A/N: Well, here I am with another fic; I know that this chapter isn't the longest, but hopefully the next ones will be. After you read, feel free to tell me what you think! ; )

Jedi Knight247

Chapter One

As Obi-Wan watched a barely conscious Padme hold her two children. He knew that it wasn't his place to be there, but at the same time he knew that she needed someone there.

"Anakin should be here instead of me," he found himself saying out loud.

But he knew that he had to face the grim reality. Anakin had turned, and Obi-Wan had failed to save him; as far as he knew, Anakin would not be coming back.

He listened as she named the twins before they were taken away; their names were Luke and Leia.

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The birth of Anakin and Padme's children had taken place two days ago as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi walked into the medical bay to see the wife that Anakin had left behind.

When he finally entered Padme's room, she appeared to be sleeping. To Obi-Wan she looked so peaceful, but he feared how she would be when she awakened, for he had not seen her since the birth of the twins.

He knew that he wouldn't be able to blame her if she reacted in an unbecoming way, after all her life seemed to be suddenly falling apart. Her love, Anakin turned to the dark side, and her two children who were just born had to be separated from her for their safety.

Even though he was still against Padme and Anakin's marriage, Obi-Wan still had compassion on the former senator.

He sat down on a stool at the side of her bed and stroked the stray curls out of her face.

"No one should have to go through this Padme, I'm so so sorry," he mumbled, not expecting her to hear him; but much to his surprise, she opened her eyes and stared at him without blinking.

"I didn't expect you to be here, Obi-Wan," she said quietly.

Obi-Wan was at loss for words for a moment. "I--I didn't mean to wake you, Padme; I can leave," he said standing up.

"No, please; I'd rather not be alone," she said weakly.

Obi-Wan somewhat reluctantly sat down again. "How are you feeling?" he asked with genuine concern.

"As well as can be expected, I suppose," she answered darkly.

There was a brief uncomfortable silence, until Padme broke it as her eyes began to water.

"Did you see them?" she asked through her tears. "Aren't they beautiful?"

Obi-Wan knew that 'they' meant the twins. He had never been in a situation like that before, and didn't know how to comfort her.

"Yes Padme, they are very beautiful," was all that he could say.

"W...when did they leave Coruscant?" she asked.

Obi-Wan wasn't sure if she was ready to know all of the minor details since it had happened only recently. But nonetheless, he opened his mouth and told her.

"Two days ago," he said quietly.

Padme opened her mouth to say something, but instead closed it and nodded. Obi-Wan could see the pain that she felt, just by looking into her eyes.

"Padme," he began, hoping to find some way to help her through her most desperate hour. "I know that this is a very hard time for you, but you will not be alone. I--I'll make sure of that; I will always be here whenever you need me. I'm not going anywhere."

Padme stared dumbfounded at the Jedi Master; she had not expected him to show such emotion.

"Thank you," was all that she could manage.

"You don't have to thank me for anything," Obi-Wan said softly. "I'll leave you so that you can get some rest."

Padmé put up no argument as she watched the Jedi Master leave her quarters; so many emotions were swirling inside of her at that moment, that she found it hard to even close her eyes; but eventually tiredness took over, and she drifted into a dreamless slumber.