PART 27

When the ship landed on Corellia, Obi-Wan didn't waste any time. Once they gathered all of their belongings Obi-Wan ushered them to a nearby restaurant as quickly as possible.

"I'll be back soon, I've done Jedi business here before, I know a good place to get a ship for us."

"Don't worry, Threepio and R2 are with us" Padme said as she sat with Sola in the booth.

It didn't take long to find the place Obi-Wan was looking for; a city similar to Mos Eisley only not as dangerous, Obi-Wan was able to buy a small shuttle from a family that no longer needed it.

"This will do nicely" Obi-Wan said as he inspected the ship. It was small, but big enough for all of their things plus the droids.

Once he got back to the restaurant he sensed distress as he got off the ship, he ran towards the restaurant and bolted through the doors. He stood at the entrance looking over to where Padme was seated with Sola and the droids, standing by their table were two pirates.

"That's a nice dress you are wearing there."

"Thank-You, please, could you leave us we are waiting for someone" Padme responded with a strict tone in her voice.

"Are you trying to get rid of us?" the other pirate said touching Padme's arm.

"No, please I don't want any trouble" Padme said as she pulled her arm away and pulled her silver cloak around her face more securely.

"Since you want us gone, how about we take your fancy dress and your pretty girl as well" then suddenly the pirate cried out in surprise from a zap by R2.

"Why you" the pirate said as he turned to R2 raising his hand, his arm was suddenly griped by Obi-Wan.

"Hello there" said Obi-Wan.

"Who are you?" the pirate said pulling his arm away.

"The person the lady is waiting for, now leave."

But they didn't leave, and a fight broke out, Obi-Wan kicking and punching both pirates, fortunately he didn't have to get out his lightsabre; he didn't want to attract unwanted attention anymore than he had to. Once both men were on the floor unconscious, the owner of the restaurant came over.

"You, all of you, out now!"

"We are terribly sorry sir" Threepio said to the man as Obi-Wan quickly ushered Padme and Sola out of the restaurant.

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"We got a ship, it's this way." Obi-Wan said as they walked out of the restaurant.

"That was perfect timing" Padme said as she walked holding Sola's hand.

"I sensed it as I got off the ship."

"I wasn't scared daddy, I knew you'd come and help mommy and me" Sola said letting go of her mother's hand and walking over to Obi-Wan.

"That's my brave girl" Obi-Wan said picking her up in his arms. "But you should really thank R2; he gave that pirate quite a scare."

R2 beeped in response as they all laughed walking onto the ship.

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Once the ship was fueled and ready and they took off from Corellia and jumped into hyperspace.

"Where are going?" Padme said as she approached the control room.

"Is Sola with the droids?"

"Yes, I just checked on her, she's playing a game with R2 and Threepio."

"Good, we need to talk."

"Okay" Padme said sitting down in the control chair beside Obi-Wan.

"Padme, the danger I sense is coming from the dark side, I think Anakin may be after you."

"You're wrong, he would never hurt me again, he couldn't."

"There was no mistaking it, the danger is coming from the Sith."

"Well then it has to be Palpatine, it's not Anakin."

"Perhaps, but that just makes our situation even more dangerous, I need to take you and Sola someplace safe."

"So where are we going?"

"Until the baby is born, Hoth, Bail Organa told me about a base that has been built for the rebellion, very few people are there, all people loyal to the rebellion, the empire doesn't know it exits."

"And once the baby comes?"

"I don't know; I need to meditate on it more and figure out the safest plan."

"I'm not leaving Sola, she stays with me."

"I know, that's why we are going to Hoth, it's the safest place right now."

"How could this have happened to the republic? All peace is gone from the galaxy; I can't bear to think of my children growing up in such dark times."

"It won't be this way forever Padme, Palpatine will be defeated."

"It could be a long time coming Obi-Wan" she said dryly.

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Explaining to Sola why they were living on an ice planet was not easy. Even though she wasn't five yet she was extremely bright and wasn't fooled.

"This is not a very good adventure, I want to go home."

"Sola, we need to stay here for awhile; your father is helping the soldiers who live here."

"But I want to go home for my birthday and play in the sand" she said stomping her foot.

"We will do something special for your birthday next week I promise, now behave young lady."

"It's too cold here mommy."

"I know honey."

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The bounty hunter made his way in hyperspace to the planet of Naboo. He needed information, perhaps one way to find it was to visit the senator's family. If he didn't find what he was looking for, he had a backup plan to ensure a lead would present itself.

The bounty hunter planned to kill Padme's family.