Chapter 18

“Rise and shine.” Jobal called out, as she walked into the bedroom.

"Morning, Mom. What time is it?” Padme rolled over and sat up in bed.

“You have three hours before the wedding. So, how does it feel to be back here in the Palace?” Jobal put the small tray of tea down on the dresser.

“Great. It feels slightly strange, because instead of being in the Queen’s apartments, I'm in the guest quarters. I always wondered what these rooms looked like, and they are very comfy.” Padme looked around the room and saw light flower patterns on the walls and the curtains and even the bed coverings.

“I thought you knew every room in the Palace. Yes, they are very comfy. Oh, the Queen asked me to have you join her for breakfast. Your father and I will be there too.” Jobal went over to the windows and opened up the curtains. She looked out the window and saw the royal gardens and some of the servants setting up the gazebo for Padme’s wedding.

“Oh, ok. Then, I need to get up and get into the refresher.” Padme got up, picked up her robe from the end of the bed and put it on, before heading off towards the refresher.

Jobal left the room and went back to her room, so she could get ready for breakfast with the Queen of Naboo. Thirty minutes later, the Queen of Naboo and the Naberrie’s were sitting at the table together having breakfast. They were not alone, because with them, was Masters Yoda, Windu and Obi-Wan.

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“We are gather here, to rejoin this couple in holy wedloc. Do you Anakin Skywalker take Padme Amidala Naberrie-Skywalker to renew your love and vows to each other?” the holy man looked at the couple in front of him, before he turned his attention to Anakin.

“I do.” Anakin nodded, as he looked at Padme and gave her a huge smile.

"And do you Padme Amidala Naberrie-Skywalker take Anakin Skywalker to renew your love and vows to each other?” the holy man repeated, as he watched the couple smile at each other. He could see the love that both of them have for each other, shining in their eyes.

Obi-Wan handed Anakin the rings, in which he gave to the holy man, so he could bless them. Sabe handed Padme the ring and then she handed it over to the holy man, so he could bless it too. Then, the holy man handed Anakin the wedding band and then Anakin took Padme’s hand and put the ring on her finger.

“I, Anakin give this ring as a token of my love and devotion.” Anakin slid the diamond band down Padme’s ring finger.

Then, the holy man handed Padme the wedding band and she took Anakin’s hand and put the ring on his finger.

“I, Padme give this ring as a token of my love and devotion.” Padme slid the band down Anakin’s ring finger.

“And with the power invested in me, I now pronounce to you again, husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.” the holy man smiled and nodded to the couple, as he stepped back, as the couple moved closer to each other.

Anakin pulled Padme into his arms and began kissing her. A loud clapping sound came from the small group of people that were sitting in front of the couple, as they witnessed the long and passionate kiss that was exchanged between the couple.

After the wedding, everyone gathered in the huge dining hall, where they were having a huge wedding dinner. Padme looked around the table and not only was her family sitting there, but there was: her ex-handmaidens, who served with her, when she was the Queen of Naboo, and her bodyguards that were with her, when she was a Senator, all the Jedi Council Members, Master Obi-Wan and then there were a couple of Senators that Padme thought as her friends; Senator Bail Organa and Senator Mon Mothma.

Two hours later, Anakin and Padme left the party and headed for the house in the Lake Country. Once there, they headed off to bed and fell asleep in each other’s arms. They both had dreams of not only living together at the Temple, but soon their family would be expanding.

The End