Ignite (A star war fanfic)

Padme

"Miss, you have a visitor." One of the guards told me. I was at my desk going over paperwork.

"Who is it?" I asked. Padme showed herself from behind my guard and I stood up.

"You're dismissed." I said and he left. I went over to Padme and I could sense nervousness in her.

"What happened?"

"Oh, no I am pretty sure they're fine. I haven't heard anything yet though, but I am here to talk to you actually." She said. I nodded and motioned for her to sit in a chair. She sat and we were in silence for a few moments before she spoke.

"I know that we haven't talked very much and honestly don't know each other very well and I am pretty sure you don't like me and...." She started but I stopped her.

"I do like you, Padme...sorry if I have ever made you think I didn't but can you get to the point? You're giving me anxiety." I said. She nodded and let out a breath before continuing.

"I hope this isn't too much but I am pregnant and I wanted to know if you could take the baby." She said. I blinked and chuckled lightly before realizing she was serious.

"ummm....does Anakin know?"

"No."

"were you even going to tell him?! Padme, I have never wanted kids." I told her.

"Well...I don't know what to do. Anakin would get kicked out of the order...and I am a walking target since I am senator." She said. I glared my eyes and raised my eyebrow.

"You're a walking target?! Seriously Padme...I am queen of a world that is wanted by everyone, and you're saying that they wouldn't be safe with you?!" I said. She seemed to have a look of realization.

"I..I'm sorry, I don't know what I was thinking." she said starting to get up but I grabbed her before she left.

"You can't give away your children, you're just scared...talk to Anakin about it and you'll both figure it out. I will help in any way I can but I can't take them." I told her. She looked slightly relieved and walked over to give me a hug.

"Oh, thank you so much." She said.

"You're welcome. Now, go home and rest...you can stay here as long as you please but I have a feeling Obi wan and Anakin's mission will be over before you know it."

"I think I will go home and get prepared. thank you again." She said. I nodded and had my guards take her back to her ship too leave. I sighed and sat back down putting my head in my hands.

"What was that all about?" Zeb asked walking in. He was now my second in command, my most trusted official and thankfully he had decided not to go back to his home until they needed him.

"My brother is going to be a father." I said looking slightly upwards. Zeb had a smirk on his face.

"What?"

"you have way too much chaos in your life." He stated chuckling. I rolled my eyes and nodded in acknowledgement.

"and it just keeps coming." I said. He left me and I sat thinking. Maybe we could have children? No, no, what am I thinking? Obi wan can't leave the order...they need him. Maybe after the war? Because then we could be settled...but then me being royalty could put them in danger. Ugh, why couldn't Obi wan just not want children?

4 days later

I jolted up from my dream in a panic, sweat on my forehead and staggered breaths. I looked around and Obi wan was still not here. I thought he was supposed to be back already. I ran my hands through my hair remembering my dream.

Ani, stop, you're breaking my heart!

you were my brother, Anakin!

You can't do this...think about what you're doing.

I felt fear and anger and hate. The dark side. It was my brother, something was going to go wrong if I didn't stop it. I decided to contact him, maybe he had found out about Padme....I knew his mission was successful though because the chancellor wanted to have a meeting with me about something.

"Hey, what's up?" My brother said coming onto the hologram.

"I am sorry, did I wake you?"

"No, I was already up. I couldn't sleep, you?"

"nope...guess that is how we are similar." I said. There was a moment of silence but then he spoke.

"Padme's pregnant." He said. I tried to act surprised but he saw right through me, I was too tired.

"I just had a nightmare, that she died in childbirth...I won't let that happen, I can't." He stated. I had a sudden realization, this must be the reason he turns.

"You will let the force run it's course. I honestly don't think you should focus too much on it and plus you need too learn to let go of the things you love most...especially being a jedi." I said. He pouted and tried too change the discussion. I would just have to keep an eye on him. Perhaps I can track down the sith lord.

"I did something bad." He said. I rose my eyebrows.

"I killed Dooku." He said. I paused and thought of what too say before proceeding.

"The chancellor urged me too, he made so much sense at the time." He said. My head perked up.

"Is that what he wants to talk too me about?"

"I don't know what that would be."

"Well...Anakin, everybody makes mistakes and you shouldn't dwell on the past. Let it go and I promise you'll feel better. Please don't dwell on things." I said. He nodded, making me smirk.

"Now, you and Obi wan...want to talk about it?" He asked. I huffed and rolled my eyes.

"You both know where I stand on the situation." I said.

"Well...he seems upset about it. And you know, marriage does include making sacrifices at times...for the better good."

"oh, since when did my little brother get so wise?" I asked.

"I've been on a role lately."He said. I smiled weakly. I was tired, just tired in general.

"what do you think the chancellor want's to talk to you about?" Anakin asked. I shrugged.

"I am not positive but I do know that he won't just talk like we are now and that I have to go there, in person..." I said frustrated.

"I guess I will see you soon then."He stated.

"Wait, is Obi wan really that upset?"

"He is upset, but maybe you should just talk to him." Anakin said. I groaned.

"Fine, I will see you tomorrow little brother. Get some sleep and stop worrying."

"You too." He said and we hung up the call. I laid back on my bed and drifted off into sleep.