Chapter 8

Mature content in this chapter.

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'If You Kiss My Neck, I'm Not Responsible For What Happens Next.'

Even deep in her sleep she could not shake him from her memories, often they were of pain, suffering, but this time...this one was different. It was..passionate, loving, romantic, it drew her in, so deep, so deep anyone from the outside would consider her sleep lifeless...she wasn't in this galaxy anymore, she was in her own...with him. .

Anakin had not long come home from a few weeks away on duty and despite this short time being home, the pair of them knew that Anakin was to be sent away once more, embark on a mission that would cost him 8 months from her, it would feel like a life time, as each day passed they would long for the touch of their lover more and more, she didn't want to think about that just yet.

His remaining days on Coruscant were spent on meditative leave, so he could rest and recoup ready for his heavy duties in the war, she too had been given a couple days leave after representing in many debates and political conflicts that left her with little rest. It was perfect, almost as if the galaxy was granting them their freedom to spend time together, to be truly married. Anakin convinced the council to allow him freedom on Alderaan, he promised his retreat would be no more than three days and he would keep from the heavy populated areas to prevent conflict to the peaceful planet. Padme had written her leave for Naboo to spend time with her family for the next couple days, she would take time to visit them but first and foremost her time was being spent on Anakin. Instead Batuu was their destination together. In the depths of Batuu's woodlands, where they would not be disturbed and be noticed, where they could be husband and wife they way they had always wanted. It was a small hut but it was perfect for them, they didn't need anything else.

Anakin watched how is wife of 4 years walked out of the cool blue lake, the sun beaming down on her body as he long brown wet hair fell from her shoulders, she was a goddess, she was perfect. He smiled as he leaned against a tree, in a thin grey tunic much like he had wore on Naboo on his first solo mission, when he was to protect her. The smile on his face could not be wiped from him, no matter how hard you tried. "You should really try it Ani, the water is so refreshing." She called over to him with a smile as she squeezed her hair of the water before tying it in a lose low bun, so informal yet beautiful. Only he saw her in her informal days, her natural beauty took his breath away every time. He chuckled at her words before shaking his head, "No, I'd much rather watch you." He said with a soft smile, folding his arms, he could watch her all day if he was allowed. She smiled walking over to him before placing her hands on his chest, "You're far to dressed for my liking." She teased lifting his tunic over his head and allowing it drop by their feet, she thought it was only fair since she was in her swim wear. Anakin smiled at her words allowing her to remove his upper clothing, his eyes never left her and he watched how she observed his strong build. The soft touch of her fingers as they traced down his skin, across his battle wounds and scars, she admired them greatly, for his bravery. Her finger ran over his right shoulder, over one scar where he had been shot by a blaster, before running it down to his chest, another scar from shrapnel, over to his strong abdominal, she traced the lines of his abs before feeling the slightly different texture in his skin on his left side, from where Count Dooku had shocked him with his force lightening, the same day he lost his arm. Anakin breathed out softly, slightly shaky at her touch, it soothed him but made him nervous all at once, her eyes met his as she moved both her hands to his brought shoulders, her cool hands from the water soothed his warm skin, before he felt them slowly make their way down his arms. When she reached the dark leather glove she looked too it, from his elbow down, she went to un strap it to move it off him before she was stopped. "Padme no..." He whispered out using his left hand to stop her from removing his glove, she looked to him, she knew how insecure he still was about this. "Ani..." She whispered moving her hand to his cheek, "I love you...no matter what." She assured him before leaning up to kiss him softly, he instantly seemed to relax and their foreheads lingered on each other's for a moment before he sent her a small nod, trusting her. She slowly removed the glove from his arm revealing the mechanic arm he had been given, kissing from his shoulder down, too his elbow and down the cold metal of his arm until she reached his hand, lifting it up to her face softly before kissing the palm of it and placing it against her cheek, closing her eye and letting out a soft breath as she held her hand on top of his metal one that cupped her cheek so perfectly. Anakin let out a soft breath of love, of passion before moving his human hand to her other cheek and leaning down to kiss her so deeply, so lovingly.

She lay on her back on the soft mattress they had as a bed, her swim wear removed before even stepping inside the bedroom, her husband lay on top of her, so gently, so carefully, his clothes too spread across the floor as they had made their way to the bedroom. The thin white sheet covered his lower half whilst his upper half rest against the bare skin of her chest, his fingers tangled in her hair as he felt the tip of his length push against her inner thigh with every breath he took. Smiling up at him she ran her own hand through his hair before letting it rest on the back of his neck, leaning up to kiss him just as deep as he had kissed her before, in the same moment she felt him, felt him slowly push himself inside of her, with a sexual breath escaping both their lips and taking shelter in each others. The moans that escaped her lips were heaven to him, the groans that escaped him lips made her heart race in ways she could never find the words to explain. His hand interlocked with her own as he pushed it above her head, his hips picking up a quicker yet passionate pace as the pleasurable sounds echoing around them increased, intensified, his other hand found her way to her thigh, gripping it tightly as she lifted it up against his side. "Oh Anakin..." she moaned out as her head fell back further into the mattress, the sound of his name caused him to groan out in pleasure as he leaned his forehead down on her shoulder, nipping and kissing at it softly, he could never get tired of this feeling. Gripping her thigh as their moment continued throughout their romantic afternoon, he felt her tighten around him, which meant only one thing, he was all too familiar with this feeling, he knew exactly what it meant and he knew that he would be close behind her. Padme wrapping her arms around his neck and broad shoulders as her moans and whimpers became more intense through her orgasm, bringing him close to her as she came undone around him, before hearing his own intense pleasurable groan and his own undoing inside of her. Looking up to him she couldn't help but smile as the pair lay with each other, still connected she just smiled, running her hand through his sweaty hair kissing him softly. "I love you more than you know.." She whispered softly to him, Anakin smiled kissing her cheek, "I wish I could find the words to explain to you the things you make me feel..." He whispered back leaning down to kiss her once more.

Those days had passed quickly, Padme was sad it was over but only made her look forward to more of those moments with him in the future. After saying goodbye to her husband once more as he took off for his next mission with his master, she sighed sadly to herself knowing she would once more have to adapt to life without him by her side, so afraid that this would be her forever. But a month had gone by and it had gone incredibly quick, then slow and quick again. Padme had fallen ill and had to take some time from her duties once more, staying in bed most of her time, it worried Anakin especially since he was in outer rim territories light speeds away from Coruscant, he couldn't come and help her, look after her. She had assured him that she was fine and would be fine though, she didn't deserve a man so loving and caring, and her assurance for him was okay for a while, until she needed assurance of her own, that everything was going to be okay, because her medical results came back and she was no longer just eating for one anymore. The thought of it made her throw up in the process of accepting it, but her main concern was Anakin, what was she going to do? She couldn't tell him he was going to become a father through a holographic communication, wait, she couldn't tell anyone he was going to become a father, what was she going to tell people? The senate would become curious once she began showing, an 'unwed' pregnant woman, serving in the senate, it would be a disgrace. Oh how she wished Anakin was here to comfort her, he would know what to do. She was going to tell him in person, she figured he would be home in a matter of weeks, his missions never lasted longer than 2 months, that still gave them plenty of time to figure out what they were going to do...8 months, 8 months had gone by, she kept her secret well and only a handful of people knew, but the one person she needed and wanted to tell the most still didn't know. Thankfully he was returning home that day.

"Padme." a robotic voice woke her up from her passionate dreaming, gasping for air as she shot up, noticing it was still dark outside, she mustn't have been asleep for more than an hour. Normally she would have gone back to sleep with no problems, these dreams had become all to normal for her now, she was used to the memories never leaving her, no matter how hard she tried. But, this time was different, she felt uneasy, standing up she walked through to her main communal area, it still so dark due to the night hours, seeing her sleeping droids and their flashing lights every now and then, something, something was drawing her outside. Her movements were slow and cautious once more, as she quietly opened her door closing it behind her to stand out in the night air, outside her home. She looked around at the open land, it went on for miles and miles, nothing but desert land, she was so confused, taking a few steps more to investigate, everything appeared to be okay so she turned to go back inside, but then there it was, that robotic breathing she so frequently heard stopped her in her tracks as she took a deep breath, her heart beat pumping with nerves, turning around slowly she saw him, a figure, just the lights of his machine suit flickering every now and then, she didn't feel threatened but she questioned whether she was still in her dream, whether this was real. Taking one step forward, making her ten feet apart, always ten feet apart, she saw a better glimpse of him, his suit reflecting the Tattooine moon. This wasn't like her trance, it was a little more uneasy, but she knew he wasn't real, that he wasn't stood in front of her, she couldn't explain it, it was strange.

"You're just a memory..." She twitched at his words, swallowing hard at the pain in his voice as he tried to rid himself of her haunting, "As are you." She responded simply, quietly, cautiously. "Why are you here?" He asked once more, for Vader Padme was inside his head, he wasn't there, he was on his ship and she, she was sleeping in her bed, but the force had connected them so strongly, for a reason she was so unsure about, she couldn't quite understand what was going on, was he here? Was he not? "Why are you?" She asked him back, in fear, what if he was here, she couldn't give him too much information. "Free me from this pain." Was all he said, what pain? was she causing him pain? almost a year gone by and he was still haunted by his actions, by her death, by her. She shook her head sadly choking out a whisper, "I wish I could..." She said moving her hands to her chest, her body blocking access to her hut. He didn't answer, just withdrew his red lightsaber that caused her to flinch, before plunging it through his robotic suit.

Padme shot up from her dream in a gasp, her hand held to her stomach where Vader had stabbed himself in her thoughts, it was morning, she could see the light creeping through, she could even hear R2 and Threepio waking up from their down time. What was happening? Obi Wan had taught her to control her own mind, but now she felt like that control was slowly slipping from her grasp. One thing she did know for sure, was that Anakin was suffering, that he needed help, and that her dream meant something, she had to save him..

"Anakin..." She whispered to herself before burying her head in her hands.

She had to save him, but when?

How?