Celestial Death: Hey! My exams are over! Yeah! It is now summer vacation. Bring on camping, swimming, sleepin' in, stayin' up all night, and of course, Fanfiction! Sorry just had to get that out. So I'll try my best to make the chapters longer…and to update regularly. But it just kinda happens as it happens. I want to thank every last person that reviewed. And I will. The list is insanely long. And if you're not on this one, you will be next chapter.

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Chapter Three: Welcome Home

The next morning Padme awoke after having a dream of Anakin. They had been in the lake country of Naboo, back in the field where she had told him about Palo. The twins were off playing and she and Anakin were sitting in the field talking and laughing. Then before her eyes Anakin changed from his warm smiling face, to that of Darth Vader. His face became hidden behind the black helmet and she moved away form him in fear. The sky darkened to a blood red with swirling black clouds, and Vader disappeared. Then Luke and Leia began calling for her in their sweet little voices. Turning she finds them holding on to Vader's legs laughing and calling to her. Standing, she stared at them in shock and horror as Vader held out his hand to her.

"Join me Padme. This is wear you belong. Come be with your family. Join me." He said as she choked back a cry and shook her head.

"No! Stay away from my children. We don't belong with you we belong with Anakin." Padme yelled stepping towards them.

"I am Anakin. Or at least I was. Be with your family Padme. Rule by my side and never leave me again." Vader said as his armor shed away and he stood there in black pants and a black shirt. His face had a few more scars, and his eyes were a cold blue. But he had the same wavy blonde hair, and the same face, just more stern. Eyes welling with tears, Padme gave a cry and ran to him. Wrapping his arms around her Vader leaned down and whispered in her ear. "You see Padme, you'll like it in the darkness here with me. I won't let anything hurt our family."

After that Padme woke up, panting and covered in sweat. Sitting she tries to decipher her dream. 'He was Vader, but he wasn't. He was sweet like Anakin, but so very cold. My dream was like that because of the situation I'm in, nothing more. I don't have feelings for Vader. I can't. I won't. He's part of the dark side and I fight against that. But I wonder if he really does want to be a family. Maybe, maybe Vader was tampering with my dreams. I wonder if sith have that type of power. I should worry about that later. For now I have to focus on getting him to take me to the twins. Once I get the twins, I'll worry about what Vader has in store. Making my self sick with worry will only make things worse. One step at a time. I will not let Darth Vader get the best of me.'

Meanwhile Vader is in his bedroom, having recently woken up himself. He had in fact been toying with Padme's dreams, changing things here and there. Standing he stares bitterly at his armor before putting it on. In truth he doesn't need it. During his battle with Obi-Wan he had his arm and legs cut off. He would have burned to death had he not used all of the hate, and anger he felt towards Obi-Wan to further fuel his power in the force. By focusing all of his power he managed to force most of the heat and lava away form his body, creating a semi-protective shield. Admittedly it was not perfect, for he now had scars on his chest and back, and a few more scars on his face. His arms and legs were robotic from a point down. His upper legs, torso, head and upper arms were still real. And a type of fake skin had been developed to cover the metal. It feels and looks exactly like real skin. Vader wears the armor as a weapon of intimidation, and he can hide his facial expressions as a bonus. It is unnecessary but strong, it protects his body well, and when he is without his armor, only a few can recognize him. Leaving his bedroom he checks on the twins who are still sleeping before leaving his quarters. Going towards the cellblock, he stops a storm trooper and orders him to have his shuttle prepared. He then enters the cellblock and stops at Padme's cell. He reads her emotions and finds her in a calm, yet, unhappy state. Opening the door, he goes inside to see his wife.

As Vader enters the cell Padme is pulled from her thoughts and looks up at him. He stops a few steps away from her.

"Good morning Lord Vader. At least, I think it's morning." Padme says in a calm voice, while hating the feeling of having to be complacent.

"To you as well Padme. I see your feeling more cooperative this morning. Have you had a change of heart?"

"I simply wish to be with my children. If cooperating will do that, then so be it."

"I thought as much. Come Padme, I shall take you to see our children." As he says this, Vader holds out his hand to help her up. A flash of her dream enters Padme's mind as she stares at his hand. After a time of silence passes she blinks and slowly reaches out. He holds her hand tightly yet gently as he pulls her up.

Turning he leads her out of the room, still holding her hand. As they walk through the corridors of the Executor towards Vader's wing, several storm troopers and captains stop and stare at the sight of Lord Vader holding the hand of a beautiful woman and walking through the corridors. Irritated Vader sends two men flying into the walls and growls out in a loud menacing voice, "Don't you have work to do? Or are you in the mood to die?" The storm troopers and generals, quickly get back to work, scrambling to get out of Vader's way. Padme remains silent, disapproving and slightly fearful until they are in a corridor alone.

"Did you really have to throw those men?" She says softly.

Vader glances at her and replies in a soft, yet still slightly agitated tone, "It helped to get my point across. Besides, they need to know their place. You are not someone they can stare at with wolfish eyes." After saying that Vader gives her arm a little tug, so she's walking next to him instead of behind him.

After passing through a few more corridors they enter Vader's chambers. He leads her through her lounge and bedroom before entering the twin's room. The twins were sitting on the floor playing with some of the toys they found in a chest in the closet. Luke and Leia immediately brighten at the sight of Padme and run to her. "Mama! Where have you been?" Leia says as Padme kneels and embraces her children.

"I was in another part of the ship. How are you two? Your okay, you aren't hurt are you?" Padme says holding them back a little to inspect them before hugging them tightly.

"We're fine. We slept in here and played with the toys and Father was really nice to us." Luke says looking at Vader.

"Oh was he? Well I'm glad to hear that. And I see you've already been introduced." Padme says stiffly, turning to glare at Vader.

"I suggest getting them ready to go. We will be leaving shortly." Vader says, turning and leaving the room.

After getting the twins ready to go Padme walks into her lounge to find Vader lying on the sofa, helmet off, eyes closed and arms crossed behind his head. Slowly Padme walks towards him and stares in shock at his face. She is lost for words as an overwhelming sadness, yet relief washes over her. Tears gather at the corners of her eyes as she reaches a tentative hand towards Vader's face. Her fingers almost brush his face, when his comlink goes off. Pulling back her hand as if burned, Padme steps away from him. Opening his eyes, Vader raises an eyebrow at her and smirks answering the comlink. "Darth Vader."

"Your shuttle is ready Lord Vader."

"Good. I'll be there shortly." Turning off the comlink, Vader looks at Padme and stands up.

"It's time for us to leave. Go get the twins."

Padme stares at him for a moment before saying softly, "Where are we going?"

"Someplace safe." Vader says grabbing Padme's hand and giving her a gentle tug towards him. In somewhat of a daze Padme steps towards him and he wraps his arms around her waist. Swallowing, she reaches up her hand and pauses almost touching his face.

"Your alright. I mean you have burns but, your not like they said. You still look like you. I thought you needed the suit to live."

"Obviously I do not. My power in the force was enough to protect me, mostly. I am even more powerful now. But, who told you I was horribly burned?" Vader replies staring at her intently, while loving the feel of having her in his arms.

"Obi-Wan said you were badly wounded and burned, and that you were more machine than man." Padme says softly as she begins touching the scars on his face lightly.

Vader's eyes darken and he scowls at the mention of Obi-Wan. "I am still a man as you can see. He cut off my arm and legs and left me for dead. He wanted to make me suffer. If not for my power and my master's timely appearance I would be dead."

Upon seeing his dark look, Padme remembers that he is Vader, not Anakin. Removing her hand she pulls away from him and steps back a few feet. He frowns at her lightly and she regards him with the serious face of a politician.

"I shouldn't have let that happen. I was just surprised at how you look, and thought of Anakin. It doesn't change anything."

"It does change things Padme. You want to be with me, you just aren't ready to admit it. But I'm patient. I know you'll see in time that we are destined to be together. No matter who or what we may be. Now get the twins, we need to go." Padme leaves the room unsure of her feelings.

Later the small family is on Vader's shuttle as they approach Vjun. Vader takes the ship out of hyperspace and enters the planets atmosphere. He lands the shuttle on a landing pad that leads the Bast castle. As they get off the ship the twins clung to Padme, both insisting to be carried, yet still turning their heads in every direction to take in the new scenery. Vader led them into the castle and they took the elevator to the second floor. Leading them down the hall Vader opens a door to a spacious bedroom. The walls are a deep crimson and there are two large windows that lead to a balcony looking out at large gray mountains. There is a large bed covered in black blankets and maroon sheets. Towards the middle of the room is a large black couch and a small coffee table. A chrono is on the wall to the right of the bed, which leads into a walk closet filled with clothes. There is another doorway leading to a slightly smaller room. Each side of the room has a child's bed and two separate closets. One filled with boys clothes, the other filled with girls. An entire wall is lined with shelves and chests all filled with books, toys and holomovies. The walls are a sky blue and different types of Nubien plants are painted on the walls. The twins immediately began pulling out toys as Padme stands in the middle of the room staring at the walls.

Coming behind her Vader says softly in her ear, "I thought you would find this more appropriate for a nursery than black and red."

"It's absolutely amazing." Padme says turning and staring into Vader's blue eyes.

He gives her the slightest hint of a smile. "Glad you approve. I'll let you three settle in and come back to check on you later."

After a few hours of playing with the twins, Padme decides to go check out her closet. Walking inside she finds that most of the dresses are black or red. Yet, there are a few blue and yellow dresses, and several pairs of shirts, pants, and skirts. She finds dozens of pairs of shoes lining the floor of the closet. Padme continues looking through the dresses pulling random ones out and admiring them. Having seen them in a fashion magazine back on Naboo, she new they were all very new and very expensive. "Did Vader pick all of these out?" She says aloud, pulling out a large, soft black cloak.

"Who else would pick them out?" Shrieking Padme whirls around to find Vader leaning lazily against the doorframe of the closet. He is wearing black pants and a long sleeved black shirt. His unruly hair is down, and his cold eyes are slightly less frosty.

"I love you too." He says smirking at her, before slowly stepping foreword. Padme backs away from him until her back hits the end of the closet. Her breath catches in her throat as he stops, face inches from hers. Reaching out he grabs her around the waist gently and leans his forehead against hers.

"I'm not going to hurt you Padme. After two years of thinking that I killed you…I could never hurt you. But for now, come with me. There is something I want to show you."

"Who will watch the twins?" Padme says trying not to lose herself in the moment and keep control.

"I'll have a droid watch them. They'll be perfectly safe. I have guards here, and we won't be leaving the castle."

"I don't have much of a choice do I?"

"No, not really. Come with me, you won't regret it." Vader says stepping back, but taking Padme by the hands. They check on the twins quickly as a droid similar to Threepio, watches over them. Then, Vader takes Padme into the elevator up to the fifth floor. After walking in silence through a short corridor, they come upon two large doors. Opening the doors they walk into a large hydroponics garden. Padme gives a slight gasp and begins looking around at the different plants, many of them form Naboo.

"I had this made to remind me of you. It puts me at peace to be here, because it reminds me of you." Vader says letting go of Padme's hand as she walks around. "Almost the entire fifth floor is this garden. The temperature is controlled, I imagine you'll spend a lot of time in here."

"You imagine right. This is beautiful I, I can hardly believe it. We have to take the twin's here. They'll love it. We had a big garden back on Naboo, but nothing like this." Padme says turning and giving Vader a small smile. He returns it, pleased with the warm and joyful look in her eyes. Stepping towards her he takes her hand in his and kisses it softly.

"You see Padme, I'm not the monster they make me out to be. I believe that together we can make the galaxy a better place. But for that to happen, you have to be with me." Padme doesn't try to pull her hand away, but frowns at him.

"I don't want to rule the galaxy. I just want my family. Besides, what about the emperor?"

"I shall kill the emperor and we shall rule. The galaxy needs you Padme, my opinion about that has never changed." Vader says eyes hardening ever so slightly.

"You're going to kill the emperor so you can become the emperor. From one dictatorship to the next."

"It doesn't have to necessarily be like that. Not if you're with me. Besides, I am going to kill the emperor anyway, in order to protect our family. I am the chosen one after all." Vader says eyes glittering as a devilish smirk comes across his face. Padme shivers and tries to pull her hand away from him. Vader tightens his grip on her hand before letting go. "I'm going to kill the emperor to protect our family, if someone doesn't take his place, the galaxy will be thrown into utter chaos. It would actually be better if you and I took over."

Padme looks at him in suspicion. "I never thought of it that way before. It makes sense, but that doesn't mean I want to be a part of it."

"I never expected you to change your views immediately. But you will see things my way." Vader says his eyes back to being ice cold.

"Please take me back to my room." Padme says once again as the former queen and senator.

"As you wish." Vader says, not bothering to take her hand as he leads her down to her room.

"I'll see you tomorrow Padme. Sweet dreams." Vader says turning and walking away. Padme pauses before closing her door.