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Chapter 3: Trouble Strikes Before Romance Can Blossom

As the sun began to disappear from view against the Courscant skyline, Obi Wan and Aayla sat in the back of the speeder. Anakin had offered to drive them all to the club with Darra sat next to him. Of course, Obi Wan had been against it and he was right. Anakin once again, took a sharp turn almost causing a head on crash, "Anakin! Slow down. I want to be able to see the club in one piece" he shouted as Anakin laughed, "Relax Obi Wan, I've done this so many times. You just have to trust me" he assured him as Darra giggled, "I trust you" she smiled as Anakin smirked to himself, "See Obi Wan, if Darra can trust me then you should to!" he called back to him as Obi Wan gave up and just tried to hold on as Aayla smiled, "Don't worry, Obi Wan, it is going to be fun tonight and I am so glad you decided to come tonight" she spoke as Obi Wan laughed, "Don't thank me it was Anakin who convinced me" he pointed out as Aayla just smiled, "But you still didn't argue and that is what makes me happy" she informed him as Anakin pulled another sharp turn, this time into the Entertainment district and straight to the Outlander.

Having decided to arrive outside the club while it was still light, Sabe, Dorme, Padme and Palo now all stood near the entrance before they headed in. Palo was not amused when Padme had asked him if her friends could come along but knew how much it meant to her so he allowed it this time. It may prevent him from lashing out at her if there were friends around them. "So, you excited about tonight?" Sabe asked, as Padme gave a small smile, "Yeah, its nice to come out and have some fun" she spoke as Palo kept his arms around her before he started to kiss her neck as Dorme slowly watched a swarm of people gathering nearby, "Oh…..my…god" she spoke as Sabe turned to her, "What? What is it now?" she snapped as Dorme smiled, "Look behind Padme and Palo" she smiled as Sabe turned her gaze behind them, "Oh….my….god" she breathed as well as Padme laughed, "What's going on?" she asked as Palo continued to kiss her neck as Sabe smiled, "Turn around" she told her as Padme slowly moved around, as the crowd moved over to the club. They were following four very attractive people-two young men and two young girls and Padme didn't need to be told who the boys were. "Anakin Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi, both two very handsome talented brothers who are also Jedi" Dorme gushed as they moved into the club. Padme's eyes followed them-Dorme was right and he was handsome. With his wavy blond hair and strong build figure, he was perfect. She was still staring when Palo spoke, "Well, this is not our club tonight, sweetie so this way" he announced pulling her away as Sabe and Dorme became confused but followed, "Didn't he say the Outlander tonight?" she whispered as Sabe shook her head, "Yes but now that Anakin's here. He's not going to enter because of his presence" she pointed out.

The music was loud and the crowds had gathered because of their presence. Aayla had never seen the club so packed in. "I can't believe how crowded it is tonight!" she yelled over the music as Obi Wan laughed, "Well, everyone saw us and all the girls love wonder boy over there" he teased as Anakin shot him a look as Darra kept her arm linked through his's as they moved through the crowd. "Everyone is so envious of me" she smirked as Anakin laughed, "Well, no one can compare to you" he assured her as she blushed. Maybe something more could happen tonight. She always had a crush on him ever since they first met.

Flashback

When Darra arrived at the Temple, she knew no one and wanted to make friends so desperately. She took her time moving through the large Temple instead of being cooped up in their quarters. She decided to check out the Room of a Thousand Fountains when she heard laughter coming from them so she approached carefully. She saw Master Qui Gon Jinn sitting on one of the stone benches with a middle age woman with dark hair, in a simply casual dress as a young six year old teased a younger boy, the same age as her. She was only three years old but there was something about the young boy she couldn't resist not looking at. She noticed the older boy running farther away as the younger one tried to keep up, prompting the woman to call out, "Obi Wan, watch out for Anakin okay?" she asked as Obi Wan called back, "Sure thing" he replied, "Come here you little trickster" he teased lifting his brother into his arms as he laughed as Darra stared intrigued-she was staring at Anakin Skywalker-Jinn, so cute. She knew she wanted to be friends with him and maybe even more.

Sabe and Dorme kept their eyes on Padme and Palo who were over at the bar, sipping their drinks. Palo sending any boy who past them cold glares if they glance at Padme, he needed to move over to the fresher so he leaned over, "I'll be right back. Don't try anything" he warned, ending with a sweet kiss as she simply smiled, watching him go as another voice joined her, "Who was that jerk?" they asked as Padme sighed, "He's my boyfriend" she sadly confessed as they noted, "You don't seem to please about him though?' they asked as she turned to acknowledge him, "I don't know anymore" she sighed again as he smiled, "Do you want to dance?' he asked as Padme nervously fidgeted but didn't care. He wasn't here, "Sure" she assured him as Sabe and Dorme watched her, "What is she doing?" If Palo sees her, she will be in trouble again" Sabe spoke out as Dorme looked over at the fresher, "We need to hope that he is distracted" she suggested watching their friend as Padme started to smile, dancing with her handsome stranger. He was different from Palo and very gentle. She noted as he slipped his hands on her waist, "This is so much fun" Padme spoke as her new friend agreed, "What? Your boyfriend doesn't like to dance?" he laughed as Padme nodded, "He'd rather stand around all night and not do much" she confessed moving to the music, she was having too much fun to notice Palo, storming through the crowd. "Padme! What are you doing!" he exclaimed as she went quiet, avoiding his angry glare, "Just dancing" she whispered in a low voice as Palo looked over at the young boy with his hands on her hips, "And what are you doing?" he demanded as he quickly took them off, "Nothing, just having some fun. She wants to dance and you weren't letting her" he answered, "Don't blame her" he added as Palo became angrier, "Don't tell me what to do. She's knows better. I tell her what we do and no one changes that!" he barked, grabbing her arm hard, he pulled her away from the stunned man as Padme tried to squirm, "Ow, Palo, you're hurting me" she cried but he didn't listen and she desperately tried to find her friends but obviously Palo had it all planned out and they were distracted with some other young men as he pulled her along, "Palo, please stop!" she cried once more before he wouldn't stop.

Anakin smiled at Darra, she was a good dancer and he couldn't believe that he was here. He was not interested in having a girlfriend yet but enjoyed Darra's company. He looked over at Obi Wan, who slamming down drinks and dancing with Aayla for most of the night. "This is so much fun!" Darra told him as Anakin agreed, "I know. Thanks for joining me" he told her before he quickly sensed something was wrong and it wasn't in the club. Darra had noticed his sudden change, "What is it Anakin?" she asked as Anakin stopped right in the middle of the dance floor, "Go and stay with Obi Wan and Aayla. I'm just going to step outside" he told her as she looked confused, "What's wrong?" she asked as Anakin smiled, "Nothing, just need some fresh air" he lied and moved through the club towards the exit as she moved over to Obi Wan and Aayla. Something had changed and she wondered what.

Padme tried to scream as Palo led her through the dark streets, but he held her tight. "Palo, please stop" she cried as he shook his head, "No, you just never learn don't you?" he asked as Padme begged, "Palo, I was just dancing. Just having fun which is what tonight was about" she tried to inform him but he shook his head, "No you Liarer and will be taught a lesson once more" he informed her, reaching a dark corner of an empty street, he spun around to meet her frightened gaze, pulling out a small knife, he held it near her throat, "Now its time" he informed her, pushing her down to the ground, she kicked him away as he pinned her arms down, "No, Palo, please don't" she cried as he held the knife close, "Shut up!" he screamed.

His senses were sensing danger higher than ever as he moved further from the club and it was like a distress call. He turned another corner after another, trying to find the distress call. He picked up his pace even faster and soon found the call. He could hear voices. "No, please, stop" one cried, she sounded young and scared as he heard a loud slap. Squinting in the dark lights, his eyes widen in fear as he saw a boy maybe two years older than him over a young girl while she tried to push him off. "Hey!" he yelled, "Leave her alone" he called out as the boy stopped and turned around, "Back off mate. This is none of your business!" he snarled as Anakin felt his blood boiling and fist clenching. Cursing that he didn't have his lightsaber, he still moved forward, "I said get off her!" he screamed once more as he ignored him so Anakin roughly grabbed the back of his shirt, off her, "I said back off and leave her alone!" he warned him as the boy tried to squirm, "What do you think you are?" he demanded as Anakin smiled, "I'm a Jedi and I could have you arrested for rape" he informed him, instead he let him go and watched him run as he turned to back to the young girl, shaking and in tears.

Though the lights were dim, Anakin could see that this girl was still very beautiful. Dark curls fell down her face and her cold white skin felt soft to touch as he knelt before her and found her sparkling brown eyes staring at him. Her dress was ripped above the knees and one of her straps had broken along with a small cut across her neck. "It's okay. You're safe now" he assured her as she stared at him, "Thank you for saving me" she spoke, her voice, shaking but a sweet tone. "I had to. I sensed your distress from inside the club" he informed her as she spoke, "You're a Jedi aren't you?" she asked as he spoke, "Yes, Anakin Skywalker" he informed her as she gushed, "Oh, thank you Anakin. My name is Padme. Padme Naberrie" she replied as he helped her up, he kept one arm around her waist, "Come with me. I'll help you" he told her, throwing off his cloak to wrap around her shoulders as she moved closer to him, she heard him speak into his comlink, "Obi Wan. We have to leave now" he told him, "What are you talking about, Anakin?" he heard him ask as Anakin replied, "Just get Aayla and Darra and meet me outside the Outlander" he told him, shutting it off, he looked down at Padme. There was something about her he couldn't stop staring at her.

"Obi Wan! Why did you drag us out here!" Aayla demanded to know as they now stood outside the entrance as Obi Wan shrugged, "I don't know. Anakin just called and said we need to leave" he replied as Darra muttered, "Maybe he found some trouble" as Obi Wan looked at her confused as Aayla saw them coming, "Oh here he comes!" she exclaimed as they all looked over to see Anakin moving towards them with an unknown figure. "What's going on Anakin?" Obi Wan demanded to know as Anakin spoke, "I sensed a distress call and I followed it and found this young girl being raped by an older male" he spoke as Darra watched her, close to Anakin. "Everyone, this is Padme Naberrie" he told them as Obi Wan's eyes widen, "Padme Naberrie? As in Padme Amidala Naberrie, the Senator's aide who is tipped to be Senator for Naboo?" he gasped as Anakin blinked confused, "What are you talking about?" he asked looking down at her, she smiled, "Its true, but can we get out of here. I want to get away from here" she told them as Anakin nodded, "Of course, come on" he told them leading them to the speeder as Darra's eyes never left Padme. She was not about to let her steal Anakin away from her.

Padme had been so afraid that Palo would be back at her apartment that she had begged Anakin if she could stay with him. Of course, he was happy to have her with him, something about her made him want her to stay. They arrived at the quiet, Jedi Temple shortly after they left the district. "I'll take Aayla and Darra back to their quarters" Obi Wan told them as Anakin spoke, "Sorry Darra about tonight" he confessed as she managed a smile, "Not a problem. I'll see you tomorrow" she assured him moving off. Anakin lead her to their quarters and into his room. "So did you know that boy?" he asked as Padme sighed, "He's my boyfriend" she replied as he felt his heart sink, "Why was he trying to hurt you?" he asked as she moved over to his bed, "Because he does it. Every time I am near another boy, he gets too jealous and takers his anger out on me, blaming me" she explained as Anakin felt his anger rising, "Why are you with him still?" he asked as she suddenly started to cry so he wrapped his arms around her, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry" he replied as Padme shook her head, "No, it's alright. I want to leave him but my parents force me to be with him" she cried as she pushed his cloak off her shoulders and he gasped. Her soft beautiful skin was filled with light bruises. "Don't worry. I'll protect you" he assured her as she nodded, "Thank you" she whispered before she giggled, "I can't believe that I am sitting with Anakin Skywalker" she confessed as Anakin smirked, "Just call me Anakin" he told her as Padme stared up at Anakin, she felt his arm move down around her waist and the other moved to her neck as he moved in closer, she felt his lips touch hers and for once, she didn't fight him. This was something she dreamed of and it was Anakin Skywalker kissing her!

Whoa, the romance begins! What will Palo do now that Padme is safety with Anakin? It's not going to easy. He's not going down without a fight. Will Darra fight for Anakin? Obi Wan will be forced to protect his brother and Padme once more from those who will seek to destroy them while he finds himself the target of three [that's right three!] girls