By Adri
Rating PG-13
Genre Romance/Angst/Alternate Universe
Couple Anakin/Padmé
Time Line 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? Chapter 3 Padmé becomes Anakin's Master and they are sent on an unexpected mission.
Note I am changing the plot some because as some of you who reviewed pointed out, it's kind of confusing to have Anakin be Padmé's Master because she's older. I personally think that Padmé being Anakin's Master makes for a more interesting story anyway. So thank you for pointing that out =)
Also for anyone who's interested, I'm starting a Obi-Wan/Siri tie-in story that explains how and why they died in this story. Anyway, thanks for reviewing, always appreciated =) This chapter may be boring, but it's got a good cliffhanger :p
The sun shone through the window of the room of a Thousand Fountains. The light penetrated the water making beautiful reflections and prisms on the walls. Many Jedi took advantage of the peaceful day by meditating in the room. It was hard to find peace anywhere these days with so many peacekeeping missions. For all the beauty of the day it was all a joke to Padmé. She was annoyed by the presence of so many Jedi. All she wanted was to be alone in her special place, but she couldn't blame them for wanting to be here.
She was huddled against a tree and her tunic was soaked with tears. Not wanting anyone to see her, she made her way behind the largest waterfall where she and Anakin had shared a special night one year ago. The mist added to the wetness of her tunic, but she didn't care. Her Master was dead. Again.
Siri and Padmé had been on a peacekeeping mission to Vanqor along with Obi-Wan and Anakin. Siri had fallen at the hands of Jenna Zan Arbor's experiments on Force-sensitive beings. It had originally been Padmé that she was going to experiment on, but Siri gave herself instead. And Padmé had to watch it happen. Obi-Wan had also perished in the effort to rescue her.
Oddly, Padmé smiled.
It was sad, but the death of their Master's had brought Anakin and Padmé closer. They had spent many days together trying to help each other heal. It only served to plunge them deeper into love. That's why Padmé had decided to leave the temple. She couldn't bear to cause Anakin anymore pain. Wiping her face, Padmé walked to the council chambers ready to give her resignation when-
"Padmé!"
She turned to see Bant Eerin running toward her. "Padmé!"
"What's wrong?"
"The council has a summons for you! You're to report to the chamber immediately."
Padmé sighed. "Thank you. I was going there anyway."
Bant smiled at her and ran down the hall to deliver the rest of her messages.
'I wonder what this is about…' Padmé wondered. Opening the door, she was surprised to see all members of the council present and…Anakin? Bowing, she walked up and stood next to Anakin, smiling at him. He smiled back and she blushed.
"Thank you for coming Padmé. As you know, a Padawan is no good without a Master. So we are reassigning you and Anakin." Mace Windu looked sternly at her, like always, but with compassion.
She had expected that. "With all due respect Master, I have decided to leave the Temple."
"Yes we had suspected you might. But please hear this out. You're fight with the Sith Lord you encountered on Vanqor has proved to us you are a capable Jedi with the Force as your ally. And you've also proven your emotional maturity with the deaths of both your Masters. We've decided to Knight you."
That was the last thing she'd expected. She'd expect them to assign her to another Master or kick her out. But Jedi Knighthood? "I…I'm honored Master."
"Not all this is. Young Skywalker without a Master is as well." Yoda's tired voice sounded.
Anticipation filled Anakin and Padmé. It was too good to be true…
"Are you up to the task of being Anakin's Master?"
Padmé felt as if she were walking on air. Not only were they entrusting their Chosen One to her, but they were entrusting her best friend and lover to her. "I won't let you down Master." She turned to Anakin with loving eyes. "Or you."
Before she could react, Anakin pulled her close and brought her into a deep, passionate kiss, not caring that it was in front of the council. A ruby sunset added to the breathlessness of the moment. When they finally parted Anakin whispered, "I know you won't."
"Ahem."
The couple turned and in tandem said, "Sorry Master."
"Very well." Mace Windu said dryly. "You will receive your first mission in the morning. Be back here in 0500 hours."
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Padmé and Anakin were in bliss when they woke early the next morning with only a light sheet covering them. Anakin smiled; they had spent the night making promises to each other, promises of love and devotion. He leaned over and kissed Padmé's cheek at the same instant the alarm went off. Anakin had to resist the urge to take his lightsaber and slice it in two, but he remembered their mission orders just in time. Padmé had heard the alarm and leaned sleepily upward.
Sighing Anakin kissed her. "Ready for our first mission as Master and Apprentice?"
Padmé nodded. "Yeah I guess…are you sure it isn't weird though? I mean…"
"You're not getting cold feet are you?"
"Oh no, it's just…well I don't know. Nerves I guess. What if I can't do it?"
Anakin kissed her forehead. "You can." Padmé nodded, gratefully.
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"Thank you for coming." Anakin and Padmé bowed. To their surprise there were only three Masters present- Yoda, Mace Windu, and Kee-Adi-Mundi. Anakin and Padmé hid their surprise. Were they being started out on a simple mission?
As if in response to their thoughts, Yoda spoke. "A simple task it is not. All your training this mission requires."
"This is a very serious mission. And we have chosen you because you have a strong bond, one that you will need to rely heavily upon." Kee-Adi-Mundi spoke.
"This mission will require you to go to the Outer Rim system of Geonosis. There you are to take over a Confederacy strong hold. But this is not all."
Silence filled the chamber. In a minute, Mace spoke again.
"You will rendezvous with a sharpshooter named Jacen Solo (Han's father not son). You are to assassinate Chancellor Palpatine."
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How was it? Constructive criticism only. Reviews are praised and questions are answered. Any plot pointers or anyone you want to see in the story? Email me at adri@are-you-an-angel.org I promise I will not wait months to update or answer emails again. Thanks for reading =) – Adri - Anakin/Padmé shipper shrine