Thread: Star Wars:  The Dying of the Light (TheCorsair, Miss Melly)

When Anakin said Republic, she flinched. No, no. It wasn't a republic built on democracy, anymore. It was a dictatorship. It was the Galactic Empire. Her memories came flooding back, and poor Padm could hear the sounds of people as they stood to cheer and elect power to the very Sith Lord that her husband called Master. Anakin should not take it lightly. She gripped the seat and their destination switched from their peaceful getaway of Naboo, to the home they worked so hard to try and conseal their forbidden love and marriage. Anakin hated having to hide it and while Padm did as well, she was able to adapt better to make things work out for the both of them. Reaching their landing dock, she relaxed back in her seat. Luke. She whispered. When Anakin heard her, she said it again, a little louder, though there was hesitation in her voice. As if he'd lash out at her again. Luke for a boy. Leia for a girl. They mean 'light' and 'meadow.' I thought that was fitting for our children. The twins. Still, saying twins felt unreal to her. Was Anakin sure? She didn't doubt his powers, nor the Force, but it still seemed like it was yesterday when they married in secrecy. Anakin was first to exit the ramp, Padm following him more slowly. Somehow, the air felt heavier here, though the buzz and humming of traffic outside continued on as normal. Her name will be Leia. You owe me that much. Her middle name can be Shmi. She walked to him, touching his long cloak for a moment. Let me look at you. She asked, clouded by the horrid smoke from the previous planet. Reaching up to touch his face, her hands surprisingly cool, she flinched a little when she saw the yellow orbs. Yes. Those baby blue eyes were gone. They had been there for a moment before, but not for long. Releasing his face when they heard a, halt! And two Stormtroopers approached. They asked for identification and Padm shyly stood behind Anakin. And the lady? They asked and she moved past him, her courage suddenly boiling. Senator Amidala from Naboo. I have returned from a small absence. I wish to return to my work immediately. I wish to speak with the-- We will escort you to your new office tomorrow morning. Their intercom beeped and she nodded slightly. Already, she could feel her own powers being diminished. I will not let my people suffer. She hurried past the soldiers and made her way past them and slammed the glass doors shut. This was their-- her apartment! Since when did Clones get a right to watch and maintain? Please make them go away, she whispered and hurried into the apartment, checking if anything had changed. Nothing. The holocast screen was on, updating her on the latest news. Palatines rise of power, the fall of the Jedi. They showed images of the temple in ruins and somehow, Anakin's name was proclaimed Master General Skywalker and savior. He had saved them from what?! This cannot be... all of the Jedi... And Master Yoda? She could feel Anakin approaching her. Turning to him, she frowned. I don't know you anymore... When he approached her, the new information spiraling, she moved back a little, tears in her honey brown eyes.