Before we continue with chapter three I would like to let you all know that I saw ROTS last night. This movie is a TRUE CLASSIC and is the best of all six. You know when a movie is a classic when you sit in the theater with your hands on your face through the whole movie almost ready to scream. When your eyes at first sight of the film are so wide from a visual feast. When you're body actually shivers and shakes in your seat at the first sight of the EVIL Palphetine. When the light saber duels are more elegant and spectacular then all others combined.

Oh my freaking god wow, wow, wow. I cried my eyes out and when I wasn't crying, my heart was so heavy for our beloved characters. Hayden was da man. Now everyone who criticized him for his acting can shut the hell up. Not to mention he looked delicious through the whole movie (up until the very end). Anakin and Padme are still my favorite characters after see the entire film. I felt so bad for Anakin what he goes through. He goes through hell. From now on every time I see DV I'm going to be sad. Hayden and Natalie I can not form words how amazingly beautiful they were together. They were so natural together you really believed that they truly, deeply loved one another more then anything. Anakin and Padme are the ultimate star crossed lovers and you will see and understand what I mean trust me. We have a new Romeo and Juliet.

You will love this love story 50 times more after this movie. Hayden was so gentle and sexy with her swoon my heart. Ewan, Ian, Samuel, everyone was brilliant. No bad dialogue in fact some of the most powerful, surprising, moving, and heartfelt lines in the whole sage are spoken in this one. The plot, twists and turns, superb action sequences, there's great surprises. This movie is so amazing and moving that I cried again this morning just thinking and talking about it. Not to mention a kick ass soundtrack by Mr. John Williams. Everything is tied up in the star wars saga. The movie is so human, touching, and psychological. I think it' the most moving movie I've ever seen. I'm not kidding your going to cry especially A/P fans. I will definitely go see this masterpiece Mr. Lucas has given us at least one more time in the theater. And there is no doubt in my mind that this is the real true order that Lucas always intended for us to see the movies in sequence 4,5,6,1,2,3. This is the grand finale folks Lucas has saved the best for last.

And now on to chapter three what will be in store for our young couple?

Chapter 3: Let Me Take You There

As the night grew older Anakin and Padme's connection grew stronger. She felt so safe and happy with him. She felt like she could tell him almost anything, and it hadn't even been that long since he was given the mission to protect her. Padme gazed onto the water, and onto the island she had told him about right before their first kiss. Anakin stood and watched her wondering what was going through that mind of hers.

"I sense your pleasant thoughts"

"My mind keeps drawing me to that island over there". She pointed across the lake.

"Oh yeah the one you told me about when we were on the balcony before, before well you know". He gave her a wicked smile.

"Yes I know" she blushed.

"That's the island you used to swim to everyday, and what else was it? Oh yeah that there was an old man who lived there and used to make sand out of glass. You could look into the glass and see the water."

"Yeah he made vases and necklaces out of glass; they were so magical Ani"

"I wonder if that old man is still on the island?" he asked.

"If he is he would be really old by now" she smiled.

"Maybe as old as Master Yoda, or some of the other members of the Jedi council, that is if he is still alive? Did you ever talk to him? What was his name?"

"Not very often, and he never told me his name. He was quite mysterious a hermit who kept to himself. But I would see him collecting sand all the time. He would have a little table by the shore set up to work by. He had some of his creations displayed there. I was sort of intimidated by him. I didn't want to disturb him. He was always so engrossed in his work. But he did let me look at some of the necklaces, and they were just breathtaking. I wanted to buy one but he would not part with any of them, he wouldn't hear of it. When I asked why he dismissed my question, and I didn't want to press further".

"Well I would have given you a necklace, what's one necklace? Sounds like a strange old man".

"Yeah he seemed sad, but happy to be making his glass" she said gazing at the island again.

"Let me take you there" he whispered in her ear.

"Take me where?"

"To that island, let's go Padme let's go there".

"When"?

"Right now; there's a row boat right there. I want to go there with you. I want to discover the island with you".

"But it's so late Anakin".

"It's never too late like you said: "let's see where the night takes us".

"This is crazy; at this rate we're not going to get to sleep until way after dawn".

"Sleep is over-rated anyway." He smirked at her.

This was crazy, but intriguing; she very much wanted to go back to that island. It was way past mid-night and they would be exhausted the next day. They would be going further away from the lake retreat and deeper into their own secret paradise. It was a chance to uncover a part of her past of her childhood with him; something she could experience completely alone with him. If they went there during day light she knew it just wouldn't be the same".

"All right Ani let's go".

"Are you sure?"

"Yes positive, take me there".

He held Padme's hand as she climbed into the boat. The water was still and calm, unlike the raging hormones that were surging through her at just the thought of being even more alone with him. Going to the island meant having no chance of anyone interrupting them.

"Are you ready my lady?"

"Yes let's go".

Anakin began to row them towards the island as a soft warm breeze hit her shoulders. Padme watched in fascination as his strong arms pushed them ahead. The way he drew in deep breaths as his chest expanded. Her mind wondered onto his amazing fingers that curled around the oars. I wonder what else he can do with those hands of his. She thought wickedly to herself. Again she was doing it, thinking things she shouldn't be thinking. Or should she? What was she going to do with him or to him when they got to the island? Was she ready? Was he? Was their relationship ready to head into un-discovered territory?

"That looks tiring; do you want me to help row too"?

"No, it's no problem at all".

"Ok, just thought I'd ask; it's not fair for me to sit here and let you do all the work".

"You just sit and enjoy the ride" he said smirking at her.

"Alright, have you ever rowed a boat before tonight"?

"No this is my first time my lady" He grinned at her.

"Mine as well. I always swam to the island with my friends; we never took a boat".

Anakin wasn't paying attention he was too busy thinking about what he had just blurted out "this is my first time my lady". Force why am I so nervous? You know why because you've been dreaming of the chance to make love to her for so long now, your doubting yourself, his inner voice answered him. If the moment does come upon us tonight will you disappoint her? Why didn't Obi-Wan tell me love was going to be so confusing and frightening? Couldn't he have at least said more then just "an emotional attachment towards a woman is forbidden". Anakin suddenly felt like he was 16 again……

The memory of being unpleasantly awakened.

"Oh my angel yes my love, yes my sweet, sweet Padme".

"Anakin", Obi-wan watched in confusion, and utter embarrassment of the sight of his young apprentice thrashing around on the bed.

"What is it my goddess? Tell me", he said breathlessly

Yelling off the top of his lungs, and turning bright red "Anakin its Obi-Wan wake up".

The sudden feeling of someone grabbing his shoulders, and shaking him brought him out of pleasant, sensual, fantasies of his dream girl. Anakin blinked twice and saw his master.

"Master what's going on? What are you doing here"?

"We have an early meeting with the council".

"Since when?" He asked still half asleep.

Since last night, it was a last minute decision by master Yoda. There are some important matters to discuss about the separatists".

"How long until we meet them?"

"In about an hour".

"Ok master I'll be ready", he dragged himself out of bed and stretched.

"Anakin wait I want to talk to you minute".

"Yes master"

Obi-wan did not make a point of entering his padawan's room often; but he could not help notice the picture his apprentice had kept by his bed side for a good 6 years. It was a holocube of Queen Amadala with her arm around a young Anakin Skywalker taken during the celebration at Naboo.

"I see you still keep this picture by your bed it's been there a long time".

"I have very fond memories of Naboo and that celebration".

"And of Queen Amadala" crossing his arms with a knowing nod.

"Well she was very kind to me; she was my friend".

"Is that all?"

"What do you mean master"?

"Is that all you see her as? Is that all you want her to be"? He said while raising a suspicious eyebrow.

"I don't know what you're talking about". He turned to walk to the refresher in hopes of a cold shower.

"Anakin, I heard you just now you were having impure thoughts, and they were of Queen Amadala."

At that moment Anakin wished the floor would open up and swallow him whole.

Oh Sith, he had been caught with his pants down. Anakin had enjoyed many, many dreams of the beautiful Queen. What in the universe was Obi-Wan getting at?"

"I'll probably never see her again" He lied through his teeth he knew that somehow somewhere he would see her again.

"That's not the point".

"What is the point"?

"You must learn to control your emotions your passions".

"Yeah I know I know; Jedi are not allowed to feel or think such things".

Obi-Wan was right and Anakin knew it. Jedi were not allowed to give into their desires. And what he desired most of all was Padme. Her stunning image kept wandering into his thoughts: her long silky hair, mesmerizing brown eyes, soft skin, irresistible lips, and elegant petite figure.

"You're right master".

"Remember my padawan an emotional attachment towards a woman is forbidden".

"Ani oh wow it's so beautiful just like I remember it"

Anakin was brought back to reality by the excitement in her voice. Force why think about Obi-Wan at time like this.

"Looks like we're almost there." he smiled at her.

"I wonder if he's still here. I wonder if he still makes his glass".

"We'll find out soon enough my lady".

The island seemed to be calling out to the young couple as if it were meant for them to go there. Neither of them knew what they might find, what treasures it may hold; but some how they knew it would change them forever.

Authors note: I've had the images of the fireplace scene in my mind for quite some time. I always thought it would have been interesting to explore that scene and night further. I got some of my inspiration from reading the ATOC novel. If you haven't read it yet, read it… trust me you won't be disappointed. I want to thank everyone for all your reviews it really means a lot. I'm at work on chapter four now, as Anakin says "this is where the fun begins".