DISCLAIMER: Sabe, Rabe, Eirtae, Yane, Sache, Corde, Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padme belong to George Lucas. They are just playing in my world for a little bit.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Thank you for the reviews!! ^.^ Sorry this hasn't been updated in the longest time - I've been busy. WARNING: Chapter 2 deals with a few mature themes...

Here's chapter 2 and, as always, R & R!!

BTW, check out my other story (an Episode 3 treatment) called "Star Wars Episode 3: The End of An Era."

Chapter 2

Anakin and Obi-Wan stepped off the ship into the bright Naboo sunlight. "Master," he said, "I can't do this." "Anakin, you know that while the Jedi Council are searching for clues on the whereabouts of Padme that we need to do our part." "But why do we have to start here?" "You know..." Obi-Wan shot him a glance saying that his padawan had better back down. Obediently bowing his head, he fell in step behind his Master.

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It had been a long time since he'd set foot in the Theed Palace. Obi-Wan looked around as he and his apprentice walked down the outdoor corridor. It was just 8 years ago that he had been here with his master, Qui-Gon Jinn... Before he let his thoughts trail off, he spotted Captain Panaka coming towards them. It was obvious that Anakin saw him also because he could tell his padawan wanted to run ahead of him...to get every bit of information out of Panaka which he could.

"Captain Panaka," Obi-Wan called out, getting the soldier's attention. He looked up and spotted the two Jedi coming towards him. "Jedi Kenobi...Skywalker..." he said acknowledging them. "What brings you two to the Theed Palace once again?" Anakin, who couldn't hold back anymore said, "We're looking for her former handmaidens...Sabe mainly. Where can we find them?" "Sabe? I haven't heard from her when Queen Amidala left the throne. Last I heard they were living outside of Theed." "Where exactly?" He shrugged before they heard a voice say, "About 2 miles west of the castle." Panaka bowed and the two Jedi followed suit when they saw it was Queen Jamilla herself. "Thank you, Your Highness," they said before quickly bowing and hurrying in the direction the Queen had said.

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Sabe finally had the house to herself - a rarity seeing as how the past few days were. Sache and Eirtae had gone out to the fields to go hiking once again and Rabe and Yane had gone to the market. She was at home with her son - yes, her one-year-old son. As she gazed down on his face, she sighed. She was supposed to be the sensible one - Queen Amidala's decoy. She would have never thought that just one night - ONE NIGHT would make a difference in her life. Yes, she messed up. She learned her lesson - and she was very careful after her son was born. She caressed the baby's face one more time before she heard someone banging on the door. She got up and, pulling her outer robe tighter around her, went to go see who it was. She opened it, seeing two men in Jedi robes. "Can I help you?" She gazed at the bearded man - he looked awfully familiar. He also looked her over in astonishment. "Sabe?" Her mouth nearly hit the ground when she heard his voice. "Obi-Wan?" As he nodded, she looked to his companion. Yep, it was certainly Anakin Skywalker.

Quickly regaining her composure, she moved back. "Would you two like to come in?" They nodded and walked through the door. Not bothering to sit down, Obi-Wan told her what was going on. "I know this might be dangerous, but Senator Amidala's life is in danger." "I don't know. I mean, of course I'd do anything for Padme, but taking her place with her captors? Its insanity!" "Sabe," he said, "Padme will be executed if we don't do anything soon. She's in trouble." "Please," she said almost yelling. "If anything, I need to think about this. Leave." She could see fury in Anakin's eyes - what happened to the Queen's decoy who they once knew? Obi-Wan put his hand on his apprentice's shoulder and quietly guided him out of the house.

A few minutes after the two men left, Sache and Eirtae came in. "Sabe," the blonde said, "We just passed Obi-Wan and Anakin. What'd they want?" "They wanted me to take Padme's place. They said they may know where she is." Sache looked at her friend and nodded. "No matter what, Sabe, she is still our friend. There is only one thing we have to do." The girl nodded. "Fill Yane and Rabe in while I go get ready. We leave for Coruscant tonight."

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Remember, for more please R & R!!! Also, who is Sabe's son? Any guesses? The answer will be revealed later in the story!