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Chapter 6: The Morning After & Solo Mission

As the white sun rose in the light crystal clear sky of Courscant, Anakin Skywalker awoke to find Padme, still asleep next to him. Her long, brown curls falling against the pillow underneath her head, so beautiful and he felt like the luckiest guy in the city to have her. Slowly leaning closer, he gave her a light kiss on her cheek before he quietly rose from the bed and threw on his robe, leaving his chest exposed, proceeding from the bedroom and out into the kitchen, deciding to surprise Padme with a morning cool drink between them. It was very quiet as no one else was up and around and so Anakin decided to turn on the holo net and as expected, the first news item was about the nights' events.

Courscant and its Senators are still talking about last night's announcement of Padme Naberrie as the new Senator for Naboo. Many have welcomed the young woman as the Senator but what also has sparked a rumoured romance of the new Senator and Jedi Hero Anakin Skywalker-Jinn. They were seen last night as being very comfortable with each other. Committee members Hannah and Alexander have spoken about the nights events. "I was surprised to hear Senator Naberrie was bringing Skywalker because she had already informed us of another date who was suddenly banned from entering" Alexander told us as Hannah added, "They do make a wonderful couple for only knowing each other a short time, but I've known Anakin for a long time and never have I seen him so happy. He attracts all the girls but I think Padme has truly captured his heart". Our cameras were the only ones in the room and captured exclusive footage from all areas of the function, including apparent brawl between the Senator's father, ex boyfriend, Anakin and his brother Obi Wan. It seems that they must have done something terrible to the Senator and we can only guess that Anakin will be around for a long time.

Anakin smirked to himself as he watched the footage of the verbal brawl with her father and Palo.Taking a sip of his drink, he watched how Padme couldn't stop smiling at him that he was startled when a soft voice spoke. "Watching the news baby?" they asked as he smiled, turning around to find Padme, before him, in a beautiful, yellow nightdress and a light dressing gown over it. "Just wanted to see the star of the night once again" he teased as Padme blushed, leaning in to kiss him. "She's right before your eyes" she pointed out as he wrapped his arms around her. "And I am never letting her go" he informed her, cheekily adding, "Senator Naberrie" while she blushed, "Ani, stop. I still can't believe it still" she replied as he lifted her up, and spun her around. "Believe it sweetie and remember that I love you" he reminded her as Padme gasped, "Oh, that's right. You told me you love me" she told him, throwing her arms around him, he felt her lips touch his's once more when the front door chime rang with Padme slowly pulling away but not before Anakin could stop her. "Let it ring out. They'll come back" he informed her as Padme giggled, "Ani, I can't. It's probably Hannah and the committee coming to help me with everything I'll need" she explained as Anakin smirked, "So, it probably isn't. I am surprised to hear how Obi Wan can let Hannah leave him so early" he replied as she laughed, "I know I feel the same way about leaving you so come on" she told him, taking his hand through the living room towards the front door, sliding it open to see the whole group and to Anakin's surprise, his brother who only rolled his eyes with his don'tasklook. "Are we disturbing you Senator?" Hannah asked as Obi Wan sniggered, "I'm unafraid we are" he pointed out but Padme shook her head, "Not at all. Please come in" she ushered them in and watched them taking their seats prior to Anakin and herself taking their seats. "Well, let me say on behalf of the committee, welcome to the Senate" Hannah smirked, "Yes, I believe we made a wise choice and you'll do Naboo proud" Alexander informed her as Padme smiled. "I will do my best and I thank you for making me Naboo's Senator" she informed them as Alexander and Hannah smiled. "Oh we know. That's why we choose you. You couldn't be more perfect to represent our planet" they informed her, going on, "Now, lets' go into the reason for why we are here" Alexander informed her, opening up their files before them.

Abruptly shutting off the holo net in disgust, Ruwee couldn't contain his anger any more and turned back around to where Palo was sitting, staring intently at a holo photo of Padme. She was a simple young 12 year old girl and he was 14. Ruwee knew that he must be hurt that she was with another man, shaming him and her village. He carefully placed a hand on his shoulder, "We'll get her back. I promise you. This Jedi doesn't know how much trouble he's gotten into" he informed him as Palo only agreed. "Yes. I want to feel his neck break in my own hands" he angrily spat as Ruwee smirked, "Yes. We'll destroy his family like he's destroyed ours" he assured him when Palo suddenly remembered something. "Wait a minute. I know someone who is very willing to help us" he smirked as Ruwee seemed surprised, "Already?" he asked as Palo rose to his feet, "Yes, she confronted me last night" he went on, moving over to the door and seconds later, Ruwee saw him re enter with a gorgeous red haired girl following. "Mr Naberrie. I know that you are here for Padme and I am willing to help you lose her place as Senator and have no choice but to go back with you" Rabe spoke as Ruwee still seemed confused, "And how do you propose you do that?" he asked as Rabe smirked, flicking her long hair behind her ears, "I do it two ways. Destroy her career in the Senate and also her love life by making Anakin seen with me" she smiled as Palo laughed, "She's perfect" he told him but Ruwee wasn't entirely convinced "Alright, I'll give yo u a chance but if I don't feel it working. I take my own course of action" he warned her.

"Okay, you now have your security team led by Captain Typho. You've chosen Sabe and Dorme to become your handmaidens. Your wardrobe is bringing delivered to you and here is everything in regards to the Senate. Hannah has offered to show you your office when you first go to the Senate not too mention your old friend R2-D2" he smiled as Padme smiled at her old friend, who whistled happily as Alexander spoke once more "But we just need to clarify one more issue" Alexander informed her but not knowing how to word it, looked around his team before one of the young females spoke, "Its about your personal romance life. Are you positively 100% comfortable with dating someone who is known around the galaxy?" she asked as Padme took a deep breath, taking Anakin's hand in her's. "Yes. I am truly in love with Anakin and I do not care what anyone says. We both love each other" she informed them as Hannah cheekily smirked, "Awe, that's beautiful. You are perfect for each other" she noted as Obi Wan spoke, "Yes, I couldn't be happier for my brother but what about Palo and her father" he pointed out as Padme suddenly went quiet while Anakin wrapped his arm around her, "Palo will soon be long gone from here and Padme and I can have our own time together" he assured her as Padme raised a hand to his face, "Oh Anakin" she breathed, feeling his lips against hers as Obi Wan made a small noise startling them. "I guess we'll see you around then" he noted moving for the exit at the same time as several violent knocks came at the door. "Padme Naberrie! Open the door this instant!" came Ruwee's angry voice as Padme froze, "Oh no, its father. I can't see him please!" she cried looking at Anakin, who looked to Obi Wan. "We need to get out of here. Hannah is there a back way out?" he asked her as she smiled. "Yes, straight through the bedroom onto the second floor and then you'll see a small security box, Captain Typho will hear it and send a speeder to your location" she assured them as Anakin nodded. Padme wasn't entirely sure. "What about my father?" she asked, with her shaky voice. Alexander looked to Hannah, "We'll handle him. Just go now" he urged them as they heard "Padme! I know you are in there! Open up!" as Padme, Anakin and Obi Wan rushed from the living room, not before Obi Wan shared a kiss with Hannah and were gone whilst another moved for the door, seeing Ruwee storm angrily in, "Where is she!" he shouted as Palo followed, "Yeah and the girlfriend stealer" he added as Hannah smiled, "I am afraid they're not here. She must have spent the night with him at his place" she lied as Alexander went on, "And after last night, you are lucky that the Jedi and security officials don't investigate this case" he informed them as Ruwee glared at the group, "And I don't press charges for what he has done to my daughter. Anakin Skywalker is walking a thin line and it won't be long till he is dead and Padme is back with Palo where she belongs" he informed them as Alexander remained strong, "Sir, if you keep this up, you will be banned from any contact with the Senator" he explained as Hannah couldn't believe what she was hearing. Ben would hate to hear these words about his brother as she knew all too well their strong brotherly relationship:

Flashback

Hannah, Obi Wan and Anakin ran as fast as they could, through the Jedi Temple's halls, they could hear the sound of lightsabers blaring to life and clashing with others. Something was wrong and they knew it. Qui Gon had yelled to Obi Wan and Hannah to run and take Anakin. These attackers were here for them and Anakin needed to be safe. The elder Jedi knew this but Obi Wan was just thinking it was because of family. "Is it like this all the time?" Hannah called to Obi Wan, turning another corner as Obi Wan kept his eyes on Anakin, "Nearly every day!" he called back. They kept running and had not seen the small squad of soldiers and another hooded figure ahead until they nearly ran into them. "Ah, Obi Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. I dare say, that I shall have great pleasure dangling you in front of your father" he smirked, "As for your friend there" he hinted as Obi Wan held his lightsaber, "You're not taking us anywhere" he informed him moving Anakin behind him, the figure snarled, "No one will stop us from completing our task and Skywalker is in the way" he replied as Obi Wan ignited his's, "No one is taking my brother anywhere" he told him leaping straight for the figure as Anakin watched his older brother in horror, fighting this unknown, "Ben!" he called out as Hannah held him back, "No, its too dangerous Ani" she warned him but Anakin knew better and ignited his own blade and ran after his brother, battling furiously, "My master will be pleased to hear Skywalker doesn't know the truth" the figure teased as Obi Wan pushed him, "Your master will never hear about it" he spat back before he was knocked back, "Now you shall die, Kenobi" he sneered not before a voice shouted, "Ben!" and he saw Anakin leaping towards the two, blocking the blow, "Ah, Skywalker. I shall enjoy this" the figure grinned as Anakin stared straight back at him, "Not today" he told him, moving his lightsaber, he quickly held him back, going as fas as cutting off his hand to which he screamed in pain, "You haven't won yet" he simpered, disappearing as Obi Wan approached his brother, "Good job but I told you stay back" he pointed out as Anakin cheekily smiled, "You're my brother. I had to help" he replied as Hannah's voice appeared, "He sure is" smiling, "You did well" she told them.

"Leave now and we may tell Padme you stopped by" Alexander explained as Ruwee remained still in his spot before he gave up, "Fine, but I will be back and she'll be sorry she crossed us" he informed them, swiftly exiting with Palo as Hannah looked to her friend, "Why did you do that? She doesn't want to see them" she reminded him as her friend smirked, "I lied. Chris, I want security around this apartment at all times and Padme is not to be left unattended at all time. Sabe and Dorme must be notified" he told the young male who nodded while another spoke, "Alex, Captain Typho has just notified us that Anakin and Obi Wan have truly left for the Temple with the Senator" the young female explained as Hannah breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good news now but how long can this last?" she asked, looking out into the city's traffic as her friends simply remained silent.

As it was mid morning, Obi Wan and Anakin were not surprised to find the Temple's halls filled with Jedi of all ages as they moved through the Temple. Anakin had grabbed his coat to throw around Padme's slim shoulders before she grabbed some simple clothes to change into when they reached their room. "I haven't been here when it's crowded" Padme noted as Anakin laughed, "This is not crowded. We've seen worse, right Ben?" he asked his brother who simply rolled his eyes, "Yes and not because of normal Jedi routines" he hinted as Anakin shook his head moving through another hallway and reaching their quarters, where their father greeted them, "Anakin, Obi Wan, good to see you this morning. Have fun last night?" he laughed seeing Padme, "Morning Senator" he added as Padme smile, "Thank you Master Jinn" she replied as he laughed then went serious, "Well, its good to see you home. You're all right on time and we have some guests" he told them, leading them in, Anakin whispered to Padme, "If its Ruwee or Palo, I'll handle them" he promised her, entering the living room, Obi Wan's heart sank, "Siri!" he exclaimed, "What are you doing here?" he asked as Anakin moved forward, "You have no business here" he added as Siri looked down, "Ben, I am sorry. I still love you. I never meant to hurt you and I want you back" she cried as Anakin laughed, "Ha, you never meant to hurt him? What a lie! You still hurt him and you shouldn't even be here!" he shot at her as Siri glared at him, remembering where she was, she pretended to be nice, "Anakin, quiet down. This is between your brother and me" she snapped as Obi Wan quickly corrected her. "Don't talk to Anakin like that. He was there to help me through your betrayal" he pointed out as another voice appeared, "Betrayal? Siri never betrayed you Obi Wan and Anakin, how could you? Bringing that in here" Darra spoke as Anakin felt his blood boiling but it was Padme who spoke, "Excuse me? I am not a thing. Anakin brought me because he wanted me here. We love each other!" she exclaimed, "How dare you say that?" she asked as Siri spoke once more, "Alright, this is getting out of control. I need to talk to Obi Wan alone and Darra wants to talk to Anakin….alone" she explained as Obi Wan shook his head, "I have nothing to say to you" he informed her as Anakin agreed, "Darra, you knew we are friends and that's all. The night at the club was two friends hanging out" he reminded her as Shmi emerged from the kitchen, "Breakfast is ready!" she called to the group. "Siri, Darra, are you still joining us?" she asked, being polite as Darra grinned, "It would be our pleasure" she replied, moving towards the table as Obi Wan and Anakin moved over to their father. "Dad, you can't be serious. Siri shouldn't be here at all" Anakin pointed out as he agreed, "I know, I agree with you but we're trying to be polite and finding out why they are here and let's call it a breakfast to celebrate Padme's big news" he smiled as she smiled, "Thank you. Its very nice of you to do that" she informed him as Anakin leaned closer to his father, "Dad, I need to talk to you after breakfast" he told him as Qui Gon looked concerned, "Something wrong?" he asked as Anakin shook his head, "Not here, after" he replied before he led Padme over to the table and took their places. Darra and Siri's eyes watching all three taking their seats, aside from their glares of daggers at them, Padme had never felt more at home than right now. Too long, had it been since she had enjoyed a family meal.

Flashback

It was a beautiful morning on Naboo and so Jobal suggested they have breakfast outside, something Ruwee didn't argue about because he wanted to patch things up with his youngest daughter due to recent outbursts with each other. Ruwee sat back in his chair as his two daughters emerged, 16 years old Sola with her boyfriend Darred whom Ruwee had promised her too and 11 years old Padme, dressed in their simple sweet nightdresses. "Good morning girls, morning Darred" Jobal smiled as Sola and Padme both replied, "Morning mom, morning dad" as Darred added, "Good morning Mr and Mrs Naberrie" helping Sola into her seat and they all shared the beautiful array of food which smelt delicious. Ruwee felt he needed to speak first. "Padme, I want to apologise for my behaviour recently. Its just you need to learn your place, Padme. When I say you can't leave this village to do whatever you want I mean it" he began as she remained silent. "Padme, you know in this village, what is supposed to happen" he went on as Padme nodded. "I understand" she muttered as Jobal spoke, "Sweetie, your father loves you and you shouldn't act like this" she told her as Padme kept her stare down at her food, "Sorry father. Its alright. I promise it won't happen again" she promised as Ruwee smiled, "That's my girl" he told her, "So, Darred, how are things going with Sola?" he asked as the young man smiled, "Everything's going fine. Things are the best" he informed him as Padme exchanged a glance with Sola. Such a lie, Padme saw what had happened recently and she only hoped that it never happened to her.

Padme giggled as Anakin fed her a piece of fruit off her plate, so romantic and made her so happy. "Oh Anakin, this is beautiful" she whispered to him as he smirked, "Well, I have to make you feel special. I love you" he told her as Siri glanced over at Obi Wan, smiling seductively while Darra rolled her eyes, "Oh please, that's such a corny display" she muttered but Anakin heard her clearly, "Darra, I think its time for you to leave" he informed her adding, "And take Siri with you" he scoffed as Darra was horrified, "Anakin, you can't be serious!" she exclaimed as he nodded, "If you can't accept that we are friends and Padme is my girlfriend, then you need to leave" he explained as Darra quickly leapt to her feet, "Fine then! I can see when I am not wanted. Come on, Siri, lets' go" she snapped, "Thank you for breakfast Master Jinn, Mrs Jinn" she added leaving before Siri moved to follow her, stopping beside Obi Wan, "See you soon around sweetie" she whispered before exiting as Qui Gon spoke, "Well, that was a surprise" he breathed, twisting around in his chair to face Anakin, "So, Anakin, what is this problem?" he asked as Anakin looked at Padme. "Can we talk in private?" he asked as Qui Gon nodded, "Of course, let's take a walk" he suggested before they exited the room and Obi Wan spun round to Padme, "Come on, you can change in Anakin's room and then I'll keep you company" he promised her as Shmi smiled, "That's nice of you Ben" she spoke, starting to clean up at the same time before Shmi stopped her, "Aren't you sweet? You go with Ben and change, its alright" she told her before he led her out where she asked, "What did Anakin want to talk about?" she asked as Obi Wan shook his head "I don't know. He seems fine to me" he answered, though deep down, he felt it had something to do with last night.

Moving slowly along the hall, Qui Gon spoke first, "So what is it that is troubling you son?" he asked as Anakin took a deep breath. "Dad, I don't know how to start but I think I am having visions or something" he explained as Qui Gon seemed taken back, "Visions? Are you sure? What about?" he asked as Anakin sighed, "In the first one, I saw Padme crying in fear as Palo advanced on her after knocking out Obi Wan and then in another, Obi Wan and I are protecting Padme from Ruwee and Palo before a hooded figure with a lightsaber fights up, I see Padme being dragged off and go to rescue her but Ruwee stops me, pulls out a blaster and fires and Obi Wan takes the blaster bolt" he explains, looking away as Qui Gon looked at his son, "You think you had visions in which Padme and Obi Wan were hurt? How long ago was that?" he asked as Anakin spoke, "The one with the lightsaber figure was last night and the first one was when Palo was here for Padme" as Qui Gon nodded, "This is serious. You were wise to talk about it. I don't know if they are visions but we need to take caution" he explained as Anakin confessed, "Dad, I don't want to see Obi Wan or Padme hurt and I don't know why Palo and Ruwee are here. Padme doesn't want them here" he explained as Qui Gon sighed, "Son, I am afraid we can't do anything unless Padme asks us too. If Palo has indeed hurt her, she must make the report" he explained as Anakin understood, "I won't let Padme be without me" he assured him seeing his father laugh, "Anakin, you can promise that but know that you will need to keep up your training so I am sure that her security team will protect her" he pointed out as Anakin then told him straight out, "I don't want to lose her, I love her" he told him as Qui Gon smiled, "I promise you son that won't happen. I don't want to see you hurt" he informed him as two more voices filled the hall, "Master Qui Gon, need to speak with you, we do" Master Yoda requested moving over to them with Master Windu, "I understand Masters. Anakin, we'll discuss later. Go back to Obi Wan and Padme" he instructed him, "Yes dad" Anakin replied, turning before Master Windu spoke, "Actually, we would like to speak with Anakin and Obi Wan too" seeing Anakin pause, "Yes Masters. I'll just go tell Obi Wan" he explained to them and moved off, "We'll be in the council chambers Anakin" Qui Gon called out to him.

Walking back to his quarters, Anakin cursed to himself. He had hoped to spend today with Padme and now the council wanted to speak to them. He only hoped that it was about their training and not another mission, meaning it would be a short meeting but then he realised, his mother would love to keep Padme company and Padme would love it too. As he came closer, he could hear laughter coming from inside, Ohno,Ben'sdoingsomethingheshouldn'tbehe thought, sliding the door open, he found Padme sitting with Obi Wan on the lounge, looking through photos of earlier years, "And that's how I step in and saved Anakin from his fate" he proudly finished making Anakin laugh, "Not telling tall tales are we Ben?" he asked as Obi Wan froze, "We all know I saved your neck last time" he corrected as Padme's face lit up, "Anakin!" she happily cried, rushing towards him where they shared a sweet kiss together. "Missed you" he informed her as Padme blushed, "Not as much as I missed you" she teased as he remembered the meeting, "Well, sorry to do this but Obi Wan and I are wanted in the chambers. It shouldn't take long" he informed her as Obi Wan seemed surprised, "The council wants to speak to us? Wonder why?" he asked as Anakin shrugged, "Have no idea but they wanted to speak to dad too" he added as Padme softly touched his face, "Well, don't take too long" she smirked as he held her close, "I promise you I won't" he promised as Shmi stepped forward, "Its alright Padme, I'll keep you company. Nice for us to get to know each other more" she suggested as Padme agreed, "I would like that Mrs Jinn" she replied as Shmi only smiled more, "She's a treasure Ani" she noted as Obi Wan sighed, "Well I guess we shouldn't keep them waiting then. Come on wonder boy" he teased as Anakin rolled his eyes and proceeded after him, leaving Padme and Shmi to talk amongst themselves.

"Well, that went well" Darra sarcastically spoke out as she sat with Siri in the archives. "Not quite as I expected it would go" Siri noted as Darra agreed, "I know, where does he get off telling me off like that!" she snapped, "And that Padme is his girlfriend! It's unbelievable!" she exclaimed in a low voice so she didn't attract attention. "Yes, we need a plan. A better one" she informed her, scrolling through the archives until she found the one she wanted. "And I think I've found them" she smirked as Darra was confused, "Them? Who's them?" she asked as Siri inserted the disk into the screen, "A small time criminal organization I came across in my time away. They now hate Jedi and if the Separatists get a hold of them, they'll be provided with the ultimate supply weaponry" she explained. "They hate the Jedi and luckily had no idea I was one because I was dressed casually" she added as Darra seemed surprised, "And this affects how?" she asked as Siri rolled her eyes, "Not us necessarily but if we inform the Senate, they'll have all Senators involved, including Senator Naberrie. All her time will be in the Senate, leaving Anakin and Obi Wan with time to spare" she smirked as Darra realised where she was going. "Oh, Siri, thank you so much for coming back" she told her. This could be the break they had been looking for.

Anakin and Obi Wan entered the chambers to find all twelve members seated and waiting for them. Their father had recently been appointed a place on the council and had taken his seat as they moved into the middle. "Skywalker, Kenobi. Good of you to show up in time" Master Windu spoke as they nodded. "Called you here we have because we have a mission for both of you. Providing Qui Gon thinks you're ready, he does" Yoda spoke as Anakin and Obi Wan were surprised. They had been on missions previously but never without a master with them. "Master Qui Gon, ready are they?" Yoda asked as Qui Gon leaned forward slightly, "Anakin and Obi Wan have progressed well in their training and I feel they are ready for this mission on their own. They look after each other and rely on each other's strength to help each other" he informed the council but Anakin needed to speak about one problem. "Masters, I am honoured that you think we're ready but I feel that I should stay here with Senator Naberrie to protect her from those who are trying to hurt her" he explained as Qui Gon spoke, "Anakin, if the council wants you for this mission, you must take it. I will watch over her until you get back" he assured him as Shaak Ti, a long time friend of their family agreed, "Yes, Anakin. Qui Gon is right. We feel that you two are the best Jedi for this mission and I will protect her too" she spoke as Anakin silently nodded, though he didn't like being away from her. "I understand Masters" he eventually spoke as Master Windu went on, "If that is settled, then can we please inform you of the mission?" he asked as Obi Wan agreed, "Yes Master Windu" he answered before Master Ki Adi Mundi spoke, "There have been reports coming from the planet Dxun in the Inner Rim. There is an abandoned Mandalorian camp there and reports have been coming in about the discovery of an old Basilisk war droid" he finished as Master Yoda took over, "The base hasn't been occupied since the days of the Jedi Exile and the Troubles on Onderon and if the Separatists discover the war droid and anything of importance, they will have a high chance of destroying the Republic" he finished as Master Windu added "Your mission is to go to Dxun and scout out the base, collecting any old files and the war droid. If you come across any Sith, report to us immediately. You will leave shortly after sun set on Courscant. There is not a moment to lose" he ordered them as Anakin and Obi Wan nodded "We won't fail you Masters" Anakin informed them before they exited with all eyes watching them before the door slid shut.

"Does not know the truth about him doesn't he?" Yoda asked Qui Gon, who simply shook his head. "He should find out soon enough before he discovers it from the enemy" Master Windu added as Qui Gon understood, "He is the Chosen One but I didn't want him to know it until he was old enough to understand" he explained as Yoda spoke once more, "Ready he is. Been through too many attacks to know he does" as Qui Gon understood, "When he completes his mission, then we will know if it is time to tell him" he informed them whilst all council members agreed that was the best course of action.

Padme laughed once more as Shmi told her about a younger Anakin and Obi Wan, "They didn't. Did they?" she asked curiously as Shmi nodded, "Yes and Qui Gon was not pleased when he found them, hiding from us. Naturally, each blamed each other but he punished both" she smirked as Padme giggled, "Its strange to hear that because it doesn't seem like the Anakin I've heard about or spent time with" she informed her as Shmi sighed, "Yes. Ani is a very sweet caring boy, cares for everyone he loves and he loves you dearly" she pointed out as Padme nodded, "I know. I am lucky to have him, if certain people just listen to me about it" she sighed softly as Shmi placed a hand on her knee, "Sweetie, if you ever feel afraid to be alone because of these people, you are welcome to stay with us" she explained as she smiled, "Thank you" she replied before the door slid open, "Dxun, huh? Should be a simple walk in the park" Anakin commented as Obi Wan shook his head "Nothing ever is" he pointed out as Shmi was worried, "They didn't give you another mission did they?" she asked as Obi Wan sadly nodded, "Yes they did. Our first mission without any Masters, we have to go to Dxun to seek out the ruins of an ancient Mandalorian camp" he explained as Padme moved over to Anakin, who stood silently, "You're leaving?" she asked, tears in her eyes as he nodded, "Yes but even though we leave tonight, we'll be back before you know it" he promised as Padme felt the tears in her eyes, "Tonight? You're leaving tonight?" she asked as he pulled her in close, "I'm sorry but dad and Master Ti promised to watch over you" he explained as she sniffed, "It won't be the same. I love you" she cried, moving her arms around his waist as he just simply put his head on top of hers, "Look, why don't we spend the rest of the day together. Come on, I know a place I want you to see" he smiled, pulling her from the room as Obi Wan sighed, "How does he do it?" he asked Shmi as she laughed, "He just loves her too much" she noted adding, "How's Hannah today?" she asked as Obi Wan nodded, "She's fine. I was just going to go see her. We had to leave in a hurry from Padme's apartment. So I was going to go see her about what happened" he explained with a quick good bye kiss on her cheek, he dashed from the room as Qui Gon entered. "Off again are they?" he asked as she nodded "Yes, Anakin's taken Padme out and Obi Wan's off to see Hannah" she informed him seeing him smirk, "So all alone are we?" he asked as she smiled, "Yes" she assured him, before he pulled her into his arms and their lips touched each other's in a passionate kiss.

During the day, the Coco district was bubbling with crowds of people and different species as Anakin and Padme arrived at Dexter's Diner. "Ani, where are we?" she asked as he laughed, "We're at one of my favourite places, Dexter's Diner. He's an old friend and the food here is delicious" he promised her, "Perfect for us" he smirked, wrapping an arm around her slim waist, "Oh Anakin, its perfect. Thank you" she replied as he led her inside, past the stares and screaming reporters. "Anakin!" Dexter's friendly voice boomed, seeing them enter the diner, "Hello Dex!" Anakin called as Dexter asked, "Well, who's your lovely friend?" he asked as Anakin smiled proudly, "This is my lovely girlfriend who is now the Senator for Naboo, Padme Naberrie" he informed him as Dexter laughed, "Ah, now I recognise your friend. Nice to meet you, Senator Naberrie" he told her as she smiled, "Its nice to meet you too" she replied as Dexter turned to Anakin, "She's nice Anakin, take a seat you two and I'll prepare something for you" he smirked as Anakin nodded, "What was that?" Padme asked seeing Anakin smile, "Nothing just something he does" he simply told her, staring straight at her, "You are so beautiful, the most beautiful girl I've seen" he noted, before he started to kiss her neck and face as she moaned softly, "Oh Anakin, you are perfect for me" she breathed as he continued to kiss her, "Thank you for letting me love you" he replied as she smiled, "Anytime handsome" she teased.

"Well, well surprised to see you here" Hannah smirked, "Your brother is out the front with Padme" she pointed out as Obi Wan rolled his eyes, "Is he kissing her?" he asked as she nodded, "All over and she's loving it" she smiled. They were in the kitchens of the diner and Hannah had been watching Anakin and Padme when Obi Wan snuck up behind her. "So where have you been all morning?" she asked curiously as he sighed "Well, we got to the Temple, had an awkward breakfast with Siri and Darra then the council called us and now Anakin and I have a mission to Dxun and we leave tonight" he explained as Hannah's face dropped, "Tonight? Oh baby, I'll miss you" she sniffed as he laughed, "I know me too but we'll be back before you realise we're gone" he assured her, with a kiss as Dexter laughed, "Just like your brother Ben, both charming the girls" he taunted him as Obi Wan only shook his head "Anakin's the tease not me" he corrected him as Hannah giggled, "Oh yeah right" she noted before Obi Wan asked, "So how did it go after we left the apartment today" he asked her as Hannah sighed, "Come on, we'll go out into the restaurant but not near Anakin or Padme" she informed him, pulling him through the door and into a nearby booth, well away from Anakin and Padme. "So what happened?" he asked once again as she began, "Well, Ruwee and Palo were furious and demanded to know where she was. We lied and said she spent the night with Anakin at your place. They were even more furious about that. Then Alexander warned them that charges could have been pressed and then Ruwee, he….he….he…." her voice began shaky as Obi Wan pulled her close, "What did he do?" he asked with a firm voice, "He told us Anakin is walking on a thin line and he better watch out because they will not stop until he is out of the way and Padme is back with Palo" she sniffed as Obi Wan couldn't believe it looking over at his brother with Padme, sharing kisses and their food with each other. "I knew this was bad" he muttered, "So what are we going to do?" he asked as Hannah took his hand in her's, "Well now that you are leaving with Anakin on your mission, security will be beefed up. I'll be with her on her first days in the Senate and Captain Typho will have the apartment checked out" she noted as Obi Wan remembered, "And dad and Shaak Ti have promised to watch over her with no doubt that she can stay at the Temple if she wants" he assured her as Hannah smiled, "Perfect, now to continue where we left off this morning…." She hinted as Obi Wan agreed, "I remember" he teased, pulling her close, the two shared open, warm romantic kisses together.

Emerging out of hyperspace, the small transport made its descent into Dxun, the lush greenly blue planet, long been abandoned years and years ago. "Do not fail me, my apprentice. We need the war droid and any remaining weaponry for our battle against the Republic. Do not let it fall into the Jedi's hands" came the sinister voice of Darth Sidious as Lord Maul knelt before his master, "Yes my master. I will not fail. The Jedi will be defeated if they cross me" he snarled as Darth Sidious smirked, "Soon, they will be dead and the Sith will rule the galaxy once again" as Darth Maul asked, "What about the so called Chosen One?" he asked as Sidious smirked, "Skywalker doesn't even know his's true destiny at the moment. If you intercept him, kill him and any one with him" he ordered him as Darth Maul nodded "Yes my master" as the hologram flicked off and an officer reported to him, "Sir, we've managed to land in an open clearing, unfortunately, its far from the camp" he informed him as Darth Maul stared at him, "No matter, I will prepare myself and set out for the camp shortly" he told him "Yes sir" the officer nodded and moved out. Lord Maul barked, "Jango!" he called seeing the Mandalorian bounty hunter stepping into the room, "Yes" he answered as Maul spoke, "Go out near the camp and wait there. If you see any Jedi, inform me immediately" seeing him nod, "As you wish" he spoke before leaving. The Jedi will be finish, starting with the death of the Chosen One.

"Oh Anakin, it's beautiful" Padme sighed as she leaned against Anakin's chest. They were in his speeder, having left the diner shortly after they had finished their meals and he had whisked her away to one of the tallest buildings on Courscant, parking his speeder, they just now layed against each other, as the traffic flew by and the first set of stars began to come out of the sky. "I know, I wanted you to see this" he informed her as she nodded, "Yes, but it only means it will be time for you to leave shortly" she sniffed as Anakin held her close, "Not before I spend my last few moments with you" he told her, pulling her on top of him, she giggled, while he ran his hands down her light blue dress that hugged her figure as she undid his Jedi tunic to reveal his chest, she ran her hands through his golden blond hair while he kissed her all over, "I love you" he breathed as she moaned softly, "I will love you always my Jedi protector" she giggled and it was then as Anakin felt her kissing him, that something flashed before his eyes once again;

Anakin's vision

The tormented laugh of the hooded figure echoed through the hall as he held his lightsaber to Padme's neck, who struggled to free herself and Anakin, breathing heavily eyed his attacker carefully, "Let her go!" he screamed in anger as the figure laughed, "The Chosen One's beautiful girl, the one who could watch him fall" he tormented him as another voice exclaimed, "Anakin! Don't listen to him!" called Obi Wan, who was held back by force restraints, sending a wave of electricity through his body every few moments, "Ready to see them die?" the figure asked as Anakin's eyes flashed yellow with anger "Leave them go or you die" he informed him as he looked to Padme then to Obi Wan, igniting his sabre, he charged straight from him, who pushed Padme to aside, "Anakin, no!" she cried out but Anakin didn't listen, fighting him back hard till finally he plunged his sabre straight into his chest before he heard a piecing scream then…

Anakin quickly lifted Padme off him, "What is it Anakin?" she asked as he tried to shake the vision from his head. They were getting worse and he didn't like them each time. "Anakin, please talk to me?" she asked once again as he simply shook his head, turning to her, "Its nothing my love. I love you" he informed her, kissing her passionate on her lips and neck when a jolt hit the side of the speeder, lurching them forward slightly, "Padme! There you are, you're coming with us right now!" called Ruwee's voice as Padme's eyes widen in fear, "I'll never come back to you ever!" she called back as Anakin held her close, "I'm warning you girl. Come back now!" he warned as Anakin turned to Padme, "Strap yourself in and hold on" he whispered to her, "She's not going anywhere with you" he called back as Palo stared angrily, "Stay out of this Skywalker or I'll kill you" he told him, "You'll never have Padme ever!" he informed them, whipping around, he gunned the speeder's engines and whipped straight off into traffic at fast speeders, as they tried to keep them in sight, "Anakin, this is pointless. They'll never stop!" Padme cried as Anakin held her hand, "I'll never let them take you from me and while I am gone, dad knows to watch you" he promised her as he desperately attempted to lose their pursuers.

The young padawan stepped down off the ramp of the ship, "The ship is all ready and loaded with everything they will need. Who's flying it?" he asked as Qui Gon answered him "Anakin will probably take that position as he always does" as Shmi was still worried "Honey, I am worried for them. Its their first time alone and I am concerned" she told him as Qui Gon smiled, "Don't worry, it's a simple mission and they should be in and out in no time" he promised as he watched Obi Wan entering with Hannah on his arm, "Well, at least one of you is on time" he commented as he laughed, "You knew that I am always the punctual one father" he reminded him before another voice entered the room, "Masters!" cried Ahsoka, running in, "Anakin is back and I think something happened" she cried as they heard the fast paces sound of Anakin's familiar speeder, almost crashing into the hanger. "Anakin, Padme, what happened?" Qui Gon asked as Anakin helped her out, "We had a run in with her father and Palo, almost trying to kill us because she wouldn't go with them" he explained, "Dad, I can't go on this mission unless I know she's safe" he told them as Hannah spoke, "Anakin, you know me. I'll watch her and your father will too" she told him as he nodded and Ahsoka spoke, "I'll help too!" she piped up as Anakin smiled, "Thanks Ahsoka" he smiled with a quick hug as Yoda spoke, "Ready to leave, are you?" he asked as Anakin took a deep breath, "Yes, we are ready, Masters" he answered, turning to Padme, "I love you Padme. I won't be long and when we get back, I have a surprise for you" he teased as she wrapped her arms around his neck, "Oh Anakin, I love you and come back to me" she told him as he cheekily smiled, "I will for sure" he promised with a romantic kiss together whilst Obi Wan kissed Hannah goodbye, "I shouldn't be too long if Anakin doesn't cause too trouble much trouble" he teased as Hannah laughed, "You are always a tease Ben" she noted, sharing a passionate kiss together, Padme and Hannah each felt Anakin and Obi Wan's hold's on the, slip away as they moved over to their parents, "Do your best and remember everything I taught you" Qui Gon reminded them, "Not too many bruises" Shmi pointed out as Anakin smirked, "I promise mom" he admitted as each gave their parents an embrace and boarded up the ramp along with their protocol droid C-3PO and her droid R2-D2. She felt he could be useful for Anakin. Padme's eyes welled with tears as Shmi and Hannah each placed a hand on her shoulders, "He'll be alright. He's done this alot of times" Shmi pointed out as Qui Gon added, "Yes, they will complete their mission. They are growing stronger each day" he noted before Yoda cut in, "Stronger they may be. But can they stop the Separatists from declaring war on the Republic. This mission rest them" he spoke as Padme simply watched the ship pull out of the hanger, Anakin's face the last thing she saw before the ship proceeded into the sky.

Flashback

Anakin, Obi Wan, Siri and Darra all were the best of friends and fought along side each other with bravery and honour. Darra and Anakin knew of Obi Wan and Siri's love as well as the boys brotherly bond together and so it wasn't unexpected to hear that Anakin and Darra had been captured sneaking around the lower ends of Courscant. "This is a bad idea Ben. We should have waited for your father" Siri noted, walking along the narrow path, dim with little light. "There was no time to wait. Anakin and Darra need us" he pointed out as she smirked, "But we could have had time for us" she teased as he laughed, "Not now" he informed her as he heard voices, "Jedi here! We don't like Jedi amongst our group. Let's kill them" Obi Wan heard someone say, "Over my dead body" came Anakin's voice as they laughed, "That's fine with us" the first spoke "We'll kill you then have some fun with your friend there" he spoke as Anakin spoke again, "Never!" he explained as Obi Wan proceeded down the long alleyway, using the shadows as cover. "Put your weapon away kid, you'll hurt your self" they laughed as Obi Wan knew it was time for them to emerge, "I wouldn't say that if I were you" he spoke igniting his own followed by Siri, and Darra. "There may only be four of us but there's enough of us to finish you" he spoke as the group moved back, "Jedi scum, attack!" he shouted as they rushed forward only to meet their blade head on and shortly retreated. "Jedi scum. You'll be dead soon enough!" he called running as the four friends all laughed before Anakin moved over to Obi Wan, "I'm sorry, for sneaking out and getting Darra and myself captured brother" he admitted as Ben only shook his head, before laughing, "Its alright Anakin" he promised him, pulling him into a hug, "Just don't make a habit of it" he informed him as Anakin laughed, "I'll try" he simply assured him.

In the next chapter: Anakin and Obi Wan arrive on Dxun and sense the dark side and remain cautious. Padme receives a verbal threat from Palo and Ruwee. Qui Gon keeps his promise to his son to watch over Padme. Hannah suspects Sabe and Dorme will attempt to steal Obi Wan from her. Siri and Darra alert the small gang who have made their base of operations on Dxun. Ahsoka notices Darra with a mysterious figure and Jango Fett spies Anakin and Obi Wan on Dxun, entering the camp and alerts Lord Maul. Plus, just what is inside the base that is so important. What did the Jedi Exile leave behind? Here are some clues to keep guessing: