PART 32

Obi-Wan landed at Alderaan's royal palace, Captain Antilles was there waiting as he stepped off the ship's ramp.

"General Kenobi, thank-you for coming so quickly."

"No need to call me General anymore Captain, I've actually been going by the name Ben for the past few years now."

"As you wish Sir, please follow me" as the Captain led Obi-Wan into the palace.

"He disappeared late last night, all that was found was this" he said as he handed Obi-Wan a holographic note that read, 'I know his secret.'

His senses told him the note was from the person responsible for killing Padme's parents, the person hired by the Sith.

'But what does he know, that Padme is alive or does he know about the twins as well?' he thought to himself.

"Where is the Senator's daughter?" he asked.

"She is with his wife; they are in a safe location with guards."

Obi-Wan sighed with relief, Leia was safe and this bounty hunter most likely didn't know of Leia or of her importance.

But he couldn't take any chances.

"Make sure more guards are put around all perimeters of where they are located, I have a strong feeling a bounty hunter is behind this."

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As Threepio and R2 were getting everything ready to leave, Padme went to find a ship to rent, Roon had many local places were one can rent small ships to get off the island to go to another part of the planet.

But she didn't have enough money so she had to pawn a necklace she got as a gift from when she was Queen, a rare stone pendent that was only found on Naboo. She hated to give it away, but she had to leave Roon as soon as possible.

When she got back everything was packed and they set a course for hyperspace, her first stop was Dagobah.

'I have to take the girls somewhere safe' she thought to herself as she set the coordinates, 'then I can get to Alderaan.'

'I have to get to Leia, I have to make sure she is safe.'

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Obi-Wan walked around the outside of the palace, waiting patiently for the bounty hunter's next move.

He knew he was walking into a trap, but a trap planned for Padme, not himself. He was sure the bounty hunter would reveal himself once he learned of Obi-Wan's arrival.

He started to think about Padme, hoping she had listened to him and stayed on Roon.

'If she comes here, she'll be walking right into a trap.'

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"Beautiful Obi-Wan's daughter's are, strong with the force this youngling is" Yoda said as he watched Mara Jade sleep peacefully in her crib.

"Thank you for watching our children Master Yoda" Padme said as she worked with Threepio in getting the baby's stuff set up in Yoda's small hut.

"Enjoy company I do" he said as he looked towards Sola who was drawing a picture. Padme had explained to her that she would be visiting with one of her father's close friends till she got back.

Padme hugged Sola and told her to be good for Master Yoda and to watch after her sister, she informed Yoda that the droids would be staying with him to help with the children.

"Speak with you alone outside I wish" he said as he walked slowly out the door.

Padme hugged and kissed Sola and Mara once more before she went outside.

"Master Yoda, I do hope this is not a problem, I won't be long."

"The children staying here is not a concern, grave danger I sense in you following Obi-Wan."

"I have to go Master Yoda, its Leia, she might be in danger."

"Protect her Obi-Wan will."

"I will not have my daughter's life be put in danger because of me, that's why I have to go."

"Listen to Obi-Wan you must, love him you do."

"I do, but I have to help Leia, she needs me."

"Other children need you as well Senator."

"I will be back, I promise."

Yoda watched as she got into her ship and left, he sighed and closed his eyes with a heavy feeling in his heart.