Chapter 4: The Dead Eyes

Padme looked up at the surrounding stars, wondering which one Anakin could be on. It had been 3 months since she had last seen him and she yearned for him to touch her skin and to run his delicate fingers through her hair.

A tear rolled down Padme's cheek. Sola had been called to Naboo many days ago, but it would take her a couple of weeks to get there. I need to forget…she sighed sadly. "I want Anakin by my side again; my world has fallen apart."

"I'm sorry, Padme." Obi Wan's sweet voice was familiar and wise. Padme smiled at her old friend, running into his arms for a long embrace. "How are you feeling?" he asked before their embrace fell apart, just like her life.

"Not well, I'm afraid. I want to hate him; to forget Anakin, but I can't." Fat tears fell from Padme's dead eyes as she looked into Obi Wan's. "But then, I feel disgusted to even think that way. I'm so lost," Padme sobbed.

"Maybe you should take up something, like a hobby?" Obi Wan suggested.

"All I've ever known is politics, even as a child. I don't know what else to do with my life. I have nothing left to live for."

"Of course you do, Padme!"

"No! I have nothing! I want my children to be here with me and I want my husband! Why can't the good in him show its self? I need him by my side."

"Padme…" Obi Wan couldn't bear to tell her his opinion. He remember what Anakin had said to him, everything he said. I should have known the Jedi were plotting to take over . . . From the Jedi point of view! From my point of view, the Jedi are evil.

Flashback

"I should have known the Jedi were plotting to take over . . ."

"From the Sith! Anakin, Chancellor Palpatine is evil."

"From the Jedi point of view! From my point of view, the Jedi are evil."

"Well, then you are lost!"

"This is the end for you, My Master. I wish it were otherwise."

…

"It's over, Anakin. I have the high ground."

"You underestimate my power!"

"Don't try it."

…

" . . . You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would, destroy the Sith, not join them. It was you who would bring balance to the Force, not leave it in Darkness."

Obi Wan walked over to Anakin and picked up his light saber. He almost began to walk away from his now sworn enemy, but looks back in spite of himself.

"I hate you!"

" You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you."

Flashback Ends

A tear fell from Obi Wan's eyes, startling Padme. "Are you alright, Obi Wan?"

Obi Wan snapped out of his daydream, realizing what he was doing. "I'm sorry Padme, I have to go now," he said, looking away.

Padme looked down at her feet, realizing it was the first time in about a year that she did or was able to do that. "I understand Obi Wan." Padme looked up at him and looked into his eyes with her dead ones, giving him a fake smile.

Obi Wan embraced the former queen in his strong arms, causing Padme to remember Anakin's embrace. She sobbed freely in the grip of another Jedi, making her feel guilty, but also very comforted.

Obi Wan broke the embrace as he felt Padme calming, and smiled at her. "Everything will be alright, Padme. Just give it time." And without another word from either of them, he left.

I wonder if Anakin is thinking of me…Or even wants to admit of what we had.

On the Other Side of the Galaxy

Darth Vader stood over his master's mangled body, finding some comfort in seeing his downfall at his feet; dead.

I hope you realized what all I've done for you, Padme…I will always love you.

Alright y'all…What do you think? Please let me know!