Anakin and Padme:Never Forgotten
Chapter 2:Assignment from the Council
Mace Windu didn't know what to think.He had just got woken up and now all of this was happening!As he sat in his chair at the council he listened to what Anakin was saying happened.It did lead to what he saw perfectly, but something seemed suspicious.
"She was using a lightsaber!"Anakin exclaimed."She looked so much like a battle droid at first but she started fighting like a jedi!"
"Anakin,calm down and tell us how big the disturbance in the Force was."Mace ordered politely.
"It was like a ripple in the water, it started off little and got bigger."Anakin explained slowly."It felt like a tickle to me at first, then it felt like something was ripping out of my mind."He looked awkwardly toward the ground.
"What is it?"Obi-Wan asked.He had been silent until now.
"It's just- Master it didn't feel right to fight her,like there was a balance between good and evil in her."He looked up a look of shame on his face.
"Strange does this sound."Yoda said after thinking about it."Balanced may this one be,but dark side did I feel from her presence the most."
"Master Yoda, please give me a chance to prove my feelings to the council."Anakin bowed his head in respect.
Mace watched as Yoda considered Anakin's request.He had a bad feeling about this.Maybe he was supposed to feel it.Maybe it was a Sith trick.
"My permission do you have," Yoda finally answered,"But be careful you must."
"Yes Master Yoda,i'll be careful, but i've never failed before."
He's too cocky for his own good.Mace thought shaking his head.This dosen't feel right at all.
"Oh,Anakin that's wonderful!"Padme exclaimed.
"I guess, but you know this is a dangerous mission..."Anakin said calmly.
"Yes, I know..."She looked down sadly."But it's what you really want."A light was in her eyes as she looked up."Anakin, this could be your chance to finally become a master!"
"I know, I have a feeling this is my chance."He looked down at her happily and smiled.
"You have my permission, my jedi knight, to go."She smiled back. "But you have to promise to stay alive and come back to me."
"I promise, Padme."He leaned down and kissed her.She felt his overwhelming love flow into her and knew he would try as hard as he could, just for her.He broke away and looked down.
"What's wrong?"She asked worriedly.
"I'm leaving tomorrow."He said sadly."Obi-wan is coming, but C3P0 will keep you company." He smiled at that.
"Yeah, i'm sure he won't mind complaining and talking my ears off again." She laughed.
She was happy to see him laugh with her.He hardly ever laughed or even smiled anymore.The sweet,happy little Annie that she knew back then had changed greatly since the death of his mother. When Shmi died it was like you'd never be happy again...
"Padme?"Anakin asked with a hint of worry in his voice.
"Huh?"She said as she broke out of her thoughts.
He tried to hold in a laugh and failed."I was saying I probably won't be back for a while, so what do you want to do for my last night here?"
"Hmm..." Padme thought for a moment. "How about we go to the top of the tallest tower in Coruscant?" She was excited already.Since i'm senator I don't get to go places much.At least I have Anakin...
"That sounds wonderful."Anakin smiled then opened the door for her."There you go Senator Amidala."
Anakin was pleased at the face Padme gave him."What is it Senator?" He smiled.
"How many times have I told you not to call me that?"She asked with a sigh and an angry face.
"Alot," He answered,"But you know how much I like annoying you." He took her hand and started running.
"Anakin, i'm still in my bed clothes and it's hard to run in these slippers!"padme protested.
He laughed and picked her up by putting one arm under her knees and the other behind her neck.When he lifted her she put her arms around his neck in what he knew was shock.
"That's perfect."Anakin said slyly."It just gives me a reason to have you closer to me."
Then he took off, running cautiously so they wouldn't get caught.After a long time they had finally reached the tower.Anakin held Padme's head close to his chest so no one would see her face.If they see her face they will recognize her and that will be a big mess.Using the elevator, they reached the top and he sat her down.
"The best part is I heard no one comes up here."She smiled."Now we finally have a place to be together without worrying about getting caught."
She walked over to him gracefully and looked off of the side."It's so pretty up here, and so romantic..."
"As long as we're back by sunrise we can stay here as long as we like."Anakin held Padme's waist and looked her in the eyes."No matter what happens i'll always love you Padme."
"I'll always love you too, Anakin."She said as she pulled herself close to him.
They embraced and kissed like they never could before for fear of being caught.It was even better than their wedding day! I never thought I could ever live a moment in my life like this...Anakin thought.
For the first time he did what a normal husband would do without fear of being caught.By her reactions Anakin could tell she had no fear now either.They shared their love together that night, but after looking out at the city another time had to leave.
Anakin had just enough time for a good sleep before the mission.When I wake up i'm going to have to leave again...He sighed and fell asleep.