Knights and Eros Bound
Chapter 31
Alderaan.
The city of Alderra was a virtual hive of activity, but unlike Ord Mantel, the overall atmosphere here was pleasant and light hearted. It was almost as though the people of the planet of Alderann refused to allow the shadow of war to dampen their collective spirit. Not even the presence of the heavily armed clone troopers that seemed to be posted at almost every street corner had any real effect on the populous, at least on the outside.
Upon landing, Schurke had slipped into the records office. He knew that even here, he could make a simple amendment to the official casualties list, and he and Kam would be able to disappear with the notation of 'Missing, Presumed Lost'. In the meantime, Anakin, dressed in his Jedi robes and Kampher posing as a civilian, had made their way through the various markets collecting a few more supplies for the journey to Correllia where she and Schurke would start their new life. .
Padmé's reply to Anakin had been brief: A simple address, a room number and a pass code; but it was all Anakin needed to know. He would meet her at her hotel and share an all-too-brief encounter, unlike Shurke and Kampher; soon they would be able to openly share their love for the rest of their lives…. As he entered the lobby, Anakin cast his thoughts back to his friends. Their parting of the ways had been almost anti-climatic. A long embrace, and then they were gone - as quickly as a teardrop on Tatooine…
Hours later, with a last silent prayer for his companion's happiness and with a wave and a gentle Force push that would assure that the clerk would not even register his presence, Anakin strode by the reception of the hotel. He would put aside sadness and grief, the sense of loss, and give himself to… no; loose himself, in Padmé's embrace.
After deftly coding in the entry key, Anakin quietly let himself into the darkened room.
He was greeted by a soft whistle and a beep of R2, who quickly went about to the business of resetting the room's security and Anakin sighed in relief. He and Padmé would be alone, at least for a while.
Anakin walked into his wife's bedroom and for a moment just stood there watching her sleep. Her face was drawn and worn, and she looked far older than her 27 years, but in his eyes, her beauty was undimmed by cares, and she was still the most beautiful thing in the universe….
As if sensing his presence, Padmé sighed and rolled over in her sleep, a smile creeping about her lips that transformed her appearance. Anakin felt his breath catch in his throat, transfixed. Of all the things in the galaxy…
Gathering his wits about himself once again, Anakin slowly began to undress. Tunic, belt and trousers, for once all neatly placed on the chair. For once, he didn't feel the need to rush…
When he was finally completely undressed, he carefully slid under the covers and cuddled up to the back of her unclothed body.
She only does that when she expects me to come, Anakin thought to himself wistfully. She always has faith that I'll return to her…
Padmé sighed again, settling into his embrace. "Don't wake me unless you're really here," she mumbled sleepily. "I couldn't bear it…" Anakin placed a tender kiss on the top of her head and she rolled over wide eyed.
"You are here!" she exclaimed as fully awake now, she brushed his cheek with her hand.
Slowly, Anakin lowered his face to hers for a kiss. Making love had actually been the least of his priorities, but now…
She rolled over to face him more fully, the soft weight of her breast resting easily on his arm. She kissed him again, more sensually this time as she ran her fingers through his messy hair. Anakin allowed his free hand to wander down the side of her body and to the small of her back. He pulled her closer, suddenly almost desperately needing her, and Padmé responded in kind, her breath already coming in short little gasps.
"I-I dreamed of you while you were gone," she stammered between kisses. "It was-interesting… lonely…"
Anakin purred into her throat as she deftly reached for his sex. He gently pushed her onto her back, and made his way down to her breast. Padmé's hands reached up to his head now, encouraging him as he lightly took her nipple into his mouth. She moaned softly, her train of thought effectively derailed.
Anakin licked and teased her nipple while his hand slowly trailed a line down to her belly.
"Did you now?" he asked her huskily.
"Yes!" Padmé gasped, running her hands down his back. Her hands began caressing his rear, then gently pressing it down. It was evident that the touch of his hand was not what she wanted. "Anakin…" she moaned.
Obligingly, Anakin slowly parted her legs and easily slid into her. They lay still together, only for a moment, and then Padmé gently began rocking against him. She moaned his name again softly as Anakin found his own rhythm, now taking the lead.
Experimentally, he reached into the Force, trying to connect with Padmé on yet another level. They had tried before, almost making it but this time seemed… different. He could feel Padmé reaching for him too, perhaps not consciously, but reaching all the same. He heard her cry out as the first of her climaxes began to build and now he also felt… Yes! He was sharing in it! His own passion became inflamed to an even higher level as they truly became one…
Now she bucked against him, harder and wilder, gasping and whimpering and whispering his name over and over again. Anakin could only manage the soft grunts of exertion as he moved his hips faster and faster in a desperate effort to take her, to take them both over the edge.
Suddenly, Padmé buried her face into his neck, muffling her cries of release as Anakin felt himself go as well. It was like… falling…
Love her Anakin…came a soft voice through the haze of release. Be with her…
The bliss of lovemaking was becoming the realm of dreams…
Now more voices, images…
Kampher, Schurke, even Gris…
Love will save you
He saw Padmé, it must have been the future… she was…
Love will save you
Holding an infant, with blue eyes like his own…
Love will save you
Obi-Wan, an old man in tattered robes looking content…
Love will save you
A young man, with blond hair and blue eyes with Padmé's determination…
Love will save you
I am a Jedi, like my father before me…
Love will save us all…