Disclaimer/Author Note: I wanna say, since I forgot to in the first one, I dont own Star Wars or anything except the original plot of this story. Also, I wanna say... I love Ewan McGregor, he is adorable. Everyone must go see The Island and support him. It is so romantic... although I look for romance in EVERYTHING. Ok, on with the story, please review and you can even tell me what to improve, just dont be harsh! Im a sensitive person...

"Sabe Naberrie, head handmaiden to Senator Amidala has been reported missing today. Amidala released a statement today saying, quote 'We will not rest until she is found. I am begging of any information anyone may have. She's not just a handmaiden… she's a friend.' In an emotional display of tears, the Senator retired to her quarters and would offer no further comments at this time."

It was all over the news. Sabe had been missing for three days since the ship she was coming home on had never arrived. It was the worst three days of Obi-Wan's life. Anakin and he were called in as protectors of Padme, and were scheduled to arrive in an hour. The council thought it best if the two looked after Padme; they suspected she may have been the original target. Obi-Wan had to fight back the thoughts forming in his mind when they told him their theory—'Why not Padme? Why Sabe?' He pushed those thoughts away; no one deserved this.

The hard rock in the pit of his stomach only grew larger by the hour. Fear wasn't a usual emotion for him, he'd overcome it long ago. However, fear was very well present with him today, fear for Sabe's life. He missed his friend, and couldn't imagine life without her.

"Master, we've arrived.. are you ok? You didn't even notice we landed five minutes ago," Anakin broke Obi's thoughts.

"Uh, yea, lets go"

Padme looked like a wreck. She sat staring at the ground in shock, her usually stunning hair in tangles. Her eyes were red and glazed over, and dark circles shadowed her pale skin.

"She wasn't just a handmaiden you know… she was a friend. My best friend." Padme began to sob, and as Obi-Wan glanced over at his young apprentice he noticed a flicker of emotion cross his eyes. He could sense a strange feeling coming from him. He shook it off though, and headed toward Padme. It was time for some answers.

"Senator, when was the last time you saw Sabe, er, Miss Naberrie?"

"Its ok, the handmaidens and I are well aware of your friendship Obi Wan. And please, call me Padme. I last saw her on Naboo. We had traveled there for our monthly visit with the Queen. Also… it was Sabe's birthday. She wanted to see her mother…" Padme broke off in tears again.

"Padme, please, this is important," Obi Wan was frantic for some shred of a clue as to where his friend was. "Why did you leave on separate ships?"

"She was going to stop on Geonesis to speak with Palpatine on my behalf. I wasn't feeling well, so she stepped in as my decoy and messenger. He was there on visit in hopes to discuss peace agreements with Dooku. However, he said she never arrived. We don't know where she could be. Palpatine was driven off the planet days ago, and no one has been back since."

"Are you sure she never arrived on the planet? She could have landed in a different area than Palpatine expected. Anakin, stay with Padme, I am going to check and see if I can locate her ship on the planet. Perhaps she is OK and just stranded without a mode of transportation." The whole room could see the spark of hope igniting in Obi Wan's eyes as he jumped up and started for the door.

"Yes master, I will guard her with my life. May the Force be with you." Anakin gazed at Padme quickly, and then followed Obi Wan to the door. "Master, contact me if you need any help. You know you always need me to save your neck," the young apprentice smirked.

"If only you were as studious as you are cocky. Anakin, please, look after Padme. I know you care for her," Obi Wan noticed Anakin cringe at the impending warning of the Code, but still continued, "and believe me, you don't want to lose her. Not like I've lost Sabe."

"I thought you were only friends.." Anakin peered into Obi Wan's eyes, searching his feelings for the truth. Obi Wan gazed downward at his feet.

"Just go. I'll contact you as soon as I arrive, and then further with any of the information I hope to find." As Obi Wan looked up again, Anakin could see the spark of hope had formed into a full blazing fire of confidence. He would find Sabe, or die trying. She was his.. best friend... Or more? He wavered at the thought, but his heart told him to move on, not to dwell on that just yet. He had a girl to find.