My Promise To You II
Anakin Skywalker x Jedi!Reader
description: Y/N helps Anakin see the light
warning: mentions of the Dark Side, mentions of death, poor living conditions, murder, and fluff.
It had been roughly six months since Anakin turned to the dark side of the force, leaving everyone and everything he knew behind. During the first couple of months Anakin as Darth Vader became ruthless. Y/N didn’t recognize the man that stood in front of her. She didn’t understand that what he was doing was wrong, how the Imperial Order was toxic and killing people. She cried every morning when he would leave their room. She felt trapped, a prisoner in her own way. Yet she knew that going with Anakin would save more lives than she could count. Some nights Anakin would come in angry and start throwing things. He would never throw in her direction or anything complex, mostly a pillow. But he still came into the home they built together with fists of rage. She would ask him, he would say nothing or something along the lines of “everything is fine”. Clearly, she knew that he was struggling. It was clockwork; he would come in upset, angry, or silent; he would throw something towards the window overlooking the galaxy or planet they were on trying to calm down; he would hang his head down, sighing at his internal battle and close his eyes. Y/N learned early on that it is best to let him be by himself until he collects his posture again. She would come up, wrap her arms around his waist or rub his back. She didn’t agree with his decisions, but this was still the man she was in love with. She would care for him, even in the darkest of times.
“Anakin, talk to me. I may not understand, but I will listen.” She whispered laying her head on his back right shoulder.
“I want you to understand. I want you to know what is happening. I want you to be with me ruling, but they see me as a child. I am a ruthless ruler. I am Darth Vader and they are treating me the same as the Jedi Council. I am not a child that sits on the sidelines, I am a powerful Sith Lord. They will obey me!” Anakin growled holding onto the railing overlooking the living room area.
“Can I ask you something?” She pondered waiting for a response. He stayed quiet, nodding in approval.
“You left the Jedi Council for many reasons, not only for saving my life but that the Council would not make you a Master. It seems as if they are treating you the same here.” She paused, thinking of the right way to word such a delicate subject matter. “And you said it yourself. You’re a powerful Sith Lord. Show them who you are, and demand control and authority. And if not, show them who you are.” She turned him to face her, raising her hand to hold his face in a caring gesture.
“This is why I am glad to have you. I know I haven’t been the most attentive lover, but that will change.” Anakin grinned pulling her close to his chest in a tight hug to which she gave back.
Y/N walked around the ship, occasionally stopping to look outside the windows. Everyone on the ship knew who she was. She was Darth Vader’s girl. He referred to her as his wife to everyone. It was easier to explain than the girlfriend who came because she made a promise to not leave him. She was depressed, quiet, and usually never spoke a word to anyone except the dining hall crew. She was kind to them, they were seen as low-life servants. She took pity on them, making an effort to show kindness. Although those who held rank, she was kurt, rude, and annoyed with. She never said hello to them. Some of them would become wimps and run to tell their commander, then to Darth Vader himself. He hated when people would come to him complaining about his girl.
“Do you know who I am? What gives you the right to come to me and complain about my wife? What did you do to make her frown at you? Do not come to me with this again!” Vader’s booming voice echoed in the hallways. No one came to him again. As for the other powerful Sith Lords, they saw this rage and force of power, so they started giving him respect and leadership. Darth Sidious however showed his fondness toward Vader since the beginning, hence why the other Siths don’t like him as much. Y/N thought of them as children playing and not getting their attention from a parent. They whine, cry, and throw tantrums. She would roll her eyes and show them no fear or authority whenever she had to be in the same room or breathing vicinity as them. This was yet another reason they hated Vader, but he always chose Y/N as she did for him.
Anakin walked into their home earlier than he normally did. Y/N could tell before he even walked in the door that something was off, deeply off. The past couple of days he’s been coming in talking about how things are changing and he’s not agreeing with them. The Imperial Army is killing innocent people’s lives for the fun of it. Some will go to random planets and if anyone they encounter gives a sliver of disrespect or doesn’t comply, they kill them on the spot. How could anyone do that? Willingly hunt down innocent lives and for what, power? Every time Y/N heard these “missions” or mentions of them, she would get physically sick to her stomach.
“And you wonder why you’ve been feeling this way? This isn’t you, Anakin. This place, the dark side of the force, everything here and what these people stand for, and what they’re doing. Ani, this is not you.” She stood in their kitchen resting her hands on the countertop looking at Anakin. “You don’t think this way or believe any of their lies. Darth Sidious grabbed onto you in your vulnerable state and made you believe he was Maker and could save everyone from themselves. In reality, everyone was doing just fine.” Y/N let out a long breath she didn’t know she was holding. She walked around the kitchen island to gently hold his face in her hands. He stood there dumbfounded at her words.
“I didn’t know you were paying attention or saw these signs. I thought you were depressed and you kept yourself quiet. I thought didn’t want to see.” He said leaning into her touch.
“I am depressed. We went through something traumatic. I walked through piles of our friends, mentors, and colleagues' bodies. I miss the Jedi Order. I miss fighting for what is right, but instead, I sit here and watch as these troopers, commanders, leaders, followers, these little do-good puppets follow an order that is corrupt and the exact opposite of what we fought to keep. The Imperial Order is not good, is not good for the people, and is not good for anyone and their home planet.” Y/N took a step back leaning against the counter, crossing her arms over her chest. “Anakin, do you see what I see?” She pleaded with him.
“I… I don’t know. I do and I see good that the Imperial Order is doing, but…” He trailed off.
“Ani. If you’re hesitant, then you know.” She looked at him with pleading eyes.
That night Anakin and Y/N left in a pod ship together. They fled to Tatootine where they had heard Obi-Wan was hiding out. They heard through Anakin’s old Padawan, Ashoka Tano, and she would be meeting them there as well. They escaped the Order with a plan to destroy it from within. Of course, they couldn’t do it alone, they needed the help of the Jedi, but since Order 66 happened, most of them were gone or in hiding.
“Anakin, before we leave the ship, I need to talk with Obi-Wan first. You two did not leave on a good note. When he sees you, he’s going to be defensive, and same with Ashoka.” Y/N looked over at him.
“I understand.” He said quietly. There was a short pause of silence.
“Ani, I hope you know that I don’t blame you. I don’t blame you for leaving the Jedi Order. I don’t blame you for what you have done. You were manipulated by an old senile power hungry man. Anakin, I love you.” Y/N laid her head on the seat headrest, looking to her left to see his face.
“I love you, Y/N. I do, but I blame myself for what I have done. I willingly did these things and even though you do not blame me, I always will. I cannot turn back time and fix what actions I have committed.” He said sadly.
“No, but you can write over them and make things right again.” This time she leaned over to squeeze his hand.
They landed on Tatootine, docking the ship away from where Obi-Wan was living in case they came after Anakin and Y/N. She gave his hand another gentle squeeze before walking ahead of him and into Obi-Wan’s home.
“Obi!” She happily hugged him.
“Y/N, I cannot believe it is really you!” Obi-Wan hugged her back.
“He’s here with me.” She said immediately after they parted.
“He’s here? What do you mean? Did you drag him out of there?” He looked more concerned than angry. She sat down with him and explained while Anakin stood outside the home listening in. This was a place he grew to call home, even if his mother and him were slaves here. Even if she died here. She called it home and did Ani. After Y/N explained in great detail their past months, she motioned Anakin to walk in. Obi-Wan gave him a slight smile.
“You’re back.”Obi embraced him.
“I’m sorry.” Emotion overcame Ani as he leaned into Obi-Wan’s embrace.
“The past is the past. Now, how do you suggest we fight them?” Obi-Wan placed his hands on his hips.
Throughout the next few years, they gathered all the Jedi, clones, bounty hunters, and rebels that were willing to fight against the Imperial Army. It was a long journey, many people sacrificed their lives for the cause. Some days it was worth giving up, but waking up and seeing Anakin, Y/N knew she couldn’t Finally, victory had won and the Republic was restored. Obi-Wan, Y/N, and Anakin worked on making a new Jedi Order. One that fixed all the problems that were a reason for others to falter in the first place. To change the Order to become trustworthy and one they all can be proud of.
Anakin and Y/N decided on a little vacation to take the stress off of the past years. One where they could be together in love, and on that vacation they got engaged.
“Yes! Yes, Anakin I will marry you!” She exclaimed happily, wrapping her arms around his neck. Ani held her close, kissing her passionately.
“Y/N, before we walk down I need to tell you something,” Obi said gently holding your elbow back. “I know that when we landed on Mustafar a year ago, I told you not to go with Anakin, but I see now that that was a mistake. Not only are you saving the galaxy and the new Jedi Order, but you saved Anakin. Maker only knows what would have happened if you did not go with him. I am sorry and I am ecstatic to be walking you down this aisle and being your soon-to-be husband’s best man.” Obi smiled a small tear daring to escape his eye as he looked at her with a father and best friend love.
“Obi-Wan. I know where your heart lies. I know that it was out of the goodness of your heart and that if you did stop me I would not hold it against you. I am glad that I could pull Anakin out of the darkness before it was too late. But we are here now, no need to look upon the past, the future has enough for us to handle. I love you Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Y/N hugged him while trying not to ruin her dress and he did the same.
He walked her down the aisle, giving her hand one last squeeze, and taking his place to stand behind Anakin. The officiant spoke and started the ceremony, though neither of the lovers could hear him. They were focused on each other and their love to pay attention to the boring details. They both read their personally written vows to each other, ignoring the “rules” of weddings and giving each other a small kiss after they read.
“Place the ring on her finger.” Anakin followed and placed the ring delicately on her ring finger. “Do you, Anakin Skywalker take Y/N Y/L/N to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love and cherish her through better or worse, sickness and in health, and for richer or poorer as long as you both shall live?” The officiant said, looking at Anakin.
“I do.” He smiled wide, holding up her hand to give her knuckles a kiss which made her blush.
“Place the ring on his finger.” Y/N followed suit, continuing to hold his hand. “Do you, Y/N Y/L/N take Anakin Skywalker to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love and cherish him through better or worse, sickness and in health, and for richer or poorer as long as you both shall live?” The officiant said again, looking at Y/N.
“I do.” She softly said looking at him with love in her eyes.
“By the power invested in me and the planet of Naboo, you may now kiss your bride.” He stepped to the side, giving the couple their moment. Anakin picked Y/N up, twirling her around as she held his face in her hands, kissing each other. He set her down as the guests erupted in cheers. They walked down the aisle, but halfway Anakin pulled her back to him and this time he held her face in his hands kissing her deeply as she rested her hands on his hips. A love that would last a lifetime and be remembered by all in the entire galaxy.