Lost ~ Anidala

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I'm back! Hopefully you liked the last chapter. I know it was extremely late, but I've been busy. Summertime is super busy. Anyways, I'm super excited to get started! I'm thinking of posting every Wednesday. Since I was so late on the last update, don't hold me to anything. But, here goes.

Anakin's POV (flashback in italics)

 I woke up with a cold sweat overwhelming me. The dream stuck with me, as much as I hoped I would forget it.

 I was breathing heavily, and I knew it. That nightmare was horrible. I can't stand the thought of it. I can't lose Padmé like I lost my mother. Sighing again, I pulled on my robe and walked to the terrace to think.

Padmé's POV

 My eyes flickered open as I felt Anakin leaving the bed. I glanced at the clock. No, it's not time for him to leave yet. He must have had that nightmare again. Oh, Ani. Why does he worry so much? I pulled on my own robe and swiftly walked to the terrace. 

 "Ani?" I whispered softly, trying not to frighten him. 

 "Angel, what are you doing up?" He mumbled softly.

 "I know you had another nightmare." I stated.

 "I'm fine." Oh Ani.

 "I know when something's wrong, Ani. I know you had that nightmare again. But don't worry, Ani. Everything will be fine. All I need is your love, and we can make it through anything. Please, Ani?" I begged him.

 "Love can't save you Padme. But I've got to find something that can." Ani said, so determined. 

 "Ani-"

 "Don't worry, Padmé. Everything will be fine." Oh, Ani. Why do you have to be so- protective?

 "Come on," I told him, holding my hand out for him to take. Anakin gladly took it, and I led him back to bed where we cuddled and I fell back asleep.

THE NEXT MORNING

 I woke up early this morning. I don't know why, but I felt refreshed. Ani wasn't up yet, and it wasn't time for him to yet anyway. I decided to make him breakfast. I knew we had some shuura fruit in the kitchen. (It's the one that Anakin cut for Padmé in AOTC. As you may recall, if Obi-Wan saw him doing that, he would be very grumpy) It was my favorite, and I knew Anakin liked it too. One of my favorite memories with the shuura fruit was when Anakin was assigned as my Jedi protector. We ate some on the lake house we stayed at. It was a magical time for us.

 I set some of the fruit on a plate and checked the time. It's definitely time for Ani to get up, or he'll be late to the temple. I really hope he decides to take my word for it and give up on this crazy hunt for power. 

 "Ani?" I said softly. He just grunted and rolled over in response. 

 "Ani!" I said louder, approaching the bed.

 "What, angel?" He muttered, beginning to sit up. 

 "Time to get up." I told him sternly. 

 "Already?" He said.

 "Yeah. But look what I have!" I said, holding out the plate.

 "Shuura fruit!" Ani looked so happy to see the fruit it make me giggle. Anakin picked up the fruit with the force and cut some with the knife that was also on the plate.

 "If Obi-Wan saw me doing this, he'd be very grumpy." Anakin chuckled. 

 "Well, hurry. I won't let you be late again." I told him. Anakin made no attempt to speed up. I walked over to our dresser and pulled out his Jedi robes. 

 "Quick, Ani!" I told him, tossing the clothes at him. Anakin seemed to remember something, and caught the clothes in mid air. He quickly changed and picked up the shuura fruit again with the force and caught it while he stood at the door.

 "Bye, angel." He said, and then gave me a short kiss before walking out the door. 

 "Bye, Ani." I said, wondering how he got ready so quickly. Oh well. I need to get ready. I have a senatorial meeting. It's a big one, to discuss war efforts on each system. I chose a lovely blue gown with a intricate braided bun hairstyle. I was quite happy with myself after looking in the mirror. It was beautiful. Another boring day at the Senate. Here we go.

Oh wow. Pretty short, but I wanted to focus on on Padmé. Lots a fluff, and don't worry, more drama soon. I'm already working on chapter 4, so be expecting that! This chapter was fun to write. I did a lot of research, but I couldn't find anything I liked a lot for Padmé's dress, so I just chose blue. The shuura fruit was fun. Anyways, as always, May the force be with you!

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