The Journey Begins

Once their family had left, Anakin and Padme were left standing alone. Anakin looked deeply into Padme's eyes, pulled her towards him, and kissed her. Padme kissed him back, and they stood there for a very long time

"I love you," Anakin said.

"I already know, Anakin. I love you too, so very much, and I want you to know that more than anything in the world," replied Padme, and stroked his face.

"Do you want to see how the galaxy has changed since we last departed from it?" asked Anakin.

"I would love to," said Padme, unbuttoning his robes and kissing his chest softly.

"Then hang on to me!" Anakin shouted, and plummeted down, like a swooping bird, amidst vortex of colour and sound. Padme had no choice but to hold on, so that her body was attached to his, facing him. She was screaming frantically, holding on to his strong figure.

"Anakin- please- WHAT ARE YOU DOING- please- STOP!" she screamed

"Not yet!" Anakin said mischievously, and descended further and further amidst Padme's screaming until they found themselves in the middle of space, in the midst of many stars.

"Sorry about that, Padme." Anakin said smiling. Padme, still attached to him, kissed him, telling him not to worry, laughing.

"It's because of the fact that we were so far into the depths of the force that we had to really push ourselves to get out," Anakin said, laughing.

"Now, where exactly do you want to go," Anakin said, kissing Padme's hair, and sneaking under her beautiful robes and feeling her soft skin. "My word, you are so beautiful, I would do anything you want..."

"I would really like to see the Jedi Temple. Has Luke actually rebuilt it, like you said?"

"Yes, yes, he has indeed-"

Padme cut him. "But first, I want to see the spot where we first expressed our love to each other."

Anakin grinned mischievously. "Of course, Padme, of course...I would do that. I would love to do that."

They flew to Naboo with astonishing speed, and reached Varykino.

"It's just as beautiful as I last remember it," said Padme.

"Not as beautiful as you," said Anakin.

Padme smiled and was lifted up by Anakin. They made their way to the meadows near the fountains and the lake. Anakin gently put Padme on the ground, and lay beside her. Anakin soon lifted Padme and put her on top of him so that her back was on his chest. They both looked around the magnificent place, and quietly reflected on their life together; how tumultuous and tragic it was, and how it eventually ended temporarily, and how they joined souls together, now forever.

After taking in the scenery, Padme turned around and kissed Anakin softly. They melted in the moment, and after many moments, Padme fell asleep on Anakin, as darkness loomed over on Naboo. Anakin lifted Padme, attached her to him, and started rising up over the atmosphere, ready to continue their journey to Coruscant, to see how the galaxy had changed.