Chapter Two
Note: Still not sure exactly where this is going. I would like to thank everyone for the postive feedback.
I am feeling a little worried that I won't be able to write this very well.
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Obi-Wan's only response to Anakin's comment was a look that seemed to communicate that Anakin should
not have made this statement. Padme knew that Jedi had the ablity to communicate telepathically and
wondered if the two were discussing what Anakin said without even saying a single word.Padme was a bit
surprised by Anakin's response, but decided not to comment on it. Judging by the way the two were acting,
this was obviously a sensitive subject between Master and Padawan and Padme did not wish to stir up any
trouble betweeen the two. Instead she decided to discuss the matter at hand.
"So would you both like to sit down so that we can discuss how you are going to go about protecting me."
At this all three took a seat. Both Anakin and Obi-Wan sat on a small sofa while Padme sat across from
them in a chair. There was a brief moment of silence before Obi-Wan finally began to tell Padme what he
thought was the best way for them to protect her.
"Well, first of all I do not want you to feel uncomfortable with us being here. It is probably best if we avoid
interfering with your life as much as possible. I think we should try to let you maintain your normal routine, while we
discretly watch over you. During the day we will have to go with you when you have to go somewhere. We will
have to be with you during all Senate meetings. At night I think that Anakin and I should take shifts guarding
you. If you feel uncomfortable with this situation just let me know."
Padme responded, "I really don't like the idea of you having to go everywhere with me, but I guess I will just
have to adjust to the idea."
"We are only trying to keep you safe, Padme. I would hate it if anything bad happened to you," Anakin suddenly
responded.
"Thanks for your concern Anakin. Right now I think I would like to go to bed. It's getting kind of late and I
have a very busy day tommorrow."
"Okay milady," Obi-Wan responded. "We will be here if you need us for anything."
"I guess I will see you both tommorrow than."
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Padme did not know what to do. She had kept calm in front of Obi-Wan and Anakin, but she had barely been able
to do that. She wondered if either one had noticed how apprehensive she actually was. Padme had always put on
a strong front in front of others and had never let anyone see her frightened. Why did what was going on bother
her so much. She had faced just as much danger when she had been Queen of Naboo and the Trade Federation had
taken over the planet just a little over ten years before. * I suppose it's because this time they are targeting
me personally instead of an entire planet*
Padme also wondered about the relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan. Did they get along or did they argue all the
time? From what she had seen tonight there was definitely some hostility between them. Most likely they were just having
a disagreement of some sort. * I should really just stay out of it * What Padme could not shake from her mind most of
all was how much Anakin had grown-up. Deep down she realized that it had been ten years since she had seen him, but
somehow she had expected the same nine year old little boy to walk through the door. And the way he had looked at her!
He had a somewhat sad yet longing look on his face when he had looked at her. She could not exactly tell what this
look he had given her was really meant to say. * Could he have feelings for me? No, he's a Jedi Padawan. They are
not allowed to have romantic relationships, besides we really don't even know each other. We only met briefly ten
years ago. He had a crush on me than, but he was only nine years old, surely he has moved on * With these thoughts
drifting in her head, Padme finally fell asleep.
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A few hours later, Padme woke up to the sound of someone moving around on the balcony of her apartment. Padme got
out of bed and put on a robe over her nightgown and decided to check it out. When Padme got to the door outside she
saw Anakin standing with his back to her leaning on the railing simply looking out at the view. Padme turned to leave
not wanting to interrupt Anakins reverie when suddenly Anakin turned around and looked her way.
"Is something wrong Padme?"
"No, I just woke up and heard something out on the balcony and thought I would check it out."
"I'm sorry if I woke you up. By the way, you shouldn't just step out on the balcony if you hear a noise. You should
come and get Obi-Wan or me and have us check it out. What if there had been someone out here who wanted to harm you."
"Well, I guess I just didn't think about it. I don't usually have to worry about someone trying to hurt me in my own
home. I was just wondering, what are you doing out here right now."
"I just wanted to watch the sunrise and I was just thinking about somethings."
"What kind of things were you thinking about?"
"Nothing all that important. I was just trying to remember what it was like when I first met you and Qui-Gon on
Tatooine. Everything seemed so simple then. I thought that once I left Tatooine my life would be like the dreams and
had always had of what my life would be like, but things are different from what I thought they would be. I didn't
think everything would be as complicated as it is. Sometimes I wonder if I should have stayed with my mom, but then I
realize if I was I would still be a slave. I guess I just feel guilty about leaving my mother behind to fend for
herself. I'm sorry. You probably don't want to hear about my problems. I just feel like I can tell you just about anything."
"It's okay. I like that you feel you can tell me about your problems even though we really don't know that much about
each other. I mean we knew each other for such a short time all those years ago. I don't know why, but I feel I can tell
you almost anything too."
"So, all the things that I just said didn't bother you?"
"No, in fact I can kind of understand how you feel. I hardly ever see my family on Naboo. I can't remember the last time
that I went home. Sometimes I feel like I am almost a stranger in my own family. It is understandable you feel bad about
leaving your mother behind, but she wanted you to go. She knew that Qui-Gon was offering you a better life than she
could offer you."
"I know that. Deep down I do, but it just bothers me."
"How could it not? I can't even imagine going so many years without seeing my family. At least you have Obi-Wan there
for you and you are getting a chance to fulfill your dreams."
"Well, I guess so. Sometimes I wonder if this is really what I wanted to do. Don't get me wrong, I love learning to be
a Jedi, it's just sometimes I feel like I am being limited. That Obi-Wan is keeping me from reaching my full potential.
He thinks I am still that nine year old little boy I once was. I wish he could see how much I have learned and have
grown up."
"I'm sure he does, Anakin. He's probably just concerned for you."
"I don't know Padme, it just seems like I will never get to be a Jedi Knight."
"You just need to be patient, that's all. I'm sure Obi-Wan is just doing what is best for you."
"I wish I could totally believe that. Thanks for trying to make me feel better. I really appreciate you listening to me
complain. It's nice to have someone to talk to besides Obi-Wan for once."
"Your welcome, I guess I'll try to go back to bed now and get some more sleep. Tommorrow is going to be a long day."
"Okay, I guess I'll see you tommorrow morning than."
"Goodnight, Anakin."
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That's it for now. I will try to work on the next chapter and get it up soon. Any comments will be appreciated. I just
feel like I am getting no where in this story.
Note: Still not sure exactly where this is going. I would like to thank everyone for the postive feedback.
I am feeling a little worried that I won't be able to write this very well.
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Obi-Wan's only response to Anakin's comment was a look that seemed to communicate that Anakin should
not have made this statement. Padme knew that Jedi had the ablity to communicate telepathically and
wondered if the two were discussing what Anakin said without even saying a single word.Padme was a bit
surprised by Anakin's response, but decided not to comment on it. Judging by the way the two were acting,
this was obviously a sensitive subject between Master and Padawan and Padme did not wish to stir up any
trouble betweeen the two. Instead she decided to discuss the matter at hand.
"So would you both like to sit down so that we can discuss how you are going to go about protecting me."
At this all three took a seat. Both Anakin and Obi-Wan sat on a small sofa while Padme sat across from
them in a chair. There was a brief moment of silence before Obi-Wan finally began to tell Padme what he
thought was the best way for them to protect her.
"Well, first of all I do not want you to feel uncomfortable with us being here. It is probably best if we avoid
interfering with your life as much as possible. I think we should try to let you maintain your normal routine, while we
discretly watch over you. During the day we will have to go with you when you have to go somewhere. We will
have to be with you during all Senate meetings. At night I think that Anakin and I should take shifts guarding
you. If you feel uncomfortable with this situation just let me know."
Padme responded, "I really don't like the idea of you having to go everywhere with me, but I guess I will just
have to adjust to the idea."
"We are only trying to keep you safe, Padme. I would hate it if anything bad happened to you," Anakin suddenly
responded.
"Thanks for your concern Anakin. Right now I think I would like to go to bed. It's getting kind of late and I
have a very busy day tommorrow."
"Okay milady," Obi-Wan responded. "We will be here if you need us for anything."
"I guess I will see you both tommorrow than."
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Padme did not know what to do. She had kept calm in front of Obi-Wan and Anakin, but she had barely been able
to do that. She wondered if either one had noticed how apprehensive she actually was. Padme had always put on
a strong front in front of others and had never let anyone see her frightened. Why did what was going on bother
her so much. She had faced just as much danger when she had been Queen of Naboo and the Trade Federation had
taken over the planet just a little over ten years before. * I suppose it's because this time they are targeting
me personally instead of an entire planet*
Padme also wondered about the relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan. Did they get along or did they argue all the
time? From what she had seen tonight there was definitely some hostility between them. Most likely they were just having
a disagreement of some sort. * I should really just stay out of it * What Padme could not shake from her mind most of
all was how much Anakin had grown-up. Deep down she realized that it had been ten years since she had seen him, but
somehow she had expected the same nine year old little boy to walk through the door. And the way he had looked at her!
He had a somewhat sad yet longing look on his face when he had looked at her. She could not exactly tell what this
look he had given her was really meant to say. * Could he have feelings for me? No, he's a Jedi Padawan. They are
not allowed to have romantic relationships, besides we really don't even know each other. We only met briefly ten
years ago. He had a crush on me than, but he was only nine years old, surely he has moved on * With these thoughts
drifting in her head, Padme finally fell asleep.
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A few hours later, Padme woke up to the sound of someone moving around on the balcony of her apartment. Padme got
out of bed and put on a robe over her nightgown and decided to check it out. When Padme got to the door outside she
saw Anakin standing with his back to her leaning on the railing simply looking out at the view. Padme turned to leave
not wanting to interrupt Anakins reverie when suddenly Anakin turned around and looked her way.
"Is something wrong Padme?"
"No, I just woke up and heard something out on the balcony and thought I would check it out."
"I'm sorry if I woke you up. By the way, you shouldn't just step out on the balcony if you hear a noise. You should
come and get Obi-Wan or me and have us check it out. What if there had been someone out here who wanted to harm you."
"Well, I guess I just didn't think about it. I don't usually have to worry about someone trying to hurt me in my own
home. I was just wondering, what are you doing out here right now."
"I just wanted to watch the sunrise and I was just thinking about somethings."
"What kind of things were you thinking about?"
"Nothing all that important. I was just trying to remember what it was like when I first met you and Qui-Gon on
Tatooine. Everything seemed so simple then. I thought that once I left Tatooine my life would be like the dreams and
had always had of what my life would be like, but things are different from what I thought they would be. I didn't
think everything would be as complicated as it is. Sometimes I wonder if I should have stayed with my mom, but then I
realize if I was I would still be a slave. I guess I just feel guilty about leaving my mother behind to fend for
herself. I'm sorry. You probably don't want to hear about my problems. I just feel like I can tell you just about anything."
"It's okay. I like that you feel you can tell me about your problems even though we really don't know that much about
each other. I mean we knew each other for such a short time all those years ago. I don't know why, but I feel I can tell
you almost anything too."
"So, all the things that I just said didn't bother you?"
"No, in fact I can kind of understand how you feel. I hardly ever see my family on Naboo. I can't remember the last time
that I went home. Sometimes I feel like I am almost a stranger in my own family. It is understandable you feel bad about
leaving your mother behind, but she wanted you to go. She knew that Qui-Gon was offering you a better life than she
could offer you."
"I know that. Deep down I do, but it just bothers me."
"How could it not? I can't even imagine going so many years without seeing my family. At least you have Obi-Wan there
for you and you are getting a chance to fulfill your dreams."
"Well, I guess so. Sometimes I wonder if this is really what I wanted to do. Don't get me wrong, I love learning to be
a Jedi, it's just sometimes I feel like I am being limited. That Obi-Wan is keeping me from reaching my full potential.
He thinks I am still that nine year old little boy I once was. I wish he could see how much I have learned and have
grown up."
"I'm sure he does, Anakin. He's probably just concerned for you."
"I don't know Padme, it just seems like I will never get to be a Jedi Knight."
"You just need to be patient, that's all. I'm sure Obi-Wan is just doing what is best for you."
"I wish I could totally believe that. Thanks for trying to make me feel better. I really appreciate you listening to me
complain. It's nice to have someone to talk to besides Obi-Wan for once."
"Your welcome, I guess I'll try to go back to bed now and get some more sleep. Tommorrow is going to be a long day."
"Okay, I guess I'll see you tommorrow morning than."
"Goodnight, Anakin."
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That's it for now. I will try to work on the next chapter and get it up soon. Any comments will be appreciated. I just
feel like I am getting no where in this story.