PART 24

'Why did I think Padme could still love me?' Darth Vader thought to himself as his shuttle returned to Corescant. It was foolish to think that things would be the same. He was now in a suit; Padme would never be able to touch him again. Or even look him in the eye.

But when he was face to face with her; he saw the love in her eyes, the love, and sadness.

'She said she'd always love me, and she still does, but she can't be with me. Her heart now is with Obi-Wan, and a new baby.'

Anger and jealousy consumed him when he thought about Obi-Wan and the unborn child. Obi-Wan took his place in Padme's heart and he wanted him to suffer for it.

'He will soon enough'

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"I have good news" Obi-Wan said as he came into Padme's room on Polis Massa.

"We can finally leave?"

"Yes, and I got a message from Bail, he said that his ship intercepted a transmission that said Vader has called off his search looking for you."

Padme breathed a sigh of relief, there was still good in him.

"So where shall we go?"

"I was thinking of Ord Mantell" Obi-Wan said.

"I don't know there's a lot of illegal trade that goes on there."

"Yes, but if we keep to ourselves we should be fine, besides, it's in the outer rim and it has a temperate climate. You don't want to be living on a frigid or humid planet do you?"

"Alright, but we better be living by the sea."

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Ord Mantell ended up surprising Padme by being a nice place to live. They lived in a small village near the seas, and had a small cottage. The price of living was very reasonable and with the money they got from selling their ship Obi-Wan was able to work a part time job. He got a job as a security guard and only worked three days a week spending the rest of the days with Padme.

Padme had been given strict orders to take it easy for the rest of her pregnancy. She was frustrated with having to be on bed rest but she knew the baby was at risk. Obi-Wan took good care of her, he prepared their meals and cleaned up around the house. She felt guilty however, and if he caught her in the kitchen or in the living room he would immediately take her back to the bedroom.

"You know you are not supposed to be out of bed Padme."

"I needed to stretch my legs and I was hungry."

"That's why we go on our walks, and you know if you are hungry to ask me or Threepio to get you something."

"Obi-Wan I don't feel right about this; I should be fixing you dinner and helping to clean up."

"You know what the doctors on Polis Massa said; I don't mind you know that, I'll do anything for my two girls."

"Have you thought about any names for our daughter?" Padme said teasingly.

"That's your department, you are better at that sort of thing than I am, you've done it before."

"I thought we could do it together."

"Surprise me, I'm sure whatever you choose will be lovely" he said kissing her on the cheek.

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Four months later…….

Padme gave birth prematurely as predicted, but the baby was alright despite its weakened heart. When they finally were able to take the baby home she still hadn't named her yet.

"Any thoughts?" Obi-Wan asked as Padme nursed their daughter.

"I was thinking of naming the baby after my sister Sola."

"I think that's a strong name for her" Obi-Wan said as he looked into the baby's big brown eyes.

"I miss my family so much, I wish they could be here, it's hard dealing with the fact they think I am dead."

"It's for their own protection Padme you know that."

"It doesn't make it any easier, and my family on Naboo is not the only thing I miss."

He walked over to her and sat down beside her on the bed stroking her shoulders. After she finished nursing she took Sola over to the wooden crib Obi-Wan had made and rocked her to sleep. She went back over to the bed with Obi-Wan and cuddled up in his arms.

"The twins are safe Padme, and they are loved."

"I'm not losing another child Obi-Wan; I'll die before she is taken away from me."

"I love you, I'll always protect you and our daughter" he whispered into her ear.

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One year later…………

"I can't believe we are having a birthday party for a one year old" Obi-Wan said as he was helping Threepio with the decorations.

"At least there are other families to have the party with; play groups are a good way to meet other babies."

"Well I am not looking forward to doing this year after year" he replied.

He looked down to see Sola walking towards him, he bent down to pick her up as she ran into his arms. She wasn't as strong in the force as Luke and Leia were, but she did have force abilities, Obi-Wan looked forward to the day he would get to teach her the ways of the force.

"She's going to be such a daddy's girl" Padme said as she walked over to them.

"You say that like it's a bad thing."

"I don't want to feel left out" she said pouting.

"No way that will ever happen, Sola only wants you when she cries and I can't keep my hands off of you."

"Well it better stay that way then."

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"I'm relieved the party went well" Padme said as she and Obi-Wan were getting ready for bed.

"You were a senator once, keeping people happy is your job."

"Not funny" she said as she playfully hit him.

When she climbed into bed Obi-Wan started kissing her passionately she tried to pull away for there was something she wanted to ask him.

"Wait, I need to ask you something."

"What is it?" he said as he continued to kiss her along her neck.

"Do you plan on teaching Sola the ways of the force?"

He quickly pulled away, her brown eyes staring into his.

"When she is older yes."

"I don't think that's a very good idea."

"Padme she has force abilities, she should learn the ways of the force."

"What for, the Jedi are extinct, you shouldn't be teaching her the ways of the force if no one uses it."

"If you are worried that the Emperor or Vader will find her don't be. The force is not strong enough in her."

"Anakin sensed her when I confronted him."

"Only because he could sense your love for her."

"I still don't think it's a good idea, but I know I can't stop you, she is your daughter."

"We don't need to be talking about this now; it will be a long time before Sola learns about the force, right now I'd rather be making love to you."

But Padme still felt uneasy, even as she lay in Obi-Wan's arms after their lovemaking. She was worried, but she didn't know why.