Chapter Two

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AN: Ahsoka is 11 and half human in this story, I know she is older. But for the sake of this story I made her younger. There is a reason. The first part of the Chapter was inspired by Fight like a Girl by Bomshel.

The one with the power to vanquish the dark lord approaches

Born to those that have thrice defied him

Born as the seventh month dies

And the dark lord will mark him as an equal

But he will have the power the Dark lord know not of

And either must die at the hand of the other

Neither can live while the other survives

The one with the power to vanquish the dark lord approaches

Born as the seventh month dies

Padme sat in her office, looking over the Senate budget. So far this war was draining the coffers. The Separatists did not want to want to make peace, as long Dooku was in charge. Not only was this war was tearing the Republic apart; it took her beloved away from her. Padme sat back in her chair and started to fiddle with her Japor Snippet. Anakin gave to her when they were children, he said it would bring her luck. And it hasn't let her down yet. She missed him, things had been tense between them since the Clovis Rush spy mission. Padme loved Anakin with her whole heart, but his jealous always would come between them. He was so terrified that he would lose her, either by death or to someone else; that he let his mind be clouded. It frustrated her to no end.

About to bang her head against her desk, Captain Typho opened the door with a smile.

Padme forced a smile, "Yes Captain?" she asked.

"There is someone here to see you." he said reveling a Togtrutan/human youngling.

The girl had the orange skin and the white markings of a Togtruta, and the silver blond hair and crystel blue eyes of a human. A perfect mixture of both. She was Ahsoka Tano, Anakin's padawan. She had been left on Coruscant, until her master returned from Mandalor. The girl was 11 years old, most Padawans were older; but with the War going on children had to grow up faster. The usually snippy girl Padme knew had red puff eyes and tear streak faced. Padme didn't have to be a Jedi to know the girl was upset about something. Getting up from her chair, Padme made her way to Ahsoka. Putting her hand on her shoulder, looking at Typho she nodded at him to leave. Typho left her with a longing look.

"Ahsoka what's wrong," Padme asked.

Ahsoka looked up at Padme with those big crystel blue eyes and rushed into Padme embrace. They sunk down to the ground, Padme held the girl while she cried.

"Shhh Little Rose," Padme said softly,"Tell me whats wrong."

Ahsoka sniffled and looked down, "The other Padawans were teasing me. They say I'm too young, not that powerful, and I'm funny looking. I shouldn't be Anakin Skywalker's padawan at all."

Padme was livid, children could be cruel. She knew this from her own past, they would tease Padme about her teeth, hair, and how smart she was. It wasn't right, as future Jedi that should not behave that way. Padme thought about talking to Master Yoda about this. Better not, it would only make Ahsoka more of a target. She would discuss this with Anakin, she knew he had a no tolerance for bulling. But until then, Ahsoka needed her own defense. Gentle lifting the girl's chin to her gaze, Padme wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve.

"Ahsoka, I going give you some advice my mother gave me," Padme said, "She told me I was brave and beautiful, so are you. Then she went on to tell me to hold my head high, don't ever let them define the light in your eyes, love yourself and give them hell. Lastly you can take on this universe, just stand and be strong. Do you understand?"

Ahsoka nodded and they both stood up. Ahsoka hugged Padme tightly and Padme kissed the girls head. "Thank you so much Senator, you give the best advice. No wonder my Master visits you do much" she said skipping off.

"Yeah that why he visits me." Padme thought blushing a deep red at the thought of the things that have went on in this office, on the desk, and the floor.

Deciding to go home, Padme packed up her work for the day. Entering her apartment, she was greeted by Threepio. "Hello Miss Padme." he greeted.

"Hello Threepio." she said, giving him her cloak.

Padme went to her closet, changing out of her heavy robes and letting her hair down from the eccentric hair style. She changed into a simple gown of lilac with pink hues, her hair fell down to her hips is soft curls. Going back into the bedroom, Padme noticed that there was a wicker basket of blood red apples on her bed with a note beside it.

"Threepio, has there been anyone by today." Padme asked.

"No Miss Padme," he said waddling into the room.

"Then how did this basket get in here."

"Oh dear me, I don't know." he said fussing.

Padme walked over to the basket and picked up the note.

To: Lady Skywalker

From: Gringotts Wizard Banks

Dear Lady Skywalker (Nee Granger),

I, Griphook, sadly inform you of the passing Andromeda Tonks (nee Black). The funeral is in two days' time; then the reading of the Will commences afterwards and the custody of Edward Remus Tonks will be discussed. We would like for both you and you husband to come.

Griphook

P.S. Please do not worry about the vault accident eight years ago.

The note fell from her hands, her hands shaking. "Are you okay, Miss Padme?"

Finding her voice, "Yes, you can shut down for the night."

After he left, Padme sat on her bed, thinking about secrets that she has kept from everyone but her parents and sister. Padme once told Anakin that secrets destroyed, hers would surely destroy any trust that he had left in her.

Padme Naberrie Amidala was not always her name, her birth name was really Hermione Jean Granger. Jobal and Ruwee gave her the name Padme, when they adopted her at 13. She finally became Padme permanently after a heartbreaking betrayal seven years ago. Griphook was the first one to even contact her in seven years. Maybe she shouldn't go. But then she remembered something.

"Promise us you will take care of him if anything happens to us. Please be Teddy's Godmother, Hermione."

"Of course Remus, I promise."

"I made a promise to you Remus and I will keep it,"

AN: Review please!