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The first thing to register in Padme's mind was the fact her throat was killing her. It felt raw and swollen and she also could feel her pulse in her throat. On top of that her head hurt and the bright lights filling the room did not help to ease that pain. Moving slowly in order to try and prevent her pain's from getting any worse, Padme managed to sit up before she let her eyes scan the room she happened to be in. It was not somewhere she recognized nor was the man in the corner who had his arms crossed against his chest as he leaned against the wall studying her.

"Padme," Anakin took a step towards her not wanting to upset her. He had no idea what her reaction to seeing him would be. "How are you feeling? Is there anything I can get you? You had me worried for a while. You've been unconscious for almost two days and the medical drones couldn't tell me why."

The woman in the bed narrowed her eyes in confusion. From the way the man spoke it was as if they knew each other, but try as she might she couldn't place his face. Emotionally she felt a pull between them and yet she was unable to figure out why she felt it or what it meant. Then she realized that she couldn't even place her own face. She had no idea who she was, who the man was, or what was going on and that terrified her.

"I-"She started coughing when she tried to speak. Each breath she took was like fire in her tender lungs and throat. After taking a few deep breaths she tried to speak again and thankfully it was more successful the second time around. "My head is throbbing in pain and my throat hurts. What happened? Where am I?"

Her husband frowned immediately feeling something was wrong. "You don't remember?"

Slowly she shook her head no. "No, I don't remember anything other than my name. I have no idea who you are or what is going on. Why can't I remember? Who are you? How did you know my name?"

All I want is your love.

Love won't save you Padme. Only my new powers can do that.

At what cost?

I have become the most powerful Jedi ever and I did for you. We can rule the galaxy together and make it the way we want it to be.

Anakin, you're breaking my heart. You are going down a path I cannot follow.

Because of Obi-Wan?

Because of what you've done! What you plan to do! Please come back, it's not too late.

Liar! You are with him! You brought him here to kill me!

No!

Let her go Anakin! Let her go!

You turned her against me!

You have done that yourself.

You will not take her from me!

The recently turned Sith wore a blank expression. His wife had no idea who he was. She did not remember the events on Mustafar which was a good thing. He could use this to his advantage could he not? It was almost as if someone was giving him a second chance. If Padme did not know anything about what was going on then maybe, just maybe he could get her to see his side. Her views wouldn't be tainted with memories from the Republic. She would have the ability to make her own decisions which he of course would try to sway to his way of thinking. Yes, this really could work in his favor.

"My name is Anakin Skywalker and I am your husband Padme." His voice actually shook with real emotion because it killed a little piece of what was left of his soul to know she had forgotten him, forgotten them. "We have been married for three years, but it was kept a secret because there are certain people out there who would never allow us to be together. These people are called the Jedi and I used to be one of them until I found out the truth of how they wish to destroy the government and take it over themselves. I never should have left you. I should have known they would come after you just to hurt me. They are not to be trusted Padme. The Jedi, especially my old mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi, will do whatever it takes to turn you against me. They will try to take our child and use him or her against us."

"I don't understand." She stated her hands flying to her temple as she tried to remember. This man was her husband? A Jedi, whatever that was, had tried to hurt her? It was all so confusing. "What did I do to make them so angry? There is something you are not telling me."

Anakin hid a small smile. Padme had always been smart and she could read him like a book. "You are a Senator and former Queen of the planet Naboo. When the Jedi counsel realized we were married they thought us to be too dangerous a threat to be left alive. At first they tried to turn you against me by telling you horrible lies and when that did not work well, they took more drastic measures."

Padme was horrified with what she was hearing. How evil these Jedi must been to try and kill not only she and her husband, but their baby as well. At least she had her husband to protect them, even if she did not remember him. "What are we going to do Anakin?"

The former Jedi couldn't believe how easily Padme was trusting him. This shouldn't be hard at all if he played his cards right. Palpatine would be thrilled to have Padme on the side of the Sith. "You have nothing to fear my love. I am friends with the Chancellor and he will help to protect you. I will not let anything happen to your or our child."

TBC…

AN: I hope that you all liked the first chapter. I know this is not the greatest story, but I really am trying here and I would love reviews if you have the time. I need to know what I could improve on and ideas would be great as well.

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