Drowning In You, Chapter 2

By Adri Skywalker

Rating Pg-13

Genre Romance/Angst/Alternate Universe

Couple Anakin/Padme

Timeline Episode I – After Episode VI

Summary When Anakin and Padmé's Jedi Masters die, Padmé is assigned to be Anakin's Master. But what happens when Padmé's apprentice and love succumbs to the dark side?


He'd thought he'd faced the worst evils as a slave on Tatooine- But Ferus Olin had proven him wrong. So there stood Anakin Skywalker, helpless, angry, …afraid. Afraid of Ferus? Not hardly- it was the safety of his angel he worried for. So he stood there, a thousand thoughts pouring from his mind.

'What are you waiting for? Aren't you going to save your precious girlfriend?' Ferus taunted.

'Anakin…' Padme cried miserably. The sight of her broke Anakin's heart. Her hair was a mess, and crystal tears fell from her eyes which reflected every fragment of pain she was feeling. 'Run…'

'No…' he whispered, venom dripping from his words.

'Yes, run away like the baby you are. You're a child in the Council's eyes, your Master's eyes…and her eyes.' A sneer.

Desperately trying to shout out, Padme tried to mouth the words, NO! I love you! But nothing came. She painfully realized what it was- the dark side. Only more tears fell.

Anakin was not happy. He knew he had to keep his inner serenity- but what would it cost him? His angel, his life, his place as a Jedi? He certainly didn't like the recourse- the one that had killed a blood carver; the one that invaded his dreams; the one that risked everything. But looking at Padme, he knew it might be his only chance at anything. He had to do it- for his angel. So silently he stood, drinking in the taunts and threats and jests- he banked them into anger, each one fueling the awesome power that only darkness could provide.

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Damsel in distress- it didn't suit her well. Padme watched and waited, trying to deny the inevitable- the dark side claiming both young men in front of her. Watching in helpless agony toward Anakin, she decided she would not be the saved- she would be the savior. 'Ferus, what ARE you doing?!'

He smiled, coldly. 'What has to be done. Far too long have you taken my place- this is an end of it. Not only will I be rid of you, but my rival as well. I will have my Master and Council at my feet. Then NO ONE will be able to stop the Sith!'

The Sith? 'It isn't you in there, is it? It can't be- you used to be so admired for your inner peace and patience. Tell me, who put you up to this?! Surely this cannot be the way!'

'What would you know?' Neither noticed the absence of Anakin. 'You're such a pain. And besides, no one turns me down!' Ferus ignited his emerald blade-

Crash! Anakin had taken down Ferus in seconds, undetected. Padme fell to the side, landing awkwardly. She let out a cry of pain, further igniting the fire that was Anakin's rage. He pounded in Ferus with almighty fury, his eyes iced over with cold and lifeless hate.

Ferus actually began feel desperation. Anakin wasn't letting up. He even had him cornered! He wouldn't lose to ANYONE. Not even his rival. Conveniently Anakin had him on the edge of a high waterfall. Letting out an evil cackle, he spoke. 'You've won the battle Skywalker, but not the war!' He pulled himself over the edge with the Force and took Padme with him.

'NOOO!!' Anakin cried out in agony.

'Ani!!' was the word Anakin heard before Anakin launched himself down the waterfall and blackness claimed him.

. . .

Drifting, the roar of a waterfall…it all came rushing back to Padme as quickly as the water was pouring over the edge. No doubt Ferus was dead- only a being with the Light Force on his side could've survived a fall that great. Which worried her- Anakin had been consumed by darkness and had jumped to save her. Was he hurt? Or worse? Collecting her courage, Padme braved the pain and climbed out of the water.

As she made her way through the mist, she said a silent prayer to the Force, hoping to bring her good results. But as she said it, she found what she was dreading- a dead body. Ferus.

Padme was surprised at the sadness she felt- but then she'd hated seeing death, especially when a being didn't have to die. She found a large leaf from one of the Temple's exotic plants and covered him with it, singing the traditional Jedi Farewell Prayer. Moving with much more caution, she began to look for Anakin's body. That's when she spotted it, lying in the water. Thank the Force…

She swam over and drug him to their spot. 'Their spot' she gave a little laugh. Probably where they'd be making out…but she crushed the thought, remembering the argument she'd had with him before Ferus had shown up. But would it hurt anything? Really…? Adi was always telling me how life's to short to follow senseless rules.

Smiling to herself she covered Anakin with her warm body, listening to his soft breathing, looking at his beautiful face. And oh were his lips tempting…she leaned over and kissed him softly. It was wonderful. And even for a moment, she thought she saw Anakin smile slightly. 'Padme…' He sounded so weak.

'It's alright now. Just sleep.' Padme rested her head on his shoulder, and Anakin's hand curled defensively around her waist. Both falling into sweet surrender with sleep.

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Sorry it took so long. Praise and constructive criticism welcomed, flames not tolerated. I have a lightsaber and not afraid to use it ~_^. Questions, please ask in a review or email. I always answer, and give praise to reviewers ^_^ My apologies to Ferus fans, no I'm not anti. He was under Palpy's control 0_0. Thanks!

- Adri