Just wanted to let you know that it is rated T for later chapters. Sorry about the length of the chapters. They will get longer as I go along. By the way this is my first fan fic so sorry if it is a little slow.

As the exclusive speeder landed on the bustling landing bay holoNET reporters readied themselves for the arrival of another important guest. They were all anticipating the coveted arrival of the guest of honor, Senator Padmé Amidala of Naboo. Many guests had already arrived but no one has yet to see the beautiful young senator.

Onboard the incoming speeder, Padmé breathed deeply and was ready to face hundreds of pleasant faces that waited for her. It wouldn't be long until she exited her speeder and was mauled by holoNET reporters who asked her constant questions and repeatedly snapped pictures.

Padmé pushed all thoughts of Anakin from her mind as the door to the seeder was opened by one of her guards. She had thought of Anakin the entire way to the Opera House and she knew she had to stop thinking of him to remotely enjoy the night.

She slowly exited the speeder followed by her array of handmaidens and swiftly stalked through the crowd of reporters.

Padmé ignored their echoing questions and entered the vast hall that was filled with the sound of laughter, friendly chattering and light, lovely music. The hall was surrounded by halls lead to various rooms and each was framed with many massive, marble pillars.

The hall was filled with many important people and a portion of these people dancing to the light melody that was being played.

As Padmé descended down the stair she noticed the gasps, admirations and eyes that now carefully watched her. She felt self conscious under their stares but she continued to walk down the marble steps followed by her closely watching security team.

As soon as she reached the bottom many senators greeted her with continuous statements of "Happy Birthday!"

Padmé was relieved to come face to face with her family who waited for Padmé to react.

Padmé ran to her mother's awaiting arms first, moved on to her sister Sola's embrace and ended with giving her father a hug that showed him how much she wanted her family here with her on her birthday.

After Padmé released her father, her mother quickly interjected.

"Padme, Happy Birthday! We are so glad you are alright. You look absolutely stunning tonight." Jobal stated eagerly.

Padmé replied almost immediately, "Thank you. I am so glad that you could come," she turned to face them all and continued, "All of you."

Sola took this opportunity to speak up. "Well we couldn't very well miss your Birthday now, could we?"

Padmé simply smiled as a response, but her moment of happiness was interrupted by a tap on the shoulder of a fellow senator of hers.

Senator Organa stood behind Padmé and smiled. He bowed his head politely as Padmé quickly excused herself from her family.

"Senator Amidala, Happy Birthday! You look beautiful." Senator Organa greeted cheerfully.

"Thank you so much Senator Organa. I am relieved you could make it."

"I do as well, and if you don't mind I would like to introduce you to some of my collogues who have been waiting to meet you"

"That would be wonderful" Padmé replied.

Senator Organa led Padmé to a gathered group of senators and began introducing her to them.

And here it goes. Padmé thought to herself.

Meanwhile, in the landing bay…

Two jedi walked briskly across the deserted landing bay to the reception hall entrance. The holoNET reporters cleared out after the arrival of Senator Amidala so the only sound was the muffled sound of talking and music coming from the ball.

Obi-Wan and Anakin walked through the grand hall entrance to find an already bustling party.

Obi-Wan turned to Anakin.

"I am going to inform Senator Amidala's security team of our arrival. Check the security and focus." Obi-Wan informed Anakin.

"Yes, master." Anakin replied anxiously.

Obi-Wan flashed his padwan a quick smile and disappeared into the crowd in search of Captain Typho, the head of Senator Amidala's security team.

As soon as Obi-Wan Was out of sight Anakin's eyes darted frantically around the vast hall in search of his wife.

He was so looking forward to their reunion that he had already devised a plan to get her alone without being noticed.

Anakin's eyes froze the instant he recognized Padmé's beautiful features. He nearly gasped at the way she looked. To him, she truly looked like and angel.

He admired her as she was chatting with many different people and how she avoided the dance floor. At that thought, he laughed to himself. He knew she only enjoyed dancing with him.

Though he was content with watching her and her graceful movements, he had to put his plan into action. It was just a matter of time until she was in his arms.

Anakin quickly walked down the stairs unnoticed and hid himself in the shadows of one of the hallways, behind a large pillar.

Padmé couldn't seem to focus on anything that was happening around her. She could not help but think about Anakin. Everything around her reminded her on him. Any attempt of pushing thoughts of him from her was always shattered. She couldn't help but think of Anakin because she loved him more than anything but no one could find out.

As she withdrew herself from her thoughts she realized that she was in a conversation with a fellow senator.

Padmé picked up on the conversation. The other senator was talking about a current situation about the Outer Rim Sieges and had the sudden urge to be alone.

She waited for the right moment to excuse herself from the current conversation that she did not want to be a part of considering the subject it was centered around.

She was careful to go unnoticed as she stopped at a refreshment table in front of the many different hallways.

It was then that she allowed her thoughts to drift to Anakin. She recalled all of their happiness together and thought of how much she wanted to be in his arms right at that very moment. She wanted to feel his gentle caress and gaze upon his boyish young face.

While deep in thought, Padmé didn't notice a shadowing silhouette lurking behind her and before she could react she felt a strong arm around her waist pulling her into the shadow of the large pillar and before she could scream she felt a hand covering her mouth, muffling the sound of her shriek.

She hadn't thought she was in any danger but she was clearly wrong. All she could do was allow herself to be pulled behind the pillar, out of sight from anyone. Once out of sight the attacker spoke to her.

"Don't scream." He said in a barely audible whisper.

After this statement he released his hold on her mouth and she immediately spoke.

"What do you want?" She asked, hoping to resolve this problem without violence.

"I thought you would be happy to see me." The figure said in a normal voice.

Padmé could hear the smile in his voice. She thought for a moment and then she realized she knew that voice all too well, "Anakin?"