Anakins/Vader's POV
"Again." I instructed (y/n) and she went in for a right hook, which I caught. I smiled down at her like the proud boyfriend I was, "That's a lot better, remember to keep that strength with every punch." I was teaching her how to defend herself, it may not be necessary, since as long as I'm around I'll do my best to keep her safe. But this eased my conscience a bit, especially after everything that's happened these past few weeks.

She smiled back victoriously, slightly out of breathe, "Does this mean we can go shower now?" She smirked as she eyed my bare, sweaty chest with lustful eyes.

I chuckled as I shook my head, "Not yet, we agreed two hours."

She groaned as she wrapped her arms around my neck, most likely to try and sweet talk her way out of it, "Please," She looked up to me with her beautiful doe eyes and I felt my heart skip a beat in the way that only she could cause, "If you let us stop early, I promise I'll give you my thanks." She glided her hand down to my area. I was about to give in when there was a knock on the door.

"Hold that thought," I winked as I kissed her forehead and went to open the door, I usually make her hide in the bathroom, but due to the lack of thoughts I hear. I know it's Piett, "What is it?" I questioned as I opened the door.

"Sorry to disturb you my lord, but she's here." He informed me and my happy mood immediately fell.

I nodded, "Put her in my office, I'll be there shortly."

"Of course sir," He looked from me to behind me, "Hey (y/n), still up for cards later?" He smiled to her.

"Only if you're ready to get your ass kicked." I heard her respond back happily.

He chuckled at her and nodded to me one more time before turning to leave. I sighed and closed the door, "So who's this she?" (y/n) asked as I spun back around to face her.

I half-smiled at her, "I thought you prefer not to talk about work." I walked over to her and cupped her face as I placed a soft kiss to her lips.

She pulled away after a few moments, "I know, I'm just wondering." She shrugged as she looked up to meet my eyes.

"It's Senator Amidala from Naboo." I informed her and I saw her eyes widened slightly.

"No way, I've read about her. She was queen once right?" She questioned and I nodded.

Wow she's beautiful too. Usually his work involves grumpy old men, not beautiful women. Ugh why am I thinking like this, I wonder if he thinks she's beautiful; Is she more beautiful than me?

I chuckled as I listened in on her thoughts, "Is that jealousy I hear?" I shook my head as I wrapped my arms around her, "Not a single person in this galaxy is more beautiful than you. You are perfect in every way and better in every way. Besides, I have special orders when it comes to the Senator." I sighed as I looked down.

She pulled away and looked up at me with a curious expression, "You mean you're gonna ki-"

I cut her off by pressing my finger to her lips, "No more work talk. Let's shower so you can fulfill your promise." I smiled down at her and she smiled back, already letting go of the conversation, which she was used to by now. She grabbed my hand and led me to the bathroom.

~*~•~*~

"I'll be back, stay here with R2 and BB-4." I instructed her but she shook her head in response.

"I feel like you forget that I work here," She let off a chuckle, "I have projects waiting for me in the hangar, but I'll come here once I'm done." She stood on her tippy-toes and placed a kiss on my cheek, "I love you." She smiled.

"I love you too." I pinched her cheek and I left the room first. She would soon leave after me.

I walked down the hallways to get to my office, I sighed. I knew what I was going to have to do. So to prepare myself, I reminded myself of the reason why I held hate for this woman as much as everyone else.

Flashback
"Anakin you need to relax." Padme reached her hand out to me, but I pulled away from her.

"They are responsible for her death Padme, all of them. And they won't even admit to it." I almost cried as I leaned on her balcony. Padme was like an older sister to me. I came to her with all of my problems, I trusted her the most, "It's just too painful to handle." I finally began to cry. I missed Ahsoka so much, I wanted her here with me. I wanted her to give me her snippy attitude and to hear her joyful laugh. This is all so unfair.

She sighed as I felt her hand on my shoulder, "You can't blame them, I understand why this is difficult for you. But-"

"No you don't!" I interrupted her, how could she possibly even say that; how can I not blame them? "How is it not their fault? She would be here if they just listened to me and to her!" I shouted and she took a small step back away from me.

"Anakin please try to calm down, the council is already looking at you like you're a threat. They think your emotions are clouding your judgement." She informed me and I rolled my eyes. I haven't done anything to them except to try and get them to admit they were wrong. How is it my problem that they have too much pride.

I shook my head, "Fuck them. The Jedi are corrupt. This whole life isn't what I thought it would be." I sighed as I looked out onto Coruscant, maybe I could leave the order. Have a better life somewhere else. I could meet someone amazing and be normal for once,"They jus-" I was cut off by a sting on my neck. I looked to Padmé with wide eyes when I realized what she had done.

She pulled the needle out of my neck with sad eyes, "I'm so sorry, but they asked me to do it."

I dropped down to the floor when everything began spinning, my eyes never leaving her. I was hurt and I felt betrayed. I trusted her, "How could you?" I let out.

She knelt down with tears in her eyes, "Please forgive me, I'm just doing what I think is best for you."

Then everything went black.

Next thing I knew, I woke up in that cell.

Alone.
Flashback ends

I barged in the office and she jumped up from the couch when her eyes landed on me, "Anak-" I held my hand up and choked her.

"No, not Anakin." I growled and released her so she could breathe, "You don't get to call me that." I walked around and sat behind my desk, "Sit." I pointed to the chair in front of me and she walked over slowly.

"Why am I here?" She asked in her professional tone, but I could still feel her fear.

I tilted my head, "Did you really think there wouldn't be consequences for speaking out against your Empire?" I smirked and I watched her straighten her posture nervously.

She shook her head, "I do not believe that what the Emperor has been doing is right. He's enslaving people, how could you of all people think that's okay?" She spoke more confidently.

I chuckled darkly, "I don't question his choices and neither should you. But," I shrugged as I leaned closer to intimidate her, "That's not the real reason you're here Senator." I spoke slow and threatening with venom in my tone. She visibly stiffened, "I hear, you're a leader for the rebel alliance. Not that I'm surprised." I began to try and look into her mind to see what I could find. But to my annoyance, I couldn't hear anything. I tilted my head, "Why can't I hear you?"

She shook her head, "I-I don't know." She darted her eye contact away from me.

I sighed heavily, "It appears I'm not the only one who figured it out." I stood up and walked to her so I could stand over her, "Where is it?" I snapped as I grabbed her arm and pulled her up aggressively.

"I don't know what you're talking about!" She yelled in fear as she looked into my yellow eyes.

I chuckled as I shook my head, "The crystal Senator, where is it?" I spat as I pushed her and she fell to the floor.

"Stop, this isn't who you are," She begged as she looked up to me, "You cared about me once, I know you still do. A part of you does at least."

I laughed, "Oh you would think that wouldn't you." I bent down so I was closer to her eye level, "I'll kill you and take pleasure in it. And you only have yourself to blame." I smirked, "So I'll ask one more time, where's the crystal?"

She sighed, "I can't give it to you. It's surgically implanted." She admitted with nervousness in her eyes.

"Where?" I snapped and she pointed to her temple. I sighed and stood up, "How inconvenient, I'll just have to do this the old fashion way then."

(y/n)'s POV
I had my ear pressed up to the door like the nosy girl I am, "You cared about me once, I know you still do. A part of you does at least." I heard her speak and I grew confused. Is there more to their relationship that what he let off? I was about to listen more when I heard R2 beep next to me, "Shh do you want to get caught?" I snapped at him in a whisper.

"What are you doing?" I spun to the voice and smiled innocently.

"Hey Piett, just going for a stroll." I lied and he narrowed his eyes at me.

He looked to Anakin's door then to me, "Are you snooping?" He asked with disbelief.

"No," Then I sighed, "Okay yes." I admitted and crossed my arms over my chest.

"Why?" He questioned with a confused look. He knew I didn't like getting involved in Anakin's work. But something about the way he was acting earlier made me curious about his meeting with the Senator. And now I see it's because there's a personal connection. But how personal is what I'm unsure of.

I shrugged in response, "Feeling curious today."

He gestured for me to come with him, "Come on. He won't like you out here listening."

I sighed, he was right. I'll come up with a way to ask Ani about this later, I'll slip it in there later tonight during our nightly pillow talk. I just have to figure out a way to bring it up without making it obvious that I was eavesdropping. But R2 had other plans, he opened the door to the office. It slid open and I stood there awkwardly as Anakin and the Senator turned their heads to look at me. He had her against the wall with his lightsaber held to her neck and she was crying. "What are you doing?" He snapped at me.

"I was um," I patted on the wall, "Checking your door for you my lord. It's working great by the way."

He narrowed his eyes at me and dropped the woman down, "Get in here." He demanded as he retracted his blade. I stepped inside and he closed the door behind me immediately. Leaving R2 outside and I could hear him beeping in annoyance, "What were you doing?" He asked in a softer tone.

I shook my head, "Nothing."

"(y/n)." He growled.

I sighed, "Fine I was eavesdropping." I admitted with reluctance.

"Are you her?" I heard the Senator speak and Anakin turned to glare at her.

"Don't you ever speak to her again or I'll rip your tongue out." He threatened and my eyes widened slightly. Damn maybe it's not as personal as I thought. He turned back to me with a sigh, "Why were you eavesdropping?"

I shrugged, "I was curious, I'm sorry."

He knitted his brows together, "Curious about what?"

"Your personal relationship with her." I pointed to the girl behind him, "I guess I felt there was more than what you let on."

He sighed as he placed a hand on my cheek, "I'll tell you everything later. I promise." He caressed my cheek and I smiled up at him with a nod, "Are you done with your projects?"

I scrunched my face, "I haven't even started."

He chuckled as he dropped his hand, "Go, I'll come see you when I'm done." He kissed my cheek and waved the door open. I listened without question and left the room. But not without looking at the Senator one last time, she held so much fear in her eyes as he walked back to her. I wanted to feel bad for her, but I knew I couldn't. Her fate was sealed. I wonder what she did to him in his past life for him to be able to do this to her, without remorse.

I turned my head and left the room to go do the job that I've been neglecting.

Anakin's/Vader's POV
I walked back to Padme and glared down at her. I reignited my saber as soon as I heard my girl leave. I bent down to her level and pointed the blade to her cheek, "Where were we?"

(a/n Hope you like this chapter! Please let me know your thoughts.💕)