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Chapter 5
// - talking through a bond
/ - character's thoughts
Obi-Wan was deep in meditation, which is probably why he sensed Anakin so acutely. The wave of anger – and was that betrayal? – hit him like a physical blow. His eyes snapped open. //Anakin?// he sent. Nothing. //Anakin, what's going on? // Still nothing. He stretched out using the Force, trying to get a feel for his Padawan's mental state. Again, nothing. Anakin's shields were tightly in place, which alarmed Obi-Wan more than he cared to admit. He grinned slightly - the boy had been well trained. Then he sighed. /Perhaps TOO well/, he thought wryly. Of course it helped that Anakin had natural talent and that he soaked up everything Obi-Wan taught him like a sponge. So he'd have to find Anakin the old-fashioned way – on foot.
Two hours later, Obi-Wan was tired and frustrated. He'd looked everywhere, in all of Anakin's usual places. He'd contacted Anakin's friends; he'd even gone back to the Temple to see if Anakin had returned. He hadn't. /That boy is doing double katas for a month, / he promised himself darkly as he finally headed for Padme's.
Obi-Wan rapped lightly on Padme's door, but no one answered. Stretching out with the Force, he sensed something....dark. Concerned, he palmed the door open, gasping slightly at the sight before him. The place was a shambles. It was then he noticed the figure crumpled in the common area; in a flash, he was by her side. Obi-Wan winced when he saw the black eye. He shook her gently, trying to rouse her. "Padme? Can you hear me?" he called softly, and her eyes fluttered open.
"Are you all right?" he asked gently. Padme paused, trying to take stock of her condition, before responding, "I think so."
"Let me bring you a drink," Obi-Wan offered. Padme smiled in gratitude. He returned to find her seated on the couch. "What happened?" Obi-Wan inquired as he seated himself across from her. Padme's eyes clouded. Finally, she said, "Anakin was a bit upset after a meeting with the Council today." Obi- Wan nodded in comprehension. "Senator, can you come to the Temple tomorrow after Anakin's departure? I think additional measures are needed for you safety..."
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Padme woke the next morning feeling slightly nauseous, but it passed by the time she was to see Anakin off. She had debated not going, but Obi-Wan had urged her. Besides, she didn't want to provoke another outburst. Truth be told, Anakin was a little surprised to see her...
~Flashback~
Anakin stormed off to the office of the Supreme Chancellor. Palpatine was very busy, but when he'd learned it was Anakin, he agreed to see him. Anakin stalked in and began pacing in front of Palpatine's desk. Palpatine watched him a moment, pleased with the turmoil he felt. "Whatever is the matter, Anakin?" he finally inquired. Anakin told him all about his meeting with the Council and the scene with Padme. Palpatine listened sympathetically, nodding and clucking his tongue.
When he finished, Palpatine said thoughtfully, "I am no expert on the Jedi. Even so, it seems to me that parts of the Code are a bit outdated." Anakin's eyes widened, though secretly he couldn't help but agree. "And the situation with Amidala is most unfortunate. I suggest you try talking with her when you return from On'ab. That will give you both time to cool off." Anakin nodded slowly. "Now, I do not wish to be rude, Anakin..." Palpatine stated as Anakin stood. "Of course, Your Excellency. Thank you for your time." He bowed before exiting. As he left, he reflected how Palpatine would listen to him and give him advice. /Not like Obi-Wan, / he glowered, then quickly pulled himself from that train of thought.
~End flashback~
Anakin watched Padme approach him on the landing platform. He sensed her apprehension and reluctance. He went and put his arms her; Padme stiffened, but soon relaxed and allowed Anakin to hold her. Eventually, he pulled away so he could look into her eyes. "I'm so sorry, Padme," he said sincerely. "I don't know what came over me..." Padme shushed him, and then smiled softly. She was about to speak when the captain indicated everyone should get on board. Anakin grimaced before kissing Padme lightly. "We'll talk when I get back," he promised. "I love you."
"I love you, too, Ani," Padme whispered as Anakin was swallowed inside the ship. Padme watched the ship take off, suddenly sad. She waited until the ship vanished completely before heading for the Temple and her meeting with the Jedi.
A/N: Thank you SO MUCH to my reviewers!! I love you guys! I'm sorry it took so long to update, hope this longer chapter makes up for it! *hand wave* You WILL click the little purple button at the bottom marked 'Go' and leave me a REVIEW ;) Till next chapter!
Chapter 5
// - talking through a bond
/ - character's thoughts
Obi-Wan was deep in meditation, which is probably why he sensed Anakin so acutely. The wave of anger – and was that betrayal? – hit him like a physical blow. His eyes snapped open. //Anakin?// he sent. Nothing. //Anakin, what's going on? // Still nothing. He stretched out using the Force, trying to get a feel for his Padawan's mental state. Again, nothing. Anakin's shields were tightly in place, which alarmed Obi-Wan more than he cared to admit. He grinned slightly - the boy had been well trained. Then he sighed. /Perhaps TOO well/, he thought wryly. Of course it helped that Anakin had natural talent and that he soaked up everything Obi-Wan taught him like a sponge. So he'd have to find Anakin the old-fashioned way – on foot.
Two hours later, Obi-Wan was tired and frustrated. He'd looked everywhere, in all of Anakin's usual places. He'd contacted Anakin's friends; he'd even gone back to the Temple to see if Anakin had returned. He hadn't. /That boy is doing double katas for a month, / he promised himself darkly as he finally headed for Padme's.
Obi-Wan rapped lightly on Padme's door, but no one answered. Stretching out with the Force, he sensed something....dark. Concerned, he palmed the door open, gasping slightly at the sight before him. The place was a shambles. It was then he noticed the figure crumpled in the common area; in a flash, he was by her side. Obi-Wan winced when he saw the black eye. He shook her gently, trying to rouse her. "Padme? Can you hear me?" he called softly, and her eyes fluttered open.
"Are you all right?" he asked gently. Padme paused, trying to take stock of her condition, before responding, "I think so."
"Let me bring you a drink," Obi-Wan offered. Padme smiled in gratitude. He returned to find her seated on the couch. "What happened?" Obi-Wan inquired as he seated himself across from her. Padme's eyes clouded. Finally, she said, "Anakin was a bit upset after a meeting with the Council today." Obi- Wan nodded in comprehension. "Senator, can you come to the Temple tomorrow after Anakin's departure? I think additional measures are needed for you safety..."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Padme woke the next morning feeling slightly nauseous, but it passed by the time she was to see Anakin off. She had debated not going, but Obi-Wan had urged her. Besides, she didn't want to provoke another outburst. Truth be told, Anakin was a little surprised to see her...
~Flashback~
Anakin stormed off to the office of the Supreme Chancellor. Palpatine was very busy, but when he'd learned it was Anakin, he agreed to see him. Anakin stalked in and began pacing in front of Palpatine's desk. Palpatine watched him a moment, pleased with the turmoil he felt. "Whatever is the matter, Anakin?" he finally inquired. Anakin told him all about his meeting with the Council and the scene with Padme. Palpatine listened sympathetically, nodding and clucking his tongue.
When he finished, Palpatine said thoughtfully, "I am no expert on the Jedi. Even so, it seems to me that parts of the Code are a bit outdated." Anakin's eyes widened, though secretly he couldn't help but agree. "And the situation with Amidala is most unfortunate. I suggest you try talking with her when you return from On'ab. That will give you both time to cool off." Anakin nodded slowly. "Now, I do not wish to be rude, Anakin..." Palpatine stated as Anakin stood. "Of course, Your Excellency. Thank you for your time." He bowed before exiting. As he left, he reflected how Palpatine would listen to him and give him advice. /Not like Obi-Wan, / he glowered, then quickly pulled himself from that train of thought.
~End flashback~
Anakin watched Padme approach him on the landing platform. He sensed her apprehension and reluctance. He went and put his arms her; Padme stiffened, but soon relaxed and allowed Anakin to hold her. Eventually, he pulled away so he could look into her eyes. "I'm so sorry, Padme," he said sincerely. "I don't know what came over me..." Padme shushed him, and then smiled softly. She was about to speak when the captain indicated everyone should get on board. Anakin grimaced before kissing Padme lightly. "We'll talk when I get back," he promised. "I love you."
"I love you, too, Ani," Padme whispered as Anakin was swallowed inside the ship. Padme watched the ship take off, suddenly sad. She waited until the ship vanished completely before heading for the Temple and her meeting with the Jedi.
A/N: Thank you SO MUCH to my reviewers!! I love you guys! I'm sorry it took so long to update, hope this longer chapter makes up for it! *hand wave* You WILL click the little purple button at the bottom marked 'Go' and leave me a REVIEW ;) Till next chapter!