[S1 Light 11: Blue Poison]
Rue goes to Yoda, explaining that Rex has become the person she can talk to. After another day of evaluation, Rue is finally allowed back into the field.
The hidden couple also found another use for Rex being her confidant. With permission to leave courters and stay out later when Rue needs to talk, it makes it easier for the couple to sneak in some quality time. Although they do have to make sure not to overdo it.
On a clear starry night, Rex wakes up with Rue snuggled into his chest. He quietly sneaks out of the bed looking for his stuff in the slightly double moon light room. Before leaving he covers her shoulder with the blanket.
"Rex… my soldier." Rue mutters in her sleep with a soft smile with her silver holo-locket dangling off her neck.
'Her soldier huh?' Rex chuckles quietly as he heads out.
The next sunny morning Rue boards a croozer with Binks and Padme. Naboo is in trouble and Padme believes having Binks will keep the Gungan from getting restless and Mythians do trade with both people, so Padme believes Rue can keep both sides peaceful.
"It been nice to go home." Binks glances out the window as the planet's land comes closer.
"It is nice. But remember why we're here Jar Jar." Padme has a small smile as she sees her home. "Thank you for agreeing to this as well Rue. I'm sure having you here will help." She glances at her Jedi friend.
"Don't worry about it. I'm happy to help." Rue simply smiles.
"Thank you for coming." The queen curtsies to them. "I hope you can convince the council that we truly are in trouble." She clearly has worry on her face and in her voice.
"Some farmers shot a few droids down." The royal guard motions to a door.
"You will need more than a few droids. But it is a start." Rue explains.
"We can show you them." The guard begins to lead them.
"3-PO, you come with us." Rue points to the golden droid.
"Me? Why?" the panicky robot exclaims.
"She's right 3-PO. You could download info off of the periodical droid." Padme motions for him to follow them.
The android sits up, with its eyes are turned off, and it begins to talk about a science lab on Naboo. When 3-PO tries to press about some cotangent leaked on to the planet, the droid tries to send out a signal for help. The royal guard shoots the bot in the head, truly killing it.
"We need to find this base and find out what this disease is that was leaked." Padme ponders.
"Me sa has an idea." Binks picks up a bug he had been trying to catch. "This being a rare food, only found in swamp." He throws the bug in his mouth crunching happily.
"Just like the mud on his feet." Padme stares at the robot.
"Let me give our info to the council and then we can move forward from there." Rue pounders.
"But we-" Padme tires to argue.
"No." Rue shakes her head. "Padme stop that thinking. You're not going." She instructs.
"So that's what is going on there." Kenobi strokes his beard on the holo-screen.
"And where is Jar Jar and Padme?" Anakin appears on the screen.
"Well… she kinda… went looking for the base." Rue's ears and tail droop as she nervously laughs.
"WHAT?!" Anakin and Kenobi exclaim.
"I couldn't stop her. I'm sorry." Rue explains.
"Padme always has done things her own way." Anakin sighs.
"We'll be there soon." Kenobi clicks out.
When they arrive, Ahsoka and Rue head off with a female Gungan to find their missing companions. The three of them find the base and tell the others about where to find them and the underground base.
Coming up with a plan they get ready to enter the base. Creating a distraction, they go after the mad doctor. Yet he is prepared, holding Jar Jar and Padme hostage. They are tied to an electric pole.
The doctor runs off, with a container of the virus, as he turns on attack droids. The troops face against the Clankers as Anakin frees their friends.
Finding the bomb room, they soon find all of them are on and one is missing. While the Clones start disarming the bombs Rue goes looking for the missing bomb with a few others. They are able to get all off them as Anakin and Kenobi capture the doctor.
While Kenobi and Anakin get ready to transport the mad man, everyone else starts taking inventory of the base. Rue is with Rex and a few other troopers doing a bomb count.
"You know, you didn't have to sneak out last night." Rue whispers, standing next to Rex.
"It was the last night of mandatory curfew. I didn't want to be late then miss our two weeks off." Rex whispers back, taking notes.
"Two weeks off? What are you talking about?" Rue stares at him confused.
"Yeah. You have two weeks leave starting after this mission and I'm assigned as your guard while you're at Spirit Springs Inn." Rex glances at her confused himself. "Didn't you request it?" he lifts an eyebrow puzzled.
"No I didn't." Rue shakes her head. "But I know who did." She sighs with a small smile.
Just then an alarm goes off. They hear about a virus vial being in the hands of a mini droid.
They are able to find the droid. But not before he sets off a bomb with the virus inside. They all run for a secure room.
"Are you all okay?" Kenobi calls on their wrist communicators.
"Jar Jar and I are alright. We were in a secure room and have our protective suits still." Padme relays.
"What about you guys Snips?" Anakin calls with worry in his voice.
"Not so good Master." Ahsoka relays. "We got to a safe room, but some of the Blue Virus got in." she cuffs slightly.
"Find us a cure you two and we'll stop the remaining droids from trying to get out." Rue calls out.
"Stay strong, we'll be back soon." Kenobi clicks off.
Meeting up with Padme and Binks, they begin to take down droids. Trying to keep them from escaping, they on knowingly weaken themselves by doing so much activity.
The droids damage Padme's suit, exposing her to the virus. Making peace with the idea of being infected, she stands up ready to help take down the Clankers.
They all slowly lose their strength. Unable to stand anymore, Rue huffs as she lays against a wall next to Rex and Ahsoka.
"W-what is… the trip for?" Rex glances at her with hazed eyed.
"M-my…" Rue huffs with her eyes growing heavy.
"Rue, stay… stay…" Rex holds her close as he begins to pass out himself.
They all wake up in a Naboo medical bay. As the medical bots look over them, Kenobi walks in with something clearly hidden behind his back.
"Isn't a trip a big enough gift?" Rue sighs giving up.
"THAT is from Master Yoda, and THIS is from me." Kenobi clears up, handing her a small rectangle box.
"What is-" Rue stares at the content with wide eyes. "Where did you-?" she gentle pulls out the framed photo of a small pup her hugging her father's neck with him laughing.
"Your father would be proud of the young woman you have become." Kenobi pats her shoulder with a tender smile.
"Thank you Obi-wan." Rue hugs the photo close.
"Happy birthday Rue." Kenobi tenderly, and fatherly, pecks her forehead before heading out.