Everlasting Love Part 2
Characters: Anakin Skywalker, Padme Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi, other star wars character.
Time: Post- Revenge of the Sith; republican civil wars
Summary: Padme has been successful in bringing Anakin back to the good side of the Force . Now Anakin tries to be the Man he use to be while trying to face the greed and temptations of the Empire. In regret of all he has done to the Rebellion and the one he loves, Anakin sets out on a mission that will change his and Padme's life forever.
Scenario: So four years after Padme and Anakin/Darth Vader parted their ways, Padme was determined to find Anakin again. Now that she has found Anakin and has turned him back to the good side, he feels determined to correct all his wrong doing especially to the one he loves, Padme. As Anakin struggles to be the man he once was, Padme is there to help guide him.
Disclaimer: I do not own star wars. All belong to the wonderful George Lucas
Chapter 15- What Is to Come
After briefing on the issue with Anakin, the rebels returned to their daily events. Padme left to check up on Anakin. She passed the Medical droid on the way…
"Lt. your friend is sleeping well." The droid said. "Thank you. Is he alright?" Padme asked. "He is alright…only his heart rate level was high…He should be fine in the morning." The droid looked at Padme for a second. "My Lady, you too should get some rest, your energy is running low." "I will soon after General Kenobi gets here." Padme said.
Padme reached her quarters and entered quietly. She sat at her side table slouching in the chair. She watched Anakin sleep. She shook her head. "Oh Anakin….The obstacles we both been through, it is amazing we still have our love." She said to herself. "What does the universe hold for us now? What ever is to come I doubt anything can pull us apart again...I hope"
Padme rested her head on her desk, looking in the direction of Anakin. She smiled and then fell asleep.
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Hours later…
"Lt..General Kenobi is here." Aayla said transmitting a message. "Padme?" She said again realizing she didn't respond.
"Yes, Aayla?...Sorry I fell asleep." Padme said getting up from the chair. "General Kenobi is here, Lt. He is waiting in the lounge for you." "Thanks."
Padme headed out the room towards the lounge. She walked by a window and noticed the sky was clear or traffic…then she looked down at her watch. "My goodness, its nearly Mid Night." She said almost shocked.
"I am assuming you had a long day.!" Obi-Wan said to humor her. "Obi-Wan." She said greeting him with a hug. "I sense a great happiness in you." He said looking at her. She smiled.
"Is it true? Anakin is here? Was he really…cloned?" Obi Asked all at once. "Yes he is here." Padme answered back.
"How did you…What happened? I sensed you were able to turn Vader back to the good side when you went to Naboo but, what happened after that?" He asked again eager to know.
"I will tell you everything. Come let us sit by the couch." Padme said directing him to another part of the lounge.
Padme told him the story from when her and Anakin reached Naboo to Coruscant.
"I can't believe the Emperor cloned Anakin." Obi –Wan said taking in all the information.
"After Anakin transmitted his good memories to the new Anakin he tried to kill himself. I only understand now why he attempted too…but the Vader in him was too strong and took over again."
"I was shocked, I almost couldn't move. But when Vader tried to kill me and he threw Anakin across the room for protecting me from his blast, I got really angry…I was just so mad…so mad it felt like my blood was on fire and that is when the Force came into me."
"Obi…for that moment I was invincible, nothing could touch me. What scares me the most was that I liked the feeling of the power I had. When I saw that Vader's powers was nothing compared to mine…I wanted to destroy him. I wanted to rip his heart out and watch him die for what he had done to me and the Republic."
"And then I hear your voice…not to do it. I hesitated and I was going to strike my saber at him. It wasn't until Vader provoked me to do it. He wanted me to give in to my anger and pain…the same thing that brought Anakin to the darkside. So I backed off. I walked away…from a chance destroy one of the most powerful sources of the Empire." Padme said.
"You made the ultimate right choice for you Padme. Your emotions and feelings were tested and you passed…And you say you are not ready to become a Jedi Knight." Obi-Wan said with a smile.
Padme smiled for a moment.
"I almost killed Vader, and for that one moment…I knew how Anakin felt… when he was tempted by the darkside." Padme continued to say.
"But you didn't and that speaks more then words." Obi said to enlighten Padme
"So what is it you would like me to do for you?" He asked "Anakin hasn't fully regain all his memories but he does remember you. I was thinking if you were to train with him again in the Jedi way, it will help him regain him self once more… He is really confused and a little bit scared, but I told him that you and I will help him be himself again." Padme said
"Ok…aren't you worried that he may remember what happened to him?" Obi asked concerned. "I am…Even though his memory to turning to the darkside was not transmitted, it is possible. But I am hoping that you and I can keep him on the right track this time and give him more support so that won't happen again."
"He should know the truth." Obi continued to say. "I agree as well but, only when the time is right." Padme said
"Yes, I agree…Ok then, I will help you…How can I not!" Obi-Wan said smiling
"Thank you…so much." Padme smiled.
"I still can't believe he is here, this side or part of him you speak of." Obi said shaking his head.
"I know he is sleeping, but would you like to see him?" Padme said. Obi was quiet for a second actually really wanting to see him. "No no, I will be patient and wait till tomorrow." He said
"Padme, can I ask you one more thing?" Obi-Wan said afraid to actually ask his question. "Yes, you can ask me anything." Padme said
"I know you love Anakin and you want to help him. But when I look at you, I see this worry in your eyes, I sense that you will stop at nothing to help him but at the same time you are scared….Why is that?" Obi asked
"The other Anakin..him turning to the dark side…its all my fault…"Padme began to say. "No Padme, Anakin made that choice himself." Obi said
"No..you don't understand, Anakin choused to go to the dark side so he can protect me, to save me. He thought I was going to die and that dream of me dying haunted him. So he thought the only way to save me was to learn the dark ways, but the darkness engulfed him and changed him in the process…and I didn't realize all this until it was too late. His love for me is what changed him. And yes, I will do anything and everything to make sure that will not happen again." Padme said almost upset at herself.
"Oh Padme, I knew you felt responsible somehow but I don't know that is why you did. Padme be careful not push him or yourself to hard because you may ultimately lead the opposite of what you want." He said concerned.
"I will be," She smiled… "that's why I need you Obi, you are not only a friend, you are a guide, a father to me." She said
"Thank you, it is my pleasure." He smiled
"Come, we have room prepared for you. " Padme said walking Obi-Wan to his room.
"You know Anakin is very lucky to have someone like you Padme." He said as he entered the room. "He is very lucky to have someone like you too." Padme said to Obi.
"Goodnight."
Padme continued down to her quarters. When she entered Anakin was still sleeping soundly. She changed into a night gown and then walked over to the bedside. She sat down on the bed. She kissed his forehead and then his lips. She admired him for a minute. Padme then put her arm around him and curled up beside him. She snuggled close to him, she could feel his heart beat. She held him tight, worried that she may not get a chance to hold him this close every again.
"I don't want to loose you again Anakin…I won't." She thought to herself.
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The next morning
Anakin woke up. He felt a warm body next to him. It was Padme He smiled. He felt her arm on his chest. She moved a bit. He watched her as she was waking up. Looking at her beautifully sleepy face, he wondered where had these four years gone...and he wondered what happened to Padme through out these years.
She looked up at him, "Good morning" Anakin said. "Morning." She said with a smile. Did you have a good sleep?" she asked. "Yes, actually, I was out like a low powered droid." He said. "Droid…That droid, it…" He began to say but was cut off by Padme.
"Obi-Wan is here." She said to avoid Anakin realizing the droid drugged him.
A smile grew across Anakin's face, "Really? When did he get here?" He asked eagerly.
"Late last night…He is eager to see you." She said. "Why don't you get ready, there is a bathroom over there and I will see if he is awake yet." Padme suggested.
Anakin got up and went to wash up in the bathroom.
Padme transmitted through Obi-Wan's room. "General, it is Padme…are you awake?"
Obi-Wan was sitting on his bed. He looked around the room to see where the sound was coming from. He walked over to the desk. "Yes, Padme, I'm awake, good morning." He responded.
"Good morning…Anakin is awake and he would very much like to see you."
"Great, ah…where should we meet?" He asked.
"How about in the lounge area in about 10 miuntes?" she asked
"Ok, I will meet both of you there then."
Padme went to her closet to change out of her night gown. She noticed Anakin was staring at himself in the bathroom mirror.
Anakin looked at himself. He hadn't seen a reflection on himself since he was out of hibernation.
As he looked at his self he almost didn't recognize himself. Certain features of his other self began to flash through his mind. He remembered his short hair, with the braid at the side when he was a padawan. He looked at his pale face, he looked older than he remembered. He felt the upper right side of his face, as if something were to be there, but he couldn't remember. He shook his head, in a clouded thought of what happened to him.
One thing Anakin did not realize or remember is that his right arm was cut off and that he had a mechanical one. It did not even cross Padme's mind of what is to happen when he will remember.
"Anakin.." Padme called to him. "Obi-Wan is going to meet us in the lounge.
He came out and finished changing. He put on the Jedi over coat. "Okay, I'm ready." He said almost seeming nervous. Padme noticed.
"Relax Anakin, it's Obi-Wan, you know him." She said. "I know, but like you said it has been four years and I am still trying to understand what has happened to me. But for some reason I feel like I'm meeting him again…for the first time." He said
"What should I do…or say?" He asked. "You will know what to do when you see him" She assured him.
They left the room and headed towards the Lounge. Many Rebels on the base were already up and walking around and noticed Anakin, but they kept things smooth.
"Good morning Lt, Master Skywalker." A rebel said passing by. "Morning." Padme said…"Ah..Good morning," Anakin said hesitantly. Padme smiled.
They reached the lounge and Obi-Wan sensed them. He turned around and saw Anakin. He was in awe of how much older her looked, he was like a grown man. Anakin looked at Obi-Wan, he hadn't changed much, a little older, he still had the facial hair but his hair was longer.
Anakin was unsure of what to do realizing Obi-Wan's reaction to how he looked. Obi-Wan felt that Anakin was nervous.
"Ha haa, well look at you…" Obi said humorously and he walked to Anakin with open arms. Anakin walked towards Obi with smile to greet him. They hugged.
"It's great to see you again Anakin…it really is."
"It's good to see you too…Master." Anakin said uttering a familiar word.
"Master, I have so many questions…there are things I can't remember and things I don't know…I feel like I lost touch of the Jedi ways…Can you help me?" Anakin asked
"Of course I will help you…that is why I am here. Padme and I are here for you." He turned to Padme. "And I guess we can start today…but first, breakfast." He said
The three headed toward the cafetorium. Anakin, Padme and Obi-Wan were about to embark on a series of event that could ultimately change the lives of everyone including themselves.
To Be Continued.
Hey fan readers. I know the last three chapters may have seemed sort of dull, but like I said before, Im just working up everything for the next set of adventures. The next set of chapters (2 or 3) will take place within a year, but I will indicate it then so you won't feel lost. There is more excitement to come. Please keep reading. Thanks for the reviews, TrinityDawn