Clone Wars

Coming Home

Anakin was giddy with happiness. He had been able to come home for a little while, saying he needed a "meditative retreat" for a bit. Of course that wasn't the real reason, but it was a good excuse. Anyway Ashoka and Rex could easily handle things while he was gone. He first had to report to the council about the progress of their mission, but then he was free to go and not to be disturbed for awhile. 

He hailed a taxi and got in. He traveled in silence until the driver broke the silence. "You here about that crash this morning?" "No, what happened?" "Well Senator Onaconda Farr was driving his speeder and lost control. He was killed instantly." Anakin was instantly in thought. He had remembered Padme refer to him as her "Uncle Ono", even though they were not related, they had been close. He hoped she was okay. They continued on in silence the rest of the drive. Anakin paid the driver and got out near Padme's apartment. He walked to the elevator and got in. When he got to her door he hesitated then knocked softly. 

Dorme answered the door and was so surprised to see Anakin, that she just stood there. "Uh Dorme, could I come in?" "Of course, Padme is on the balcony." She let him in then disappeared into another room.  Anakin walked to the balcony and saw Padme gazing at the stars. He silently walked up and put his flesh hand on her shoulder. Padme started and turned around. At the sight of Anakin she fell into his arms and broke down. "It's all right, I'm right here." Anakin held her until she regained her composure. "Anakin, I'm so glad you're home...how long can you stay?" "Well I'm supposed to be on a "meditative retreat" and not to be disturbed for awhile, so maybe 2-3 weeks." She didn't say anything but leaned into him. "I heard about Senator Farr", he said quietly. Padme pulled away and leaned over the balcony looking over the lights of the city. "He was like an uncle to me...and a mentor." Anakin joined her and took her hand hand with his prosthetic one. "I'm sorry, I should've been here." "Don't be sorry Ani, you couldn't help it." He pulled her close into a kiss. "Let's go inside", Padme said. 

They went into the bedroom, changed into their pajamas and talked and giggled making up the times they couldn't. About an other hour later they were still talking. "Ani, how are Rex and Ashoka?" "Rex is soon to become promoted to General and Ashoka, well she's almost ready for her trials." "Ani that's great, right?" "Yeah, I'll miss having her around." Padme touched his cheek lightly, "She'll do great, especially with your teaching." Anakin didn't say anything, but instead wrapped his arms around Padme. "Ani, I love you." Anakin smiled, "I love you too Padme, more than anything." She curled up against his warm body and fell asleep. Anakin rested his head on hers and fell asleep.