Artoo projected the holo image of Obi-Wan before Anakin. " Anakin. " said Obi-Wan. " Master." Anakin said while slightly bowing his head.
" Are you ready to come back? The council has organized a meeting with you as soon as you return. " he said sternly.
" What's all this about? " Anakin asked. Obi-wan hesitated to speak. ' Somethings not right here. Am I in trouble? ' Anakin thought to himself.
" I am not sure. Although they were a bit displeased that you disobeyed orders to remain on Tatooine. " Obi-Wan sounded displeased himself.
" Remember master that I did save your skin when we fought Dooku together. " Anakin hoped what he said would change Obi-Wan's thoughts a little.
" Yes I know you did... I appreciate it. " Obi-Wan paused for a little while. " Anyhow, I must go now. I have some important things to do. Please contact me when you leave. "
Anakin nodded his head. The hologram disappeared. It was a short talk with Obi-Wan, but he wasn't really the person he wanted to speak to right now.
He wanted Padmé. And he had her. He was glad too, but things shouldn't have to be this way.
It was all too much for him, but he couldn't disobey the jedi order. He promised his mother that he won't fail again.
minutes later
Padmé heard a knock on her door. " Come in. " Anakin pushed open her bedroom door. She was in her night gown, brushing her hair.
She smiled when Anakin walked in. He smiled back at her. He stood there for a little while, keeping his eyes on Padmé. " You are so... beautiful! " he said.
Anakin was going to miss her. She blushed as Anakin walked towards her. " And you are so... good looking! " she said smiling.
Anakin gave that sweet smile of his again. Padmé loved it. Anakin embraced Padmé, while thinking of how to say goodbye.
He wasn't leaving just yet... he was hoping to stay one more night and leave the next morning. Anakin squeezed Padmé tighter.
" What did Obi-Wan have to say? " she asked. She closed her eyes while Anakin kept his arms wrapped around her. She felt safe, she was happy at last.
" He wanted me to..." Anakin started to say. Padmé looked up at Anakin. He was looking past her.
" He wants me to return to Coruscant. And I have a feeling I won't see you, for a while. " he said slowly.
She rested her head back onto Anakin's chest. She didn't want him to go either. She didn't want to be alone again, but she took it all in well. She understood. He was a jedi... and she was a senator.
It was forbidden for them to be together, but neither of them could help it. " I will miss you Padmé! " Anakin finally said.
To know that she was loved, it made her feel like crying. " I'll miss you too. " she replied in her warming voice.
She wrapped her arms around tighter, only to cut her left arm while rubbing it against Anakin's mechanical arm. " OW! " Padmé said.
She forced herself out of Anakin's arms to hold the cut, it was bigger than a normal cut... but Padmé insisted to Anakin that it wasn't that bad.
Anakin got her a bandage and wrapped it around Padmé's arm. " I'm sorry. " Anakin said sympathetically.
" It's not your fault. These things happen. It isn't that bad Anakin, really. " she said in a serious tone.
Anakin hugged Padmé (carefully) and kissed her on the cheek. " G'nite. I'll be leaving in the morning. " Anakin closed her bedroom door and walked out.
next day
Anakin was ready to leave. He was debating whether or not he should wake Padmé and say goodbye.
He eventually decided he'd leave. He didn't want to see the pain on her face, for he wouldn't be able to stand it.
He picked up his cargo and made his way to the water speeder, he arranged to be transported later last night.
He stepped onto the dock and looked back at the house. He didn't want Padmé to come, for he thought he'd probably cry and make himself really depressed.
" Here, let me carry your bags. " offered Paddy, the speed boat driver. " Thanks. " Anakin replied.
Anakin stepped in the boat... and Paddy started the water speeder up. He then saw Padmé rushing down the stairs in her night gown.
He hoped she wouldn't be too angry for not saying goodbye, but he couldn't help it. " Goodbye Padmé! " Anakin shouted.
The speeder zoomed away " I'll miss you. " he said to himself. He only just managed to hear Padmé shout " I love you! ".
Little did Anakin know that this would be the last time he would see Naboo.