Huzzah! I got three reviews! Will there be more in this chapter since there is Obi/Padme interaction? We shall see! Ok, so this is following a little by the movie but I didn't see how else the interaction started. What I wrote was allot of off scene action so not to plagiarize. Well, go on and read! Don't forget to review. Reviews make me happy!
And as for who is cuter... I have to agree with Jedi Master Kekelina, though Anakin comes in second place. The guy with all the mental problems always catches my heart in the end.
This day was one that Padme, Queen of Naboo would like to have stricken from her memory in the years to come. Here she was following behind the Viceroy and Sabe, and she not allowed to voice her opinion. If truth be told, every answer Sabe gave would have been what she would have said. Still, it wasn't the same as if she were telling them off. She bit down on her tongue until she could taste a metallic flavor.
"Padme, don't look so nervous." Rabe said as she grasped the Queen's hand.
Ah, to be called by her real name was something she missed. Padme was something that she had chosen to protect her true identity. At first she thought it absurd but as time went on, the young girl soon realized how handy it was. She could leave the palace when needed and spend the day being a normal Naboo citizen. Her face was straight laced. "Sorry but it is hard to have anything but a frown."
"Negotiations don't seem to be going so well." Rabe added though remembering to keep her voice at a whisper. She didn't want any trouble. "Hey, look at that!"
Padme raised her eyes to the terrace above. There were two men situated upon the walkway with what looked to be a Gungan! What in the heavens would a Gungan be doing in the city? She knitted her brow but said nothing. Were they trying to escape Theed and go somewhere else? No, they couldn't be from here. Their clothing was too absurd.
Just as she let go of Rabe's hand, the two men leapt from the terrace and began to strike down the droids. Could these men be Jedi's? Were they sent here to help? Her breaths quickened.
"Oh my goodness!" cried Yane as she clung to Sache's shoulder. "Jedi Knights!"
With not even a glance behind her, Sabe took a step forward. Her eyes were captivated by the Jedi. She had never seen such swift movements before or a man so rugged it pleased her. Well, maybe there was the pilot who flirted with her every morning but she didn't even know his name yet.
Sabe turned her attention to the older Jedi and nodded her head when he suggested that they get out of the streets. Soon the droids would be on their tail.
Padme came up behind Sabe when the group was tucked away in a small alley. She went to touch her handmaiden's shoulder but she halted. Her head turned in the direction of the younger Jedi. Even though she wanted to look away, she couldn't. There was something about him. Oh, was he handsome. Suddenly she closed her eyes as shivers ran down her spine. How could she think such a thing? You silly girl, Padme told herself, the mission.
"You alright?" asked a soothing voice.
Raising her hand to her forehead, Padme felt a pair of eyes on her. She glanced up and over to the younger Jedi. He was standing right beside her! Padme cleared her throat. "Yes."
That was the end of their encounter. He had turned his attention to the older Jedi and so Padme did as well. The only thing she had heard was if they had transports. Oh no! She had probably missed something important! Well, she could always ask Sabe what she had missed, but then Sabe would start her endless line of questions. Asking a simple question wasn't easy with that girl.
Padme followed close behind until they reached the hanger doors. Her mind whirled as to why they had come here. She didn't want to leave her people! Still, she had no clue as to what was going to happen next. When setting her eyes to the hanger, there were droids everywhere!
Her skin crawled with disgusts and he hatred toward those machines. They were only doing as they were commanded. For that she could only hate that they were programmed for evil.
Her gaze upon Sabe was intense and never wavering. It was now the handmaiden's moment to prove herself. Friendship only went so far. In these cases, Padme saw the two of them as colleagues.
Sabe could feel her palms begin to sweat. To leave or to stay? Well, that would be an easy answer. The Queen wanted to stay and so that was going to be her answer. "Thank you Ambassador but my place is with my people."
Scream was what Padme wanted to do. Who did these Jedi think they were to suggest that she should leave? Did they know the future? No they didn't! For a quick second her dark eyes glared at the older Jedi. Pompous and rude was what she thought of him. He was just like all the others. She felt like being in the royal garb, for then he would know how she truly felt.
It was a relief to hear that Solo Bibble and Captain Panaka were on her side. They were doing a good job of defending their cause but still the Jedi would not listen to any of them.
Sabe was flushed and Padme could see the frustration in the young girl. When the handmaiden turned to her, Padme knew that her response would have to be subtitle yet enough for Sabe to have an answer. "We are brave your highness." She replied.
With that, everything seemed to take off. Yes, Padme didn't want to go but maybe she could plea before the senate and stop this horrible invasion before it got out of hand. She turned to Yane. "You and Sache will stay here."
"But…" Yane stuttered.
Padme shook her head and then left with the others. It was best that her younger handmaidens stay behind. They were only twelve and thirteen. Safety was her number one key in this action. The Jedi may have had some tricks up their sleeves but so did she.
Glancing over her shoulder, Sabe smiled at Padme. There was just something about her that let the world know, everything is going to be alright. Sabe turned her attention back to the Jedi who were leading them. She knew getting on the ship was not going to be easy and she was right. Within moments they were battling droids and telling the group to get on bored.
Sabe raced into the ship. Her feet did not stop until she had reached the small area designated for the Queen. She placed a hand over her heart. How frightening this all was but at the same time, she loved it. What an adventure they were on! She rushed over to Padme's side. "Are you alright your highness?"
"Yes." Padme smiled. "You did a good job out there."
"Really?"
Padme quirked her brow. "I would have done better but we will have to settle for what you accomplished."
Eirtae and Rabe came bounding in, with Rabe closing the door behind her. The two were out of breath. Sabe said nothing to them. "How long shall we continue this?"
"Until we reach Croissant and then we will go back to normal."
Sabe tilted her head. "Normal…"
Suddenly there was a noise that not only hurt the ear drums but rattled the ship. Rabe grasped Pamde before she could fall to the ground. "What was that?"
"Were not out of the fire yet!" stated a shaken Sabe. "Eirtae, you want to…"
When Padme got her balance back, she adjusted her head piece. "I am still the Queen and so I will choose who will go and ask what is happening."
"I don't mind…" Eirtae squeaked.
"No, no." Padme shook her head. "I will go."
There was silence in the room for a moment as the girls stared at their Queen. It was not safe for her to be running about and yet they couldn't protest. What would they say? No, you can't go anywhere your highness? Surly they would never hear the end of it. Sabe sighed. "As you wish."
Triumph was on the face of the young Queen. She had the chance to be just an ordinary girl and so she was grasping it by the horns! Her steps lead her to the entrance of the cockpit. She came to a halt when that soothing voice bounded to her ears once more. "Are you supposed to be here?"
She spun around and took a few steps forward. There was no way she was going to shrink down because of a man. "The Queen sent me to check up on things."
"There is nothing to worry about young handmaiden. Everything is being taken care of."
He paused when another blast rocked the ship. Padme lost her footing and went flying. She crashed into the Jedi though he had caught her with ease. Heat was rising to her cheeks. So much for playing it cool, she told herself. It was a nice feeling though. She could tell he wasn't scrawny either as her body was pressed against his. Oh this was a sin!
"Wow, are you ok?" He asked while letting her go.
Padme let out a sigh. "Yes, I'm fine."
"Good, now go and comfort her highness. If you have any more questions we can answer them later. Ok?"
There was a slight nod of her head as the Jedi smiled and left her side. What had just happened to her? She began to saunter down the small walkway and back to her room. This escape was turning out to be more of a danger then she realized.
Upon entering the room, her eyes were glued to the floor. Sabe came to Padme's side. "So, what did they say?"
"Everything is… fine."
Sabe knitted her brow as her arm caressed her friend's shoulders. "Are you ok? You seem flushed."
Padme sighed. "Everything is… fine."
