A/N: I own none of the characters, they belong to the great George Lucas. Lucky him! But, I do own Zankou, Ghanima/Chani and Alia (just three names which I'm borrowing from Frank Herbert's Children of Dune) so no stealing! I've decided this will become an Obi-Wan/OC.

Anarra: Don't worry, Obi-Wan and Ghanima will wise up soon enough. The speech was definately my favorite part, and I don't know if I'll add him talking to Padmé. If I don't, don't worry! There'll be visions and such of what's going on with them. Your premintion is partially right. You'll just have to wait and see!

KeeperMusicNight: Don't worry, Obi-Wan and Ghanima will be talking more soon enough. Trust me! Oh, I can't wait until you get to that point! XD The trip and meeting with Jango has been fun to write. Hope you like it when it comes!

Hiding in the Shadow: I wasn't sure if it was a good idea if switching the Anakin/Padme conversation to be and Anakin/Ghanima. Glad you liked it though! Mission accomplished!

Anwinn: Yay! I was worried about Anakin and Ghanima's relationship for awhile since the ten years gap. Wasn't sure if it was going to work out like I hoped, but I guess I was wrong.

Also, thanx to Nari-chan SND and sushimi!

Chapter 36

A small bus speeded toward the massive freighter docks of Coruscant's industrial area. The Spaceport was bustling with activity as transports of various sizes moved supplies and passengers, and giant floating cranes lifted cargo out of the Starships. The bus stopped before a huge, intergalactic freighter Starship, and parked in the shadows of an overhang. Anakin and Padmé, dressed in Outland peasant clothing, got up and headed for the door where Captain Typho, Dormé, Ghanima and Obi-Wan were waiting to hand them their luggage.

"Be safe, Milady." Typho stated solemnly. Padmé thanked him and told him to take good care of Dormé since the threat was on them now.

"He'll be safe with me." Dormé assured her jokingly and they laughed. Padmé embraced her faithful handmaiden as Dormé started to weep, but Padmé told her she'd be fine. "It's not me, Milady. I worry about you. What if they realize you've left the Capital?"

"Then my Jedi protector will have to prove how good he is." Padmé looked at Anakin and both of them smiled. Ghanima shook her head though as Obi-Wan pulled Anakin aside, causing him to frown.

"Anakin, don't do anything without first consulting either myself or the Council." He ordered quietly, but firmly. Anakin said he would in the same robotic fashion as always, and Ghanima sighed. She could still feel his inferiority, no matter what he said. "I will get to the bottom of this plot quickly, Milady." He said, turning back to Padmé. "You'll be back here in no time."

"I will be most grateful for your speed, Master Jedi." She stated, and Anakin said it was time to go. "I know." Padmé gave Dormé one last hug.

"Don't worry, Senator." Ghanima stated as the two friends seperated, Dormé moving back onto her seat on the bus. "Everything will be resolved soon."

"I've trusted you with my life for ten years, Ghanima. I'll trust you now." Padmé smiled and hugged Ghanima, taking her off guard. She stood there for a moment, unsure if she should react. She did though, gently patting Padmé's back.

"Besides, Anakin will take good care of you." She stated as they seperated and looked at her brother, eyeing him carefully. "Won't you, Ani?"

"Of course, I will. Who do you think I am? Watto?" He laughed at her, and hugged her tightly.

"You'll love Naboo, and...please, try not to cause too much trouble, hm?" He nodded and picked up the luggage, and the two "peasants" exited the Speeder Bus where R2 was waiting for them.

"Anakin, may the Force be with you." Obi-Wan called and Anakin returned it with a smile. He and Padmé headed off toward the giant Starfreighter, and thethree adults swore they heard them laughing about something. Obi-Wan, Ghanima and Captain Typho watched Anakin and Padmé disappear into the vastness of the Spaceport with R2 trundling along behind them. "I hope he doesn't try anything foolish."

"I'd be more concerned about her doing something, than him." Typho stated with a small smile, Ghanima completely agreeing with him. "Well, this is it."

"Yes, it is." Ghanima replied with a smile. They stood there for a moment, looking at one another with contempt before breaking into smiles, laughing and hugging one another.

"I'll see you soon, Jedi." He said, calling her by a little nickname that he used for the first year of their partnership since he couldn't remember her name.

"Same to you, Cyclops." She replied with a smile, using her own nickname for him. They released one another and went on their seperate way: Ghanima with Obi-Wan to the Jedi Temple, and Typho with Dormé to hold off the assassination attempts for as long as possible.