DISCLAIMER: see chapter one

A/N: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE REVIEWS! I just wanted to say that right off the bat, you guys so make my day! One brief note, this chapter moves rather fast, the reason is…well I guess I just wanted to jump right into the Obidala stuff, which will kick in, in the next chapter and trying to fill in seven years worth of stuff just seemed a bit off the path. I am coming in at seven years instead of ten because…well I don't want to ruin it! Anyway from here on out the rearranged love story really starts. Thank you so much, your reviews are again so greatly appreciated, I can't even begin to tell you :-) RaeAnne

CHAPTER TWO

Which are you? I should have asked her. Water or sky?The question has been plaguing me for the better part of seven years. I haven't seen or spoken to the Queen of Naboo since that day on the platform.

I have found my faith again in the Jedi Order, perhaps though only for my padawan.

Anakin is neither a boy nor a man, he still has the accepting nature of his childhood but the pride of a teenage is growing every day. He has been a handful, but always ready to learn. He has become a friend. He is the 'Chosen One' I know that now and the scary thing is, he is beginning to know it too.

Oh, I see it in his eyes, especially now when he thinks I am not watching. His arrogance shows as he goes just beyond what I show him, just to prove he is better. I worry for him because he will be great, he will be powerful but I wonder if he will have the patience to cultivate the wisdom to keep him in check. He is too fueled by emotion.

Qui-Gon, I still think of him, remembering he is a part of the Force I feel flowing through me…that Anakin feels too. I have strived to be the perfect Jedi, for Anakin, for Qui-Gon, I represent myself to the council to the galaxy as a peaceful, dedicated Jedi. Only I know my inward battle.

"Master Kenobi, Padawan Skywalker the council has requested your presence," an assistant to the council comes through the sparring room door.

"Of course," I beckon Anakin and we follow.

"Master Obi-Wan, Padawan Skywalker," Master Windu welcomes us as we stand before them.

"Have an assignment for you, we do," Master Yoda grips his cane.

"Yes, Queen Amidala of Naboo has been asked by the incumbent Queen of Naboo to become a Senator for the planet Naboo. There have been many threats made on the life of Queen Amidala, as well as two attempts…"

"The animals! They must be stopped!" Anakin lashes out at Master Windu.

"Mind yourself Padawan!" I reprimand with a cool voice.

He glares at me; he knows that I am aware of his feelings toward Padme.

"Good to listen to your Master young padawan, it is," Master Yoda murmurs.

"Back to the mission, many in the Outer Rim Territories side with the Trade Federation, which we know Queen Amidala does not. These people do not want to see the Queen take her seat come time for her term. Master Kenobi, you are familiar with the planet Naboo and its people. Amidala does not want extended security but at the insistence of the Royal Guard she has responded to the idea of a friendly face, favoring that thought to be not so much an invasion of privacy," Master Windu elaborates.

My padawan's feelings and thoughts are not well masked; I sense his anger, his pride and his rebellion. The council does too.

"Will you take this assignment?"

"We will!" Anakin rushes.

"Pleased with your willingness, we are, but this task is not for you Padawan," Master Yoda shakes his head.

I glance from the council to Anakin.

"You are progressing well Young Skywalker but we would like you to stay on Coruscant as we will be assisting with some Senate negotiations. We wish for you to stay here and work on these skills," Master Windu folds his hands.

Anakin's rage is barely contained, his breathing is labored. But even he knows when to hold his tongue, though he does not always follow his own warnings.

"Yes Master," he relents and I am inwardly sigh with relief.

"Obi-Wan you leave tomorrow."

"Yes, Master."

"But Master it is not fair! I know Padme! I should be there too! I should not be made to sit on this skyscraper riddled planet and supervise bickering politicians!" My padawan rants.

"Don't question the council, it's not your or my place young padawan learner," I hold back a chuckled, he is feisty I'll give him that.

"I know! But Master surely you know how I long to see her again…?" he paces.

"Anakin, Padme is a Queen, a queen much older then you, and you are Jedi and as such you must learn to be careful where you let your emotional ties lead you. I know you care for Padme and she for you, but you are friends. Let's leave it at that shall we?" I know my words are lame and even as I speak them I picture her big brown eyes and gentle smile, this lesson is not only for the student, but for the teacher also.

"I know, but I can not help myself…tell her I wish her well and that I miss her." He relents, shoulders heavy.

"I will, and Anakin…" I step onto my ship.

"Yes Master?"

"May the Force be with you.'

"And with you Master."

The landing strip is full when I arrive, familiar faces aplenty but the Queen's face is not among them.

"Obi-Wannn!" Jar Jar Binks is first to great me, pulling me into an elaborate hug.

"Hello Jar Jar," I laugh, I have missed this Gungan.

"Mesa no seen you in much, much long time!" he guides me to a waiting escort which will take me to Theed.

"It is good to see you Jar, Jar…really good to be back."

"The Queen is waiting for you in the throne room Master Kenobi," a royal guard opens the doors,

I nod, taking a moment to settle my mind. I already feel her presence and while it is calming, it's also unnerving. "Calm your mind, be one with the Force" I say to myself and step through the doors.

The massive room of marble and stone is cool and bright, and empty.

"Queen Amidala, Master Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi is here," the guard announces me and disappears, closing the doors behind him.

Quick steps, I hear her as she comes from an alcove window.

"Obi Wan!" she cries smile radiant.

She has not changed, except maybe matured a little, grown up a little, but she is still aglow with youthful beauty that originates in her soul.

"Milady," I bow and before I can straighten completely she is throwing her arms around me. I am taken aback to say the least, I am not familiar with sort of action, I think I may like it…

"I've missed you!" she laughs moving to arms length.

"It's very good to see you again milady, though I do wish it were under better circumstances."

Her face becomes grave "As do I, though I doubt you would have come to visit if it weren't because of an assignment…This situation does not call for a Jedi. There are far more important issues in the galaxy."

Aww, Padme has given way to the Queen. Its interesting to watch her face change from carefree Padme to the stern formal Queen Amidala, she does it seamlessly.

"I beg to differ, your highness; your life is very important and as it appears your Senate seat too."

"Well either way it makes it look like Naboo's government is either weak or scared, neither of which I…I mean we, are," she sits on the throne hands gripping the sides

I nod stepping closer, "I know that you aren't…that Naboo, isn't weak and anybody who has heard about your victory against the Trade Federation knows it too. There is no shame in asking or accepting help," I can't help but grin at the up turned nose and the haughty, proud tilt of her head.

She eyes me, the faintest of smiles tugging at her lips.

"I have never seen you in a position that you couldn't get yourself out of, but we all need to be saved at some point. Let me be the one to save you, if the chance arises, you don't have to be afraid I will not let harm come to you." I feel her fear, just faintly at the edge of her mind. Fear I want to take away.

"Reading my mind Jedi?"

"Only your feelings milady, they were obvious."

"Oh I see, I think perhaps you misinterpret them because I don't have any fear of putting my life in your hands…there is no one I trust more with it."

I believe her, it blows me away but she speaks the truth and it makes me tremble. No, she does not fear for her life with me, she has unshakable faith it seems. I see, that, but what then does she fear?

"I will not be a prisoner in my own home!"

Okay, so keeping her from leaving her personal wing of the palace was an unwise choice, blame it on lack of communication with the Force, or something like that.

"Milady, there were three men caught trying to enter the palace grounds yesterday, that are becoming increasingly more bold we can't risk it," I sigh watching as she plants her hands on her hips with much irritation.

"You have been here five days and in that time you have made me quit going to outside meetings…going outside all together and now you are trying to limit me to one wing of the palace!"

We are alone in the formal receiving room adjacent to her private sitting room and bedroom, she takes advantage of this, throwing her hands in the air, showing her anger and stubbornness outwardly, something she has carefully trained herself not to do when in official capacity, and it is amusing.

"It's for your protection milady…besides you trust me," I state with a grin, a smug grin that I know is dangerous, but she is too fun to bate.

"And you are using that fact against me! Yes, I trust you, though I am beginning to wish I didn't. I also know you are one of the greatest Jedi in the galaxy and I have full faith that you will protect me when you take me on a walk."

Oh, she's sneaky, but this one isn't one of her more clever turnabouts.

"We've been through this, and flattery will get you everywhere…except with a Jedi."

She huffs folding her arms, "So it seems. And I still want to go outside so we are revisiting this issue."

"What if I deny your request?"

"You will be miserable," she glares.

I believe her.

"Fine, but we go on my terms," I give in.

She smiles and sits on the settee, skirt fanning around her.

"Of course, you are my protector after all, I will abide by your wishes," she flashes a saucy smile and flutters long thick lashes.

I choke on my laughter, sure okay, she'll go along, I believe that.

"When do we leave?"

"Tonight, going out in broad day light wouldn't be advisable, very risky. You will have to see Naboo by moon light milady, it's safer."

"Yes Master Jedi—I don't mind night time, if fact moonlight is my favorite way to see Naboo," her voice is airy and wistful. I smile, I am glad she is happy.

A/N:

Nyoko: Thank you for your review, the water sky thing just sort came to me when I was first putting ideas together for this story, I am glad you liked it!

sassy-satine: I just wanted to say that I love your stories and of course really appreciate the review. This is my second Star Wars story (well technically the first but I wrote a really short one while in the middle of this one, called Winds of Change) and I have been just having a blast with it. I hope this story isn't too vague, I don't mean it to be, it's just these first few chapters deal much with what happened in the movies and therefore don't require much painting for a picture to form, but I hope to add more detail in soon.

Aiska Kenobi: What an awesome review, that just made me so happy, I set to work getting this chapter ready! I hope you enjoy!

SuP3R G1R: I too am crazy about Obidala stories… I am just plain crazy about Obi-Wan, so go figure, thanks for the review!