CHAPTER
SIX
Mr.
Biscuit
Well I know Padmé had mentioned she was friends with Queen Grace, but they are acting more like long lost sisters then just causal friend as they head off giggles echoing.
"Have you been to the Front, Master Kenobi?" Bass asks as Master Yoda and I follow him down a massive hall.
"Um, yes I have," I steel a glance at Yoda curious as to how much I should disclose till we have secured Aurora's alliance. Yoda gives no indication of hesitancy.
"I spent two months at the epicenter and three more organizing the relief effort following the first strike," I still don't care for them man, he pays way too much attention to my wife.
"We don't get much news out here, though the Queen likes to keep informed all the galaxy's major events."
"Knowledge good it is. Informed one should be," Master Yoda nods with approval.
"Well Queen Anna is certainly that. Her father, King Richard, made sure she was involved with not only her own government workings but others, from the time she was young," Bass speaks with great admiration for the Queen.
If it wasn't that I am too stubborn to admit there are things about my wife that I don't yet know I would ask if this is how the Queen came to know Padmé, through their governments as children.
"The Library," Bass stops at two large carved doors that reach almost to the ceiling. He pulls them open with flourish.
I have to say I like this room very much. Three levels filled with volumes of knowledge, wisdom, entertainment and history. Rod iron railings follow along the open levels and end on each side end with beautiful curved iron stair cases. On the ground floor there are single chairs hidden at the ends of the rows along with a small table here and there with fresh flowers sitting on them.
As we enter in the center there is a wrap settee in the shape of a massive half circle and is pure black, accented with sharp red pillows. Five other comfortable looking chairs in colors of deep tan, red, and black are anchored to the center of the off white streaked black marble floor by a large splashy woven rug done in the tan, red, and black, seemingly tying the color scheme together. Padmé would be proud that some her rantings on decorating has rubbed off on me. I will go to my grave denying that the whole escapade of decorating our apartment didn't change me. A man should never know the difference between taupe and sand, or hunter green and forest green…or ever need to!
The sitting area faces a full wall fire place. The fireplace is huge, taller then I am and wider then my arm span. It is a nice, calm room.
"Shall we have some Red Fruit juice while we wait for the ladies? It is an Aurora exclusive," Bass waves to slim frosted glasses filled with red liquid sitting on the large black table in front of the settee. I wonder if the beverage was picked because it matched the décor?
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"My dear friend," Anna laughs as we sit on a round mushroom ottoman in her private sitting room. "How are you?" she grins, holding my hands.
"Everything is well…accept for the war of course," I smile exuberance waning. Thinking about the war tends to do that to me.
"Yes, being a senator you are in the middle of it…" she sighs, "but lets not talk of that for a moment—we will be talking of nothing but that soon enough. Let's be girls for just a moment,' her eyes start to dance.
"Tell me all about that yummy piece of Jedi candy you brought with you! …And don't you dare tell me you didn't notice, because I will not hesitate to call you a liar! That man is gorgeous!"
I stare mouth hanging open for any flying insect to enter, "Anna…I…really!" I just know I am blushing. I pull back snatching my hands away for fear she'll feel my pounding pulse, "Really Anna…he's a Jedi and I am a Senator!" I give a shaky laugh though I try and scold her.
"Oh my goodness Padmé…You aren't?" I feel her eyes bore into me. She has always had an uncanny ability to read me! She always had a way of finding out my secrets…perhaps that's another reason she is such a good ruler, she can get the truth out of anybody!
She suddenly laughs…a knowing laugh.
"A Jedi! Oh aren't you a little devil! Involved with a Jedi!" she laughs harder and I whip around locking onto her gaze.
"I don't know what you are talking about!" I put my hands on my hips to emphasize my point.
"Don't try and lie to me Padmé, I've known you too long! I should have seen it when you came in…He was just glaring at your ex-boyfriend," Anna wiggles her eyebrows and grins cheekily.
I groan a headache starting just behind my eyes, "Anna, you can't say a word about this to anyone!"
"Cross my heart, hope to die and stick a laser beam in my eye!" she grins, and I could scream. "A Jedi! A Jedi…" she says over and over again with such unbelief.
"Will you please stop saying that!" I snap.
"Well fine, if you are going to be that way about it," she huffs mouth turning down in the corners to form a mock pout, "How involved are you?"
I look at her helplessly, "Married." I cringe at her shriek.
"Married…to a Jedi!" she claps her hands, "Wait till Derrik finds out!"
"He can't!"
"I know that! But oh, he would eat butter and demand you call him a biscuit if he knew that you got yourself that hunk of a Jedi meat! Derrik Bass has wanted you since primary gov 101!" she is giddy and I wish she would quit talking about my husband as something edible!
"Yes and thanks to you I had to go out with Mr. Biscuit in year Three when we were away at The Young Ambassador School because you lost a bet you swore you couldn't loose!"
"Hey, that wasn't my fault! How was I to know Alla Dee could fit twenty PuffyWhites in her cheeks and say 'chubby bunny'!"
"Let's not talk about it alright, that single date gave me a stigma for the rest of year! I never liked Derrik that way…that date still gives me the shivers!"
"Does your hubby know about Bass?"
"What? No! I mean there isn't anything to tell besides it was such a long time ago I haven't thought about it in years. It was a shock when I saw his name listed as Governor of Truvanna, when did that happen?" We're now standing side by side fixing our hair and make up like when we roomed together when we were in school.
"About three years ago. Daddy always liked him, said he had a head for politics and that he loved his city and would always act in the best interested of it…He was right, but it took a while for me to warm up to the idea, truth be told I have to force myself not to look at him and not see the time he tried to dye his hair red for the costume party so he could go as that holoshow star David David but instead ended up dyeing his hair and every inch of his body red and we told him he should go as a Red Fruit! I still don't know how he did that…but it still cracks me up!"
I give a chuckle at the memory.
"Hey…what's it like to do…do…it with a Jedi?"
I about end up with a lipstick line from my lip to my eye.
"Anna!" I choke.
"What? We are grown women, we can talk about these things," she shrugs oh, so innocently.
"You can't even say the word!"
"I can too. I just thought I would be sensitive to your feelings…But do tell!...Details!" she puts her hands on my shoulders, turning me to face her.
"No Anna! ...Oh, all right, all I will say is it is…AMAZING! Oh Anna…I don't know how he knows, but he knows all the right ways to send me to euphoria…it's ….And all night long! He's got one heck of lightsaber I'll tell you that!" I slap a hand over my mouth to keep myself from saying more, my face burning with a scarlet blush.
"We have a baby," uh oh, I didn't mean to say that.
Her eyes grow large. I don't know if I should have told her that but you know what, I am not going to worry about it. I trust her, she has been my friend for years and I am so tired of holding it in! I want to tell somebody, I want to brag about my beautiful, smart, amazing daughter, I want to be a mother!
"Really? How wonderful! Is she here?" Anna gushes.
"Yes, she's on our ship with a nanny droid."
"Well what in the world is she doing there? Bring her in! I want to see her! It's high time she meets her Aunty Anna!"
Before I can say a word Anna is heading for the door, I have to run to catch her and drag her back, "We were planning on bringing her in after we were settled. We have things to do now and we have to be careful…" I meet her eyes and she understands.
"Of course, I gottcha ya."
"Thank you. We just can't risk…"
"Padmé, I understand I think it's so wonderful you finally have the family you have always dreamed about. Truly…I am just excited for you, I can tell just by looking at you now, you must really love that Jedi and I am thrilled for you and wouldn't do anything to jeopardize your happiness."
I feel tears sting and I hug her, "Thank you Anna…I do love him, I love him with everything in me. He is everything I ever dreamed of, he fulfils my every childhood fantasy and then some! And our daughter is the most precious thing in our life…oh Anna…I am so truly happy!"
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"I agree with the need to continue this war—I just want to know all the details and conditions of putting a base on my planet," the Queen states as we sit an hour into discussions.
She posses the same talent as Padmé does—the ability to go from careless joyful woman to regal, solemn dignitary with mere flicking of an internal switch.
"We can assure you that this base will be small and nearly undetectable. We are concerned that if the war were to reach the Outer Rim systems we would not be able to get assistance out soon enough. Placing a base here now will be preempting a possible devastating situation later. We can get the upper hand and if, or rather when, the battle reaches here, you and your neighbors get increased security. This is to our mutual benefit," I assure.
"Oh, I agree Master Jedi and I had already decided to agree to the base when I first read your proposal. The base is a very necessary but I like to aware of all the aspects and know all the bottom lines for my planet," she smiles folding her hands across her crossed knees.
Padmé and I chuckled; Master Yoda just shakes his head with a faint ghost of a smile.
Bass lifts an eyebrow, "Hmm, while the Queen seems ready to agree, I would like to have a little more information."
That man just irritates me and not just because of the way he ogles my wife but because he seems to have the political sense of a bantha—when it comes to matters outside of Truvanna. I will give him the benefit of the doubt, that he can run his city well.
"I assure you Mr. Bass the negative affect to Truvanna will be nil. I have read over it over and find that it will do nothing but good for Aurora and the planets around it, my home planet included. I am in full support of this proposition. I would never stand in conjunction with something I did not whole heartedly believe in," Padmé rebukes Bass before I get the chance, makes me grin when I see him flinch at her icy voice and hard stare.
"Besides, Governor, it is my decision. It's my duty to do what is in the best interest of Aurora. It was a courtesy I extended to you as you are responsible for Aurora's capital city, however it will be I who will choose what this planet will and not engage in," the Queen further chastises Bass, I have to inwardly gloat.
"Yes your highness," Bass drops his head.
"Now Master Jedi's, do you have enough time to stay the night so we can scout a site for this base tomorrow?"
"Stay we will, appreciate your cooperation we do," Master Yoda nods.
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"You told her?" he grunts pacing in and out of the doorway between our connected suites.
"It's more like she guessed it. Besides Obi-Wan she is my dearest friend—my sister! She won't say anything," I toss back, finishing changing Leia. "Really everything will be fine," I grin carrying Leia to her father.
"I suppose you are right, as always," he sighs kissing Leia's cheek and then my cheek.
"Now Anna wants to meet our daughter, let's go show her off while she's clean," I laugh. He nods wrapping an arm around my waist and shifts Leia to his other.
"Come on LeiaBear," he laughs and we head out.
A/N: Hi :-) Well the story continues, I hope ya all enjoyed! Just a little note, if you guys want to see my title art for this story, Aiska Kenobi has post it along with my story on her web site obidala . com (thank you girl!). You can find parts I 'Human' and II 'Life' there also, along with their title art. It's a great site if you haven't visited it yet. Anyway thanks for reading! –RaeAnne
the rain in spring: Hehehe, Millennium Falcon, yeah I like weaving in little threads of connection here and there, makes for a more interesting story tapestry don't ya think? LOL
I have been meaning to watch Life as a House…but I always get side tracked. I just recently discovered Hayden was in that! I know, unbelievable huh, but it wasn't till a month or so back that I realized, hey, that's Darth Vader! Needless to say, I felt stupid. Anyway yeah, there is a drastic change in Obi-Wan's actions toward Padmé for instance after he fights Anakin in III. He is so very tender with her and he becomes somehow more vulnerable. Some of the most telling scenes in the movies are so very short and I think under developed. Obi-Wan with Qui-Gon when he died and Qui-Gon only spoke of Anakin and the impact of that. Young Jedi must take on a student of his own, the 'chosen one' at that when he is but a padawan himself…Here I go again… LOL just ignore me, I could rant on the mistreatment of young Obi-Wan for pages… LOL
Life dangerous…yep I'd say so. My eyes are still aching from that bright orb in the sky…(they tell me it's the sun, but I think they are trying to trick me) and I am still clutching my keyboard to me for all I am worth…Do you know what 'people' out there call a mouse? To them it is not a mechanical device with a cord, but rather a small animal or sorts? I know insanity! It's true…I think I will go and reflect on my journey…I need rest.
LOL boy, no more coffee for me…LOL
.Aiska Kenobi: Hey! Nice to have your review, thank you! I wanted to write Padmé backseat driving, but I couldn't figure out where to put the back seat LOL
Thank you so much for posting my story on your site, you're too good to me.
blackrosemystic: :-) Threepio won't be a problem; I can assure that now, but not much more :-) LOL I am glad you enjoyed the last chapter.
sarahhillary39: LOL Random dreams, they can be great or not…I had a random dream once that had me riding a log down the Amazon River with Mulder from X-Files and Darth Vader as a snake who bit me…that was also the dream where I was chased by a clown with a brick in his hat… (Stephan King and It…still gives me nightmares…I hate clowns LOL)
Yes, well Bass isn't singing soprano yet…but their visit is young…LOL
mrs. skywalker: Yep Bass is human. Huh, I don't know… I don't remember there being a Bass…I think there was as a Boss Nass… LOL But then again I didn't know Yaddle was girl…so you can't always trust what I say LOL :-)
SuP3R G1R: LOL No I haven't seen the Island…I've really tried to get myself pumped to go see it, but well sci-fi isn't my thing…I want to see Ewan though…boy I like him….LOL I am excited for Corpse Bride though…(I'm a big Johnny Depp fan….) You should see my keys, I have two key chains hanging on there one is of Obi-Wan (Ep III) and one of Jack Sparrow…how in the world does some one become obsessed with pirates and Jedi? See I am odd, forgive me.
Speaking of pirates…my favorite space pirate is Hon Solo. I'm not only a Obidala shipper, I love Leia and Hon. I haven't done much reading in that area yet…I've been keeping busy with the prequels…eventually I'll move in that direction. Yes,…I am in the very beginning 'thinking' stages of another possible story, (but shh, it's a secret LOL). It's very possibly a sequel to this series but I want to focus on this one then worry about that. Anyway, if I do, do a sequel to this it will certainly be a Hon/Leia shipper :-)
Lehcar Sundance: Well Bass isn't so much slimy as he wormy. LOL He's basically a good guy just a bit annoying. Don't matter to Obi-Wan though LOL
Nyoko: Oh, girl don't apologies! My August was so beyond busy I am still recovering! That's why my updates have been so undependable. I totally understand busy! LOL :-)
You're wondering made me think of that oldies song by Del Shannon Runaway, "And I wonder--I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder," LOL I swear I can think of a song for anything that anyone says….gee, I think I need a life. LOL
sassy-satine: Thank you so much! Yeah, I am afraid even perfection can start to ware on even the most serene of women…LOL Yep, Master Yoda, keeping Obi-Wan in check. I wish I could keep Obi-Wan….
British Princess: Thank you! I am so glad you like it! Yes, it is very different then the movies…but I hope it's enjoyable just the same. Thanks again so much for reviewing!
.TheAmazingTecnocolorRingWraith: Thank you. Really, thanks…I appreciate the support.
Obi-Wan jealous…isn't great, wonderful, calm, stead, neutral Obi-Wan is jealous. I love it! LOL
Darth Wal Mart… I just love that…hehehe…. :-)