Disclaimer: Star wars characters do not belong to me. That’s Lucas job! This fic is AU, so if you don’t like that kind, this fic isn’t for you.

Summary: Padme’ POV on her life; her life as a Jedi and Anakin’s best friend. Not excluding, his fall to the dark side, his love for his wife; Sabe’ Amidala. (Trust me it’s better than you think)

(Prologue.)

(Padme’s POV)

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It seems like eons ago, since we first met. I was new at the academy, a mere youngling, and he a strapping adolescent. Even then, I knew he was powerful with the force. His presence shaped the force around him.

In my studies I learned of his myth; the chosen one; a being born in the world to bring balance to the force. A balance that can be shifted either way. Only now, do I understand this concept, with clarity.

But our meeting happened before I understood this concept, so as a young child, I simply took his presence as being our savior.

My hands shook, as he firmly told the other younglings to leave me be. I had forgotten reality. Three young boys had tried to take my meal from me. They had succeeded until he had come along.

“Give her back her food.” He insisted.

The older of the three boys smirked at him and replied, “Watcha gonna do Skywalker? Hit me?” The boy named Skywalker arrogantly smirked back, “Bring it on then Skywalker. Let’s see how you fight like a girl!”

Anger flared to life in Skywalker’s eyes. Without flinching he punched the older boy in the nose. I gasped when I saw blood escape the boy’s nostrils. He whimpered and scrambled to his feet, his followers right behind.

Skywalker shook his fists in the air, shouting, “HA Fight like a girl! Humph!” His anger gone, he picked up my tray, handing it back to me.

“Thanks.” I mumble shyly. Only Skywalker would have this affect on me. I was never shy around anyone but him.

“No Problem. I’m Anakin.” He held out his hand, and shook mine, with a firmness that matched his voice.

“My name is Padme’…. Padme’ Naberrie.” I stammered quietly.

He chuckled softly and replies, “Nice to meet you.”

For the first time our eyes met, it was the first time I had seen heaven in his eyes. The same unique look would always flare to life, every time I looked his way. It was in that moment, our destinies were set in place.

We never knew of the challenges to come.

We never expected to become enemies.

Yet, we would, in time.

That is how it all began, with one simple gaze.

A moment I never regretted no matter what the cost. This cost lead to our destines, but as I have said before, I now understand why this has happened.

Nonetheless, I’m getting ahead of myself. To understand our paths, and to where they lead, I will have to share my memories with the world. Memories of pain, light, and hope.

Yes, this is what I must do; relive these memories to make the world understand us. To understand why we chose these paths. Yet where do I begin this tale?

In a not to distant Galaxy Far Far Away…

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To Be Continued...

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