A/N- So a lot of you I'm sure hated the previous chapter, as did I. But it was necessary for the purposes for the rest of the story. Thank you all for the reviews despite it all…

Sorry for the wait but I DO have a life and I DO have school. Some of you I'm sure aren't the most patient at waiting but PLEASE be! I have finals in two weeks so updates are going to be hard to do as I study. Thanks.

I realize a lot of people would like me to kill off Rania…and well…you'll just have to wait and see what I have planned for her. Believe me when I say, she WILL get hers!

I am not too pleased with this chapter; I feel that it feels…too jumbled? I guess…

Disclaimer- I don't own Star Wars

Unrequited

Chapter 11

Padme knew she had to find Anakin and inform him of this. Then perhaps Rania would be kicked out of the Temple and she would be out of her life for good. But before she could find him, Padme had to work. She went to her office and did paperwork for a few hours.

Padme set the data pad down and rolled her head to get out the kinks. She had been doing paperwork for almost three hours straight, and she desperately needed a break. Now would be the opportune time to find Anakin. She pushed back her chair and left the Healer's Ward. Padme hurried down the hall in search of Anakin. She found him heading into the Room of a Thousand Fountains.

"Anakin!" Padme called out, running to catch up to him.

Anakin turned around, "Padme…what's going on?"

"I have to talk to you. Now. It's important." Padme responded.

"Of course, come with me to my quarters." Anakin said.

He led her down the hall to his quarters; when they arrived he entered his security code and quickly ushered her in.

"Do you want something to drink?" Anakin asked her.

Padme shook her head with a wave of her hand, "No thank you."

"Alright, well have a seat." Anakin said nodding to the sofa.

Padme sat down and began wringing her hands together. Anakin watched her with a frown on his face.

"What's going on?" He finally asked her when she didn't say anything.

She looked up at him, "It's about Rania."

His frown deepened, "What about her?"

Padme exhaled slowly, "She…told me something just today that I found to be very…disturbing."

Anakin looked at her with concern.

"She…admitted that she was behind the whole…rape." Padme finally said.

For the longest time Anakin didn't say anything, but just stared at her in shock. Padme stared at him nervously, unsure of how he would react.

"She said what?" Anakin finally managed to say, the disbelief evident in his voice and expression.

"She came up to me this morning and admitted…more or less, that she has something to do with it."

Anakin gaped at her, "She's gone completely mad…"

Padme looked at him, "Maybe it wasn't a good idea telling you."

Anakin shook his head, "No, it was a very good idea. I'm going to find her and have a little talk with Rania. And if what you said is true…you have my word she'll be out of this temple before you can say bantha fodder."

Padme nodded her head, not quite sure how to respond. Anakin began pacing and Padme watched him go back and forth.

"Where does this Jon live?" Anakin asked her through gritted teeth.

"Near 500 Republica." Padme said.

He didn't respond, but he continued walking. Padme bit her lip and drew in a shaky breath. She finally stood up and began wringing her hands.

"What are you going to do?" Padme finally asked him.

Anakin stopped pacing and focused on her, he placed his hands on her shoulders, "I'm going to make him pay for what he's done to you."

She nodded her head again, "Thank you Anakin." Padme did after all what Jon to recompense for what he'd done to her.

He stared at her with an odd expression on his face; Padme wanted to collapse into his arms and cry but she couldn't. She would not allow herself to weep until Jon Lightross was behind bars. She stared back into his eyes. There were so many emotions swirling in those blue eyes, Padme couldn't decipher half of them. Suddenly Anakin's com link began to beep incessantly. Padme shook her head and snapped out of her daze. Anakin answered the com.

"Skywalker." He said.

"Anakin?" It was Obi Wan.

"Yes Master?"

"There is an emergency council meeting. You're needed here right away." Obi Wan said.

"I'll be there." Anakin said, sighing.

"We'll be expecting you."

Anakin set his com link aside and rubbed his face tiredly, "I'm sorry Padme, I have to go."

She nodded, "I understand. I have to go back to work."

Padme turned to leave his quarters.

"Wait Padme." Anakin stopped her, "Will you come back here after dinner?"

"Yes…" Padme looked at him with questions in her eyes.

"I would still like to talk more about this…if you want to that is." Anakin explained.

"Oh, ok. I'll be here after dinner." Padme said and left his quarters.

Anakin stared after her retreating figure and sighed. His emotions were raging. What Padme had told him angered and shocked him to his core. How could Rania do such a thing? Of course, he had yet to talk to her, but his instinct was telling him Padme wasn't lying and besides why would she? Rania would regret ever doing such a thing to Padme. He wished he could corner Rania now and talk to her and then report her to the Council, but he couldn't. Anakin had to go to the meeting first. Anakin clipped his com link to his belt and left his quarters. He hurried down the hall and up to the council chamber. He entered the chambers bowing to the other Jedi Masters.

Master Windu sighed and began, "It seems that the two families on Bespin are at it again. The Torkin's are saying the company is rightfully is theirs but the Fain family says otherwise. We need to send someone there to quickly and peacefully settle this dispute before a war breaks out between the two families."

Anakin barely refrained from rolling his eyes. Those two families had been at war with each other forever and a day. It all started about thirty years ago when the head patriarch of each family decided to open a trading company together. Together they built from the ground up almost overnight. It was your typical rags to riches tale. Unfortunately the two sons from each family grew up hating each other and they had managed to run the company for the past ten years somewhat peacefully. Now, however, each side wanted his fair share of the company and had wanted so for the last six years. And because the company was so large (they shipped to all neighboring planets and even to some on the Outer Rim and even to several Middle and Inner Rim planets) a disruption to their services would halt the economy in the galaxy.

Most of the other Jedi Masters looked around the room to elect someone other than themselves to go. It was not a particularly enjoyable job and none of them ever cared to go when it involved the Torkin and Fain families. They'd been called in to mediate several disputes between the two families and it was no picnic. The animosity between the two families was astounding at best.

Obi Wan stroked his beard thoughtfully, he certainly didn't want to do, but if they asked him to he couldn't very well refuse.

"I say Masters Skywalker and Kenobi should go." Master Ki-Adi-Mundi finally spoke up.

The chamber was silent for a minute before everyone else agreed. Anakin suppressed a groan; Bespin was the last place he wanted to go. Especially when it involved those two families, it was never pleasant; not to mention the Fain family had three daughters and two of them fawned all over him the last time they were there.

"Settled it is then. Leave in two hours you two will. The sooner over this is the better. May the Force be with you all." Yoda said and everyone stood up and began filing out the room.

Obi Wan and Anakin were the only ones left in the room.

"Great…this is just great." Anakin said sarcastically.

"Oh cheer up; it won't be all that bad. Just think you'll be going back to your fan club." Obi Wan said cheerfully.

Anakin shot him a dark look, "You're never going to get over that are you?"

Obi Wan's grin widened, "Of course not. It's not everyday I get to torment you as mercilessly as you tease me."

Anakin rolled his eyes, "Well even though I may have fans there need I remind you of a certain…elderly lady from the Torkin family who has a crush on you?"

Obi Wan's grin faded and he frowned, "She does not."

"I beg to differ Master." Anakin said laughing as he headed out of the chamber.

"Oh Master Kenobi what strong arms you have." Anakin called out behind him in a high pitched voice laughingly and hurried away.

Obi Wan shook his head and sighed. This is going to be one long trip.

Anakin hurried back down to find Rania. He wanted to get things straightened out with her before he left. Anakin was not pleased to learn that he'd be going to Bespin; Gods only knew how long it would take there and he wanted to talk to this Jon too before he left. Anakin found her leaving the Jedi Archives.

"Rania, I want to talk to you." Anakin said to her.

She jumped slightly, "Oh? What's this about?"

"Come with me." Anakin ignored her question and led her to his quarters.

They entered his quarters and Rania was feeling nervous. She had a bad feeling about this. It didn't take a shaak to figure out that Anakin was angry.

"Have a seat Rania." Anakin said his expression unreadable.

Rania complied and swallowed thickly. He couldn't have found out could he have? If Padme told him…she didn't know what she would do.

"I found out some…interesting information Rania." Anakin began.

She decided not to respond, wisely.

"Did you or did you not have anything to do with the attack on Healer Padme?" Anakin asked his voice controlled.

Rania's jaw dropped, "What? What are you talking about?"

Anakin raised his eyebrow at her, "You know what I'm talking about and you better explain yourself. Please tell me you didn't have anything to do with it."

Rania felt her heartbeat quicken, she didn't know what to do now. She couldn't very well lie about this…Anakin would see right through it. And if he didn't believe her he would hunt down Jon and get the information from him about it. Her eyes darted around the room.

Oh Force what do I do? Rania felt the panic bubbling within her. She could feel his patience dwindling rapidly.

Rania stood up and began pacing like a caged animal, "She's crazy! I don't know what could have compelled her to tell you such things. She's insane."

"Why would she lie Rania? What could she possibly gain from lying to me? This is a pretty serious accusation. And you didn't answer my question." Anakin said impatiently.

She wringed her hands, "She hates me that's why. She only wants you to herself. I couldn't…I can't lose you!"

Anakin furrowed his brows, "Excuse me?"

Rania stopped pacing and looked at Anakin, "Anakin…"

He narrowed his eyes, "Tell me the truth Rania. Did you or did you not have something to do with the attack on Padme?"

She stared at him silently.

"Your silence tells me enough." Anakin said with barely controlled anger. "I'm going to see if I can call a meeting with the council and your…antics will be dealt with. You will pay for what you have done to her."

Rania shook her head furiously, "No please Anakin. If you only…"

Anakin stormed out of the room before she could finish.

Rania began hyperventilating.

Oh Gods. What have I done? I should never have said anything to Padme. Now I'm going to be kicked out of the Temple and worse, I'm going to lose Anakin. I have to do something. I have to stop this from happening. What do I do?

Rania continued pacing back and forth. She finally decided to disobey Anakin's order and ran out of his quarters and down the hall to hers. Rania finally realized what she had to do and she needed to do it right away. Rania picked up her com link and delivered a message to Jon. She needed to escape and Jon was her safest bet at leaving.

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Anakin hurried down the hall, he only had an hour to pack, say goodbye to Padme and to contact the Council. The first thing he wanted to do was say goodbye to Padme. He figured he would find her in her office in the Ward. Anakin knocked on her closed door and waited for the response.

"Come in." Came her muffled reply.

The door swooshed open and Anakin entered. Padme looked at him with surprise.

"Anakin, what are you doing here?" Padme asked him standing up.

"I've come to say goodbye."

She frowned in confusion, "Goodbye? Where are you going?"

Anakin sighed, "Obi Wan and I are going to Bespin to settle a dispute between two families. We're needed there immediately before the economy of the galaxy goes into shambles."

"Oh, how long will you be gone?" Padme asked.

He shrugged, "However long it takes to get the two families to reach an agreement. I hope it won't take very long. Gods only know I do not want to go."

She tilted her head slightly, "What about Rania?"

Anakin's eyes darkened slightly, "She will be dealt with. I promise you she won't get away with what she's done, same goes for Jon."

Padme swallowed thickly, "Then she admitted it to you?"

"More or less, yes. She didn't really say she did, but neither did she deny it." Anakin replied.

Padme looked down at the floor silently, unsure of what to do or say.

"Unfortunately I have to go now. I just wanted to say goodbye and as soon as I get back we'll deal with Rania and Jon. I'll see you later Padme." Anakin said and left the room quickly.

Padme stared at the spot where he stood; she wished he didn't have to go now. There was so much she wanted to say to him. After her experience with Jon the previous night, Padme knew she had to tell Anakin of her feelings before she lost the chance altogether.. She was so certain that Jon would kill her with the way he was…behaving last night. And now what would happen with Rania? With Anakin so far away…there was no telling what she would do next. Padme felt that she wasn't safe with Rania anywhere hear her. Teresa was right when she said that people were never guaranteed more than today

Oh Force Teresa! I need to go see her. Maybe I'll send a transmission to her and see if she's up for a visitor today. Padme mused to herself. Then she shook her head and sat down at her desk, sending a transmission to Teresa and then going back to reading up on the latest surgery for cancer patients.

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Anakin arrived back at his quarters and didn't see nor sense Rania anywhere in the room. He felt his anger and worry build. Where could she have gone?

Siths in hell if she left this Temple…there will be hell to pay. Anakin swore to himself. He ran out of his quarters and down to hers. He quickly punched in her security code and entered. The quarters were left in shambles. It seemed that she had gone through it in a hurry packing whatever she could and took off.

Sith! She left the Temple! Where have you gone to Rania? Anakin looked around the room to find any hint her whereabouts. Seeing nothing, he left her quarters and hurried to find Yoda.

He found the small troll walking down the hall.

"Master Yoda! I need to talk to you." Anakin called out to him.

Yoda stopped walking and turned around.

"What troubles you, Master Skywalker?"

"It's Knight Turin." Anakin said, "She's left the Temple."

Yoda narrowed his eyes, "Left the Temple she has? Sure of this you are?"

"Yes, I just went to her quarters and she packed as much of her things as she could and left." Anakin replied.

"Hmm, serious this is. If left the Temple and the Order she did, a Rogue she is now." Yoda said.

"Master, I can't, in good conscience, go to Bespin now. I have to find her and bring her back." Anakin said.

"Handle Knight Turin, another will. Too close to the matter you are. Know why she left do you?" Yoda replied.

Anakin sighed, "Yes, actually that's what I was hoping to talk to the Council about."

"What is that?" Yoda asked.

"Well…" Anakin trailed off and looked around the Temple to make sure no one was around, "Last night Healer Padme was attacked and raped by her so-called boyfriend. Just this morning, however, Padme told me that Rania went up to her claiming she was behind the attack as well. I went to have a talk to Rania and told her to stay put and I guess she left sometime during that hour gap."

"Hmmm, very serious this is. Admit to being behind the attack did she?"

"She didn't deny it when I questioned her."

Yoda tapped his chin thoughtfully, "Discuss this with the Council I will. Leave for Bespin as scheduled you will with Master Kenobi. Contact you when they know more the Council will."

Anakin sighed, "Very well." He wasn't too pleased. Anakin really wanted to go after Rania and bring her back. He bowed to the ancient Jedi Master and hurried back to his quarters. Anakin speedily packed his bag and headed toward the Jedi Hangar.

Where in Sith hell could she have gone to and so quickly? I promise you Padme; I'll find her and Jon and bring them both to justice. They will pay for what they've done to you. They will not get away with this…not over my dead body even. Gods, how could I have allowed myself to associate with such a person? She's awful. How dare she do that to Padme. Padme had never done anything to Rania!

Anakin sighed and entered the cruiser. Obi Wan was already on board telling his droid R4 the coordinates. Anakin headed toward his quarters and set his bag down. He buried his faces in his hands and took a deep breath. He felt awful for leaving Padme at such a time. He knew that she would need him now more than ever. And he had to leave. Life could be so unfair at times.

The sooner we handle this dispute the better. Anakin thought to himself and stood up. He headed toward the cockpit.

I swear, if it's the last thing I do Padme, justice will be served for you.

A/N- I apologize for the wait. I didn't think it would take me this long but sadly it did. I'm very unsure about this chapter. I don't really like it…please tell me what you guys thought about it. And thank you all SO SO SO much for the reviews! They mean more to me than you'll ever know!

I don't know how long the next chapter will take me to get out…I have three midterms this week and one final next week and four the following so I probably won't be getting another chapter out for at least three weeks. I hope you guys stick with me! I don't think we're too far from the end now…five or less chapters I imagine.