An Anakin and Padme Au Story

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Chapter 12

Author’s note-in this chapter, there is something to look out for that will make another appearance in a later chapter. It’s not a character but something unexpected. Also another notice, you may get a Return of the Jedi feel to this chapter, I’m not trying to copy it but change things around, so some of the dialogue I’ve created some of it I’ve used from the movie. Finally, towards, the end of the chapter, I have gone into an Phantom Menace feel, but not to mirror the movie, by my way.

And finally, I just want to thank all my readers for their wonderful reviews. It’s keeping this story going!

Previously

As the music and dancing resumed once more, Bane was distracted by his comlink chiming, a warning like Robonino had told him, meaning that the Jedi had finally entered the palace,

The last place that they would enter alive….

Now

Having entered the palace shortly after sending the droids in, Anakin and Obi Wan quickly hide in an off chamber from the main hallway after spotting two guards not too far down from the entrance. “Shall we go one after the other or one at a time?” Anakin asked his brother who was peering back around the corner, studying the path. “I’ll go first, and attempt to reason with Jabba” Obi Wan replied as Anakin looked at him, a curious stunned look on his face. “And why can’t I go first?” he asked him seeing Obi Wan laugh, “You’re kidding right?” he laughed, “I’m going to let you go to speak with him, knowing Padme’s probably chained to his side. You’ll probably jump straight into aggressive negotiations” he pointed out while Anakin just glared at him, “I wouldn’t do anything to harm Padme’s life further” he snapped back but Obi Wan laughed more, “Oh come on, you’re killing me” he laughed then straightened himself up, “Look, I’m going to let you go first and then if I don’t come back here, then something’s gone wrong” he explained as he got to his feet, “I’ll keep touch on the comlink” he added as Anakin nodded, “May the force be with you” he only replied, “And you too Anakin” he nodded and with that, he was gone, back around the corner, leaving Anakin to silently wait, with his comlink, though no one of them saw the spying eyes watching them from across the way.

“You’re not going to stop me from completing my mission, Jedi” Bane muttered to himself, observing the younger Jedi slumping back against the wall. He didn’t seem like much of a threat so far so he wouldn’t worry about him……yet so he decided to stop the older Jedi before he could reach the throne room. Having informed Aurra Sing of their new arrivals, he knew he had to stop her from killing the Jedi, just going as far enough as to sedate them for the time being. As Obi Wan succeeded into stealthily passing the two guards, Bane spotted Aurra not too far ahead. He nodded silently to her, mouthing the words “Here we go” before she nodded back, rising her sniper rifle slightly, that she had loaded with a powerful sleeping dart, ready to deliver the shot.

He could see the winding wide stairs leading down to the throne room before him, “Okay, let’s hope this goes well” he spoke into his comlink hearing Anakin laugh, “Yes, let’s hope so too. The hutts aren’t normally famous for being so easy to work with” he heard Anakin comment. “Well, they haven’t dealt with us yet and if dad and grandfather did it, to rescue mom and grandma all those years ago, we can too” he pointed out, hearing the music become louder, “Looks like he’s been entertained” he noted as Anakin scoffed, “Like that’s all he ever does” making Obi Wan laugh when he suddenly sensed that he wasn’t alone, quickly spinning back around, he only saw darkness in the poorly lit hallway, “Who’s there?” he asked right as he felt a small prick in his neck, he quickly pulled it out, to observe it when he felt his vision going blurry before falling down to the ground, asleep just as Bane and Aurra moved closer, standing right over him. “Good work, that’s one Jedi down, for now” Bane told her as Anakin’s voice once more came through over the comlink, “Obi Wan! Are you still there? Have you reached the throne room yet?” they heard him ask, “Come in, Obi Wan!” he went on but Bane simply picked up the comlink, throwing it into the nearby wall, hearing it smash into small pieces. “Take him to the cells” he instructed, “Once we have Skywalker, then we can bring them to Jabba” he told her seeing her nod in agreement before grabbing Obi Wan by his boots and dragging him unceremoniously along towards the lower levels where the cells were.

Unable to believe what he had just heard from the transmission, 3PO couldn’t believe that Master Anakin had just given them over to Jabba as gifts and what was worst, was that, R2 had been willing to go along with the message! After their meeting with Jabba, R2 and 3Po were led deeper into the lower levels where the rest of the droids worked for their “re assignment” where 3PO discovered first hand what happens to droids if they are not up to Jabba’s “standards”. Brought before a taller bronze droid, 3Po recognised the droid as an EV model. “Ah, what do we have here? New droids to serve the mighty Jabba” they spoke when he replied, “I am C-3Po, a protocol fluent in over six million languages---“ he started right before the droid cut in, “Ah, Jabba has been looking for a new protocol droid to serve him in the throne room. His last droid has not been up to current standards” they informed him. “Guard, it seems that we have a new protocol droid for Jabba. Have him fitted with a restraining bolt and brought back to Jabba” he ordered the guard. “R2, do you see what trouble you’ve caused now!” he snapped to him then pushed out of the room leaving R2 to his own new “assignment” whatever use he might be.

Back on Courscant, there was no word from Qui Gon, Ahsoka or even Senator Amidala’s security team since Cloud City making Shmi and Sola both very concerned because now there were rumours that Naboo, Sola and Padme’s home planet had been invaded and Queen Jamilla had request a request for help but so far has gone unheard of. “Where are you, Padme?” Sola muttered under her breath, pacing up and down once more just as her eldest daughter Ryoo looked at her, “Mommy, where is aunty Padme? Why hasn’t she come back?” she asked curiously before Sola moved over to her daughter, “I don’t know but I can promise you, nothing will happen to aunty Padme, not with the Jedi protecting her” she smiled just as Pooja moved over them, “Is that because Anakin’s watching her?” she asked, with a giggle and Ryoo nodded, “He does like aunty Padme very much” she pointed out only making Sola smile, “Yes he does and so you know that nothing will happen to your aunty Padme because Anakin’s with her” she informed them, “Now, off you girl and play with your toys” she added watching them run into the living room while she headed into the kitchen where Shmi was sitting quietly. “I’m sure they’ll find them” she spoke as Shmi sighed “I know it’s just that, I’ve always feared when Obi Wan and Anakin have had go out on missions and I won’t put my fears aside until I see both my sons home again” she explained before she felt the tears once more, Sola was instantly by her side, comforting the older woman, hoping that Padme, Anakin, Obi Wan and Hannah would return home shortly along with Qui Gon and Ahsoka.

Lost contact with his brother, Anakin knew that meant one thing, that Obi Wan was now in trouble too, most likely captured meaning that it was up to him, to rescue everyone including the droids. He slowly and quietly pulled himself to his feet, drawing his hood over his face. “Well, it’s now up to me” he muttered, re emerging back out, he stalked down the hallway towards the guards, only this time, he wasn’t as stealthily as his brother and when they spotted Anakin, they attempted to block him but Anakin simply smirked, igniting his cyan blue blade, they were dead before they could even touch him. “Sorry, but I can’t have you get in my way” he muttered, moving forward down the hallway. Reaching the stairs, he still could hear the music playing. “It ends now, Jabba” he thought to himself starting down the stairs as Jabba’s aide Bib Fortuna rushed to stop him. “Koona t’ chuta?” he asked him as Anakin smirked underneath his hood, “I must speak with Jabba” he told him, waving his hand before him. “You must speak with Jabba” he replied, obviously he was weak minded for the mind trick was working as he turned around and descended back down the stairs while Anakin just followed him straight into the throne room where he spotted many of Jabba’s cronies, entertainers and finally slave girls including Padme and Hannah. He felt his blood boiling and he snapped at Jabba quite abruptly, “Padme!” he shouted, pushing back his hood to reveal his face. “You release her right now, you slimy hutt!” he spat making the music suddenly stop and all eyes turn on him.

“Skywalker, peedunky stoopa Jeedai!” he roared angrily, “Kee chai chai cun kuta!?!” he demanded, as Anakin stepped closer, “”You will release Senator Amidala and her friend to me or else” he warned him however Jabba only laughed once more, pulling back on Padme and Hannah’s chains. “Keel-ee calleya ku kah, Jeedai” he roared causing some of his guests to snigger. “Bona nai kachu, Skywalker” he went on. “Oh dear” Anakin heard 3PO mutter, “The mighty Jabba wishes to inform you that you are in trouble now for coming here” he told him but Anakin only shrugged his shoulders, moving even closer. “No, you may tell Jabba that he is the one in trouble today. For I will be releasing Senator Amidala, her friend and my brother from him, and if he stands in my way, I’ll kill him myself” he warned him however Jabba only laughed harder, this time more guests in the throne room joined in. “Cha skrunee da pat, Jeedai!” he laughed just as Anakin watched Padme stained forward further from Jabba, “Anakin!” she cried right before Jabba hit the button next to him causing Anakin to drop from sight into the pit below whilst from the back of the throne room, Cad Bane watched in amusement, “Hmm, maybe the hutt wasn’t so worthless in this plan after all” he thought.

Having fallen right into the pit directly underneath the throne room, Anakin could hear the roars and cheers from the throne room above him. “Oh this isn’t good” he thought to himself when the large metal door opened close by and Anakin heard a large roar before he came face to face to a large Krayt dragon. He slowly crept out on his four short legs that were complete with sharp nails and upon seeing Anakin, he beared his razor sharp teeth. Wasting no time, Anakin ignited his cyan blue lightsaber, throwing his cloak off and then dodged the first charge from the Krayt dragon, who roared angrily when he missed him. “This is going to be harder than I thought” he thought to himself, ignoring the screams from above. He flickered his forked tongue when he found Anakin once more, charging for him again, but Anakin was quickly and rolled underneath him, cutting off apart of his foot hearing him roar in pain. Jumping to his feet, Anakin then leapt into the air, right onto the back of the Krayt Dragon, who then shook furiously to shake him off, his tail moving quickly to knock Anakin off only managing to slice a small cut across his right cheek. He screamed in pain at his injury but didn’t back down, raising his lightsaber, he plunged it straight through the Krayt Dragon’s back who roared in pain before Anakin went further and sliced off his head directly from the dragon’s body. Breathing heavily, he heard the cheers from above erupt into cries of anger just as he spotted something shining near the now dead Krayt dragon, moving to take it for himself and pocketing it into his belt just as the door to the pit opened with two burly weequay guards rushing over to him, knocking his lightsaber from his grasp then cuffing his hands behind his back and removing him from the pit, away from the Krayt dragon but did not see R2 roll straight back into the pit to retrieve Anakin’s lightsaber.

Pulling on her chain, Padme then spotted the two guards re emerging with a restrained Anakin along. “Anakin!” she cried, “Padme!” he exclaimed when he then heard an unexpected voice calling to him, “Anakin!” it was Obi Wan who was being brought up from the cells, his hands cuffed behind his back as well. “Anakin, I thought I said to wait for me” he sighed but Anakin only rolled his eyes, “You never returned now, did you?” he asked now standing before Jabba, “Well, at least we found Padme and Hannah” he added when Hannah spoke up, “Not funny” she warned them, struggling with her chain. Jabba roared angrily, “Skywalker, Kenobi, bona nai kachu!” he cried out looking behind them to Cad Bane, who only nodded back to him, so he went on then 3PO translated. “The mighty Jabba has decided that because you didn’t die at the hands of his Krayt Dragon and have trespassed into his private palace, that you are to be executed in the Great Pit of Carkoon, the nesting place of the sarlacc” he explained, “Where you will be slowly digested over a thousand years” 3Po regrettably told them seeing Obi Wan and Anakin exchanged glances. “Jabba will carry out the sentence tomorrow morning” 3PO added. “Take them away!” Jabba ordered not before Anakin could laugh, “You have just signed your death warrant, Jabba!” he spat only to hear him laugh watching both Jedi being led away back to the cells then Cad Bane moved forward. “Well done Jabba. Once the Jedi have been killed, I shall relieve you of Senator Amidala” he explained. “You may keep her friend” he told him not seeing both Padme and Hannah quietly gasp but Jabba only seem to agree with that plan, knowing he would demand his payment from Prince Xizor himself.

Roughly pushed into their cold, dark cell, and their wrists freed of their cuffs, leaving Obi Wan to vent his frustration once they were well and truly alone. “So, Anakin answer me this” he started, “Is this part of your brilliant plan?” asked him, “How do you expect to rescue Padme and Hannah now?” he went on, “We’re going to die and Padme and Hannah are going to remain slaves to the hutt forever” he informed him however Anakin only sighed, shaking his head. “Oh, Ben, you should relax more. Dad’s been right all along. You do worry too much” he laughed, “This is all going accordingly to my plan” he smirked but Obi Wan was confused, “Relax! With you Anakin, that’s never a good thing” he pointed out but Anakin only walked around the cell, “Well, you just have to have more faith in me. Trust me, we’re going to get out of this and you’re forgetting, dad and Ahsoka could be on their way here right now. We did leave that message for them” he reminded him making Obi Wan go silent. “I hate to admit it Anakin, but you raise a good point there but you better hope this plan of yours works in the end” he warned him seeing Anakin smile. “Oh Ben, of course it will work. Do you really think I would leave Padme in a place like this for that fat hutt?” he simply asked.

As Qui Gon flew the ship over the dusty yellow sands of Tatooine, Ahsoka stared out at the barren planet. Like she had told Qui Gon on Cloud City, this was one of her first ever missions outside of the Temple, and she was still a youngling but Anakin and Obi Wan were like older brothers to her and she was determined to help them. “Master Qui Gon, I sense that Anakin and Obi Wan have already entered the palace” Ahsoka started to say, “But are now prisoners along with Senator Amidala and Hannah” she added noticing Qui Gon nervously biting his top lip smirking, “I didn’t expect Anakin nor Obi Wan to wait around for us, but it’s still not a good sign” he replied, turning to look at her, “Jabba isn’t known for leaving his prisoners alive for long, and it’s usually death by his pet creature or at the sarlacc pit” he explained to the young Jedi. “Okay……so now what can we do?” she asked curiosity on her face. “We can’t just go barging into Jabba’s palace. Anakin and Obi Wan probably stealthily entered and entered up prisoners, so perhaps if we waited till he left the palace?” he suggested when the ship’s scanners started to beep loudly. “Master Qui Gon, the scanners are picking up another ship nearby. It’s a….Naboo ship?” she asked curiously however he just smiled, “That will be the ship they came in, with luck the Senator’s security team is still inside the ship” he informed her. Taking the coordinates down, Qui Gon piloted the ship towards the ship, finding that it was close to the palace and landing the ship with ease then turning to Ahsoka. “Now, listen Ahsoka, we still do not know why Padme was brought here in the first place” he warned her, “And it still doesn’t make any sense for the hutts to want her” he went on, “We need to be cautious, I believe that someone else is behind all this” he continued, looking out of the cockpit, “Someone greater” he concluded whilst Ahsoka nodded, “Understood Master. I’ll follow your lead and do whatever you tell me to do” she assured him before they descended down the landing ramp at the same time, Captain Typho and one of Padme’s handmaiden’s Sabe meet them at their ship. “Master Jedi, it is good to see you. The Jedi have still not returned from the palace” he told them as he nodded. “Yes, we had a feeling that wouldn’t have an easy mission before them” Qui Gon replied when Sabe spoke up. “And there’s more Master Jedi. Shortly after they left, we received a transmission from the Queen of Naboo about an invasion happening on the planet” she informed them not seeing Ahsoka glance up at Qui Gon, he lifted a hand to stroke his beard, “It doesn’t make sense. It’s like it’s all too coincidence and right as the Queen of Naboo sends a distress call to the Senator” he observed. “Master Jedi, are you saying what happened on Cloud City, what’s happening on Naboo and what’s happening now, could all be related?” Captain Typho asked curiously with Qui Gon shrugging, “I’m not sure but none of this was random. It’s all been planned somehow” he replied, noticing the twin orange suns starting to set. “We’ll have to discuss this inside the ship. It’s almost nightfall and the temperature does drop on Tatooine around nightfall” he explained, remembering what Shmi had told him all those years ago then ascending the landing ramp.

While nightfall was setting over Tatooine, nightfall was also setting over Naboo however the planet was under the control of the Trade Federation who were under the watchful eye of Lord Maul and bounty hunter Jango Fett. Still no word, on the whereabouts of Queen Jamilla or Senator Amidala, it also appeared that Chancellor Palpatine was not taking their threats seriously. “You better not fail me, Viceroy” Lord Maul snarled, staring at him with his piercing yellow eyes. “I would hate to have Jango here to remove you from your post” he warned him noticing the Viceroy cower back even more. “My Lord, I have my battle droids looking everywhere for the Queen, having discovered another species living under the waters of Naboo” he informed him. “Have you destroyed them?” he asked as Nute nodded “We are sending our battle droids and ships to the location as we speak” he replied. “Excellent. Jango, see if you can find out where the Queen is hiding, check to see if she hasn’t left the planet” he instructed as Jango silently nodded. “As you wish” he replied and exited the throne room leaving Lord Maul alone with the Viceroy to discuss the invasion further.

Roughly and rudely awaken early the next morning, Anakin and Obi Wan were cuffed once again and dragged from the cells towards the hanger where Jabba’s sail barge and smaller skiffs were kept where Jabba was already waiting along with 3PO, Bib Fortuna, his guards and many of his favourable guests. Padme and Hannah were standing to either side, with their chains in Jabba’s grubby hands. Jabba taunted them as they were brought forward to him, speaking in Huttese something 3PO was not wanting to translate. “Oh dear” he muttered stepping forward, “The mighty Jabba laughs at your failure here, saying that you came here to rescue your friends, but now you will die, Jedi” he informed them, “Jeedai poodoo” Jabba roared before Anakin only smirked, “Jabba, you’ve made a grave mistake in doing this, because it is you who will die!” he only replied. Did Jabba care? No, he just laughed waving them away to his weequay guards onto a nearby skiff, not before Anakin and Obi Wan shared a glance with Padme and Hannah, their eyes met and Padme realised that she saw something in Anakin’s sweet blue eyes-they would escape today. Jabba had not yet won. Dragged along with Jabba to board the giant sail barge, the last to board was Cad Bane, Aurra Sing and Robonino. He looked at his two new team members. “The Jedi must die today, this mission cannot fail, understand?” he asked them with them nodding and Aurra Sing nodded, “I never usually kept Jedi alive anyway” she pointed out.

“I hate to say this but I think I perfect Tatooine at night, it’s much cooler” Ahsoka smirked, stepping out of the ship with Qui Gon and Captain Typho. “I don’t perfect Tatooine any time. I’ve been here too many times and I don’t want to make a habit of it” Qui Gon replied. Though, if it wasn’t for crashing landing on Tatooine all those years ago, Obi Wan and he would have never met Shmi, they wouldn’t have married and Anakin wouldn’t have been born. He can still remember the first moment he met Shmi Skywalker.

Flashback

“It’s a good thing I saw you when I did. Tatooine can be harsh for any outsiders” Shmi told them, before placing the plates of food before them. “Yes, so what that creature we met in the store, a friend of yours?” Qui Gon asked her as she went silent. “No, he is my owner. I am his slave” she confessed before a four year old Obi Wan, quickly lifted his head up, “He’s owns you! But that isn’t allowed! The Republic---“ he was cut off by Shmi. “The Republic doesn’t exist out here, young one. The hutts rule the outer rim” she explained seeing Obi Wan confused. “It’s not right!” he argued as Qui Gon looked at his young son then back at Shmi. “Surely there must be something we can do?” he asked as Shmi sadly shook her head. “I’m not sure. Watto doesn’t like to lose especially any slaves he owns” she pointed out but Qui Gon was already beginning to form a plan. He couldn’t leave this woman behind-she was so beautiful and he couldn’t just leave her behind, not after she had taken them in. “Well, I can’t just leave you under his control. Shmi, I will free you and take you back with us” he informed her watching a small smile light up her face, “Oh that’s wonderful, can you really handle Watto?” she asked when Obi Wan spoke up once more, “Dad’s one of the best Jedi there are, he’ll trick him” he assured her.

End of flashback

He really did live up to his promise and he freed the woman he loved. He let a smile cross his face right before he heard Ahsoka call out, “Master! Look!” she exclaimed over towards the palace just as the large door opened and they all saw Jabba’s sail barge flying out of the palace followed by three skiffs. As they all passed, Ahsoka, Qui Gon and Captain Typho all saw Anakin and Obi Wan on one of the skiffs surrounded by guards. “They’re leaving” Ahsoka noted as Qui Gon went on, “That’s not good. Jabba’s off to the sarlacc pit, where he’ll permanently remove Anakin and Obi Wan, keeping Padme and Hannah as slaves for himself” he told them however Ahsoka was desperate to go after them now, “Master, we need to go after them now! They don’t have much time!” she insisted but Qui Gon knew more, “Anakin and Obi Wan must have a plan to have lure Jabba out in the open if we go after them, it could ruin their plan” he replied, looking back in the direction that they had all gone, only hoping that he wasn’t wrong.

As the sail barge and the three smaller skiffs, sailed over the yellow sands of the desert towards the sarlacc pit, Padme and Hannah stood over by the shuttered windows, looking out, as best their chains could let them, at Anakin and Obi Wan, who were surrounded by Jabba’s guards and hands cuffed behind their backs not seeing 3Po moving freely around the barge, and R2, who was serving drinks to Jabba’s guests. Jabba pulled once on the chains but both Padme and Hannah were attempting to remain where they were standing until he pulled even harder almost dragging them back over. Padme cringed as she felt Jabba’s horrid breath in her face, “Pateesa, Senator” he spoke in Huttese but Padme only coldly stared up at him, “You’re making a mistake here, hutt” she warned him only to have him laugh harder as nearby R2 was wheeling along when 3PO run into him, “Oh my, I’m so….” Seeing R2, he was relieved, “Well, R2, you are a sight for short circuits” he told him, hearing him whistle in reply, “Oh how can you be so confident. Master Anakin is going to be executed and we could be deactivated next!” he exclaimed, while R2 just whistled once more, “R2, this is not a time for jokes. We are all in danger!” he exclaimed just as the sail barge slowly came to a gentle stop.

Opposite the large sail barge, the three small skiffs all spread out around the sarlacc pit. The one with Anakin and Obi Wan on board, positioned itself a short distance away, before extending it’s plank outwards then one of the weequay guards uncuffed Anakin, dragging him over to the plank. Anakin looked down into the pit, seeing a large oval shaped mouth straight in the middle with it’s tentacles waving around the sides, ready to grab anything that stumbles near it. The guards were awaiting Jabba’s signal who had now moved over to the windows, along with his guests, Bib Fortuna, Padme, Hannah and 3Po, who was not looking forward to seeing his master about to be killed. “Victims of the almighty sarlacc, his excellency wishes you to die ominously” 3PO began to inform them, before going on, “However, the great Jabba will also listen to any pleads for mercy” he informed him when Anakin heard his brother speak up, “3Po! You tell Jabba that he has made a very grave mistake in attempting to kill us! Tell him that it is he who will die!” Obi Wan called out not noticing Anakin to give a little smirk and snigger but Jabba was not listening. He bellowed out in Huttese that was translated as “Move him into position” right as the guard did so, pushing Anakin along the plank, who slowly walked out. He looked up at the sail barge seeing R2 awaiting his command then a wink back at Obi Wan and finally up at Padme, who’s brown eyes were already filling up with tears, mouthing the words “I love you” out to him. He nodded to her as Jabba call out once more in Huttese, “Put him in” and before the guard could push him, Anakin jumped, grabbing onto the plank as R2 sent his lightsaber shooting across to him. He caught it just as he landed back in the skiff, a ray of bright cyan blue ignited before him, as the guards angrily charged for him but in seconds they were all gone, either dead before him or tumbled in the pit. He then turned to Obi Wan, slicing through his cuffs as R2 also released another lightsaber for Obi Wan. He just smiled, “You really were expecting this, weren’t you?” he asked him causing him to cheekily smirk, “Just all part of the plan” he replied when more bolts fired down on them. “You take that skiff, I’ll take the one on the right, we’ll meet on the sail barge” Anakin instructed and even before Obi Wan could reply, Anakin was gone like the speed of light.

Having seen Skywalker’s little trick down on the skiff, Bane was quick to think of his plan. He turned around to Aurra and Robonino, “Go after Skywalker and his brother now! Do not let them reach this barge!” he ordered turning his attention back inside the barge.

“Come on, we have to help Anakin and Obi Wan!” Padme exclaimed as Hannah nodded, then smiling, “I got an idea!” she exclaimed, cutting out the power on the barge, the guests all scrambled to escape then Hannah grabbed her own chain, “Follow me!” she told Padme, who took her own chain. Both ran on opposite sides of Jabba, wrapping their chains around the hutt’s neck. He roared in anger but Padme and Hannah remained strong, pulling hard on their chains, tightening on his neck more and more until he started to lose the fight, then minutes later, his eyes rolled back, his large tongue hung out of his mouth and his whole slimy body was silent. Breathing heavily, Padme and Hannah then jumped down, looking for R2 to help break their chains; however someone else was onto them. Cad Bane, who snuck up behind them, grabbing Padme’s arm then slicing through her chain, dragging her along through the barge just as R2 was rolling back inside to help 3PO and Hannah.

The fight was louder outside, with screams erupting and guards tumbling into the pit or meeting their end at Anakin and Obi Wan’s lightsabers. Just as Anakin had taken care of the guards on his skiff, a sudden scream of panic called out to him. “Anakin!” they cried causing him to look up at the barge seeing Padme in the grip of an unknown figure. “Padme!” he screamed, leaping off the skiff and onto the side of the barge whilst Obi Wan’s attention was on the small purple skinned creature on the barge. Something was not right. “Anakin! Wait!” he tried to call out, leaping off the skiff and onto the side of the barge, hoping to reach Anakin before he reached the top.

Rolling over to Hannah, R2 cut through her chain, freeing her from the now dead hutt. “R2, go find 3PO then get out of here. I’ll go find Anakin and Obi Wan” she instructed hearing him whistle in reply as she raced through the barge, and up on the top deck. She could hear Padme’s cries, “Anakin!” she screamed as Anakin leapt onto the deck, “Hang on, Padme!” he called out to her, not seeing Aurra readily her sniper at him or Robonino sneaking up behind him but Obi Wan did, “Anakin! Look out!” he cried, force pushing the small creature out of the way and Anakin rolled out of the way of Aurra’s shot and over towards Padme. “Release her now!” Anakin screamed angrily, but Bane simply kept his grip on Padme. “Not a chance, Skywalker” he spat, firing his blaster, he shot Anakin right in his right shoulder, causing him to scream in pain. “Let’s go!” he called out to Aurra and Robonino however the barge was already started to fall apart around them, forcing them to attempt to hold their balance together. This gave Padme her last chance, shaking and pushing Bane’s arm off her, she fell down to the ground to dodge his attempts to grab her once more before finding Anakin’s cyan blue blade at his neck. “Don’t even think about it” he warned him, ignoring the throbbing pain in his shoulder. The barge rocked once more and Bane knew it was time to go. “This isn’t over Skywalker” he spat and was gone. “Anakin!” Padme happily cried, her arms around him just as he was allowed to smirk at her outfit. “Wow, Padme, that’s a nice outfit” he started, “Do you think you can keep it?” he grinned but she only shook her head, “Don’t even start with me, Anakin Skywalker” she warned him, “Can we just get out of here?” she asked whilst Obi Wan and Hannah ran over to them. “So, do you want the honours in blowing this barge up?” Ben asked noting Anakin’s smirk, “Of course” he smiled before watching his brother swing across back over to the skiff with Hannah then throwing the rope back to him. “You ready, angel?” he asked Padme who rolled her eyes, “Didn’t I just say that?” she pointed out wrapping her arms around his neck seeing him kick the lever on the cannon then swinging across onto the skiff, “Alright, let’s get out of here…with the droids” he reminded him. He kept his grip on Padme, even as Obi Wan piloted the skiff to where the droids had landed in the sand and minutes later, with the large sail barge launching into a series of explosions behind them, the small skiff flew back across the sands back to their ship.

Having escaped on another one of the small skiffs, Aurra looked over Bane, who had been observing the Jedi escape with the Senator. “So, how will you explain what has happened to the Prince now?” she asked, “He’ll probably cut back his payment to you” she added but Bane only kept his stare out to where the skiff had headed. “I only failed because of the Jedi, next time, I’ll ensure that the Jedi don’t even know I’m there” he informed her just as Aurra spoke, “I’ll handle the Jedi next time because I won’t even leave them alive” she assured him.

When Obi Wan, Anakin, Padme, Hannah, 3Po and R2 all disembarked off the skiff when they arrived back at their ship, Anakin and Obi Wan weren’t surprised to see their father standing there with Ahsoka. “So, you got our message huh?” Anakin only pointed out. “Yes and I see that you are still alive” Qui Gon told them. “Not a scratch” Anakin smirked before he grabbed his right shoulder, in pain. Padme was by his side, instantly, “No, you’re not alright. He shot you on that barge right before me” she reminded him, lifting an arm around her shoulder. “Come on, let’s get you fixed up” she told him, “Ben, can you help me?” she asked before he nodded just as Captain Typho spoke up, “Senator, after you tend to Jedi Skywalker, there is something you need to see” he informed her as she halted on the landing ramp. “What do you mean, Captain?” she asked. “You’ll have to see it to believe it” he went on as Anakin spoke up, “Captain, whatever it is, just tell us. I don’t think it can wait” he noted. Sensing that his father and Ahsoka already knew, “Okay, Senator, while you were captive, there was a message sent to you from the Queen. A plea for help” he started, “Naboo has been invaded” he confessed right as Padme felt fear clutch her heart. “What? No, it can’t be!” she cried, at the same time Anakin straightened himself up pulling her into his embrace ignoring the pain again. “It’s going to be alright Padme. We’ll handle this” he assured her. “No, Senator Amidala needs to go and bring this to the Senate” Captain Typho reminded him. Padme knew better, “No, the Senate won’t help. They’ll take too long. We’re close to Naboo right now. We have to help my people ourselves” she explained before Anakin led her back up the landing ramp followed by Captain Typho and Sabe, leaving Obi Wan, Hannah, Qui Gon and Ahsoka. “I don’t like this dad. It sounds like a trap. Like they want her to go to Naboo” Obi Wan admitted. “So, should we try and convince her not to go?” Ahsoka asked. “No, Padme’s right. The Senate will take too long. My family’s also there and I’m going to help them” Hannah informed them. “It seems that the plan is already set. Though we must be cautious, we don’t know who is on Naboo and recently there has been an increase in the dark side around” Qui Gon warned them. “We’ll be cautious, dad” Obi Wan promised, leading Hannah up the ramp followed by Ahsoka then Qui Gon, who sensed that their troubles had only just began.

Wincing once more as Padme dubbed more bacta onto his shoulder wound and cut on his cheek, Padme simply laughed. “Oh come on, stop being such a baby. It’s just bacta and it will help you” she told him hearing him laugh, “Yeah but it’s not really that gentle on the wounds now are they?” he asked, smirking, “Though, with you as my nurse, I don’t have any complaints” he added. She was still wearing her slave girl outfit. “Oh Ani” she blushed, kissing him lightly on the lips right before more voices joined them. “So Skyguy, you live to fight another battle” Ahsoka smirked, “Oh I have a feeling we have cut in on something very important” Obi Wan pointed out. “Yes, you have. Now, go away and leave us” Anakin simply replied. “Oh no, we can’t. We’re here to inform you, we’ve entered hyperspace and should be close to Naboo in roughly about 3 hours” Hannah explained. “So, stop what you’re thinking of doing and start getting ready” Obi Wan informed them noticing Anakin’s glare at him, “Don’t glare at me brother, just start getting ready” he instructed him before he left with Hannah. “Don’t worry Senator, we’ll help save your people” Ahsoka assured her, “Thanks Ahsoka. You’re all very kind to help” Padme replied watching her go then she felt Anakin’s strong arms around her waist, “They won’t get away with this” he whispered to her, kissing her neck, “I know. I won’t leave your side the whole time” she promised, sharing another passionate kiss with each other before moving to get change into her battle outfit, leaving Anakin still smirking after her.

When the sleek silver ship emerged from hyperspace, everyone saw the blue green marble planet before them, looking like it had been untouched. “That’s Naboo?” Ahsoka asked, “It’s beautiful even from space” she noted. “Yes, but once you are on the surface, it’s even more beautiful” Hannah pointed out hearing the console beep louder before them. Qui Gon leaned over, “Uh oh, so much for coming in undetected” he muttered, “What do you mean dad?” Anakin asked upon entering the cockpit with Padme dressed in a cream white battle suit, with cloak and boots and hair down up in loops at the back of her head similar to the style she wore on Cloud City. “A droid control ship has been lurking in the atmosphere, probably spotted us by now” he informed them. “So it is a trap then?” Ben asked not hearing Padme softly cry once more. “We don’t know for sure if it is a trap but they probably know of our arrival now” he replied, piloting the ship towards the planet. “I’m going to land just outside of the city. If communications are still working on the planet, we can perhaps see where the Queen is” he informed them right as Padme remembered something, “I think I know where she could be hiding” turning to Captain Typho, “Captain Typho, your uncle is the Queen’s top ranking security personnel. He would have taken her out of the city into the country. When we land, can you show us where they went?” she asked, “Of course m’lady” he agreed. Anakin was impressed, “That’s settles it. Better than your plan, Ben, just charge right in there” he teased but Obi Wan was quick to correct him, “No, Anakin, that was your plan” he sighed. “Stuck up elder” Anakin shot back, “Aggressive youngling” Obi Wan shot back as Qui Gon sighed, “Can you take act your age?” he asked them, “Right now, you two are acting like younglings and Ahsoka’s the mature one” he informed them just as Ahsoka gave a smile and Hannah and Padme silently giggled between them, but only Anakin and Obi Wan glared at their father, “He’s the stuck up, uptight elder, don’t you think?” Anakin asked Obi Wan who only agreed.

Qui Gon had been right, the droid control ship had already picked up on their arrival into the system and relied the information back to the palace to the Viceroy. “And any word on the whereabouts of the Queen?” Nute Gunray asked the hologram who only shook his head. “No, Viceroy. We believe that she is hiding in the forests in the country awaiting help” he replied just as Lord Maul spoke up, “They will come to us. I can see the Jedi nearby, who are travelling with the Senator” he informed them. “Jedi…Jedi…Jedi, are here?” Nute asked in a stutter. Lord Maul glared at him, “Coward. You will await the arrival of the Queen and the Senator here. I’ll deal with the Jedi when they arrive” he explained. He already knew who the Jedi were, the ones from Cloud City-Skywalker and Kenobi, sons of Qui Gon Jinn and this encounter will end with their deaths.

Landing deep in the middle of the forest, Padme wasted no time in setting out to search for the Queen, despite suggestions to try communications first. “It’s too risky, master Jedi” Captain Typho. “They could have jammed all communications or tap into them and we can’t give away our position before we find the Queen” he went on, descending the landing ramp. Anakin watched Padme talking with Hannah, Sabe, Dorme and her security team. There was a dark disturbance and Anakin sensed that they were not alone, when he saw it, a fast moving figure in the trees heading straight for them. “Padme!” he shouted, igniting his lightsaber, leaping right in front of her, “We’re not alone out here” he informed her. “Our enemy has found us” Captain Typho spoke out however Qui Gon shook his head. “No Captain. I sense they’re on our side” he pointed out when Ahsoka spotted them. “Anakin!” she shouted at the same time he followed her gaze to a lone Naboo soldier in the trees. “Who’s there? Show yourself!” he demanded when finally they emerged. “Senator Amidala! You’re here!” they breathed in relief. “The Queen was worried you wouldn’t come” he went on, “Where is the Queen soldier?” Padme asked in a strong clear voice. “Right here” came the familiar voice stepping into the clearing-Queen Jamillia, dressed in her red and black royal battle dress, tall black boots, hair in a practical formal hairpiece and recognizable white face make up. Bowing before her, Padme then stepped forward, “Queen Jamillia, I apologize for my lateness, for I only received your message a few hours ago” she explained. “At least you are here now Senator. I thought you had forgotten about us” she replied going on. “We have made contact with the Gungans who have agreed to join us in fighting against the Trade Federation” she went on, seeing Anakin, Obi Wan, Qui Gon and Ahsoka. “And it is good to have the Jedi here too” she added. “So, how do you propose to re enter the city?” Qui Gon asked them, “Well, now that you are here, we can go over the plan. Captain Panaka has just returned from a secret return to Theed” she informed them. “Let us talk more inside your ship” she explained.

With the Queen’s security, handmaidens, Sabe, Dorme and gungans remaining outside of the ship, Padme, Jamillia, Panaka, Typho, Anakin, Obi Wan, Hannah, Qui Gon, Ahsoka and Gungan leader Boss Nass all gathered inside the ship. “Upon my return to Theed with my troops, we discovered that all citizens have been rounded up into detention camps, local guards and police have banded together underground and the Federation army is much larger than we first expected” he informed them. “This battle will be a tough one” he added looking at the Queen. “The battle will provide a distraction to draw most of the army away from the city” she replied. “And we can enter the city through back passages” Padme went on. “We’ll split into two teams-Captain Panaka, his team and the handmaidens will go one way and the Queen, Jedi, Captain Typho and his team and myself will go the other way before meeting up in the hanger for the final stage” she explained. “We will also be sending pilots to destroy the droid control ship in orbit” Jamillia finished. “A well thought of plan, however we must be prepared that there could be many casualties” Qui Gon pointed out, “Yes and also if the Viceroy escapes, he could return with another droid army” Anakin pointed out feeling Padme grip his hand tightly. “That is why we cannot fail any part of this mission. We will capture the Viceroy” she simply assured him, with a smile.

Having left the throne room, Lord Maul met up once again with Jango Fett to inform of the change in plans. “Allow the Jedi to lead the Senator and Queen back into the city, once I have distracted the Jedi, you re capture the Senator and Queen and any members of their team before bringing them to the throne room where the Queen will be forced to sign the treaty” Lord Maul explained. “And if she doesn’t?” Jango asked seeing him smirk, “Threaten to kill Senator Amidala, and if that doesn’t work, kill them both and we’ll find another, a weaker person to sign the treaty” he explained. “We must get that treaty signed. My master grows impatience with every hour and day that passes without it signed” he went on. “Understood, they will either sign the treaty or die” Jango assured him. “Excellent work, now, I must go prepare for my encounter with the Jedi” he told him.

The Gungan army had now all left for the grassy plains to meet the droid army, leaving everyone else to sneak back into the city. This gave Anakin time with Ahsoka. “Ahsoka, I know that this is exciting for you because you’re still a youngling, but I want you to be cautious and do everything I say” he informed her. “If I say hide, you hide, if I say go with Padme, you go with her, I don’t want anything to happen to you” he told her. She smiled, “Don’t worry about me Skyguy, I don’t want anything to happen to you neither but I don’t want to disobey you neither” she replied. “I will follow your orders” she promised as he smiled, “I know you’ll do your best Snips. Just remember what you’ve learnt so far and you’ll do fine” he assured her before Obi Wan spoke up, “And don’t do what Anakin does, that will get you killed” he teased but Anakin was quick to snap back, “Yeah well, she’s better to follow me than you. You’re too slow” he laughed seeing his brother glare at him. “Slow doesn’t get you killed. Reckless actions do” Obi Wan corrected him as Anakin rolled his eyes as they could soon see the outline of Theed before them. He moved on ahead with Ahsoka up to Padme while Obi Wan remained back with Hannah. “They won’t win, I promise you, they won’t” he assured her as Hannah silently nodded. “I know, I’ve seen you fight. I have faith in your father, Anakin and yourself. I just can’t understand why they chose Naboo” she told him while he just wrapped his arm around her slim shoulders. “I don’t know, perhaps because it was a planet that was big on defence and an easy target” he replied. A kiss on her cheek, “They’ll think twice next time. They’ll be punished for invading here” he smiled reaching the city’s outline.

Panaka, his team along with Dorme, and three of the Queen’s handmaidens left with them before Padme and Jamillia led everyone else around the other side, awaiting the signal. Anakin looked down at Ahsoka, with a wink, “Remember what I said. Don’t leave my side” he warned her, she only smiled, “I won’t” she replied. Battle droids were swarming the main plaza along with heavy tanks. Jamillia spotted Panaka and his group on the other side, flashing his signal as she flashed hers bringing two of his men forward in a small speeder, flying for the tank. The distraction had worked, battle droids all turned in Panaka’s direction with them firing back. “Go now!” Qui Gon urged them, as he, Anakin, Obi Wan and Ahsoka all ignited their own weapons, running along the side, round to the hanger where seconds later, they had succeeded the second stage of their plan.

The giant grey metal doors opened, battle droids all turned, and began firing in their direction however all four Jedi deflected back the shots they came their way. “Pilots, get to your ships!” Queen Jamillia shouted out, moving forward through the hanger with Padme, Hannah and the Jedi. Shots were firing from all over the place but soon Panaka’s group arrived in the hanger proving more support though more battle droids spilled into the hanger from the palace proving difficult for everyone. “Ahsoka! Look out!” Anakin called out, leaping in front of her to deflect one droid’s shot at her. “Thanks” she smiled, “Never let your guard down at anytime” he explained cutting down four more battle droids as the last of the fighters had left the hanger. Everyone re grouped in the middle of the hanger. “The Viceroy must have hold himself up in the throne room, we should keep moving before he attempts to escape” Jamillia informed them seeing Padme nod in agreement and Captain Panaka spoke up, “The quickest entrance into the palace is this way, so everyone stay together and don’t stray behind” he warned them then all the group moved over to another set of double metal doors only to see them open slowly already revealing a cloaked tall Sith like figure, with piercing yellow eyes at them. Qui Gon, flanked by Obi Wan and Anakin moved forward, “We’ll handle this” he assured them, “We’ll take the longer way” Jamillia replied moving off but Padme, Hannah and Ahsoka stopped. “Ahsoka, go with them” Anakin spoke, his eyes never leaving the figure. “But Sky---“ he cut her off, “Ahsoka! I said earlier do exactly what I tell you to do, go now” he urged her as Padme started to speak right before meeting Anakin’s gaze running after the Queen with Hannah and Ahsoka, leaving Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Anakin to deal with the menacing Sith figure.

Whoops, did I leave it in a cliff hanger again? Aren’t I just the worst? Well, I hope that it was still an enjoyable chapter! It could have ended when they Tatooine but I really wanted to do Naboo. So, the battle has began, can the father-sons team handle the sith figure? Will Padme and the Queen capture the Viceroy and free Naboo? And how will Prince Xizor react when Bane meets with him, without Padme? The battle is only just beginning and everyone is involved in their own way-will everyone survive?

But here is my favourite part, the teasers!

“Padme, you need to get to the throne room with the Queen. We don’t have much time left”

“Ahsoka, you can’t take on all these droids by yourself, we need you to help get to the throne room”

“My master will be pleased when he hears that I have murdered all three of you and taken this pathetic planet”

“You can never defeat us. It is us who will defeat you”

“How could you have let Senator Amidala escape? You assured me that you could have captured her and killed both Jedi?”

“Jabba let you down in that area, not me. I had brought her to the palace as ordered. He couldn’t kill the Jedi nor saw through their secret plan”

“Anakin! Wait, we need----“

“Ahsoka, wait! Where are you going?”

“I need to help Anakin and his family, you go on without me!”

“She’s right, Padme, we’re not too far away from the throne room anymore, come on!”

“Not so fast Senator, you will not escape me this time”

“You have failed to capture me your highness. It is I, who have captured you and when Lord Maul kills all the Jedi, he will force you to sign the treaty”

“Don’t listen to him your highness, Naboo can’t fall to the Trade Federation!”

Ah, who says these lines-Anakin, Padme, Obi Wan, Hannah, Qui Gon, Ahsoka, Nute Gunray, Prince Xizor, Cad Bane, Lord Maul, Jango Fett, or a surprise character? Stay tuned!

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Chapter 13

Previously

“But Sky—“ he cut her off,

“Ahsoka! I said earlier do exactly what I tell you to do, go now” he urged her as Padme started to speak right before meeting Anakin’s gaze, running after the Queen with Hannah and Ahsoka, leaving Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Anakin to deal with the menacing Sith figure

Now

Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Anakin all stared straight at this mysterious Sith figure, for Obi Wan and Anakin, it only seemed like yesterday they were back on Cloud City walking into the trap once more. His piercing yellow eyes staring straight at them, he slowly removed his hood revealing his red and black tattooed face with short sharp horns at the top of his head. An Zabrak, Qui Gon instantly recognised. Removing their own cloaks and bringing their lightsabers to their hands, Lord Maul held his lightsabers before him, as it ignited on both sides-a double bladed crimson weapon. This was going to be tougher than expected. Lord Maul smirked as the two blue and one green lightsabers ignited before him. “My master will be pleased when he heard that I have murdered all three of you and taken this pathetic planet” he taunted them as Anakin tightened his grip on his blade, “The Queen will never let her planet fall, nor will Padme and you can’t defeat us. It is us who will defeat you” he smirked back right as Qui Gon spoke, “Patience Anakin, the Sith are not to be taken lightly” he warned him going on “We’ll take him together, the three of us” he assured them seeing Anakin and Obi Wan just as Maul leapt for the three Jedi, with his double bladed weapon before they quickly acted, blocking his first strike-with Anakin attacking from behind and Obi Wan and Qui Gon attacking from the front, it seemed that Maul was in for a tough fight, but he gladly welcomed the challenge that he would eventually go in his favour.

With the Jedi distracting the Sith Lord, the Queen, Padme, Hannah, Ahsoka and the rest of their teams successfully made it into the palace but were not out of the clear yet. For there were still battle droids remaining inside the palace cutting them off from continuing to the throne room and this prevented Ahsoka from wanting to be where she felt she needed to be. “Senator! You need to get to the throne room with the Queen, we don’t have much time left!” Ahsoka pointed out, “You’ll have to get to the higher levels from the outside of the palace” she informed her however Padme wasn’t about to leave her, “Ahsoka, you’re still young and Anakin wouldn’t want you to take on all these droids by yourself” she reminded her, “You’re the last Jedi here to help us, we need you with us to help get to the throne room” she argued back, shooting down more battle droids ahead of her whilst Ahsoka deflected more bolts with her lightsabers. “But I know Anakin, he needs my help, I have to go back” she started to say before Hannah spoke up, “Yes but remember what he told you earlier Ahsoka. He said to not disobey any orders he gave you. He told you to help us to the throne room and that is what he would want you to do” she explained, “I know Anakin too. They’ll all be fine” she assured her shooting down more battle droids, slowly making their way through the hallways however they were being watched in the dark shadows of the palace waiting for the time to ambush them foiling their plan.

Alone in the hanger, Lord Maul was proving stronger than they expected and he was forcing them to follow him throughout the hanger and into the power generator room. Obi Wan could sense that Anakin was struggling to keep fighting with his shoulder injury but Anakin was too stubborn to admit that he was in pain, drawing on the force to give him extra strength. Knocking them back once more, Maul then jumped backwards right on opposite platform, Anakin was quickly back on his feet, “Come on, we can’t let him get away any more” Anakin told them moving to jump after him right as Qui Gon tried to stop him, “Anakin, wait we need----“ he was cut off as Anakin simply leapt after Maul prompting Obi Wan to smirk, “Always on the move, huh dad?” he pointed out just as Qui Gon leapt after Anakin causing Obi Wan to just sigh and follow both of them. “Why must be everyone be so reckless?” he asked out loud, leaping across onto the other platform at the same time Qui Gon and Anakin were furiously fighting back Lord Maul who seemed to be gaining energy when Anakin was struggling, the strain of his shoulder failing him. Maul saw his chance to separate them, with another leap, he jumped behind both of them, kicking Anakin hard in the back, he stumbled, falling right off the ledge! Luckily he managed to grab onto one of the lower platforms, Maul smirked proudly to himself finding it was down to two, Qui Gon and Obi Wan though soon there would be no Jedi left standing.

However back on Courscant, things were different, Prince Xizor was eagerly awaiting the return of Cad Bane hopefully with the beautiful Senator Amidala who he will make his’s without the inference of Skywalker and Kenobi-Jinn. He slowly watched as his aide Guri entered the room. “My lord, Cad Bane has arrived at the palace, and unfortunately, I have noticed that the Senator is not with him” she informed him. Xizor began to grip the ends of his arm rests on his chair. “How unfortunate but please send them in” he told her as she moved away and minutes later, Cad Bane entered along with two other people Xizor did not recognise. He got straight into it, “How could you have let Senator Amidala escape!?!” he snapped, once he got straight to his feet, “I was assured that you could have captured her and killed both Jedi!” he raved on but Bane remained unafraid of the Prince’s suddenly rise in temper. “Unfortunately Jabba let you down in that area, not me” he started, red eyes staring directly at Xizor, “I had brought her to the palace as ordered to. He couldn’t kill the Jedi, not saw through their secret plan” he went on, “And now the slimy hutt is dead, oddly enough by the Senator’s hand” he explained. At the mention of this new information, something clicked inside of Xizor’s head, a new plan to get to the Senator. “That is new to me” he started, smirking slyly, “Once the hutt clan finds out, a bounty will be put out for the killer, so Bane, how would like to double your original fee?” he asked seeing him look to his two companions, “I’ve already told your aide I don’t work for free, I expect my first payment now” he informed him. Xizor smirked, “Of course, even though you failed, I wouldn’t want to get on your bad side but I have another assignment for you that will earn you a bigger fee” he explained. Bane’s red eyes stared at him curiously, “Go on” he simply replied. Xizor smiled, “I will contact the hutt clan with news that I know about who murdered Jabba before telling them I will personally track down who is responsible” he went on, “You will go and track down Senator Amidala once more, capture her and bring her to me personally” he went on, “No stop offs at the hutts anymore” he added moving over to one of his large glassed windows, “Oh and if the Jedi are with her when you do find her, this time I want you to KILL them on the spot” he finished. Cad Bane nodded slowly moving over to him, “You have yourself another deal but this time, I want payment before I begin” he instructed.

Fighting their way through the long winding palace hallways, Ahsoka, Padme, Hannah lead the Queen and her security team towards the palace, however Ahsoka kept feeling like she needed to be with Anakin, running down another hallway, Ahsoka suddenly stopped prompting Padme to stop as well. “Ahsoka, what’s wrong? Why have you stopped?” she asked her confused as Ahsoka raised her head up to her, “I’m sorry Senator but you’ll have to go on without me. The throne room is not too far now” she replied as Padme was still confused, “Ahsoka, what are you talking about?” she asked, “We need you and remember what Anakin said, you are to help us” she reminded her but Ahsoka only shook her head, sensing Anakin, Obi Wan and Qui Gon’s help through the help, before starting to run back down the direction they had just came, as Padme called out to her, “Ahsoka, wait! Where are you going?” she asked hoping she’ll stop her, “I’m sorry, I need to help Anakin and his family, you go on without me!” she called back over her shoulder. Padme slowly hesitated but Hannah knew they had to help the Queen who had kept moving seconds earlier. “Padme, she’s right” she quickly spoke out, “We’re not too far away from the throne room anymore” she went on, “Come on!” she urged her, starting to pull her along however unaware that they were being watched all the way so far, they were forced to stop once more as Jango landed directly ahead of them. “We meet again Senator, and unlike before, you will not escape me this time” he informed her but Padme wasn’t about to let this bounty hunter take her down so easily once again and so just as he lifted up his wrist to release his cables once more, Padme rolled out of the way along with Hannah. “You’re quick Senator but I’m under orders to bring you to the Viceroy so if you’re done delaying your capture” he informed her, rising his cable once again, Hannah and Padme needed a quick escape route, and soon found one. Aiming her blaster, Padme fired directly at one of the huge glass windows, glass shattered, “This way Hannah, come on!” she called her, climbing out onto the ledge then with their ascension guns, Padme and Hannah disappeared from view, towards the higher levels of the palace.

Having grabbed onto the ledge below, Anakin, despite the strain on his injury, pulled himself up onto the ledge, now looking up at his father and older brother desperately fighting Maul, ready to leap, an unexpected voice stopped him, “Anakin!” they cried before he saw Ahsoka rushing towards him, “Ahsoka! What are you doing here?” he asked, “I told you to remain with Padme and the Queen” he went on when she stopped in front of him, “I know, I know, but I could sense your plight through the force and knew you needed my help. Padme’s fine. When I left her, they were not far from the throne room” she assured him, looking up at Qui Gon and Obi Wan, “So, how do we get up there?” she asked as he smirked, grabbing her right hand, he pulled her up onto his back, “Hang on Snips” he told her, as she suddenly started to panic, “This is not what I had in min----“ she was cut off right as Anakin force jumped up onto the platform then placing her back down on her feet. Anakin looked down at her, “Well, now that you’re here, you can help me, but when it comes time to fighting the Sith Lord, leave him to me” he instructed as she sighed, “Must you always have to have all the fun Skyguy” she laughed while he just sighed and started to run in the direction of Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Maul giving Ahsoka no chance to add anything more but to follow him.

Having been able to escape Jango for the time being, Padme and Hannah reached the top level of the throne room, the exact floor that the throne room was on. Shooting through the glass windows, Padme and Hannah entered the hallway, that they found surprisingly empty but kept proceeding on to the throne room however they would soon discover a problem in their plan.

Unknown to either Padme or Hannah, the Queen and her security had been captured by battle droids while they tried to escape Jango Fett and had been brought to the throne room where Viceroy Nute Gunray smirked in delight at seeing the captured Queen before him. He smirked, “You have failed to capture my your highness” he started to taunt her, “It is I, who have captured you and soon Jango will capture the Senator and when Lord Maul kills all the Jedi, he will force you to sign the treaty, saving your planet” he explained but Queen Jamilla remained strong, not speaking a word to the Viceroy as he smirked more, “Your silence will not last any longer, soon you’ll sign the treaty or Lord Maul shall kill you instead” he informed her just as the sound of blasters could heard right as Padme and Hannah rushed through, shooting down battle droids that came at them, “Don’t listen to him your highness!” Hannah cried out, “Naboo can’t fall to the Trade Federation!” Padme went on stopping in the middle of the throne room, blaster levelled directly at Nute Gunray, “It’s all over Viceroy. You’re under arrest” she informed him whilst the Queen took the chance to sneakily move over the throne where there were spare royal pistols were kept. “Captain!” she called out to Panaka throwing one to him before holding one straight at the Viceroy, Padme smirked, “Sorry to upset you Viceroy but looks like your treaty is finished” she informed him however Nute only just laughed, “Oh but I am not finished yet Senator” he replied at the same time Padme held Hannah yell out, “Padme, look out!” she cried.

Qui Gon and Obi Wan were both pressing on against Lord Maul, pushing back each attack that they threw at him, fighting back and moving down the platform, they hadn’t noticed the force fields switching on and off, knowing this was his chance, Maul force pushed Qui Gon several metres away just as one of the force fields activated before him leaving Obi Wan alone with the sith lord right as Anakin was forced to skid to a halt at the second force field and Ahsoka stopped at the first force field. Obi Wan held himself surprisingly well against the Sith Lord but still Anakin sensed that Obi Wan’s strength against him was lowering and soon he would leave himself open to a blow by the Sith Lord. He saw his father ready to move as soon as the force fields opened as well Ahsoka anxious to help out although as much as he wanted her here, he was now worried that Padme had been left in a dangerous position with no Jedi left to protect the Queen, Hannah or herself.

High above in space, the Naboo pilots fought effortlessly against the trade federation fighters desperately trying to destroy the blockade ship that would knock out all battle droids down on the planet, though it was proving harder than the Queen first thought, the Queen had her own problems with the Viceroy and a new attacker. Jango Fett, flew down into the throne room as Padme and Hannah rolled safety away while Captain Panaka protected the Queen. “Not so fast Senator” Jango laughed, spying her nearby, “Surrender now or you will die” he warned her but Padme wasn’t about to surrender herself however couldn’t work out how to trick Jango until she heard a surprise voice in her head. “Padme” they spoke. It was Anakin, speaking to her, “Anakin, what’s going on? How can---?” she asked before he replied “I don’t know. It’s like we’re bonded together for some unknown reason” he told her through the bond going on “You need to listen to me and don’t give in. You’re stronger than you look Padme, don’t give in to the Viceroy” he told her just as Padme tried to reply but he was gone. It was nice to hear his voice again and his words gave her inner strength, she would succeed and save her people from the Trade Federation. Nute let out a chuckle right as they heard more battle droids coming down the long hallway just outside the throne room. “Oh, give you yourself your highness now because once my battle droids get here, I will give them the order to shoot you all” he informed her as Padme looked over at Queen Jamilla, feeling Jango Fett cautiously staring at them, watching them slowly waiting to strike in case they tried something unexpected. Hannah leaned closer to Padme, “We need to distract Jango before we can fully capture the Viceroy” she explained in a whisper, “Nute is using him as his escape plan” she added as Padme nodded, “Yes and we can only hope that the pilots can knock out the droid control ship before they reach the doors” she simply replied.

Strongly fighting back Darth Maul, Anakin simply wanted the force fields to switch back off so he could help out his older brother. Lightsaber gripped tightly in his hand, Anakin saw his father ready himself just as the force fields slowly started to disappear and he raced forward before Anakin and Ahsoka could but once again too slow and both were trapped behind the very last field just inches away from where the two Jedi and Darth Maul were fighting around the large generator in the middle. Anakin couldn’t take his eyes off the scene before him, they needed him but he had no way of going around. He could only watch as Darth Maul flipped backwards once more, bringing the left side of his double bladed lightsaber to Obi Wan’s right thigh and shoulder as he screamed in pain, falling down to the floor before Maul quickly spun around sending his blade straight into Qui Gon’s left arm and leg sending him to the ground. Anakin gripped his lightsaber more letting his anger show as Ahsoka tried to stop him, “Sky guy, don’t give into your anger. They’re not dead so you shouldn’t give into your anger” she pleaded with him from behind her force shield. Anakin listened to her words knowing that is also what his father would have said. Anakin stared directly into Maul’s yellow eyes just waiting for the fields to go down while Maul paced up and down, Ahsoka looked at Anakin, “Please Anakin, don’t give in to your anger. I know you fight well without your anger” she went on as Anakin remained quiet knowing she was right.

Flashback

Walking back through the temple’s with his brother who had just returned from another mission with their father, Anakin was pleased to have his big brother back along with his father once more to help him in his training. Their parents not too far behind, Anakin and Obi Wan turned another corner just as Anakin sensed something unusual. “Ben, do you sense that?’ he asked his brother who looked down at him curiously, “Sense what Anakin. This is the Jedi Temple, nothing bad could be here” he promised just as Anakin heard a high pitched scream startling them both, “Okay that I heard” Ben told him before seeing Anakin take off, “Anakin! Wait!” he tried to call out to stop him but he just kept going rounding the corner where he found one of his brother’s rivals Bruck teasing and picking on his little friend Ahsoka. “Hey, leave her alone!” Anakin called out as he turned around to him, “Hey look it’s Kenobi’s loser brother Sky jerk!” he scoffed, “Beat it little brat” he warned him but Anakin inched closer, “No, why don’t you go pick on someone else” he told him as he laughed, “Cause taunting younglings is better” he replied pushing Ahsoka down to the ground once more just as Anakin could feel his fist tightening, “Cut it out, leave her alone” he warned him but the older student wouldn’t back down instead inching closer to him, “Why, you can’t stop me. You’re simple a weak youngling” he spat as Anakin tightened his fist more, “I’m no weak youngling!” he shot back, violently shoving him away using the force, but Bruck wasn’t finished, “Oh you’ll pay for the Sky jerk” he spat moving back over to Anakin who was now standing protectively in front of Ahsoka. “You’re so going to wish you listened in the first place” he warned him moving to grab Anakin’s tunic however he was faster and ducked around him, slipping in and out of his view then using the force pushed him further down the hallway. Smirking at his “handy” work Anakin saw Bruck regain himself right as another voice stopped him from charging right back after him, “Should have known you’d be picking on the younglings” came Obi Wan’s voice, as Bruck scoffed, “You’re lucky your brother showed when he did Sky Jerk, I would have slammed you into the floor otherwise” he told him before slowly moving off as Anakin laughed, “Oh yeah, you didn’t try before!” he called out as Ahsoka pulled herself up, quickly hugging Anakin, “Thanks Anakin, thanks for helping me” she smiled as he hugged her back, “Hey, that’s what friends are for, snips” he replied.

End of flashback

Still remembering that day, Anakin knew Ahsoka was right and that neither his father nor his brother would want him to give into his anger. His lightsaber ignited once again, he readied himself just as the fields switched off once again and Anakin rushed for Maul, his cyan blue blade meeting his red double bladed lightsaber right before Ahsoka’s green blade clashed with his blade as well. Anakin spun around to her, “Ahsoka! He’s too strong for you! Go look after Obi Wan and Qui Gon. I can handle him!” he told her but she hesitated, “But Sky---“ she started before he cut her off, “You already disobeyed me once when I said stay with Padme. Don’t disobey me again” he warned her as she silently nodded rushing off towards Qui Gon and Obi Wan. Maul turned back to Anakin, “You can’t defeat me. The dark side is always stronger” he taunted him but Anakin smirked, “No, it’s only the easy path and always weaker” he shot back, flipping over him, before bringing his blade back against his’s. It was a clash of red and blue together, Anakin strongly holding back Maul and Darth Maul could see that he was clearly wasn’t going to win this match but wasn’t about to let this young Jedi defeat him. Seeing Anakin come towards him once again, Darth Maul simply flipped right over the young Jedi, force pushing him straight for the generator’s core as Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Ahsoka watched in horror as Anakin fell straight into the core! Wanting to show herself, Ahsoka quickly ignited her lightsaber and charged straight for Darth Maul. “Ahsoka, no don’t!” Qui Gon called out but she didn’t stop but Maul only smirked, grabbing her arm, tossing her lightsaber aside then throwing her across the room with the force, rendering her unconscious. Maul observed the scene before him, and could sense the young Jedi struggling to pull himself up out of the core and if he did, he would come after him, so with one last look at the two injured Jedi, he quickly left the generator complex through a secret hidden entrance.

Padme listened to the sound of the battle droids coming closer and closer to the throne room as well as Nute’s taunting laugh at them, “Well, it looks like Naboo will be under control of the Trade Federation very shortly” he laughed however suddenly the battle droids stopped just outside the door wiping the smile off Gunray’s face. “What happened to the droids?” he snapped looking around as the comm. Line on the Queen’s desk chimed. She quickly moved to answer it as Padme and Hannah quickly joined her, seeing pilot red 3, Alex coming through. “Your highness, we have successfully destroyed the Trade Federation ship. All the battle droids are all powered down” he reported to her as the Queen breathed a sigh of relief, “Thank you red 3. You and your team mates have helped free Naboo” she informed him as Padme looked back up at Nute. “Well, Viceroy. Looks like you’ve failed. We will not be signing your treaty” she proudly informed him. For the first time since the invasion began, Nute Gunray looked more afraid then ever especially since minutes earlier Jango Fett had secretly taken off abandoning the Viceroy altogether. Queen Jamilla moved forward next to Padme, “I think it is time we discuss a new treaty” she simply informed him.

Ignoring the searing pain in their injuries, Obi Wan and Qui Gon slowly pulled themselves up to their feet, “Come on, we have to help Anakin” Qui Gon told his eldest son moving over to the core where they saw Anakin desperately holding on to one of the small poles on the side of the core. Obi Wan smirked. “Well, this is a situation I’d never thought I’d see you in baby brother” he teased as Anakin rolled his eyes, “Don’t start on this again Ben. You’ve been in worse situations than this” he reminded him as Obi Wan scoffed, “Oh no, this one is different” he laughed as Qui Gon rolled his eyes, “Can you two put aside your taunting with each other for a few minutes. We need to help Anakin” Qui Gon pointed out just as Anakin laughed, “No need, I know just how to get out of here” Anakin smirked, “Just stand back from the edge” he warned them as they slowly stepped back and seconds later, using the force Anakin leapt right up and out of the core back before his father and brother. “See, no problem” he proudly boasted while Obi Wan just rolled his eyes at the same time Anakin turned and rushed over to where Ahsoka was, still unconscious, with a bleeding gash on her forehead. He scooped her small body into his arms as Qui Gon and Obi Wan slowly joined him, “She’s like you know you Anakin. She wanted to help you through to the end” Qui Gon explained as Anakin sighed, “Yeah but Darth Maul escaped. He’s still out there” he pointed out. “It seems that Sith are re emerging and once again this time we will stop them” he assured them. Anakin nodded silently in agreement, “Well, come on, let’s get you all checked over at the medical centre” he informed them, carrying Ahsoka in his arms, he also helped his father and brother back down the generator complex towards the hanger where all the pilots and Naboo troopers had gathered in triumph of their victory over the Trade Federation and then he saw her, standing with the Queen, smiling happily, his angel, happily hugging troopers and Hannah before she saw him approaching and a huge smile crossed her face.

Padme looked down into the generator complex and she felt her heart beating faster, when she saw Anakin once again. He was walking in between Qui Gon and Obi Wan carrying Ahsoka in his arms, his face was dripping with sweat, but he was still alive. Though she could see that the pain in his injured shoulder was affecting now, as he came closer, she quickly sprinted over to him, throwing her arms around him, “Oh Anakin! Thank goodness you’re safe!” she cried as he just looked down, “Yeah but the Sith lord escaped” he muttered however Padme shook her head. “He made have escaped but because you were able to distract him, we were able to capture the Viceroy and free Naboo!” she happily told him just as Hannah rushed over to them, her arms around Obi Wan. He winced slightly in pain but returned her embrace. “You don’t look too bad” she joked as he smirked, “Just a few small wounds, nothing that bad” he joked right before the Queen approached them all, “Master Qui Gon, I wish to thank you and your family for helping us free Naboo from the Trade Federation” she informed them as Qui Gon nodded, “Thank you your highness. Unfortunately the Sith lord who was here, had managed to escape” he replied as she paused for a moment. “I guess you will be on alert in case he attacks us again?” she asked seeing Anakin and Obi Wan both look to their father, “It is what the Jedi do as peacekeepers to protect the galaxy” he assured her, wincing from his injuries once more as the Queen noticed this, “Thank you Master Jedi. Tomorrow we shall celebrate Naboo’s victory from the Trade Federation” she went on, “Today, will be a day of recovering from the battle and time to mourn the troopers that were lost” she continued. “Captain Panaka” she called out, “Yes your highness” he replied in a clear voice, “Please show the Jedi to the medical centre where they may be treated for their injuries” she instructed. “Of course your highness” he assured her with a bow before taking Ahsoka from Anakin’s arms and moving off with Qui Gon, Obi Wan, Hannah following him while the Queen left with her handmaidens back into the palace leaving Padme and Anakin alone in the hanger.

Feeling safe back in Anakin’s arms, Padme was still confused about the bond that they shared during the fight and obviously Anakin could tell something was bothering her. “What’s wrong Padme?” he asked curiously, stroking her arm as she looked up into his sweet blue eyes. “Anakin, during the battle, the bond we shared together. How did it happen?” she asked, “I mean we weren’t even in the same rooms and I’m not a Jedi so I don’t understand how it worked” she pointed out while he smiled, “I don’t know either. I will talk with my father later about what happened. Maybe it was formed before of the love we have for each other” he smirked, kissing her sweetly on her lips causing her blush a light shade of pink. “Oh Ani, you are too cute” she giggled right before he lifted her up and spun her around, “You know you love it” he teased before placing her back down on her feet, Anakin raised one hand to her right cheek softly stroking it, “So, you going to be coming back to Courscant when the celebrations are all over?” he asked her as she paused for a moment, “Um, actually, I was thinking of staying here for a while. I wanted to go visit my mother. The last time I saw her was when I was 8 and I miss her so much” she confessed as Anakin understood. He couldn’t imagine not seeing his own mother for years. “What has stopped you from seeing her sooner?” he asked as she softly started to cry. “My father. Ever since I didn’t marry Palo when I was younger and went into the political arena. He has disapproved of me. Blocking my mother from seeing me or me coming back home” she sobbed before he took her in his arms, “It’s okay Padme. We can go see her. I’ll even come with you. I would meet your mother too” he told her looking into her teary eyes, then she threw her arms around him, “Oh Anakin, thank you! That is so nice of you” she happily cried before he could smirk, “Besides, I’m sure dad and Obi Wan can live without me on Courscant for a few days” he confidently informed her.

Meanwhile, Darth Maul had successfully managed to flee Naboo in his sith infiltrator; he quickly contacted his master to inform him about the unfortunate failure of their plan. “The Viceroy has unfortunately allowed himself to be captured by the Republic” he informed him “And what happened to the bounty hunter?” Sidious asked in a cold voice before Maul replied, “He managed to escape the planet as well however he has yet to contact me” as Sidious snarled, “The Jedi may have stopped us from taking over Naboo this time but this is only a minor setback. They will soon fall and not even their “chosen one” will be able to save them” he assured his apprentice who then asked “Shall I come and meet up with you?” he asked when Sidious had a better idea based on some recent information he had received. “No, instead I want you to go to Xizor’s palace” he instructed him, “He has a secret agenda happening that could help in destroying the Jedi” he went on as Maul silently nodded. “Very well, I shall contact you when I arrive at his palace” he replied as the hologram of his master disappeared and Darth Maul sent his ship into hyperspace.

Arriving at the medical centre a short time later, Anakin found his father, brother and Ahsoka were all recovering well and now resting. Padme insisted Anakin get his shoulder re checked to which he argued that he was fine however Padme knew better and after minutes of arguing, he agreed before slipping quietly into Ahsoka’s room, where she was asleep. He smiled, before taking her right hand in his’s. “You did a good job today Snips. For a youngling you are showing great skills” he went on before he looked away, “I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you against the Sith Lord” he softly muttered looking up at the now bandaged gash on her forehead. Padme watched quietly from the entrance to the room, she knew that he was still blaming himself for the Sith Lord escaping despite Padme pointing out that even though he escaped, he still had his family and Ahsoka still with him and Naboo was free from the Trade Federation. She knew she had gotten to him because he smiled slightly when she told him but still wished he could have finished the Sith off for good. She slowly slipped into the room just as Anakin felt Ahsoka gripping his hand tighter before her eyes started to open. She cheekily smirked, “You didn’t think you could get rid of me that easily did you Sky guy?” she asked seeing him smile even more, “Not at all, I knew that one small gash on your head wouldn’t knock you down” he teased letting go of her hand while she pulled herself into a sitting position as Padme moved next to Anakin. “I’m sorry I ran off Senator but hey, I heard you were able to capture the Viceroy” she told her. Padme smiled slipping her arms around Anakin, “Thanks to you all. You were able to help us get into the palace” she reminded her “And then you stopped the Sith Lord from coming for us” she explained, “The Queen has expressed her thanks and hopes you’ll all be at the parade tomorrow” she went on when another voice joined them, “Are you kidding? We wouldn’t miss it for the world” the spoke as all three saw Obi Wan and Hannah entering the room. Obi Wan was slightly limping still from his injuries but still looked fine and another chance to tease his younger brother, “And it will give Anakin a chance to lighten up from letting the Sith lord escape” he smirked but Anakin was quick to snap back, “Oh please, if it wasn’t for me being there, he would have finished dad and you off in one strike” he glared at him. “He only managed to injury me because of his double blade” Obi Wan scoffed back however Anakin just laughed, “Oh yeah right and I suppose all those times I beat you in training were just luck” he pointed out seeing Obi Wan glare back at him, “Youngling” he spat, “Elder” Anakin smirked cheekily whilst Padme, Hannah and Ahsoka quietly giggled at the two brother’s childish behaviour with each other.

While Anakin and Obi Wan were acting out with each other in the medical centre, Qui Gon had quietly left the centre to meet with the Jedi Council members who were on their way here shortly after hearing of the battle. It was approaching dusk here on Naboo and he was met with Queen Jamilla, Senator Amidala, the Queen and Senator’s handmaidens and security forces awaiting the transport that would take the Viceroy back to Courscant and bring the Jedi Council members to them. He was surprised to find Padme here who was dressed in a simple formal white long dress with her hair plaited down the back after only just seeing her at the medical centre a short time ago. They all watched the medium sized light red and white republic cruiser gently land in the middle of the city’s centre a few distances before them and the ramp descend. Queen Jamilla looked straight at the cowering Viceroy and his associate before she spoke, “Now Viceroy, it’s time for you to go back to plead your case” she spoke in a clear voice while she allowed a smile across her face before Padme added, “And I think you can forget about returning to your masses of wealth and luxury” she smiled meaning they’ll be spending a long time in asteroid prison Oovo IV Before Captain Panaka and Typho both escorted towards the ship as Qui Gon moved over to greet the Jedi Council members leaving Padme to turn to Jamilla. “Well, your highness, it seems that we have saved Naboo from invasion bringing back peace to our world” Padme smiled with the Queen nodding silently. “Yes but we cannot allow this to happen again and will slightly increase security on the planet to protect our people from another invasion” she explained as Padme agreed. “Yes and we will have the protection of the Jedi Order as well” she assured her looking over at Qui Gon chatting with the members of the Jedi Council.

“Returned indeed the Sith have, a troubling time this is” Yoda spoke as Qui Gon explained what had happened, “Yes however we can discuss that matter in private but right now, I wish to talk about Obi Wan and Anakin. They show considerable strength during the fight today despite their troubles on Cloud City, Malachor IV and Tatooine recently” he explained “Not to mention Ahsoka is improving in her skills despite these recent events being her first field experiences” he went on before Mace Windu spoke, “Yes however are you suggesting the council promote both Obi Wan and Anakin to the ranks of Jedi Knight?” he asked, “Are you sure they are ready to become Jedi Knights. Skywalker is only 16 as of this moment” he pointed out. “Soon to be 17 and one of the strongest young Jedi’s in the order” he went on however Master Windu was still uncertain, “And are you sure he is ready to become a Jedi Knight at such a young age?” he asked him with a stern voice before Qui Gon paused for a moment. “Anakin may only be just 16 but he has shown skills and wisdom of an older Jedi. I feel he is ready to be consider a Jedi Knight” he informed them before they all looked down at Master Yoda, who was leaning on his walking cane. “Hmm, an interesting point Master Qui Gon makes. Deliberate on this matter the council later, we will” he informed him just as Queen Jamilla and Senator Amidala moved over to them. “Master Jedi, it is an honour to have you here to help celebrate Naboo’s victory” the Queen spoke before going on, “Tonight we have having a ceremony tonight to pay respect to the fallen heroes of our planet” adding, “And Senator Amidala and myself would feel honoured in having you there tonight” she finished as Master Yoda replied, “Accept your invitation we do. Tonight, see you we shall” he assured her with Padme smiling, “Thank you Master Jedi. We will see in the grand ballroom later on” she informed them moving off with the Queen afterwards. Qui Gon watched her leave. Padme was a lovely caring girl and Anakin cared deeply for her and she was like the daughter he never had and he was glad to see his son happy. He felt a hand on his shoulder, before a voice startled him, “She’s the right girl for Anakin isn’t she?” Jacen asked before Qui Gon turned back to look at his father. “Yes, she is” he replied.

Leaving Obi Wan alone with Hannah and Ahsoka heading off to find his father, Anakin manoeuvred his way through the palace hoping to find where Padme had run off to. It allowed him to admire the beautiful palace with its marble floors and giant glass windows with elaborate statues. He wandered up another floor of the palace when he heard voices coming from a room not too far ahead and quietly proceeded closer to the room. He smirked to himself, thinking he had finally found her. Taking a deep breath, he quietly knocked on the door that was slightly ajar. “Come in!” someone called whom Anakin recognised as Sabe and pushed the door open as Sabe turned around from tidying up the dresser. She giggled, “Padme! You have a special visitor” she teased before Padme replied from an adjourning room. “Sabe, what are you talking----“ she stopped as she exited and saw Anakin smiling at her. “Anakin!” she breathed happily, “I thought you would be getting ready for tonight?” she asked as he moved forward, “I will be but I had to see you again” he replied. She was so angelic even though she was in a long creamy white night gown, her hair was already styled into two neat buns on either side of her head. “Oh that is so sweet Anakin” she smiled; wrapping her arms around his neck while he slid his’s around her waist, pulling her closer to him. “You look beautiful” he told her making her blush. “Oh Anakin, just wait till tonight at the ceremony” she teased but he shook his head. “Padme, you are naturally beautiful and don’t need to tease me with anything” he pointed out before their lips met in a long passionate kiss whilst her hands ran through his hair, twisting his padewan braid around her finger right as they slowly broke away from their kiss, “So I’ll see you in a few hours?” she asked him sweetly as he smirked, “Oh you’ll see me before the ceremony” he promised her and with one last kiss, he was gone leaving Padme to resume getting ready for the ceremony.

2 hours later…….

Jacen, Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Hannah, dressed in a stunning long black thin strapped dress and blond hair straightened down her face, stood outside the ballroom as Naboo officials and troopers entered the ballroom, the Jedi Council members had already entered and were now seated however Jacen, Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Hannah all were awaiting Anakin and Padme to arrive. “What is taking Anakin so long?” Qui Gon asked as Obi Wan turned him, “Do you really want me to answer that question dad?” he asked as Hannah quietly giggled as Jacen just smiled. “He’s probably just waiting for Padme to get ready son. She is the Senator after all and needs to present herself formally” he informed him as Obi Wan went on, “But no girl can resist Anakin and I doubt that Padme can. She’s completely fallen for him. Probably off “rewarding” him for his efforts” he smirked to himself while Hannah only rolled her eyes right before Qui Gon spotted Anakin and Padme approaching. He was dressed in his fresh cleaned Jedi robes while Padme wore a beautiful royal blue long dress with silver heels. Her arm linked through Anakin’s as Sabe and Dorme followed behind in their traditional handmaiden outfits. “Well, look who finally decided to show up” Obi Wan commented, “Did we get distracted?” he asked smirking as Anakin just shook his head before Padme spoke up, “No, the Queen required my presence in her quarters about tonight and the meeting ran over time” she explained as Obi Wan leaned over to Hannah. “I’ve lied better than that” he whispered as she playfully slapped his arm. “Well, shall we enter the ballroom?” Anakin asked them as Jacen nodded, “I think that’s a good idea” he replied however another interruption was about to stop them.

“Ah Senator Amidala!” came the cheerful voice, stopping them all in their tracks, “What a pleasure to see you” they went on as they all saw a man coming towards them, around Ruwee’s age if not a few years older. He was dressed in deep striking royal robes and wore a smile of confidence on his face. Padme gripped Anakin’s arm tighter. “That’s Palo’s father” she whispered right as he stopped before her. “Delighted to meet you after all this years Padme” he told her, lifting her other hand up to his lips adding, “It is unfortunate you have decided to dishonour your family by refusing to marry my son, who is smitten with you” he went on just as Anakin coughed quietly before he looked over at him. “So you must be the little bastard my son has told me about who has stolen Padme from him” he started before Obi Wan spoke up, “More like saved her from” he muttered. Palo’s father shook his head, “And apparently it seems that Jedi don’t know how to keep themselves out of other’s business” he scoffed. Qui Gon moved forward, “Excuse me, but I don’t like how you are speaking to my sons especially calling Anakin a bastard” he told him as he laughed, “Well, who kind of young man goes after a young woman already engaged to someone else?” he asked when Padme spoke up, “Excuse me but Palo and I were broken up for months before I met Anakin. He kept forcing himself back into my life until he violently threatened me the night Anakin saved me from him” she explained. “If that’s what you call it” he went on, “I shall be meeting with your father tomorrow about our “agreement”, hopefully by then, you will have chosen Palo once more” he insisted. Padme stared at him, shocked. “I will never chose Palo ever again after what he did to me” she informed him, as Anakin lead her away into the ballroom, eyes staring back at him while Obi Wan and Hannah followed at the same time he looked across at Qui Gon and Jacen, “She is a feisty little thing isn’t she?” he asked, “Perhaps you should convince your son to leave her less you want to see your son dead” he warned him as Qui Gon felt ready to punch this man however it was Jacen who spoke next, stepping closer to him, “I think it is unwise for you to be threatening my grandson and future granddaughter in law” he informed him. This really lit up this man’s eyes. “Future granddaughter in law?” he asked, “You are so certain she will marry your little boy there?” he laughed. “Not if Palo has his way” he informed them seeing Qui Gon inching forward but Jacen was quicker, grabbing him by his robes. “Listen here you slimy slug. Leave my family alone! That includes Padme and if Palo comes near her, I’ll make sure you’ll never see him again!” he warned him at the same time Qui Gon pulled his father away. “Come on dad, let’s keep moving. I think he got the message” he informed him moving into the ballroom not seeing Palo’s father glaring after them. “You think you’ll so tough Jedi but Padme and Anakin will never be together”

Inside the ballroom, it was a sombre mood for all gathered there. Queen Jamilla sat before everyone dressed in deep black formal robes and hair in elaborate headdress as Padme moved before her to address everyone. Anakin sat with his family and Ahsoka in the front row. “Welcome everyone” she began, “Today is a day where we mourn those who lost their lives fighting for their planet” she continued, “These brave men, women and gungans fought for Naboo to be free from the Trade Federation” she boldly went on, “And also we must thank Jedi Master Qui Gon Jinn, his two sons Obi Wan Kenobi-Jinn and Anakin Skywalker-Jinn as well as their friend Ahsoka Tano, for bravery fighting off a Sith Lord allowing the Queen and myself to capture the Viceroy” she continued as applause broke out as Padme went on, “And so tonight, we will mourn these brave heroes and praise the Jedi for helping us to win the battle” she finished, adding, “I will now turn your attention over to Queen Jamilla” she told them descending the stage and taking her seat next to Anakin, who slipped his right arm around her, “You did good angel” he assured her as she smiled, “Yes, I meant my words and my heart is in the right place” she whispered to him leaning to kiss him gently on his lips turning her attention back to the Queen not noticing Palo’s father evilly staring at her from his seat a few rows back. He would let no Jedi stop him from having his son marry Padme. He was a powerful rich man on this planet and he can be very, very persuasive.

I know, I know, some of you may call this another cliff hanger but I just didn’t want to have too much in this chapter and the next one will be a happy fun one with drama still. So, is Palo’s father a threat to Padme and Anakin? Will meeting Padme’s mother after all these years be a bad idea after all? Will Prince Xizor’s new plan to capture Senator Amidala succeed? If Cad Bane has his way, it will! How will Darth Maul’s meeting with the Prince go? Also a surprise unexpected encounter for Obi Wan when he arrives back on Courscant and Siri and Hannah finally come face to face! How will it all go down? You’ll have to look forward to the next chapter!

But as always, some teasers to keep you guessing:

“Padme, I don’t deserve any honour today. I didn’t kill the Sith lord. We all fought him yes but he escaped”

“Anakin. You all distracted him while we captured the Viceroy. The Queen couldn’t have done it without you all”

“Ruwee, I am very upset with you. All those years ago you promised Padme’s hand in marriage to my son and just last night, I see her on the arm of a Jedi!”

“Padme has always been a handful. Not like her sister. I will force her to come home. I have just the person to help me out”

“Well, I always said that Padme was too kind to be a Senator from the beginning and her new boyfriend would be perfect on my arm”

“What do the Sith want with me and my people? I only want Senator Amidala”

“I demand to see payment now before I leave on this assignment or the deal is off”

“And the Sith want to destroy the Jedi especially the Chosen One and if she is used as bait for him, we can bring the Jedi falling”

“So, now that Anakin is still on Naboo, how about you and I have tonight for ourselves? I mean, you can relax from being an older brother to him and just have some fun like he is with Padme”

“Well, I can’t say no to that, I mean, where do you think he learnt to be romantic?”

“Obi Wan! There are you, I’ve been looking all over for you! I was so worried for you”

“Siri, what do you want? I thought I told you we’re though and I’m with someone else”

“But she’s in the political field Ben! And you’ve always hated politics”

“They didn’t make Anakin a Jedi Knight did they?”

“No, they’re going to make Obi Wan a Jedi Knight and I’m proud of him. He’s going to prove he is a strong Jedi Knight but Anakin was also ready too and they still think he’s too young”

“I know what you mean Qui Gon but maybe they know something you don’t”

“Ahsoka, your role in the Battle of Naboo showed impressive strength. Soon, you will be ready to assume the role of apprentice then be taken as a padawan”

“Master Qui Gon, do you think Anakin will take me as a padawan when he becomes a Jedi Knight?”

“Mom, this is Anakin Skywalker. He wanted to meet you before I showed him the lake retreat”

“No Jedi is going anywhere near that lake retreat! Nor will I have a daughter dating one! Padme, you break up with him now or I’ll take drastic actions!”

“How can you call yourself a father to her? You don’t deserve Padme for a daughter”

Uh oh, who says these lines: Anakin, Padme, Obi Wan, Hannah, Qui Gon, Jacen, Ahsoka, Cad Bane, Darth Maul, Prince Xizor, Palo’s father, Palo, Rabe, or Ruwee? Stick around!

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Chapter 14

Previously

“Yes, I meant my words and my heart is in the right place” she whispered to him leaning to kiss him gently on his lips, turning her attention back to the Queen, not noticing Palo’s father staring at her from his seat a few rows back,

He would let no Jedi stop him from having his son marry Padme. He was a powerful rich man on this planet and he can be very, very persuasive.

Now

As the white rays of Naboo’s sun rose in the pale blue sky the following morning, the day marked a day for celebration after being held captive by the Trade Federation. Queen Jamilla and Senator Amidala will honour those who fought bravely in the battles including Jedi Qui Gon Jinn, Obi Wan Kenobi-Jinn, Anakin Skywalker-Jinn and Ahsoka Tano. With everyone beginning to awake in the palace, two people just found themselves just pleased to be with each other and time to themselves.

Padme’s left arm was draped across Anakin’s bare naked chest while his right arm was around her slender waist, her deep beautiful brown hair flowing down her back and as Anakin slowly opened his eyes, to look down upon his sleeping angel, he just smiled-she was so angelic but yet she also showed she fought bravely against the Trade Federation and captured the Viceroy who would now be brought back to Courscant to await trial. Though it wasn’t the Viceroy, Anakin was thinking about, it was the Sith Lord who escaped. He escaped us, he proved himself to be stronger and there was no doubt that he would attack again. He looked down at Padme again before he saw her starting to awaken, her bright brown eyes and cheerful smile stared up at him. “Good morning Ani” she smiled before he leaned in closer to share a sweet tender kiss together. “Did you sleep well?” he asked her watching her blush, “Knowing you were next to me, of course” she assured him then she went silent and Anakin knew it was about what happened last night “You’re still thinking about what Palo’s father said last night aren’t you?” Anakin asked straight out before she laughed, “Anakin, are you trying to read my mind?” she asked with a smirk hearing him laugh, “Is it working?” he teased then she sighed, “It’s just that, Palo’s father is a very powerful man in the countryside of Naboo. He can wield great influence over the Queen and can have her make me step down” she informed him, a slight quiver in her voice before she felt Anakin pull her closer, resting his head on top of hers, “Padme, I promise you, I will not let that happen to you. You’re a strong Senator and the Queen knows that. She’s not going to let you step down” he replied, going on, “And besides, Obi Wan, dad and grandfather aren’t going to let him hurt you either” he assured her as she looked up at him once more a smile starting to cross her face, “Well, seems like we’re destined to be together after all” she teased, lips passionately touching once more ahead of Anakin smirking at her, “Let’s resume from where we left off from last night” he taunted hearing her laugh, “I’m all yours, Jedi” she whispered.

In another part of the palace, the Jedi Council members and Qui Gon had awoken early to discuss the knighthoods of Anakin and Obi Wan and of course the Jedi Council just couldn’t see past the fact that Anakin was still only 16 and through their eyes, he was often reckless and rushed headlong into potentially dangerous situation. “I understand what you are saying Masters but Anakin is one of my sons and I know that he is ready” Qui Gon protested once more, “He proved himself to the Sith Lord in the battle yesterday. He is ready” he kept insisting but Master Windu disagreed, “He is still young and needs to improve himself” he replied, “Yes, his strong fighting skills he has however hasty his actions usually are” Yoda pointed out, “Yes but Masters, please, you can’t be serious” he tried to say before Jacen spoke up. “Masters, I believe Qui Gon is right, I’ve watched Anakin since he was born and he is showing himself to be a powerful Jedi and the Chosen One we all thought” he reminded them. “Powerful Jedi, he is, not ready to become a Jedi Knight he is” Yoda finally informed him. “Obi Wan will become a Jedi Knight upon our return to Courscant. Anakin will remain a padawan until he is ready” he concluded as all council members rose to their feet and exited the quarters leaving Jacen and Qui Gon alone. “Why can’t they see he is ready?” Qui Gon asked as Jacen placed a hand on his son’s shoulder. “That I do not know how to answer son, perhaps they can see something that we can’t” he replied but Qui Gon still couldn’t believe it” But Anakin is ready, he’s my son and I know it!” he snapped but Jacen just smiled, “Son, the council has the final decision and did you know that when you became a Jedi Knight, they still thought you were not ready and I managed to show them otherwise” he told him, “He’ll be a Knight when the time is right” Jacen promised, “But for now, let’s be proud for Obi Wan’s achievement” he pointed out. “You’re right father. Now let’s go and change for the parade” he replied before both men exited the quarters together.

Shortly after breakfast, Anakin headed off to find his brother leaving Padme with Sabe and Dorme to start getting ready for the parade. She had chosen a long flowing cream white gown that scooped around the neck and around her bosoms. Dorme has styled her hair with a plaited bun up the top before letting the rest flow down her shoulders in her natural thick curls as Sabe lightly applied her make up. Padme simply took the time to clear her mind and think about the time she would have after the parade, going home with Anakin however all three girls were startled by the sudden knocks rapidly at the door. Quickly moving to answer it, “Can I help you?” she asked straight out at the man before who simply brushed her away, “Yes, you can let me pass, you foolish maiden” he snapped straight into the room seeing Padme at her dresser, Palo’s father angrily glared at her. “Mr. Sienar, what are you doing here?” Padme asked him as he moved forward, “I simply have come to speak with you Senator” he told her, “Now that you’re away from that meddling Jedi boy” he scoffed taking her hand in his’s to kiss it only to pull away from his grasp. “Anakin is not meddling in anything, I love him and Palo and I are over” she informed him however he laughed, “Oh come on Padme, you know that’s not true. You were promised to Palo by your father yourself. He made the deal with me when you simply eight years old, don’t you remember?” he pointed out noticing Padme remind silent, knowing she had tried to block out that day….

[i]Flashback[/i]

Dressed in a adorable pale yellow sun dress with her hair plaited into two plaits on the side of her face, eight year old Padme knelt in her favourite place of her parent’s garden, picking small brunches of her flowers for her mother. Her sister watched nearby as Darred stood behind her, kissing her neck. Ruwee and Palo’s father Derek Sienar observed them all from the porch. “So, have you decided on a potential suitor for Padme yet?” Derek asked, “It is coming close to the time where you must decide” he pointed out as Ruwee shook his head, “Not yet. I mean Padme has told me about some of the boys in our village but I don’t see them as husband material for her” he explained. “What do you mean?” Derek asked. “Padme needs a man who can hold her in her place. Not allow her to run off and do what ever she pleases” he explained. “Ah, is she still dreaming about becoming a Senator or Queen?” he asked him. “Yes, and what’s worst is that her grandmother Winama is supporting even going to pay for her teaching” he went on. Derek shook his head, “We can’t have that now, can we?” he asked him then he got an idea. “Well how about Palo. I know he’s a few years older than Padme but he can keep her in her place” he assured him. Ruwee nervously bit his top lip but looking over Derek, there was something about this idea that he couldn’t say no to. Could it be the masses of wealth Derek has? “I’ll agree to that. Padme will marry your son Palo” he finally agreed as Derek and he shook hands, “Excellent, you’ll see. Padme will become the woman she was raised to be, nothing more than a wife and mother to my son” he smirked as both men turned back out to the gardens, to see Padme had now moved over to her sister.

End of flashback[/color]

“You see Padme, the deal was done that day and you will marry Palo. He desperately loves you” he told her, “Besides, what can being a Senator do for you let alone being with a Jedi?” he asked her. Padme couldn’t believe what she was hearing, “Anakin loves me more than Palo did. Palo only hurt me and forced me to only be with him, hurting me every time another male would even look at me” she explained but Derek shrugged, “Well that’s what you get for trying to cheat on him” he simply told her. Padme gasped, “I did not cheat on Palo. He was too jealousy and I will never be with him” she snapped, “Now, I would advise you to leave or I will have security escort you out” she warned him but he only smirked, “Padme, don’t do this. I am a very powerful persuasive man and I can have you forcefully brought back to your home if necessary” he informed her. Padme remained strong, “You can try but Anakin nor his family will let you” she informed him as another knock came at the door. This time it was Hannah, dressed in a stunning cream halter neck dress flowing to the floor and hair plaited straight down the back. “Sorry, am I interrupting?’ she asked upon seeing Derek with Padme who shook her head, “No, in fact Mr. Sienar was just leaving” she spoke up. Derek coldly glanced at her, “You still have not won yet Senator” he warned her brushing past Hannah and out of the room. “Wow, he seems friendly doesn’t he?” Hannah laughed but Padme just shook her head, “Don’t worry about him. Is something wrong?” Padme asked her before she went on, “I was just coming to see if you were ready to join us because the crowds are starting to line the street, the soldiers preparing themselves, the Queen and royal advisors are ready along with the Jedi Council members and the Gungans are ready to march along with Master Jinn, Obi Wan, Anakin and Ahsoka” she informed her. Padme smiled just hearing Anakin’s name again. “Excellent, are the medals ready as well?” she asked her seeing her nod as Sabe spoke up, “Then I think you’re all ready m’lady” she assured her before Dorme and her pulled their hoods up over their faces and following Padme out of the room with Hannah.

Meanwhile back on Courscant, Cad Bane was losing his patience with Prince Xizor who had now decided to send him on a new assignment without settling his fee for the first one. His red eyes glared over at the Prince who was standing nearby with his aide Guri about to say something, he stopped himself as Prince Xizor cheerfully walked over to him, “Stop your smirking your highness” Bane snapped, “I demand to see payment now before I leave on this “new” assignment or the deal is off” he warned him but Xizor wasn’t even worried by this threat in fact he continued to smile. “Oh, you will be paid handsomely. I had just contacted the hutts and informed them of Jabba’s death and who was responsible” he started to reply as he continued, “They have issued a bounty out for Senator Amidala and her Jedi friends. There will many bounty hunters going after her for the large reward, that’s where you come in” he paused before continuing, “I have managed to convince the hutts that I will personally over see that her friends and herself are dealt with, to which they have agreed” he finished. Bane looked at him, his red eyes staring straight at him. “You are so certain that the Jedi will be killed so easily” he replied, “You don’t have a death wish your highness so you better have a larger reward for all this” he warned him. Xizor smirked, “Of course I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now you haven’t got a moment to spare” he pointed out, “Go now and don’t come back until you have the Senator and the Jedi” he instructed him watching him go along with his two companions as Guri moved alongside him, “Your highness, you have another visitor. He wishes to speak to you about a very important matter” she informed him. Xizor turned her, “Very well, send him in” he replied moving back over to one of the large glass windows overlooking the city.

The crowds cheered for their heroes who saved their planet from the Trade Federation. Queen Jamilla stood on the steps outside the palace in a beautiful royal pale blue grown and her face painted in the traditional make up of the Queen. Padme stood beside her, her cream white gown flowed to the door hiding her shoes and her curls down her shoulders shimmering in the sunlight. The Jedi Council members stood to the side, watching the parade before them. Anakin’s eyes never left Padme. She was truly beautiful. She caught his eye and smiled happily at him as he started to climb the steps along with his father, Obi Wan, Ahsoka and the leader of the gungans Boss Nass. Crowds continued to cheer and wave to their heroes before watching them reach their Queen and Senator, along with the Queen’s handmaiden Eirtae who carried a tray of medals with her. Queen Jamilla took one and placed it around Qui Gon’s neck before taking another, placing it around Ahsoka’s neck whilst Padme took a third placing it around Obi Wan’s neck before she finally took the last one and turned back to Anakin. Her eyes meeting his’s even as she placed the medal around his neck. He smiled that charming smile that always made her weak in the knees. He moved up to her, wrapping his arms around her waist prior to watching Queen Jamilla move over to Boss Nass along with Sio Bibble presenting a round medium sized globe which represented Naboo’s appreciation and friendship to the Gungans. Boss Nass happily took the globe from her, and turned back to face the crowds of Gungans and Naboo people, he held it high before them all and the cheers erupted happily. Queen Jamilla smiled cheerfully as Obi Wan spun Hannah into his arms, tenderly kissing her whilst Anakin turned Padme around to face him, her arms wrapped around his neck, they shared a passionately kiss for all to see as the celebrations continued all around them, the only thing Anakin cared about was holding Padme in his arms.

Not too far away in the city, Derek and Ruwee watched the parade through the holo net and unfortunately for them, the cameras were now showing Padme passionately kissing Anakin Skywalker as the young reporter then went on to say, “Looks like our new Senator already has caught the attention of Jedi Anakin Skywalker-Jinn” going on to add “Only time will tell if their romance will last” before Ruwee shut off the holo net in disgust ahead of Derek speaking, “You know Ruwee, I am very upset with you” he started to say, “All those years, you promised Padme’s hand in marriage to my son” he paused attempting to control his temper, “And just last night, not to mention just now as well, I see her on the arm of a Jedi!” he snapped but Ruwee seemed unaffected by his sudden rise to anger. “Padme has always been a handful ever since she was a little girl, unlike her sister” he started to reply, shaking his head, “I will force her to come home and I have just the person to help me out” he re assured him but Derek wasn’t convinced, “You better be going somewhere with this” he warned him. “She keeps pushing him away and soon she’ll have that damn Jedi arresting my son for a crime against her he didn’t commit” he informed him but Ruwee only smiled, “Not if we can have her forced out of the office of Senator” he went on, moving over to the comm, activating before both men saw a young girl slightly older than Padme staring at them, dressed in a satin silk night dress. “Oh, this better be important. I was in the middle of something” she snapped as Ruwee only rolled his eyes. “Rabe, I have a task for you to undertake and if you successful, you might just become Senator for Naboo” he informed her noticing her familiar smirk crossing her face, “Well, I always said that Padme was simply to kind to be a Senator right from the beginning” she started to reply, “And besides, her new boyfriend would be perfect on my arm” she smirked. Derek scoffed, “You can gladly have Skywalker. I simply want my son to have his bride” he informed her. “And you shall sir. I won’t fail…this time I have a plan that will work” she assured them. “I’ll keep in touch with my progress” she added before her hologram disappeared right as Ruwee turned to Derek, “Soon everything will be back to normal, the way it should have been right from the very beginning” he pointed out however Derek looked over at him, his deep brown eyes staring into his’s, “You better be right about this” he warned him, “Because I would hate to take out my frustration with Padme on you” he explained. Ruwee started to look frightened, “Why me?” he asked with worry in his voice. “Your failure as a strong father figure to Padme as she was growing up has caused this” he simply replied.

While the celebrations continued throughout the city, Padme and Anakin had joined the Jedi Council members, Qui Gon, Obi Wan, Hannah and Ahsoka inside the Theed hanger, to see off them off back to Courscant. Padme had her arm through Anakin’s as Qui Gon moved over to his younger son. “Now try and keep out of trouble Anakin, just for a few days then we’ll see you back on Courscant” he informed him. “Dad, it’s me. You know I can be always on my best behaviour” he smirked but Qui Gon didn’t buy into it. “Uh huh, sure Anakin” he replied. “Don’t worry Master Jinn. I’ll keep an eye out on Anakin” Padme promised seeing him smile at her ignoring Anakin’s glare at him before Obi Wan and Hannah moved towards them, Obi Wan playfully slapped his brother on the back, “Well brother, I guess I’ll have to find another friend who can help me with the ladies” he teased before Hannah slapped him on the arm. “Ben! You will do not such thing” she snapped as Anakin smirked to his brother, “Uh oh, you’ve done it now Ben, she’s pissed with you” he teased but Obi Wan only just rolled his eyes, “Nah, she knows I was just joking” he simply replied with an arm around her waist, he started to kiss her neck but she remained strong. “I’m not laughing Ben and so when you stop the jokes, I’ll be waiting” she informed him storming up the landing ramp. “She’ll cool down Ben. Just give her some time” Padme promised him as he just smiled, “Thanks, I’ll see you when you get back” he told them running up the ramp just as Ahsoka joined them. “Well Skyguy, I suppose I’ll see back home if you don’t take too long” she smirked. “Funny Snips. I’ll take as long as I want, just to have a break from my training” he joked, hugging her then watching her proceed up the ramp. They then saw Qui Gon enter the ship along with the council members before the ship left the hanger bay leaving Padme and Anakin, alone together, at last, once again.

Noticing how quiet Anakin was since seeing his family and the council members off, Padme slowly rubbed his arm, “Anakin, what’s wrong?” she asked in her sweet voice before he sighed, “I was just thinking” he admitted, “Thinking about what?” she went on. “About today” he confessed turning to her, “Padme, I don’t deserve any honour today” he insisted, going on to explain why, “I didn’t kill the Sith lord. We all fought him yes, but he then escaped! He’s still out there!” he reminded her trying to control his temper before she wrapped her arms around his neck, so he was looking into her deep sparkling brown eyes. “Anakin, listen to me” she told him in a clear voice, “You all distracted him while we captured the Viceroy” she went on, “The Queen couldn’t have done it without you all” she pointed out before he felt her sweet soft lips brush against his’s. “Yes but….” He tried to argue afterwards before she put a hand on his lips. “Anakin, Naboo is grateful to the Jedi for helping us. This Sith Lord may have escaped but the next time, he may not be so lucky” she smirked making him smile, pulling her closer, “Oh angel, you really know how to make relax” he told her sharing another kiss together, she giggled, “It’s because I’m in love with you” she smiled, taking his hand, “Now come on, let’s go start packing so we can make our way over to my parent’s house” she told him unable to contain her excitement at being able to see her mother after all these years. “And then the rest of the time to ourselves” he promised her leading her out of the hanger back towards the palace.

Shortly after Cad Bane had left his palace, Prince Xizor was not alone for long, as Guri had already informed him, there was another who wished to speak with him. Lord Maul, he introduced himself and his proposition was simple-alliance with the Sith and he will be protecting his planet and his people forever though the Prince was still sceptical. “Lord Maul, I have to ask you again” he started trying to find the right words. “Just what do the Sith want with me and my people?” he asked him, “I only want Senator Amidala….for myself” he smirked as Lord Maul stepped forward. “The Sith want to destroy the Jedi starting with it’s precious Chosen One” Lord Maul started to explain, “And if Senator Amidala is used as bait for him, we can bring the Jedi falling” he went on as Xizor was still unsure. “The Jedi will not go down that easily and if you are implying that Skywalker is the Chosen One, you are mistaken” he shot back seeing the Sith Lord’s yellow eyes staring directly at him, “My master has never been wrong about anything and if he says Skywalker is the Chosen One, then he is” Lord Maul replied however Xizor was still unsure about this, “I already have a bounty hunter going after the Senator because the hutts have placed a bounty on her for killing Jabba the Hutt. How would you manage to capture her?” he asked. The Sith Lord smirked, “I would be able to surprise attack the Jedi where the bounty hunter would create a mess and end up getting killed” he explained. Prince Xizor moved away to stare out at the Courscant industrial district. “If I join you, I want not just myself but the people of Falleen well protected. I don’t want consequences of my actions hit them” he replied. “It is done, my master will be pleased to hear that you have join our side” Maul told him, “I shall be contact once the Senator is in my grasp” he assured him moving from the room without another word right as Guri approached the Prince, “Shall I contact Bane to inform him the deal is off?” she asked but Xizor surprisingly shook his head “No, leave him go after her. If the Sith Lord can’t capture her, Bane could beat him to it” he replied.

On the other side of Courscant, the Jedi including Qui Gon, Obi Wan, Ahsoka and Hannah, were returning back from Naboo and could see a small welcome home party awaiting them inside the Temple’s main hanger. Obi Wan and Hannah stood by the landing ramp waiting for it to descend. Obi Wan kept his arms around Hannah’s waist as she kissed his lips once more, she smiled up at him, “So Ben….” She started to say, before she continued, “Now that Anakin is still on Naboo, how about you and I have tonight for ourselves?” she asked with a smirk running a hand down his arm, “I mean, you can relax from being an older brother to him and just have some fun he is with Padme” she pointed out seeing him cheekily smirk back, “Well, I can’t say no to that” he laughed, “I mean, where do you think he learnt to be romantic?” he asked her while she rolled her eyes with a small laugh right before they saw Qui Gon join them along with the Jedi Council members at the same time the ship docked inside the hanger and the ramp start to descend. Qui Gon placed a hand on his eldest son’s shoulder, “After your greet your mother and before you go off for some fun, the council wishes to speak with you in the chambers. I think you’ll be surprised when you find out why” he smiled proudly seeing Obi Wan become confused then descended down the landing ramp with his right arm around Hannah’s waist and moved across to his mother who happily embraced him, tears in her eyes, “”Oh thank goodness you’re back, I was so worried” she happily cried as Obi Wan laughed, “Mom, you know I always come back, just with some small wounds” he teased, “Oh Ben, you know I worry for you as well as your brother. You shouldn’t joke like that” she warned him in a firm voice before she noticed Anakin’s absence. “Speaking of he, where is your brother?’ she asked, concern in her voice as Qui Gon joined them, “He’s back on Naboo with Padme. He wanted to spend some alone time with her before they came back here in a few days” he explained to her not seeing Obi Wan lean in to Hannah, “And by alone time, he means alone time” he smirked while she just rolled her eyes then noticing Padme’s sister Sola nervously silent. “Is something wrong Sola?” she asked startling her from her thoughts, “Oh I was just thinking of my sister, back home on Naboo. I know Anakin will protect her but if they run into our father, he is a strong man and if they’ve met Palo’s father, he’s just as worst” she replied. “Don’t worry Sola, Anakin’s not about to be scared off by those two, Padme’s in good hands with him” he assured her. “I hope you’re right” Sola sighed moving off with Ryoo and Pooja as Obi Wan turned to Hannah, “Well, I suppose we should make our way to the chambers” he started to say, “Wait for me outside?” he asked seeing her smile, “Of course, I’m curious myself to see what’s going to happen” she teased taking his hand, Qui Gon and Shmi watch then leave finding themselves all alone in the hanger now that the Jedi Council members had also left, along with Ahsoka. Shmi sensed something was bothering her husband….

“They didn’t make Anakin a Jedi Knight did they?” she spoke out stroking his arm softly hearing him sigh and shake his head, “No, they still say he’s too young and rash” he started to reply, “They’re going to make Obi Wan a Jedi Knight and I’m proud of him. He’s going to prove he is a strong Jedi Knight” he continued, “But I know Anakin too, was ready yet they still think he’s still too young” he finished at the same time Shmi smiled, rubbing his back softly, “I know what you mean Qui Gon. Anakin certainly has proved himself a numerous amount of times” she pointed out, “But maybe perhaps, they know something you don’t” she suggested before he pulled her into his arms. “How come you always know what to say?” he teased making her smile, “Because I love you, Obi Wan and Anakin with all my heart” she smiled sharing a tender kiss together right before another voice disturbed them. “Master Jinn?” came Ahsoka’s soft voice quietly before Shmi and Qui Gon both saw her standing at the entrance to the hanger. “Yes, Ahsoka, what’s wrong?” he asked her seeing her step forward, “I was wondering if I could talk to you about something” she went on. Qui Gon smiled, “Sure, we’ll talk on the way to the chambers” he replied, another kiss to Shmi. “I’ll see back at our quarters later” he promised her then moved off with Ahsoka out of the hanger heading up to the council chambers.

“Now, little Ahsoka, what seems to be troubling you?” Qui Gon calmly asked straight out seeing her sigh, “”Master, ever since the battle of Naboo, I’ve been wondering if I had failed in my first set of objectives. Anakin told me to stay with the Queen and the Senator and yet I still came back to help you all” she replied as Qui Gon smiled, placing a hand on her shoulder, “Ahsoka, you are still young and learning. You used your instincts and felt Anakin needing help and you came to his aid” he started to reply, “Your role in the battle of Naboo showed impressive strength and soon you will be ready to assume the role of apprentice then be taken as a padawan” he explained watching a small smile creep across her face, “Thank you Master Jinn and do you think that Anakin will take me as a padawan when he becomes a Jedi Knight?” she asked turning the last corner to the chambers. "Seeing Anakin playing around with you and acting like a big brother to you, tells me you would make a great team together. I will suggest to him taking you on a padawan, though I’m already sure he is already considering you to be his padawan” he smiled reaching the chambers. “Now go off and rest. You’ve earned it” he informed her watching her skip off towards her quarters whilst he took a deep breath, then entering the chambers where his son and the council members were waiting.

The lush country side of Naboo was nothing like Anakin had seen before and he been on many planets before but none so peaceful as they headed back to Padme’s village. He looked over at her smiling-she was glowing here-dressed in a beautiful light blue dress with her midriff exposed and luscious curls pulled back. “Oh I’m so excited to see my mother again” she gushed, turning to Anakin, “And she is just going to love you” she smirked then her smile dropped, “She never really did have a say in my arranged marriage to Palo not like she could” she sadly added then Anakin wrapped an arm around her waist, “Well, that’s all changing. You never have to worry about going back to Palo” he assured her spinning her in for a romantic kiss shortly before they reached the entrance to her village where they received both cold glares and friendly waves and Padme knew the glares were because of her disobeying her father’s wishes. Anakin kept his grip on Padme as they moved through the village before he heard Padme shriek, “There’s my house!” she exclaimed as he followed her gaze and saw a cream beige building with light green vines up the side right before the front door open and they both saw a middle aged woman around the same age as Anakin’s mother running towards them. Padme felt the tears in her eyes as she broke away from Anakin and ran toward her mother. “Mom!” she cried throwing her arms around her, “Oh Padme, I can’t believe you’re here” she cried then looking into her sweet face. “You shouldn’t have come here. Your father will not be pleased” she told her. “He’s here?” Padme asked with a shiver just as Anakin came up besides her, “Don’t worry Padme, I promised you I would protect you and I mean it” he smiled as Jobal looked up at this young man before her, “And you are?” she asked straight out right before Padme remembered. “Oh, mom, this is Anakin Skywalker. He wanted to meet you before I showed him the lake retreat” she smiled slipping a hand in his’s. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Mrs Naberrie” Anakin politely smiled. “Hello Anakin, would you both like to come inside for something to eat?” she asked. “We would love to” Padme smiled following her mother inside along with Anakin however it wasn’t about to be just a pleasant reunion.

Upon entering Padme’s family house, Anakin found it to be much peaceful and created a wonderful family atmosphere yet Anakin sensed through Padme that there were good and bad memories made here for her even as they followed her into the dining room and came face to face with Padme’s father and to Padme’s great horror, Palo. “You!” Ruwee growled straight at Anakin, “You have no right to be in this house, you Jedi scum!” he roared angrily, looking over at Padme, “And you!” he started, “You ruin this family’s name! You ran off to be in the political field and be with this Jedi scum!” he snapped causing Padme to shake slightly, clinging tightly to Anakin’s hand. “And now your sister has run off from Darred with Ryoo and Pooja” he told her. Padme then snapped back, “Well, it’s about time she did! Darred was no good for her. He violently abused her and I am glad I am not with Palo anymore” she cried angrily. Ruwee only fumed with anger more, “Sola and you are my daughter and you will both do what I say. You’re telling me where she is then you’re marrying Palo!” he barked to her before Anakin spoke up, “How can you call yourself a father to her?” he asked in shock, “You don’t deserve Padme for a daughter!” he angrily told him right before Jobal gasped in shock however Padme remained close to Anakin who was still staring back at Ruwee and Palo. “Padme should be lucky to have him for her father. He cares for her, loves her” Palo shot back as Anakin laughed, “No, he doesn’t. A father is suppose to let their children do what they want and love them no matter what decisions they make” Anakin explained. Ruwee scoffed, “And what does your father do boy?” he rudely asked. Anakin stood tall; “He’s a top Jedi Master of the Order, a member of the Jedi Council and he has trained my brother and myself in the ways of the Jedi” he informed them. Ruwee scoffed, “Well clearly that doesn’t involve following orders” he replied. “Now, one more time, leave my house without my daughter or I’ll have you arrested” he warned him just as Anakin was about to snap back when it was Padme who snapped, “No! I am not going to listen you ever again! Anakin and I are leaving right now and staying at the Lake Retreat!” she angrily cried. Jobal moved over to her daughter to calm her down, “Sweetie, don’t leave. You can stay here” she calmly told her before Padme pulled away, “No! Not with them here. The lake retreat is perfect for us” she told her. Ruwee snapped again, “No Jedi is going anywhere near that lake retreat!” he exclaimed, “Nor will I have a daughter dating one!” he vented on, moving closer, “Padme, you break up with him now or I’ll take drastic actions!” he declared raising his hand to strike his youngest daughter, Anakin quickly pulled her back behind him, force pushing Ruwee across the room into the wall. “Padme has made her decision and you will respect that” Anakin firmly told him right as another voice joined them.

“I’m afraid that, her decision doesn’t count here” came the cold voice causing everyone to turn around and see the tall bold figure of Derek Sienar enter the house flanked by two body guards and dressed in bold navy blue robes. “My, my, what do we have here?” he asked, “Another family argument or has Padme come to her senses and returned home?” he asked moving over to her, “Senator Amidala, nice to meet you again” he politely smiled, raising one of her hands to kiss it before she pulled it away, “We were just leaving” Padme simply told him taking Anakin’s hand before he stopped her, “I’m afraid that’s out of the question. Now that you’re here, we can discuss your marriage to my son” he reminded her. Padme gasped, “I’ll never marry him. Anakin is my true love” she informed him. Derek glared at her, “I will not take that attitude from any woman, not even you Senator” he spat, raising his hand to strike her, Anakin intervened once more, force pushing him back right as his two body guards swarmed forward. “That’s going to cost you boy” they warned him as Anakin looked over at Padme, her eyes telling her she wanted to just leave. “”You’ve made a mistake trying to destroy Padme’s life and this is the last time we’ll be back” he informed them at the same time Padme quickly said goodbye to her mother then leaving with Anakin out of the house. Jobal quietly left, tears in her eyes as Derek looked over at his son, “Don’t worry son, you’ll soon have your bride” he assured him glaring over at Ruwee, “Your friend on Courscant better know what she is doing” he simply warned him.

Cad Bane watched the two figures of Anakin and Padme exit the village heading for the water’s edge. “Your time is almost up Jedi” he muttered to himself seeing them getting into a small boat. He looked back at his two companions, “Let’s make this more interesting” he told them. “What do you want us to do?” Aurra asked him, hands on her hips. “Go and follow them at a safe enough distance that Skywalker doesn’t sense your presence. Keep me inform of where they have gone to, then Robonino will find a way to cut the security alarms to the place they are then the Senator will be an easy grab” he explained to them. “I’ shall be heading off and contact you once I have found them once again” Aurra replied moving past them and into the direction of where Anakin and Padme had gone too just as Bane noticed some other figures heading through the village, interestingly the same figures that entered the house the Senator had left from. Bane smirked, “Well, Senator, looks like you’re causing more trouble than expected” he spoke out.

“Proven yourself throughout your training you have, young Obi Wan” Yoda spoke out, “The battle of Naboo showed how far you have come in your training as your father agrees; the council is ready to confer on you the level of Jedi Knighthood” he went on as Obi Wan stood in the centre of the chambers. Unable to believe what he was hearing, he remained silent, giving a small smile before all the masters including his father stood before him, igniting their lightsabers. “Step forward padawan” Yoda told him before Obi Wan did just that, kneeling before the Jedi Master, head bowed. “Obi Wan Kenobi Jinn, by the right of the council” he began, “By the will of the force, dub the I do Jedi” he continued before he raised his lightsaber, cutting off his padawan braid, “Knight of the Republic” he finished ahead of Obi Wan getting back to his feet, smiling. “Thank you Masters. I will not let you down” he assured them moving from the chambers as Qui Gon smiled at his son before he was gone completely. It was a wise decision made by the council and soon it would be Anakin’s turn.

Once the doors opened, Obi Wan was instantly met by Hannah, who happily threw her arms around him, “You’re smiling a lot. I take it good news?” she asked him seeing him nod. “You are now looking at Jedi Knight Obi Wan Kenobi Jinn” he happily and proudly told her seeing her gasp, her lips against his’s, “A Jedi Knight?” she gushed, “Ben, that’s fantastic!” she cried as he held her close. “I know, now we really must celebrate” he told her sharing another kiss right before an unexpected voice startled them, “Obi Wan!” they cried, “There you are. I’ve been looking all over for you!” they exclaimed, before Obi Wan and Hannah both turned to see a female Jedi Obi Wan’s age walking towards them, blond hair braided at the back. “I was so worried for you” she cried, “I heard about what happened at Cloud City then on Naboo and I feared for your safety” she went on but Obi Wan was buying it. “Siri, what do you want?” he simply sighed, “I thought I told you we’re though and I’m with someone else” he reminded her as Siri gasped, staring over at Hannah in disgust, “Her?” she asked in horror, “You can’t be serious, she’s in the political field Ben!” she pointed out, “And besides, you’ve always hated politics” she went on as Obi Wan shrugged, “Changes happen and I don’t care that Hannah’s in the political field. I’ve seen my brother happy with Padme and she’s the Senator for Naboo” he went on. Siri screamed in frustration. “I HATE your brother, ever since he was born, you have completely forgotten me and always looked out for him and now cause he’s dating a politician, you have to, too!” she screamed. Obi Wan was shocked, “Leave Anakin out of this! I love my brother and protect him because he’s family and you cheated on me! We’re never going to be together again!” he angrily exclaimed as Siri stood there, almost in tears. “But…I never meant to hurt you, I didn’t want to cheat, I love you, please!” she cried but Obi Wan shook his head. “No, I don’t believe any of that. You hurt me and I can never forgive you. It’s over” he told her and with tears in her eyes, Siri was gone, in the direction of the room of a thousand fountains ahead of Obi Wan turning to Hannah, “I’m sorry you had to hear that but now I think we can have our night together” he cheekily smirked, with another kiss together, she blushed, “Lead the way my handsome Jedi Knight” she teased before he smiled, “Even better” he started then lifting her into his arms hearing her giggle, “I’ll carry you” he told her, “You’re on” Hannah smiled running a hand through his hair whilst he carried her through the Temple’s hallways with the sun outside, starting to set on another day over.

The sun casting an orange glow on the water, as the boat slowed down and the Lake Retreat coming into view, Anakin was amazed once again. It was like a palace on water, beautiful flowers and vines along the rails and up the side of the building, tucked away in the hills. Anakin could see why Padme loved coming here, it was so peaceful. Once the boat came to a gentle stop, Padme turned around to the driver, an old friend named Paddy. “Thank you for the ride here Paddy” she smiled as the middle aged man smiled, “It was no problem sweetheart” he replied, “I still can’t over how much you have grown from the little girl I once knew asking me for sweets is now our Senator” he beamed making her blush. “Oh Paddy” she sighed, reaching up to hug him and a quick kiss on his cheek whilst Anakin moved for their bags but Paddy stopped him. “I’ll take care of these bags. You two go on ahead. Show your boyfriend here around, Padme” he smiled with a wink. She giggled, “Will do” she smirked, at the same time Anakin climbed out of the boat, turning back to take her hand helping her out as Paddy handled the bags. Padme lead Anakin through the Lake Retreat, too lost in each other, they never noticed the figure up on the hill looking down at the retreat, watching them together. She raised her comlink to her lips. “I’ve followed them to a retreat further out in the country. I’ll transmit the coordinates to you now” she informed them. “Excellent work. I’ll contact you when I’ve arrived to meet up with you” she heard Bane reply. “Keep observing them” he added hanging up as Aurra returned the comlink to her belt looking back down through her electro binoculars at Anakin and Padme-he had his arms around her waist while she had hers around his neck, they were locked in a romantic sweet kiss before Anakin felt Padme’s sadness, “Your father won’t harm you any more. I can promise you that” he spoke as she nodded, tears welling in her eyes, “I know. I don’t care about him any more. It’s my mother I care about, though I don’t know why. She never could say anything against my father’s words and never be able to see her again” she replied, her head in his chest as he gently rubbed her back, “Padme, we will find a way for you to see your mother, even if we bring her to Courscant” he promised her lifting her chin up so he was looking into her dazzling brown but teary eyes “Oh Anakin, that would be wonderful, thank you!” she cried, with another kiss together before they headed inside the retreat towards their bedroom.

The sun was beginning to dip beyond the city’s skyline just as the bright lights of every building on the planet began to light up the night sky as Obi Wan arrived down in the midst of the Entertainment district with Hannah. He was dressed in normal clothes except he still kept his lightsaber on him just in case while Hannah had straightened her long blond hair down her back, wearing a straight knee length pale blue dress with pale blue shoes. “Now, isn’t this going to be fun or what?” she asked him with a huge smile on her face, as he laughed, “Just the two of us and I don’t have to worry about Anakin causing trouble” he smirked seeing her sigh, “Oh I’m sure it was always him that caused the troubles, more like both of you stirring up the girls” she teased him before she felt his arms wrap around her waist, kissing her lips tenderly, “That was all in the past because now I’ve got my girl” he smirked cheekily adding, “Just as well, I lost Anakin the minute he met Padme” right as she slapped his arm, “Ben, stop it. He fell in love” she pointed out as he smiled, “I knew that, I was only teasing” he assured her, an arm around her waist, he smiled, “Shall we keep heading inside?” he asked her watching her smile, “Lead the way” she simply replied however they were stopped mid path by a tall, attractive red haired girl around their age or slightly older, “So, looks like you’re off babysitting duty tonight?” she asked, “Your brother off fooling around with his Senator girlfriend, is he?” she went on as Obi Wan tried to remember where this girl was from just as Hannah spoke up, “Still bitter about losing the place of Senator, are we Rabe?” she asked seeing her glare coldly, “I was suppose to be the Senator of Naboo not that little prissy farm girl” she spat, “You just didn’t offer any of the qualities to be a suitable Senator” Hannah pointed back, she flicked her long red hair back, “Well, if her father and Palo’s father have it their way, she’ll be back in her village and I’ll be in her place” she informed them looking to Obi Wan, “Oh, and I would make sure Anakin doesn’t hang around her for much longer or he’ll end up dead” she warned him, “Jedi or not, he’ll pay the price” she added. Obi Wan shook his head, “Anakin is stronger than both of them put together. They won’t win” he replied but she laughed, “I wouldn’t be so sure” she smiled, then she was gone, off in the direction of another nightclub whilst Obi Wan turned to Hannah, “Don’t worry about her. She’s just trying to scare us into breaking Anakin and Padme up” he explained, “It’s only just empty threats” he went on, kissing her on her cheek then heading inside the club.

Arriving just outside the retreat but making sure that Anakin could not sense them, Cad Bane along with his two team members Aurra Sing and Robonino observed the few lights on in the retreat coming from two rooms upstairs. “Cutting the power could alert them to our arrival making Skywalker able to take us down easily with his lightsaber” Aurra explained as Cad Bane remained silent, staring down at the retreat where he noticed a new figure approaching silently. It seemed that the hutts had hired their own bounty hunters to track the Senator down, ignoring the Prince’s words. Bane smirked, “This game just got more interesting” he told them, “What is it?” Aurra asked him as he indicated the figure, now silently slipping into the retreat, “Shall I take him out?” she asked him pulling out her sniper rifle. “No, let him try and capture her. When he’s attempting to fight off Skywalker, we grab the Senator” he explained, “Let’s move out” he told both of them, proceeding down the dark grassy hills where they hoped to stop their new opponent from capturing the Senator and claiming the reward.

His hands slid down her waist, as Padme felt Anakin’s lips across her neck and face. She was now dressed in a cream satin night dress with pale pink gown over the dress, hair still in thick curls but now just flowing down her back without any headdress or elaborate styles. “Oh Anakin, this time off together was just what we needed” she softly spoke as he continued to kiss her, “After all we’ve been through” she added before he looked up at her, “Of course, because once we get back to Courscant, it won’t be long till I have another mission to complete” he pointed out, “And once the Senate starts back up, I’ll be attending meetings constantly” she went on before he stopped her, “But let’s worry about that later, let’s just enjoy our time now” he smirked before she laid down on the plush lounge with Anakin looking down at her, smiling, then their lips once more in a series of passionate kisses with the orange glow of the fire softly continuing nearby, nothing could disturb their night together however Anakin suddenly sensed they weren’t alone any more, moving off Padme, who looked at him startled, “What is it Anakin?” she asked, “What’s wrong?” she added, he silently called his lightsaber to his hand, which was not too far away, he moved forward towards the entrance of the room. “Anakin?” Padme asked, in a whisper, getting to her feet, trying to move after him before he held her back, “Padme, stay here. I won’t be going too far” he assured her however Padme didn’t want to be hanging around doing nothing and started after him, though the intruder was sneakily and had already planned his ambush for them. He saw Anakin slowly step out of the room not seeing him smirk, “And where were you off to Jedi?” he muttered under his breath holding up his wrist, he fired a small sleeper dart into Anakin’s neck seeing the young Jedi fall to the floor, now unconscious due to the dart before he heard a frightened voice, “Anakin!” they cried and it was then that Dengar saw his target, the Senator, who was now kneeling by the Jedi’s side, “Anakin, please wake up!” she cried as Dengar stepped out into the hallway, blaster aimed directly at her, “Don’t try anything foolish now Senator or your friend there will be more than unconscious” he warned her seeing her gasp, “Who are you?” she asked, “What do you want with us?’ she went on as he stepped forward, “There’s a bounty on your head and I’m here to collect it” he smirked, however another sudden blast shot knocked Dengar’s blaster from his hand at the same time Padme spun around to see Cad Bane moving down the hallway with Aurra aiming her sniper rifle at Dengar. “Sorry, but I am here to claim the bounty” he informed him, “Senator, lovely to meet you again” he smirked seeing her try to move back into the room, “I wouldn’t try anything too risky Senator, because I could just let our new friend here, dispose of your Jedi friend” he told her. Padme looked over her shoulder, seeing one of her small blasters close by but she didn’t want to risk Anakin’s life any further and so remained silent. Watching Cad Bane move towards her, then cuffing her wrists together, “You two” he snapped to Aurra and Robonino, “Bring the Jedi. The hutts will take care of him” he told them, however Dengar wasn’t about to let him get away, “I’m not letting you leave with my bounty!” he snapped, pulling out another blaster and holding it at Bane, though this didn’t make him back down, he only pulled out his own blaster, firing shots at Dengar, who was forced to dodge the shots coming at him right before he moved away with Padme in his grasp and his two team members dragging Anakin behind. Padme looked back at Anakin’s unconscious form; she wondered how they were going to escape Bane this time, not many knew they were at lake retreat.

Amidst the bright lights and booming music, Obi Wan suddenly sensed a disturbance in the force causing Hannah to look at him, with a concerned look on her face, “What’s wrong?” she asked, “Why did you stop dancing?” she asked him as he remained silent, going deeper into the force before he spoke, “Something’s happened to Anakin and Padme” he finally spoke before she gasped, just as he took her hand, “Come on, we have to get back to Temple and find my father to see if he had sensed this disturbance” he told her, weaving through the crowds back to the entrance and out into brisk Courscant night air where they headed over to their speeder to race back to the Temple, where they could figure out what has happened to Anakin and Padme and rescue them quickly.

Ah, now what will happen now? Sorry to do another cliff hanger on you but it’s just good to be back writing this story as well as Trios but I still loving writing this story too. Can they save Anakin and Padme before they are brought to their real captors? Will they discover Prince Xizor was behind their capture? Is Ahsoka right to hope Anakin will choose her as his padawan when the time comes? What is Ruwee and Derek’s next steps to have Palo and Padme married? It’s going to be a long road but one thing is for certain, the location of where Sola is; will be discovered.

But once again, it’s teaser time…

“You sensed it too didn’t you dad? Something’s happened on Naboo?”

“Yes, son I have. But I don’t quite understand who could have gone after them?”

“Do you think it was our father, he doesn’t know where I am but with Padme on Naboo with just Anakin. They could have gone and done some drastic”

“No, I don’t think it was them. It’s a different attacker altogether”

“Jedi, I believe I have something that belongs to you, something that you believe can save your precious order”

“You managed to kill Jabba the hutt? She couldn’t have? She’s a small weak little thing”

“She’s stronger than you think hutt slime”

“Dispose of this Jedi immediately. I have no need of him but I do have need for the Senator”

“Anakin, please help me!”

“Leave her alone! She didn’t kill Jabba! I did!”

“You promised me the Senator was mine!”

“Once Skywalker is truly dead, then you can have her. Not while he is alive”

“I love you Anakin. I won’t let them kill you”

“Padme, they won’t kill me and I won’t lose you. Dad and the others are coming, I can promise you”

“Rabe! Leave me alone! I don’t have time to deal with your nagging. Padme has been captured and we need to save her”

“Oh, what good is having her for a Senator and she lets herself be captured all the time?”

Hmmm, who says these lines: Anakin, Padme, Obi Wan, Hannah, Qui Gon, Ahsoka, Shmi, Jacen, Ruwee, Palo, Derek, Sola, Xizor, Rabe, Maul, Cad Bane, Dengar {is he back?} Find out in the next chapter!

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Chapter 15

Previously

“Come on, we have to get back to Temple and find my father to see if he had sensed this disturbance” he told her,

Weaving through the crowds back to the entrance and out into brisk Courscant night air where they headed over to their speeder to race back to the Temple, where they could figure out what has happened to Anakin and Padme and rescue them quickly

Now

Orbiting high above the planet Naboo, almost ready to make it’s leap into hyperspace, Cad Bane returned from the small quarters that he had placed Senator Amidala and the Jedi in. He had secured the Jedi so that he wouldn’t be able to try an escape and knocked the Senator out with a sleeper dart. He knew the Prince would be awaiting his return however Bane wasn’t heading back to Courscant. He would be taking his two captives to Nal Hutta to the hutts where he would be rewarded largely up front unlike Prince Xizor who had simply re hired him for another task without the first assignment paid for. The hutts should paid nicely for two people who murdered a fellow hutt. He entered the cockpit where he found Aurra sitting in the co pilot’s chair. “Are we set for our return to Courscant?” she asked straight out as Bane typed in the coordinates for Nal Hutta. “Change of plans. We’re going to Nal Hutta. The hutts will want to see Jabba’s killers in person, kill them and pay us up front more that the Prince was going to” he explained. “How can you be so sure they will pay us more? The Prince seemed very interested in Senator Amidala” Aurra pointed out but Cad Bane just turned to her, red eyes staring straight at her, “The Prince was lusting after her. He is a fool and the Jedi would have managed to escape with her. If we take them both to the hutts, there’s no escape especially for hutt killers” he smirked right as Robonino entered the cock pit. “We all set for hyperspace?” Bane asked him, “Yup yup” he assured him with Bane smirking more, “Good, let’s get this assignment completed” he informed them sliding into the pilot’s chair, taking the controls before the ship launched into hyperspace, stars streaking past.

Meanwhile, having awoken in the small quarters of Bane’s ship, only in a nightdress, Padme shivered from the coldness, looking around the dark quarters, “Anakin?” she asked voice a whisper, “Anakin, where are you?” she asked once more looking around more before she heard a low moan coming from behind her. She turned around, standing to her feet, she gasped when she saw Anakin secured to the wall, gag around his mouth, blond hair dishevelled over his eyes. She rushed over to his side, pulling the gag from his mouth, “Oh Anakin, what happened to you?” she asked noticing the dried patches of blood over his face and arms. “It’s nothing, I’m fine. Are you alright? After I awoke, I found Cad Bane smirking at me telling me that our time is nearly at an end” he told her as Padme went silent before she remembered what happened at the lake retreat. “An unknown bounty hunter knocked you unconscious then told me there was a bounty out for us then Bane showed up and now we’re here. I wanted to fight back but I feared he would kill you if I did” Padme cried, her hands on his face, “I can’t lose you Anakin” she confessed as he looked down at her, blue eyes staring at her, “You won’t. I’ll protect you. We’re going to get out of this, I promise you” he smiled leaning as best as he can towards her as her lips touched his in a beautiful passionate kiss in this dark time.

Arriving back at the Jedi Temple, Obi Wan and Hannah soon found Qui Gon and Shmi along with Jacen who had immediately flown to the Temple after sensing the disturbance. “You arrived here fast” Obi Wan smirked as Jacen just laughed, “Yes, well let’s just say when Anakin talked about modifying my ship’s speed, I’m glad I let him. It allowed me to get here shortly after I sensed the trouble” he explained as Qui Gon turned to him, “So you sensed it too, didn’t you dad” Qui Gon pointed out, “Something’s happened on Naboo” he went on as Jacen nodded “Yes, son I have, but I still don’t quite understand who could have gone after them?” he asked them as Hannah spoke up, “Exactly, Padme hasn’t even been in office a month and she’s already target of bounty hunters. This isn’t right” she pointed out right before another voice joined them, “Do you think it could have been my father?” they asked as they all turned to see Sola joining them, “I mean he doesn’t know where I am but with Padme on Naboo with just Anakin. They could have gone and done something drastic” she informed them as Obi Wan laughed, “With Anakin there? I don’t think so, if anything, he would have stopped them from going after Padme” he corrected her as Qui Gon nodded, “Ben’s right, I don’t think it was them neither. It’s a different attacker altogether” he went on as Jacen remembered something, “Hang on a minute, Hannah, didn’t you say Padme and yourself managed to kill Jabba?” he asked her going on, “It could have been a bounty hunter who was hired to track down Jabba’s murderer” he explained as Shmi quietly started to cry softly as Qui Gon spoke once more, “Even if the hutts did place a bounty out for a Senator, it could land them in trouble with the Republic” looking to Hannah who gave a small smile, “I think you’re onto something Master Jinn. I’ll head over to the Chancellor’s office to bring this matter up with the Chancellor” she informed them, turning to Obi Wan, “I’ll contact you if I have any luck” she told him with a kiss, she was gone leaving Obi Wan, Qui Gon and Jacen to figure out who took Anakin. “Dad, I think we need to go to Naboo and find out the last place they were before they were taken” Obi Wan suggested, “Good idea son” he agreed turning to his wife, “Sorry to leave once again but we won’t be long this time” he assured her as she hugged him tightly then her eldest son, “Just go and find Anakin and Padme quickly” she replied through her tears watching all three race towards the hanger. She knew that her husband, her father in law and her eldest son would succeed-she hated knowing her youngest son was in danger once again with the girl he loved who Padme regarded like the daughter she never had.

Newly appointed Senator for his planet Scipio, Rush Clovis arrived on the capital of Courscant eager to represent his planet but also to see his old friend Padme Amidala who he heard had succeeded as becoming Senator of Naboo. He remembered her from all those years ago he met her on Naboo when she was studying to become a political aide and he was instantly attracted to her natural beauty. He saw the Chancellor awaiting him at the end of the platform. “Senator Clovis, welcome to Courscant and congratulations on your new leadership role. I have no doubt you will prove yourself in the Senate” Palpatine happily smiled as Rush politely bowed before him, “It is lovely to meet you Chancellor. I was wondering if I might be able to get in touch with Senator Amidala” he explained, “We are old friends and I would like to be re acquainted with her” he went on. “Well, I would be happy too however Senator Amidala is off world at the moment. Naboo was recently invaded and she made sure she defeated the Trade Federation” he informed him, starting to walk back towards the Senate building. “I trust she should be back in a few days then you will be able to meet up with her and she will be delighted to hear you are here” he assured him. “You two were very close” he pointed out as Rush smiled, “Of course, she was always a wonderful friend” he replied as his mind wandered back to one of his earlier encounters with Padme.

Flashback

“An early morning once again I see” Rush noted seeing a young fresh faced 14 year old Padme attending to some files. She looked up and smiled, “The Senate never creases to rest Rush and files have to be looked after” she informed him seeing him laugh, “Yes but it shouldn’t be left entirely up to you. The Chancellor has four aides including yourself, they should be helping you” he explained as she shrugged, “Jack and Sarah had a late night working last night so I let them sleep in as for Rabe. She shouldn’t even be here. She just wants to make me fail and see to it that I quit” she informed him placing the folders back down on the desk right before he took her right hand, “Don’t worry about her. She won’t become anything important. I’ll see to it you become Senator when I do and we can work together” he informed her as she blushed, “Rush, you’re too kind. I’m so glad I met you” she confessed feeling his lips touch hers, in a warm sweet kiss, “And I’m happy that you accepted my offer of a date two nights ago” he smiled as she blushed, “Well, you are quite charming and it was very nice of you” she replied happily holding his hand in hers, she looked back up at him, “So, do you want to help me with these files?” she asked as he just smiled, “I would be happy too” he simply answered her

End of flashback

“I hope she returns soon. I am eager to see her despite the stories I’ve heard of her and a certain Jedi” he spoke out as the Chancellor gave a smile, “Ah, yes Skywalker. He had been keeping her close company lately and perhaps she has moved on” he suggested as Rush went quiet. He certainly hoped not. When Padme ended the relationship because she wanted to remain professional with him, it had crushed him inside and to hear of these rumours that she had fallen in love with another man, a Jedi no less was upsetting to here. They entered the Senate building just as Rush saw a young blond haired girl running towards them. “Chancellor!” they cried almost out of breath upon reaching them, “My dear girl, what is the matter?” Palpatine asked her as Hannah paused to regain her breath, “I need to talk with you about Senator Amidala. Something has happened and we need to deal with it urgently” she informed him as Rush’s eyes widen, “Something’s happened to Padme?” he asked straight out seeing the girl turn to him and it was then he recognised this girl. “Rush?” she asked, “What are you doing here?” she went on as Palpatine, “This is the new Senator of Scipio, Rush Clovis. I was just showing him around as he only just arrived. I’m sorry I have to cut it short but I must deal with this matter” he informed him as Rush only smiled, “I’ll move around at my own pace and explore my new surroundings for myself” he simply replied not seeing Hannah’s stare at him before moving off with the Chancellor leaving Rush standing with his own personnel-he would explore but he would also wait around to see what had happened to Padme.

The ship exited from hyperspace to see barren wasteland before them, once a lush dense jungle, Nal Hutta was a barren wasteland, breeding grounds for the Hutts who had made it their adopted homeworld including Jabba’s father Zorba the Hutt. “Here we go” Bane told his two companions, bringing the ship closer to the planet before he saw the Hutt palace amongst the mountains and landing amongst the trees in an open landing a short distance from the palace. “Let’s not keep the Hutts waiting” he told them moving out of the cockpit followed by Aurra and Robonino towards the small quarters where Anakin and Padme were being kept.

Stroking the side of Anakin’s face softly, Padme cried once more, “Why are they doing this to us?” she asked, “What could we have done to them?” she went on as Anakin shook his head, wishing he wasn’t secured to the wall so that he could hold her in his arms. “I don’t know angel perhaps it could be in relation to Jabba’s death but then killing a Republic Senator and a Jedi could cause serious consequences to the hutts” he explained feeling her arms around his waist, head against his chest, “This shouldn’t be happening. We have done nothing wrong except kill someone who was trying to kill us” she cried just as the door to the quarters open and Cad Bane stepped into the room, tipping his hat to Padme and Anakin. “Senator, Jedi, it is time to meet your killers because the hutts will probably not be killing you around for much longer” he snarled seeing Anakin glare over at him, “And don’t try anything with me because I can just as easily kill you both now” he informed him moving closer, he roughly ripped Padme from Anakin cuffing her wrists together at the same time Aurra released Anakin from the resistants attached to the wall then cuffing his wrists together then he felt a small prick in his neck. Bane smirked, “A little something that should stop you calling for help, Jedi” he explained. He remembered Prince Xizor giving him a dose of the ysalamiri serum shortly before he left the palace that Xizor picked up from Cloud City. “Let’s go” he snapped pulling Padme along as Aurra and Robonino shoved Anakin out after them down the landing ramp where he saw the planet they were on-Nal Hutta, adopted home world to the hutts, a planet that use to be rich with colour now a barren wasteland and the hutts palace not too far ahead. He needed to overcome these bounty hunters before they reached the palace and so, with his strength, Anakin flipped right over Aurra and Robonino surprising them before they even had time to react, however Anakin had not suspected Bane’s secret and before he could use the force to retrieve his lightsaber of Bane’s belt, Bane activated a small device in his hands that sent a sudden wave of electricity through Anakin sparked by the cuffs, Anakin cried out before seconds later, he was unconscious once more. Bane laughed, “Young Skywalker, you didn’t think I’d expect you to try and escape, did you?” he smirked, “Which is why I fitted you with force resistant cuffs, I’m not taking any chances” he spat, “Let’s keep moving” he snarled pulling Padme along by her arm while Aurra and Robonino simply dragged Anakin after him towards the palace.

Her meeting with the Chancellor turned out to be unsuccessful, telling her that he needed more proof that Padme had been kidnapped and simply not off on vacation till the Senate resumes, Hannah headed straight for Padme’s office as she ran into Senator Clovis. “So, what has happened to Padme?” he asked straight out as Hannah tried to brush past him, “I can’t say. Too many people shouldn’t know about the matter” she explained as they heard a laugh, “I’ll tell you what’s happened” they gloated before Hannah rolled her eyes as Rabe moved over to them, flicking her red hair behind her ears, “Farm girl didn’t take the warnings seriously and now she must suffer the consequences” she smirked just as Hannah was becoming increasingly frustrated with Rabe. “Rabe, please!” she screamed angrily, “Can you just leave me alone! I don’t have time to deal with your lies right now” she went on, “Padme has been captured and I need to help the Jedi to save her” hands over her mouth as she realised what she just said, “Padme’s been captured?” Rush asked stunned, “Who? When? We must save her!” he exclaimed as Rabe scoffed, “Oh this is just pathetic. What good is having her for a Senator when she lets herself be captured all the time?” she asked them laughing, “And she’s suppose to be in the company of Anakin Skywalker?” she laughs more, “Some Jedi he is” she adds as Hannah glares over at her, “Anakin has protected her from even her father taking her back. There is something happening here and when I find out who is behind all this, they will be dealt with severely” Hannah explained turning to Rush, “Senator Clovis, I know Padme and yourself had a previous relationship together before she ended it. Can you keep professional to help me find a way to save her?” she asked him as Rush remained quiet but he did want to see Padme again, so he nodded, “Yes, she is still my friend and I wish to see her safe” he replied.

Unlike his son’s palace on Tatooine, Zorba the hutt’s palace on Nal Hutta was brightly lit yet had a distinct musty smell the moment you entered the palace. The smell was overbearing Padme had to raise her cuffed hands to her mouth to stop herself from gagging whilst Bane proceeded through the hallways with his two companions following from behind with Anakin, still unconscious. They were soon met by two weequay guards and a pale skinned Twilek. “Achuta Cad Bane, what are you doing here?” the twilek asked him as Bane replied, “I am here to speak with Zorba. His son Jabba has been murdered and I have brought his killers” he informed him. The twilek looked over at Padme then behind at Anakin. “Zorba is unavailable at the moment. Follow me down to the cells” he explained turning on his heel, he led them down towards the cells that were even darker and the smell was even worse. Reaching an empty cell, Bane released the cuffs from Anakin and Padme before they threw Anakin into the cell after Padme. “I expect my payment now” he snapped to the twilek who just nodded, “Bargon u noa-a-uyat Cad Bane” he assured him leading the three bounty hunters from the cells whilst Padme knelt before Anakin, placing both hands on his face. “Please Ani, wake up” she whispered stroking his face softly.

Bringing the ship back into the hanger bay outside Theed Palace, Obi Wan, Qui Gon and Jacen spotted the Queen and Padme’s two handmaidens moving towards their ship, “This doesn’t look good” Obi Wan noted as Qui Gon silently nodded, “Let’s just see what they have to tell us” he told them exiting the ship proceeding across to the Queen. “Your highness, have you seen Senator Amidala or Anakin since we left” Qui Gon asked straight out after all three Jedi bowed respectively to her, “Only for a brief few minutes. Padme then mentioned she was heading back to the country side to visit her mother. We don’t know where she went after that” as Sabe stepped up, “Padme did tell me before she left with Anakin, she was going to show him to her family’s lake retreat further out in the country” she told them, “Can you take us there?” Jacen asked her, “Captain Typho will. He knows the way and the driver of the boat is an old friend of Padme’s” Dorme informed him. Obi Wan looked up at the two older Jedi, “Come on, we should keep moving. We can’t waste time hanging around” he told them with them both agreeing before moving off with Sabe and Dorme, not seeing the lone figure watching from a distance.

He felt soft hands stroking his face as his eyes slowly opened and he saw Padme looked down at him, a scared worried look across her face and she also appeared to be shivering. Pulling himself up, he turned to face her, “Padme, what’s going on?” he asked, “Where’s Bane?” he added as she spoke, “I don’t know. After we were thrown in here, he took out. I don’t if he’s still around but I did hear the name Zorba the hutt” she told him. Anakin’s eyes widen. “Zorba the hutt, Jabba’s father?” he asked out loud placing both hands on her shoulders, “Padme, that is why they came after us!” he exclaimed, “Bane was hired by Zorba to find his son’s killers and Zorba’s not going to keep us around for long because we killed his son” he went on as Padme gasped, “But Anakin, you didn’t kill Jabba. You only blew up his barge. Hannah and myself killed Jabba by choking him. He’ll kill me when Bane tells him what happened” she cried as he pulled her close, “Padme, listen to me. I love you and I won’t allow them to kill you” he assured her, as she looked up at him, with her bright brown eyes filling with tears. “Oh Anakin, I love you too but what if they kill you instead. I don’t want to lose you” she cried as he smiled down at her, “You won’t lose me. Dad and the others are coming, I can promise you. They’re probably on Naboo right now trying to figure out what happened to us” he assured her before she felt his lips brush against hers right at the same time the cell door opened and moving into the cell were four weequay guards, two ripped Padme from Anakin’s arms before the other two cuffed Anakin’s wrist behind his back then attaching a strange device around his neck. “So, you don’t try any weird tricks Jedi” one snarled then shoving him from the cells after the other two guards with Padme in their grip up to the throne room.

With no word from the bounty hunter, Prince Xizor was not amused and this new figure still around in his palace was not making the mood any lighter. He had been unable to contact Bane or his companions and he was beginning to wonder if he had failed. “Your highness, perhaps we should contact the hutts themselves to see if they have heard from the bounty hunter” Guri suggested to the Prince who was looking out over Courscant with his hands clasped behind his back, “He better not have betrayed me or he’s just lost his pay altogether” he snarled as Guri moved closer, “Isn’t it worth contacting the hutts then to find out if he’s taken them there?” she asked before Xizor turned around sharply to face Guri, “Contact Zorba the hutt immediately! Senator Amidala will be mine!” he angrily snapped right as he heard Lord Maul speak, “That is not necessary your highness” he spoke, “I have receive word from my master that the bounty hunter has captured the Senator and Jedi but has taken them to Nal Hutta” he informed them. Xizor’s eyes widen as he tried to maintain his anger but failed. “What! You promised me the Senator was mine if I agreed to your plan! Now what do we do?” he snapped at him, “We must wait and see what the hutts decide to do with them, and once Skywalker is truly dead either at their hands or my own, then you can have her. Not while he is alive” he explained. Xizor composed himself once more, “You better be right about this or I’ll take matters into my own hands” he warned him as Maul smirked, yellow eyes gleaming, “It will your highness and with your help, the Sith will rise again” he informed him.

Just like Jabba’s palace, Zorba’s throne room was crowded with various species, entertainers, slaves, bounty hunters and guards, including Cad Bane who had not left but remained at the back watching as the weequay guards dragged Padme and Anakin into the throne right as Zorba spoke in huttese, quite angrily. The droid next to him translated for him, “Mighty Zorba, these are the two people who murdered your son Jabba and blowing up his barge” he started to say, Zorba roared once more, “Bona nai kachu Jeedai, Senator” then laughed, “You are in trouble now Jedi and Senator however the mighty Zorba is surprised that a mere Senator has managed to kill his son when she’s a small weak little thing” the droid translated to them as Anakin, struggling against in the guard’s grip on him spoke back, “She’s stronger than you think, sleemo” staring back at him. Zorba laughed once more, “Jeedai kung, soong peetch alay. Tah-koh tee womp rat e’nachu” he told him before the droid went on once more and Bane smirked at the same time the droid spoke, “Jedi fool, it is too late for you and you will soon end up as womp rat food” before Zorba went on in huttese that Padme and Anakin saw the guards moving closer towards them, “Zorba demands that this Jedi be disposed of immediately for he has no need of him but he does have need for the Senator” the droid translated once more as guards started to move Padme up to Zorba who struggled against them, “No, Anakin!, please help me!” she cried as Anakin felt his anger rising at seeing these thugs holding his beloved. “No Zorba, leave her alone! She didn’t kill Jabba at all, I did!” he shouted to him and with his cuffed hands, he forced pushed the guards away, running towards Padme however it was at that moment, the collar around his neck activated sending electricity throughout his body causing him to fall to his knees, crying out in pain, “No, Anakin, please stop!” she cried out, tears in her eyes at seeing Anakin in pain once more, “Jeedai kung, you will die” Zorba roared, “Take him away!” he ordered at the same time the guards grabbed Anakin, leading him away from the throne room. Zorba looked over at Padme, as Bane spoke, “Zorba, I have a client who will pay greater for the Senator, provided you take care of the Jedi first” he smirked as Zorba looked back at Bane then at Padme who was struggling once more, “Che copah?” he asked as Bane smiled, “The client will pay anything for the Senator after hearing the Jedi is dead” he replied. Zorba laughed, and the droid translated for him, “The mighty Zorba says we have a deal” he assured him as Padme spoke up, “The Republic won’t stand for this. You’ll regret the deal you made here today” she defiantly told him but he laughed at her reply.

Unknown to either Zorba or Cad Bane, the space pirates known as the “Lumini” had secretly snuck into the hutt’s palace waiting for something valuable to steal and soon found it, with the prisoners Anakin Skywalker and Senator Amidala. “This is too risky. We’ll be killed right away when Zorba finds out what’s happened” one of the pirates spoke out as another spoke out, “Not if we’re quiet about it. The Jedi shouldn’t be hard to move. We’ll just say we’re here to kill him while the rest of you go for the Senator” he explained, “Dak, this is a risky idea and I don’t like it” a third confessed before he then was slammed at the back of his head by Dak who then looked around, “Anyone else wish to say anything?” he asked them as they all remained silent. “Good, then get to work! There’s not much time!” he snapped angrily watching the group split off into two groups-one for the slave quarters, the other for the cells. Dak smirked to himself, heading back towards the entrance-this plan, he hoped, would make him a wealthy pirate indeed.

It was now early morning and the sun was just beginning to rise over the hills over the Lake Retreat, Obi Wan, Qui Gon and Jacen now stood with Captain Typho and a maiden from the retreat on the balcony over looking the lake. “It seems they were inside the retreat when they were attacked” Qui Gon told them, turning to the maiden, “Do you know what they did after dinner last night?” he asked her seeing her nod, “Yes, Jedi Skywalker took Mistress Amidala into the living room asking not to be disturbed for the rest of the night” she replied as Obi Wan gave a laugh, “Ha! That’s Anakin for you. He wanted more ‘alone time’ with Padme” he smirked cheekily as Jacen just shook his head, “This isn’t the time for jokes Ben. We need to figure out who attacked them and where they are now” he explained when Qui Gon turned to R2 who had joined them back to the retreat, “R2, do you have any recordings from last night?” he asked the droid who beeped in reply just as Obi Wan sensed a disturbance, rushing through the lake retreat, lightsaber in hand, without a word to Qui Gon or Jacen. “Obi Wan! What’s going on?” he called out with no reply as Jacen just sighed, “Sometimes I can’t decide who’s worse-Anakin or him” he pointed out as Qui Gon started to run after him, “Sometimes I feel they both influence each other” he replied continuing through the lake retreat as Jacen followed after his son and grandson.

The four pirates entered the slave quarters of Zorba the hutt, to find various young females dressed in the revealing slave girl outfits. They moved through them eyeing them all till they found the Senator. Dressed like the other girls, she was in a short pale blue mini skirt with silver lining on the edges, with matching pale blue bikini top. Silver heels, hair plaited in one long plait and neck manacle around her neck that was chained the wall. She looked up at them silently, “Well, well, aren’t you a pretty thing?” one asked as another released the chain from the wall and another two grabbed her by her arms, she struggled, “Let me go!” she snapped as the first smirked, “Oh, you’re a feisty one but your friend and yourself will earn us a great reward” he told her moving out of the quarters with the others following with Padme, still struggling in their grasp right before she felt a small prick in her neck, knocked out leaving one of the men to throw her petite body over his shoulder. Quietly moving back out near the entrance to the palace, they then saw the rest coming back from the cells with Anakin, also knocked out, behind them. Dak smirked proudly, “Excellent work, now let’s keep moving before we’re discovered” he informed them continuing out into the cloudy night sky towards their ship. He knew just who would be pleased to see who he had captured, someone who sought revenge and now had the chance.

Flashback

Ever since he was exiled from the Jedi Order, Xanatos was furious to learn that his former master Qui Gon Jinn had started training his eldest son Obi Wan and his youngest son Anakin was getting ready to join the younglings for training. He always suspected Qui Gon was only taking him on as a padawan just till his sons were ready to be trained and since discovering Anakin was now the Chosen One, he knew what he had to do to destroy the Jedi Order for what they did to him.

“So, you call yourself the best space pirate in the galaxy?” he asked Dak as they were alone one night in a cantina on Courscant, “How good are you at capturing Jedi?” he went on as Dak became nervous, “I haven’t come across a lot of Jedi but I believe simply drugging them would be an easy approach” he replied as Xanatos smirked, “Well, be careful. The Jedi you’re going up against is a powerful Jedi even for a learner” he warned him knowing the rumours were probably true about his old master’s youngest son being the ‘Chosen One’. Dax scoffed, “A Powerful Jedi learner?” he asked with a laugh, “That’s rich, I’ll believe it when I see it” he replied but Xanatos wasn’t laughing. “You are a fool to think you can match wits with a Jedi. I knew this Jedi’s father. He was my old master before I was forced out of the order and he has probably trained him well” he scoffed as Dax sat up straighter, “Well don’t worry. I’ll handle him and bring him to you. Where was he last?” he asked him as Xanatos produced a small holo projector activating it. “Skywalker was last seen on the planet Naboo with his no good brother and Senator Amidala” he spat, “You can start there” he informed him watching him get up and leave, “And one more thing” Xanatos spoke out as Dax stopped in his tracks, “Do not under estimate any of his friends. If any of them get in the way, knock them out and bring them with you. I’ll handle them as well as Skywalker” he explained. “Of course, I will not fail” Dax assured him and moved out of the club as Xanatos leaned back-he would have revenge on his old master by taking out his family.

Having rush after Obi Wan through the lake retreat, Qui Gon and Jacen both ran into the living room with the fireplace and saw Obi Wan holding an unknown figure to the wall. “Where are they!?!” he snapped, “Where are my brother and the Senator!” he snapped once more as the bounty hunter scoffed, “I don’t know where they are and even if I did I wouldn’t tell you, so kill me” he taunted the young Jedi as Qui Gon and Jacen moved closer, as Obi Wan turned to face the older Jedi. “I sensed this bounty hunter spying on it and I feel that he knows what happened to Anakin and Padme and refuses to tell us” he told them. Jacen spoke next, “Why would bounty hunters be after Padme and Anakin?” he asked hearing the bounty hunter laugh, “Because there’s bounty on their heads for murdering Jabba the hutt” he finally admitted as Obi Wan looked confused. “Anakin didn’t kill Jabba. He wanted to but Hannah told me it was Padme and herself” he explained. His grip still on the bounty hunter he turned to his father and grandfather. “After the chaos started, Padme and Hannah decided to get away and with their chains, they managed to choke him to death” he explained before he remembered, “But Anakin blew up the barge” he then added. Qui Gon looked to the bounty hunter, “Where did you take them?” he asked, as he laughed, “I didn’t get to capture them. Cad Bane showed up and captured them himself. Probably took them to Zorba the Hutt” he scoffed right before Jacen took him from Obi Wan, cuffing his wrists together. “Well, thank you for your help but unfortunately for you, you’ll coming back with us” he told him exiting the room leaving Qui Gon and Obi Wan behind in the room.

Unaware of where he was exactly, Anakin felt a soft hand touching his face, he lifted one hand up to touch her face, “Padme” he spoke as she smiled seeing his bright blue eyes look up at her, “Where are we?” he asked her before he then noticed the figure standing behind her, blaster pointed at her back. Pulling himself up more, he saw her quietly crying. He pulled her closer to him, “Who are you? What do you want with us!?!” he snapped angrily as another voice laughed, “Well, personally I have nothing against you but my employer does and your girl here, is here for leverage to make sure you don’t try anything stupid, Jedi” he spat, “Well your employer’s a dead man when I see him” Anakin angrily warned him but Dax just laughed, “We’ll see about that” he smiled, clicking his fingers, two men pulled Anakin to his feet as he struggled but they continued to drag him towards the door, “Anakin!” Padme cried as he struggled more, “Don’t worry Padme, I’ll come back to you” he promised before he was out of her sight leaving Dax to smirk down at her, lifting her chin up with his hand, “Such a pretty girl, my men would just love you” he told her before she pulled away and he left leaving Padme to wrap herself in Anakin’s cloak that was lying nearby, quietly start to cry once more.

“I shouldn’t have let Anakin stay here on his own with Padme, dad” Obi Wan confessed as Qui Gon placed a hand on his son’s shoulder, “Son, even if you had the bounty hunter would have probably knocked you or you would end up with Padme and Anakin right now. We’ll find them Obi Wan. I can still sense Anakin however it’s seems as if he’s being moved around, I can’t get a proper trace” he informed him as Obi Wan just sighed, “But I could have stopped them from taking him. He’s my brother and I feel like I failed him” he admitted falling down onto the couch. “You didn’t fail him son. We’ll find him. We’ll start with Zorba the hutt” he explained at the same moment Jacen returned, “That won’t be necessary” he told them, “Captain Typho just handed me this hologram from someone claiming to have Anakin and Padme. He felt that we should see it before he did” he told them. “Play the message dad” Qui Gon told him watching him activate the message and all three Jedi saw a man mid to late 20’s dressed in smuggler’s attire appear before them. “Greetings Jedi, I am Dax Turner, notorious space pirate in the outer rim” he spoke in a clear voice, “I don’t usually deal in kidnappings but this is something that will make me rich and affects all the Jedi” he smirked “I believe I have something that belongs to you and something that you believe can ‘save’ your precious order” he informed them. Obi Wan, Qui Gon and Jacen watched the hologram move slightly before they saw Anakin chained to a wall, shirtless and two other figures on either side, shocking him with electric staffs causing him to scream out in pain as Dax laughed, “He’s been difficult to handle but those shocks will put him into his place” he informed them as the hologram moved back to Dax, “Now, if you want the Jedi back and his companion, you will await the next message from my employer” he informed them before the message was gone. Obi Wan quickly spoke out, “They have Anakin and Padme! We have to go after them!” he exclaimed, “We don’t know where they’re headed or who their employer is, we need to wait for the next message” Qui Gon explained. “But he said he conducts business in the outer rim, we should start out there!” Obi Wan exclaimed as Jacen shook his head, “There are many planets in the outer rim Ben. We need to wait for the next message” he informed him as Obi Wan stared at both of them then stormed from the living room in frustration, “You can see why they’re both brothers can’t you?” Jacen asked with a laugh as Qui Gon nodded “Yes but what he said, is half right. We need to start moving before we’re too late” he pointed out.

Obi Wan moved around the lake retreat over to the balcony overlooking the crisp cool blue water. He hated waiting around while his brother was in danger. At times, he could sense his brother’s pain through the force. He had to keep moving, he had to go out to find Anakin and Padme. He was a Jedi Knight now and he felt ready to go out on his own. He was lost in his thoughts when he heard R2 rolling beside him, whistling a low whistle, “I know R2 but we don’t know where they were headed with them” he explained as R2 whistled another reply that gave Obi Wan an idea. “But we can’t wait around for the next message, it might be too late” he went on, turning on his heel, he started moved over to the small boat with R2 and 3Po following , “Master Obi Wan, where might I ask we are going?” he asked him as Obi Wan kept on moving, “We’re going to start heading out to find Anakin. Dad will surely pass the message through” he told the droid and without another word, Obi Wan, R2 and 3Po sped away from the retreat back into the city, knowing his father and grandfather had probably sensed his sudden movements by now.

And there we have it! Another chapter completed! Will the pirates reach Xanatos or will Anakin and Padme manage to escape their clutches and make their own way back to their families? Will Obi Wan find them and help them escape? Why is Xanatos so keen on destroying Qui Gon and his family? How will Padme react when she meets Rush again after all these years? Plus Anakin has a surprise for Padme she won’t expect, what is it? To be revealed in the next chapter!

But I didn’t forget the all important teasers:

“We have to get out of here. These aren’t ordinary pirates; they are much more powerful pirates”

“But Anakin, how can we escape? We’re trapped in these small cells until they come back”

“They have to be weak minded. They may be strong but weak minded. When they come back, I’ll just trick them into releasing us”

“I trust you Anakin. I know you’ll get us out of here”

“Obi Wan, where are you? You suddenly left the lake retreat. Don’t try anything Anakin would do”

“Dad, I can’t sit around for another message. I’ll start heading in the direction of where I can sense Anakin the most”

“It’s risky Obi Wan but you must be on alert and contact us if you find them”

“Senator Clovis, Padme is my friend and I know she is happy now. Please don’t try anything that will pull your friendship you had with her further away”

“I can’t help it if I have feelings for Padme. She is a beautiful young girl and I feel she can like me in time”

“Anakin is my friend as well and I know that he will not take to you trying to steal her away”

“Stop them you fools! Don’t let them escape!”

“I want Skywalker brought to me alive, kill his companion now!”

“You’re safe and that’s all that matters. We’re heading back home”

“No, actually we’re heading to Corellia to where grandmother is waiting for us”

“Padme, there is something I need to tell you and I know this is what I really want”

“Oh Anakin, it’s beautiful, where did you find it?”

Ah ha! Who says these lines: Anakin, Padme, Obi Wan, Hannah, Rush, Qui Gon, Jacen, Dax, or Xanatos-everyone else is still there and what happens to Bane? He’ll be back you can be sure on that

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Chapter 16

Previously,

“We’re going to start heading out to find Anakin. Dad will surely pass the message through” he told the droid and without another word, Obi Wan, R2 and 3PO sped away from the retreat back into the city, knowing his father and grandfather had probably sensed his sudden moments by now

Now

Exiting back outside the lake retreat, Qui Gon and Jacen looked around to find Obi Wan not waiting for them just as Qui Gon sensed that he was back in the city of Theed. “He couldn’t even wait for us now couldn’t he?” Jacen asked his son who just sighed, “When one of them is in danger, the other is always quick to head off to rescue them, it never fails” Qui Gon replied as Jacen laughed, “Like the incident with the gundarks huh?” he pointed out as Qui Gon only rolled his eyes. “Don’t bring that up around them or you’ll hear the argument of whose fault it was in the first place” he warned him making Jacen only laugh once more. “They take after their father” he pointed out as Qui Gon simply rolled his eyes once more before pulling out his comlink, to contact his son. “There’s no time to talk about the past. We need to save Anakin and Padme and stop Obi Wan from getting himself captured” he informed him adding, “We don’t know who exactly is behind this and so we must not take drastic actions” he explained.

Still chained to the wall, sweat dripping off his forehead and blood running down his face, Anakin felt the jabs of the electric staffs once more into his sides that were now burning in pain before they stopped suddenly. “That’s enough for now. We don’t want to kill him before our employer meets him” Dax’s voice entered the room as Anakin slowly lifted his head up towards him, “Who’s your employer! What’s going on?” Anakin exclaimed angrily as Dax laughed, “You Jedi are all alike. Always quick to snap and demand answers, what ever happened to patience?” he asked him, “I thought you Jedi were suppose to know patience” he went on before smirking, “Oh maybe I should just threaten your lovely female companion. She’s a tough girl but truly beautiful. My men would just love to have their way with her” he taunted him as Anakin snapped back, “Don’t touch her! You leave her alone!” he exclaimed before feeling more electrical jabs into his body before Dax snatched the staff off the guard. “I said that’s enough! We’re almost reached our destination” he informed him, “Take him back to the cell where his friend is” he ordered watching the guards unchained Anakin from the wall, dragging him along from the room leaving Dax to simply watch them before his small holo projector began to chime. Dax activated it to see the hooded figure of his employer before him, “Yes, what is it?” he asked as Xanatos smirked, “Have you captured the Jedi yet?” he asked as Dax nodded, “Yes, as well as his female companion and contacted the Jedi” he replied as he smirked even more “Excellent, this will teach my old master a lesson. The Jedi and him stole my father from me so I will steal one of his sons from him” he pointed out as Dax just sighed, “I only want my payment for this. I don’t care about your plan” he informed him seeing Xanatos snarl, “You’ll get your payment when you get here, so don’t fail me” he snapped before the hologram faded away before him.

Startled as the cell door opened once more, Padme then saw the two guards bring in a bare chest Anakin, covered in blood, cuts and sweat. One of them looked over at Padme, handing her some clothes and bacta. “Clean him up!” he snarled before they both exited and closed the door shut. Padme knelt before Anakin, propping his head up on her lap where she then felt one of his hands touch her face. “Why is this happening to us?” she asked before taking the cloth and wiping the sweat and blood off his face. “I’ll see to it that these pirates are punished for what they have doing and what they’ve done to you” Padme sternly informed him as Anakin let out a small laugh. “I always felt that people from Naboo were mainly peaceful in their actions” he pointed out as Padme laughed, “Normally yes but when the man I love suffers, that’s different” she informed him. He gave her a small smile, “We will get out of here Padme because I don’t know what will happen if we don’t try to escape now” he started to reply, “When I was being tortured, I realised these aren’t ordinary pirates; they are much more powerful pirates” he went on seeing her look at him confused. “But Anakin, how can we escape?” she asked him, “We’re trapped in this small cell until they come back and who knows when that could be” she points out seeing Anakin pull himself up, placing both hands on her face, “Space pirates are usually weak minded and even though these ones are stronger than most they’re still weak minded, so when they come back, I’ll mind trick them into releasing us” he explains “You trust me right?” he asks her seeing her smile, “Yes, I trust you Anakin, I know you’ll get us out of here” she replies before the two share a tender passionate kiss together.

Watching the moderate sized ship descend down onto the landing platform, Allana watched one of her own friends, Gav Spaar proceed down the landing ramp a short time later with a young blond haired female whom Allana recognised as Satine Kryze who was now around the same age as her grandson Obi Wan. “Allana, my dear, it is a pleasure to see you again” Gav happily smiled moving over towards her taking her hand to kiss it as she smiled, “It is always a pleasure to have you visit us Gav” she replied looking over at Satine. “Satine Kryze, my how you’ve grown up and training to become Duchness” she pointed out as Satine stepped forward. “Lady Jinn, it is always so wonderful to see you and we thank you for having us” she spoke in a clear voice impressing Allana. “Your training is working very well Satine” she observed starting to move back into the compound. “I only hate to point out that my husband nor my son and his family are here right now but they may stop by” she informed them as Gav smiled, “It will be nice to see your husband again Allana and it will give young Satine here a chance to build stronger relationships with Jedi” he explained, little did he know about the relationship Satine had started with Obi Wan Kenobi many years ago

Flashback

Since Jacen and Allana’s marriage and birth of their son Qui Gon, they had quickly become somewhat of a royal family for the planet of Corellia. When news spread that Jacen and Allana were now grandparents to Obi Wan and Anakin Jinn, hopes were raised they’d live on the planet and marry Princesses however those hopes were faded but still the people always were excited to see any member of the planet. So when Allana and Jacen held a royal gathering for their friends, that meant their son would bring his family which included a twelve year old Obi Wan and ten year old Anakin and would introduce Obi Wan to Satine for the very first time.

“Prime Minister Spaar, I would like to introduce you to my son Qui Gon and his beautiful wife Shmi and their two sons Obi Wan and Anakin” Allana proudly told him as Gav smiled, “At last, I meet the son turned Jedi Master of my dear friend here” he replied shaking hands with Qui Gon before raising Shmi’s hand to kiss it, “And your wife is simply a lovely woman” he noted, “Thank you Prime Minister” he told him as Gav brought a young Satine forward. “And this is my adopted daughter Satine Kryze whom I’ve taken to training to become Duchess” he informed them. Satine locked eyes with Obi Wan, “It’s lovely to meet you” she spoke as Jacen spoke up, “Obi Wan, why don’t you show Satine around the gardens and take Anakin with you while we talk” he suggested as Obi Wan nodded, “Yes grandfather” he replied holding his arm out for Satine to take leading her off as Anakin walked beside him. “Your grandparents and parents seem like wonderful people Obi Wan” she told him. “Thank you. They care for my brother and me a great deal” he explained as Satine smiled over at him admiring the beautifully decorated hallways that lead out to the gardens. “Your grandparent’s home is just stunning” she gushed, “How come you don’t live here all the time?” she asked as Obi Wan smiled, “Well, since Anakin and I are training to become Jedi, we live at the Jedi Temple with our parents and visit on free time, though advisors have insisted that Anakin and myself don’t become Jedi and remain here with them” he explained as Anakin laughed, “But that’s not going to happen because I’m going to be the most powerful Jedi” he told her as Satine smiled, “Well perhaps I can come visit you at the Jedi Temple sometime” she suggested before Obi Wan led her over to a nearby bench in the garden. “I would love for you to come to Courscant sometime” he told her as Anakin wandered off but remained close as Obi Wan sat with Satine talking and laughing as Satine started to feel something more for her new friend.

End of flashback

Re entering the city of Theed once more, Obi Wan wasn’t surprised when his comlink chimed; surprised that it didn’t ring sooner. He heard his father’s voice upon answering the call. “Obi Wan, where are you?” he asked in a stern voice. “One minute you’re quietly hanging around the lake retreat and suddenly you’re gone” he went on, “I hope you’re not going to try anything Anakin would do” he points out as Obi Wan just rolled his eyes. “Dad, I can’t sit around waiting with you and granddad for another message” he admitted, “I’ll start heading in the direction of where I can sense Anakin the most, like before” he pointed out as Qui Gon was still unsure about this idea. “This is a risky idea Obi Wan however you are a recently knighted Jedi Knight and I trust you will be on alert and contact us when if you find them” Qui Gon explained as Obi Wan nodded “I will father. I won’t let you down. May the force be with you” he replied, “May the force be with you son” he heard him reply before hanging up and Obi Wan entered into the Theed hanger where he hoped to find his own ship that would help him save his brother and Senator Amidala. It was then he realised something he never thought of before-how politicians always seem like a waste of time to him wondering how did Hannah enjoy being around them constantly.

While Obi Wan wondered his last thought, Hannah was finding Senate Clovis to annoy her and refuse to leave her alone in finding out how she can help her friend Padme. He kept asking about Anakin Skywalker and Hannah got the feeling he would do something that would end badly for him. She placed her hands down on the glass desk. “Senator Clovis, please!” she exclaimed, “I can’t talk about Padme’s personal life while she is out there in danger” she went on sighing, “If the holo net or the committee found out that Padme is getting herself into dangerous situation, they could remove her as a Senator” she explained as Rush only scoffed, “Or force her to end her relationship with the Jedi” he pointed out as Hannah sighed wanting to scream except ran a hand through her lush blond curls, “Senator, please! Padme is my friend and I know right now she is happy” she cried, “Please don’t try anything that will pull your friendship you have with her further away” she warned him adding, “And also Senator. Anakin is my friend as well and I know he will not take to you trying to steal her away” she pointed out as Rush shrugged, “I can’t help it if I have feelings for Padme” he shrugged, “I knew her first and she is a beautiful young girl and I feel she can like me in time even after all this time we’ve been apart” he informed her as Hannah shook her head. “I feel she’s happy now and you’ll simply be a friend to her” she only replied seeing him about to retort when her comlink chimed. “Hello?” Hannah asked upon answering hearing Obi Wan’s voice, “Hannah, it’s me. I’m still in Theed but I’ve found a pilot who is going to help me save Anakin and Padme” he explained as Hannah felt her heart lift slightly, “You know where they are?” she asked with hope. “No but I will use the force to guide me to where Anakin could be. Right now I can’t sense him but I will and I will have a possible location” he explained. She sighed, “Alright, do you need any help?” she asked, “It’s too risky to have anyone else and could be dangerous. I’ll contact you when I have their location and rescued them” he promised, “Be careful” she told him, “I will, I’ll just use a few tricks I’ve seen Anakin do” he replied before she heard him hang up. Rush looked over at Hannah, a small smirk crossed his face, “Seems like Padme isn’t just the only girl to fall for a Jedi” he notes as Hannah stared straight up at him with her green eyes. “Senator, don’t start” she warned him through her teeth before brushing past him heading out of the office in frustration.

Dax stood firm and tall in the hanger bay of his grand ship that he acquired through a successful mission he had undertaken years ago as the smaller ship docked a few meters away and he saw the hooded figure of his employer descend the landing ramp. He smirked underneath his hood, “I see you are not a useless space pirate after all” he observed before they started walking towards the exit. “No, I have both prisoners in a cell right now. My men have been having their “fun” with the Jedi” Dax pointed out. The figure snarled, “I hope you haven’t let them get too carried away. I want the pleasure of torturing him myself before I kill him” he informed him. Then Dax had to know, “And his companion? I only brought her along as leverage. He seems to care for her deeply” he noted as Xanatos smirked, “Bring them both to the bridge of this ship and I may see for myself if I need her anymore” he instructed continuing out of the hanger bay leaving Dax to proceed down to the cell with four of his own men.

Anakin rested quietly next to Padme, who had her head against his chest. His wounds were starting to heal now that he had bacta attended to them but something else attracted his attention. He could now sense with the force. He gently woke Padme from her sleep. “Padme, the serum has worn off. I can feel the force again” he told her smiling down at her as she slowly pulled herself into a sitting position. “What? What do you mean?” she asked in her soft voice before he placed both hands on her shoulders looking into her sweet brown eyes. “The serum was cutting me off from contacting my father or Obi Wan through the force and now I can them know of our location” he explained before smirking, “It also means I’m going we can attempt an escape” he assured her. “But what if they inject you with more serum when they come back?’ she asked. He shook his head, “They may be more powerful pirates but I don’t think they’re that smart” he pointed out feeling her arms slip around him. “I have faith in you Anakin” she smiled sharing a gentle romantic kiss together right as the door to their cell opened slamming into the wall. “Awe, I’d hate to interrupt such a tender moment but my employer has arrived and wishes to see you both” Dax informed them looking to two of his men, “Cuff him” he ordered as another pointed out, “Should we inject more of the serum into him?” they asked as Anakin looked over at Padme quietly. Dax shook his head, “Nah, the last dosage should have been enough” he replied at the same time the two guards cuffed Anakin’s wrists before him before Dax hoisted Padme to her feet, keeping a firm grip on her arm. She struggled in his grip. He smirked, “Feisty little thing aren’t you?” he asked, “Too bad you’re a Senator because you could have had a better life with me” he told her however Padme said nothing before she was led out from the cell by Dax followed the guards pushing Anakin along the way, unaware of just who this mystery employer really was.

Having acquired a pilot and now idly floating in Naboo’s outer atmosphere, Obi Wan’s eyes suddenly snapped opened startling the young pilot beside him. “Something wrong sir?” they asked him as Obi Wan smirked, “We have our location. Set course for the Hoth system. That’s where they’re taking my brother and Senator Amidala” he instructed as the pilot quickly entered the coordinates. In his short time of knowing this pilot, he discovered that she was in fact one of the pilot who fought in the Battle of Naboo and was a follower of Senator Amidala but within the last few hours, Obi Wan was becoming less interested in politics and just wanted to save his younger brother. Normally he didn’t mind having to save his brother from danger as he would do the same for him but since his new relationship with the Senator, the holo net was creating more rumours and stories on them both. However, seeing Anakin and Padme together only reminded him of an old friend he missed dearly. “Coordinates are locked, we’re ready for the jump to hyperspace” the pilot spoke out. “Let’s get going” Obi Wan simply replied sitting back in his seat as the stars streaked by and the ship jumped in hyperspace.

Xanatos stood with his hands clasped behind his back, hood still over his face. Time had not aged him too much but to those who did not recognise him straight away, it was for the best. He expected Skywalker not to know him but he would cause his old master the same pain that his father went through when the Jedi forced him out of contact with him. He rebelled and was exiled out of the Order. He had vowed revenge on his old master and would start with the death of his youngest son who he recently discovered to be the “Chosen One” of the Jedi Order.

Flashback

“Are you sure this information is accurate?” Xanatos asked the older man sitting before him, data pad in hand. He nodded, “I’m 100% positive that Anakin Skywalker Jinn is the Chosen One of the Jedi Order” he explained once more. “I also have a number of sources within the Jedi Temple who have been discussing it secretly and his midi-chlorian count is even higher than Master Yoda’s” he went on as Xanato’s snarled, “So, you have been busy my old Master. Forgotten all about me” he muttered looking out into the distance, “Not if I have anything to do about it” he added

End of flashback

Xanatos heard the approaching footsteps entering the bridge area turning to acknowledge. He glared through his hood at Skywalker because in his eyes, he saw his old Master and knew the boy was still training his master which angered him more. He then moved his eyes over to the beautiful young girl in Dax’s grip. He smirked, “Well, well, I never thought the Jedi would keep such beautiful company” he observed eyeing Padme up and down with a swift touch to her cheek. “Don’t touch her!” Anakin snapped looking over at him as Xanatos scoffed, “I don’t have to listen to you Jedi! Your father was a fool to think he can forget about me” he sneered, “But just wait till he discovers his youngest son murdered followed by his second son” he informed him. Anakin stared over at this man shaking his head, “If you think you can kill me easily, you’re mistaken who ever you are” he told him unable to recognise this man. Xanatos laughed, “Oh so my old master hasn’t told you about me, not surprised” he scoffed. Anakin looked back at him, “I don’t have time for this” he replied and using the force, he grabbed his lightsaber off Dax’s belt snapping the cuffs around his wrists before pulling Padme into his grasp. He successfully fought off the four guards around them as more rushed towards them. Xanatos saw them trying to move back towards the exit. He looked over at a stunned Dax, “What are you waiting around for, you fool!” he snapped angrily, “Don’t let them escape!” he cried as Anakin cut down two more guards. Padme had acquired a blaster and was now picking off guards as they approached. Xanatos looked to Dax adding, “I only want Skywalker alive, kill his companion now!” he ordered.

Dax decided to take matters into his own hands, and raised his blaster towards Padme; however Anakin sensed his moment as Padme continued to pick off more guards. “Padme!” he cried leaping right in front of her at the same time Dax fired his blaster straight for her. Anakin successfully blocked the blaster bolts sending Dax scrambling for cover. Anakin then grabbed Padme’s hand, “Come on angel, let’s get going!” he told her racing straight from the bridge down the hallway. Xanatos was determined to not let them escape. “Lock down the hanger bay and send all available guards after them!” he cried turning to Dax. “I should have known never to trust pirates with handling Jedi” he scoffed stalking off down the hallway. He would stop Anakin and Padme before they could escape this ship and his plan would be back on track.

Hearing the alarms sounding through the ship, Anakin and Padme soon reached the hanger bay as Anakin sensed Obi Wan not too far away. He evaded another set of blaster bolts before they turned another corner, the hanger bay in clear sight. “We’re almost clear” he told her however just meters within reach of the hanger’s entrance, Anakin and Padme were forced to a sudden halt as Xanatos appeared before them, lightsaber in hand. “You’re not getting away that easily Skywalker” he informed him, “You’re part of my plan to destroy your father” he went on. Anakin tightened his grip on his own weapon. “You won’t defeat me so easily. My father has taught me well” he informed him. “We shall see” Xanatos smirked as Anakin then looked across at Padme. “Padme, I’ll distract him for a short time. You run into the hanger and grab us a ship. Don’t look back. I’ll catch up” he told her through their new bond. “But Anakin, what if?” she asked. “He won’t re capture me so easily, I promise” he assured her right before she saw him charge towards Xanatos. Their lightsabers clashing together as Padme quickly took off straight past them into the hanger bay. She could hear Anakin continuing his fight as she scanned for a suitable ship. She soon found one not too far-what she didn’t know was that it was Xanatos’s ship. “Get inside Padme now!” she heard Anakin call out to her racing over towards her. She raced straight up the ramp as Xanatos knew he could not allow them to escape, “No!” he cried evading another blow from Anakin, “You’re mine boy, you won’t escape!” he exclaimed as Anakin only smirked, “Wanna bet?” he asked kicking him right in the chest catching him off guard allowing him to force push him across the hanger. Anakin then raced up the landing ramp where minutes later, he had the ship’s engines roaring to life, “Hang on, this could get a little rough” he told Padme seeing her slip into the co pilot’s seat next to him and just as the hanger bay doors were closing, Anakin manoeuvred the ship straight through the closing gap back out into space and out of the pirates clutches.

Breathing in a sigh of relief, Padme happily threw her arms around Anakin, “Looks like I was right to trust you” she smirked as he laughed, holding her close, “Because I love you and not going to let anyone harm you” he promised her right before the console before them started to beep before them, indicating another ship was emerging out of hyperspace. Anakin moved back over towards the console, “There’s an unidentified ship coming out of hyperspace” he noted as Padme nervously bit her top lip, “More space pirates?” she asked him as Anakin remained quiet using the force to help him. He then smiled, “No, it’s Obi Wan. Looks like some of my influence has rubbed off onto him” he teased as Padme just laughed, “Ani, that’s not a good thing for your father to think about” she pointed out just as they saw a moderate silver Nabooian class ship before them. Anakin activated the comm, board, “Perfect timing once again Ben” Anakin smirked as he heard his brother respond back, “And I can see that you’re still in one piece from those space pirates” he teased as Anakin laughed, “It will take more than space pirates and a Sith to stop me” he proudly admitted. Obi Wan was confused, “Sith? Anakin, are you certain there was a Sith there?” he asked as Anakin nodded, “Yes and apparently it was something to do with dad however he didn’t say who he was” he explained. Obi Wan remained quiet for a moment before replying back, “We’ll talk about it with dad and granddad when we meet up with them” he informed him, “For now, dock with our ship and we’ll proceed over to Corellia” he explained. Anakin took control of the ship, “All right we’ll be on board in a few minutes” he replied flying the ship towards Obi Wan’s.

Once inside, Anakin and Padme soon met up with Obi Wan who smirked at his brother, “You really seem to know how to attract unwanted attention, don’t you?’ he asked him as Anakin looked stunned, “Hey, we didn’t ask for this trouble and besides this Sith seemed to be interested in us more than Padme” he pointed out, “Something dad needs to hear about” he added as Obi Wan clapped a hand on his back, “I think for now dad just cares you’re safe which is all that matters” he replied moving back down the hallway to their quarters. “We’re heading to Corellia to where grandma is waiting for us” he told them as Anakin smirked cheekily to Padme, “And no doubt dad and granddad are already awaiting us there” he whispered to her as she just smiled, little did she know Anakin had another very special surprise planned for her.

Still entertaining her good friend Gav along with Satine, Allana greeted her husband and son on the landing platform after hearing about what had happened to her youngest grandson. “Oh it’s good to see you once more son, how is Shmi and the boys?” she asked Qui Gon who gave a smile, “Well, we could be better. Recently we’ve seen to have nothing but trouble with bounty hunters and Sith lords” he explained as Jacen laughed, “It’s amazing that Obi Wan and Anakin have time to spend with Padme and Hannah” he pointed out not seeing Satine slowly raise her head up. Who was Hannah? Had Obi Wan moved on and forgotten about her, even after what happened between them? She kept silent as Allana continued, “Well, when they get here, we’ll let them have some time around the villa but for now I would like to meet Prime Minister Gav Spaar of Mandalore and young Princess Satine who’s training to become Duchness” she informed them as Qui Gon looked over at the young woman before him knowing he had meet her before and as if she was reading his mind, she spoke, “We’ve meet years ago Master Jinn, you were with your wife and two sons” she reminded him. He smiled, “Ah yes of course and then Obi Wan saved you from the attempted kidnapping” he pointed out as Satine nodded, “Yes, we’re very good…..friends” she softly admitted knowing in her heart, she wanted more with him.

Flashback

“You’ll be okay now Satine, I promise you” Obi Wan assured her, keeping her secure in her arms as his younger brother Anakin remained a few feet ahead of them, sensing his brother’s feeling for the young girl. “Thank you for coming to my rescue Obi Wan. You were indeed brave” she informed him as he laughed, “It’s a Jedi job to protect others and I wasn’t about to let them win neither was Anakin” he replied almost reaching their grandparents’ villa when Satine stopped him and turned to face him. “I’ve never met any boy like you before and you are indeed my knight in shining armour” she smirked placing a hand on his face which was soft and warm against his skin. “Just doing my Jedi duty” he explained and without any more words, Satine and Obi Wan leaned closer to each other and shared their first gentle romantic kiss together.

End of flashback

“I better go contact the Jedi and Shmi about what’s happened and perhaps do some medicating” Qui Gon informed them moving off as Jacen wrapped an arm around his wife, “How about we take a walk around the gardens?” he suggested to her making her smile, “That sounds like a wonderful idea” she smiled taking his arm, Gav and Satine watched them move away leaving them to proceed up to their quarters they were staying in while they were here. “You understand what must not be allowed in order for you become Duchess” he spoke out as she sighed quietly, “Don’t fall in love with a Jedi” she softly admitted as he nodded, “Yes, we cannot have our future Duchess relying on the Jedi for protection when they are constantly serving the Republic” he explained but Satine was only half listening, for she knew she could not forget Obi Wan, the young Jedi who saved her from an attempted kidnapping many years ago. Satine looked over at the man she had come to known as her adoptive father. “But Gav, the Jedi are the keepers of peace and justice. Wouldn’t it be worth having the Jedi close by?” she asked, going on, “Look at Mistress Jinn, her husband is a Jedi Master and the people of Corellia feel safe knowing the Jedi will rush to their aid if in the event of a war” she pointed out but Gav scoffed, “Mandalore rulers do not have time to become romantically involved with anyone and that includes Jedi. So, heed my words Satine and distant yourself from any Jedi friends you may have” he informed her moving down the hallway into their quarters however Satine simply moved over to one of the large glass windows, looking out over the city. She wanted to be a great ruler of her people but she just couldn’t be so cold to the man she still loved.

His failure at capturing Anakin Skywalker, Xanatos had to report to his master about the failed plan. Having taken care of Dax and his men, Xanatos now took control of their ship and prepared communications for his report. He knelt before the hologram before it came to life and the blue holo image of his cloaked master looked down at him. “Have you captured young Skywalker?” he asked straight out as Xanatos clenched his fists together. “No. He was in my grasp but he eluded me and escape a short time ago with his companion” he informed him. “Senator Amidala” Sidious snarled through his teeth. “I thought she was supposed to be dead” he questioned as Xanatos shook his head, “Apparently not. She’s alive and with the Jedi right now. The pirates have been taken care of” he explained. “Our plan has come to a halt for now but it is only minor” he told him. “What are your new orders now master?” Xanatos asked as Sidious smirked, “Return to our base on the planet Genosis and oversee the production of our new army. Our time is coming for the Sith to take their place in the galaxy” he assured him before his hologram disappeared and Xanatos rose to his feet once more setting course for Genosis. He might have not completed his revenge on his old master now but soon he will make his family and him suffer dearly.

The sleek silver Naboo ship emerged out of hyperspace a short time later and the planet Corellia came into view. Obi Wan sighed, before speaking out, “Well, get ready for the crowd on excited citizens as we land” he warned them as Padme looked confused, “What does he mean?” she asked looking up at Anakin who wrapped an arm around her waist. “Ever since we first visited our grandparents when we were little, the citizens of Corellia, have always been excited to see it and often have petitioned for our grandparents to raise Obi Wan and myself here so that we can live as rich socialities like princes instead of Jedi” he explained as Obi Wan added, “Yes indeed and the girls have been pleading that we both pick of them to marry” he smirked turning around in his chair as Padme giggled slightly, “Well, I don’t think I have nothing to worry about, don’t I?” she asked Anakin who nodded in agreement. “That’s right. You’re the only girl for me” he promised her sharing a sweet kiss together as Obi Wan turned back around to look out at the city as they flew towards their grandparents villa. He kept thinking about his previous thoughts on politicians and realised he did not wish to get involved with one like Anakin had. Hannah was different and he liked her a lot, even loved her and he couldn’t wait to see her again.

Landing down on the private landing pad, Obi Wan, Anakin and Padme followed by 3Po and R2 descended the landing lamp where they were greeted by Allana, Jacen, Qui Gon and a new figure. Obi Wan recognised them instantly-Satine, his first love from all those years ago and she was still as beautiful as ever. Her short blond hair was tucked behind her ears styled up in a elaborate twist. He smiled over at her before moving to greet his father and grandparents once more. Allana happily hugged Anakin and Padme, “Oh, I’ve been so worried for you both!” she cried, “When Jacen told me what had happened, I was so concerned for your safety” she told them as Padme smiled, “That’s very kind of you to say even though I’m not family” she pointed out as Allana only smiled, “Oh sweetheart, don’t say that. Anakin told me about what happened with your father and what he said which I think is awful and I’m letting you know you’re apart of our family” she assured her smiling, “Besides, I’ve always wanted a granddaughter” she beamed hugging her once again then moved over to Anakin and Obi Wan, “You two really know how to give your father more and more grey hairs” she told them seeing Obi Wan laugh. “I think Anakin’s done that more times than I have” he corrected ignoring the glare from his father. “I’ve had your rooms prepared before you arrived so you can head upstairs and rest before joining us for dinner tonight” Allana pointed out as Anakin spoke up, “Uh, actually, I have something I need to say to Padme but first, grandma, do you mind finding something special for Padme?” he asked her as she nodded, “Of course, come with me dear” she replied moving off with Padme and Anakin headed off into the gardens. Qui Gon looked across at his other son standing with Satine. Jacen caught his stare, “He knows what he’s doing son, let him make his own choices” he insisted as Qui Gon nodded silently, “After what Siri did to him, I’m more cautious than ever” he only replied moving away with his father.

“I didn’t expect to see you here once again Satine” Obi Wan admitted, “I’ve missed you” he added before she raised a hand to his face, feeling small hairs starting to grow out, “It’s a shame soon you’ll be hiding this beautiful face with a beard” she smirked as he took her hand into his’s. “Well I’m not a young Jedi padawan any more and things have to change” he pointed out as she nodded, “So I heard” she only replied. “What does that mean?” he asked curiously as Satine looked straight at him. “I heard about your new relationship with a girl named Hannah, which hurt me a little” she confessed but Obi Wan was even more confused, “Satine, we haven’t seen each other in nearly 13 years and had no contact since that night we kissed. What did you expect me to do?” he asked her as Satine shrugged, “Told me the truth about how you felt instead you let me do all the talking and the first move” she replied starting to move off towards the villa before he fell into line beside her. “Satine, we were younger back then. I was still trying to get over my failed relationship with Siri. I wasn’t ready then” he pointed out. “Are you now?” Satine asked him straight out stopping in her steps as he moved before her, hands in hers. “I can’t hurt Hannah like Siri hurt me and it’s difficult because I really like you and I also like Hannah” he explained. He placed both hands on her face holding her close, “Satine, you’re training to become Duchess, do you think it’s a good idea for us to become involved even when you become Duchess?” he asked. Satine felt the tears in her eyes, “Yes, I need you and I want you with me” she cried and then unexpectedly and without thinking, Obi Wan and Satine shared a romantic kiss like they shared the first time, only this time they did not see Gav watching from a distance, gritting his teeth in anger-his previous warning to Satine had been forgotten about. This would not end well.

Allana smiled at how beautiful Padme looked in the stunning pale blue strapless dress with her brown curls flowing down her back. She had given her a stunning diamond necklace to wear. “Oh, sweetie, you look so beautiful. Anakin is going to be blown away” she gushed as Padme smiled, “Well; Ani loves me anything so this won’t be a surprise to him. He calls me an angel” she informed her as Allana laughed, “Oh well I have to agree with him there because right now, you sure do look like a glowing angel” she replied going on, “Now, let’s not keep my grandson waiting any longer” she added. Padme felt her heart lift once again thinking about Anakin and wondered what exactly did he have planned for her-however little did she know, it would be life changing.

As the sun began to set, casting an orange glow across the whole city including the gardens where Anakin quietly waited for Padme ignoring the spying holo net reporters trying to attract his attention for a picture. Anakin took a deep breath, realising what he was about to do. In his heart, there were no doubts about loving Padme no matter what her father thought-he wouldn’t listen to him and be with the girl he loved-his angel. He looked up towards the balcony where he saw his grandmother smiling down at him and then coming down the stoned steps in her beautiful strapless blue dress was his angel. He saw her smile as she made her way over to where he was standing. He took her into his arms sharing another kiss together. “Miss me?” she teased as he shook his head smirking, “You have no idea” he only replied as he looked down at her, “Padme, there is something I need to tell you and deep down, I know this is what I really want” he admitted as she silently looked at him with her deep brown eyes, “What is it Ani?” she asked as he went on, “From the moment I met you that night in the alleyway, I knew there was something about you that made me crazy for you and I will always protect you from those who want to hurt you” he assured her as she placed a hand on his face. “You already do that Ani, and I love you with all my heart” she whispered but he went on, “But I want to ensure we’ll always be together” he told her dropping down to one knee, she gasped hand to her mouth. “Padme Naberrie Amidala” he began, “….will you marry me?” he asked holding out the beautiful ring to her. She felt the tears in her eyes, “Yes! Yes, Anakin, I’ll marry you” she cried watching him slip the ring on her finger before lifting her into his arms spinning her around happily. They then shared a passionate kiss together before Padme looked down at the ring which had a dazzling shiny krayt dragon pearl in the middle. “Oh Anakin, it’s beautiful” she gushed, “Where did you find it?” she asked seeing him cheekily smirk, “Well, remember when Obi Wan and Anakin were coming to rescue Hannah and yourself from Jabba and I fell into the pit” he started to recount to her as she nodded, “Well, turns out he had a krayt dragon down there and when I killed him, I spied the pearl and took it for myself saving it for just the right occasion” he finished as she wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him closer, “You are wonderful to me, I’m the luckiest girl in the world” she happily cried before he picked her up and spun her around again, “And we’ll always be together forever” he assured her sealing their happiness and joyous news with another kiss amongst the beauty of the gardens.

Observing his younger brother and his girlfriend down in the gardens, Obi Wan kept his hand in Satine’s smiling over at her cheerfully. “Anakin sure seems happy, happier than I’ve ever remembered him being” she noted as Obi Wan nodded, “Yeah, he’s found the girl he wanted to be with him and is never going to let her go” he replied as Satine moved closer to him resting her head against his shoulder. “Do you ever think you’ll settle down with the right girl?” she asked as he sighed, “I hope so, I know mom and dad would like me too. Ever since Siri, I’ve been distant from wanting to be in a relationship hitting the nightclubs of Courscant with my friends worrying them and maybe Hannah could be the one” he admitted just as he felt Satine’s hand slip out of his’s. She looked down into the gardens at Padme and Anakin, “I just hope you make the right decision in the end, Ben” she informed him, still not looking up at him, “Can I ask you something?” she asked, “Anything” he replied before she finally turned her gaze over to him. “Is Hannah the girl you want to be with for the rest of your life?” she asked him straight out leaving him unable to answer. She touched his face gently, “Don’t make the wrong mistake Obi Wan” she softly warned him beginning to proceed back inside the villa leaving Obi Wan wondering if she was right. He could the old feelings returning for Satine but he just couldn’t hurt Hannah-sometimes he wondered how come his father and younger brother found having attachments so easy to have.

Having managed to escape Rush’s constant questions, Hannah ducked out of the Senate building and straight over to Dexter’s Diner where she was meeting up with Ahsoka who informed her that Anakin and Padme are safe and with Obi Wan, Qui Gon and Jacen on Corellia. “They should back in another two days” Ahsoka pointed out taking a seat opposite Hannah after ordering their meals. “It will be wonderful to see Obi Wan again. I haven’t seen him since the night Anakin and Padme were kidnapped from the retreat” she pointed out as Ahsoka nodded, “I haven’t seen Sky guy since the Battle of Naboo and I miss my regular taunts and teasing with him” she smirked cheekily. Hannah smiled, “Seems like you like having you fun with Anakin don’t you?” she asked seeing her nod. “Oh yeah. I hope one day when the time comes, he’ll take me as his padawan. I would love to learn from him. His skills are often talked about amongst the Jedi in the Temple” she admitted making Hannah agree, “I hear about that, must make Anakin embarrassed at times” she pointed out. “Of course but then that’s what the teasing is for” Ahsoka smirked taking a sip of her drink as Hannah’s thought drifted back to Obi Wan. She did indeed miss him and wondered if this is how Padme felt when Anakin was away. Of course, she did! She’s in love truly with Anakin. She thought before she heard Ahsoka speak again, “Do you think Anakin should take me as a padawan?” she asked startling Hannah from her thoughts. “Of course, you guys would work so well together. I saw you two fighting on Naboo. You two make a terrific team. Who told you other wise?” she asked curiously as Ahsoka shrugged, “Just some of the older students and Siri and Darra a while back said he was only pretending to be my friend” she pointed out. Hannah rolled her eyes at Siri’s name, “Ahsoka, don’t you worry about what others say. Anakin makes his own decisions, even if sometimes most of them are reckless and crazy” she pointed out sharing a laugh with Ahsoka. “When the time comes, he’ll choose who he wants and something tells me, he’s determined to take you on as a padawan” she assured her. Ahsoka smiled, “Thanks Hannah, you’re a good friend” she replied just as the waitress brought over their food.

Still hanging around on Courscant, Rabe was surprised when she ran into Rush once more. “Padme is not here sadly and sorry to break it to you but……” Rabe scoffed, “I know, I know, She’s with Anakin to my disgust” he muttered as not seeing Rabe’s eyes light up excitedly, “Seems like you’re not over Padme like she’s over you huh?” she noted. Rush nodded, “You said it Rabe and no, I’m not helping you force her out of the Senate” he informed her remembering what she had done years ago. Rabe laughed one hand on his shoulder, “I don’t care about politics anymore. I just want Padme’s life destroyed and her relationship with Anakin finished” she informed him. Rush looked at her, “What does that have to do with me?” he asked. She smiled, “When she breaks up with Anakin, I’ll make sure you’re the first person she runs to for comfort” she assured him. “Stick with me and you’ll soon be with Padme and have her love you in return” she promised battling her eyes at him. Rush sighed. He was still weary of her but something told him, she could really help. “Alright, I’ll help you” he eventually admitted seeing her smile even more.

Uh oh, that doesn’t sound good now does it? What is Rabe and Rush up to now? Will she succeed? How will everyone else react to Anakin and Padme’s engagement when they return to Courscant? Will Obi Wan chose the right girl: Hannah or Satine? Does Ahsoka have doubts Anakin will choose her as a padawan? The rising Sith will keep on rising and this new army will begin a war no one expected or will be prepared for? And Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Anakin are forced to meet up with Xanatos again, with Qui Gon forced to remember some of his ex padawan’s terrible deeds that almost cost him his two sons. All this and more in the next chapter

Note: Soon, I will begin to write into the events of Episode 2 however it may be slightly different, with Anakin and Padme being engaged already but most of the events of that movie, will be here just changed around for my story

And no, I didn’t forget the teasers for you to enjoy!

“Anakin, I’m so proud of you and now I can officially call you my daughter in law and I’m sure everyone will love you, my dear!”

“I can’t believe my son’s getting married and soon will be a Jedi knight, I can promise you that”

“Thanks dad and I love Padme with all my heart and just couldn’t be with her”

“Perhaps the prophecy is correct after all and Padme is the right girl for him”

“Should we tell him the whole story about the prophecy?”

“Obi Wan, I know you haven’t made a decision but I want to still see you. Maybe when I come to Courscant shortly, we can talk more”

“I’d like that and you can meet Hannah, and maybe change your thoughts on her”

“This is ridiculous Rabe. She’s engaged now and not going to leave Anakin now. No matter what we tell her”

“Don’t chicken out now Senator. You love her and if you want her, you have hurt others to get to the one you want”

“Oh Anakin, this is such a wonderful night, a perfect night to celebrate our engagement”

“To me it’s just another night to show how much I love you”

“Anakin Skywalker is the Chosen One and needs a strong willed padawan and that definitely isn’t you”

“I wouldn’t be so sure because you don’t make decisions for me and you should spread lies”

“Dad, what ever happened to Xanatos and why did he leave the order?

Hmmm, who says these lines and where: Anakin, Padme, Obi Wan, Satine, Hannah, Ahsoka, Qui Gon, Shmi, Rabe, Rush, Sola, Shmi, Jacen or Allana-you’ll have to take a guess or wait and see but there are still many characters to come