This is a series of short stories taking place around the time frame of The Phantom Menace. I don't know why, but I like to divide things up by time, and I think Anakin-the-slave-boy is considerably different from Anakin-the-Jedi; just as Padme-the-Queen is different from Padme-the-senator. I do babble, don't I? ^^: Anyway, these stories deal with Anakin and Padme as they first knew each other.

All Fall Down:
In the original trillogy, Obiwan blames himself for Anakin's fall, saying he was not a good teacher. I can't help but think Obi saw the boy as a bit of a burden, and what if all the signs were right there...?

Pretty When You Cry:
A TPM missing moment story, taking place after Amidala expresses her displeasure with the senate, but before she and her party leave for Naboo. Anakin and Padme share a moment of fear and hope.

Empty Movement:
I'm putting this here since I wrote this before seeing AOTC. ^^; This is actually my first Star Wars fic, period. What if Anakin had every chance to turn away from his dark path?
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