mamuzzy | [THE PHANTOM MENACE] I see dead people

|| Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace || 1999 || Book Adaptation || Science Fiction || PG ||

Anakin blinked awake, rubbing at his eyes, yawning and turning over on his side. He was no longer stretched out by the parts crate where he had fallen asleep the night before, but was back in his own bed.

The hand lifted away from his cheek, and Anakin stared up at Padmé, at a face he found so beautiful it brought a tightness to his throat. Yet he stared at her in confusion, for she had been the central figure in his dream, different from now, older, sadder … and something more.

“You were in my dream,” he said, swallowing hard to get the words out. “You were leading a huge army into battle.”

The girl stared at him in wonder, then smiled. “I hope not. I hate fighting.” Her voice was merry and light, dismissive in a way that bothered him. “Your mother wants you to get up now. We have to leave soon.”

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I think the "I hate sand" line was an improvement regarding trying to flirt with your future bride, instead of telling her that you are the angel of death, leading an army. :DDD Anakin ten years later banging his into the wall: WHY DID YOU SAID THIS TO HER, YOU CREEPED HER OUT!!!

Jokes aside, I think it's really heartbreaking to read that Anakin was already pleagued by visions since childhood and no one batted an eye.