This chapter is about when Clovis comes into the picture. Also we get to see a little of Thexan or Sidious' plan.

Oh and I just realized, it's Starfighter, not spaceship. Sorry.

Chapter 24

1 months later

The news of senator Amidala being arrested was spreading in the Temple. Anakin had left to find out what's going on and left Laetitia in charge of everything while he was away.

Leah was almost done with her Starfighter. She even decided a name for it. Comet, since it's a symbol of hope and whenever people see it, their wishes come true. She wanted her ship and influence be like a comet so it was a perfect name.

She also needed a droid for navigation and everything else but didn't want to use a droid from the Temple. Not that she didn't like them. She was always friendly with the droids, especially R2. She didn't even see him as a droid but a really close family friend. She just wanted a droid made for herself.

She went outside to find some pieces for building a droid. Anakin had said that he wanted to supervise every step, since it was a dangerous hobby. But he also assured her that she would be really good at it. As he put it 'Building a droid, love flying, fixing things and looking for trouble are the qualities of being a Skywalker'.

She was about to go back to the Temple when something stopped her. It was just a feeling, like someone was watching her. She turned back. People were doing the normal things they do. It was nothing out of the ordinary. She decided to let it go. Obi-wan had always told her that she is a bit paranoid. But in this case, she was sure but didn't see any signs.

Then it suddenly hit her. She narrowed her eyes and found the person that made her feel strange. It was a boy. He couldn't be more than 8 years old. He had blue eyes, like her father, and short, brown hair, like her. There was something about him. He was a Force-sensitive. She could feel it. It was a dark signature. So dark but at the same time, pure.

He realized Laetitia was staring at him and disappeared. Not moved-so-fast-that-you-couldn't-see-where-he-went disappear but literally-poofed-out-of-existence disappear. She was about to go find out what the hell that was when she heard someone shout her name.

"Laetitia! Senator Amidala and general Skywalker are back!"

Laetitia was with master Yoda. She was now taller than the old grand master. They were waiting for her parents to come. But they weren't alone. Rush Clovis was with them. She never met him in person but his bad reputation preceded him. The Republican senator who was actually spying for the Separatists. Also, he had a relationship with Padme. That made Anakin not like him, or even hate him. And he almost got her mother killed. That was enough for Laetitia to not like him too.

The tree came out of the ship.

"Master Yoda."

"We weren't expecting such a formal welcome, master." Anakin said.

Laetitia looked at him. It was clear that he was struggling. She could feel his anger. It was towards Clovis. She hated him too but not that much. She had never felt this much anger from him. It was dangerous and it scared Leah a little bit.

Padme walked to her daughter.

"Leah, I want you to meet senator Rush …"

"Clovis. I know. I'd recognize a Separatist spy from anywhere." She completed her mother's sentence.

"Leah!"

"My, my. I see you are as feisty as you mother. And as beautiful. It's a pleasure to meet you." Clovis said, offering his hand. (to shake.)

Leah looked at the hand in front of her. She was unfazed, making her face tell that she hated him.

She finally said "I would say the same but my mother didn't raise me to be a liar." And she walked away, leaving Clovis' hand in the air.

Clovis' smile disappeared. Padme was speechless and Anakin smirked. He was proud of his daughter and it really felt good to see Clovis being humiliated.

Laetitia was at 500 Republica when Anakin attacked Clovis. She wasn't in the room but she saw everything. She just didn't let her presence be known.

It was really bad. Life at the Jedi Temple was not perfect, but at least she had a loving family and, in her opinion, that's all that mattered. The fight between Anakin and Padme really affected Leah. Her parents were the most important people in her life. They always loved each other. It was so hard for her to see them not talking and ignoring each other. It had only been a week but it felt like an eternity.

Anakin and his daughter were waling outside the senate court. Leah saw her mother and Rush Clovis, greeting other people. Anakin and Padme looked at each other. Leah was hoping everything would be okay but her hope died when she saw Padme ignore Anakin and walk away.

Leah looked at her father. He was broken and clearly hurt. He didn't even try to hide it.

She asked "Dad, are you and mom gonna be okay?"

Anakin sighed, not knowing what to say to the brown eyes staring at him.

"I don't know, Little. I hope so."

"Anakin, my boy."

That voice brought them back to reality. Leah never liked the chancellor but she tried to hide her true feelings for the sake of her father. Anakin thought of chancellor Palpatine highly and considered him a true friend.

"Chancellor Palpatine."

"Laetitia, my dear, how are you?"

"I'm fine, chancellor."

"That is good to hear. I had thought the rumors had upset you but I am really glad to see they did not. You are as strong as your mother."

Leah and Anakin were both confused.

"What rumors?"

"Oh my, you have not heard? People have been spreading rumors that your mother has lied to everyone and that senator Rush Clovis is actually your father. They are only rumors, my dear. There is no need to be upset about these stupid things."

If it was possible for eyes to literally pop out of skull, that would happen. Laetitia was speechless. She was practically Anakin's female version. Besides, Clovis of all people?!

That set Anakin off. "Who dared to spread such false rumors?!"

"I am actually trying to find out."

Leah took a close look at the chancellor. There was something wrong about him.

"Do you believe those rumors, chancellor?"

Palpatine smiled "Well, you two do look alike."

Laetitia scoffed. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Well in that case, please remind me to arrange an appointment with master Ti. She is really good at helping people with brain damage, since you clearly are suffering from that. Either that or I'd recommend you to get glasses. I guess being the chancellor of the Republic in war creates some problems."

Anakin looked at his daughter with wide open eyes. He was happy that she had defended him but she had also offended his friend.

"I meant no offense, my dear." Palpatine said slowly.

Leah simply said "Neither did I, you excellency. Now if you'll excuse me." She said as she left them alone.

Palpatine faced Anakin, not sure of what to say. His plan was to set both of them off, not just Anakin. He didn't expect Laetitia to talk back. She was becoming a problem.

Done :)

I won't write about Clovis' death. In the next chapter, Leah will fall into a trap that Sidious has made for her.