Then next thing they knew the trade federation had blocked the planet for the past two months. Then they invaded and Amidala had to make one of the hardest decisions so far in the past five months of her rule. She had been watching the droid army take over the city when Sabe came over and said,
"Your majesty. You know what we must do. Sache has a chosen a black gown with feathered headdress that covers everything except face and hands. Yane has chosen the flame robes for the other handmaidens and you to ware. If we are to do this, it must be now your majesty."
Amidala turned to friend with a look of grim determination on her face and said,
"Very well Sabe and thank you."
"What for you highness?"
"For risking your life for me and our people."
"It is my honor,"
Sabe replied as Amidala left the throne room walking quickly to her chambers. Sabe, the Queen and the other handmaidens had changed then returned to the throne with Sabe on the throne and Amidala in Sabe's seat and line of site. Then two Nemodians came hurrying into the room surrounded the battle droids who then disarmed the guards and the Viceroy spoke to Sabe,
"Your Majesty. Either cooperate and sign our treaty or be imprisoned like your people."
Sabe glanced carefully at Amidala who nodded; Sabe knew what she must do.
"I will not cooperate,"
she said firmly. The Viceroy motioned to the droids and said,
"Take them away."
Sabe rose and the handmaidens filed into line behind her as she walked, Padme directly behind her. They were led through the palace and down the main staircase. The Nemodians in front of the ÔQueen', Sio Bibble to her left and Panaka behind him. Again the Viceroy tried to get her to agree to the treaty and again Sabe responded with,
"I will not cooperate!"
Then the Viceroy told the droid captain to process them and the party was lead away to camp four.
A few minutes later, during their journey through the streets of Theed, two Jedi and a bumbling Gungan intercepted the party. The Jedi disposed of the droids and lead the party to safety in a small side street with a quick introduction Panaka took charge and they escaped to the main hanger. Alarms blaring around them, with the signal from Padme, Sabe and the other handmaidens said good-bye to Sio Bibble, Sache and Yane.
Once they escaped the blockade Sabe, on the advice of Padme called a meeting. Sabe commended the droid, R2-D2 and asked Padme to clean him. She moved to that she was in Sabe's line of site and could give subtle instructions. They were heading to a desert planet called Tatooine. They arrived later that day and Padme insisted that she accompany the Jedi Master, Qui-Gon Jinn, to the city, Mos Espa. She left a few minutes after the Jedi, the Gungan called Jar Jar and the droid, R2-D2 and caught up with them and left with Panaka's help. The Jedi Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi was left of the ship with, Sabe, Rabe and Eirtae.