I Need You- Chapter 7
The speeder sped around Courusant's traffic lanes after the assassin. Anakin growled, the thought of someone trying to hurt his darling Padme infuriating him. He drew closer to the other speeder, curving expertly around one of the slender buildings. The assassin put in an extra burst of speed, but it was not enough to escape the determined Jedi.
Padme groaned from beside him and Anakin put his arm gently around her, rubbing her shoulder before moving down to the soft swell in her belly where their tiny baby nestled. He knew this was bound to make Padme feel the full extent of her morning sickness but it could not be helped, he didn't have time to return her to the temple and didn't dare leave her alone in this giant jungle of a city.
He sped around the fleeing speeder until he was a safe distance in front, causing it to brake suddenly to avoid hitting them and killing Padme, himself and the assassin. Jumping out of the speeder, Anakin ran to the other speeder and yanked the door open on the driver's side. A lightsaber flared out the space where the door had previously been and Anakin struggled to draw his blade in time to parry the blow. The other blades wielder shot out the door and pushed Anakin back against the nearest building. Pushing out the block, Anakin brushed gently against Padme and his baby's minds to check they were both alright.
He looked into his attacker's face and gasped, "Count Dooku," he snarled.
"Skywalker," the man returned, a smirk curling around his grey beard.
"You took my hand!" Anakin shot, angrily. "And you continue to attack the Senator."
"Ah, yes! A necessary loss for the future of the Republic." He grinned again, a cruel laugh torn from his throat.
Anakin paced, trying to control his soaring emotions. Dooku shot a bolt of Sith lighting which Anakin blocked. He held again and again, until Dooku's attacks slipped through his defences. Anakin was pushed to the ground, moaning. He pulled himself to his feet quickly, seeing the Sith had already crept away.
He returned to the speeder, annoyed but even more determined to protect Padme.
Anakin and Padme returned to Anakin's rooms, sitting in his small living room. He cooked her a simple lunch, realising it was early afternoon and Padme was now eating for two. They sat eating in silence, until Anakin spoke.
"Padme I made a decision earlier." He glanced briefly at her, feeling the soft lust for her rising in his soul. She moved closer, taking his hand and kissing him sweetly, before signalling him to continue. "I want to be with you, help raise our child. I love you Padme. I won't leave you and if you love me too, I want us to be together."
She smiled, "of course I love you, Ani."
He gave a heart-breaking grin, "If I have to, I'll leave the Jedi. I love you so much. Nothing will stop me."
She didn't reply in words but kissed him, letting their hearts write the scripts, sweet, sensual music of their story entwined with poetic lyrics. It told a story between their two hearts, a story only the lovers heard.
They kissed for what seemed all eternity to the two, until Anakin broke apart and said sweetly, "I love you!"
She replied, melodically, "I love you too, Ani!" She giggled, lightly against his chest and was soon joined by his amused chuckles. "So much!" She stated between giggles. Their sweet moment was interrupted by a knock at the door.
"Hello," Anakin called, getting up to answer.
"Anakin, it's me Obi-Wan. Can I come in?"
"Good afternoon, Master," Anakin said, letting the Jedi master in.
"Hello Padme," Obi-Wan said to her, "I must steel my Padawan from you for a bit."
"Sure," the Senator agreed. Anakin followed his master out the door, letting his eyes outline the sorrowful outline of their parting.
Hi, sorry for how long this has been updating. I had no idea what to do in this chapter and my summer exams are in two weeks.
Anyway, here it is, enjoy!
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