Without a Clue
Introduction
It is shortly after the end of AotC. The Clone Wars have begun, and the galaxy is in turmoil. Padmè and Anakin are finding it is very hard to keep their love a secret. The Trade Federation still wants Padmè dead, but have begun discussing not only killing her, but making her suffer first.
(AN: This will be a short author note to let the readers know of my intention for this story. The inspiration comes from the deleted scene "Padme's Parent's House" and my own wild imagination. I will be writing this asking myself the questions, "Would I want to keep reading this?" and "Would this be boring for a reader?" Remember as you read this that I am PRO A/A! and I have limited knowledge of the expanded universe books. Without further interruption I give you..Without a Clue)
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Padmè looked out the window of her Coruscant apartment, she wished Anakin could be with her, to just hold her. She had just returned from a briefing, the Senate would be going into session for the first time since she arrived on Coruscant tomorrow, and Padmè wanted to be well informed of the happenings during her leave of absence. Many things have changed, and not just in the Senate, but in her own life. She was different, she was in love. Padmè just hoped that Anakin and herself were the only ones that knew that.
Obi Wan had been suspicious after the events on Genosis, but Anakin had assured her that he had taken care of that, and no one knew. Padmè was at first unsure of that, but she had soon realized that if the Jedi knew they would have disallowed Anakin as her Jedi protector right away. Instead Anakin still had the assignment to act as her bodyguard.
The Jedi had contacted Anakin two days ago giving Padmè permission to travel back to Coruscant. They had found it safe enough for her to return, but still found a need for a protector. Anakin was to stay with Padmè at the Senate building, but had traveled to the Jedi Temple for a meeting with the council concerning Padmè's protection while she was at the briefing. Padmè hoped he would be returning soon, she was always so independent, but the briefing had left her feeling small and helpless, like she had no control. She knew Anakin would help calm these feelings in her, he always did.
Padmè was about to move to her desk when R2D2 wheeled over to her, beeping and flashing.
A holo of Adalyn, her friend from Naboo, appeared before her. Adalyn's face was full of sadness, and it was apparent she had been crying. A worried look crossed Padmè's face and she asked, "Adalyn, what's wrong?" Padmè became even more worried as her friend shut her eyes and took a deep breath, "Padmè, I am afraid I have terrible news."
(AN: sorry so short, but this is the introduction. Next chapter is attached to intro. to keep the story flowing) NEXT CHAPTER: Adalyn's bad news ________________________________________________________________
Without a Clue Chapter 1: Adalyn's Bad News
In only a few seconds of silence Padmè had played out thousands of horrible situations. When her mind stop racing, she looked up, terror in her eyes, "Adalyn, what is it?"
"I wish I didn't have to tell you this over a holo, it shouldn't be this way, but..." Adalyn stammered, stalling for time.
"Please Ady, tell me," Padmè pleaded.
Adalyn spoke, tears now freely falling down her cheeks,"Padmè your parents, Sola, and Darred were killed"
"What.how.that can't be.I.I.I just saw them.with Anakin.just days ago," Padmè began slowly stepping backward in shock, her hand covered her mouth and tears began to fall freely. She began sobbing violently, continuing to back up, she hit her bed, falling to the floor, that was all she needed to go over the edge. Padmè broke down, crying uncontrollably.
Anakin walked down the long, narrow corridor towards Padmè apartment. When he reached the door he heard someone inside. They seemed to be fighting back fits of sobs. Anakin knew it was Padmè, he felt her in pain.
Anakin flung the sliding door open, looking around the off-white apartment for Padmè, it took only seconds for him to find her, a sobbing mess of gowns by the side of her bed.
Anakin rushed to her side, dropping to the floor beside her.
"Padmè what happened?" Anakin asked with genuine concern, for the first time noticing the small droid near Padmè's desk displaying a holo of a young girl.
"Ani..it's..it's so terrible," was all Padmè could force out before she went into another round of tears.
Anakin pulled her towards his chest, holding her tiny frame, as if protecting her from whatever was the problem. He made a silent vow to destroy whomever, or whatever was hurting his beloved wife.
His anger was pushed aside for a moment as Padmè made an effort to speak.
"Ani," she said, in one of the smallest voices Anakin had ever heard her use.
"What is it Beautiful?" He replied, looking deep down into her wet brown eyes.
"They killed them.I don't believe it.they really killed them,"
Anakin was perplexed by this statement, then relieved that it wasn't Padmè that was hurt.
"Padmè, who was killed?" Anakin asked in a careful voice.
Adalyn, who had been watching the young couple the entire time broke in. "You must be Anakin, I'm Adalyn, Padmè's friend from Naboo, listen Anakin, something terrible has happened on Naboo, and I think you, as a Jedi, could help us."
"Maybe later," Anakin spoke, stroking Padmè's hair smooth, "but what does this have to do with us?" He said looking down at the girl in his arms.
"Anakin, Padmè's parents, sister and brother in law were the ones killed here on Naboo yesterday."
Anakin felt Padmè flinch at Adalyn's words.
"Adalyn, what about Ryoo and Pooja?" Padmè said, referring to Sola's young daughters.
"They are fine, just shaken up."
Anakin lent down brushing the top of Padmè's head gently with his lips, he brought his chin up, to make eye contact with the holo of Adalyn.
"What can I do."
"We need to find the one who has committed these crimes," Adalyn said sadly.
Anakin had a pretty good idea of the answer to that, but before he spoke he looked at the chrono, realizing it was getting late he replied instead, "Contact me later, right now I have business to attend to."
Adalyn nodded and Anakin switched of the holo.
Padmè looked up, "Ani, are you staying tonight?"
"Of course baby, you should get some sleep, it would do you a lot of good."
"Anakin, I know, but I just can't."
"Promise me you will try?"
"Ani, it's just I can't stop wondering what will happen to Sola's little girls, Ryoo and Pooja, they are so young, what will they do with no parents?"
NEXT CHAPTER: Anakin and Padmè travel to Naboo Please send in ideas, constructive criticism always welcome!
It is shortly after the end of AotC. The Clone Wars have begun, and the galaxy is in turmoil. Padmè and Anakin are finding it is very hard to keep their love a secret. The Trade Federation still wants Padmè dead, but have begun discussing not only killing her, but making her suffer first.
(AN: This will be a short author note to let the readers know of my intention for this story. The inspiration comes from the deleted scene "Padme's Parent's House" and my own wild imagination. I will be writing this asking myself the questions, "Would I want to keep reading this?" and "Would this be boring for a reader?" Remember as you read this that I am PRO A/A! and I have limited knowledge of the expanded universe books. Without further interruption I give you..Without a Clue)
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Padmè looked out the window of her Coruscant apartment, she wished Anakin could be with her, to just hold her. She had just returned from a briefing, the Senate would be going into session for the first time since she arrived on Coruscant tomorrow, and Padmè wanted to be well informed of the happenings during her leave of absence. Many things have changed, and not just in the Senate, but in her own life. She was different, she was in love. Padmè just hoped that Anakin and herself were the only ones that knew that.
Obi Wan had been suspicious after the events on Genosis, but Anakin had assured her that he had taken care of that, and no one knew. Padmè was at first unsure of that, but she had soon realized that if the Jedi knew they would have disallowed Anakin as her Jedi protector right away. Instead Anakin still had the assignment to act as her bodyguard.
The Jedi had contacted Anakin two days ago giving Padmè permission to travel back to Coruscant. They had found it safe enough for her to return, but still found a need for a protector. Anakin was to stay with Padmè at the Senate building, but had traveled to the Jedi Temple for a meeting with the council concerning Padmè's protection while she was at the briefing. Padmè hoped he would be returning soon, she was always so independent, but the briefing had left her feeling small and helpless, like she had no control. She knew Anakin would help calm these feelings in her, he always did.
Padmè was about to move to her desk when R2D2 wheeled over to her, beeping and flashing.
A holo of Adalyn, her friend from Naboo, appeared before her. Adalyn's face was full of sadness, and it was apparent she had been crying. A worried look crossed Padmè's face and she asked, "Adalyn, what's wrong?" Padmè became even more worried as her friend shut her eyes and took a deep breath, "Padmè, I am afraid I have terrible news."
(AN: sorry so short, but this is the introduction. Next chapter is attached to intro. to keep the story flowing) NEXT CHAPTER: Adalyn's bad news ________________________________________________________________
Without a Clue Chapter 1: Adalyn's Bad News
In only a few seconds of silence Padmè had played out thousands of horrible situations. When her mind stop racing, she looked up, terror in her eyes, "Adalyn, what is it?"
"I wish I didn't have to tell you this over a holo, it shouldn't be this way, but..." Adalyn stammered, stalling for time.
"Please Ady, tell me," Padmè pleaded.
Adalyn spoke, tears now freely falling down her cheeks,"Padmè your parents, Sola, and Darred were killed"
"What.how.that can't be.I.I.I just saw them.with Anakin.just days ago," Padmè began slowly stepping backward in shock, her hand covered her mouth and tears began to fall freely. She began sobbing violently, continuing to back up, she hit her bed, falling to the floor, that was all she needed to go over the edge. Padmè broke down, crying uncontrollably.
Anakin walked down the long, narrow corridor towards Padmè apartment. When he reached the door he heard someone inside. They seemed to be fighting back fits of sobs. Anakin knew it was Padmè, he felt her in pain.
Anakin flung the sliding door open, looking around the off-white apartment for Padmè, it took only seconds for him to find her, a sobbing mess of gowns by the side of her bed.
Anakin rushed to her side, dropping to the floor beside her.
"Padmè what happened?" Anakin asked with genuine concern, for the first time noticing the small droid near Padmè's desk displaying a holo of a young girl.
"Ani..it's..it's so terrible," was all Padmè could force out before she went into another round of tears.
Anakin pulled her towards his chest, holding her tiny frame, as if protecting her from whatever was the problem. He made a silent vow to destroy whomever, or whatever was hurting his beloved wife.
His anger was pushed aside for a moment as Padmè made an effort to speak.
"Ani," she said, in one of the smallest voices Anakin had ever heard her use.
"What is it Beautiful?" He replied, looking deep down into her wet brown eyes.
"They killed them.I don't believe it.they really killed them,"
Anakin was perplexed by this statement, then relieved that it wasn't Padmè that was hurt.
"Padmè, who was killed?" Anakin asked in a careful voice.
Adalyn, who had been watching the young couple the entire time broke in. "You must be Anakin, I'm Adalyn, Padmè's friend from Naboo, listen Anakin, something terrible has happened on Naboo, and I think you, as a Jedi, could help us."
"Maybe later," Anakin spoke, stroking Padmè's hair smooth, "but what does this have to do with us?" He said looking down at the girl in his arms.
"Anakin, Padmè's parents, sister and brother in law were the ones killed here on Naboo yesterday."
Anakin felt Padmè flinch at Adalyn's words.
"Adalyn, what about Ryoo and Pooja?" Padmè said, referring to Sola's young daughters.
"They are fine, just shaken up."
Anakin lent down brushing the top of Padmè's head gently with his lips, he brought his chin up, to make eye contact with the holo of Adalyn.
"What can I do."
"We need to find the one who has committed these crimes," Adalyn said sadly.
Anakin had a pretty good idea of the answer to that, but before he spoke he looked at the chrono, realizing it was getting late he replied instead, "Contact me later, right now I have business to attend to."
Adalyn nodded and Anakin switched of the holo.
Padmè looked up, "Ani, are you staying tonight?"
"Of course baby, you should get some sleep, it would do you a lot of good."
"Anakin, I know, but I just can't."
"Promise me you will try?"
"Ani, it's just I can't stop wondering what will happen to Sola's little girls, Ryoo and Pooja, they are so young, what will they do with no parents?"
NEXT CHAPTER: Anakin and Padmè travel to Naboo Please send in ideas, constructive criticism always welcome!