STAR WARS: Silent Promise
Chapter 2
Disclaimer: The characters in this story do not belong to me, but to the brilliant mind of George Lucas the creator of an entire universe known as Star Wars.
Not one objection had come to her mind after Obi-Wan had finished speaking. "Very well then master Kenobi, I'll let you and the captain get started right away. The captain will take you to your accommodations when you are through." Obi-Wan rose from his seat and slightly bowed before exiting her office with Captain Typho in step. As soon as the chamber doors closed her eyes went from the doors to the one who sat before her. "Anakin, Dorme will show you to your chambers so that you may settle in and she will call on you when dinner is prepared. I'm very thrilled to see you again." she then stood from her desk followed by both Anakin and Dorme in regard.
When Padme was no longer in the chamber, Dorme's voice had brought Anakin out of his state like ecstasy "This way padawan Skywalker", she called. Anakin shook his head and fell into pace with the handmaiden and exited the senators office. They approached a closed chamber door that would temporarily be Anakin's for the time being. "I will be back shortly and M'lady has requested that you make yourself at home." quickly Dorme had taken leave and Anakin stood in admiration of his surroundings not to mark the handmaidens departure.
He strode over to the tremendous sized canopy four poster bed and let his fingers slither along the smooth silky coverings causing a tingling sensation to emerge at the tips of his fingers. He lye himself in the center of the bed and stared at the Nubian artwork spread across the entire ceiling. It was beyond beautiful and sheltering from his opinion. His eyes deceived him to make him believe he was in some type of after life where he had all he wanted and all he felt he needed. Anakin brought his palms up to cover his closed eyes to see if when he removed them he would still be in this paradise. His hands slowly came away from his face until they rested at either side of him and then finally allowing his eyes to open and see if he had certainly woken up from this very pleasant dream. All that he had seen seconds before was still exposed as it was.
He rendered his pensiveness on the images of a stunning women that plagued his thoughts at none stop. He had been lying there just thinking of all the things he could say to Padme that would not make him look so completely anxious. Soon enough, no more then a standard half and hour had gone by and there was a brief and gentle knock at his chamber door. He rose to his feet, knowing already who it would be and briskly walked toward the door to answer it. Dorme stood there in the entryway "Your meal and the senator await", she announced in a clam tone and then turned her back to him to precede their way to the dining hall.
Not another word was spoken by Dorme as they made there way there. As they entered the dining hall, Padme was seen rising from her chair at the oval shaped dining table. Anakin took notice that she had changed out of her ornamental senatorial wardrobe and into evening attire. He stopped when Dorme had come to a halt at a chair at the opposite side from where Padme would be seated. She motioned her hands toward the seat and then left the room with a respectful nod in Padme's direction. Padme seated herself and Anakin followed in suit.
Anakin looked around the spherical mass of the dining hall which was dimly lighten by the encompassing flames of the many candles. They were waiting in an awkward silence for a few moments until the dishes of delicious Nubian delicacies occupied the whole dining hall with their refreshing smelling aromas served by waitresses, Nandi and Teckla. Both Anakin and Padme thanked them for their assistance and looked down at the food placed in front of them. It didn't take long before they each had their utensils in their hands and began to devour the food.
Placing her utensils down she held up her wine glass and cleared her throat, getting Anakin's alertness. She raised her glass a bit higher as Anakin reached for his own and rose his in the air as well. "To old friends," she certified, showing him the caring smile he had not seen for ten years. "May not ten or more years ever keep those we care about away", she took a quick sip from the glass and than placed it back onto the table.
Though he did not show it, shock was distinctly what he felt. When he was able to locate his voice he repeated airily what she had said just moments before. "May not ten or more years ever keep those we care about away". He then also took a sip from his own glass, savoring the extrinsic relish on his taste buds and then placing it down while not breaking eye contact with the most breath taking woman he had ever encountered and would only encounter for the rest of his life.
The conversation they began to share was as if they had never parted before. Anakin discussed what his life had become after he and Obi-Wan had left Naboo to begin his training the previous ten years ago. He spoke about the missions he and his master had been assigned in the past and how most were resolved with their assistance. He heard a small snicker escape from Padme as he was explaining the many dangers he had faced in his line of duty. He looked at her questionably due to her reaction.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to antagonize you in anyway, but I just find it unexpected that you would tolerate accepting the mandate you were given in protecting me. Not that I am ungrateful of your being here because that is the last thing I can actually think of at this time, but the way you illustrate the conflicts and challenging experiences, it's as if it's some type of adrenaline that keeps you balance. I just don't see how you would be capable in receiving anything thing of the sort at what some may consider a state of crisis on my behalf", she crossed her arms and leaned forward waiting to hear him respond.
Anakin grinned from the thought of her thinking that his time protecting her could possibly not begin or end with some type of conflict he would be part in and that this experience would not be challenging enough for his taste. "I would trade every mandate that has be bestowed upon me, just to the have the one I am assigned on at this very moment. I truly mean that. Not many Jedi exactly get to experience something that they would take pleasure in because they never are given the time to discover what they would take delight in anyway. As for myself, I've experienced other and new things unlike the rest of the order since I was raised by my mom and I didn't enter until I was nine. I guess I know what I want to accomplish in my life as a Jedi and as a human being. I really did want this assignment, I'm grateful for receiving it and not for the reasons such as the conflicts and the challenges," he finished hoping he was not to forward in insisting that it was essential for him to have this task.
Right when Padme was about to speak, Dorme approached her at her side. She fathomed that Dorme had come to retrieve her because of the late hour. She rose and walked to where Anakin was still seated and desist with her handmaiden at edge. Her voice became just above a whisper when she spoke her last words to Anakin for that evening. "I very much enjoyed your company tonight Anakin," she then arched a bit so that her face could come in contact with Anakin's. She planted a welcoming kiss on his cheek and then was gone along with Dorme before authenticity struck him.
~ Thanks to everyone who read this, I really do appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed my second installment of this fic. I will update as much as I possibly can, but please review with your thoughts and comments. If anyone feels that they want to criticize something because they dont like it, then please dont waste you time. Thanks again.~
Chapter 2
Disclaimer: The characters in this story do not belong to me, but to the brilliant mind of George Lucas the creator of an entire universe known as Star Wars.
Not one objection had come to her mind after Obi-Wan had finished speaking. "Very well then master Kenobi, I'll let you and the captain get started right away. The captain will take you to your accommodations when you are through." Obi-Wan rose from his seat and slightly bowed before exiting her office with Captain Typho in step. As soon as the chamber doors closed her eyes went from the doors to the one who sat before her. "Anakin, Dorme will show you to your chambers so that you may settle in and she will call on you when dinner is prepared. I'm very thrilled to see you again." she then stood from her desk followed by both Anakin and Dorme in regard.
When Padme was no longer in the chamber, Dorme's voice had brought Anakin out of his state like ecstasy "This way padawan Skywalker", she called. Anakin shook his head and fell into pace with the handmaiden and exited the senators office. They approached a closed chamber door that would temporarily be Anakin's for the time being. "I will be back shortly and M'lady has requested that you make yourself at home." quickly Dorme had taken leave and Anakin stood in admiration of his surroundings not to mark the handmaidens departure.
He strode over to the tremendous sized canopy four poster bed and let his fingers slither along the smooth silky coverings causing a tingling sensation to emerge at the tips of his fingers. He lye himself in the center of the bed and stared at the Nubian artwork spread across the entire ceiling. It was beyond beautiful and sheltering from his opinion. His eyes deceived him to make him believe he was in some type of after life where he had all he wanted and all he felt he needed. Anakin brought his palms up to cover his closed eyes to see if when he removed them he would still be in this paradise. His hands slowly came away from his face until they rested at either side of him and then finally allowing his eyes to open and see if he had certainly woken up from this very pleasant dream. All that he had seen seconds before was still exposed as it was.
He rendered his pensiveness on the images of a stunning women that plagued his thoughts at none stop. He had been lying there just thinking of all the things he could say to Padme that would not make him look so completely anxious. Soon enough, no more then a standard half and hour had gone by and there was a brief and gentle knock at his chamber door. He rose to his feet, knowing already who it would be and briskly walked toward the door to answer it. Dorme stood there in the entryway "Your meal and the senator await", she announced in a clam tone and then turned her back to him to precede their way to the dining hall.
Not another word was spoken by Dorme as they made there way there. As they entered the dining hall, Padme was seen rising from her chair at the oval shaped dining table. Anakin took notice that she had changed out of her ornamental senatorial wardrobe and into evening attire. He stopped when Dorme had come to a halt at a chair at the opposite side from where Padme would be seated. She motioned her hands toward the seat and then left the room with a respectful nod in Padme's direction. Padme seated herself and Anakin followed in suit.
Anakin looked around the spherical mass of the dining hall which was dimly lighten by the encompassing flames of the many candles. They were waiting in an awkward silence for a few moments until the dishes of delicious Nubian delicacies occupied the whole dining hall with their refreshing smelling aromas served by waitresses, Nandi and Teckla. Both Anakin and Padme thanked them for their assistance and looked down at the food placed in front of them. It didn't take long before they each had their utensils in their hands and began to devour the food.
Placing her utensils down she held up her wine glass and cleared her throat, getting Anakin's alertness. She raised her glass a bit higher as Anakin reached for his own and rose his in the air as well. "To old friends," she certified, showing him the caring smile he had not seen for ten years. "May not ten or more years ever keep those we care about away", she took a quick sip from the glass and than placed it back onto the table.
Though he did not show it, shock was distinctly what he felt. When he was able to locate his voice he repeated airily what she had said just moments before. "May not ten or more years ever keep those we care about away". He then also took a sip from his own glass, savoring the extrinsic relish on his taste buds and then placing it down while not breaking eye contact with the most breath taking woman he had ever encountered and would only encounter for the rest of his life.
The conversation they began to share was as if they had never parted before. Anakin discussed what his life had become after he and Obi-Wan had left Naboo to begin his training the previous ten years ago. He spoke about the missions he and his master had been assigned in the past and how most were resolved with their assistance. He heard a small snicker escape from Padme as he was explaining the many dangers he had faced in his line of duty. He looked at her questionably due to her reaction.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to antagonize you in anyway, but I just find it unexpected that you would tolerate accepting the mandate you were given in protecting me. Not that I am ungrateful of your being here because that is the last thing I can actually think of at this time, but the way you illustrate the conflicts and challenging experiences, it's as if it's some type of adrenaline that keeps you balance. I just don't see how you would be capable in receiving anything thing of the sort at what some may consider a state of crisis on my behalf", she crossed her arms and leaned forward waiting to hear him respond.
Anakin grinned from the thought of her thinking that his time protecting her could possibly not begin or end with some type of conflict he would be part in and that this experience would not be challenging enough for his taste. "I would trade every mandate that has be bestowed upon me, just to the have the one I am assigned on at this very moment. I truly mean that. Not many Jedi exactly get to experience something that they would take pleasure in because they never are given the time to discover what they would take delight in anyway. As for myself, I've experienced other and new things unlike the rest of the order since I was raised by my mom and I didn't enter until I was nine. I guess I know what I want to accomplish in my life as a Jedi and as a human being. I really did want this assignment, I'm grateful for receiving it and not for the reasons such as the conflicts and the challenges," he finished hoping he was not to forward in insisting that it was essential for him to have this task.
Right when Padme was about to speak, Dorme approached her at her side. She fathomed that Dorme had come to retrieve her because of the late hour. She rose and walked to where Anakin was still seated and desist with her handmaiden at edge. Her voice became just above a whisper when she spoke her last words to Anakin for that evening. "I very much enjoyed your company tonight Anakin," she then arched a bit so that her face could come in contact with Anakin's. She planted a welcoming kiss on his cheek and then was gone along with Dorme before authenticity struck him.
~ Thanks to everyone who read this, I really do appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed my second installment of this fic. I will update as much as I possibly can, but please review with your thoughts and comments. If anyone feels that they want to criticize something because they dont like it, then please dont waste you time. Thanks again.~