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Ch. 2
Anyone else in Anakin Skywalker's position would have been panicking. He was piloting half of what was once a huge ship, and he was heading straight for a crash landing into the biggest and most important city in the galaxy. The ship was beginning to burn as it entered the atmosphere, and his passengers were the Chancellor of the Republic, himself, and his Jedi Master, one of the greatest Jedi, in his opinion, of all time.
But Anakin had removed himself from the situation. He knew he had it under control- piloting was his passion, and no situation was too much for Anakin Skywalker to handle. Maybe he was cocky, but he felt indestructible. He felt like he had everything- a career that was driving him toward stardom in the Jedi records- he already had the highest medichlorian count of any Jedi ever recorded… he still didn't fully understand this, but he knew it meant that he was powerful. And he felt like he had proven himself too, rescuing the Chancellor, killing count Dooku… and now saving them as he piloted this ship to safety.
But most importantly, he had the most beautiful woman in the world as his wife. And, since simple happiness was never enough for Anakin, he had the rush of trying to keep his marriage a secret from the Jedi Council, not to mention the entire galaxy. Not only was he a famous Jedi, but his wife was an ex-queen and current Senator. The secret worried Padme, he knew, but he quite enjoyed it. He kind of liked that he could have this secret- that the masters had to practice celibacy, and he actually got to sleep with a beautiful woman whom he loved dearly, and whom he knew worshipped him.
But now he really was getting cocky, and the ship was landing.
As it bumped around and he knocked down a tower on the runway, he couldn't stop thinking of Padme. He had missed her so much, and now he could see her after so many months. He thought of holding her in his arms. He couldn't wait.
Obi Wan was talking to him, but it was in a daze that Anakin boarded the transport and headed to the Senate building.
Obi Wan left him to his "day with the politicians," and was gone.
Anakin went through the formalities that he knew he must to not seem suspicious, but finally, he saw her face behind one of the giant pillars.
He ran over to her, so happy that they could finally spend some time together. He had so many plans, he would take her out and they would finally enjoy being a young couple in the city. They'd have to try to disguise themselves of course, but he really didn't care any more. He just wanted to be with her.
He saw her looking at him, and ran the rest of the way over.