TO LOVE A SITH

Chapter Fifteen

Padme's eyes fluttered open. She looked around the room and sighed. It wasn't a nightmare after all, she was still a captive. She was still separated from her husband. But her thoughts were interrupted when Obi-Wan entered her room.

"Ah, you're finally awake."

Padme sat up and instinctively placed a hand on her bulging abdomen. She smiled softly when she noticed the tray of food he placed in front of her.

"You need to eat, Padme."

"I know. I will."

"I'll also have a doctor examine you just to make sure you and the children are alright."

"Thank you."

There were several awkward moments of silence while Obi-Wan carefully observed Padme. Finally, it was Padme that broke the silence.

"What's going to happen when he finds me?"

Obi-Wan sighed deeply.

"Padme, it is our hope that he doesn't find you."

"But he will. No matter how long it takes, he will."

Obi-Wan sighed again.

"Padme, do you mind if I ask you some questions? About Vader?"

She looked at him curiously before nodding her head.

"Does he treat you well?"

"Yes. He has never harmed me. In fact, after I found out that I was pregnant, he became very kind to me."

Obi-Wan's eyes narrowed at her last statement, yet he chose to ignore the issue for now.

"And has he mentioned anything about his plans for the children?"

"Just what we already knew. My son will be the sole heir."

"Yes, but what of your daughter?"

"I don't know. He's never really said."

"I see."

"Obi-Wan, just listen to me. I've had enough of this. You had no right to kidnap me from me home, especially in my condition. You endangered my children and I can not forgive you for that. I want you to take me home."

"Padme, I can't do that-"

"Yes you can! Please, just take me back!"

"I can't."

Tears spilt down her cheeks and she clung onto to his arm, shaking him and pleading with him.

"Please," she cried. "I just want to be with him. Take me home."

Obi-Wan froze at her words. This was not good.

"Padme, you can't go back to him. I won't let you."

"Why? All I want is just to go home."

"Yes, home to him. So he can murder both you and your daughter after you give birth. I can't let that happen to you, I won't. You don't deserve this, Padme. No one should have to live life as Vader's slave."

"I'm not his slave. He treats me like I'm his wife, Obi-Wan. He respects me, he listens to me, and sometimes, I think he might even love me. You don't understand us, no one does. I love him, Obi-Wan. I love him and I want to go back to him. If you don't, I'll find a way to let him know where I am and he'll come for me."

Obi-Wan was stunned. She had just openly admitted her love for Vader. Things were certainly taking a turn for the worse. Although he truly believed that Vader would kill her and her daughter once she gave birth, he knew that Padme was telling him the truth. Maybe somewhere it was possible that Vader loved her as well, but he was positive that any feelings he had towards his wife were overshadowed by his loyalty to the Emperor.


Vader paced anxiously in his chambers. What was taking so god damned long? He should be on his way to his wife now, he should know where she was, if she was alright. He closed his eyes. He could feel her, not where she was, but feel her emotions. She was upset, maybe even crying. Something was wrong. He knew he had to find her now more than ever.

"Lord Vader, we've found the rebels! They've taken her to Alderaan."

Vader spun around.

"Alderaan?"

He stared at the now frightened storm trooper.

"Bail Organa," he muttered under his breath. "I should have known."

Vader turned his attention back to the trembling storm trooper.

"Change course to Alderaan."

After his messenger had left, Vader turned his attention to the large window in his chambers. He gazed out into the darkness and closed his eyes, reaching out with the Force. He could feel her presence again. She had calmed down now and that made him calmer. I'm coming, Padme. Don't worry, I'll be there soon.


Padme's eyes shot open. She felt his presence. She didn't know how, but it was there. Soothing her and calming her. She closed her eyes as he spoke to her and smiled softly. He was coming.