The Dreamers – Chapter 2

The first thing the next morning, I went to the Jedi Temple. On my way out, Padme asked, "Are you feeling better, Ani?"

"Yes," I answered, even though I hate lying.

"Good," she replied, giving me a quick kiss. "Don't forget we're going to Squid Lake tonight."

I'd almost forgotten about the opera. But at least it would be a chance to talk to the Chancellor. "I'll be home in plenty of time," I promised.

After I arrived at the Temple, not noticing the white spires that could normally take my breath away, I started towards Obi-Wan's quarters. I had just reached there when Siri walked out.

How have those two gotten the Council to look the other way about this for the past ten years or so? I don't think I've ever gotten any breaks from them.

"Good morning, Anakin." Siri said cheerfully, before she got a good look at my face. "What's wrong?"

Thinking that I might get a better response than "Dreams pass in time" I decided to tell her about my nightmare. After all, she was like my big sister or stepmother.

"I had another nightmare last night," I answered.

"One that you think tells the future?" she asked.

"Yes," I said.

She replied, "Tell me about it while we go to the next floor. I promised Ferus I'd take him to breakfast and I'm running late."

As we started going down the hallway, Siri asked "What happened?"

"Padme died in childbirth", I answered.

Siri gasped. "And your last nightmare came true, didn't it?"

"Yes. That's why I'm trying to stop this one from happening. Padme was saying it's impossible, though, that it's 'perfectly preventable'. Do you think that's right?"

Siri responded, "It better be."

"Why do I have a feeling we're not talking about Padme anymore?" I asked.

"Because there was something different about last night."

By this time, we'd reached the turbolift. "You really think you're…" I started.

"Yes," she interrupted. "Anyway, you're sure the nightmare wasn't just caused by stress?"

"I'm very sure," I said.

"Sorry to have to say this then, but if it's destiny, then there's nothing that can stop it. If it's not, just send her to the best medics around. I really think that's all you can do."

"Thanks, Siri" I said and left.

A.N. Siri is just too good an addition to the prequel generation to leave out here. Besides, I wanted to set up another subplot, which won't be resolved here. So, any guesses as who the SiriWan kid is?