Disclaimer: I do not own any of the before seen characters. They are owned by George Lucas of Lucas Films.

Author's Note: In my story, Anakin will not become Darth Vader! Padme does not deserve that and Hayden Christensen, who plays Anakin in Episode 2, is way too cute to be evil!!!!!!

Senator Amidala sat in the council room, a stern look on her face. Her ship had been attacked the day before and the council was talking about giving extra guards. She was not happy about it at all.

"With all due respect, M'lady," she said to the queen, "I believe that I do not need any more guards. I have very little privacy as it is, and with the addition that you are proposing, what little I have will be lessened yet more."

Queen Chimari looked at the young woman and smiled sympatheticly. "I know, Senator, that you do not like the idea, but it is necessary. Maybe if we could arrange for an old friend of yours. Perhaps Jedi Master Kenobi."

Where there's Obi-Wan, thought Padme, there most likely will be Anakin Skywalker. Padme hadn't seen the sweet little boy for nearly ten years and she definitely didn't want to pass up the opportunity to get reacquainted. "I suppose that I could live with that."

"Good, Senator. I shall arrange for it immediately. You may go."

Padme curtsied and walked quietly out of the room.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Anakin sat on the shuttle in quite a nervous state. Obi-Wan noticed and came ever to him.

"Nervous, Anakin?"

"Yes, Master. I haven't seen her for nearly ten years. What if she doesn't remember me?"

"I'm sure she will, young one, I'm sure she will."

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Padme sat in her room, waiting for the Jedi Master and his Padawan apprentice to arrive. After what seemed like an eternity, Sabe came in to announce their arrival. Moments later, two men were in the door way. As she stood to greet them, one stepped forward. It was Obi-Wan.

"Senator Amidala, it is nice to see you again."

"Master Kenobi, the pleasure is all mine." She turned to the younger man, who stood a few steps behind Obi-Wan. "And who is you're accomplice?" The boy's bright blue eyes darkened with fear and disappointment. Something about those eyes stuck in her mind. It was almost like she had seen them before. Then, it clicked. "Ani? Is that you?"

"Yes, M'lady." What was I thinking? He scolded himself. Why would she care about me? To her, I'll always be a little boy.

"My, Ani, you've grown. I hardly recognize you." Quite handsome, I mean, she thought.

"So have you, M'lady…more beautiful, I mean."