Chapter Four: The Truth

When Padme returned Sabe told her about Obi-Wan knowing and them kissing, Padme was calm when Sabe told her because he knew it was Sabe that he had kissed, not the Queen.

The journey to Coruscant was uneventful, after take off when the Jedi Master had fought with an un-known enemy who they thought was trying to get to Amidala. Padme continued to remain a handmaiden.

When they arrived Sabe greeted Supreme Chancellor Valorum and Senator Palpatine, they were taken to his residence with Anakin and Jar Jar. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon went to the Jedi Council but Sabe did not know why. When they reached the Senator's apartments Padme became the Queen again, she went for a meeting with him and took Eirtae and Rabe with her. Sabe was given the few hours off and she contacted Obi-Wan. He had finished with the Council for the time being and Qui-Gon said that he could visit Sabe.

When he arrived they kissed gently. All they did was talk; they learnt everything about each other. After a while Qui-Gon was calling to Obi-Wan through their bond, he had to leave to meet his master and the Council again. As he was pulling on his cloak Sabe pulled him in for a hug, he kissed her lightly on the check then left. Minutes later Amidala followed by Eirtae and Rabe stormed into the room. Rabe picked out one of Amidala's most powerful gowns and headdresses they also quickly changed, Rabe managed to calm Amidala down. Just after they had finished Anakin came to see Padme. Sabe could see the pain cross her Queen's face after Anakin left the room.

Amidala's plea to the Senate did not go well in the end she called for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum. She then returned to Palpatine's office and waited for him, he was nominated along with two other Senators to succeed Valorum and Queen Amidala decided to return to Naboo. When they reached the platform where her ship was the Jedi were there. Obi-Wan and Sabe smiled at each other. Queen Amidala called a meeting and it was decided that when they landed Jar Jar would go to the Gungan city. The Queen would ask for their help in defeating the Nemodians.

When they landed the Gungans weren't in their city and Jar Jar led them to a secret place. Sabe was taking the Queen's place again and Obi-Wan knew that it was Sabe, not Amidala. Sabe tried to convince the Gungans but it did not work, Amidala then stepped forward and things went successfully and Boss Nass agreed to help. Panaka went to see the state of the capital city and while he was away Sabe and Obi-Wan had some time together. They just sat together talking and holding hands. Obi-Wan explained that Qui-Gon knew all about their relationship and approved slightly. When Panaka returned Amidala explained the plan of attack.

Soon they were in the main hanger and Obi-Wan was preparing to fight a strange Sith monster. Amidala and the others reluctantly took the long way to the throne room. Sabe followed by six guards, split off from the main group. When she joined them again the Viceroy had captured Amidala and her group. Sabe led off a group of battle droids and sustained a blaster wound to her weak ankle. Before they could do any more damage to the group, all the droids collapsed. Rabe came running over to the guard crouching over Sabe.

"What happened?"

she asked breathlessly.

"I go hit by a bolt and then the droids collapsed, do you know why?"

"Yes, the N-1's took out the control ship. Are you hurt badly?"

Rabe replied as she crouched down next to her fallen friend. Rabe sent the guard away. Eirtae came running up seconds later. They helped Sabe stand, and walk back to the throne room where the Naboo and regained control

. When Amidala saw her injured friend she rushed forward and led Sabe to the throne.

"Here sit down,"

Amidala said gently as Sabe took the weight off her ankle. Sabe was taken to the medical unit where her ankle was bandaged and she was told to try and stay off her feet for a few days. Soon she became restless and asked Amidala if anyone had heard from the Jedi, the Queen said that no one had. Sabe was determined; she went after them with three guards. Sabe found Obi-Wan hunched over his master's dead body crying like a small child.

Sabe gestured for the guards to stay back; she hobbled forward and sat down stiffly next to Obi-Wan. Slowly he turned to her, dimly registering who it was. He pulled her into a tight hug and continued crying gently. One of the guards came forward, he saw what had happen and returned quietly to his previous position. He pulled out his com-link and spoke into quietly.

"Captain. The Jedi Master is dead. Sabe is with the other now."

"Very well Travers. I'll arrange for six guards to come and take him away. Panaka out."

Sabe helped Obi-Wan stand up she kissed him lightly but he pulled away, he held her tightly. The guards came and Sabe directed them with her arms, they carried Qui-Gon away and Sabe gently limped away and led Obi-Wan to a guest room.

Sabe pulled out her com-link and contacted Amidala,

"Your Highness."

"Yes, Sabe. What's happening?"

"I've brought Obi-Wan back to a guest room and I would like your permission to have the evening off to rest my ankle."

"Yes. I think that it be suitable for me to contact the Jedi Council on Jedi Kenobi's behalf."

"Yes, I agree. Thank you for your permission. Sabe out."

She sat down next to Obi-Wan on his bed.

He turned to her blearily,

"Thank you Sabe."

"What for?"

"Everything,"

he said gently.

"Here, lie back. Relax, put your ankle up."

He helped her layback, Obi-Wan then lay next to her, still crying quietly. He curled up like a young child and Sabe put her arms around him. They stayed like that for hours and they both fell asleep. When Sabe woke up, she realised how it would have looked if anyone had come in so she moved to a chair next to the bed and went back to sleep. She woke again; the sun was streaming in through the windows. "Good bye Obi-Wan, I'll be back later,"

Sabe whispered as she limped out of the room.