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Obi-wan was silent as he listened to Padme tell he and Yoda all about her dream. Apparently she had come up with this theory about love being a weakness for the Sith. He wasn't sure if he believed her or not because he had never seen such a thing and yet he did not say anything because it seemed as if Yoda actually found her theory interesting and if Yoda was interested then he would keep his opinions to himself for now since he respected the older Jedi and had no intention of disrespecting him by stating his opinions on the subject. It would be different if someone asked what he thought, but until that happened he decided to sit quietly and listen to the conversation going on around him.

"It was as if I was there in the room watching it happening, but unable to do anything." The former Queen stated as she rocked Leia in her arms and Luke was sleeping soundly in the next room. "I have never had an experience like that before, well not that I can recall at this time, so I think I had that dream for a reason. I am not sure exactly how to explain it though I will do my best."

Yoda nodded once as he leaned heavily against his cane. "Any information you can offer at all help us it will."

Padme took a deep breath as she tried to recall every little detail from her dream. Sometimes even the smallest of details could be the biggest help. "Palpatine had this look, like one of actual pain, whenever Anakin mentioned a positive kind of emotion. I think that it actually hurt him if that is even possible. Anakin told me that the Jedi believe loves is a weakness because it can turn to fear and fear can turn you towards the dark side, but what if love wasn't meant as a weakness for you? What if the truth is that it is actually an asset to the Jedi? I have this theory and know it is going to sound crazy, but please bear with me. You all thought that Anakin was the chosen one right? Well I still believe in that. The only difference I have to your way of thinking is what the prophecy meant. It was said he would bring balance to the force. You all took that to mean he would wipe out the Sith, but that wouldn't bring balance because it would tip the favor to the side of the Jedi. If Anakin was on either side permanently it would give them and edge over the other. I think that everything that has happened had to and I know that sounds horrible since so many people have lost their lives already, but honestly that is how I see it. Anakin turned to the side of the Sith because he was afraid of losing me and if I had died he would have most likely fallen permanently to the dark feeling as if he had nothing to live and fight for, yet because the twins and survived, he was on the edge of both sides. I am not saying after all is said and done he will rejoin the Jedi because we all know too much has happened, but I do not think he will be evil either. Love started this and I know that backs up your theory about emotions making you weak, but then again, if he did not love his family he would not have gone to such extremes to keep us safe. It was his love for us that saved him from falling completely and Palpatine knows that. He used Anakin's fear to try and control him, but the more emotions Anakin shows, and the more he rebels against the pull of the Sith, it weakens Palpatine. If you could have seen him in my dream I know you would agree with me."

"Perhaps right you may be." Yoda replied while rubbing his chin as he always did whenever lost in thought about something. "Often truth in dreams lie. See what you did for a reason I believe. Force sensitive you are not, but does not mean you lack ability to see certain things. Tied to the force you are through Anakin and your children. This dream you had for a reason, though what that reason is may be debatable, but only you can know what you saw, so we must trust in you. Your call this is Padme. What do you think we should do? Continue on the path we are on or take a new direction? Follow you I will with whatever path you choose. Unite during this time we must. Agree do you Obi-Wan?"

The other Jedi looked up slightly started when he heard his name. he had been so lost in his private thoughts that he had almost forgotten the current conversation taking place at this time. "Whichever route you think we should take then I willow follow without question Master Yoda."

The small yet wise creature nodded as he look ever at Obi-Wan reading his body language. "Happy about this you are not. If fears you have then feel free to state them."

"I think that we need to be careful." He admitted looking over at Padme before quickly shifting his gaze back to Yoda. "I am willing to admit that I was wrong about how far Anakin had fallen, and yet while he is not as gone as I first thought, I honestly believe we still need to keep a close eye on him. That is why I am going to let myself get captured. It was something I had talked to him about before he left and the only reason we never said anything is due to the fact we had no idea if it was something I was going to do or not, but now that I have decided what I want to do, I knew I had to tell you. Anakin is going to make sure I am not killed. We have that covered. If he brings me in then by the rules of war he will be in control of my fate. Of course some things will have to happen, but nothing permanently damaging I hope. Padme, I know the things I have done lately were wrong and no amount of apologies will ever fix it, but I swear to you that I am going to make sure Anakin comes back to you, even if it means I have to give up my own life to make sure it happens."

"Thank you." She whispered with her voice full of sincerity. "Thank you for giving him a chance. Yoda and I will continue with meeting up with former Senate members since Palpatine thinks I am dead, which reminds me, I think there should be a funeral or something, you know a service to keep up the rouse. I have already gotten in touch with my family and they have been moved somewhere safe thanks to Ani. Even if Palpatine thinks me dead, it does not mean he wouldn't go after my remaining family in order to sever any connection Anakin my have with them. He will want to be absolutely sure he has my husband under his thumb and we have to play along for now until the time comes where the truth will be revealed and a new government established. Good lucky Obi-Wan and if you can, please tell my husband his family loves and misses him and to hurry back to us because we will be waiting. We will always be waiting until he is back where he belongs with his family. Maybe if things go well you can be a part of that family as well. Things will never be the same, this I know, but sometimes change can be better."

TBC...

AN: Hey everyone, I am sorry it has been taking me longer to update, but my health is declining faster than it was and so I take every few days off just to regain my energy. As soon as I get a new liver then things will be better and so I am hoping that happens sooner rather than later.

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