Its me again! I am glad that everyone is so patient; its not easy in January. Well, I am surprised to see that I am on a C2 site. Hehe... it just makes me all bubbly inside!

Here is yet, another chapter! I think everyone will really like this one!

The morning was not like any other Sabe had experienced. She woke up with a smile on her lips though she couldn't seem to get out of bed. The soft silks begged her to stay within their comforts. If this was how royalty lived then she was going to have to bag herself a rich senator! Still, she knew that living like this forever would be a bore after a while.

Gazing to her right, there was Eirtae clinging to the snoring Rabe. They had all made it a point to share the large bed since there were only three of them. Probably that and Rabe wanted to keep her eye on Sabe.

Both seemed to be deader then logs. Sabe smiled and slipped out of the bed. The long white night dress was also made of silk and so she didn't want to take it off! Her mind wandered to last night. Oh, how close she had been to Obi-Wan! He said he wanted to talk to her in the morning and so she wasted no time in getting dressed.

It was simple attire really; not even from the Queen's wardrobe! Turquoise for the dress with powder blue on the sash, shoes, and inner sleeves; no makeup whatsoever!

She seemed to glide up to the cockpit but he wasn't there. Her brow furrowed though she soon came to the ship's control room. There were two voices now and Sabe couldn't help but shutter at the lighter and sweeter sounding one.

Padme's laugh was like a song. She was truly happy with returning to the ship. Maybe it would have been best if she had stayed and gotten to know Obi-Wan better. "Yes, it was quite an adventure."

"I would guess so." Obi-Wan replied as he was installing the hyper drive generator though was doing a good job at keeping up a heated conversation with Padme. "Are you the adventurous type of woman?"

"Why, do you like those better then an average one?"

There was an innocent smirk in the corner of Obi-Wan's cheek as he went to reply. Sabe's entrance made the Jedi refrain from continuing. "Padme, I see you have returned."

Now over the past two days, the Queen had cooled down. She didn't really understand why they were fighting. Well, she did. Padme admitted to herself that she was a little upset for being sent to clean a droid! It was hard to smile since there was distain in the handmaiden's voice. She couldn't understand why. "Yes, I have."

"Then you best be going now. I wish to have a warm bath drawn." Sabe stated with her nose turned upward.

Rage was being kindled in the Queen's heart. How dare Sabe speak to her that way! Yes, they were playing different roles but the girl was taking it too far. She saw Obi-Wan glance her way and so deciding it was best not to blow her cover, Padme nodded her head. "As you wish, your highness."

Sabe felt the cold glare of Padme though the handmaiden pushed it aside. When Padme had left, Sabe stood beside Obi-Wan. "I see they returned alright and with a new hyper drive."

Obi-Wan nodded his head. "What's with the two of you? I thought she was your favorite?"

"I have no favorites." She leaned against the large generator, a wicked grin in the corner of her cheek. "Not with my staff but with people I do."

"Ah, I see. So the staff is not people."

She shrugged her shoulders; her body inching its way closer to him. Their faces were now just inches apart. The whole experience was sending Sabe into a fantasy land she had never visited. "I wouldn't say that. People are people."

"Human nature?" Obi-Wan didn't pull away but he didn't come closer either. It was either this meant nothing to him or he wasn't nervous at all. "Or you could say Alien nature."

"Now, how did we get on that subject…" Sabe cooed in almost a whisper.

This was it; Sabe was going to take her chance! She was going to swoop in and show him that she wasn't some silly girl. Still, fate was not on their side.

The ever persistent Rabe, came bounding in with a face that did not hide her feelings. Her voice was no more then a shocked squeak. "Your highness."

Sabe closed her eyes. She wanted to sigh and snap back at Rabe but she wasn't going to risk damaging this moment with the Jedi. With her heart pounding, the handmaiden ignored Rabe's gaze. "Yes, yes. I am coming." She smiled when she felt the awkwardness in the air. "Till next time, Obi-Wan."

Sabe left the room but didn't hold her smile for long. Her eyes were intense; not letting Rabe go without noticing the ice cold glare. "What was that for?"

"Padme sent me to get you!" Rabe paused. "She said you were getting yourself into trouble and from the looks of it; you were loving it! How shameful Sabe!"

The girls said nothing more to each other as they headed down the long hallway. It seemed unreal that they were not speaking. Sabe could care less though. She was having the time of her life and Padme had a sour attitude. Not to mention flirting with Obi-Wan earlier!

Padme was having her own little battle as well. Her hands grasped everything that could be thrown and then some! She didn't have a smooth time in the city and now that she was back, it seemed that Sabe had turned on her. Her face turned to the door as Sabe and Rabe came in. "Who do you think you are talking to me that way?"

There was a roll of the eyes from Sabe. "Still in a bad mood?"

"Of course I am in a bad mood! I was talking to the Jedi and you come along and start acing like the Queen of the Universe!"

"Talking? More like flirting to me!"

Padme took a step closer to Sabe. She scrunched up her nose and stomped her foot. "What business is it of yours if I am flirting with a Hutt? You have no right Sabe!" She folded her arms over her chest. "Besides, I think he rather fancies me. Why… are you jealous?"

"Jealous? Why should I be jealous? I have more to offer then you ever would!"

"Having a rack the size of Naboo doesn't mean you have more to offer handmaiden!" Padme sneered. "You should learn your place in life!"

Sabe clenched her fists as she came up to Padme's face. "My place? So tell me what my place is, your majesty! It obviously must be below you for you are perfect and wise in every way. Well, if you are so wise then why are we here? Stuck on some forsaken planet and running away?"

A swift slap of Padme's hand sent Sabe into a tizzy. Sabe was a tomboy at heart and when someone challenged her with fists, no one would stop her. Raising her fist to Padme, Sabe socked the girl in the cheek. Padme grunted and grasped Sabe by her hair. The two girls scuffled upon the floor while not forgetting to holler words at each other.

Rabe's jaw dropped as Eirtae rushed over to stop their childish fighting. She pulled on Sabe in order to free the Queen but she only received a sock in the gut from Padme.

The two handmaidens' couldn't get close enough halt the scuffle. Rabe stomped her foot. "Stop this at once! You carry on like animals!"

Raising her foot, Padme kicked Sabe off of her. The handmaiden rolled until she hit her head on the wall. Her face was a raging inferno. "Then its war then Padme!"

Padme rose to her feet while trying to keep her balance. "War? Fine then but you better be prepared to loose!"

"Oh my dear Queen; it is you who will wind up with no one but your fancy world of politics!"

A loud bang came upon the door before Padme could retaliate once more. "Padme!"

Padme raced to the door at the sound of a familiar voice. It was the little boy who had helped them by winning the pod race. She opened the door. "What is it Anakin?"

"Master Qui-gon is in danger!"

"Did you alert Master Obi-Wan?"

Anakin nodded his head while taking a few steps backward. "Obi-Wan told me I would find you here. Please come."

With a nod of her head, Padme followed closed behind Anakin. All that were left were the three handmaidens. Sabe huffed and stormed out of the room. "Ugh!"

Rabe shook her head while gazing at the mess. "All this over a man."

"Don't worry; they will get over it sooner or later." Eirtae placed a comforting hand on Rabe's shoulder. "I just hope it doesn't cost us more then just a friendship."

"Should we go and see what is happening?"

"No, Rabe. We will stay here. Its best if we don't get involved."

Rabe nodded her head.