DISCLAIMER: Katri Narabe, Derin Narabe, and their daughter Arianna belong to my friend Beth (ff.n sn: Reach4thestars19). They are not to be used without permission by her. The characters in this story belong to George Lucas except Queen Mei'inda, her handmaidens, and those which are not currently in the Star Wars storyline.

Author's Note: Hey, guys! Long time, no see, eh? Writer's block is no fun . . . grr . . . anyway, here's the next chapter! Enjoy!

Addendum 12/2/02: Mucho thanks goes out to my friend Beth (yes, the one mentioned in the disclaimer) because the majority of this chapter is her creation. Thankies!

Leia sat back as she waited for Luke to get back from . . . well, she didn't want to know what from. This story had brought a lot of light to who their mother was, and even shed some light on Anakin Skywalker before he became Darth Vader. It was quite surprising to find out that she was almost exactly like Leia - she had been a Senator, she had fought for a great cause . . . not to mention they were at one time royalty on their respective planets. She got up, walked over to the door, and looked out with the intent to check on where her brother was. Sighing in frustration, she walked back over to the books. She sat down next to them, picked one up, and continued to read it.

"Luke!" Her cry was heard from around the corner, where Luke Skywalker was located as he was coming back. He picked up his pace and came into the room. "What is it, Leia?" She didn't say anything, just pointed to the book. "Read," she said. He sat down and picked up the book, beginning to read from the point where his sister had commanded to . . .

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Things began to change around Naboo a lot. I noticed, in particular, that the attitudes of the citizens of Theed changed . . . grew colder, if you will. Of course, I expected the Empire in this (though I didn't know they were calling themselves the Empire at the time) - they ruined everything that I grew up knowing.



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The comm unit that stood in the Kenobi's home chirped which signaled an incoming message.

Sabe hurried over and keyed it up to be met by Padme's smiling face.

"Padme!" Sabe grinned, pleasantly surprised.

"Sabe! It is so great to see you. I am so sorry I missed your wedding, but things just..."

Sabe shook her head with a small smile. "Don't worry, I know how your duty takes up much of your time."

Padme just nodded, a small smile playing over her features. "That it does."

Sabe studied her friend over the link before speaking up. "I know that look."

"What do you mean?" Padme asked, quickly hiding her emotions.

"I know you better than you know yourself," Sabe teased, referring to their time when the switched identities.

Padme shook her head with a smile. "Well...I am not just a Senator anymore," she told her, leaning closer to the comm unit, glancing over her shoulder. "I am also busy being a wife and soon-to-be mother."

"What?" Sabe exclaimed, jaw dropping. "Wait, you mean, you and Anakin?" she asked shocked.

Padme nodded with a smile. "Right after Genosis. We kept it secret," she admitted. "You are the only one beside my family and the droids that know now."

"And..." Sabe's head was spinning with all this. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"The Council wouldn't have approved, so we decided to not to tell anyone."

"And you are going to have a baby?" Sabe asked, growing excited.

Padme paused. "Twins actually," she smiled.

"I am so happy for you!" Sabe exclaimed. "When are they due? And do you have names chosen yet?"

Padme laughed. "They are due soon, we have a few names in mind and want to know the other part?"

"What?" Sabe asked. "I don't know if I can take any more surprises," she laughed gently.

"Anakin and I are finally coming back to Naboo. I told myself if I ever had children I wanted to have them on Naboo."

"That is great! I can't wait to see you, and your children of course," Sabe smiled at her friend.

"We will be leaving soon and should be there in the next day or so."

"I can't wait - this will be so great," Sabe smiled and saw another figure enter behind Padme, and the young senator smiled up at him.

"I am talking to Sabe," she exclaimed. Anakin nodded with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. "Hello," he nodded over the comlink to her.

"It is nice to see you again," she smiled, wondering about his look but brushed it away.

"We should go," he told Padme, one hand on her shoulder.

"Alright," she nodded. "I will see you soon Sabe," she smiled at her friend.

Sabe nodded. "I will see you soon." With that Padme went to end the transmission, and Sabe got one last look at Padme and Anakin, who was still looking at the monitor, intently it seemed, before it faded to black.

I didn't know it at the time, but I should have. There was something not quite right with the entire situation. I should have known but didn't. Not until it was too late. And too late came quickly . . .

"Something smells good," Obi-Wan smiled as he entered the apartment.

Sabe grinned and rushed to meet him, kissing him, wrapping her arms around him, which he returned.

"I see I was missed," he smiled, touching the panel to shut the door again.

"As usual, and let me tell you a lot has happened that I have to tell you about," she replied, taking his arm to lead him to the kitchen. "You are also perfect with timing," she was almost bubbling over. "I made your favorite and-"

She was quickly cut off as Obi-Wan leaned in and kissed her gently. When he pulled back he smiled. "One thing at a time."

"Yes General," she teased as he pulled out the chair for her to sit down before he went to sit at his chair.

"Now tell me, what is it that has you so excited?" he smiled as he took some food and then passed the bowl to her.

"Well, Padme is coming back to visit," she smiled.

"That is wonderful news. It has been a long time since you have seen her," Obi-Wan was happy for his wife.

"Yes, but that isn't it, she is coming back-"

Sabe was interrupted by a loud pounding on the door. The couple looked up at the same time then shared a glance, Obi-Wan's hand going instantly to his lightsaber. The pounding continued for another quick moment before the door flew open and eight guards came running in.

I was frightened and very unprepared for this. I tried to keep a calm mind though, even with their blasters scanning the rooms before resting on myself and Obi-Wan.

"What is the meaning of this?" Obi-Wan snapped.

"Do not speak," one of the troops barked, his blaster kept at Obi-Wan's back. "And move your hands so we can see them." Not having any other choice, he complied.

The trooper nodded to the others and two of them grabbed Sabe by the arms. "Sabe Kenobi, you are under arrest," one told her, voice hard.

"What? I haven't done anything wrong!" Sabe cried out, fighting in their grasp.

What happened next happened so fast I don't know what happened first.

All of a sudden there was a flash of blue and a hiss as Obi-Wan's lightsaber came to life, slicing through one guard. At that same moment, or so it seemed, the remaining guards opened fire and Obi-Wan had to use all of his skills to deflect the rapid fire. The table was knocked over in the process, the plates and glasses shattering, adding to the deafening noise.

"Obi-Wan!" Sabe shouted trying to get to him as they put the restraints on her.

"Sabe!" he cried in anguish unable to reach her immediately though he was moving to her.

One of the troopers pulled out a vibroblade and held it to Sabe's neck. "Move and I kill her," he told Obi-Wan. Unable to do anything, Obi-Wan froze, though his saber was still up and ignited

Sabe began to cry as she flailed in their grip. "Let me go," she begged, losing her cool composition. One of the troops grew frustrated and threw her over his shoulder roughly then he and the other guard quickly ran out of the apartment and into the night.

The last thing Sabe heard was Obi-Wan's cry. "Sabe!"

I was scared and at a loss. It was a dark night and the only thought I had was that I had to get away even though I couldn't. I remembered the bond I had with Obi-Wan. 'Obi-Wan' I tried to contact him. 'Obi-Wan...'