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Reconciliation by JediSenoj451 (PG)
Fandom: STAR WARS
Pairing: slight Anakin/Padmé
Length: 9,000 words
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:
The premise of this brief story is quite simple. Anakin survived the second Death Star. Padmé is discovered alive somewhere. At Luke's instigation and Vader's request, the two estranged lovers meet on Tatooine.
Here are two people who once knew each other very well, and at one point, each thought the other had betrayed him or her. Anakin and Padmé know each others' vulnerabilities, as well, and they know how to hurt each other terribly with words. But, they have not seen each other in twenty-five years. Padmé is understandably a little bitter, and Anakin just wants to see her face again before he must go toward his uncertain future. Their meeting starts with harsh words and it seems like it will be over almost before it is begun. Are forgiveness and understanding even possible?
Having seen Revenge of the Sith *, this story is so true, it's almost frightening. There are a few small inconsistencies with the new movie, naturally, but the characterizations of Anakin and Padmé are near-perfect, and even many of the little details are correct. You can almost hear Vader saying his dialogue. This story is bittersweet, but it leaves the reader feeling more hopeful at the end. You will not be disappointed at all if you read it. Highly recommended.
* Gratuitous plug: You must go see this movie. It was excellent!
* * *
There was an awkward pause, and the conversation threatened to die. But Anakin would not let that happen. He would try another tack, find something else for them to discuss. The reference to their daughter... he would take that and continue talking.
"I still cannot believe that I failed to see the resemblance, although I suppose that was for the best."
"Luke?"
"I was referring to Leia." He turned his back to Padmé and moved to the corner of the room so that he could look out the window. The second sun was almost completely hidden by the horizon. If he had been alone, he would have considered removing his helmet to see the colors of the sunset in their natural brilliance. As a child, Anakin had loved watching the Tatooine sunsets; they were one of the few redeeming aspects of the Sith-forsaken planet.
He spoke without turning around. "I saw the similarities between you and our son right away, even if I tried my best to ignore them -- the fearlessness, the compassion, the blind idealism. He takes more after you than me."
"What did you do to him?" Padmé's voice was barely above a whisper, but it had a threatening ring, reminding Anakin of why she had been an effective adversary while serving as Naboo's queen and senator. "I know you hurt him. I can see it in his eyes sometimes."
"I would have thought our daughter would have been delighted to fill you in on those details," Anakin responded, and to his surprise, the words were not laced with malice. A few months ago they might have been bitten out, dripping with bitterness, but now they contained only sadness.
"Leia hasn't brought it up yet. I don't think she's ready to talk about it."
"Then what did he tell you?"
"Luke won't say anything. He just keeps telling me that what happened in the past doesn't matter because the man called Vader is dead."
Anakin made a low, guttural sound of amusement. "I see that the boy is learning to twist the truth almost as well as Kenobi."
Reconciliation
Pairing: slight Anakin/Padmé
Length: 9,000 words
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:
The premise of this brief story is quite simple. Anakin survived the second Death Star. Padmé is discovered alive somewhere. At Luke's instigation and Vader's request, the two estranged lovers meet on Tatooine.
Here are two people who once knew each other very well, and at one point, each thought the other had betrayed him or her. Anakin and Padmé know each others' vulnerabilities, as well, and they know how to hurt each other terribly with words. But, they have not seen each other in twenty-five years. Padmé is understandably a little bitter, and Anakin just wants to see her face again before he must go toward his uncertain future. Their meeting starts with harsh words and it seems like it will be over almost before it is begun. Are forgiveness and understanding even possible?
Having seen Revenge of the Sith *, this story is so true, it's almost frightening. There are a few small inconsistencies with the new movie, naturally, but the characterizations of Anakin and Padmé are near-perfect, and even many of the little details are correct. You can almost hear Vader saying his dialogue. This story is bittersweet, but it leaves the reader feeling more hopeful at the end. You will not be disappointed at all if you read it. Highly recommended.
* Gratuitous plug: You must go see this movie. It was excellent!
* * *
There was an awkward pause, and the conversation threatened to die. But Anakin would not let that happen. He would try another tack, find something else for them to discuss. The reference to their daughter... he would take that and continue talking.
"I still cannot believe that I failed to see the resemblance, although I suppose that was for the best."
"Luke?"
"I was referring to Leia." He turned his back to Padmé and moved to the corner of the room so that he could look out the window. The second sun was almost completely hidden by the horizon. If he had been alone, he would have considered removing his helmet to see the colors of the sunset in their natural brilliance. As a child, Anakin had loved watching the Tatooine sunsets; they were one of the few redeeming aspects of the Sith-forsaken planet.
He spoke without turning around. "I saw the similarities between you and our son right away, even if I tried my best to ignore them -- the fearlessness, the compassion, the blind idealism. He takes more after you than me."
"What did you do to him?" Padmé's voice was barely above a whisper, but it had a threatening ring, reminding Anakin of why she had been an effective adversary while serving as Naboo's queen and senator. "I know you hurt him. I can see it in his eyes sometimes."
"I would have thought our daughter would have been delighted to fill you in on those details," Anakin responded, and to his surprise, the words were not laced with malice. A few months ago they might have been bitten out, dripping with bitterness, but now they contained only sadness.
"Leia hasn't brought it up yet. I don't think she's ready to talk about it."
"Then what did he tell you?"
"Luke won't say anything. He just keeps telling me that what happened in the past doesn't matter because the man called Vader is dead."
Anakin made a low, guttural sound of amusement. "I see that the boy is learning to twist the truth almost as well as Kenobi."
Reconciliation