AN: Wow! Thanks for all the reviews! I was really surprised- and pleased- with all of the feedback I got! Enjoy!
Chapter 2
After leaving the library with her book, Padmé headed towards the bakery. It was her responsibility to buy and cook food as Sola- who usually bought and cooked food- was currently away with her fiancé, Darred. They were visiting Darred's family and were eagerly planning their wedding that was to be the following summer. Padmé absently paid for a loaf of bread and started to walk back towards their cottage.
When she was about half way there she spotted someone and inwardly groaned. It was Palo. Great. she thought Now I get to deal with him.
"Padmé!" said Palo, who had spotted her as well. "So wonderful to see you." he leaned close to her to try to kiss her on the cheek, but she pushed him away.
"Go away, Palo." said Padmé, as she tried to continue walking.
"Go away? Go away? Now is that any way to talk to the one who will someday be your husband?" he said, quickening his pace and stepping in front of her, blocking her way.
Padmé stepped to the side, and then walked forward again. "I wish you would leave me alone. And for your information, I wouldn't marry you if my life depended on it."
"Oh Padmé your so funny!" he said running a few steps to catch up with her.
"I'm not joking." she said, as she broke into a run. Palo ran after her.
Padmé finally stopped. She had reached the front door of her home. She opened the door, stepped inside, and locked it. This was how Palo always was. He was such an insufferable git!
"Father, I'm home!" Padmé called.
Padme's father, Ruwee was a carpenter and spent a majority of his time building one thing or another.
"I'm in the cellar!" he replied.
"Okay." she said, as she sat down in a chair to read her book.
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"So what did you do today? I hardly saw you." said Ruwee
"I got up early so I could water the plants and feed the animals. Then I went into town, bought the bread that you are eating now, returned that book I was reading, and got the sequel to it." Padmé replied.
"I see," he said, "Did you see anyone I know in town?"
"Well, not exactly.... I saw Sabe, but she was busy so we didn't say more than hello." Sabe was one of Padme's close friends. "And I unfortunately saw Palo. How was your day?" she asked.
"Good I suppose. I've been working on Ms. Panaka's cabinet lately. Its coming out quite nicely."
"That's good. I'm sure she'll like it."
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About one month later, once Sola had returned, Ruwee received a letter saying that his aunt had died and she had left a few items to him in her will, and that he would need to come collect them within the month. Ruwee had needed to leave almost as soon as he received the letter since his aunt lived quite far away and he didn't know quite how long it would take him to get there.
Before he had left he had asked his daughters, "My Aunt- you met her once I believe- her house is quite large and I am sure I would be able to bring you anything you might want. is there anything you would like? Sola? Padmé?"
Both of them had thought for a moment. "Perhaps some nice cloth. I'm sure Darred and I will make use of some for our new house." said Sola.
"Padmé, what about you?" asked Ruwee.
"Could you please bring me a rose, father? Or if not a rose then, some rose seeds? When we met your aunt she brought some roses with her and they were amazing."
He nodded and said "Cloth and a rose. I think I can remember that."
He had then said goodbye to each of his daughters and left on his horse.
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"Anakin. It is not our fault that no one has come." said Obi- Wan, as he tried is best to hobble after Anakin. "And don't forget, if the last petals fall we're all dead. Not just you!"
"Its already been 18 and a half years, Obi- Wan! We only have 2 and a half more for someone to come! And besides, even if someone were to come I'm sure they would never love me like this." said Anakin, pausing a moment so Obi- Wan, who had been changed into a clock, could catch up to him.
"Don't loose hope! Someone must come soon!"
"I already have," said Anakin glaring at the floor. But Anakin didn't know, that there still was hope. He just hadn't seen it yet.
~*~
Ruwee reached his aunt's house in after about two months of traveling. She had left to him two chickens, a small horse, several books, and some linen. He stayed and visited with some other relatives who were in the area for a week or so, and then he went on his way back to his home.
When Ruwee had left to go to his aunt's house, it had been mid Summer- July to be exact- and now, it was Autumn. The trees on the trails he would take had begun to change from their usual green to reds, and oranges, and dull browns. He welcomed the change of scenery.
Two months later, on the last leg of his trip, the Autumn that he had enjoyed, and begun to change into a cold, harsh winter. When he was only a day's journey from home, he nearly collapsed as he tried to guide his horses through the snow. Only a little further he thought. He took a few more steps, willing himself to go on, when he saw a castle. The sight bewildered him. What was a castle doing in the middle of a forest? I wonder if they might let me stay just one night. This weather is harsh, and it is hard on the horses, he thought, I suppose its worth a try
Ruwee led his horses through the gate to the caste. Then he brought them up a long path way that led to the front door. He shut his eyes for a moment, then he opened them and lifted his hand to knock upon the door.
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AN: What do you think of it? Do you like it as well as you did chapter one? R&R please!
- Sarah