Summary:

Padme struggles to come to terms with the fact that Darth Vader is not just a product of evil, but a tortured and manipulated individual.
Anakin escapes the clutches of the Empire only to find himself surrounded by those he hurt the most.

Set ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith.

Anthology containing:

Star Crossed

Ten years after the birth of Luke and Leia, Padme finds herself on Tatooine. The desert planet is far from what she would consider a true home but for the time being it's enough. With the help of Obi-Wan and Ahsoka, Padme had successfully raised her children far from the prying eyes of The Empire.

On a supply run to Mos Eisley, Padme discover something that quickly turns her safe life upside down. A clear image of Anakin sat on the holograph, beneath it read, ‘Vader: Threat to the Empire’.

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Pretending to be a Rebel in disguise, Anakin finds himself surrounded by the very people he hurt the most. How long can he stay on a ship with Padme, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka before he exposes his true identity?

(This was going to be a longer fic, but I decided to split it up by parts. This just helps with my writing process, I hope that's not too confusing. This is Part One of The Space Between the Stars Series)