Chapter One
Luke walks into the ornate Royal palace, he turns and looks over his shoulder at the small boy standing in the door way looking around in awe.
"Come along. I haven't got all day."
"Yes Master."
He runs and catches up to Luke.
"Why are we here Master?"
"We are here to see the new Queen."
"Who is she master?"
"She is Queen Amidala."
"Why are we here to see her?"
"Why are you asking so many questions?"
The young Padawan looks down at his feet.
"I'm sorry Master, I was only curious."
"That's alright Dallin. But when we are with the Queen don't ask so many questions. We can't stay long and I have an urgent matter to discuss with her. Understood?"
"Yes Master."
Luke leads the way to the Queens Chambers. The guard announces them to the Queen, a moment later the doors open. Luke walks in closely followed by his Padawan. Two of the Queen's handmaids come in and settle themselves. A droid comes in and sets a tray of drinks down on a table near the young Padawan, He looks longingly at the tray.
"You may help yourself."
He jumps and turns to look at the girl who had spoken to him. She giggles.
"Sorry I scared you…"
He straightens up and looks at her. She was very pretty. Silky black hair that came down to her waist, Piercing blue eyes that seemed to see straight through you, and Her clothes were simple yet elegant.
"You didn't scare me."
She smirks, "Oh really?"
"Really. I jumped up because you came in."
"Why?"
"You're a Lady."
Luke comes over. "Dallin, What did I say?"
"You said not to ask the Queen too many questions."
"And did you obey?"
"But Master she's a handmaid."
"Dallin, did you ask her name?"
"No sir."
"My name is Padme."
"See sir she's a handmaid."
"Why do you assume that?"
"Because the Queen's name is Amidala."
All the girls start giggling, Luke smiles at his Padawan.
"Sir?" He looks at the girl. She smiles at him.
"My name is Padme Amidala."
He blushes. "Sorry Master."
"Nadia."
A girl comes out of another room nearby.
"Yes Miss?"
"Take him to Master Than."
"Yes Miss." She looks at Dallin. "Come with me." She leads him out of the room, down the hall, and into another room.
"Master Than I have a visitor for you."
A young man steps out of the shadows.
"Ah…Nadia. How good to see you. I thought your duties would keep you from your lessons for good."
She blushes and looks down at her feet. "Sorry Master."
"Are you staying or do you have to get back to Padme?"
"I'm staying with the boy for now."
"Good. I'll take the boy to work with Layne and you can go into the other room With Anakin."
"Yes Master."
Than leads Dallin into a small room off of the main room. There is a young girl waiting patiently. Than points to the seat beside her. Dallin sits down.
As the door closes behind Nadia and Dallin, Padme turns to Luke.
"How is Malen?"
"He is well. Things are going well in the Senate for now. How are your lessons?"
"Master Than is a very good teacher. He is currently teaching myself, Anakin, Nadia, and Layne."
"Padme I'm here for Anakin."
"What?"
"I'm going to take him to with me."
"Does mother know?"
"Yes. She came before the Council. Than also agrees it's time for him to join us in Coruscant."
"What will I do?"
"Padme, you don't have to have him by your side at all times. When we get back I will send someone…."
"Uncle Luke you know I don't want someone else. Anakin's my brother I want him."
"Padme he's coming with me."
She stands up, "I'm Queen."
"And I'm the head of the Jedi Council."
He stands and walks out the door. Padme runs into her room crying.
Nadia walks into the room where Anakin is building a lightsaber.
"Hello Nadia."
"Prince Anakin."
He looks at her, "How many times do I have to ask you to call me Anakin?"
"I'm sorry sir."
He laughs to himself and shakes his head. After a few moments of silence he suddenly looks up. Nadia looks at him.
"What is it?"
"Padme."
"What's wrong!"
"She's upset."
"Why?"
"I'm not sure."
He goes into the main room. Than and Luke look over at him when he enters.
"Uncle Luke. I didn't know you were here."
"Don't lie."
"Sorry Master. But it does kind of spoil the surprise if you can sense when someone is coming. How is Padme?"
"You sensed something was wrong?"
"Yes Master."
"She's just upset."
"About what Master?"
"You're coming with me Anakin."
Nadia runs out of the room and, with a nod from Than, Layne follows.
"Yes Master."
Luke starts out the door.
"Master?"
He turns. "May I say good-bye?"
Luke sighs and looks at his nephew. "I'm sorry Anakin."
Luke goes out to the hangar bay. He is closely followed by Dallin and Anakin. As they are getting on the ship Anakin stops and looks at the doors to the hangar. Padme runs through the doors to her brother. He hugs her, she kisses him on the head and with one last hug they say their silent good-bye, Knowing they would not see each other for a very long time.