I am fully aware that my chapter numbers have been out of wack with what I havewritten on the actual chapter. This is the first time I've done a prologue, so it threw me off. I'm counting the prologue as chapter one and so technically this is chapter four. Sorry about that.
Chapter 4 Reunions
Jesse was looking for his partners, deep in thought as he walked down the hall. The aides hadn't been able to give him much, not even a motive. He was wondering what to do next when he nearly collided with a familiar figure.
"Oh, I'm sorry…" he said, then caught sight of the person's face. "Padme?"
Padme looked at him for a minute. "Jesse? I didn't recognize you; you've grown up."
Jesse flushed. He'd forgotten how pretty she was. "You have too. Although, you always seemed grown up to me. I guess that comes from being queen. What are you doing here?"
"I'm here about the debate to create an army or not. I'm a senator now."
"Just couldn't leave the politics behind?"
Padme laughed. "The queen asked me to be one of her senators. I couldn't say no. What are you doing here?"
"Investigating." Jesse said simply.
"Jedi matters?" Padme asked. "Well, good luck. I'll say hi to Obi-Wan and Anakin for you."
"You're seeing them?" Jesse asked.
"Yes. They should be here soon; I just stepped outside for some air."
"Why are they coming?" Jesse didn't think Obi-Wan cared about politics.
Padme looked away. "I probably shouldn't be talking about it."
"Oh, then you don't have to…"
"No, it's alright. There was an assassination attempt on the way here."
That sparked Jesse's interest. "Really?"
"Yes. So now Anakin and Obi-Wan are being assigned to keep an eye on me." She couldn't suppress her annoyance.
"Um, well, I'm sure you'll be safe with them. I've got to go, but good luck with your vote about the army." Jesse said, trying not to sound too distracted. His mind was churning, trying to figure out if there was any link between the two assassination plots.
"Thanks. It was good seeing you again." Padme said.
"You too."
Jesse watched Padme make her way back down the hall. He wished they could have talked longer; it had been ten years after all. Sighing, he started to leave. Another familiar figure caught his eye as he turned.
"Anakin."
Anakin stopped and waited for him to catch up.
"I just saw Padme, she said you would be here. It's been a while."
"Almost four years." Anakin said. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm on a mission. Investigative." Jesse said.
"Investigative? What about your master?"
"This one's solo. Kind of." Jesse tried to keep the pride out of his voice. "I'm on it with another padawan as a trial for knighthood."
"Oh." Anakin looked away.
Jesse immediately felt bad. His friend was much more talented than he was, but it always seemed like he was one step ahead of Anakin.
"I hope you do well." Anakin said, walking away and leaving Jesse somewhat deflated.
He shook his head. Back to the mission. He needed to find Kimmy and Kitch.
A little more interesting. I will get some action in here. Sometime. Reviews might help motivate me. This writer's block is wearing off very slowly.