Padme packs a bag as Amidala sits in her quarters. R2D2 rests nearby. Captain Panaka opens the door, "I know you are busy, Your Majesty, but there is someone here to see you." A golden protocol droid saunters into the room, "Greetings Queen Amidala, I am C3PO, human-cyborg relations. May I present to you, Prince Bail Organa of Alderaan."

Bail comes in next with guards, "Hello, Queen Amidala. I came to tell you that Naboo has our support. I have voted for Senator Palpatine to be Supreme Chancellor and hope to put an end to the Trade Federation once and for all."

"Thank you, Prince Organa. I have little to give to show my gratitude but I hope you'll find this astro droid agreeable," she beckons R2-D2 to come forward, "He has served us well. We owe our lives to R2-D2."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

R2 rolls up to C3PO and chirps politely, "Hello R2-D2, I am C3PO," R2 responds with a few more beeps and chirps, "... Well, that sounds awfully dangerous. I am glad you and the queen are safe," R2 offers a few more beeps, "... Exciting? That's hardly a word I would use to describe it," he waits for a response and adds, "... I assure you, I will not be going on any such adventures."

"As you know, Alderaan has little to offer in a military. If we did, I'd offer our services."

"That is very generous Prince Organa."

"But surely, there must be a military that could help you."

She thinks for a bit, "... Perhaps there is."

Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, and Anakin ride in a taxi back to the Senate.

"I appreciate you getting me out of slavery," Anakin tells Obi-Wan, "But maybe they're right. Maybe I'm not cut out for this."

"After the pod race, you said you felt the Force flowing within you. Do you feel it now?"

"More than ever, honestly."

"You were born from a miracle, Anakin. We've never seen anything like you. I cannot allow you to go back to Tatoonie."

"My mom wouldn't want me to go back to Tatoonie... And she would be the only reason I have to return."

"So what will you do?"

"I guess I'm coming along with you for now. Naboo needs help. I owe it to Padme to do my part. After that,... I guess I'll trust the Force, as you say," he and Obi-Wan exchange smiles.

Later, the Jedi and Anakin arrive at a Senate hangar where Amidala's ship is docked.

Qui-Gon greets her first, "Your Highness, it is our pleasure to continue to serve and protect you."

"I welcome your help. Senator Palpatine fears the Federation means to destroy me."

"I promise you, we will not let that happen."

Amidala enters the ship, followed by Padme who smiles at Anakin. Soon, they take off.

In the Naboo throne room, Nute Gunray and his security officer stand before a hologram of Darth Sidious.

"The Queen is on her way to you. I regret she is of no further use to us. When she gets there, destroy her," Sidious commands.

Nute reluctantly agrees, "Yes, my Lord."

"Viceroy, is the planet secure?"

"Yes, my Lord, we have taken over the last pockets of primitive life forms. We are in complete control of the planet now."

"Good. I will see to it that in the Senate, things stay as they are. I am sending Darth Maul to join you. He will deal with the Jedi."

"Yes, my Lord."

Darth Sidious fades off. Nute shakes his head and mutters, "A Sith lord here with us?!"

On the ship, Padme stands behind Queen Amidala as she talks with Qui-Gon and Captain Panaka. Obi-Wan and Anakin watch.

"The moment we land the Federation will arrest you, and force you to sign the treaty," Panaka warns.

"I agree... We have no army," Qui-Gon tells her.

"I'm going to take back what's ours. We your arrived at my palace, you mentioned you received help from the Gungins."

"Help is an operative word," Obi-Wan sneers.

"Would they assist us?"

"At this point, the Federation has probably taken over the entire planet, so it's very likely."

"We need all the help we can get."

In the middle of a Naboo sea, Jar Jar Binks' sub rests on the surface with an open hatch. Jar Jar reclines in his seat and snores loudly while asleep. A hologram of Qui-Gon appear son his console, "Jar Jar Binks."

Jar Jar falls out of his seat with a yelp, then climbs back into his chair, "The Jedi? What are you doing scaring me like that?"

"We are returning to Naboo, but we need your help."

"Of course you do. I'm not sure how you managed this long without me."

"We need to speak with Boss Nass. Is there any way you can arrange that?"

"Ho boy! The Trade Federation sent a bunch of droids undersea and they were forced to flee to a secret base. I know where it is, but I'm still banished and you Jedi are still sworn enemies of the Gungins."

"We will handle the situation. We will meet you at your current location and you can take us to the Gungin base."

The Naboo Cruiser heads toward the lush green planet. There is only one Federation battle cruiser orbiting. Obi-Wan and Captain Panaka spot it on the view screen.

"The blockade's gone," Panaka seems worried.

"The war's over...No need for it now."

"I have one battleship on my scope."

"A droid control ship."

"They've probably spotted us."

"We haven't much time."

They get ready to disembark as the ship lands. Padme and Anakin stand next to each other.

"This isn't your fight," Padme tells him, "You didn't have to come."

"I want to help in any way possible."

She smiles sweetly, then leans in, kissing him on the cheek. He blushes and turns away.

Later, Jar Jar leads them through a swamp, "I'm warning you people, the Gungans will not easily be swayed, even if they've been kicked out of their home."

"We are grateful for the help of any Gungin who fights with us," Amidala tells him.

"Yeah, you say that now. The people of Naboo haven't always gotten along with the Gungins even though we have a grand army... Actually, that's probably why you don't like us too much."

Two Gungin guards leap out of the swamp water and land in fornt of the group with water canons strapped to their backs. "Halt!," one shouts, "You are trespassing!" Jar Jar raises his hands over his head and leans toward Qui-Gon, "Okay,... You're up."