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Chapter 1

Note: I use George Lucas lines and my own!

32 BBY (9 years later) Flashback

Crowds lined the street in front of Theed Palace on Naboo. Children laughed and shouted as the parade reached the palace. Boss Nass, leader of the Gungans dismounted from his ride with grace. But Jar Jar Binks had a bit of trouble dismounting. They walked up the steps to the front of the palace. Many were assembled there including Queen Amidala, Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padawan Anakin Skywalker, the newly-elected Chancellor Palpatine, and Serlalee Orlara who had just been nominated as Senator of Coruscant. The Queen handed over a glowing blue ball and handed it to Boss Nass who lifted it into the air with a shout of "Peace!"

The day before a funeral pyre had been set up and Qui-Gon's body was burned. Queen Amidala, Jar Jar Binks, Boss Nass, and Chancellor Palpatine looked on with great sadness.

"What is to become of me now?" Anakin asked.

"The Council has given me permission to train you. You will be a Jedi. I promise."

Meanwhile Masters Windu and Yoda were having a conversation of their own.

"Always two there are. No more no less. A master and an apprentice." Yoda said.

"But who was killed? The Master or the apprentice?" Mace asked.

While it seemed that Chancellor Palpatine and Serlalee were mourning the loss of Qui-Gon Jinn, on the inside they wore triumphant smiles.

"Only two? That's what you think Master Yoda!" Serlalee thought.

"Everything is going just like I planned." Chancellor Palpatine thought as the flames continued to burn bright, engulfing Qui-Gon's body.

Later that same day at Chancellor Palpatine's Senatorial estate, Serlalee was in her room. If she was going to become Senator then she was going to have to live on Coruscant permanently. The newly elected Chancellor found his old Senatorial advisor diligently packing.

"I believe you will make a good Senator. You represent the people well and I think they will want you to represent them."

"Thank you Chancellor." Serlalee said, turning around to put more things into her suitcase.

"I've said it before, you're one the most wisest and talented young politicians I know. I know you can go far. I'm very proud of you." Palpatine said with a reassuring smile.

"Well I've learned everything I know from you, Chancellor." Serlalee said with a smile.

"Please let's forget the formalities for once, Serlalee." Palpatine said as Serlalee looked into his bright blue eyes.

As they looked into each other's eyes a spark passed between them. In that moment Serlalee knew. She knew that she had fallen head over heels in love with Palpatine, her master, her mentor, and the Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. And suddenly their lips met in a tender, passionate kiss. After a minute they broke away. Palpatine knew he had fallen in love with his apprentice. They smiled and kissed again releasing all the love they had for each other into the kiss.

End Flashback 22 BBY

There is unrest in the Galactic Senate. Several thousand solar systems have declared their intentions to leave the Republic. This Separatist movement, under the leadership of the mysterious Count Dooku, has made it difficult for the limited number of Jedi Knights to maintain peace and order in the galaxy. Senator Amidala, the former Queen of Naboo, is returning to the Galactic Senate to vote on the critical issue of creating an ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC to assist the overwhelmed Jedi…

As Senator Serlalee Orlara of Coruscant sat in the office of the Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic she barely listened to the conversation going on between the Chancellor and the few members of the Jedi Council. She daydreamed about the events of the past 10 years. Her nomination to become Senator, Qui-Gon's funeral, the parade at Naboo, the fateful day where she started her relationship with the Chancellor. Soon after their relationship started she moved in with him but kept her Senatorial apartment so as not to raise suspicion, no one was to know of her new relationship with the Chancellor. As she started to think about where that relationship had gone over the years she suddenly came back to reality by the Chancellor's words.

"I will not let this Republic, which has stood for a thousand years, be split in two. My negotiations will not fail." Palpatine said to the Jedi

"If they do, you must realize there aren't enough Jedi to protect the Republic… we're keepers of the peace not soldiers." Mace Windu replied.

"Master Yoda, do you really think it will come to war?" The Chancellor asked the small green-skinned Jedi Master.

"Hmm, the Dark Side clouds everything. Impossible to see, the future is." Yoda replied as a hologram appeared in front of the Chancellor.

"The Loyalist committee has arrived, Your Honor."

"Good. Send them in." Palpatine said as the Jedi got up to leave and Senator Padme Amidala entered with her aides.

"Senator Amidala, the tragedy on the landing platform. Seeing you alive, brings warm feelings to my heart." Yoda said to the Senator.

"Do you have any idea who's behind this attack?" Padme asked the Jedi.

Palpatine and Serlalee exchanged glances with each other.

"Master Jedi, may I suggest that the Senator be placed under the protection of your graces?" Palaptine suggested.

"You really think that is a wise decision during these stressful times?" asked Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan.

"Chancellor, if I may comment, I do not believe…" Padme quickly retorted.

"The situation is that serious? Oh but I do, Senator. I realize all too well that additional security might be disruptive for you, but…perhaps someone you're familiar with. And old friend, like Master Kenobi." Palpatine said, smiling

"That's possible. He's just come back from a trade dispute on Antion." Mace said.

"Then it's settled." Palpatine said.

"Thank you Master Jedi" Padme said as she walked towards the Chancellor's desk.

Later that night as Serlalee looked over the reports Padme has submitted about rejecting the Military Creation Act she found her thoughts wandering. She was very happy but she knew that anything could happen and that she was at risk from being kidnapped or killed same as Palpatine. As she started to look over more reports she heard the familiar footsteps she had grown accustomed to over the past 10 years.

"Hey stranger." Serlalee said as Palpatine drew up a chair behind her and began to massage her shoulders.

"You're so tense, my darling." Palpatine said.

"It's all these reports Senator Amidala has submitted about the disadvantages of the Military Creation Act. She's just so determined."

"Well soon she will be on Naboo and it will be voted in easily. Everything is under control." Palpatine said, smiling reassuringly.

"I know you. Everything will be all right. I trust you completely." Serlalee said, turning around to face him, smiling.

"You only just trust me?"

"I also love you more than life itself." Serlalee said.

They kissed each other sweetly and tenderly. Palpatine broke away first much to Serlalee's disappointment. He then reached into his robes and pulled out a red velvet box.

"What's that?" Serlaleee asked.

"A present." Palpatine said, a slight smile forming

"Is it for me?" Serlalee asked, her childlike curiosity taking over.

"Maybe."

"You know I hate it when you tease me like that!" she said, playfully slapping her lover's arm.

Palpatine handed over the box and she opened it eagerly to find a gold ring with delicate flower carvings on it.

"I love it! What's it for?"

"Well it's been 10 years. I saw this and thought of you. And I will be happy knowing that you'll wear a ring on your finger given to you by me." Palpatine said.

"Thank you so much. I love it and I love you." Serlalee said as she put it on her second finger on her right hand.

"I love you too, my dear girl." Palpatine said as they kissed again, expressing their love for each other.

A/N: WOOHOO! LOVE PALPATINE ROMANCE! There's not enough of it. I think it would be interesting to see a Padme/Palpatine thing. But that's not in this story. I don't know if I'll go up to M. I think maybe at the end of Attack of Clones or during Revenge of the Sith. Reviews are cool!