Well, I'm back! I'm going to apologize in advance for making fun of Ramen noodles. I actually think they're pretty good, but I don't have them very often, so it's understandable. Pretty much don't listen to what Chloe says about them. Anyway, this is Chapter two. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I continue to not own Star Wars (no matter how hard I try). All I own are my characters, now including the Old Navy clerk.
Chapter 2: Shopping
The next day, Chloe woke up to a consistent pounding on her door. She looked at her alarm clock. It was only 10.
"Go away!" She mumbled sleepily. The knocking increased dramatically and Chloe sighed before slowly climbing out of bed. "Who's trying to wake me up at this" she gave a huge yawn, "unearthly hour?" Cracking the door open she saw Anakin's incredulous face looking back at her.
"Unearthly? How is 10 in the morning unearthly?" Chloe jumped back in startled surprise, apparently realizing that she was looking at Anakin Skywalker! She rubbed her eyes and studied him for a long moment before she relaxed.
"Oh yeah. I forgot you guys were here." She shut the door and came out 5 minutes later, ready for the day. Walking downstairs she glanced at the calendar on the wall. (A/N that's how she knew it wasn't Halloween. ;) anyway…) "Huh. May the 4th be with you." She said. Obi Wan who was sitting on a barstool looked at her.
"It's said, may the force be with you." He corrected in the voice of a teacher.
"Yes, but today is May 4th, Star Wars day. Therefore, may the 4th be with you." Chloe argued back with a smug smirk. She washed her hands at the kitchen sink. "Okay, for breakfast we have…" She opened the fridge then closed it. "Ramen!" Chloe announced with very fake enthusiasm.
Anakin looked at her in horror. "Raw men?!" He asked as Padme walked in, looking perfect with two well done French Braids. She paused.
"Um, did I miss something?" Padme wondered in obvious confusion. Chloe shook her head.
"No. Not really." She then opened the pantry, pulling out a few packs of Ramen. "Ramen, not raw men. Noodles with MSG. When perfectly cooked they're mediocre. Known to cause heart failure, lung cancer, and bacterial infections."
Padme stared at her. "Is she being serious?" She said to Obi Wan and Anakin. Obi Wan looked slightly sick.
"I honestly don't know." Obi Wan replied. Chloe rolled her eyes and sighed in exasperation.
"No, I wasn't being serious. Come on. I'll fix some up for you."
-o0o-
Ten minutes later, they were all situated with a steaming bowl of Ramen. "You know what?" Anakin said with his mouth full. "It's actually kind of good."
Chloe laughed bitterly. "I thought that too, the first time. I still thought it the tenth. Now here I am at the thousandth and I know the truth. They lure you into a trap of false security and good taste until it's all you can cook. Then one day you discover it's not good, but it's far too late then." Obi Wan looked cautiously at his bowl.
"It can't be that bad." He stated unsurely. "I mean Anakin wouldn't even eat the food served at the Padawan Mess Hall, and that tastes fine. If he likes this, it has to be okay."
Padme, by now back to composed senator, said, "We thank you for your hospitality." before putting a spoonful into her mouth. A thoughtful expression crossed her face as she chewed. Her senatorial mask dropped when her face lit up in a smile of delight. "That is good."
"Ouch." Chloe said jokingly at her surprise.
Eventually even Obi Wan tried it and agreed that it was good. Chloe stood up and got a good look at their clothes. "Ok...and now we go shopping." At Anakin's confused look she added, "Because you don't fit in dressed like that." Obi Wan looked concerned.
"Alright, but what about shopping? Won't we stand out there?" He asked. Chloe smiled conspiratorially.
"Yes, but like I told you, today is May 4th, Star Wars day. Today everyone will just think you're obsessed fans. Also, I have someone for you guys to meet. " She grabbed her keys and phone and led the way to her car. Anakin stopped and stared at it.
"This is your vehicle?" His incredulous tone provoked a swat on the arm from Padme.
"We're in another galaxy!" She reprimanded him with a stern look.
"Sorry," Anakin replied, clearly not sorry at all. While they all clambered in, Chloe sent off a text to her good friend, Katelyn.
"Can you meet me at the mall in 30 minutes?" The reply was instantaneous.
"Sure. Any particular reason why? Katelyn was always one for gossip.
"I'll tell you when we get there."
"Oooh. Now I'm intrigued."
Chloe opened the driver's seat door as Anakin asked, "Hey, can I drive?" Chloe looked at him sarcastically.
"Thanks, but I value my life." She responded. Obi Wan, who was already in the passenger seat, smirked at Anakin.
"You should." Obi Wan said to Chloe, a teasing spark in his eyes. Anakin glared at his former master and gave Chloe his puppy dog eyes, pleadingly. Chloe was not swayed.
"My decision is final." She stated unrelentingly, eerily reminding Anakin of Master Windu.
-o0o-
Thirty minutes of girly pop later, Anakin looked sick, Obi Wan looked politely disinterested and Padme and Chloe were dancing. For a final party song, she rolled down the windows and blasted,
'If all of the kings had their queens on the throne…'
They pulled to a stop in front of Old Navy, where they were going to meet Katelyn, and waited. They didn't have to wait long. Katelyn came jogging up wearing a bright pink Jar Jar Binks shirt, and her orange Tano sweatpants. Upon sight of her, Chloe raised her eyebrows at her friend's color coordination, Obi Wan winced in memory of the extremely annoying Jar Jar, and Anakin looked confused at the name of his Padawan. Padme simply accepted things as they came.
"May the 4th be with you!" She yelled through the open window. "So why the group meeting?" Chloe rolled her eyes.
"It's hardly a group when there's only two people." She said sarcastically as she climbed out of her car to hug her friend. Katelyn huffed, irritated.
"You know what I mean, but why?" She asked insistently. Chloe sighed. It was time to explain. Ugh.
"You know Star Wars?" she asked, deciding to introduce it slowly. She wasn't sure how Katelyn would react.
"How could I not know Star Wars!? Star Wars is literally my life!" Katelyn cried dramatically.
"You're never going to believe this but-" Chloe started, but Anakin interrupted from the back of her car where the music was still blasting.
"Can you turn this kriffing music off?!" He yelled angrily from his seat. Obi Wan turned from his seat to glare at Anakin.
"Language Anakin!" He reproached, his eyebrows raised in the classic Obi Wan look. Anakin sighed.
"Sorry Master." He tiredly apologized. Katelyn looked into her car open mouthed. She blinked a few times before asking in an almost reverent whisper.
"Was that-" She was cut off by Chloe who sighed heavily before replying,
"Yes, I have Obi Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Padme Amidala in my car." Katelyn's eyes widened until they could physically go no more, and she promptly fainted into Chloe's waiting arms. Obi Wan immediately jumped out of the car concerned for Katelyn's wellbeing. Chloe shrugged him off.
"She does this all the time. She's pretty dramatic." She said. Obi Wan backed off and they waited. Approximately two minutes later Katelyn awoke with a gasp, glanced at Obi Wan and promptly fainted again. Chloe groaned. "That's it." She opened her car, grabbed her Hydro Flask, and dumped all of the icy water on her head. Katelyn jolted awake before glaring accusingly at Chloe.
"What was that for?" She asked irritably. Chloe raised an eyebrow. Katelyn's ire left her in a defeated sigh. She stood up and turned to Obi Wan. "I'm Katelyn Carroll. Nice to meet you Obi Wan." She was grinning like an idiot, and Chloe rolled her eyes.
"This is my friend Katelyn. She's who I wanted you to meet. If there's anyone that can figure out a way to send you back home it's Katelyn." Chloe said smiling. Anakin heard the introduction and opened his door and stepped out.
"You're who we're going to meet?" He asked, not unkindly. Katelyn smiled impishly.
"Nope. I'm the comic relief." Her eyes twinkled with uncontained mischief. "Kind of like Jar Jar, but he was just annoying." She bit her lip to hold back a smile.
Anakin's face scrunched up in confusion. "But...you just said…" He turned to Chloe. "Is she who we're going to meet?" Chloe elbowed Katelyn.
"Hey! Ouch! What was that for!" Katelyn exclaimed. Chloe gave her a stern look, while containing laughter at Anakin's confusion. "Alright, alright. I'm the person you're 'sposed to meet. Katelyn Carroll, at your service." She gave an exaggerated bow.
Anakin's cheeks went red as he realized why Chloe was trying not to laugh. Padme climbed out of the car looking extremely relaxed. She noticed Katelyn. "Hello. My name is Padme Amidala. Am I correct in guessing that you're the person Chloe wanted us to meet?" Katelyn just smiled, ready to go through the introductions again.
-o0o-
Walking into Old Navy, Anakin turned back to look at the doors, which you had to push open. "Wow. This technology is ancient!" He exclaimed loudly. The clerk turned to look at them, noticing their outfits and gave them a weirded out look. Chloe practically dragged him out of her earshot.
"Anakin! We're going undercover, remember? Keep your otherworldly thoughts to yourself!" She gave him a mild glare, but her face softened when she saw his apologetic look.
"Ok! Time to shop!" Katelyn announced with her usual enthusiasm. She turned to the three visitors. "Who likes a little competition?" Anakin's eyes flickered to alertness at the word challenge. "Whoever picks the best looking outfit wins!" Obi Wan's eyes narrowed, the competition was on.
As the threesome spread out, Katelyn and Chloe exchanged amused glances. "How much are you willing to bet that Padme wins?" Chloe asked. Katelyn turned to her.
"I'm betting on her too, so no money." She said. Chloe sighed. Whatever, it would still be fun to watch this. Padme already had a few pairs of jeans in her hands, and was looking at tops. Anakin was looking at his options, looking totally lost. Apparently he had never shopped for himself. Obi Wan was carefully perusing the shelves, making careful note of all he saw.
Approximately twenty two minutes later, all three contestants had gone to change into an outfit. Padme came out wearing a pair of slightly ripped jeans, and a pale pink graphic tee that said 'Protect what you love; Help keep the ocean clean'. Anakin came out wearing a pair of baggy jeans and an oversized Nike hoodie. On the back it said Just Do It. Both Chloe and Katelyn struggled to hold in laughter at both his outfit and logo.
Obi Wan, last and definitely least fashionable, was wearing a brown pair of loose sweatpants, and a light brown tee shirt, and a darker brown jacket. The second he stepped out of the changing room, Katelyn lost it. She was practically shrieking; her laughter was so loud. Chloe tried to be polite, but couldn't hold it in very long. Obi Wan stood there looking confused and a little hurt.
"What?" He asked. Padme stepped up to try to explain why he couldn't try to replicate Jedi robes with these clothes.
"Well...you see, um that look just doesn't fit with these clothes." She fumbled, trying not to hurt his feelings. Obi Wan's face dawned a look of understanding.
"Ah. I believe I understand. Thank you Sena- I mean Padme." He turned to pick out a new outfit, and Chloe came with him to avoid another fashion crisis.
-o0o-
After getting good looking outfits for everyone, the five went out to lunch, to avoid more Ramen. In the front seats Katelyn and Chloe debated which pizza restaurant to go to.
"I vote for Pizza Pie Cafe." Katelyn said persuasively. Chloe shook her head.
"Ya, no. I don't like their food. Their Oreo Pizza makes me sick." Chloe shuddered in memory. "How about Pizza Hut? I like their sauce." Katelyn sighed in defeat when Anakin sat straight up, a sneer on his face.
"There are Hutts here?!" You didn't need to be a jedi to feel the anger coming off him.
"Relax Anakin. It's just the name of a restaurant. It's even spelled differently." Chloe replied placatingly. Padme put her hand on his shoulder, effectively leeching the rest of the anger from him.
Arriving at Pizza Hut, they ordered a pepperoni pizza, and a Hawaiian pizza, per Chloe's request. They stopped at a park to eat, and Katelyn started complaining.
"Really, who even thought of putting pineapple on pizza? It's just disgusting!" Katelyn grumbled. Chloe shrugged, her mouth full of pizza. Obi Wan made a face of slight disgust.
"I agree. It's not a good combination." He grimaced as he swallowed down his bite. Anakin clapped him on the shoulder.
"Better than those ration bars though, master?" He teased as he took a bite. "I like both kinds though."
"Personally, I think Hawaiian pizza is the best. No question." Padme stated with so much authority that nobody argued, not even Katelyn.
When they got back to Chloe's house, Anakin, Padme and Obi Wan were taught how to play Monopoly. Starting the game, they played hard. Obi Wan almost won due to his negotiation skill, which Anakin relentlessly teased him about. However, after four hours Chloe was announced the winner of Monopoly.
A/N That's all. Updates will probably be coming slower as school is starting. :( Sorry.