Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Chapter 12: The Parting of Ways
The following morning, there was a huge victory celebration on the entire planet of Naboo. It included a parade in downtown Theed, and Queen Amidala and Boss Nass came to a peace agreement. There would no longer be any more bitterness or hatred between the Gungans and Naboo. The festivities lasted all day.
Later that night, once the celebrating calmed down a bit, the Jedi, Anakin, and Chancellor Palpatine were due back to and set for their return to Coruscant. The Queen personally thanked, and said goodbye to everyone. And when she came to Anakin, she threw her arms around his little form. He did the same to her.
"Oh I'll miss you Anakin," she mumbled into his hair before letting go slightly and looking into his little face. His hair had been cut earlier that day to give him a more Jedi Padawan look about him. Also, a small braid had been applied behind his right ear.
"You'll always be my little friend," she continued. "I'd thought we could write to each other, and be pen pals. But I reckon you'll be too busy with your Jedi training."
"Hey, that's a great idea!" he exclaimed happily. "And I'd never be too busy for you Padme."
"No, no Anakin," she protested. "You'll need to focus on your training, and I don't think you'd be able to if your mind was constantly on me."
"But-"
"Make me proud Anakin," she cut across him, "and become the best Jedi you've always dreamed of becoming. And promise me this: that you won't let thoughts of me come in the way of your training. Attachments are forbidden for Jedi after all. Another reason why it wouldn't be a good idea for us to stay in contact."
"What?! Attachment is forbidden! What's that supposed to mean? And how do you know that anyway? You're not a Jedi."
By now all the Jedi were looking at her, and even the Chancellor was smirking lightly.
She merely gave an amused snicker. "It's common knowledge Anakin. Everyone knows that. Besides, I did some research on the Jedi Order at the university before graduating last year, so there you are."
"Oh. But I wanna be pen pals," he begged.
Padme gave him an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry Anakin, but there isn't really much of an option."
"But-"
"Young Skywalker," Yoda croaked, hobbling over to them via his always-present gimmer stick.
Padme held back a jeer. The backwards-talking freak. I'm surprised he didn't say 'Skywalker Young' instead.
"Listen to Queen Amidala you must," the frog continued. "Knows what's best she does."
"Besides we must be going," Obi-Wan added.
Padme gave Anakin one last hug, and kissed his cheek.
"Now go and save the universe Padawan Skywalker. Help bring peace back to the galaxy."
Anakin gave a mock salute. "Yes sir. Or should I say maim or miss? Oh well, goodbye Padme."
"Goodbye Anakin. We will see each other again sometime."
And with that Padme Amidala and Anakin Skywalker were parted.