As promised, Yoda came over and took over the responsibility of protecting Padmé and sent Obi-Wan and Anakin back to the Temple. Anakin meditated while Obi-Wan went down to the Archives again. He showed Jocasta Nu his records on Kamino and updated information on Geonosis.

"I don't understand how Kamino was not in our records."

"I have been wondering about that too. Correct me if I am wrong Master Nu, but all record changes must be documented, yes?"

"Absolutely, Master Kenobi."

"And the Rishi Maze along with the areas surrounding it were scouted by the Order's Exploration Corps a couple centuries ago if my memory serves me well."

"Yes, that is correct."

"Then who could possibly removed something proven to exist without a trace?"

"Not even a Chief Librarian has such authority. Our systems were designed to require multiple access codes from all of us in charge of maintaining the Archives."

Obi-Wan nodded, this sounding all too familiar. "I hate to even suggest this Master Nu, but could it be possible that someone to got passed the security measures?"

"Before today I would have said no, yet proof stands before me that somehow we lost a planet in our completed data files."

"Indeed. However, without an idea of when it may have been removed there's no way to find out who did it." He thought about how Lama Su had stated Sifo-Dyas commissioned the Clone Army ten years ago, but that wasn't information he was going to share with the same librarian who had been affronted when he'd suggested the Archives weren't complete. Aside the fact that he only trusted Master Yoda and it wasn't something to be talked about freely while everything was still under investigation. He bowed to her. "Good night, Master Nu."

"Good night, Master Kenobi."

He retired back to his room where Anakin was still meditating.

"What did Master Nu say?"

"After updating the information on Kamino, she admitted someone might have been able to tamper with the records."

"Took her long enough."

"To be fair, her denial was understandable. Working in the Archives has been her life for a long time and it would be hard for anyone in the same position to admit there is a problem with the system they love to work with."

"You don't think she could have been involved?"

"She knows only the systems she's in charge of. Whoever changed the records had to have an understanding of all the security protocols, which not even a Chief Librarian can access by themselves. And besides, records disappearing when they should exist is something we've heard of before."

Anakin stood up. "But that would mean a Sith or someone they hired infiltrated the Archives."

"It's not impossible."

"Things look pretty bad if that's the case."

"Focusing on the negative will not help us find a solution. Get some sleep Padawan, in the morning we will get a new assignment from Master Yoda."

Anakin nodded. "Goodnight, Master."


Bail Organa arrived right on time and hugged Padmé. "I am grateful you're safe."

"Thank you, Bail." She hugged him back. "It's good to be back. How is your family?"

"Fine, thank you for asking."

"I am glad to hear that. Won't you sit down?"

"Thank you." He took a seat. "Are you going to be staying here or leaving again?"

"I am not sure. I suppose that's up to Master Yoda and Captain Typho."

"Spoken, we have. Agreed you can stay, we did. Easier to keep you safe, it will be."

"Provided of course there are no more attempts on your life." Typho added.

"Sent after the Bounty Hunter, Obi-Wan and his Padawan will be. No one better at tracking, there is. Limit or illuminate the attempts that will, along with Master Ti's protection."

"Sounds like everything has been planned out for me."

"You're taking this far too lightly, Padmé. Your life is still in jeopardy for all we know."

"You don't know me very well if you think I'm taking this lightly, Bail. I am merely trying to direct my energy towards things I can control like representing my planet in the Senate. Captain Typho is the best head of security Naboo has to offer and from what I understand Master Ti is a renowned protector."

Yoda nodded.

Captain Typho cleared his throat. "We'll give you two a little space."

Padmé sighed as they stepped away. "Look Bail, I know you're concerned, but I have to agree with what Master Kenobi told me on the way here: we shouldn't dwell on what may be."

"Master Kenobi is a wise man. I didn't mean to offend you, it is just I have been worried since you left."

"That's very sweet, though unnecessary. I was in good hands and still am. Now how about you catch me up on happenings in the Senate?"

"Of course. There's been plenty of debate as to why the Separatists haven't made another move since you went away. We're wondering if perhaps we should try talking with them again."

"Talking is always preferable to fighting. I would gladly support a motion to see about getting them to meet somewhere neutral."

He nodded. "Can you think of anyone else who might vote with us?"

"Mon Mothma and Onaconda Farr come to mind, however I doubt anyone else will be all that enthused to support talks without proof they won't attack in the middle of negotiations."

"Any way we could get the Separatists to agree to a ceasefire?"

"I could see if my old mentor Mina Bonteri is willing to meet somewhere neutral and if she agrees we could discuss if that's possible."

"As part of the Confedericy of Independent Systems, I am sure she would have some ideas. However, the Senate just passed a declaration that as long as we are at war, contact directly between the Republic and the Separatists is illegal."

"How could that possibily be passed if it is contradictory to stopping war in the first place?"

"You sound exactly like Mon Mothma." Bail shook his head. "Yet no one else except a few opposed, so the motion passed. Fear of the Separatists taking over the galaxy has spread like wild fire and unless a military is formed to protect the Republic, I fear it will get worse."

Padmé pursed her lips, knowing that as soon as the Jedi reported the clone army Obi-Wan had spoken of, the Senate would be clamoring for them to be activated despite any warnings the Jedi might give. She remembered what Count Dooku had said and no longer had any doubts of it's truth, even if she couldn't speak of it openly. "A military won't solve the problem, though I doubt anyone else in the Senate will see it that way."

"Unfortunately you're right. I wish I had better tidings to share."

"I do too."