Hey, its me again! I am not one for Obi/Padme stuff but something came to me and said, Elisa, write one! So here I am and I hope you will enojoy it as much as I am writting it! So, don't slack on reviews and I wont slack on juciness! Oh and if you are not someone who has read my other creations, I warn you... you will be shocked! Very shocked! Muhahahaha!
Author's notes: I do not own any of the characters that are from the movie; such as Obi-Wan, Yoda, Anakin, and such. People that have never been seen before were made up from my own mental world. Again I say, if there are any problems containing my fic then don't hesitate to make your thoughts known. I am a big girl and am up for criticism. I truly hope you enjoy this fic as much as I did writing it!
Sadness took over the throne room as Queen Amidala gazed out the floor length window. Her heart was aching. Rows upon rows of droids marched down the street with their tanks in tow. She had tried her best and still she had not managed to keep the Trade Federation off of her peaceful planet. Had the negotiations gone that bad? Her head hung in sorrow.
"Your highness," Came a voice from behind the Queen. Sabe placed a hand on the Queen's shoulder. None other could do that but this handmaiden. She was special. "Weep not. The Trade Federation will not succeed."
Padme shook her head. There were times when she had to be a pillar of strength, but now she could be herself. Yes, she was strong though everyone had their limits. She was only fourteen. How many girls her age were running a planet? Her eyes never swayed from the vision before her. "I fear they have their foot in the door."
"And so we must crush their foot before it is in all the way. I have faith and you have faith. Isn't that enough to win this war of words?"
"I fear it is more then words." Padme replied.
Sabe let out a sigh; her hands now at her side. "We must not give them the upper hand. Come, we must put our plan in action."
With a smirk, Padme turned to face Sabe. Their plan had been one not used to often by the Naboo. Very rare instances with past royals called for them to switch with their handmaidens for protection. It felt odd for the young Queen. She was going to have to let go of her authority and give Sabe the reigns. Well, not fully. Sabe would do and say as her Queen asked. Maybe that is why Padme trusted her the most. "Just promise not to step on my toes. I have my limits Sabe."
Masking her worries with a smile, Sabe began to head in the direction of the Queen's chambers. "The only thing I ask is to choose which ever dress I want to wear."
"Sabe…" Padme rolled her eyes while following her handmaiden. "You must be practical in what you choose. I have different tastes then you."
"I was thinking that black traveling gown."
"That's not suitable! We are not going any where!"
Sabe laughed. "You never know I just might get swept off my feet and have to run away with a handsome stranger."
"Sabe!"
"Oh Padme, you never have fun. Just learn to let go."
Now the Queen had lost her flicker of happiness. Sabe didn't keep her mouth shut about things. Yes, Padme did like it but sometimes it came at the most inconvenient of times. "And if I did I would loose respect. Not to mention the people would suffer. Haven't I done this with negotiations and 'talks' with officials? Yes I have! And what has happened? Everything is falling apart."
Sabe halted in her steps. Her brown eyes fell to her hands. "I'm sorry… I didn't know."
"No you don't know!" Padme hollered back. She closed her eyes as she stood in the middle of the hallway. Turning on her heel, she faced Sabe. "I'm sorry."
With a weak smile, Sabe shook her head. There were bigger things at hand and she knew that. "No, I don't understand. That is why you were elected to rule. Not anyone else." She linked arms with the Queen and headed down a corridor. "I am just a farm girl who wanted to join the Naboo fleet."
"Oh Sabe!" Padme sighed when they reached her chambers. "When this is all over then everything will be better. Not perfect, but better."
"And that's all we could ever ask for right?"
Just as soon as Sabe went to open the door, Yane was racing in their direction. Her black curls fell upon her face. It must have been hard to run in her long yellow dress though she made it look easy. "Sabe! Sabe!"
Sabe let go of the Queen's arm and place both hands on the younger girl's shoulders. "What is it?"
"There are droids in the palace! We must leave." Yane shouted.
Padme closed her eyes for a flicker of a second before standing up tall. She was going to leave her people at the mercy of the Trade Federation while she ran for her life. "No Rabe, I will not run. You can go and tell Captain Panaka that we will stay here."
The young girl nodded her head. Sabe let go of Yane and crossed her arms over her chest. She would have gone but she knew Padme was going to flee like a dog. "Her highness is right." Sabe went into the grand room. "I guess we better get started."
Padme followed in toe though Yane had already left. The other girls were no where to be found and so Padme took it upon herself to disown. She suddenly felt Sabe's warms hand upon her back as she undid the buttons. "Let me help."
"You should get ready Sabe."
Laughter came from the handmaiden. "And miss out on helping my lady get ready to be me?"
The dress slid to the ground, leaving Padme in her slip. Her fingers reached to her face. She took off the huge head piece and placed it on the oke dresser. It was a strange feeling to not have so many items on her though her neck was thankful. Walking over to the basin, she began to wash the makeup off her face.
A thud came from the chrome door. Sabe stepped in front of the Queen and took in a deep breath. Suddenly the door came crashing open. In sheer panic, Padme gripped the basin.
Three droids stood with guns drawn, but only the one with red markings spoke. "Queen Amidala, you are under arrest." It pointed its gun toward Sabe. "Move!"
The pounding Sabe's heart echoed in her head. She was glad that they had mistaken her for the queen and not Padme. Maybe this plan was going to work after all. Lifting her hands to her shoulders, she held her head high. "Can't you give a Queen some decency. I will speak with the Viceroy when I am clothed."
"You have five minutes." The droid replied as he stood guard at the door.
Sabe let out a sigh as Padme placed a hand on her shoulder.
Ok, so now what was the thingy that I told you to do earlier? Thats right! Review! Go on now! Review! Yes, I am a needy person... /cough/
Oh and yea, this first chapter is more so you can see the relationship of the Queen and her Handmaiden. Obi is coming inthe next chapter. Oooo... he is such a cutie! Oh poll! Who is cuter? Obi or Anakin?
