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As promised, Yoda had talked to Obi-Wan and now he was heading to talk to Padme once more. Yoda wanted to end things without a fight because too many lives had been lost already on both sides. If a peaceful resolution could be found then the wise Jedi would try almost anything. In a way he could understand that Anakin had only acted as he had because of his fear of losing his wife and twin children. One of the main reasons Yoda thought there could be hope for the young former Jedi was because when he was re-watching the video holo where Anakin had slaughtered the younglings. After watching it a couple of times, the green Jedi had noticed a few things that he hadn't the first time he watch the horrendous video footage. For example, throughout the entire scene flashes of remorse would cross his features and there were a couple of times that he could swear there had been tears trailing down Anakin's cheeks. It was that remorse and show of emotion which gave Yoda the hope that maybe the 'chosen one' could indeed be redeemed.

When he finally entered the area where the former senator was being held, he hobbled over to the seat in front of her cell. "An agreement Obi-Wan and I have reached. Like to hear our ideas you would?"

The once queen of Naboo bit her bottom lip before she nodded. "Perhaps we can end this all today. As much as you all think I am being brainwashed I can assure that I'm not nor am I evil as I can assume many people now think me to be. If the Jedi are not corrupt then we should be able to come to a reasonable agreement. If you want me to trust you then you need to give me a reason to try."

"Wise indeed you are." He replied pressing his fingers to his chin in thought. "Young Skywalker you know better than us. If change you say he has then trust your judgement we should. Still, danger could be in is you if Darth Sidious learns truth of you he does. Protect you can your husband you think? Would you take the change of the twins being put in danger if Darth Sidious learns of their existence?"

Padme knew that he was taking this somewhere and so she urged him to continue. "I suppose you have an idea that could satisfy both parties?"

"Split up the children should be." Yoda told her watching her expression carefully for any sign of how she felt about his proposal. "Ensure their safety this plan does for Darth Sidious, powerful in the force he is and sense them he may."

The former queen felt her jaw drop open slightly. Did he seriously want to split up her children and take them away from her? That was not going to happen. "You want to take my children away from not only their parents, but each other as well? At least with Anakin and me we have a chance of keeping them safe! If I let you tear them apart it will only put them in even more danger. I know that Obi-Wan thinks he is going to turn them over to this Sith lord, but he would never do that no matter what the circumstances. Anakin had so many chances to hand us over and yet he didn't. I think that shows more of his true character than anything else. I am not going to split my children up; if I have to then I will die protecting them plain and simple."

The little green creature sighed since he had known she would say no. "Compromise then we must have?" He questioned waiting for her to give him a look stating he continues which she did a few seconds later. "A meeting with Anakin we must have. If intentions he has are pure then talk we will about the twins. If intentions not pure are his then consequences he must face. Do this you will?"

"I suppose we could give it a try, but I am not sure he will want to meet with you. After all, he does feel as if you betrayed him. If you allow me to leave in order to talk to him then I will see if he is willing to talk. The only condition I have is that if you do not find him a threat then you will leave my family alone. You have to give me your word that you won't come after us and if this is a trap or you go back on your word then all bets are off. I won't stop my husband from doing what he feels he has to do."

Yoda's expression turned to one of acceptance even though he wasn't entirely happen. "There is no try, there is only do and not do. Go back on my word I will not. Go with you Leia can, but stay with us must Luke to be sure come back you will. Leave tomorrow on shuttle pod and contact him you will. Will wait to hear from you about meeting time and place I will. Fair deal you think?"

"Considering I have no other options then I will take what I can get." She told him still not happy knowing her son would have to stay here and yet knowing that she had no other choice when it came to this matter. "Thank you for giving us the chance. I cannot promise he will agree to all of your terms, though I will do my best to make sure he listens. All I really want is to be done with it all so that we can just go somewhere and live our lives without so many threats above our heads. He deserves to have a happy life and I want to give him that. We just want to be done with it. With the galaxy in so much distress, my family is the only thing I am sure of and I pity the Jedi for not allowing themselves to have that. Love can be an extremely powerful thing when the time calls for it."

TBC…

AN: I hope that you all enjoyed this chapter and I would love to hear your thoughts. I am not sure if I want a battle to happen or not and I could go both ways. Let me hear what you think.

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