tell that she was a Padawan by her braid but, she was quite tall and had long brown hair with golden hazel eyes that reflected in the sun that was creeping through the thick curtains.
Anakin saw his Master smiling! He was happy, but with a Padawan! Anakin had to think about that but then he realized that Obi-Wan is young for a Master so it was OK. Obi-Wan stood up and the Padawan stood up shortly after.
Obi-wan was the first to speak."Anakin, Meet Padawan Starr Nahvill" He tried to explain, "She will be Padme's partner to build her lightsaber, she also needs a new one build so she will be a great help." Anakin walked over and shook her hand and a wave of jealousy wash over him, he wanted to help Padme with the lightsaber! But if Starr made Obi-Wan happy he was all for it.
"And" Obi-Wan added, " Her Master is leaving for the war so she will be staying with us and Depa on and off for a while, so you will all get to know each other and become good friends."
Anakin could tell that his master liked her and that he was liking all this, she would have to live them, he was wondering how long it would take for Obi-Wan to admit his feeling when Obi-Wan broke in once again.
"Anakin," Obi-wan was getting impatient for this was the third time he called his name and finally got his attention." Don't you think you should be getting to class?" Anakin looked totally embarrassed and he quickly grabbed his broken lightsaber and headed towards his class, he was eager to see Padme being a Jedi Padawan.
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Well there ya have it!!! Sorry about all the errors in the chapters before this one... It was before I had a Beta reader!! Please review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More will be posted when I get out of school tommorow!!
Thanks Taryn
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Anakin and Padme met the Council members that came on the docking platform and returned to Coruscant. The trip back was short and unproductive, The whole time was spent in the healer ward of the ship with nagging doctors asking them where they were hurting. Padme was getting very angry, she was fine and she wanted to talk to Anakin. Her mind raced with questions once more. What was happening, Where was she going to hide, how would she disguise herself? WHY! Anakin could here all these questions and got fed up and finally sent her reassuring wave through their bond, he got distracted when a small green Troll walked in and stared at Padme just shaking his head. Anakin smiled at that, at least he was the only one annoyed by Padme broadcasting thoughts.
Yoda walked towards Padme still shaking his head, " Calm yourself you must young Senator," Yoda then turned to Mace who was standing in the door way. Mace looked down and just nodded his head, Yoda then again turned to Padme, " Stay at the Jedi Temple with us you will, Become a Jedi Padawan your cover will be." Anakin almost screamed with joy, not only would he get to be able to be near his wife, but she was going to be in the safest place possible!
Yoda could sense his happiness and then continued, " A Padawan of a Council member you will become, stay away from Naboo you must, darkness awaits you there, seek you for the Alliance they do, join you cannot," with that said Yoda gave a short look to Anakin and then left the room.
As soon as the door closed Anakin grabbed Padme in a huge hug. " You be safe at the temple Padme I promise." Anakin slowly sat them down on the healers couch and the slept until the arrival at Coruscant.
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When they arrived at Coruscant they went straight to the Council room to meet with the remaining Council members. They needed to decide the arrangement that was going to take place until the darkness on Naboo was eliminated. This meant an assignment for Anakin, and it meant that Obi-wan would be returning from Geonosis, to help. Anakin wanted his master to return he missed him so much and he need to continue his training, if he was going to become a Jedi Knight soon. When they arrived in the Council Chambers, Mace and Yoda went to their seats and Padme and Anakin stood in the center of the room. Anakin had no clue as to which Council member would become Padme's new "Master" and he guessed that Yoda didn't know yet either. He just hoped that the Sith wouldn't find her, and deep down he hoped that the Jedi would never find the Sith, he wanted Padme to live in the Temple forever, but he knew only some dreams come true and he decided he would settle for what he's got now.
His attention was turned to Yoda as he slowly began to speak," Senator, stay here at the Temple you will, Protect you Anakin will, Obi-wan will be returned and live with them you shall, provide you with a Master for disguise we must." Yoda looked over the Council room deciding which member would be her Master. " Depa Billaba, her Master you shall be?"
The Master gave Yoda a reassuring look and a small nod and then turned to Padme. Padme didn't really want to spend time with a stranger, but she figured maybe she could come to like her.
Yoda saw the change of expression in Padmes eyes and broke in,"Accept this you do Senator?"
She turned herself away from her new 'Master' and back towards Yoda. " Yes Master Yoda, I am fine with her being my Master."
Padme was holding tight to Anakins hand once again when they were dismissed from the Council room and headed off to the quarters that he and Obi-Wan shared when they were at the Temple.
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Back in the Council room Yoda and Mace Windu contacted Obi-Wan to have him return. They were just about to inform Anakin and Padme when they recieved a message from Naboo, it was from Darth Sidious..........
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Anakin had his arm around Padme waist while walking to their quarters, when just as they were getting on the turbo lift Mace Windu caught up to them and told them that they had received a message from Naboo. Padme couldn't believe it. The Sith were taking hold of her planet, trying to make her give in, the things she worked so hard for were going to be destroyed, her people were going to be destroyed. Mace grabbed Padme by the arm as she was about to faint, He then had them follow him back to the Council Chamber.
When they arrived in the Chamber Yoda immediately started playing the message. What appeared had all the Council members gasp. Darth Sidious and his apprentice......Count Dooku
. Yoda felt betrayed his old apprentice now on the Dark Side, he wondered what he did wrong, but he realized that it was not his fault and pushed the feeling away. Yoda felt. Anakin sensed this in the small Jedi, even Yoda has feeling he thought. I never saw that coming.
The message began with Sidious, " Senator, first I would like to congratulate you on your marriage to Jedi Skywalker, I feel you got off fairly easy from the Jedi, how lucky of you." Padme filled with pure disgust as she heard the Sith speak, how would he know and why would he care how it turned out.
The message paused for a moment then continued, " And dear Senator, no matter where you hide, we will find you, we promise you that. We will stop at nothing, with will get your vote in the Separatists Alliance, even if it comes to the death of you. And tell your husband Skywalker that I look greatly into his future, as my apprentice, and I will go through him to get to you, I told you before and I tell you again...."
Padme was clutching Anakin's hand so tight now that he thought his fingers were broken. He knew she was scared, even without her broadcasting it. But she was broadcasting it and he had never seen such fear from her before. She had a feeling that they were going to get to her this time, even with her husband protecting her. Anakin grabbed her and brought her closed and told her everything was going to be OK.
Right then the Sidious continued, " We will stop at nothing!" Padme was now crying freely onto Anakin's chest and the message faded away.
The Council members stared at the young couple sensing their fear, when Yoda cut in," Turn you into a Padawan immediately we must, search well they will, let them find you we cannot, safe here you will be. Obi-Wan arrives in the morning he will. Need your sleep you do. You are dismissed, and may the Force be with you both."
Both Anakin and Padme bowed and once again walked to their chambers, only this time they arrived without any disturbances.
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When the doors to their Chamber closed behind them Padme fell lightly into her husbands arms. She had been through so much and just wanted to scream and relax she couldn't believe what was happening.
Anakin felt her tension through their bond and just whispered quietly in her ear. "Every this is going to be all right, Padme, Your going to be safe here and you will get to do actual Jedi training, you will meet a lot of new people, your being given a second chance, and a safer one, make the best of it. And you know I will always be here to protect you."
Padme listened carefully to her husbands words, he was right she has a new life now, she needed to make the best of it. She was no longer Amidala Of Naboo, now she was Padme' Skywalker, and she was not going to let anyone destroy her new life, the way they did her old one, not this time!
Pamde answered her husband with an embracing kiss. Shivers went up her spine and the sweet taste of her husband lips still lingered on her lips even after they pulled apart.
Anakin looked down at his wife with the burning fire still shining brightly in his ice blue eyes, she needed her rest and it was beginning to show, her sprit was wearing down and she would need it back with the upcoming events.
He gave her a broad smile that he knew she couldn't resist," You need to sleep Padme, things are going to be quite busy the next few days, I suggest we retire early, that way we can be awake for Obi-Wans arrival.
Padme looked up into his eyes, she could see his concern and gave him a strong answer in her quietest tone," I know, You go now, I'm going to take a bath and I'll sleep after, I just need to relax for a while."
Anakin let her win this round and walked off into his old room and took off all his garment and put on his sleeping pants. He then slipped into his bed and quickly fell asleep listening to the running water falling into the bath tub.
Padme slipped into the hot water, it felt good she thought to herself. It was the first time in a while she could relax, with have to worry about the Council and the marriage and all the things going on with the Sith she just wanted one time to relax. The 'fresher was filled with the scent of Lavender and mixed flowers The aroma filled her silken hair as she dried it and she slipped on her night gown and quietly made her way to Anakin's room.
She slowly pulled back the covers as to not wake Anakin from the first peacefully sleep she had seen him have. She then slowly cuddled up against his and her hair brushed his face, He woke to the intoxicating smell that paralyzed any move he tried to make.
When she turned and faced him, she saw the same blue eyes she longed to see the rest of her life, she melted as he cupped her face and brought her in for the most caring kiss the couple had yet to share, at this moment she knew nothing was going to harm her with Anakin by her side.
She also knew that she as not going to get much sleep tonight.
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Padme woke fairly early the following morning. She managed to get out of Anakin's tight grip and ready to begin her day. She was now beginning her days as a Jedi Padawan so she dressed in the Jedi robes, that the Council had given her. She walked over to her mirror to braid in the official Padawan braid when she noticed Anakin waking up. she walked over to the bed and sat down next to him.
"Good Morning Beautiful" Those simple words that escaped from Anakin's mouth had enough passion in them that her heart just melted at hearing them.
Padme leaned in and Anakin gracefully pulled her the rest of the way in for a kiss that made the whole Galaxy fade away. It made it so it was just them walking in the sky painted with bright shining stars, just holding each other close, for the comfort. Skywalker. She thought to herself, She knew Anakin had always wanted to see them all and live up to his last name, but now that she had taken his name she wanted to see them all with them, be there with him. Everywhere. Before she knew it Anakin had her arm wrapped around her and she was gripping his neck, they pulled away and just as Anakin went in for another kiss, Padme pulled back.
She quickly stood up, with Anakin drawing a confused look, she guessed he forgot who was coming back today. "Listen, It took me 20 minutes just to get this on. And we have to leave to greet Obi-Wan, or did you forget?" She saw the look on his face go from confused to joking and then to embarrassment.
She saw the embarrassment look and before a word came from his mouth she was already continuing," You did forget didn't you, how can you forget you own masters arrival, or ya know what don't answer that just get dress and meet me in the living area, and hurry it up!" At the end Padme shot her husband a wide smile and threw his clothes at him.
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Anakin quickly got dressed and headed out to the living area. He swung open the door and was greeted by jittery Padme, obviously the Caff' was getting to her with the lack of sleep and all. Mental note, Cut back on late nights, Anakin thought. And Caff'. She pulled Anakin close and they swayed back and forth just admiring each other.
Anakin was the first to break the stilling silence, " There's so much light when I'm around you.." He paused for a moment to make sure he had his wife's full attention, " I don't see how I ever survived without you. There was so much darkness, and even now when we are apart even for the smallest amount of time I feel the Darkness, but the second we are together it all goes away. You are my Light, you always will be, and I never want to lose that, Promise me that you will never leave me Padme. Promise me." By the time he finished Padme had tears running freely down he porcelain cheeks.
In between her tears Padme managed to answer, " I promise you Anakin, I will never leave you, NEVER! You don't have to worry,"
At her answer Anakin had a wave of relief wash over him, he didn't know why he was worried about her leaving him, but he needed to ask.
Padme broke the silence once again, "It's time to go, we don't want to be late for Obi-Wans arrival" Padme looked up at Anakin's burning eyes and smiled before she completed the next part, " Or should I call him MASTER?" she got Anakin to smile and she felt like she had just accomplished her first mission, she would do anything to see him smile. They walked out of their quarters holding each other. Their future started today.
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They arrived at the landing dock right as Obi-Wans transport arrived. They walked up and were greeted by Yoda, Mace and Padme's new Master, Depa Billaba. Obi-Wan slowly walked down the ramp and joined them. He gave a weary look toward his Padawan, they would have a lot to talk about later. Obi-Wan looked tired, Padme could tell the difference. He had seen a lot of destruction, a lot of death. She felt bad for him. She didn't feel anyone should go through war, and she hoped it would all be over soon.
They made their way through the temple and into the Council room. After they played the message again, but this time for Obi-wan they began discussing arrangements for Padme's training, Anakin could tell that she didn't seem interested, but when the subject turned to living arrangements she perked right up. They stayed on the other side of the Council room trying to stay out of the conversation.
Obi-Wan was debating whether or not Padme should live with him and Anakin, "I know that they are married, but I feel the Senator should stay with Depa, It would look more believable to all the other Padawan, and she can stay with us one day of the week."
Obi-Wan didn't really want Padme to stay over, for he know what would happen, but he knew he couldn't separate them and it would be for the best.
"I agree with Obi-Wan, it would be better that way, and they will need to see each other, they can't be separated, I suggest that their classes are together as well." Depa added in and gained looks from the couple.
They would have classes together This is great! thought Anakin. He would be able to see her all the time! And they would be able to live with each other sometimes.
Yoda then cut in with his ideas on the subject, " Agree with you I do, But I feel the Senators stay here will be very long, years I foresee, have to quit the Senate she will, corrupted they have become," Yoda then glanced at Padme gaining her full attention from the other side of the room, "If she gives up her position, train her to be a Jedi Knight we will, not just a Padawan for cover, though old she is, it is possible, if her Master is willing, long and hard it will be, but the payoff will be great." Anakin was now bursting with excitement, his smile was ear to ear. He wanted her to be a Jedi, they would get to do missions together and they would hardly ever be apart, but he could sense her fear.
When the meeting finally ended Depa came up to Padme to tell her living arrangements, "Padawan Padme," she started with a smile and she saw Padme's face lit right up. " You will live with me in my quarters, you will have my old Padawan's room, You will be able to stay with Master Kenobi once a week, I'll let you choose the day." Depa could see that Padme wanted to stay more often but they had to train and too much time together with the couple would not make that easy.
Depa then turned to walk away but another thought struck her, " We will begin your training today, so pack your things and meet me back here in one standard hour and we ready your room and get you in your classes, You will have all your classes with Anakin so he can help you out with anything you need."
When she mentioned Anakin she turned to him and winked, She knew he would like having a classes with her, but she had a feeling that neither would end up passing, but at least they would have each other, and if anyone found her at the Temple she would need constant protection.
With that said she left the lobby and headed to her quarters, leaving Obi- wan, Anakin and Padme to get ready for the day. The Jedi pair accompanied Padme back to their quarters to pack her stuff to transfer rooms. She had plenty Jedi uniforms so she left a few in Anakin's room for when she stayed over there and left a few other necessities. When she was all finished packing she made her way into The Jedi pairs living quarters.
Padme walked in the living quarters to see Obi-Wan sitting by the kitchen drinking a very large cup of Caff' and Anakin sitting on the couch with his head in his hands. Obviously they had, had their 'Talk.' And it didn't turn out as good as Anakin thought it would. And Padme could tell that Obi-Wan told him about the horrible things he saw while at the War.
Padme went up to Anakin and put her hand on his back," I'm ready." Anakin looked up her, his eyes filled with sadness, the war was taking it toll on them all.
Anakin stood up and walked towards the door and Padme went to bid farewell to Obi-Wan, " Obi-Wan, I want to thank you for all your help, I have troubled everyone's live by being here, but you have no idea how much it means to me." When she finished she looked over to Anakin giving him her thanks as well.
Obi-Wan put down his cup and looked up at the young Senator, "It is our job to protect you, No matter the situation, I guess this means I will see you soon, Depa tells me that you will have to construct a lightsaber' we should see you there for ours got destroyed on Geonosis."
He looked over to Anakin to see his eyes light up once again, he knew that he would help her, and that it was for the best.
Padme had a glimmer in her eyes when the lightsaber got mentioned and she was in a hurry to get on with her day, "Thank you Master Kenobi, I shall see you soon."
Obi-Wan just bowed at sat back down as they left the room, he had a feeling that things were going to be hectic around here for a while.
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Anakin walked Padme to her new quarters in silence when they arrived Padme just gave him a small kiss and headed into her room telling Anakin she would see him later in class.
Anakin walked out to the meditation room that was filled with a the smell of wild flowers and the sound of running water. It hurt him to see his Master so upset, He wanted him to be happy, How could he be happy when his Master is down? He decided that he would go and talk to him about it, try to cheer him up a bit. He walked down the hall towards their Quarters when he heard loud laughter emitting from it.
He swung open the door to see his Master, Obi-Wan, sitting on the couch next to a very lovely young lady. He could tell that she was a Padawan by her braid but, she was quite tall and had long brown hair with golden hazel eyes that reflected in the sun that was creeping through the thick curtains.
Anakin saw his Master smiling! He was happy, but with a Padawan! Anakin had to think about that but then he realized that Obi-Wan is young for a Master so it was OK. Obi-Wan stood up and the Padawan stood up shortly after.
Obi-wan was the first to speak."Anakin, Meet Padawan Starr Nahvill" He tried to explain, "She will be Padme's partner to build her lightsaber, she also needs a new one build so she will be a great help." Anakin walked over and shook her hand and a wave of jealousy wash over him, he wanted to help Padme with the lightsaber! But if Starr made Obi-Wan happy he was all for it.
"And" Obi-Wan added, " Her Master is leaving for the war so she will be staying with us and Depa on and off for a while, so you will all get to know each other and become good friends."
Anakin could tell that his master liked her and that he was liking all this, she would have to live them, he was wondering how long it would take for Obi-Wan to admit his feeling when Obi-Wan broke in once again.
"Anakin," Obi-wan was getting impatient for this was the third time he called his name and finally got his attention." Don't you think you should be getting to class?" Anakin looked totally embarrassed and he quickly grabbed his broken lightsaber and headed towards his class, he was eager to see Padme being a Jedi Padawan.
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Well there ya have it!!! Sorry about all the errors in the chapters before this one... It was before I had a Beta reader!! Please review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More will be posted when I get out of school tommorow!!
Thanks Taryn