Interesting insight into Anakin's state of mind and the growing tension in his relationship with Padmé. Good job with the foreshadowing - it gives the story an ominous tone.

This could fit into the movie or the novel nicely. Well done!

their story is so sad. They had everything to be happy...

ooooh... sad... Poor Padme.

A wonderful story. I especially like the line suggesting that Padme's energy is fading to support that of her children - as if she already knows that she will give her life up for her children. Excellent job!

Very nice.

Something – something other than him is breaking her heart. - foreshadowing much?

He clenches his prosthetic hand in useless anger. He can't stand it, that as powerful a Jedi as he is, there is nothing he can do. - the power to protect is something that has always held a good deal of allure to Anakin. This line reminds me of his reaction to Chmi's death.

But he reminds himself that he loves her. He can't take out his anger on her. - Wow. That line blew me away for some reason. I'm really stunned by it. I suspect as soon as I get the ability to speak back my muse will be have quiet a bit to say on the topic.

He has to believe her. - dido

I like the whole thing really. For Anakin, Padme is everything and he will do everything for her. He wants to end the war more because he believes that it will save his marriage than anything else. He wants a quick fix to a complicated problem. Back to the first line about not having enough power to help her, he does have enough power to fight in battles and so transitions that. Win war happy Padme therefore power to win war power to make Padme happy. Much better than feeling helpless, something he can't stand. Much better than failing to protect his wife.

Well done,

VFA