I'll Always Think of You.....
Part Three
Written by Lady Serenity Moon
"Ani, Anakin," Amidala yelled waving her hand in front of my face frantically. "Yeh," I answered. "Are you alright? You looked like you
were off in that dream world of yours," Obi-Wan teased as he looked up from the map he had in his hands. I was tempted
to poke my tongue out at my master, but I decided to focus on the events at hand.
The three of us sat around a beautifully handcrafted table studying the map of Tatooine which Obi-Wan presently held in his hands.
"What were we talking about?" I asked. Amidala sat to the left of me, wearing a long blue 'V neck' dress that had many golden
flowers imprinted on it. Oh, I've never seen that dress before, I'll have to examine it tonight. "I was asking you were do you want to
land?" She replied. Obi-Wan handed me the map and I looked at it briefly.
There were only a few dots on the map which represented cities, the rest were either mountains or small settlements made by the
people who did not like to completely live under the rule of the Hutts. I directed my attention to the main city which my mother lived
in. There seemed to be nothing to stop us landing just outside the city. I pointed to the place which I thought would be the best
location to land.
Obi-Wan laughed, Amidala grinned. Huh? What's so funny? "Oh Ani do you realise the spot you just chose is where we landed
all those years ago," Amidala answered. Oh by the force, I didn't realise. "Wouldn't you say that it just a little more more than
just a coincidence," Obi-Wan stated. "Maybe," Amidala and I said in unison.
"Oh and I suppose that was a little bit more than just a coincidence too, huh?" I teased. Obi-Wan sighed, "Maybe this time we can
leave you on this desert rock." "Not a chance," I said as I winked at Obi-Wan. Amidala laughed but quickly put her hand over her
mouth. Amidala grinned and made her way over to a small communication unit on the wall. "Captain," Amidala spoke into it. "Yes,
your highness," Captain Lunar's voice said over the com unit.
"We will be landing in ten minutes at these co-ordinates 45622.00326. Have you got that, Captain?" Amidala read. "Yes ma'am,
as you wish." "Thank you," Amidala answered softly as she cut him off curtly. "I better get to the bridge," I said. Obi-Wan rolled his
eyes. "Come on, they can do without you for just one landing. They've been trained for this. You know, you may be known as the best
pilot in this sector and the Naboo system by you are surely the one who stresses the most."
I hate it when Amidala does this to me. She could convince me to do anything she wanted, I loved her that much. She was my
angel, my shining light amongst the darkness. Amidala grinned at me knowing that she had won already. I grumbled something
about how women treated me and fortunatly for my sake nobody heard me, I think!
Ooppps, Obi-Wan is looking at me better duck, no too late. He's smiling, mircles do happen. "Better get a away team ready to go with
you," Obi-Wan suggested. 'I'm one step ahead of you boys. Firstly my two handmaidens and myself who will be dressed in peasant
clothes and you two. Captain Lunar and a few guards will stay with the ship. Freddy and about eight guards shall accompany
us," Amidala stated obviously proud of herself.
"My your highness, you have been busy," I replied. To tease her even more I took her hand and kissed it and bowed in front of her.
Amidala snatched her hand out of mine. "No kisses for you, my dear man," she replied. I grumbled. "Master Skywalker, we have
our landing sector in site, do you wish to land the ship yourself?" Freddy's voice said over the communication unit. "No, go right
ahead. Once you have landed please open the right hatch," I answered.
"Yes, sir." "I better get changed. Excuse me gentlemen," Amidala said as she quickly exited the room. The door closed leaving Obi-Wan
and myself in a dead silence. "Anakin, I've been meaning to talk to you, but we just haven't had the time lately to have heart to heart
conversations." I nodded realizing what Obi-Wan was getting at. "Well about your mother, even though I never met her I must tell
you just in case she's not all you wanted her to be."
Obi-Wan approached me and put his hand on my shoulder in a fatherly jesture. "It been about 14 years now, she might have changed.
I grant you this she would never forget you. But she might have a different attitude to life now. She might still be a slave, there are so
many possibilities. Just don't think that she will be exactly as you hoped or dream her to be. Do you understand me?" Obi-Wan was
right, I left her years ago she might think I'm never coming back.
She might never be who she used to be anymore. "I know, I've been thinking the same thing and your right. I shouldn't expect anything of her."
Obi-Wan nodded and smiled, "But you must remember whatever happens, Amidala and myself will always be with you, forever
that I am sure of." I felt like giving Obi-Wan a hug, he had always been like the father I never had. "Thank you," I answered as I embraced
him.
"And know this I will always be with you forever," I told him sincerely. Obi-Wan looked at his holo-watch, "Come on or we're going to be
late." True to Obi-Wan's reminder we were late by the time I was ready and changed, Amidala and the rest of the term were waiting
quietly outside for me. Wel I tohught they were watching quietly. Amidala could only but stare at the city in the distance. Naboo was
so different compared to my home-world. Obi-Wan and I were wearing a long cloak as to hide our lightsabers which sat on our hips.
Sabè and Sachè stood beside her in normal clothes. They were too busy wiping the sweat of their hot foreheads. Obi-Wan was behind
me and was about as late as I was. The guards and their commanding officer, Commander 'Freddy' Jones stood at attention as I
walked past. I got the impression that the guards seemed to have the utmost respect for me, I was the Queen's husband after all.
I noticed that the guards and Freddy were all in normal as not to attract attention.
"Everything alright Freddy?" I asked casually. "Yes Sir, the men have never seen this planet and they are very excitied as you can well
imagine," he answered. "Yes, you are doing a good job, keep it up," I continued speaking to Freddy in barely whisper so Amidala or anybody
else for that matter could not here me, "Nothing is to happen to my wife or her handmaidens. Do you know what I'm meaning Freddy? Anybody
comes near them and tries anything smart you have permission to use force if nescessary."
Freddy nodded and turned around to talk to his men. "Ami, ready to go?" I asked. "Let's do it!" She said enthusiastically. Freddy assigned four
guards to walk in front of us and four behind us. Freddy, himself stood near Amidala. We walked slowly down a large hill that was just outside
the city. People were everywhere either walking or on a hovercraft. The city had changed there were many more buildings and more people
from what I saw.
Sabè and Sachè gasped. Of course they had never seen much of Tatooine on thier last trip. Sachè didn't see any of it, she was left on Naboo to
deal with the Trade Federation. Amidala's face showed more of interest than fear. "Curosity killed the cat," I reminded her. "I don't care," she
answered back. Amidala speed towards a nearby cart which sold many bits and bobs. One of the guards at the front looked at me. I shook
my head.
Amidala giggled as she picked up this little stuffed bunny. It was pink and looked about as old as me. The woman smiled at her. Amidala
was about to put it down when the woman insisted that she take it. Amidala thanked the woman. Maybe this woman could be of help
to us. "Excuse me ma'am," I interupted. "Yes," the woman answered.
"I was wondering if you could help us. We are looking for a woman who goes by the name of Shmi Skywalker. Do you know where we
could find her?" The woman laughed. "Shmi of course. She lives right down there. The same place she has lived for about 20 years now,"
the woman answered. "Thank you, come along Ami," I said grabbing Amidala as I began to walk towards my old house. My mind
seemed to remember the way automaticly.
Everybody else tried to catch up with us, as my pace began to become faster and faster. Finally, my old house was in sight, it looked nearly
exactly the same. Colour, size, of course it would. "Ani, slow down. Let everybody catch up," Amidala said. I stopped quickly and waited
for the others to catch up. We gradually all reached the door to my house. It was password protected as always but if Mum hadn't changed
it in all these years it would be easy to crack.
Amidala signalled for most of the guards to stay outside the door and try not to look like they were military. Three guards including Freddy
were to come in with us. I was too frightened to press the door buttom but Ami being Ami pushed my finger towards it. The bell rang for a few
seconds and suddenly stopped as the door slid open.
An older woman in her late forties stood in the doorway. She smiled, "Hello." I would have known my mother anyhwere. Even though her hair
was now turning grey. I was speechless and could not say a word. Amidala quickly took over for me. "Hello. May we please come in we have
something to tell you that could not be said out in public," Amidala said.
My mother was a ever-trusting person and let us all in. She looked towards the other guards outside and looked a tiny bit worried like she
thought she was in trouble. "Please sit down," Mother said.
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