Chapter 5

The days seemed to fly by for all of them. The Republic was in jeopardy with the war raging all over the galaxy. Padmè was busy with trying to negotiate with systems all over. Anakin worked hard to be ready for the trial. It wouldn't be long before Yoda would want to see him. He could hardly wait. He was so excited. He sat it Padmè's apartment with the Handmaiden dressed like the senator.

"Negotiation can not be reached if both sides do not compromise. In order to keep the peace in the galaxy we need to maintain our communications." Spoke 'the senator' to a halo graphic image. Padmè being not to far behind.

"Yes senator but they seem to be confused on many issues. They are convinced the Republic will fall, and they do not want to be there when it happens." The small Halo figure said back. He said far away on a distant plant called Malastare. They had once been very faithful to the Republic and the Jedi, but the last thing they wanted was war. They had enough of there own problems.

"Schedule an appointment with the King. I wish to speak to him myself. Maybe we can reach and agreement." Eva spoke forcefully. Anakin, who at up to this point been more concerted with Padmè, now noticed a sadness and urgency in her voice. He used the force to see more and found only heartache in the young handmaiden. He realized then that she had to be more. True he was at first suspicious of her, but after the work she had done for Padmè he knew she could be trusted. Maybe he hadn't noticed because of how quiet she was. Not one word did she speak freely. Everything was concerning the plan. He assumed she was from Naboo, but never really knew.

"Very, good." Padmè smiled at Eva. "I'm so thankful you are doing this. I knew I needed to be here, but I didn't know how much."

"Your welcome my lady." She looked down at the ground. "But it is my job to serve you." Her words were sincere, but the expression on her face was sad. " I fear for the Republic."

"I do too, but I know it will be all right. As long as we have the Jedi, the Republic will not fall." Padmè comforted the handmaiden and glanced back at her Jedi who was being very quite. "What is it?" Padmè asked.

"Is that why you're so sad?" He asked looking the young handmaiden in the eyes. She didn't responded. She looked deep back into his. Not like a lover, but like she was looking for something. She seemed to look right though him searching for something, but couldn't find it.

"Of course, Ani!" Padmè interrupted. "Why else would she be sad about?"

"There is something." She stared and they both look.

"What?" He asked.

" There's something not right here. I can fell things, but they are so far away. It's like I'm blinded. It worries me more then the war. For I fear it will affect our Jedi. And if we lose the Jedi." She stopped herself. Opening up like that was not something she was use to. She looked about as a tear fell from her eye.

Anakin and Padmè looked at each other curiously they seemed to be thing the same thing.

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"Speak the truth she does." Said Yoda. " The force is strong with her I feel." He added. Anakin and Eva (dressed as the senator) stood before for the council.

"Where are you from?" A strong women's voice was heard. It was Gallia Adi, one of the Masters on the council and once and apprentice of Master Windu.

" I was born on Tatoinee, but moved to Allduron when I was young." Anakin looked at here surprised. Tatoinee?

"The whole truth we must have to your fate decide." Yoda nodded.

"Yes, Master. It is time that you all know." Eva said with some relief. And glanced at Anakin. Who couldn't hide is surprise.