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I watched over Padmé screaming in pain Her crying, filling the room, she's giving birth already? No, no, it's too soon. What's going on? I was unable to move or do anything I just watched as my beautiful wife passed away.
I woke up in shock, my body covered in a thin layer of sweat, I tried to steady my breath. It was another one of those dreams just like I had with my mother... Those kriffing tuskens, I hate them. No, I can't hate isn't the jedi way besides they're dead anyway it doesn't matter anymore.I looked over to Padmé, she's so beautiful, the dream.. her dying, I couldn't let that happen. No, I wouldn't let that happen.
I stood up and went outside, looking at the beautiful city of Coruscant when I heard someone walking towards me "whats bothering you?" I took a deep breath she was so caring, so beautiful, so sweet oh how I loved her "Nothing" I sighed I didn't need Padmé worrying about my dreams, she needs to worry about her and our children. I glanced at the necklace hanging around Padmé's neck adorned with the japor snippet I gave her as a kid. "I remember when I gave this to you.."
And how could I forget that day an angel walked into Wattos only to be freed from slavery that day.. they should've taken Shmi as well, but its too late for that. Padmé's voice interrupted my thoughts. "Anakin, how long is it going to take for us to be honest with each other?" I was silent for a moment and decided to be honest. "It was a dream." Padmé looked at me sympathetically. "Bad?" What else did she think it was of coarse it was bad it's always bad, "like the ones I used to have about my mother just before she died."
Tension was flowing in the force, and it sent a slight shiver down my spine. I should've put on a shirt that it's cold out here. I took a deep breath and looked Padmé in the eyes, stars she was beautiful. "It was about you."
The air felt thick. I really didn't want to elaborate, but I knew Padmé would make me one way or another sure enough she asked, "And?"
I looked down, not particularly wanting to make eye contact at the moment. "It was about you."
We look at each other. A moment of concern passed between us, and I swallowed even though my throat was dryer than Mos Espa. Finally, after what felt like an eternity Padmé spoke up, "Tell me." I took a shaky breath and continued, "You die in childbirth." Padmé had a look of dejection and sympathy, and it broke my heart she spoke up again. "And the baby?" Babies In the dream, there were two twins, oh how I long to hold them in my arms a product of my love for Padmé. "I don't know."
Padmé sighed and took a step closer to me. "It was only a dream," she said, tenderly taking me into her arms. Oh, I'd do anything for her. I refuse to let her die. I don't care what it takes as long as she's safe. "I won't let this one become real, Padme." I meant it. I wouldn't. Maybe I couldn't save my mother, but I could save Padmé, and our children.
After awhile Padmé let me go, "Anakin, this baby will change our lives. I doubt the Queen will continue to allow me to serve in the Senate, and if the Council discovers you are the father, you will be expelled from the Jedi Order." I knew that. Hoenestly, I couldn't care. The Jedi order doesn't want me. The only reason they trained me was it was Qui-Gon Jinns dying wish, for the chosen one they really didn't care what happened to me...Maybe life would be better when I left the order, to have a life with my beautiful, beautiful wife and my soon to be children "I know."
After a few moments of silence, she spoke up again. "Anakin, do you think Obi-Wan might be able to help us?" A mix of anger and dread build up in my gut, did she tell him? Padmé wouldn't, no, no Obi-Wan can't know I won't allow it. "Have you told him anything?" My voice was harsher than intended, but that didn't matter right now. I'll apologize later. Padmé looked at me with an unreadable expression. "No, but he's your mentor, your best friend... he must suspect something." I sighed, Padmé was right, but still, he couldn't know. "He's been a father to me, but he's still on the Council. Don't tell him anything!"
Padmé's eyes softened, and she placed a tender hand on my cheek. "I won't, Anakin." I wanted to kiss her, but something deep down told me it wasn't the time for that. "I don't need his help, Our baby is a blessing, not a problem." I wrapped her in another warm embrace and kissed her lightly on the forehead "We should go back to sleep my love" my voice was dark and lustfull that wasn't what I intended on doing I quickly cleared my throat and led her back to the bedroom.
Laying down next to Padmé I wrapped my arms around almost as if I was protecting her. I wouldn't let her die no matter the cost. Eventually, my eyes fell heavy once again, and my breathing slowed as I fell into an uneasy slumber.