Author's Note: Leia is 7 standard years old and in what we would consider the second grade. She's going to a private school, where her mother the Queen is the founder and headmistress. It is a school secretly run by the Rebel Alliance where they teach and train future rebels.
This is my first Star Wars fan fiction. Please review.
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars; I am just a huge fan.
Honor Thy Mother and Father
Leia sat on the school transport on her way home. Alderaan's beautiful scenery passed by but all she could look at was the woman on the holographic cover of the book she borrowed from the school library. She studied the beautiful features, her smile, and her brown eyes. She couldn't help but notice they were similar to her own.
Her teacher, Professor Joria, took her class to the school's library today and told them to find any book that interests them and that they would write a book report. The library was massive. Two floors, with shelves that went from the floor to the ceiling, with books from all over the galaxy and on any subject you could imagine throughout history. The Alderaan System School for Gifted Younglings was dedicated to teaching their children about the old Republic and democracy. They taught from grades one to twelve. When younglings entered they learned basic subjects and when they were old enough they were trained in military tactics, combat training, and space travel. All this had to remain a secret from the Empire and so it was disguised as a prestigious private school for gifted younglings. The Queen founded the school 6 standard years ago in hopes that one day the children who attended would bring peace and democracy back to the galaxy.
Leia walked all over the library and stopped in front of the biography section. Her eyes landed on a book: The Biography of Senator Padme Amidala of Naboo. Leia knew she found the book she would read for her report.
The school transport dropped Leia off in front of her castle. She said good-bye to her friends and the transport pilot. When she saw her father waiting for her she ran into his arms and kissed him on the cheek. Bail carried Leia inside their castle. "How was school today, my princess?"
"Wonderful! I have a book report to work on during the weekend. This is the book I took out." Leia handed her father her book and he looked at the cover. A wave of sadness came over him and Leia saw his face change. "Leia did you pick out this book all by yourself?"
"Yes. I felt drawn to read it for some reason. Did you know her, daddy? She was a senator too. She died around the time the Republic fell."
"I did know her. She was very kind, and strong, and she really believed in democracy. She was also a good friend."
"Daddy, will you help me with my report?"
Bail smiled at his daughter. "Of course I will help you, my little princess." He knew a day would come soon when he and his wife would have to tell Leia about her birth mother. She could never know about her birth father, Anakin Skywalker, now known as Darth Vader to the Galaxy. Only Bail, Yoda, Obi-Wan and the Emperor knew they were the same person. Bail had discussed with Yoda and Obi-Wan on the day of Leia's birth that no one must ever find out that she's Anakin's daughter because the Emperor could kill her or worse train her to use the Dark side of the Force.
Bail and Leia read the book together and Leia asked him a lot of questions the book couldn't answer. The book focused on Padme's political career, which Leia was very much interested in learning. She was surprised to learn that the Emperor was once the Senator of Naboo and advised Queen Amidala to Vote Confidence in Supreme Chancellor Valorum. However, Leia wanted to know more about Padme's personal life. She couldn't believe that after Padme died it was discovered that she was pregnant and had been secretly married. The identity of her husband and father of her child is still unknown. When Leia asked how did she die Bail told her she died from complications during labor but many believe she was assassinated by Emperor Palpatine for leading the Delegation of 2,000, a pledge signed by a group of Senators who opposed Palpatine's rule. Bail said that Padme was a strong willed politician who served the Republic with love and dedication. She believed in democracy and that a diplomatic solution could be achieved even during a full blown war.
That week Bail came home from an Imperial Senate meeting and Leia ran to him waving her report in her hand, "I got an A, Daddy!"
"Leia, I am so proud of you. I knew you would do well. Now go wash up for dinner." Bail kissed her on the forehead before she ran off. The Queen came in and greeted her husband. "Leia was so excited about her grade, she couldn't wait to tell you. She was really dedicated to this report. She hasn't let that book out her sight since she brought it home." The Queen was happy to see her daughter excited about her studies but a bit worried about how overly dedicated she was to this report. She thought Leia was still too young to know that Padme was her birth mother. She wanted to protect Leia from the sad reality as long as she could. "I think it's time we told Leia the truth," Bail said sadly.
"No - not yet. She's still too young."
"Our daughter is smarter way beyond her years. I know she will be able to handle it. I also get the feeling that on some level she already knows." Bail turned to look out onto Alderaan's scenic mountains. The Queen followed him. "What do you mean? How could she possibly know?"
"My love, there is something I never told you about Leia's true heritage." The Queen knew she should sit down for this. Bail sat next to her and took her hands into his. "I decided it would be best not to tell you because we need to protect Leia. The Queen looked worried. " Protect her from what, from who?"
"From the Emperor. From Darth Vader." The Queen had a look of fear on her face and her eyes began to tear. Bail held her in his arms and continued, "Leia's father was Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi who was very strong in the Force. Leia has that power too but the Emperor can never find out about her gift. That is why I couldn't tell you and why we can never tell Leia about her father or that she is Force sensitive." The Queen looked up into his eyes. "But why do we have to tell her she's adopted now?"
"Even though she doesn't know about her Force abilities I think she somehow unknowingly uses them. I think she somehow already senses the truth. It can't be a coincidence that she found that particular biography and she feels very drawn to Padme. If we don't tell her now it may be more painful for her to hear in the future." The Queen heard what Bail said, though she was still shocked by the news; she knew her husband was right. "We will tell her tonight."
A suspicious man sat in his office late at night and secretly contacted Governor Tarkin via hologram. "Professor Gnaw, do you have any news?" "Yes, what we suspected all along is true. The Alderaan System School for Gifted Younglings is run by the Rebel Alliance. I am now sending you the records from the school including all the names of the faculty and students."
"Thank you. We will take care of this problem immediately."
A/N: I hope you liked it. Please review and I will update soon.