Chapter 3
Thanks to everyone who has reviewed my story. All those nice reviews have motivated me to continue writing. I'm not sure
about this chapter, it moves kind of slow, but I think you get to see a little more about what the characters think of each
other.
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The next morning, Padme woke up early. She needed plenty of time to get ready for a day that was likely to seem very long.
Most of her days wer much the same. She woke up early, she ate breakfast and then got ready for the day. After that she
spent most of her time in meetings and in the Senate chamber. But today felt different somehow. Maybe it was because of
the current threat on her life, but for some reason everything just seemed different. It would definitely be odd with
Obi-Wan and Anakin following her around all day. * I know they are here to keep me safe, but I just do not like that my
life may depend on someone other than myself.*
Then Padme heard a knock on her door.
"Who's there?"
"It's Sabe, I just thought I would stop by this morning to see how you are."
"Come on in."
With this the door opened and Sambe walked in.
"I'm glad I had a harder time getting in here this morning than I had yesterday. It seems that your Jedi protection is doing
a good job. It took me about twenty minutes to get past Anakin."
"I'm sorry about that Sabe, he should have come and just asked me if it was okay if you came in."
"No, it's okay. I'm glad that he was cautious. I wouldn't want him to let just anyone in here. Besides, he probably just
didn't want to disturb you."
"I guess. I going to take a while to get used to Anakin and Obi-Wan being around."
"They might not have to stay long, hopefully they will be able to figure out who is trying to kill you before long."
"I hope so. I lke seeing both of them. They are old friends, but I just wish things would go back to normal."
"Back to normal? What's so great about everything being normal. Padme, you live by almost exactly the same schedule everyday
Isn't is it nice to have at least a slight deviation from your normal schedule?"
"Maybe. It is nice to have someone to talk to about things other than politics or diplomacy."
"Someone to talk to?"
"Yes, Anakin and me had a nice conversation on my balcony last night. We hadn't seen each other in ten years, but it felt
like we had never been apart, as if we were best friends, when we talked last night."
"See, it's good to have them around. You need more friends. You must get tired of only having me to talk to."
"Sabe! I could never get tired of talking to you. I know what you mean though, it is nice to have someone else to talk to.
I'm a little worried about Anakin though. There is some tension between him and Obi-Wan. From what Anakin said Obi-Wan and
him seem close but they have some problems. I just hope they can work it out."
"They probably just had a disagreement about something. Even the closest of friends sometimes argue."
"I'm sure you're right. My goodness, it's getting late. I should probably finish getting ready."
"You should. I'll help you with your hair. You'll need to leave soon so that you won't be late for your first meeting."
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Anakin was sitting on the couch in Padme's living room. He had hardly slept at all the night before. He had so much on his
mind. Obi-Wan had taken over watching after Padme hours before, but Anakin had just not been able to sleep. The conversation
he had with Padme the night before had been wonderful. He felt like he had been able to open up to her more than he ever had
with Obi-Wan. He had always been able to speak with him about almost everything, but with Obi-Wan discussions always became
lectures by the time they were finished talking. He could just talk to Padme and she actually listened and wasn't
judgemental. Even when he was nine he had felt comfortable telling her everything. He had thought of her everyday since
the first day he had met her. During all those long days of training at the Jedi temple the thought of her had always made
him smile.
Just then Obi-Wan walked in from the balcony and walked over to Anakin. He seemed like he was about to say something to
Anakin, but then stopped.
"Master, were you about to say something?"
"Yes Anakin, actually I was. You have been acting differently since we got here."
"Not really Master. It just seems that way."
"It just seems that way? You have been very distracted. You need to be focused on the mission at hand, instead your mind is
somewhere else."
"I know. It's just seeing her again after all this time. It feels like it hasn't been ten years. She is exactly like I
remember her."
"Anakin, I thought you had gotten past that silly childhood crush of yours years ago."
"It's not a silly crush! It was never just a crush. My feelings for her have always been real."
Just then Padme and Sabe came out of Padme's room. They did not seem to notice the conversation that Anakin and Obi-Wan
had been having.
Padme spoke first, "Good morning, I suppose we should probably be going soon."
Obi-Wan answered, "Yes, milady. We will leave whenever you are ready."
Everyone then began to get ready to leave the apartment.
*Anakin this is not the end of our discussion, we will continue it later* Obi-Wan communicated to Anakin through their bond.
*Yes, Master. I knew you wouldn't let me off that easily.* Anakin responded.
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That's it for now. Questions? Comment? Is this part too short? I am working on the next part right now, but I'm not sure
when it will be done. Hopefully it won't take too long.
Thanks to everyone who has reviewed my story. All those nice reviews have motivated me to continue writing. I'm not sure
about this chapter, it moves kind of slow, but I think you get to see a little more about what the characters think of each
other.
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The next morning, Padme woke up early. She needed plenty of time to get ready for a day that was likely to seem very long.
Most of her days wer much the same. She woke up early, she ate breakfast and then got ready for the day. After that she
spent most of her time in meetings and in the Senate chamber. But today felt different somehow. Maybe it was because of
the current threat on her life, but for some reason everything just seemed different. It would definitely be odd with
Obi-Wan and Anakin following her around all day. * I know they are here to keep me safe, but I just do not like that my
life may depend on someone other than myself.*
Then Padme heard a knock on her door.
"Who's there?"
"It's Sabe, I just thought I would stop by this morning to see how you are."
"Come on in."
With this the door opened and Sambe walked in.
"I'm glad I had a harder time getting in here this morning than I had yesterday. It seems that your Jedi protection is doing
a good job. It took me about twenty minutes to get past Anakin."
"I'm sorry about that Sabe, he should have come and just asked me if it was okay if you came in."
"No, it's okay. I'm glad that he was cautious. I wouldn't want him to let just anyone in here. Besides, he probably just
didn't want to disturb you."
"I guess. I going to take a while to get used to Anakin and Obi-Wan being around."
"They might not have to stay long, hopefully they will be able to figure out who is trying to kill you before long."
"I hope so. I lke seeing both of them. They are old friends, but I just wish things would go back to normal."
"Back to normal? What's so great about everything being normal. Padme, you live by almost exactly the same schedule everyday
Isn't is it nice to have at least a slight deviation from your normal schedule?"
"Maybe. It is nice to have someone to talk to about things other than politics or diplomacy."
"Someone to talk to?"
"Yes, Anakin and me had a nice conversation on my balcony last night. We hadn't seen each other in ten years, but it felt
like we had never been apart, as if we were best friends, when we talked last night."
"See, it's good to have them around. You need more friends. You must get tired of only having me to talk to."
"Sabe! I could never get tired of talking to you. I know what you mean though, it is nice to have someone else to talk to.
I'm a little worried about Anakin though. There is some tension between him and Obi-Wan. From what Anakin said Obi-Wan and
him seem close but they have some problems. I just hope they can work it out."
"They probably just had a disagreement about something. Even the closest of friends sometimes argue."
"I'm sure you're right. My goodness, it's getting late. I should probably finish getting ready."
"You should. I'll help you with your hair. You'll need to leave soon so that you won't be late for your first meeting."
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Anakin was sitting on the couch in Padme's living room. He had hardly slept at all the night before. He had so much on his
mind. Obi-Wan had taken over watching after Padme hours before, but Anakin had just not been able to sleep. The conversation
he had with Padme the night before had been wonderful. He felt like he had been able to open up to her more than he ever had
with Obi-Wan. He had always been able to speak with him about almost everything, but with Obi-Wan discussions always became
lectures by the time they were finished talking. He could just talk to Padme and she actually listened and wasn't
judgemental. Even when he was nine he had felt comfortable telling her everything. He had thought of her everyday since
the first day he had met her. During all those long days of training at the Jedi temple the thought of her had always made
him smile.
Just then Obi-Wan walked in from the balcony and walked over to Anakin. He seemed like he was about to say something to
Anakin, but then stopped.
"Master, were you about to say something?"
"Yes Anakin, actually I was. You have been acting differently since we got here."
"Not really Master. It just seems that way."
"It just seems that way? You have been very distracted. You need to be focused on the mission at hand, instead your mind is
somewhere else."
"I know. It's just seeing her again after all this time. It feels like it hasn't been ten years. She is exactly like I
remember her."
"Anakin, I thought you had gotten past that silly childhood crush of yours years ago."
"It's not a silly crush! It was never just a crush. My feelings for her have always been real."
Just then Padme and Sabe came out of Padme's room. They did not seem to notice the conversation that Anakin and Obi-Wan
had been having.
Padme spoke first, "Good morning, I suppose we should probably be going soon."
Obi-Wan answered, "Yes, milady. We will leave whenever you are ready."
Everyone then began to get ready to leave the apartment.
*Anakin this is not the end of our discussion, we will continue it later* Obi-Wan communicated to Anakin through their bond.
*Yes, Master. I knew you wouldn't let me off that easily.* Anakin responded.
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That's it for now. Questions? Comment? Is this part too short? I am working on the next part right now, but I'm not sure
when it will be done. Hopefully it won't take too long.