Hi everyone! I'm finally back. Firstly I just want to say that I haven't
forgotten about 'How do I live?', unfortunately I have suffered a case of
writer's block on it, mainly because this story was bugging me to be
written. I will continue it as soon as I can.
This story was originally intended to be a one parter but I've decided to split in two to make it more reader friendly. It was inspired by Darren Hayes Insatiable.
Summary: AU of beginning of AOTC. Unknown to many Obi-Wan and Padme have seen each other over the past 10 years. Anything bordered by ///////////////////////////////// is a flashback.
Please review and let me know what you think, without you guys I would not have the motivation to write.
Please enjoy.
Insatiable
"Senator Amidala, the Jedi are in the lift now and will be here any minute."
Padme took in a deep breath, hoping it would calm her overactive nerves, unfortunately it didn't seem to work effectively enough.
She stood on her balcony with her captain of security watching the Coruscant traffic speed past, desperately trying to hide how eager she was to see the Jedi that was about to walk back into her life again.
Cautiously she looked at him from the corner of her eye to find him staring aimlessly into the busy skyline; he didn't seem to be paying much attention to her.
She realised that this was probably the first time that Captain Typho was going to meet a Jedi and supposed that his own excitement and curiosity was at the forefront of his mind at the moment.
Closing her eyes she let the slight breeze cleanse her face, the cool air lightly passing over her features, helping her to relax.
Jar-Jar's excited voice filtered into her ears.
They were here.
Padme's heartbeat began to speed up a little but she was determined to keep her composure.
This was it.
Hearing the Gungan call out to her, she slowly turned away from the window walking back into the main sitting room and as she lifted her gaze to the arched entrance of the room her eyes were met by another's.
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Anakin had been driving him crazy all morning.
The boy had not been able to keep his excitement at the prospect of seeing Senator Amidala again after so many years, under control ever since the council had assigned them their new mission.
Obi-Wan had to admit that he too was anxious to see her but at the same time he was still very much in control of his feelings.
Even now as they stood in the turbo lift that was leading them to her, his Padawan was constantly fidgeting, running his hands through his hair, shifting his weight from foot to foot.
He just wished that Anakin would relax.
He supposed that maybe he was only irritated by his apprentice's actions because he was feeling exactly the same way but just unable to show it so publicly.
He tried to calm the young man that had become like a son to him, with wise words but they seemed to have little effect, which was more and more the case these days.
Obi-Wan didn't have time to ponder the thought as the lift came to a halt and the silver doors spread apart to allow them entrance to the apartment.
They both had only taken a few steps when a familiar face appeared to greet them.
"Obi! Oh Obi itsa good to be seeing you!"
Jar-Jar Binks quickly and forcefully grabbed a hold of his hand, shaking it vigorously.
"Hello Jar-Jar. Its good to see you too dear friend."
After greeting Anakin the clumsy Gungan lead them in to meet the others, calling out to Padme, announcing their arrival.
Walking into the large sitting room his eyes found her immediately, in return her eyes found his and he held her gaze.
He stood still for a moment, drinking in the image of her, was it possible that she had grown more beautiful since the last time he saw her?
Walking towards her, she presented him with that smile she knew drove him crazy and that was it, as far as he knew they were the only two people in the room.
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Her heart was racing wildly within her chest, so much so that she thought it might explode any minute.
His clear blue eyes were locked in a heated gaze with hers, looking straight into her soul.
Oh how she'd missed those eyes and the emotions they could evoke in her.
She watched Obi-Wan swagger towards her with a predatory look in those expressive orbs, causing her to smile the smile she saved only for him as he got closer.
Offering her hand to him she hadn't anticipated the warmth that filled her body along with the shiver that went down her spine, as his rough but gentle hand enveloped hers.
Then like music to her ears his heavenly accented voice slipped into her consciousness, it really had been far too long.
"It's a pleasure to see you again m'lady."
He completely surprised her when he leaned forward, bringing her hand towards his mouth and laid a feather light kiss on the back of her hand. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Padme's breathing came out in sort erratic breaths, her damp hair clung to the side of her face, her body fast becoming overheated with desire while she tried in vain to keep her grip on reality.
Her trembling hands scraped through Obi-Wan's cropped hair, effectively holding his head in place wanting him to stay there forever, but at the same time wanting his creative mouth covering hers.
The need to kiss him overwhelming her, she pulled his face away from her heaving chest and brought him up to her waiting lips.
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Her cheeks turned pink as the vision left as quickly as it came but succeeded in leaving behind the passion of that night.
The clearing of a throat brought her back to the here and now while forcing her to look behind Obi-Wan.
At first glance she didn't recognise the boy at all but then a familiar smile spread across his face she knew instantly.
"Ani?"
She noticed him cringe at the use of his nickname and laughed inside.
"My you've grown."
Seeing him like this suddenly put into perspective just how much time had passed since she'd first met Obi-Wan.
She could vaguely hear Anakin talking as she quickly took a sneak peak at Obi-Wan.
If it weren't for the thin beard that covered his cheeks and jaw then he'd still look not a day over 25, but even with it he looked younger than he was.
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He didn't know what had made him kiss her hand, while it wasn't a totally inappropriate way for a Jedi to greet an old friend, it certainly was out of character for him when he was with Anakin.
He'd felt his apprentice's surprise at his actions and Obi-Wan knew that it would be difficult to fight off Anakin's questions that were without a doubt bound to be asked when they were alone.
For now though Anakin was distracted by the beautiful creature before them.
Obi-Wan's mind being so finely in tune with Padme's, he knew that she hadn't been listening to a word his apprentice had been saying, which was about to become quite an embarrassing situation as Anakin waited for her reply.
To save her graces he decided to help her out.
/ He's infatuated with you./
The smile that played across her lips was directed at Anakin but he knew it was as a result of the message he'd sent her.
"Oh Anakin you'll always be the little boy I met on Tatooine."
And with that she turned and made her way over to the couches in the middle of the room, missing the unimpressed look painted on Anakin's face.
Obi-Wan however, had been fully aware of his Padawan's displeasure, it would take a long time for the boy's ego to recover from that comment.
He was just about to cross the room and join her when someone he assumed to be one of her personal guards, as he introduced himself blocked his path.
It was clear that he was going to have to be content with appreciating her from afar, for now anyway.
Introducing Anakin, he listened intently at Captain Typho's words and tried to remain focused on what the man was saying but found his attention diverting over to what was happening on the couch where she sat talking to one of her handmaidens.
Obi-Wan adjusted his hearing slightly so that he could hear their whispered words, catching the delightful sound of her nervous laughter.
"Oh Dorme...... Please.....stop.....you're so bad."
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"Oh Obi-Wan.....Please, please! Now, I need you now! Oh yes!"
He barely recognised her voice as it was distorted with desire, her out of breath moans drifting into his ears while he continued to feast on her, not quite ready to leave her most private of places yet.
"Oh Love.....Obi-Wan please, I want you inside me."
His hands held her thighs still as her body writhed under his ministrations, he knew she was close.
A flick of his tongue later.
"Oh by the gods don't stop, don't ever stop!"
He chuckled inwardly at her indecision.
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"Master? Master are you alright?"
Obi-Wan physically shook the powerful image from his mind before there was any chance of Anakin picking up on it.
"Master?"
"Yes Anakin, I'm fine. I'm sorry do excuse me Captain Typho, I was just sensing something in the force."
Taking a calming breath to slow his breathing he hoped that his little lie had worked.
"I didn't feel anything."
Oh for force sake.
"Gentlemen please come and sit down."
He thanked the force for Padme for what must have been the millionth time since he'd met her, and along with the others made his way over to join her.
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She'd felt his eyes looking in her direction and lifted her head to see the wanton look in his eyes as he stared over at her.
She had no idea what he was thinking of but the strength of the emotion she could see made her swallow involuntary.
Anakin distracted him and she saw him say something back, but not sure what.
He seemed worried about something though as she watched him take a deep breath and relax a little, then suddenly a slightly panicked look came over his face after Anakin said something.
Padme decided to help Obi-Wan out a little like he'd done for earlier, by calling them over to sit with her.
As they approached she tried hard to keep her feelings under control and not act like a lovesick teenager, she was 24 after all and now was the time to be serious, they had important matters to discuss.
Captain Typho spoke first.
"As I was saying before Master Kenobi, I'm grateful for your assistance, we could use all the help we can get."
"You're welcome Captain."
She drew everyone's attention to her as she spoke, her eyes fixed on Obi- Wan making sure he knew how serious she was.
"I want to find out who's trying to kill me."
She saw him role his eyes briefly, taking a breath and choosing his words carefully.
She already knew what he was going to say before he said.
"I will protect you to the best of my ability m'lady but my orders do not permit me to investigate further into the situation."
She could see the affection he had for her in his eyes but along with it was a look that meant he wasn't going to change his mind and she shouldn't argue with him about it.
/I want to find them too but its out of my hands./
She had just been about to challenge him, albeit feebly, because it was what she servants had become accustomed to, when his heartfelt words swept into her mind.
"Don't worry Padme, we'll find out whose behind all this, you can count on us."
It would appear she hadn't needed to protest as Anakin's unanticipated statement disturbed the short silence that had filled the room.
She looked straight to Obi-Wan for his reaction, while his eyes gave away a little of the annoyance he was feeling the rest of his features were completely unreadable.
It was only then that she realised that she'd never seen Obi-Wan angry, she knew it wasn't good for a Jedi to feel anger but surely at some points they felt it just like everyone else.
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He couldn't quite believe he'd heard what he'd just heard.
Anakin knew better that to contradict him in front of others, it was bad enough that the boy thought he had the authority to do so in private on occasion.
He fixed his stare upon his apprentice, letting the boy clearly see that he wasn't amused at his little outburst.
"Padawan, we have strict instructions from the council to protect the senator and nothing else, we will not...."
He was shocked to say the least when the boy had the cheek to cut him off mid-sentence.
"Yes but Master you said yourself that it was a waste to use Jedi as simple bodyguards. Therefore it would be a better use of our time to try and find out who wants to kill the senator and why?"
He fought hard to keep the volume of his voice down as the irritation at the total lack of respect Anakin was showing him took over for a moment before disappearing into the force.
"Padawan Skywalker you will not say another word on the matter. We will do exactly as the council has asked and you will not disrespect me like this again. Do I make myself clear?"
Anakin's head had bowed deeply under Obi-Wan's intense stare.
"Yes Master."
The words were spoken softly as his apprentice's embarrassment was obvious.
"You will know your place young one."
That was all he had left to say while they still had an audience but he knew Anakin knew there was still a bigger punishment to come.
An awkward silence had settled over the room and the longer it continued the more uncomfortable everyone became.
Obi-Wan was ready to continue and was delighted that so was Captain Typho as he broke the silence.
"What is it you have planned Master Kenobi?"
He looked towards the tall man where he sat beside Padme, knowing that what he was about to say was going to upset and annoy her but he hoped that the Captain would back him up.
"I spoke with Master Yoda and we both agreed that it wouldn't be safe for the senator to stay in this apartment."
He paused for a few seconds to let the idea settle somewhat but spoke again quickly before she could begin any protest.
"It would be too easy for them to make an attempt, but at the same time it would not be a good idea to make it known that she was somewhere else."
"I see, please continue."
"We thought that it would be best if the senator went with me to a secret location that only myself will know about, while a decoy was put into place here so that no one would know she had gone. My Padawan would remain here for your protection and to keep up the serade."
The room, again, returned to silence, each an every occupant thoroughly thinking over Obi-Wan's words.
He dare not look over at her.
He found it quite amusing that a man such as he, a Jedi that had battled against many a terrifying foe, a Sith no less, was afraid to look in the eyes of the woman he cared for more than any other, at this moment.
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She had sat quietly the whole time he had explained the plan that he and the head of the Jedi council had agreed upon, all the while biting her tongue, trying her best not to lose her temper.
She didn't like hiding, running away from her responsibilities, when were they going to figure that out?
After what had happened to Corde such a sort time ago, she didn't want to use the old decoy trick, it had worked a little too well last time and the wrong person died.
No never again, she wouldn't allow it.
She didn't know why Obi-Wan had even come and suggested such a thing, he knew that she'd be against it.
What was he thinking?
She looked straight at him, willing him to look over at her so that she could begin her tirade at him, but she did so in vain, he knew better than to look at her.
She was just about to speak when Captain Typho beat her to it.
"It does make sense, it would be the best way to keep her out of harms way. I'm not happy about her being out of my sight, not being in control of the situation but I trust you Master Kenobi. I know how you helped m'lady in the past against the Trade Federation. I've heard many stories of the battle you were involved in that day, what it was you defeated. I'm comfortable that I know m'lady would be safe with you and that she herself would be comfortable with you as you share a past together. So I'm happy to go along with what you have proposed."
Padme couldn't believe what she'd just heard.
"Thank you Captain. It's settled then."
That was it.
"Excuse me! I am here you know, there's no need to talk about me like I'm not in the room. Don't I get a say in what happens?"
She paused for a second to look the pair of them squarely in the eye, making sure that Obi-Wan knew exactly how she felt about the situation.
She didn't expect them to answer her question.
"I don't want to hide and I don't want to put yet another one of my friends in danger. These people are after me and me alone. I don't want to involve anyone else."
She hoped that the Captain would somehow understand and reconsider but that wasn't to be the case.
The only person that probably wouldn't like her to go was Anakin but he had no say in the matter, even more so after what had transpired between him and Obi-Wan just minutes before.
Captain Typho's voice was soft but commanding at the same time as he spoke to her.
"I'm sorry senator but this is the way it has to be, you're not safe here. Besides Dorme will be fine, she was trained for precisely this purpose."
Padme was silenced from making any comment by Dorme's gentle touch on her arm, pulling her attention to her dear friend and handmaiden.
"Please don't worry m'lady, I'm ready for this, I would rather I was the one in danger than you, your work is too important for you to throw everything away trying to prove how brave you are, when we already know."
She stared into Dorme's eyes wanting to make sure that her friend could see how grateful she was to have her friendship and for the kind words.
The kind honest words that made her yield.
"Fine I'll go along with it but that doesn't mean I have to like it."
Dorme gave her a hug and once that was over she sort out Obi-Wan's eyes, now that she had conceded to his plan she easily met his gaze.
"So Master Kenobi, when would you like me to be ready?"
She tried to keep an unimpressed expression on her face but it wasn't working, the idea of being alone with him at the forefront of her mind making it difficult for her to be angry with him.
She really did hate the fact that he had this effect on her.
With kind undemanding eyes he answered her.
"Is an hour long enough? Its late afternoon now, I don't want to leave it much longer and please dress down, as to not draw attention to you."
/ I know it will be difficult but try. /
He hadn't even waited a second between talking and sending the message, making her jump slightly.
She couldn't help but smile at him though.
"An hour will be fine, I'll pack light. Well if you'll excuse me, I'll see you in an hour gentlemen."
Standing she gave them all a nod of her head and then she went into her bedroom followed by Dorme.
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TBC...
Ok that's the first part. The next part is almost finished and I hope to have it up within a week. Let me know what you think. Hope you all liked it. Take Care, Sassy.
This story was originally intended to be a one parter but I've decided to split in two to make it more reader friendly. It was inspired by Darren Hayes Insatiable.
Summary: AU of beginning of AOTC. Unknown to many Obi-Wan and Padme have seen each other over the past 10 years. Anything bordered by ///////////////////////////////// is a flashback.
Please review and let me know what you think, without you guys I would not have the motivation to write.
Please enjoy.
Insatiable
"Senator Amidala, the Jedi are in the lift now and will be here any minute."
Padme took in a deep breath, hoping it would calm her overactive nerves, unfortunately it didn't seem to work effectively enough.
She stood on her balcony with her captain of security watching the Coruscant traffic speed past, desperately trying to hide how eager she was to see the Jedi that was about to walk back into her life again.
Cautiously she looked at him from the corner of her eye to find him staring aimlessly into the busy skyline; he didn't seem to be paying much attention to her.
She realised that this was probably the first time that Captain Typho was going to meet a Jedi and supposed that his own excitement and curiosity was at the forefront of his mind at the moment.
Closing her eyes she let the slight breeze cleanse her face, the cool air lightly passing over her features, helping her to relax.
Jar-Jar's excited voice filtered into her ears.
They were here.
Padme's heartbeat began to speed up a little but she was determined to keep her composure.
This was it.
Hearing the Gungan call out to her, she slowly turned away from the window walking back into the main sitting room and as she lifted her gaze to the arched entrance of the room her eyes were met by another's.
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Anakin had been driving him crazy all morning.
The boy had not been able to keep his excitement at the prospect of seeing Senator Amidala again after so many years, under control ever since the council had assigned them their new mission.
Obi-Wan had to admit that he too was anxious to see her but at the same time he was still very much in control of his feelings.
Even now as they stood in the turbo lift that was leading them to her, his Padawan was constantly fidgeting, running his hands through his hair, shifting his weight from foot to foot.
He just wished that Anakin would relax.
He supposed that maybe he was only irritated by his apprentice's actions because he was feeling exactly the same way but just unable to show it so publicly.
He tried to calm the young man that had become like a son to him, with wise words but they seemed to have little effect, which was more and more the case these days.
Obi-Wan didn't have time to ponder the thought as the lift came to a halt and the silver doors spread apart to allow them entrance to the apartment.
They both had only taken a few steps when a familiar face appeared to greet them.
"Obi! Oh Obi itsa good to be seeing you!"
Jar-Jar Binks quickly and forcefully grabbed a hold of his hand, shaking it vigorously.
"Hello Jar-Jar. Its good to see you too dear friend."
After greeting Anakin the clumsy Gungan lead them in to meet the others, calling out to Padme, announcing their arrival.
Walking into the large sitting room his eyes found her immediately, in return her eyes found his and he held her gaze.
He stood still for a moment, drinking in the image of her, was it possible that she had grown more beautiful since the last time he saw her?
Walking towards her, she presented him with that smile she knew drove him crazy and that was it, as far as he knew they were the only two people in the room.
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Her heart was racing wildly within her chest, so much so that she thought it might explode any minute.
His clear blue eyes were locked in a heated gaze with hers, looking straight into her soul.
Oh how she'd missed those eyes and the emotions they could evoke in her.
She watched Obi-Wan swagger towards her with a predatory look in those expressive orbs, causing her to smile the smile she saved only for him as he got closer.
Offering her hand to him she hadn't anticipated the warmth that filled her body along with the shiver that went down her spine, as his rough but gentle hand enveloped hers.
Then like music to her ears his heavenly accented voice slipped into her consciousness, it really had been far too long.
"It's a pleasure to see you again m'lady."
He completely surprised her when he leaned forward, bringing her hand towards his mouth and laid a feather light kiss on the back of her hand. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Padme's breathing came out in sort erratic breaths, her damp hair clung to the side of her face, her body fast becoming overheated with desire while she tried in vain to keep her grip on reality.
Her trembling hands scraped through Obi-Wan's cropped hair, effectively holding his head in place wanting him to stay there forever, but at the same time wanting his creative mouth covering hers.
The need to kiss him overwhelming her, she pulled his face away from her heaving chest and brought him up to her waiting lips.
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Her cheeks turned pink as the vision left as quickly as it came but succeeded in leaving behind the passion of that night.
The clearing of a throat brought her back to the here and now while forcing her to look behind Obi-Wan.
At first glance she didn't recognise the boy at all but then a familiar smile spread across his face she knew instantly.
"Ani?"
She noticed him cringe at the use of his nickname and laughed inside.
"My you've grown."
Seeing him like this suddenly put into perspective just how much time had passed since she'd first met Obi-Wan.
She could vaguely hear Anakin talking as she quickly took a sneak peak at Obi-Wan.
If it weren't for the thin beard that covered his cheeks and jaw then he'd still look not a day over 25, but even with it he looked younger than he was.
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He didn't know what had made him kiss her hand, while it wasn't a totally inappropriate way for a Jedi to greet an old friend, it certainly was out of character for him when he was with Anakin.
He'd felt his apprentice's surprise at his actions and Obi-Wan knew that it would be difficult to fight off Anakin's questions that were without a doubt bound to be asked when they were alone.
For now though Anakin was distracted by the beautiful creature before them.
Obi-Wan's mind being so finely in tune with Padme's, he knew that she hadn't been listening to a word his apprentice had been saying, which was about to become quite an embarrassing situation as Anakin waited for her reply.
To save her graces he decided to help her out.
/ He's infatuated with you./
The smile that played across her lips was directed at Anakin but he knew it was as a result of the message he'd sent her.
"Oh Anakin you'll always be the little boy I met on Tatooine."
And with that she turned and made her way over to the couches in the middle of the room, missing the unimpressed look painted on Anakin's face.
Obi-Wan however, had been fully aware of his Padawan's displeasure, it would take a long time for the boy's ego to recover from that comment.
He was just about to cross the room and join her when someone he assumed to be one of her personal guards, as he introduced himself blocked his path.
It was clear that he was going to have to be content with appreciating her from afar, for now anyway.
Introducing Anakin, he listened intently at Captain Typho's words and tried to remain focused on what the man was saying but found his attention diverting over to what was happening on the couch where she sat talking to one of her handmaidens.
Obi-Wan adjusted his hearing slightly so that he could hear their whispered words, catching the delightful sound of her nervous laughter.
"Oh Dorme...... Please.....stop.....you're so bad."
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"Oh Obi-Wan.....Please, please! Now, I need you now! Oh yes!"
He barely recognised her voice as it was distorted with desire, her out of breath moans drifting into his ears while he continued to feast on her, not quite ready to leave her most private of places yet.
"Oh Love.....Obi-Wan please, I want you inside me."
His hands held her thighs still as her body writhed under his ministrations, he knew she was close.
A flick of his tongue later.
"Oh by the gods don't stop, don't ever stop!"
He chuckled inwardly at her indecision.
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"Master? Master are you alright?"
Obi-Wan physically shook the powerful image from his mind before there was any chance of Anakin picking up on it.
"Master?"
"Yes Anakin, I'm fine. I'm sorry do excuse me Captain Typho, I was just sensing something in the force."
Taking a calming breath to slow his breathing he hoped that his little lie had worked.
"I didn't feel anything."
Oh for force sake.
"Gentlemen please come and sit down."
He thanked the force for Padme for what must have been the millionth time since he'd met her, and along with the others made his way over to join her.
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She'd felt his eyes looking in her direction and lifted her head to see the wanton look in his eyes as he stared over at her.
She had no idea what he was thinking of but the strength of the emotion she could see made her swallow involuntary.
Anakin distracted him and she saw him say something back, but not sure what.
He seemed worried about something though as she watched him take a deep breath and relax a little, then suddenly a slightly panicked look came over his face after Anakin said something.
Padme decided to help Obi-Wan out a little like he'd done for earlier, by calling them over to sit with her.
As they approached she tried hard to keep her feelings under control and not act like a lovesick teenager, she was 24 after all and now was the time to be serious, they had important matters to discuss.
Captain Typho spoke first.
"As I was saying before Master Kenobi, I'm grateful for your assistance, we could use all the help we can get."
"You're welcome Captain."
She drew everyone's attention to her as she spoke, her eyes fixed on Obi- Wan making sure he knew how serious she was.
"I want to find out who's trying to kill me."
She saw him role his eyes briefly, taking a breath and choosing his words carefully.
She already knew what he was going to say before he said.
"I will protect you to the best of my ability m'lady but my orders do not permit me to investigate further into the situation."
She could see the affection he had for her in his eyes but along with it was a look that meant he wasn't going to change his mind and she shouldn't argue with him about it.
/I want to find them too but its out of my hands./
She had just been about to challenge him, albeit feebly, because it was what she servants had become accustomed to, when his heartfelt words swept into her mind.
"Don't worry Padme, we'll find out whose behind all this, you can count on us."
It would appear she hadn't needed to protest as Anakin's unanticipated statement disturbed the short silence that had filled the room.
She looked straight to Obi-Wan for his reaction, while his eyes gave away a little of the annoyance he was feeling the rest of his features were completely unreadable.
It was only then that she realised that she'd never seen Obi-Wan angry, she knew it wasn't good for a Jedi to feel anger but surely at some points they felt it just like everyone else.
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He couldn't quite believe he'd heard what he'd just heard.
Anakin knew better that to contradict him in front of others, it was bad enough that the boy thought he had the authority to do so in private on occasion.
He fixed his stare upon his apprentice, letting the boy clearly see that he wasn't amused at his little outburst.
"Padawan, we have strict instructions from the council to protect the senator and nothing else, we will not...."
He was shocked to say the least when the boy had the cheek to cut him off mid-sentence.
"Yes but Master you said yourself that it was a waste to use Jedi as simple bodyguards. Therefore it would be a better use of our time to try and find out who wants to kill the senator and why?"
He fought hard to keep the volume of his voice down as the irritation at the total lack of respect Anakin was showing him took over for a moment before disappearing into the force.
"Padawan Skywalker you will not say another word on the matter. We will do exactly as the council has asked and you will not disrespect me like this again. Do I make myself clear?"
Anakin's head had bowed deeply under Obi-Wan's intense stare.
"Yes Master."
The words were spoken softly as his apprentice's embarrassment was obvious.
"You will know your place young one."
That was all he had left to say while they still had an audience but he knew Anakin knew there was still a bigger punishment to come.
An awkward silence had settled over the room and the longer it continued the more uncomfortable everyone became.
Obi-Wan was ready to continue and was delighted that so was Captain Typho as he broke the silence.
"What is it you have planned Master Kenobi?"
He looked towards the tall man where he sat beside Padme, knowing that what he was about to say was going to upset and annoy her but he hoped that the Captain would back him up.
"I spoke with Master Yoda and we both agreed that it wouldn't be safe for the senator to stay in this apartment."
He paused for a few seconds to let the idea settle somewhat but spoke again quickly before she could begin any protest.
"It would be too easy for them to make an attempt, but at the same time it would not be a good idea to make it known that she was somewhere else."
"I see, please continue."
"We thought that it would be best if the senator went with me to a secret location that only myself will know about, while a decoy was put into place here so that no one would know she had gone. My Padawan would remain here for your protection and to keep up the serade."
The room, again, returned to silence, each an every occupant thoroughly thinking over Obi-Wan's words.
He dare not look over at her.
He found it quite amusing that a man such as he, a Jedi that had battled against many a terrifying foe, a Sith no less, was afraid to look in the eyes of the woman he cared for more than any other, at this moment.
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She had sat quietly the whole time he had explained the plan that he and the head of the Jedi council had agreed upon, all the while biting her tongue, trying her best not to lose her temper.
She didn't like hiding, running away from her responsibilities, when were they going to figure that out?
After what had happened to Corde such a sort time ago, she didn't want to use the old decoy trick, it had worked a little too well last time and the wrong person died.
No never again, she wouldn't allow it.
She didn't know why Obi-Wan had even come and suggested such a thing, he knew that she'd be against it.
What was he thinking?
She looked straight at him, willing him to look over at her so that she could begin her tirade at him, but she did so in vain, he knew better than to look at her.
She was just about to speak when Captain Typho beat her to it.
"It does make sense, it would be the best way to keep her out of harms way. I'm not happy about her being out of my sight, not being in control of the situation but I trust you Master Kenobi. I know how you helped m'lady in the past against the Trade Federation. I've heard many stories of the battle you were involved in that day, what it was you defeated. I'm comfortable that I know m'lady would be safe with you and that she herself would be comfortable with you as you share a past together. So I'm happy to go along with what you have proposed."
Padme couldn't believe what she'd just heard.
"Thank you Captain. It's settled then."
That was it.
"Excuse me! I am here you know, there's no need to talk about me like I'm not in the room. Don't I get a say in what happens?"
She paused for a second to look the pair of them squarely in the eye, making sure that Obi-Wan knew exactly how she felt about the situation.
She didn't expect them to answer her question.
"I don't want to hide and I don't want to put yet another one of my friends in danger. These people are after me and me alone. I don't want to involve anyone else."
She hoped that the Captain would somehow understand and reconsider but that wasn't to be the case.
The only person that probably wouldn't like her to go was Anakin but he had no say in the matter, even more so after what had transpired between him and Obi-Wan just minutes before.
Captain Typho's voice was soft but commanding at the same time as he spoke to her.
"I'm sorry senator but this is the way it has to be, you're not safe here. Besides Dorme will be fine, she was trained for precisely this purpose."
Padme was silenced from making any comment by Dorme's gentle touch on her arm, pulling her attention to her dear friend and handmaiden.
"Please don't worry m'lady, I'm ready for this, I would rather I was the one in danger than you, your work is too important for you to throw everything away trying to prove how brave you are, when we already know."
She stared into Dorme's eyes wanting to make sure that her friend could see how grateful she was to have her friendship and for the kind words.
The kind honest words that made her yield.
"Fine I'll go along with it but that doesn't mean I have to like it."
Dorme gave her a hug and once that was over she sort out Obi-Wan's eyes, now that she had conceded to his plan she easily met his gaze.
"So Master Kenobi, when would you like me to be ready?"
She tried to keep an unimpressed expression on her face but it wasn't working, the idea of being alone with him at the forefront of her mind making it difficult for her to be angry with him.
She really did hate the fact that he had this effect on her.
With kind undemanding eyes he answered her.
"Is an hour long enough? Its late afternoon now, I don't want to leave it much longer and please dress down, as to not draw attention to you."
/ I know it will be difficult but try. /
He hadn't even waited a second between talking and sending the message, making her jump slightly.
She couldn't help but smile at him though.
"An hour will be fine, I'll pack light. Well if you'll excuse me, I'll see you in an hour gentlemen."
Standing she gave them all a nod of her head and then she went into her bedroom followed by Dorme.
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TBC...
Ok that's the first part. The next part is almost finished and I hope to have it up within a week. Let me know what you think. Hope you all liked it. Take Care, Sassy.