: Shmi was happy to have her, having gotten several letters from her son about how he had been married in secret and couldn't bring anyone into it. "Can I get you anything?" She asked Padme gently.

: Padme looked completely miserable and empty. She sighs softy and shakes her head " No thank you.. "

: Shmi looked concerned at her daughter in law, and placed a hand on her shoulder. She wanted to ask of her son, but felt she might not like the answer. "You should eat though... for yourself... and the baby."

: Padme nodded " Yes you are right" she said quietly. She looked up at Shmi " ... he is alive.. but lost" she offered quietly wanting to tell her something. Explain why se had to come here.

: Shmi brought Padme some stew and sat it before her, sliding into a chair oppsit the girl. A sigh escaped her lips "My Ani? Lost?"

: Padme at the stew slowly " .. Not literaly. He.. " she closes her eyes for a moment " He has gone down a dark path" she had basically been dropped off she didn't know what Shmi had been told about why Padme was brought there.

: ate*

: Shmi had a sad but motherly expression on her face. She managed to remain calm. She had loved her son ever since he was born... even though in truth, she barely knew him. What he had known, had been good... but she took the news to meet the oppisit. "What has he done?" She asked softly.

: Padme closed her eyes again, and then slowly and carefully. Trying to be as gentle as se could with it all. Told Shmi of her son. Of what had happened to him. How when she last seen him he was going to kill her former master, and now.. she was in danger. Needed to be protected from her own husband.

: Shmi reached a hand across the table to Padme... curlin her fingers around her hand. "You are safe here with me. I do not know what is going on with him... but I trust that he is still the good kid he always was deap inside. If he is doing bad things.. it is for a cause he belives in..."

: Padme held Shmi's hand " thank you.. for welcoming me and being so kind. I hope that... he will come back" she said though she did not beleive that he would. When he threatened her, tough not directly, she knew he was truely gone.

: Shmi closed her eyes. "I wanted only good things for him. That is why I help him get offworld... to Naboo... when he was three. I wanted him to be safe from the hardships of slave life." A mother's sense... she seemed to understand what was behind Padme's words.

: Padme stood up, she walked over and put her arms around Shmi's shoulders in a hug " you did everything you could. Anything after that .. was his own choice. "

: Shmi nodded, patting her hand. "Everyone makes their own choices..." She said softly, feeling Padme's warmth about her.

: Padme just stood there for a moment, needing to feel a person close to her. She moves away after a moment . She wanted to try to contact Obi-Wan but it wasn' safe. She would have to wait, find out if he was still alive.She was 8 months along now. She could really give birth any moment now.

: She hadn't felt him die though. Vader hadn't killed him... but he had killed other Jedi... and thanks to Senate opinion... the Jedi were being rounded up and executed by the Sith... under the orders of the new Emperor. The republic was dead.. the war was over... long live the empire.

: It took a few days for the news to reach Tattooine being a little out of the loop. When Padme heard she got very depressed. Everything she had worked for, her friends and fellow Jedi had been killed Destroyed by the empire that her husband was so faithfully working for.

: And he, calling himelf by his Sith name now, was at the new emperor's right hand. He was hunting and killing Jedi... and didn't seem to know where Padme was. Obi-Wan on the other hand, had managed to track her down. He was in his JEdi robes as he appeared at the Lars homestead one day.

: Padme loved Anakin. not Vader, so the person who stood beside the emperor was not her husband. The more she learned the more depressed she got. Shmi had given her a small room of her own, which is where she stayed most of the time coming out only for meals. Which she only ate for the babys sake

: "Padme?" Obi-Wan's voice suddenly came from her small doorway.

: She looks up not seeming to beleive it at first. Then she stood up and hugged him tightly " Obi-Wan.. " she nearly started to cry

: Her master put his arms around her, holding her carefully. "Shhh... I'm here. It took a while but I got here."

: She buried her head into his chest " Obi-Wan... he is gone ..I lost him " she was crying now.

: The Jedi rubbed her back, rocking her a bit. "I'm happy he... didn't find you here. I was terrified.. that he would have found you."

: "I know he is looking for me.. " she said not moving from Obi-Wans embrace " he'll find me eventually I am sure of it. I can't hide from him forever. He is poweful.. he'll find me"

: Obi-Wan nodded, kissing her forehead. "He will.. and I'll be ready for him... you must too."

: She looks up at Obi-Wan. " What do you mean? " he felt the baby kick as they were still hugging

: He gave her a sad look. "The emperor will loose power without him. He must be... taken out."

: She looks down " He isn't Anakin anymore is he? "

: Obi-Wan shook his head. "He lost himself to the dark side long ago. He belives he loves you... but... it's corrupted by the Sith."

: She nods " I will do whatever I have... to protect my baby" she didn't care about herself. It was her child who she worried for now

: The Master nodded, puttin his hand on her belly. "I can't let the Sith take this one... not destroy another innocent child..."

: She nods, and put her hand on top of his. She needed his help now, and she felt something stir within her as his hand rested on her belly " I think we should send Shmi somewhere else. I do not want her to be hurt by him. " she said in a whisper.

: "I'll talk to her husband... maybe we can get them away for a few days." Obi-Wan agreed. "And Padme... I'm truely sorry... for this. You do not deserve such anguish in your life." He put a comforting hand to her cheek, "I hope.. when the baby comes... that will bring you the comfort and peace you've been lacking."

: She leans up and kisses is cheek softly " Something will.. or I shall die" she said quietly. She slipped out of the room and went to sit out side for few moments. To allow Obi-Wan to talk to Shmi's husband about having them leaving for a few days. Obi-Wan and padme would stay

: And so the Jedi Master and his former Padawan were alone at the Lars Homestead when they finnaly lured the Sith Lord Darth Vader to them. He had been looking for Padme... and had no idea Obi-Wan was still alive. So Obi-Wan was able to hide as the Sith Lord got out of his shuttle and crossed towards the mostiure farm

: She was outside waiting, though not looking at him. Her eyes were out over the vast landscape of dull nothing. Part of her feeling that was her fate.. to become nothing. Though she was still clearly with child so perhaps she wold survive based on that alone.

: Vader's black robes swirled about him as he walked along the sands of the planet he had been born on long ago. He saw his wife, her beauty... her swollen belly and couldn't help but smile. He was here for her... and his child... "Padme." He called as he approuched.

: Slowly she turns toward him, her eyes red from her tears. She had been crying a lot since Obi-Wan had returned. Thinking of her life, and the man she had loved and lost. " Anakin" she responded refusing to call him by his new name

: He brought a hand to her cheek, giving her a strange but gentle smile. "I've missed you terribly." He told her. "I almost didn't belive you were all the way out here. With my mother."

: She forces a smile " It was.. out of danger, and I.. thought it would be nice. I haven't seen her in a long time"

: "The emperor agreed to parden you on my behalf... you can come back to Coruscant with me." He suggested, droppin his fingers from her cheek.

: She nodded " You know" she said softly turning to walk inside " What will you do.. I am sure I will not go unpunished" inside she had her light saber hidden. In case she needed it

: He followed her inside, shaking the dust from his hair. "I want to take you back home with me... to be with you."

: She sits down " .. That is not answering what I said.. what will you do to me? "

: "Do to you?" He asked, tilting his head a bit. "I havn't decided."

: She nods silently " Betrayl must be a very grave offence"

: "It is. I had hoped you wouldn't but... you did anyway... you betrayed me to the Jedi."

: "I needed to try to save Obi-Wan" she said not ashamed of her actions

: "Your bond with your master was strong.. as is my bond to mine..." He stood before her, jaw set as he gazed down at her.

: "But I failed" she said softly " your bond is then very strong"

: "Is that hard for you to understand?" He wanted to touch her again, but held back. This wasn't going to be easy... she didn't seem to want to come back with him

: She shakes her head " no I understand it very well. " could she go back? Should she? She wished she could ask Obi-Wan but.. of course she couldn't.

: For the sake of her child... she couldn't save her husband... but she could save their child... from being consumed by the dark side of the force. "I want you to come back with me... but you don't want to.. do you?" He asked softly.

: She stands up slowly and walks over to where she had ther light saber conceled she got a glass fo water and stood there " I don't know.. I love Anakin" she said softly " But you are not him any more are you ? "

: Vader's eye twitched slightly. "I've always been me..." He sighed, "Though I've been... a Sith.. for three years if that's what you're asking. And wanted for longer... Dooku was in the way."

: Could she do it? She knew she had to kill him, if she left with him she woud not get the chance. He would.. probably destroy her before they got back " I see" she said quietly. She was so confused

: He watched her carefully, but either didn't notice or blocked out the lightsaber... "Padme... what's really bothering you?"

: She reaches out and picks it up in her hand, and turns around and ignites it " I am sorry " she said. With that she moves to thrust the light saber into his chest

: Perhaps he had seen it coming... he could have stopped it easily... if it had been someone else, it would have been them with a blade through them.. not himself. He felt the pain of it, and winced... his face grimacing from physical pain... but... he did not, feel angry.... or betrayed... there was no hate in his eyes as he looked at the strange sight of a lightsaber through him... then back at her. It was hard to breath... "Padme.."

: She removed it, and shut it off, she looks at him her eyes filled with tears " I'm sorry.. I had to.. to save you.. and save our baby.. " she started to sob as she watched him die "I love you "

: He sank down to his knees before her... not even reaching for his own blade. He gazed up at her, reaching to touch her leg as he trembled lightly... his body feeling numb. "I love you too.." He managed, tears filling his eyes...

: She kneels down, pulling his blade from his side and throwing it across the floor. Part of her afraid and part of her want him to die without that mark at his side. " .. I'm so sorry " she said again

: His head fell apon her shoulder, his eyes closing a bit. He couldn't.. feel anything but her... "Don't be.." He managed. This was a commitment of his love for her... his acceptience.. of finding death at her hand... after fighting so hard against the Jedi... and striving to prove himself before his master...

: She kisses his head, and then his lips, she knew he had let her kill him. There was nothing else that made sense "I'll always love you " she held him to her chest, rocking him gently.

: He heard her words... but couldn't respond to them... he stopped trembling against her... slidding into the darkness that had taken him long ago... feeling no hate or rage... only love for her.

: She rocked him back and forth still, she would sit there long after he had finally gone. Obi-Wan would have to come in to remove her from her dead husbands side.

: When Obi-Wan got back, he found her... and frowned lightly. He had been worried to leave her alone... doubted she could face him but... apprently she had. Without damage to the homestead either. He wanted to ask if she was already, but felt that would be a bad move. Instead, he walked slowly to her side, and sat down.

: She looks at Obi-Wan, her eyes red and cheeks wet She didn't say anything, she carefully laid Anakin down as if she was worried she could still hurt him. She moves over and wraps her Anakin and started to cry hard " .. He is dead .. I killed him"

: Obi-Wan ran a hand down her back to try and comfort her. "I'm sorry Padme... It... it needed to be done." He said softly. Then he put his arms around her, trying to hold her close.

: She curls up into him.. " I know.. " suddenly she cries out and her hand goes to her stomach " .. ohhh.. " she closes her eyes and whimpers as the pain comes yet again

: Obi-Wan was startled for a momment. "Padme... are you... having contractions?" He asked. He was worried about her. She might die from this... but the baby would need her.

: She nods " yes.. " her breathing came in gasps.. " ohhh.. " she whimpers again " Help me up.. " she ordered they would have to leave Anakin on the floor for now

: Obi-Wan nodded, helping her towards the bedroom Padme had been given. "Grieve later, focus on this for now... your baby... his baby... the part of him still alive." He hoped that might give her some comfort.

: She nods, and cries out some more.. she tells him to try to get Shmi back. Wanting as much of Anakin with her as she could . She lied on the bed breathing hard and deeply as the waves of pain washed over her

: There was no time to call for Shmi... and Obi-Wan doubted she'd be in any shape to help the birth once she found her son's dead body on the floor.. so instead he just lay her down and started helping her out of her lower clothes.

: She fought with him, but accepted that she needed his help now.. and that her focus was on the baby now. Once her clothes are off she cries... as the pain gets more intense.

: Obi-Wan put his hands on her legs, trying to steady his own breathing. This was a strange situation for him.. and he was sure it was far worse for her.. she might even... die... because of her grief in this stressful situation. "Breath Padme.. Breath." He told her.

: Wtihin a fairly short period of time, she had given birth to a beautiful healthy baby boy. Though that was not all.. she cries out again " oh... Obi-Wan " she looks at him.. she pushes hard.. and he realizes there is another baby

: "Twins?" Obi-Wan gasped... hopin it wasn't more then that. This was... incredible! Setting the baby boy gently and safely down on a chair, he worked to get the second one out.

: She cries out loud, and with that the other baby was born, a baby girl. Padme fell back onto the bed, covered in sweat and tears " .. are they okay? " she asked " please tell me they are okay "

: Obi-Wan smiled down at the girl in his arms. "They are both perfect.. a boy and a girl." He told her, placing the girl in her arms before picking up the boy.

: She looks down at the baby in her arms, and manages to stop her tears " My baby" she said softly " Luke. and Leia" she says softly.

: Obi-Wan knelt at her side, holding Luke. "You've done well Padme... but... don't give up alright? They will need you."

: She looked at him " .. Obi-Wan.. I need.. you to stay with me. I can't do this alone"

: "I will.. I promise. I have no where else to go." He told her softly, running a finger over the boy's cheek.

: She looks at her baby boy.. " he looks like his father.. " she said softly. Though there was no pain in it. It was comfort, in seeing that her husband was still with her.

: Obi-Wan smiled at that. "And Leia.. I think she looks like you."

: She smiles and looks at Obi-Wan differently than she had before " .. Thank you.. ... for everything. I know I .. disappointed you "

: "You havn't Padme... I'm proud of you." He assurd her. - The crib that had been made... was only for one... so the other had to be rested gently on a chair that was close enough when Obi-Wan went to the body laying in the next room.

: Padme forced herself to sit up to watch over her children Peering out of the door she wnated to know what Obi-Wan was doing. She didn't like to look though, to see the body of her dead husband. who she had killed.

: Who had said he loved her... and that she shouldn't be sorry... --- Obi-Wan peered at her from the door. "I... will you come Padme? I found some things that will burn."

: She stood up, the babies were asleep now resting peacefully. She walked over to where Obi-Wan was.." .. Shouldn't we wait.. Shmi should be here... "

: "You are right... I have sent her word.. of both the good and the bad... they will be back in a few hours... until then... will you... talk to me? Tell me... why he didn't... attack you?"

: She nods " Okay.. are.. are they angry with me?" she asked as she walks out to sit with him and talk

: "Why would I be? You saved my life Padme... even though it cost you dearly... but even if you hadn't.. I couldn't be angry with you... for following your heart." He manged a smile as he sat next to her.

: She nods silently " .. I be Shmi is... I killed her son" she looks at him her eyes welling up with tears again

: Obi-Wan placed a hand on her back. "No... she understood... her real son.. was gone long ago. You just ended the life of a monster."

: She nods silently " I didn't want to.. I .. thought so hard about it. I considered going with him"

: Obi-Wan nodded. "The babies changed your mind?"

: She nods "Yes.. I wanted to be with them.. and.. I to remember he wasn't the man I married anymore"

: "It must have been hard.... I considered forcing you to go with Shmi... to stay here and face him instead.. but I think he would have killed me. I only survived last time because I fell off a cliff."

: "it needed to be me... " she said softly "he would have killed anyone else"

: Obi-Wan looked down. "He let you... didn't he?"

: She nods " yes he did. he didn't fight at all.... he didn't move. He had to have known"

: ""Then I was wrong... he did love you.... he did give something for you... his life... I just, didn't see it at the time." He pulled at his beard, then put his arms around Padme.

: She moves and hugs him, nuzzling his neck softly

: The Jedi Master rocked his former pupil gently, smoothing back her hair, and hoping she could find peace and happyness with the twins she had given birth to. He didn't want her to go to pieces with her grief.

: She sits there with him for a while and ten speaks softly " I don't know what to do now... I killed him" she said softly. She was still trying to deal with that pain.

: "He let you kill him... if he hadn't.. you'd be dead. I saw him fight.. FOUGHT him.. and I nearly died..."

: She nods " that much I know. He just stood there... he had to know "

: "Maybe there was something left of the boy he was then..." He hugged her, his eyes resting on her 'charm'.

: she rubs his back softly ".. you'll stay with me right? " she asked again " to help me"

: "Yes... I'll stay with you. I want to stay with you." He smiled, closing his eyes and resting against the couch.

: she rests on him gently for a few moments " we should get things ready..for when his mother gets here"

: He nodded. "Yes." He sighed, opening his eyes again and slipping out of couch.

: She nods and stands up rubbing his arm " thank you "

: "You're welcome." So, the two of them worked carrying the body outside where Obi-Wan had been working on a pyre. They had this done by the time that Shmi and her family arrived at their home.

: She is standing there, looking at him s they waited to light it until they arrirved She reaches out and takes his hand " I love you " she whispers to the lifeless body

: Shmi was sad, but she was not on the verge of collapse the way that Padme had been. She knelt by her son's body as well, and took his other hand, gazing at his lifeless form silently.

: After a few moments Padme stood up, and let Shmi have a moment alone. She needed to turn away or she would break down again , she still couldn't quite deal with the fact that she had tken his life

: Shmi finnaly stood and went to her daughter-in-law's side. "He's at peace." She said softly, her voice a bit sad though.

: she reaches over hand takes her hand softly "I know.. you probably know this. But I am sorry... I had to save him.. and my babies"

: "You did the right thing." Shmi told her, her eyes closing as she held Padme's hand. - Obi-Wan knelt down and lit the pyre.

: Padme turned, she neearly expecting Anakin to sit up and scream, to yell at her, to kill her in turn. But it was not to be, he burned away.. as many before him.

: Obi-Wan stood at her other side, holding her other hand to comfort her. - Shmi didn't want to watch either.. being quiet as she said goodbye to her beloved son.

: Padme squeezed his hand softly, she was dealing with a lot of things. He had told her not to be sorry, but she was all the same. She had killed him, whether right or wrong she had done it. Someday she would have to tell her children what happened to their father.

: Obi-Wan guided Padme and Shmi back inside after a while, then stood before the pyre to assure it wouldn't catch anything else. He closed his eyes, and tried to listen for the voice of his beloved master.

: Padme sat down, and she talked to Shmi and introduced her to the babies as Obi-Wan stood outside. --- "Obi-Wan" came the soft voice, sounding as though he was right infront of him

: Shmi managed to smile down at her grandchildren, taking Luke into her lap. "He looks just like Anakin.." - Obi-Wan smiled at the voice. "Qui-Gon... I... I'm happy to hear you."

: "I am happy to be here....... Padme did well" he said gently

: "It was very hard for her... I'm sure... but it was the right thing to do." Obi-Wan sighed.

: "She is strong.. and her children will be too. "

: "very strong I sensed. Perhaps the hope for the order."

: "Anakin’s with them"

: Obi-Wan smiled a bit. "They were born after he died."

: " Yes.. He isn't with the force.... he is split between the two. To guide them.. and to be with Padme of course"

: Obi-Wan inclind his chin. "He became part of his children? Then he will always be with her... as she will never let them go."

: "She'll alwasy hold them in her heart, same as her husband "

: Obi-Wan nodded. "He is one with them... I will, tell her."

: "Take care of her Obi-Wan. She needs you now more than ever"

: "I will master... I love you." He opened his eyes, seeing the flames die down.. leaving nothing but ashes.

: " I love you too.. " he heard as he opened his eyes Padme walked otu fo the house " .. Obi-Wan here is dinner

: Obi-Wan turned to her, smiling a bit. "Thanks. I have... some news.. from my old Master.."

: She nods and walks up to him taking his arm " .. Oh.... what news? " she asked softly guiding hi toward the house

: "Hopefully, you'll find it as good news." He smiled at her arm, and finished as he sat down, "Anakin's life force.. went to his children... he became one with them after he died, rather then vanishing into the force."

: She looks at Obi-Wan and a smile crosses his face " He was never one to just give up"

: "So as long as they are with you.. he is with you." He smiled back. "You havn't lost him."

: She nods and pats his hand softly " He would be with me anyway... but now I know.. he is truely there"

: Obi-Wan nodded. "Just as I know Qui-Gon watches over me... I heard his voice when I was in the river... thinking I was going to die."

: she nods " .. .. he helped you? "

: Obi-Wan nodded. "Gave me the drive to survive... to come back to you."

: she looks at him with a bright smile " I am very lucky"

: "You have great love in your life... So yes, you are very lucky."

: ".. I love to great people" she said softly turning to her food though not really interested

: Obi-Wan started eating, patting Padme on the hand to try and encourage her. After all, the twins needed her.

: She starts to eat softly, wondering what she was feeling. She was sure that in a while her head would get clearer. Right now she had to focus on the twins.

: The twins... her husband... he had become them... not simply them being a part of him

: She was happy he was there, but it wouldnt' be the same. She sat silently wondering if he would be angry with her for seeking warmth int he arms of another. She was still young.... she shook it off and finished her food. Silently standing and going to her room, where her babies slept

: The twins were sleeping peacefully... they seemed... happy. Perhaps just to be alive.

: She sits looks to them brushing their cheeks softly ".. your father loved you.. ... more than anything " she knew that now. He had given his life.. for her.. but really for them.

: So that they would not suffer the corruption he did. But now he was part of them... not seperate.. reborn in them... everything but the darkness that had been stripped away by the death he was given.

: After standing staring for a while, she lied down in her bed closing her eyes. Getting much needed rest though her former masters face was on her mind as she drifted into sleep

: A few years went by... and the children seemed more like their dad every day. Of course, Obi-Wan never forgot his master's words... that Anakin had become them more or less.

: Padme had grown into herself more. She was a wonderful mother. Both of them knew the twin had gifts and were powerful so they taught them. Though not in the true Jedi fashion... Padme wouldn't have it. In .. a newer way. That allowed for love and things she had been denied.

: And they loved her... They always tried to sit in her lap, and seemed to smile at her necklace. Her prescious son and daughter. Luke seemed to have Anakin's restlessness, where as his temper had settled into Leia. Thankfully, they were both good kids.. untouched by darkness.

: Well as good as three year old could be. Padme was nearly always runing around after them as they headed off to explore and learn. She worried about Leia sometimes, but knew that if she guided her well everything would turn out. It was late one evening as Padme had finally managed to get the twins settled into bed

: Obi-Wan was a big help. He herded the children.. helped with the cooking... the upkeep... and spent time with Padme. But... in some ways they were very much appart.. inside. - Once the twins were settled, he sat down on the couch by the fire, and let out a soft sigh.

: She walks over after putting a few things away and sits down next to him.. " Something seems to be weighing on your mind" she looks at him examining his features. They were distant though not intentionaly she forced herself to think that it was raising the twins that kept them apart.

: Obi-Wan gave her a soft smile, patting her hand gently. "Padme... we've been friends a long time havn't we?" He asked softly.

: She nods " I think.. 17 years.. long enough " she added with a chuckle

: "How very true..." He turnd to her, raising his hand to his beard and playing with it a bit. "And these last three years have been quiet.. strange."

: "that is one way to put it. Raising my children... with my former Jedi master. Not something one would think would happen"

: "Blessed with the spirit of your husband... both of them." He grinned. "Yes, never thought that would happen. The galaxy has changed... but... we can move on."

: She nods " Always with me" she says softly turning to look at him " Yes.. .. I've been thinking about.. moving on. That it is time"

: "What you had with him was true love.... only that could conquer darkness... and be traded into love of other kinds. But what you need... is romantic love, isn't it?"

: She nods, leaning back agains the back of the couch " Yes.. that.. " she sighs softly " has been lacking she said softly

: "The twins love you so much.. they would not be upset if you found someone to complete you inside."

: She nods " are you hinting.. at something Obi-Wan ? " her question was rather direct which surprised even her

: Obi-Wan nodded a bit. "You need to be whole..." He smiled a bit. "And you're not the only one."

: With that she moved over a little, her side against his now, she wraped her arm around his gently " Are you sure you want a family? " she asked quietly. Stupid question given he had been with her since the twins had been born. Helping her, behaving s though they might be married without the.. phyiscal side of it

: "What do you mean want? You are my family." He slippd his arms around her smiling softly. It was an odd question to him, but not a stupid one. Had their places been reversed he might have asked the same thing.

: She leans on him, and nuzzles his neck softly "We need you " she said softly, then turns toward him.. " I need you... always have in some way"

: "I need you too. and I know, Qui-Gon would want me to be complete as well." He whispered, resting his chin on her head. The feel of his beard through her hair.

: She actually giggles softly at the feeling, and slowly leans up and kisses him softly. Not aware she'd done it until she felt her lips against his

: His lips against hers... his soft beard against her tender face. Much differnt from Anakin... he had been hairlss except on his head. Different yes, but still good.

: She moves, her hand going to his cheeck , her fingers brushing his beard softly. " mmm... " she said softly. Suddenly even more grateful that the twins were already in bed

: He smiled a bit at her. "This is what you want then?" He asked softly, not in a bad way though... in one making sure it was her wants.. and not his.

: She nods and rubs his neck softly " Yes... do you ? " she had cared for Obi-Wan her entire life. probably carried a crush for hm all that time as well

: "Yes." He felt, that it was part of their bond... to complete eachother... to be a full and happy family.

: She kisses him again softly, and then takes his hand as she stands up. She pulled gently tugging him off the couch and then toward the bedrooms.

: Obi-Wan chuckled softly as he as tugged, but went willingly. There wasn't a bad age difference in them.. only 11 years if that. not a bad differnce at all.

: 11 years, at their ages wasn't really worth worrying over. She was a grown woman, with 2 children and had seen more than most women her age. She walks past the childrens room, and into her own.

: Obi-Wan followed her, closing the door behind them as he continued to smile. "I do love you Padme. And care for you.." He whispered, as he let go of her hand

: She stops and looks at the bed .. what would be their bed. Turning around she looks him overcarefully. His still very handsome body " .. I love you too. " it was a different, yet just as meaningnfull and important to her as her love of Anakin. Each important in their way

: It was a pure love all it's own.. but one untained by duty or hate.... Obi-Wan was far from evil... he had no horrible thoughts in his head... only peace, love and compassion.

: She moves closer to him and presses her lips to his again, and slowly reaches up to start taking his shirt off. Her dress had changed dramaticly, since they'd moved, and with two smallc hildren the simpler the better. So she was in just a dark blue simple dress

: Obi-Wan didn't wear his robes much any more either.. at least not in the evening.. so he was just in tunic, pants, and boots himself. He kissed her back, helping remove the tunic, before running a hand back through her hair. They both needed this.. there was no way to deny that

: As his tunich came off, she gasps softly seeing his nice form.. still strong and handsome after all these yers. She presses her body to his and kisses him back deeply. Each on getting more impassioned, and deep.

: Obi-Wan smiled as she kissed his chest, kneeling on the bed and kicking his boots off. One hand came up, stroking at her cheek for a momment as he gazed deaply into her eyes. "You are so radient of spirit.."

: She smiles and leans down and kisses his lips softly and runs her fingers through his hair. She looks back into his eyes and he can see she is a little confused " .. What do you mean? ' she asked quietly, though her fingers are still playing through his hair

: "It makes you so beautiful... how you glow on the inside... it transfers throughout." He kissed her again, stroking her hair before dropping his hand down to her dress. He really hadn't.... understood that before. How beautiful she was.

: She wasn't aware of it, she never really had been. Padme always assumed that if anyone thought she was beautiful they were some how ... blinded by something. She smiles and kisses him again, she reaches up and pulls the straps of her dress off, letting it fall to the floor.

: Obi-Wan felt a slight blush creep into his cheeks as he survayed her form. He'd never been close like this to her. His hands went to his belt, pulling it off and dropping it to the floor before he went to his pants.

: She absently has her hands run over her form, almost wnating to draw attention to it. Wanting him, to really want her, the woman who stood befor him. She leans down and starts to help him with his pants

: He was still blushin a his pants came down, revealing he was partly arroused already. He was a bit different from Anakin, but was lovely in his own way.

: She sits down on the bed next to him, reaching out she rubs his thigh softly , her breathing already a little heavier as the sight before her excited her some. "mmm.. I need you " she whispered her hand moving to wrap around him

: He breathed hard, looking down at his lap for a momment before pulling an arm around her. His lips brushed her cheek, beard rubbing her chin. "I need you too."

: She whimpers softly at the feeling of his beard. It was so different, but it was so good . She strokes him gently as she lies down. Her free handpushing him down gently with her.

: He lay down across her, still getting used to such pleasures. He'd only been with Qui-Gon before. And that had been... him on the bottom...

: She kisses him deeply, and presses close. She had been on.. both ends of it with Anakin. So she could guide him, help him as it was needed. Her lips went to his neck and she nibbled softly.

: He let instinct guide him... holding her to him as he began to kiss her softly. He shivered as his chest pressed against hers... feeling her round orbs of flesh against his skin.

: She kisses back, and one of her legs gently wraps around his body. Her eyes where closed tight, just letitng herself feel his body against hers.

: His hard manhood pressed against her as he kissed her harder, his fingers running her hair... and the soft flesh of her back to hold her tighter.

: She moans, and pushes her hips so that he slide into her, causing her to cry out as she had not been touched in a very long time, though not as long as Obi-Wan . She kisses him back and her hand mvoes up and grips his hair gently

: And Obi-Wan had never felt the contours of a woman's body before. the Pleasure of it... the warmth. He'd been taken himself.. and felt a mouth on him... nothing more. Soft sounds issued from his throat before he kissed her again.

: She wraps her legs around him now, and she rubbed his neck softly. Whimpering an calling out his name softly. She was over taken by the feeling, and by the warmth of body against her and the gentlness of his touch.

: His body learned to move... hips thrusting gently as he sank into her. He wanted to give her pleasure... wanted to complete himself.... to feel the warmth of her... and how wonderful it was.

: They both needed it, and both their other loves would understand and want this for them. To have soemone to share the rest of their life with. To raise the twins with a real family. Altough Obi-Wan wasn't really their father he could be there for them as though he was. She moans softly and held him tight to her.

: Obi-Wan knew that Qui-Gon more then simply understood.. he had wanted the younger to be 'happy' and Padme as well. - so he moaned, feeling his body heat up... and swet pour across his form as h made love to her.

: She moans, and he can feel her tense around him. The sounds she was making getting louder and she cried out his name over and over again. Whimpering and whispering that she loed him. -- She wondered what exactly would happen.. would they actually get married..or just be lovers did it matter?

: It probably didn't matter. All that was needed was love... and pleasure. to fill them both. - Obi-Wan had no reall ability to hold on.. to extend pleasure.. so when she tensed about his body.. he felt himself release as a result

: She moans loudly and closed her eyes tightly and her body arms and legs held him close. "oh... " she groans softly .Lying back her heart was pounding and she was still breathing hard. Her thoughts wondered back to her children.. what would she tell them. now?

: Would she have to tell them anything? Maybe they wuld understand... Hell, they probably just wanted the two of them to be happy. "Oh Padme..." He whispered.

: She kissed him softly, and caressed his cheek. Not yet anyway, eventually she would have to tell the about Anakin.. and explain Obi-Wans presence.. and who he was beyond just their ...."father figure" . - "mmm I lvoe you " she said softly nuzzling into him

: He lay with her, his arms wrapped about her body... gazing into her eyes as he smiled softly. The gentle touches made him feel quiet alive... the carress of his cheek... his own hands about her back... gently stroking the flesh. "I love you too."

: Soon he could feel her fall asleep in his arms, more comfortable and resting better than she had in a long time. She needed the comfort, and the promise of having someone to be with her now.

: The next morning, the twins were up early.. doing this and that... Luke fixing something that had broken in the night... and Leia trying to get into things.

: Padme woke up a little after them, used to them getting up before her. She could trust them, yeah they were only 3 but they could handle themselves. She kissed Obi-Wan and walked out to check on them " Luke.. Leia" she called out softly

: The twins stopped what they were doing and ran in expectently. "Yes ma ma?" They asked in unison. Luke was busy dusting off his hands and Leia was twirling her hair around in her fingers.

: She smiles and walks over and kneels down bringing them into a tight hug " You two .. like Obi-Wan right? " she had a feeling that they understood more than others their age. This was more for her benefit than theirs.

: "Of course!" Luke smiled broadly. "He's so nice!" Leia chimed in, dropping he hands to her sides. They both seemed very happy... two halves of one whole... her late husband.

: She nods quietly " and if.. " she paused trying to figure out how to ask this " he.. move into my room.. and we were even more of a family? " she asked quietly. It was strange that a mother would ask for assurances from her 3 year olds

: The twins tilted their heads, blinking a bit. Children did not understand such things,... and these two rarely had contact with others. "We can be more of a family?" Luke asked, "I thought we were a family." Leia added.

: She paused slightly and sat down pulling the two into her lap " Well we are.." she thought and than shook her head " It doesn't matter. " she said finally. Only if there was ever a wedding would it matter, and she doubted there would be. " Just so long as you two are happy, and don't get upset if you see me hugging.. and kissing Obi-Wan" she offered. Wondering if that might make it a tad clearer.

: Leia giggled and Luke just flashed her a smile that was so much like Anakin's. "Why would we mind" They asked together. "That's just silly." Leia giggled, pulling her arms around her mother. Luke continued to smile, reaching up to pat his mother's chin. "Shouldn't you be happy?" He asked.

: Padme smiled and kissed her twins softly on the cheek " Thank you " she said softly " Now.." she stood up " One of you go wake Obi-Wan up.. I'll have breakfast ready in a few minutes" she walks off trusting them to behave and not get hurt.

: The two climbed down from her lap, smiling before Luke took off to wake Obi-Wan. Leia hung back with her mother, following her around to watch her making them breakast. "Mommy, what we having?"

: She looks down at Leia, and takes her hand " well " she bends down and picks her up " Is there anything you would like to have in perticular princess? " she affectionaly called Leia princess and luke her little prince.

: Leia smiled and after a momment rattled off a type of fruit... Anakin's favorate here on Naboo. "Can we have that for breakfast mommy?"

: Padme smiles brightly "Certainly. " she put Leia on a stool, getting the fruit ready. Along with a few things she liked and Obi-Wans favorite. When it was all ready she handed Leia a few plates " take those to the table love"

: Leia nodded, carrying the plates over to the table as Luke lead Obi-Wan to the dinning room. - Obi-Wan was smilng, looking down at the two children he thought of much like his own.

: Padme gets the twins set up with their breakfasts and hugs Obi-Wan " Morning" she said softly. She fetl much better now, seeming to have gotten her childrens approval.

: Obi-Wan hugged her back, smiling as he sat down. "Morning. Did you sleep well?" - The twins gigled softly, looking at eachother before they started to eat.

: She looks at the twins " yes.. " she answered and then spoke to them " What is funny you two? "

: They looked up, smiling. "Nothing." They said in unison. That was quiet common for them, talking together. It brought back Qui-Gon's words every time.

: She shakes her head a bit, they deffinitly had their father in them. Talking together , being a bit of a smartass even for 3 year olds. "Alright eat your breakfast" she leans back and looks at them. She feared now more since they were older that the emperor would find them.. because of their power and their father within them.

: He had been having trouble keeping things together without Vader. He didn't have a new apprentice to rely on. - The twins never looked afraid. They always seemed happy.... full of life... and ready to make their mother and Obi-Wan hapy as well... or get them to laugh

: They sadly had to keep up with their mother, who they could see got down at times. When left along for long periods she would suddenly grow very quiet and the pendent she always wore would find its way into her hand and she would trace her figners over it as she'da lways done.

: Often that would draw them to her, sometimes they'd stand and watch her from a doorway.. something Anakin used to do... before going over to her. - After breakfast, Luke went off to his fixing of things while Leia gazed up at her mother thoughtfully.

: She was amazed how much the twins were like their father, often wondering if there was any of her in them. She looks down at Leia " Do you need something? " Padme was devoted but they seemed to need little from her. Able to manage fairly well on their own.

: "Was going to ask you that ma ma." She smiled, twirling her hair again around one finger. She was such a helpful little girl. Always wanting to please others rather then concern herself with her own wants. Luke was that way too.. he just usally found something to busy himsef with.

: "Want to go on a walk with me ? " she asked quietly. Padme always tried to spend a little time alone with each of the twins each day.

: "Sure!" The little girl smiled, reaching a hand up for her mother. It was good to keep them appart, if only for a little bit...so they devoloped into seperate people.

: Padme nodded and picked her up carrying Leia she went to her room and got changed and then called out to Obi-Wan without thinking about it " .. Love.. I am going to take Leia for a walk.. keep an eye on Luke for me"

: Obi-Wan blushed at being called that, but nodded. "I'll keep him safe." The older Jedi agreed before wandering off to find him.

: She closed her eyes and shook her head trying to decide if should be more careful from now on.. She took Leias hand and walked out of the house with her. "Leia.... is thre anything you want.. that you don't have?"

: Leia looked up at her mother, gigglin softly. It was a very odd question to the girl. "What more could I want Ma ma? I have everything in the world." Her smile as bright and loving.

: Padme shrugs " I don't know. I just thought I would ask. " They reach a small meadow and Padme sits down pulling Leia close. She often pulled the twins into her lap and into hugs and such. " Is there anything you want to know? " Padme was never sure what to do because of the fact that her kids were so mature for their age.

: Leia snuggled into her mother's lap and smiled up at her. "I want to know.. if you're happy." the girl asked, leaning her head against Padme's chest. She seemed comfortable there, at peace. One hand scooped down and plucked a flower from the grass.

: She held her daughter close, her arms wrapped around her " I am now " she said quietly. " Thanks to you and your brother and Obi-Wan of course"

: Leia closed her eyes, holding the flower in her hand. "I love you ma ma." She whispered before leaning up to kiss her chin

: While Padme and Leia are out having fun in the meadow, playing some games and just being together. Padme making her daughter a crown of flowers Obi-Wan gets a message from Yoda. He will be arriving on Naboo any time now to visit with him, Padme and the twins.

: Obi-Wan took this as great news and couldn't wait for the old master to come to them. He was so happy he was still alive to begin with

: It was another day before Yoda arrived, this time while Padme was with Luke. He was showing her some of the things he had been working on lately.

: Yoda was smiling as he got to the door of the house. "Master Obi-Wan, happy that I find alive you are." He was leanin on his staff, seeming happy even after the horrors three years before.

: Obi-Wan had a large smile " It is wonderful to see you Master Yoda" Yoda could hear Leia who was playing with some toys in her own room and Padme and Luke talking in another. " So.. to what do we owe this visit? "

: "Seeing you alive is enough it is." Yoda smiled, "Twins, good are they?" The small master asked, making his way into the palor.

: Obi-Wan nods following Yoda " They are wonderful" he says with a father pride " Smart, and helpful, Padme adores them of course"

: "Heard from your old master did I. Told me about them he did. Truely remarkable." Yoda shook his head. "Kept safe from the emperor they have."

: Obi-Wan nods, and sits down, offering Yoda a chair that was short enough for him. " They are remarkable. So much like Anakin. If I didn't know I would be shocked. " He looks at Yoda surprised at the mention of the emperor. " Yes.. thankfully. "

: "How act do they? As one, or as two?" Yoda was quiet curious about this. And he was eager to meet them. Such power he felt in the house... it brought warm feelings to him.

: Obi-Wan leans back " When they are together they speak in unison.. but they have different interests. Padme works hard to have them develop on their own"

: "Most interesting that is. Would like to meet them, I do." The old master sat down in a low chair, placing his cane beside him.

: He nods and stands up .." Leia .. " he called walking to the hall where the room Padme ad Luke here in " ..lov.. Padme " he caught himself " Yoda would like to meet Luke" With that the 3 of them emerged. Padme and the twins

: The twins came to stand before Yoda, giving him a smile as they held hands. - Yoda smiled back at them, his eyes glowing. "Strong with the force, they are." He nodded his head, "Their father."

: Obi-Wan and Padme both nod she moving over and putting an arm around Obi-Wan gently. Lookng to Yoda she speaks " yes.. they are strong.. unique... "

: The master nodded. "Keep them safe from the dark side, you must." [05:07]

: Padme nods " .. I know better than most"she said quietly. She was sure that by now most of the Jedi would know of what had happened. How she had come to kill her husband the sith. [05:09]

: Most of the Jedi had already been wiped out before that... by her husband and the empire. But Yoda knew the story... one that had made him think about the power of love. "Aware of that am I." [05:11]

: Padme sits down on the couch, pulling Obi-Wan with her so that he was sititng next to her and she grips his hand in hers. " I figured you would" she looks at Luke and Leia " .. Why are you hear?" she asked quietly. For some reason doubting it was a mere social call [05:12]

: "Great interest in finding you the emperor has." Yoda sighed, "Worried I was... that he might find you here." - The twins looked up at their mother, then eachother for a momment. [05:14]

: She nods " Does he have any idea where we are ?" it was a great danger. They were basically a family of Jedi. In truth she was rather surprised that it hadn't drawn more attention yet. [05:15]

: "Possible it is. Know not for certian." Yoda continued. - The twins held hands and began to move out of the room. They didn't seem to need to speak to one another... apprently having a telepathic bond. [05:16]

: Padme looked up watching them leave the room " Where are yo two going?" she tried to hide her nervous look, gripping Obi-Wans hand a bit tighter [05:16]

: Luke turned his head back to look at his mother. "To prepair." The boy told her, smiling. "Don't worry!" Leia added. [05:18]

: She closes her eyes and nods watching them leave the room. She turns back to Yoda " I guess.. we should all be ready" [05:21]

: Yoda nodded. "Ready, we must be." He closed his eyes. "Meditate, I must." [05:22]

: She nods " well.. I need to check on the twins anyway" she kissed Obi-Wan who returned the soft kiss and watched as she went to find her children. She was woriried now though she had to push past it. She'd put her family in danger if she didn't. [05:24]

: The twins were working on something in their room. It looked to be a small droid. The two of them worked as one... with four hands. They were barely touching the tools when they reached for them... the objects comign towards them instead. [05:26]

: Padme stood at the door watching them, each day her amazement at the grew. They were very poweful together, they did well apart but together they were neraly unstopable. The emperor would want them, to corrupt them like he had done to Anakin. She couldn't let it be.. she couldn't lose the to darkside. [05:29]

: The twins were determined not to be caught by the emperor... they wanted to be with Padme... with their mother... to be with her. So they were making something to protect her... not just themselves. [05:32]

: She didn't want to disturb their work, so she went back to her bedroom.... no her and Obi-Wans bedroom. Moving to the closet she got out a box. One she had put away 3 years ago. In it were her old Jedi Robes. and buried beneath her light saber, and next to it Anakins. She picked up hers first and rested it beside her, and then ANakins. She sat on the edge of the bed holding it. [05:33]

: The last time she had used her saber.. had been to end his life. And she had no way to know when the last time he'd used his before that... probably to killl Jedi. But, a blade was an extension of ones self. The blade embeded his love... but also hate, rage, and cruelity.. the halmarks of the Sith. [05:39]

: She wondered if Obi-Wan was still with Yoda.. she felt strange being alone now. There was so much emotion wraped up in the two blades. Her fingers ran over Anakins blade softly, feeling a connection to it. [05:40]

: Obi-Wan entered, giving her a soft smile. "Padme... " His eyes flicked towards the blades before he came to sit down next to her. [05:41]

: She looks up at him " .. Yoda comfortable? " she asked quietly carefully setting Anakins blade down. [05:42]

: "He's fine." Obi-Wan assured her, rubbing her shoulders gently. "Are you though? You seem distracted in here." [05:44]

: She shrugs slightly picking up Anakins blade again " so much of him was in this thing.. " she said quietly " It is strange. I never really thought I'd have either of these things out again" [05:45]

: Obi-Wan put a hand over the blade. "It is a dangerous thing... it held his love.. but also the hate and rage. Things you were able to take from him." He managed a soft smile, urging her to put it down. [19:20]

: She sighs softly " Should I .. destroy it Obi-Wan? " she asked quietly [19:21]

: "That is up to you." He kept his hand where it was, hoping to comfort her. He knew it would be difficult in any case. [19:22]

: She puts down the lightsaber resting it back into the box with her other things " I don't think I could" she said softly " Though It wil remain here.. " [19:24]

: Obi-Wan smiled at her. She had already destroyed her husband, how could she destroy his lightsaber? But he knew what she had really destroyed was just a monster.. the good that was left became part of the two children they loved. "Where it should." [19:26]

: She nods, and then pulls him down onto the bed with her leaning back on him " Yes " she said softly " Are you afraid? " she asked quietly. She was, though she tried to push it away fear would only make everything harder. [19:36]

: "Afraid? No... I'm not afraid." He smiled, putting an arm around her. "They will be kept safe... and though the emperor defeated Yoda one on one.. I don't think he can take on me and you and Yoda together." [19:37]

: "Me? " she said suddenly. For some reason it hadn't dawned on her that she would be fighting "I hope not. Though it has been a while" she had barely touched her light saber in the past 3 years. Having spent her time with the twins. [19:37]

: "If it comes to that, all of us need to fight." He smoothed down her hair, sighing a little. "What were the twins working on?": [19:38]

: "A droid" she said quietly " Or thats what it looked like from the doorway. I didn't go in, didnt' want to disturb them" [19:39]

: "Always something with those two isn't it?" He sighed a bit. "Their father... If I recall built droids in his spare time." [19:40]

: She nods " He did.. He loved working with machines. I think Leia is only there to help Luke. She doesn't seem as interested in general" [19:40]

: "They closer they are together.. the more he shines through them. The further appart, the more unique they are." [19:42]

: "Yes. I am glad to see that they can do so well apart. I was worried about that. They need to be their own people" [19:42]

: "Yes... they do." Obi-Wan sighed softly, running his fingers through her hair. [19:43]

: She closed her eyes and nuzzled him softly " I talked them.. about us " [19:43]

: "What did they say?" He asked, slightly concerned for a momment. [19:44]

: She looks up and brushes his cheek " They want us to be happy. " [19:45]

: "I think that's the best approval I've ever heard considering." He put his own hand to her cheek, smiling at her. [19:46]

: She nods and kisses him softly " ... How about Qui-Gon? ..I mean "she was trying to ask if his old master had spoken to him again. [19:47]

: "Qui-Gon is happy." Obi-Wan assured her, running his fingers through her hair. (hmm.. think Qui-Gon talks to the twins?) [19:48]

: She nods and curls up against his chest and sighs softly. She wanted a chance to be calm, and happy. Have their family and live without threat. [19:49]

: Meanwhile.. the twins... who were rather of one mind in this state.. worked on their new droid... serious about protecting Padme.. and avoiding the grip of the emperor. [19:50]

: ".. Luke... Leia" it was a soft kind voice, not belonging to their mother, or Obi-Wan. [19:51]

: They looked up, pausing with their tools. "Yes?" They said together. They had never heard the voice before in this life anyway... [19:51]

: "I am Qui-Gon.. Obi-Wans master.. " [19:52]

: They looked at eachother for a momment, then smiled. "Master Qui-Gon Sir, what brings you to us?" Luke asked, "Have you come to help?" Leia added. [19:53]

: The voice floats around them, asl though he were walking the room " Yes I have. This family has an important role to play in the galaxy" [19:53]

: "The twisted old man isn't going to get us is he?" Leia asked as Luke shivered beside her. [19:54]

: " No, he will not. Your mother will see to it. She saved you once, she can do it again" [19:55]

: The children nodded. "We're building something to help!" Luke smiled, "Maybe it will distract him if he comes." Leia grinned. [19:57]

: there was actually a chuckle from the voice " You love your mother very much dont you? " [19:57]

: They both nodded. "Very very very much." Luke agreed, picking up the tools from where they had fallen. "Can't let anything happen to ma ma." Leia told the voice. [20:00]

: "I know you wont. Do me a favor " the voice adds " Keep an eye on Obi-Wan too? " there was a kindness in the voice, playfullness too [20:01]

: "We will." The said together, "He seems very happy now." Luke told the voice, "And ma ma keeps talking about him." Leia added." [20:02]

: "Oh she does? She loves him" [20:03]

: "We love him too." They started to get back to work. "He's a great guy." Luke smiled. "I'm glad he's alright." Leia grinned. [20:04]

: "Take care of them" the voice says before fading away leaving them to focus on their work [20:06]

: Obi-Wan was happy, having someone to hold... someone to love. He'd been denied such feelings for so long.. having to burry his feelings about Qui-Gon... [20:10]

: Padme stayed curled up on him " Do ever wonder.. would have happeend if .. Qui-Gon hadn't died? " [20:10]

: "I don't dwell on such things. But, if he hadn't died... then he would have trained you.. I might never have had that feeling that he was going to die.. and thus never told him how I felt." [20:21]

: She sighs softly " ... and we'd never.. " she let the sentance go unfinished. Not wanting to think what life would be without Obi-Wan in it [20:23]

: "There is no telling what also might have changed Padme.. perhaps the twins might not be born if that had happend.." He tried to redirect her statement to something he felt was more important then them being together. [20:24]

: She nods and settles back on him, in truth the thought hadn't crossed her mind that the twins wouldn't be born. It seemed that would require more then Qui-Gon not dying to change " .. That is true.. which would be awful" [20:25]

: He nodded, running a hand down her back. "There is so much love in them... I don't think we could sacrifice the twins for master Qui-Gon.. or eachother." [20:26]

: She nods " I don't think he'd want it either. One life is not worth 4" [20:26]

: "Not to mention other things that might have happen.." He sighed, stroking her hair. He didn't want to bring it up.. but had Qui-Gon been her master.. perhaps Anakin.. or rather.. Vader.. would still be alive. [20:27]

: ".. Vader" she said softly " He could still be a threat.. a danger. As it is.... we have a life two children... and Anakin is.. at peace" [20:28]

: Obi-Wan nodded. "The children.. it all relates back to them." [20:28]

: She nods " They are what is most important... I will die for them if I need too " [20:30]

: "As will I... but I hope it will nto come to that." [20:30]

: She nods " Me too. I want to teach them.. and watch them grow" [20:32]

: "Couldn't love them more if they were my own." He smiled, pressing his forehead to hers. [20:33]

: She kisses him softly " You are a good father.. even if they don't call you that.. and a good.. " she pauses " .. mate " she offered Husband wasn't right, so she used the next thing she thought [20:34]

: "I don't care what they call me. I know they love me." He sighed, kissing her softly. He liked the term mate... and would never ask for anything else [20:36]

: She nods and kisses him back softly and reaches up and runs her fingers through his beard " I love you .." she sat there for a moment " I should check on them.. " [20:38]

: "I love you too." He replied. How easy such words came even as he unwrapped his arms and nodded. "Alright." [20:39]

: She ruffles his hair softly, smiling and left the room . They had settled so quickly into this life, being parents and now mates. It was natural.. and comforting. She walks into the room were the twins are " So.. what are you two doing? [20:40]

: The twins looked up at her. They smild together and spoke, "Almost finished!" Before setting their tools asside. [20:42]

: She looks a little confused " With what ? " [20:43]

: They pointed at the droid. "This." Then they stood, turning to her with their hands held tightly together. [20:45]

: She looks at the droid " .. Wow.. " she was rather amazed at the speed with which they'd finished it. " what is that for? " she inquired gently [20:46]

: "For protection." It was eerie how they talked together at times like this.. but then, that is what Qui-Gon said happend to Anakin.. his peace of sorts... to be with her always. - Behind them the droid whirred a little. It wasn't complete.. but it was put together enough to have been turned on. [20:53]

: She looks at it and smiles, she'd gotten used to the talking together, finishing each others thoughts it was common as long as they'd been talking. She looks at the droid " Protection.. thats very thoughtful" [20:54]

: "Couldn't let anything happen to you Ma ma." Luke told her. "The twisted bad man is coming, can't let him hurt us." Leia concluded [20:55]

: she kneels down pulling the two to her " He wont. I promise you that.. he will never touch you " [20:55]

: The twins wrapped their arms around her. "We know ma ma." Luke kissed her cheek. "you and Obi and Master yoda will save us." Leia kissed her other cheek. [20:57]

: She sits there and just holds her children, her babies though they were far from babies now. They heard her start to cry softly, out of fear and worry.. and suddenly feeling the loss of her husband again [20:58]

: The twins looked at her curiously. "Why do you cry ma ma?" Luke asked, taking one of her hands in his. "don't be sad." Leia told her, stroking a few fingers through her hair. [20:59]

: She smiles softly " I miss your dad sometimes thats all.. and I want to keep you safe.. thats all I ever wanted" [21:01]

: They both smiled at her, dragging her hands to their chests, as if to feel the beating of their hearts. It was also.. to say something else... as if to assure her that her husband was right there... no need to miss him. "Be happy. We'll be safe." [21:03]

: Padme was blown away, yet again, her children always taking care of her.. .looking out for her. " I know " she kisses their cheek softly and then looks up suddenly and stands " Obi-Wan.. do you feel that? " she was of course speaking of something within the force [21:07]

: Obi-Wan was waiting in the doorway and frowned at her words. "I'm not sure.." He said a softly, "Perhaps.. my old master?" [21:08]

: She nods a little " Perhaps.. " she looks at Luke and Leia " Do you feel it? " she asked. Touching each of their cheeks softly [21:08]

: The twins nodded. "Master Qui-Gon came to see us... asked what we were doing." They confirmed. [21:10]

: She nods " I see. " she said softly looking up at Obi-Wan " .. He is watching over us all" Padme was the only one who hadn't had contact with him [21:11]

: Obi-Wan gave a soft smile. "Maybe he came to make sure the upcomming battle will go well. To protect us." [21:13]

: She nods quietly " I hope so, there is comfort in that" [21:13]

: "We will stop the emperor if he comes here." Obi-Wan told her, resting a hand on her shoulder. [21:14]

: She reaches up and puts a hand on his " Yes we will" she said " I will make sure of it" [21:15]

: "Then everything will be set right." He whispered, kissing Padme's cheek for a momment. [21:16]

: She turns and kisses him softly " well. " she stood up " Its time for you two to take a nap.. and I want to speak with Master Yoda" [21:17]

: The twins nodded, letting her go and fixing the last bit of their droid before heading to the bed. [21:18]

: She tucks them in, watching over them for a moment before she walked out to sit with master yoda [21:24]

: Yoda had been meditating, also talkign to qui-Gon. He opened his eyes as Padme walked over. [21:24]

: She smiles and bows her head and sits down " Hello Master Yoda" she said softly [21:25]

: "What, disscuss do you wish, Padme?" He asked softly, giving her a gentle smile. [21:33]

: "My life" she said quietly [21:35]

: The master nodded slowly. "Start you must." [21:36]

: "Have I failed? " [21:37]

: Yoda chuckled a bit. "Fail? If try you do, then fail you cannot. Explain please your question." [21:38]

: "I turned back on the Jedi, and killed my own husband. Now I am starting a life with my old master. " [21:38]

: "Killed a Sith... a Monster.. you did. Followed your heart. What failiur is that?" [21:39]

: "The Jedi would say spectacular.. aside from the killing of a sith anyway" [21:41]

: Yoda chuckled softly. "Changed things have now. Not fail... not fail at all." [21:42]

: She looks at him " This is strange qustion. but I ask it anyway.. am I strong enough to face the future? " [21:43]

: "Danger there is in sensing the future." Yoda shook his head, "Best not to worry... " [21:44]

: She nods " Thank you.. and thank you for coming here. " she puases and then asks " why does qui-gon not tlak to me? " [21:45]

: "Hear him, you do not. Teach to commune with him, I can teach." Yoda smiled and put out a hand to her. [21:45]

: She reaches out and takes his hand softly " thank you " She said quietly [21:46]

: He held it, nodding his head. And so.. he began to teach... [21:51]

: She aceepts the teaching, alwasy being a good student. Finding a comfort in gettin back in touch with the force. [21:56]

: Obi-Wan sat on his bed, trying to talk to his master as well. Wanting to know how soon it might be before they were in danger. [21:56]

: He heard Qui-Gons voice " .. I sensed you wanted me" his voice said [21:57]

: "Master... I need to know something... how soon till the emperor finds us? I... want to be prepaired." [21:59]

: "He is looking but doesn't expect you to be here. And he dosesn't know what to look for either. It is hard to say, no less than a week but it could be longer" [22:04]

: "Do you belive we can face him?" The Jedi pulled at his beard for a momment, sighing a bit. [22:04]

: "Yes. You and Padme have a bond that makes you stronger. With Yodas help you will defeat him" [22:05]

: "Will the twins be alright?" Obi-Wan blushed a bit, smiling as he thought about the bond with his former padawan [22:06]

: "They are strong, they will be fine. " [22:06]

: "They are all that really matter. Can't let the emperor do to them as he did to Anakin." [22:07]

: "Padme wont let that be. She knows beter than anyone " [22:08]

: "I know. But I will make sure as well." Obi-Wan smiled a bit, standing from the bed. [22:09]

: ".. good " the voice faded and Obi-Wan can hear Luke and Liea stir as they wake from their nap [22:12]

: Obi-Wan went in to see the twins... - The twins were makin their bed as the Jedi entered, looking back at him with a smile as he entered [22:14]

: "Hey you two" he said with a smile. "You hungry? " he liked playing the role of father. He wasn't going to bother Padme yet, she was still working with Yoda [22:15]

: "I want eggs." Luke told him. "I want pancakes!" Leia beamed. Yes, they were both hungry, rubbing their tummies [22:16]

: He laughs softly " alright then" he takes their hands in his and leads them to the kitchen. Giving them jobs to do to help him out [22:17]

: The twins didn't always have the same taste in food. This was always a good sign. - They worked dilegently.. not complaining as some children might. [22:18]

: He got them settled in with lunch and sat with them, never knowing what to say. Part of him wishing they would come to him, or Padme with questions or problems. She always seemed to worry about them because they seemed to take care of her more then she took care of them [22:20]

: Sitting next to eachother the twins began to eat, Luke with his eggs and Leia with her pancakes. They were quiet, but always seemed to be active between the two. [22:22]

: He watched them smiling, he wondered when Padme would be finished with Yoda. " Good? " he inquired. Not always being the best of cooks but he did try [22:23]

: The twins looked up and nodded. "Thank you." They said together, smiling as they cleaned their plates. Such good kids they were. [22:24]

: Amazing kids really. They were so mature, helpful, kind. Not a mean or evil bone in their body [22:25]

: Well, the darkness had taken back the evil when Anakin died. He had slipped into it... then into the twins... the darkness in him left behind in the darkness he had fallen into. [22:30]

: Padme looks up to Yoda as he they finished for now " Thank you " she said quietly. She smlled the scent of food and could feel her stomach growl [22:31]

: Yoda nodded his head. "Welcome are you." He told her, before closing his eyes to return to his meditation. [22:32]

: She stands up and walks to where Obi-Wan and the twins were " Oh.. looks like I missed meal time" [22:34]

: The twins rushed to their mother, hugging her legs. "Sorry ma ma," Luke said, "We ate without you." Leia sniffled. [22:36]

: She reaches out brushing her fingers through their hair "Its alright. I'll make something. " [22:36]

: "I had eggs!" "I had pancakes!" The twins giggled at one another, then let their mother go as Obi-Wan turned towards her. [22:38]

: She laughs softly, and their reaction was suddenly a reminder that they really were 3 year olds. She looks at Obi-Wan and smiles . [22:39]

: "I fed them for you.. didn't want to break up your session with Master Yoda." Obi-Wan explained, smiling at her. [22:40]

: She walks over and and kisses Obi-Wan softly " thank you love. " (skip to Emperor or something else you want to do?) [22:43]

: A little more than a week goes by, they all fall in a strange routine. Yoda staying with them and Padme returning to her roots. Practicing with her ligthsaber and getting back in touch with the force more each day. This morning, she was lying naked in bed with Obi-Wan curled against him and she reaches out to see if she can speak to Qui-Gon [22:46]

: Obi-Wan was holding her in his sleep, his chest rising and falling gently. His sleep was untroubled.. Peaceful... thanks to her. He didn't even know what she was doing... but Master Yoda did in his meditations [22:49]

: She didn't move from where she was, enjoying being curled up with him.. She kept trying , lying in the bed. She wanted to talk to him at last for a moment. [22:51]

: She finds him, and lies there curled up with Obi-Wan still and she seems more at peace afterwards. Though she knows now that The Emperor will be there the following day. With that she kisses Obi-Wans neck to wake them [22:52]

: Obi-Wan's eyes opened slightly and he smiled at the woman in his arms. "Time to get up?" He asked softly. [22:52]

: She nods gently " He'll be here tomorrow" she said, not haaving to explain who "he" was of course [22:53]

: "then, we must be prepaired... We need to win this." He kissed her softly, taking his arms back.

: She nodded and kisses him back and nearly whimpers when he pulls away but knows they need to get up and get ready " I am going to go talk with the kids " she said leaving the room

: The twins were up as normal, the droid they built moving back and forth in the room. They all stopped as she got to the door.

: ".. He will be here tomorrow" she knelt down and motioned for them " come here "

: The twins came to her, climbing into her arms as they hugged tightly. "We'll be safe." They told her, promising. Such confidence.

: She hugs them tightly and nods " I know, I just wanted a hug from my loves" she said softly kissing each of their cheeks " Today we get ready.. I know you will anyway, but remember to listen to Master Yoda, and Obi-Wan if they say something to you"

: "We will." They hugged her tightly, "We love you ma ma." A smile spread across their lips, both kissing her cheeks. They were such good kids.

: She hugs them tightly rocking them back and forth gently as she prepared herself for what was t come.

: "Don't die Ma ma." They said in unison. Perhaps it was the way she was rocking them.

: She closes her eyes and nearly cries " Don't worry I wont die.. I will be here with you "

: They nodded, trying to reassure her. They loved and needed her. They couldn't take it if she died.

: After a while she stood up and ran her fingers through their hair again

: They let go and smiled up at you. "We'll protect you mommy."

: "no. " she said " I will protect you " she kisses their foreheads " Breakfast? "

: They nodded. "Breakfast!" and tore out of the room to get themselves to the table.

: She laughed softly, and followed them out " Obi-Wan.. breakfast" she called out. Trying to keep alittle sense of normilcy even as they were under threat of the emperor

: Obi-Wan walked in, dressed fully and smiling softly. "Good mornin." He slid into a chair on the other side of the twins.

: She smiles and serves up breakfast for them all fruit,bread and juice. " there you go" she said as she joined them

: The twins happily took the juice, drinking it as Obi-Wan smiled at his 'family'. "Everyone ooks well this morning."

: Padme smiles some and nods " They always do" she motions to the twins who always looked to be comunicating even if they were not actually speaking to each other

: "I love all of you." Obi-Wan told them, eating slowly. His smile never fell.

: Padme smiles and finishes her meal and excuses herself to go stand out on a balcony to look out over what had become their home over the past few years. She needed a chance to think.

: It was out there she had been married. Out there that Anakin had spoken to her about the dark side... in what she knew now was his attempt to turn her..

: She had nearly been turned too, she had put everything she knew into question and she had wanted so badly to be with Anakin. She had nerly sacrificed herself for him.

: Instead, he had given himself for her.. in time... for her and the twins. To prove how much he loved her... that it wasn't just a Sith possessiveness.

: She leans on the railing now, right were they had gotten married. She nearly started to cry again. She hadn't been out on this balcony in a very long time

: Funny... he wasn't gone except in body.... and she wasn't alone in body... she did have Obi-Wan... but, that didn't always help with the pain...

: She missed him, the closeness. Of course she loved Obi-Wan but it wasnt quite the same. As she was sure it wasn't the same for him. Eaching having had loves before.

: Obi-Wan would see his in the force.. spoke with him from time to time... but Padme's... Anakin had disolved in a way... not maintainin his identity... and went into his kids... to be with her in love for as long as she would live.... rahter then being lost forever in darkness.

: She never said she was alone, she was far from alone but there was a place in her heart that would always be a little sad. "I love you Anakin" she whispered softly. With that she walks back inside " so.. what do we need t do to be ready? "

: The emperor arrived the next day. The twins hid in their room, letting the droid go out instead as Obi-Wan and Yoda got ready for face the Sith.

: Padme let Obi-Wan and Yoda go ahead of her, she would stay back , outside of the twins room just in case. The Emperor made his way to the house, he had no guards at his side. Though they were back at his transport.

: Obi-Wan and Yoda lay in wait for him, their blades drawn. "Come for the twins have you?" Obi-Wan asked.

: "For the twins, and to kill her" he said

: "Why do you want to kill her?" Obi-Wan held his blue blade as he stood before the emperor, unafraid.

: "Purely for revenge. She destroyed the greatest apperentice I ever had"

: "If you think that she was powerful enough to destroy your apprentince.. what hope do you have against her? From what I know he was far better then you."

: "She was his weakness.... he let her kill him, even after she betrayed him. I should have mad him kill her but I .. let him have her"

: "So you know the truth.. well. you are not getting her. We shall stop you." Obi-Wan was THE master of the defensive stance.. he held it now as Yoda held his green blade.

: The emperor laughed " Do you think you can top me? I will kill her, and then take the twins. They will learn, and be poweful."

: "They don't want to be back with you." Obi-Wan narrowed his eyes but refused to feel anger.

: "That does not matter. When their mother is gone.. they will need to turn to someone.. " he didn't know of the relationship between Obi-Wan and Padme... " I will be there for them. So step aside and let me have her"

: "I'm afraid not..." Obi-Wan would not strike first.. and neither would Yoda... both Jedi waited for the Sith to do the first move.

: "well .. then I shall get her myself " He produces his light saber and ignites it and quickly takes a step forward toward Obi-Wan

: Obi-Wan was good at keeping the emperor distracted. He left Yoda to attack. That was what the small master was good at.

: The Emperor focuses on Obi-Wan for now, fighting with him not seeming to notice that Yoda was there for the time being

: This left him open and vulnerable to the small master.. who was able to cut him as Obi-Wan just defended the attacks

: The Emperor cries out , but manages to remain standing and he turns and swings his light saber at the small master

: Obi-Wan circled him as Yoda started countering his attacks. The small master had failed to defeat him before.. but that had been alone... he had Obi-Wan now..

: The Emperor knew that he was in danger so he used a small button to call for his guards to come to the house. Within a few momens 3 guards came to the house giving Emeperor some help

: Obi-Wan went after the guards. He could handle those... it was up to Yoda now.. to take on the emperor alone... unless Padme decided to join in.

: The Emperor managed pretty well even though he was out with a hand. The battle raged and the guards were taken down rather easily as they were no match for the jedi master

: "Your time, ended it has." Yoda told the emperor, moving to jab for the chest as Obi-Wan came up from behind to cut through at his back

: The Emperor tried, and failed fight back and he was killed Lightsabers pushed through is body

: It was over.... the Sith had been defeated... as had the empire

: Padme walkes out and sees the collection of dead bodies.. " .. That was . " she paused and then looked to Yoda and Obi-Wan suddenly " oh are you okay?" she asked before commenting on the fight

: Obi-Wan nodded and pulled his arms around her. "I'm alright... We're all alright now."

: She wraps her arms around him and kisses him softly " .. Its over.. " she said softly " .. its actually over "