Imperfect

by Jedi Aayla

Kit Fisto and his Padawan, Zen Damaris (OC) are sent to escort Ala Barekk (OC), a senator-in-training under the observation of Padme Amidala, to Naboo in the Senator's place after the Queen Jamillia of Naboo is attacked by a Zabrak appearing to be a Jedi, though no Jedi recognizes her. Takes place two years before Episode II. Contains OC's

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars, or the characters Palpatine, Padme, Kit Fisto etc. However I do own Zen Damaris, Ala Barekk, and what ever other OC's pop up.

Coruscant, 24 BBY

"And we will now address the incident on Naboo," Supreme Chancellor Palpatine announced to the senate, "Senator Amidala, you may take the floor."

One of the many pods of the senate room, this particular one carrying Senator Padmé Amidala, Jar Jar Binks, and one of the senator's handmaidens, detached itself from its place at the wall. The pod made its way into the vast open space of the room, and the Senator began to speak.

"As many of you already know, there was an attempt on the Queen of Naboo's life yesterday. She is unharmed, but this display of aggression only—" another senator interrupted the former Queen: "Senator Amidala, before you begin to complain about how much of an injustice this is, tell us exactly who the culprit was."

Padmé took a deep breath, "The assassin was a young Zabrak girl, maybe sixteen or seventeen. After she was killed, the queen's guards found a Lightsaber on her. Does that satisfy you, Senator Dareen?"

The other senator nodded, staying silent. Senator Amidala turned her view to the Chancellor as he addressed her.

"Senator, what do you suggest we do?" he said, "an issue like this has no place in the senate. Local security should be taking care of this."

Padmé didn't bother to argue as her pod returned to its place at the wall.

()()()()()()

The former Queen of Naboo exited her pod, her handmaiden and Jar Jar following. She was met at the entrance to the hallway by a tall, thin, young brunette girl with light blue eyes. It was Ala Barekk, the girl from Naboo that she was training in politics.

"Senator," the young girl said, attempting to hide her very strong accent.

"Ala, I've told you before, call me Padmé," the Senator replied.

"Yes…Padmé," the girl said in the usual tone she used when she needed to tell Padmé something.

"Ala, is there something I need to know?" the senator asked.

"The Queen of Naboo has requested you."

"I'm occupied here, I can't leave on a moment's notice."

"I told her that, but, she wouldn't listen."

"You go."

There was a moment of silence before Ala managed to say "What?"

"You're training to be a senator, you're going to have to go on trips like these. I'll arrange for a Jedi to escort you."