Saga Angels - TPM AU, A/P Short Story - Completed July 18, 2007

Loved it!!!

I was dying when Padme blasted the door open to get to Anakin.....they are sooooo cute together

I expecially like how Padme wants him to stay on Naboo and be "friends"...I wonder how long the just be "friends" stage is gonna
last

The trip to Naboo should be entertaining to say the least...update soon!!!

 

Love your portrayal of Padme!

"You're not to do that again, do you hear me? With the state you're in, you'd be lucky if they just made you violently ill. No! Master Windu will accompany the Jedi with the hope he can be a mitigating factor against this... this threat. I won't have you putting yourself in harm's way again."

"Is that an order, your highness?"

She glared at him and stamped one foot. "If it has to be." Her expression softened. "I'd rather you consider it's the impassioned request of a concerned friend."

He found a smile for her, one that widened as she reached into one fold of her gown and pulled out a very familiar pair of leather gloves. He accepted them, his fingers smoothing over the familiar creases unconsciously before he slid them on. Padmé extended her hand and he took it as she helped him to his feet.

He didn't relinquish his hold as she led him from the room to inform the council of her decision. It had been made and, for better or worse, Master Windu would accompany them back to Naboo. Anakin only hoped the man would be able to help Qui-Gon and stay out of his way. The trip back to Naboo was going to be hard enough without the backstabbing Jedi hounding his heels. He only hoped Mace would get the idea quickly and leave him alone.

Otherwise, Anakin wouldn't be held responsible for his actions.

 

I can tell you've a real thing for Padme

Whatever gave you that idea? Padme =


The surface on which he lay wasn't uncomfortable, but it wasn't comfortable either. Padded, but firmly, it supported him without doing injury and gave a sense of security for its solidity.

Got to be something Jedi sit on.


"Trust in the Force I do, Anakin. So too, should you."

Trust what? Seems like Yoda trusts the Force to do exactly what he wants it to do. Stupid limey little-


"I do not care, Master Jedi! I was promised that no harm would come to him. He is far from unharmed thanks to you and your schemes. Until I see, with my own eyes, that Anakin has come to no permanent damage I will not be turned away!"

Hehe, must be Padme!


"Had the same effect, a knock would, Queen Amidala.

I hate Yoda in this story! Really I do, he's such a creep! Obviously someone was blocking her way, master dumb@$$, a knock would have been impossible. Sheesh!


Her eyebrows arched in surprise. "I'm not so old I'd throw my life away."

Yeah right, lie to yourself, you can't lie to Anakin.


Padme dressed in marriage whites standing by his side.

Now there's a pleasant image! Of course it would be far more pleasant if it was my vision.


"We'll live through it, Anakin. I only hope you don't change your mind between now and then."

How could he resist?


He only hoped Mace would get the idea quickly and leave him alone.

Otherwise, Anakin wouldn't be held responsible for his actions.

I like the way this young man thinks!

Delightful update as usual!

Can't wait to see Mace take Qui-Gon's fall.

 

Sounds like the bond between Aankin and Padme is already formed the details just have to be worked out in time.
Great update Jade!

 

Your portrayal of the characters fits so smoothly with canon. And I love the various "what if's" that you throw into the mix. It makes for great reading.

 

I love this story! I've been reading it since you started (I've been lurking for six months or so ) But now... please add me to your pm list?

Ani is so cute as a 16 year old. But I feel so bad that he's suffering through those visions.

 

I just read the story you've written so far, and enjoyed every bit of it... especially how Padme shot open the meditation chamber's door. I could just see her doing that! The revelation that Master Windu is the jedi who ruined Anakin's life was shocking. I can't wait to see what happens next. Will Qui-gon die? Will Mace Windu be redeemed in Anakin's eyes? Will Anakin fall to the darkside? Will you PM me when you update, please?

 

Awww, really loved the A/P moment, it was amazing, I really enjoyed the update and thanks for the pm.

 

leia_naberrie - *chuckle* Padmé?s a little distressed, can you tell?

VA_Parky ? I think Padmé?s learned that decorum has its places ? and when she doesn?t get what she wants, especially after she?s tried diplomacy, diplomacy with a blaster works just as well. Or, I think she?s learning it.

The trip to Naboo will actually have a chapter all by itself ? can you tell we?re nearing the ending? *grin*

DragonLotus - Thanks!

randomangel22 ? Padmé?s as infatuated as they get ? plus she blames herself for Anakin?s injury ? which makes it up to her to put things right.

Ocelotl_Nesto ? Control is the price, or will be the price, of his help with Naboo. His lessons will be on board ship ? which will be fun.

Lady_Jade - Thanks! I promised a while ago that a Mace/Anakin confrontation would be coming ? now it?s just a matter of time before it happens? but something else has to happen first.

ROTSFan ? I was thinking the same thing ? when Anakin?s role is revealed, he?s at an old enough age he?d want to help protect Padmé from the public eye. But at the same time, if he can draw it away from her he would. He may not want to be a hero, but he?s willing to be one for her.

Jaded_Rose - I agree completely, A/P Icons would just be so cute! Kill them In one of my stories? Are you mad?! That would just be mean!

Kitten ? I hope so; that?s what I?m aiming for

BrightFeather ? Thanks; I?m glad you?re enjoying it!

Leia_Sith_Lady ? I think if Padmé had been given the chance, she?d have shot down a door to get to Anakin; it?s all in the scripting

A Mace/Anakin confrontation is brewing, but everyone will just have to wait and see what happens *grin*

CodyMonKenobi ? I?ve always believed Padmé is as much a soldier, if not more, than the Jedi; she?d have a very no-nonsense approach I think. And don?t worry about replying ? if you read the PM I sent you, that?s enough for me ? not to say I don?t appreciate the replies! I completely understand how life can take the front seat!

jedichick1988 - *grin* Thanks! I?m going for that awkward/cute adolescent type of romance, which is tough when you?re pretty far removed from that stage lol!

VaderLVR64 - Thanks! Padmé?s a lot of fun in this. Different but the same.

BrentusofGath ? Glad you?re enjoying it thus far;

I hate Yoda in this story! Really I do, he's such a creep! Obviously someone was blocking her way, master dumb@$$, a knock would have been impossible. Sheesh!

*laughs* you?re not supposed to like him, which means I?m doing my job right lol!

I like the way this young man thinks!

Oh you do, do you? I?m wondering what exactly you think that last line is supposed to mean...

Can't wait to see Mace take Qui-Gon's fall.

I?m that transparent, am I? *laughs* Believe me, the thought to have it play out that way is there, but I haven?t agreed with my Muse on Qui-Gon?s fate yet. So we?ll see.

obsessedwithSW ? A small bond, but a bond none-the-less. Friendship is a great way to start a more dynamic relationship...

PadawanKitara ? Thanks The What-if?s are what make this one pretty fun!

Lauren_Solo ? Welcome, welcome I know how hard it can be to come out of lurking. Believe it or not, if you?d simply like to get a PM, all you have to do is ask ? I won?t even hold you to replying Thanks for reading!

Alexis_Wingstar ? I would be delighted to PM you when I update, Welcome, welcome Thanks for reading; it can?t be easy wading through it from the beginning at this stage!

As for the rest of your questions ? most will be answered in time

Star_Angel - *grin* Thanks!




Update to follow - Thanks for reading everyone!

 

Chapter 20

Padmé's decision to return to Naboo was met with trepidation by Senator Palpatine, and Anakin paced nervously in the anteroom as she spoke with him about her decision. Padmé had called for a vote of No confidence in Chancellor Velorum's leadership in the hope of avoiding a similar situation for another planet.

Anakin had been surprised to hear Palpatine had been nominated, especially after the man's speech to the contrary, but his unease with the Senator continued. He wasn't sure what it was about not seeing the man's future that disturbed him, simply that it did.

The Jedi Council acted quickly, assignment Mace to go with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan to Naboo to help deal with the Sith threat. Qui-Gon had begun his training in control, partial payment for trying to assist the Jedi, and thus far he'd been able to shake the Jedi Master's hand, for several seconds of extended skin-on-skin contact, without visions of the other man's future popping in.

A future that didn't seem changed by Mace's inclusion in their plans.

Qui-Gon ignored it, and so Anakin did his best to as well. It was easier than he'd thought, with his future on Naboo to look forward to. Obi-Wan helped him with his control lessons, and threw in a sense lesson for danger while he was at it. They'd laughed over his reckless behavior, and Anakin could honestly say he was going to miss the other young man when he remained behind with Padmé.

He hadn't dared try and read Obi-Wan's future, and was comfortable not knowing. He would simply enjoy the thrill of the unknown when it came to his Jedi friend. Jar Jar Binks, the Gungan who still accompanied the Queen, had tried to hang around with the two Force Sensitive young men, but quickly become bored with their lack of movements. What he didn't know was that Obi-Wan had smuggled two of the training sabers from the younglings barracks and, once he was certain Anakin and he were alone, often brought them out to help teach Anakin the fundamentals.

Anakin relished the lessons, taking more than one beating about the head and shoulders with the stun saber, but learning quickly. He was disappointed to learn after their fourth session that Obi-Wan had needed to return the stun sabers before they were discovered missing.

The trip back to Naboo would take two days, despite the repairs done to the Nabooian Cruiser, and they were on Coruscant for barely three days more before Padmé informed everyone they would be leaving.

Anakin packed his meager belongings and returned to Padmé's apartments. There, he'd been forced to wait, pacing up and down the corridor, as he was informed the Senator Palpatine was trying to dissuade the Queen from this course of action. He knew nothing the Senator said would change Padmé's mind; not after she'd practically been shown the likely hood of her success by the Force.

Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan would join them when they reached the landing pad, along with the third Jedi Anakin was torn between welcoming as another target for the Sith, and despising as the traitor and turn coat he was. Palpatine finally emerged from the chamber, his shoulder hunched, shaking his head sadly. He looked so dejected Anakin's basic compassion overrode his unease with the man.

"Senator?"

Palpatine's head lifted and for a brief moment Anakin thought he saw something dark shift in those fathomless eyes. It was gone barely seconds later, the Senator looking years older and sadder than before. "Anakin, isn't it?"

"Yes, sir."

"I don't suppose there's anything you can say to dissuade her from this course?"

"Why would I want to do that, sir?"

"She's in great danger if she goes back to Naboo, son. Great danger. They'll kill her if she's captured."

"She knows that, Senator. She's adamant to suffer the same punishment or freedoms as the rest of your people."

"Perhaps she thinks it will spur the Senate to a faster resolution now that they've seen her, hm?"

"Somehow, Senator, I doubt that." Anakin looked away, feeling uncomfortable discussing P

 

Hell yeah, that rocked. Palpatine is such an awesome charecter. I thought Anakin would be easier to minipulat than in the movie but I'm not so sure about it now. If he had totally trusted Palaptine then yes, but he doesn't trust anyone. You are so good at keeping everyone in charecter. This and TatLP are my favorite fics, I get a big smile everytime I see an update, so keep up the good work.

 

You've done such a great job with every single character here! I'm loving this!

"Somehow, Senator, I doubt that." Anakin looked away, feeling uncomfortable discussing Padmé with him. "The Queen strong minded and opinionated. There is little anyone can do once she's made up her mind."

Palpatine stared at him for a long minute, and Anakin shifted uncomfortably under that look. Palpatine finally smiled, shaking his head. "You understand women far better than I ever did, young man. Perhaps you're right. Her presence on the planet may indeed give the people hope; if she isn't captured the moment she lands. You'll look after her for me, won't you?"

"Sir?"

"She's like a daughter to me, Anakin. I couldn't bear the thought of something happening to her."

Anakin stared at the man for a long minute, something in Palpatine's expression not matching his concerned tone or words, but Anakin wasn't able to figure out what. He finally, reluctantly nodded. "I'll do what I can, Senator. The Jedi will be far better protectors than I."

Palpatine nodded his thanks with a slight incline of his head and then turned and disappeared.

It wasn't until later, when Anakin had stretched out in his bunk, the Nabooian Cruiser already having entered light speed, which the strange expression on the Nabooian Senator's face finally clicked in his mind.

Palpatine's eyes.

Those cold, calculating eyes, had never changed, never wavered from shadowed neutrality. For all the lip service the Senator had given, he wasn't truly concerned about the Queen's safety, he was simply trying to make it seem that way.

Anakin tucked that fact away for the future and focused himself instead on the task that was ahead of him. Saving Naboo. The Senator's false sympathies would have to wait until later.

 

Awesome chapter! I am SO glad that Anakin is quickly catching on to Palpatine's scheming. I hope this will lead to a much better outcome now that he knows not to trust him. One can only hope, right?

I really loved the build-up that was going on in this chapter. It's clear that we're on the verge of something big and this was a nice breather before the chaos that's sure to follow. I'm still worried about Qui-Gon, but am hoping that something will still shift before they get to Naboo and face Darth Maul. And the Anakin / Obi-Wan friendship continues to delight me beyond belief!

What a fun story this is. Great job!

 

Glad to see Obi-Wan and Anakin getting along so well better than in the canon .

And yes Anakin Palps is a lying two face Sith who doesn't care about anyone else except his empire .

Great post!

 

Wow! This is so good. You've managed to keep everyone true to their characters, only with Anakin a bit smarter than he is in canon. I can't wait for the next part.

Bright

 

I'm thinking Palpatine won't be able to get a lot past Anakin....which is a very good thing.

Now all that's left to do is deal with the upcoming Battle of Naboo.

 

Oh, good. The Palpy snake can't put one past Mature!Anakin. Good thing too. It makes you wonder how much of the real tragedy was simply because Anakin was young and less experienced with people.

J_Ro

 

I really like the depth you have given a street smart Anakin... Much sharper kid than the little blond kid of cannon.

thanks for the PM. I am enjoying this story.

 

Palps is creepy isn't he

I'm glad that in this story Anakin isn't as easily swayed under his influence like in canon....

Awesome update as usaul can't wait for more!!!

 

I love how you write the differences on how Anakin thinks. It was understandable in cannon how a young scared kid, taken away from his mother, and getting no sympathy from the council, would be easily swayed by Palpatine.... he hungered for the warmth of a friend, and Palpatine, though it was fake, filled a kind of fatherly role. But, in this story, since Anakin had pretty much been on his own for several years, he's able to see through Palpatine. He's not the gullible kid anymore. Great job.

 

I know how hard it can be to come out of lurking.

LOL! No, it wasn't that. My parents only let me join recently.


Obi-Wan helped him with his control lessons, and threw in a sense lesson for danger while he was at it.

Ooo, young Obi-Wan getting all sweaty teaching Anakin about the Force. We need more details!! But I'm worried what mean ol Mace will think if he finds out they've been training Anakin in secret?


"She's like a daughter to me, Anakin.

Oh yeah right, he's such a mean little man!


he was simply trying to make it seem that way.

Of course Anakin! He's the bad guy! That's what he's supposed to do! Kill him Ani and then you and Padmé can get to the kissing!


I love this story so much!

 

It wasn't until later, when Anakin had stretched out in his bunk, the Nabooian Cruiser already having entered light speed, which the strange expression on the Nabooian Senator's face finally clicked in his mind.

Palpatine's eyes.

Those cold, calculating eyes, had never changed, never wavered from shadowed neutrality. For all the lip service the Senator had given, he wasn't truly concerned about the Queen's safety, he was simply trying to make it seem that way.

Anakin tucked that fact away for the future and focused himself instead on the task that was ahead of him. Saving Naboo. The Senator's false sympathies would have to wait until later.


Lovwe these little tidbits. I wonder if this knowledge will change his future as a Sith.

 

Palpatine's eyes.

Those cold, calculating eyes, had never changed, never wavered from shadowed neutrality. For all the lip service the Senator had given, he wasn't truly concerned about the Queen's safety, he was simply trying to make it seem that way.

Exactly! I'm glad this Anakin is more shrewd and less able to be manipulated than the one in canon. A breath of fresh air.

 

Thankfully anakin has noticed something shifty is going on with evil palpy.Great update.Can't wait for more!!!!

 

it's really different seeing Anakin suspect Palpatine...this Anakin is proving to be MUCH smarter then the real one

i really don't know what will happen at the end...but i'm HOPING that it won't be sad

great work.