Before landing, all of the leaders were called into the Queen's chambers for a quick meeting. Ayame and Obi-Wan were awoken and they entered the chambers to find the meeting had already started.

"As soon as we land, the Viceroy will arrest you and force you to sign the treaty," Captain Panaka was saying.

"I agree. I do now know what you plan to accomplish by this, my Lady," Qui-Gon agreed.

"I will take back what is ours," the Queen said simply.

"That will prove difficult, your Highness. We have no army," Panaka said, emphasizing every word in his last sentence.

"And we can only protect you. We can't fight a war for you," Ayame said. After a moment, the Queen looked over Obi-Wan's shoulder.

"Jar Jar Binks," she said. Jar Jar had been cringing behind Obi-Wan, which was quite a feat.

"Meesa, your Highness?" he asked, pointing at himself.

"Yes. I need your help," she replied. The cruiser landed in the swamp to avoid too much detection by the Trade Federation. Jar Jar was sent to the Gungan City to plead to the Gungan leader for help. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan spoke with Qui-Gon and Ayame went over to the side of the group by herself to gather her thoughts.

This war is going to decide the future of this planet, as well as other systems that the Trade Federation could be dealing with. Like everyone else around her, she wanted this war to be over and the Trade Federation to leave. Then, she felt a hand on her shoulder. Ayame turned around to see Qui-Gon.

"Ayame, are you alright?" he asked her. Ayame started to nod, then shook her head. Qui-Gon chuckled. "I thought not. I could sense you were not at ease," he said. "You're worried about Obi-Wan aren't you?"

"I'm sorry Master, but I can't help it," Ayame said. "I know my whole mind should be on the mission, but with Obi-Wan and I getting married soon..." she stopped right there, knowing that she had said too much. Qui-Gon hadn't been told. Qui-Gon looked at her with complete surprise.

"The Council knows about you two?" he asked.

"Yes Master," Ayame sighed, knowing that there was no hiding it. "Obi-Wan proposed before the Council meeting regarding Anakin. After the two of you left, the Council told us that they approved." Qui-Gon was silent for a moment, but then he smiled and gave her a hug.

"I'm very happy for the both of you," he said. "My very best to you both." Ayame smiled. Then, she got an idea.

"Master, I was wondering. Master Yoda will be conducting the ceremony. Would you...possibly...escort me?" Ayame asked. There was silence for a moment, then Qui-Gon's face split into a smile.

"Of course I will!" he exclaimed. "Ayame, it would be an honor for me to escort you." Ayame smiled in return and gave Qui-Gon a huge hug.

"Thank you so much, Master!" she yelled. Then, there was a splash. Jar Jar had returned.

"Daresa nobody dare! Dee Gungan city is deserted! Some kinda fight, meesa tinks," Jar Jar said when he met up with the group.

"Do you think they've been taken to the camps?" Obi-Wan said.

"More likely, they were wiped out," Panaka said. Ayame glared at him. She couldn't believe how much prejudice there was among the humans. Now she understood why Boss Nass didn't like the Naboo.

"Meesa so tink so," Jar Jar replied.

"Do you know where they are Jar Jar?" Qui-Gon asked.

"When in trouble, Gungans go to sacred place. Meesa show you! Come on! Meesa show you!" Jar Jar led them to a large clearing, where they were escorted to Boss Nass by Captain Tarples of the Gungan Army. There were old statue pieces everywhere and they were covered with plant life.

"Your Honor! Queen Amidala of da Naboo," Captain Tarples announced. Jar Jar spoke first.

"Er...He-Hello dare de big Boss Nass your honor," he stuttered.

"Jar Jar Binks," Boss Nass said. "Whose da ussen uders?" he asked, pointing to the rest of the group.

"I am Queen Amidala of the Naboo. I come before you in piece," the Queen replied, keeping her tone straightforward and diplomatic.

"Ah, Naboo biggen. Yousa bringen da makenics here. Yousa all bombad," Nass said. Everyone could tell that he wasn't happy, and why should he be. His people are in danger and he has to figure out how to make sure they survive.

"I have come before you because I wish to form an alliance..." the Queen started. Suddenly, the handmaiden called Padme moved forward.

"Your honor," she said.

"Whosa dis?" Boss Nass demanded.

"I am Queen Amidala," she said. Everyone but some of the guards and the handmaidens gasped. "This is my decoy; my protection; my loyal bodyguard. I apologize for the deception, but it was necessary for my protection." Ayame looked at Obi-Wan, and then at Qui-Gon. This was usual for many of the royal position. They turned back to the Queen as she continued to speak. "Although we do not always agree, your honor, our two great societies have always lived in peace. The Trade Federation has destroyed all that we have worked so hard to build. If we do not act quickly, all will be lost forever. I ask you to help us. No, I beg you to help us. We are your humble servants." The Queen knelt and the others followed suit, hoping that this would work. Boss Nass was silent for a moment. Then, he began to laugh.

"Yousa no tinken yousa greater dan da Gungans?" he asked through his laughter. Padme simply shook her head. Her face was a picture of humility and pleading. The Jedi could sense her nervousness. "Meesa like-a dis. Maybe weesa being friends," Boss Nass said. Everyone, human and Gungan alike, cheered at the news. Now, they had an army.