I Need You

Chapter 13

True to her word, Padme arranged for them to travel back to Coruscant the following morning. The family's parting was a sad affair; none of them were sure when they would see the other. They all stood on the landing pad where Padme's ship was parked.

Ryoo looked at her Aunt sadly, "Aunt Padme stay with Ryoo?" She asked, softly.

"No, Ryoo, Honey, I have to go back to the Senate. It's not even my holiday," she hugged her younger niece tightly.

Anakin hung back, annoyed that he was causing all this pain. "Padme," he said, quietly, "you stay here. I will return once I have talked to the Council."

"No, Anakin, I won't leave you to deal with this on your own," she hugged him, tightly.

He smiled, "okay then," he said, happy that she was willing to help him.

"Goodbye," Sola said, embracing her younger sister, "take care of yourself and your family," she grinned.

"I will," Padme promised. The rest of the family said goodbye to both Padme and Anakin. The tension that had been with the family previously had now evaporated, leaving them all miserable at the parting.

Anakin stepped over to Ruwee, "Goodbye, Skywalker," he said, "take care of her and … uh … take care of yourself."

Anakin nodded, "goodbye, I'll return her to you soon." They shook hands before Ruwee pulled the Jedi into a brief clasp. Finally the young couple boarded the ship, on route for Coruscant.

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"You'll be back before you know it," Anakin said, pulling Padme into a tight embrace from behind and kissing her brow. "Do you want me to turn around and drop you back? My first offer is still open."

"No, Ani, I'm going to be with you, to help you. Besides, as sad as I am to part with them, parting with you would be even worse." She gave him a tender kiss. "I love you, Ani," she said.

"I love you too, Padme," he smiled, "so much. So how shall we occupy ourselves during the long trek home?" he asked, kissing her neck, tenderly.

"Sorry, Ani, I have a report for the Chancellor tomorrow."

"It can wait," he replied, caressing her body softly.

Padme whined, "Ani, I have to do it."

The young Jedi reluctantly got up, sighing. He moved back into the cockpit. In an instant Padme changed her mind. She moved to the ship's cabin and changed into a floaty, partly transparent night gown. Then she gently pushed open the door to the cabin. She leaned attractively against the door as Anakin turned to gaze at her. She flashed him an inviting grin and soon he was chasing after her into the cabin, shutting the door tightly behind them as they stretched out on the bed.

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The young couple were met by Obi Wan Kenobi. He was happy to have his Padawan back.

"Fun trip?" the Jedi Master asked.

"Define fun for me, Master," Anakin joked with his Master.

"As in enjoyable, cool?" Obi shot back.

"Yeah, it was," Anakin said, smiling sweetly at his fiancée. Padme grinned, watching the two interact.

Obi Wan beamed, "taking care of my Padawan's offspring?" he asked.

"As always," Padme promised.

"Very force strong, I can feel already, just like their Father." He commented.

"Their?" Padme asked.

"What do you mean 'their'? You didn't know?" He asked, "Senator, you're having twins," he informed her.

Both parents looked completely shocked. "Twins?!" Anakin exclaimed.

"Can't you sense it, Anakin, I expected better of you as a Jedi." Obi Wan supposed, amusedly.

"Oh yeah! I can feel them, Obi Wan. He's right, Padme, there's two!!!" the excited Father yelled.

Padme beamed, running to embrace him. They kissed softly, "we're so lucky, Ani," she exulted.

"Yes, Angel, we're blessed," he replied kissing her again, "so blessed."

Obi Wan watched them, remembering his lost lover and thinking more of the woman he desperately loved now.

"I'll see you later," Padme told Anakin.

"See you then, I'll be home as soon as I've talked to the Council," he promised.

"See you then, Anakin, Master Kenobi," she said, kissing Anakin one last time before climbing into her waiting speeder.

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