Chapter 8: Travel Gown
After much celebrating that night in Han and Leia's apartment on Coruscant, Han retired to bed as Leia stayed up to read a little bit. The only noise seemed to be from the traffic outside the apartment. She curled up in the corner of the couch, and began to read again.
Anakin and I left today for Naboo. I feel horrible for Dorme. The assassin might not realize that I have left the Capital, and kill her in place of me. I couldn't bare the pain of having another one of my loyal decoys ruthlessly murdered. I didn't want to tell Anakin (but I have a feeling that he sensed it) that I am slightly afraid of leaving the Capital. Obi-Wan has gone off to hunt down my assassin and this is Anakin's first assignment on his own. In his own humor, Anakin said, "Don't worry, at least we have R2"! He always knows how to put a smile on my face!
We also met with Queen Jamallia today. She is just as fearful for my life as I am. I feel horrible that she is bothered by my own personal problems. There's not much any of us can do until Obi-Wan gets some answers.
Even though I talk so highly of Anakin, he can sometimes think that he's superior to me. He kept on thinking today while we were meeting with the Queen that he knew the best place for us to stay while on Naboo. This is my home planet, and I know the best, secluded places to stay. I insisted on staying at the Lake Country. I remember going there as a child, back when there weren't any worries in my life. Only the next politicians meeting. Now, my life is on the line everyday. Oh, well, I won't let that get to me. I'm writing on our way to the Lake Country. I should probably wake Anakin, he looks like he's having a bad dream. He fell asleep on the way to Naboo, and it looked like he had another bad dream. All I heard was, "Mom," and "No, don't hurt her". I really hope Shmi is alright. She went through so much. She raised Anakin alone, and gave him up to the Jedi Order when he was so young. They haven't even seen or heard from each other in 10 years! I can't imagine what the both of them are going through. I really must go now, it looks like Anakin's nightmare is getting pretty bad.
-Padme Amidala
Senator from Naboo