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It had been three days since Anakin experienced the nightmare on the space station. Since that point he hadn't slept a wink and instead focused on getting as far away as he could from anyone who may be a danger to Padme. His paranoia had started to grow when he thought about all the friends Obi-Wan and the other remaining Jedi had across the different planets making up the galaxy. Nowhere was safe enough to stop for more than a few hours. He knew it would better to just keep going, but he had to stop once in a while to get more supplies. At least it wasn't something he needed to worry about right now considering he had gotten supplies yesterday.

The former Jedi had left R2D2 in charge of piloting the ship for a while so he would be able to get in some practice with his light saber. He wanted to keep his skills sharper than ever because there was no doubt in his mind he would have to use them sooner rather than later. Anakin had made sure to leave C3PO with strict instructions to keep an eye on Padme who was still fast asleep. She needed all the rest she could get with the birth of their baby getting closer with each day which passed. Hopefully they would have found a safe planet to settle by that point because he would rather his child not be born on a star ship.

As he flipped his light saber on in the storage room he used to practice in, he let his thoughts go back to his child. He had never dreamed that being a father was in his destiny. When he had joined the Jedi order it had made clear that relationships and family ties were strictly forbidden. To be a Jed you had to give up any dreams you may have once had about having a family of your own. When he had married Padme in secret he still never really had thought about children. It was not that he hadn't wanted kids, but rather he had gone so long thinking it just was not possible. The day his love told him she was pregnant, everything had changed. Emotions he had never felt before swelled in his heart.

Are you alright? You're trembling, what's going on?

Something wonderful has happened. Ani, I am pregnant.

Th-That's wonderful!

What are we going to do?

We're not going to worry about anything right now alright? This is a happy moment, the happiest moment of my life.

"Wow you're really good at that." Padme had once again managed to sneak up on Anakin when he was lost in his thoughts. "I hope I am not interrupting your training or anything. I can go if you want."

"No, you are welcome to stay." Her husband smiled at her softly as he deactivated his light saber. "Had I known you were awake I would have put off my training until later. Where is C3PO? I am surprised he allowed to you in here. He doesn't like it when I have my light saber around you whether it is activated or not."

Padme blushed slightly as if she had been caught doing something she shouldn't. "Well I kind of tricked him in to thinking I was getting something to eat. He offered, but I needed a few minutes to myself. He is a very sweet droid and everything, but he can be a little, well I mean to say he has a tendency to,"

Anakin let out a laugh. "He can be annoying I know."

The former queen of Naboo's blush deepened. "I wouldn't say it exactly like that. I know he means well."

"Meaning well does not make him any less of a pain." He replied sitting down on a crate next to her. "You are much too nice to say anything against him though. You used to always lecture me about treating him more nicely."

"He may be a droid, but he has feelings too, I mean he does right?" Her expression melted in to one of confusion.

Anakin placed his hand over hers. "In a way he has feelings, yes."

Things grew quiet after that for a few moments. Neither Padme nor Anakin was sure what to say to the other. Padme because she didn't remember him and so she had no idea what they would normally talk about and Anakin because he had so much on his mind with worrying about the Jedi and Palpatine. Things were just so complicated right now for each of them and because of the situation the couple found themselves in, they were unable to turn to the other for comfort.

It was Padme who finally broke the silence. "Do you think you could teach me how to use one of those?"

Her husband was startled by her request. "You wish to learn how to fight with a light saber?"

"I thought it may be a good idea in case I have to defend myself one of these days." She replied with a shrug refusing to meet his eyes. "I know you mentioned I was good with a blaster, but what if I find myself in a position where I cannot use my blaster?"

"I would never allow you to be caught in such a position!" Anakin snapped, shocked that she would ever think he wouldn't be there to protect her.

"You are not all powerful Anakin." His wife argued despite the anger she could see brewing in his eyes. "You cannot always be there to protect me. Someday something is going to happen and you won't be there. Isn't it better that I know how to take care of myself for if and when that day should arise?"

"You're not going to let this go until I teach you are you my love?" He questioned with a frustrated sigh at the end for emphasis.

Her smile was almost blinding and it reminded Anakin of all the happy times they had shared together on Naboo when he had been watching over her. A time when things had been simpler. "Probably not, so you should stop arguing and just agree to teach me."

"I suppose it is better to give in now." He replied standing up with a smile and offering her his hand. Padme always had this way of getting him to do what she wanted even if he may not always agree. "We are going to start with staffs because I really do not fancy the idea of losing yet another part of my body."

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They had been practicing for a little over an hour by this point and even though Anakin had wanted to stop twenty minutes ago so as to not wear her out, Padme wanted to continue and she was teasing him with a grin on her face as she ducked a blow from his staff. "I thought you used to be a tough Jedi? Are you really going to let your pregnant wife win?"

"My wife tends to be stubborn when she wants to be." He tossed back jumping up and over her with practiced ease before landing behind her perfectly without so much as one stumble. "You need to remember that rest is important for you and the baby."

"So is the ability to defend myself." She told him bringing her staff around towards his midsection. "There will be plenty of time to rest later on. Who knows when I may have to defend myself in battle? The way you talk about the Jedi makes me fear that moment will be sooner than either of us would like."

Aggressive negotiations? What is that?

Negotiations with a light saber.

Anakin almost laughed at the memory. The look on her face had been priceless. It seemed like such a long time ago, but sparring with her had brought the memory back to the surface and yet it also reminded him that even if she became very skilled with a saber, any Jedi she may face would always have the upper hand since they had the force at their disposal and Padme did not. No matter how much she trained she would also be at a disadvantage.

"I already told you I won't let that happen love." This time when she tried to knock him off his feet he grabbed the end of her staff and jerked it forward which caught her off guard and caused his wife to crash up against his chest. "Nobody is ever going to touch you again. I may have been fool enough to trust the Jedi once, but I promise you I will not make that same mistake twice."

Padme let her eyes meet his blue ones and she was lost. Everything they had been doing fled to the back of her mind when their eyes locked together. Her breathe caught in her throat when his hand came up to caress the side of her face. The look on his face one she had never seen before, well she was sure she had seen the look before she just no longer remembered having seen it. Without realizing it her lips parted slightly as her tongue darted out to run along her bottom lip nervously.

'It looks like I win." Anakin's tone had turned husky as he gazed down at her. With everything that had been going on lately he hadn't realized just how long it had been since he and his wife were able to have some quality time together alone and being this close to her reminded him of how much he wanted, how much he always wanted her. "Am I right in assuming you are my prize?"

"You are overly arrogant Anakin Skywalker." She teased finally able to break eye contact. "What makes you think this isn't some sort of elaborate plan I have to distract you so that I can catch you off guard and win?"

The young recently turned Sith smirked grabbing her chin between his fingers. "I think the risk is worth the reward. I am willing to take my chances."

Padme could feel his breath against her lips considering they were almost touching. "That could be dangerous, not to mention it is a very reckless thing for you to do."

He shrugged lowering his head slowly towards her. "As you get to know me again you will come to the conclusion I like a little danger and you do too even if you never openly admitted it."

Silence came upon them again, but this time it was not awkward. Electricity filled the small area as their lips almost touched only to be stopped by the sound of C3PO entering the room. The robot came forward which allowed Padme the time to take a few steps back in order to clear her head. What had she been doing? Yes she was married to this man, but she did know him and here she was almost ready to jump him.

"I am dreadfully sorry to bother you Master Anakin." The droid stated as he entered the room fully. "There is a message for you and I thought you would want to know immediately. R2 came across it and he thought you'd want to hear it. It is from-"

Anakin held his hand up to silence the robot. He had a pretty good idea who it was from and he didn't want to talk about it in front of his wife. "I will be there in a moment C3PO."

The droid nodded before leaving quickly. Master Anakin had been prone to bad moods recently and he did not want to be a victim of one any time soon. As he left Anakin sighed before looking at his wife. He had been so close to getting what he wanted, but apparently that would have to wait. There was business to be handled and everything must wait. In the long run this would all be worth it and he had to keep reminding himself that. Everything he was doing was so that he, Padme, and their child could have the lives they deserved. A life where there was no need to hide or live in fear.

"I am sorry this must end sooner than I would have liked my love." He pressed a kiss to her forehead. "There are a few things I must take care of, but I will join you in our quarters for dinner. I love you my angel."

TBC…

AN: I hope that you all enjoyed this chapter. I made it longer to show how much I appreciate all of your reviews. They really mean a lot to me and make me want to update more often. I wanted to show that Anakin and Padme still have that passion between them. So I need advice from you all. Who do you want the message to be from? It will either be from Palpatine or Obi-Wan who doesn't know where they are, but he sends Anakin a message you know letting him know that he IS coming for him. What do you all want to see?

Please R&R like always!