Last chapter of the Prologue! Coming Soon: the REAL plot...

Sabe sighed as she strode down the vast hallways of the Theed Palace. At her side was her mistress, Queen Amidala.

Or, at least, at the moment that was how she had to address Padme.

Sabe was a close friend of Padme's despite the fact that she served as a handmaiden. As apart of her duties, she was to guide her and also support her during her term.

The two girls had gone to school together before Padme's joining of the Youth Legislator's, and were happy to be reunited. Of course, there had been something odd about Padme that Sabe had grown to notice.

Not only did the young Queen not allow any assistance with her preparations for the day, but also she had a considerably moody attitude outside of her duties. Sabe had tried to coax her out of speaking of why she was behaving in such a manner, but she had refused to respond.

Sabe glanced over at her friend, smiling for a moment. Padme gazed over at her, forcing a pained smile.

"What is it, Milady?" Sabe whispered, walking closer. Padme stared forward, fighting back her miserable pain.

"My heels hurt…" she muttered, wincing with every step she took. Sabe sighed, feeling bad for her friend. And Padme had to wear these ALL day…

But Padme had not been staring at her feet. She was staring at her stomach.

"N-No…Not now!" she begged, as Sabe stared at her, confused.

"Padme?" she asked, touching her arm.

Just as she did, the Queen clutched her stomach, a whimper enveloping her. She knelt towards the ground, shock filling her.

"Padme!" Sabe barked, as she knelt by her side. "What is it? What's wrong?" she insisted, as she pried Padme's hands away.

Tears flooded her eyes, as she gazed up at her friend. "My water broke…" she responded, her voice ragged.

Sabe gazed around, spotting another handmaiden just meters away. "Eiratae!" she called, motioning to the orange-robed young woman.

The girl hurried over, kneeling beside her. "Milady, what is going on?" Eiratae was much older than the other girls, and tended to be much stricter. "Tell me."

Padme gazed wearily at the two at her side. "Get me to the medical ward. My child is arriving," she gasped, as she felt another wave of pain.

"She is experiencing contractions, Ma'am," Sabe explained, as she helped Padme to her feet. Eiratae glanced at the two, reaching for her commlink.

"Captain Panaka, alert the medical ward immediately that one of our fellow handmaidens is prepared for delivery of a child. Make it quick!" she ordered, hurrying to assist Sabe.

"If we hurry, we can change her clothing so she looks like one of us," the younger hand maiden insisted.

Eiratae nodded in agreement, understanding the situation. She highly doubted that Sabe was aware of the young Queen's pregnancy until now, but was clever enough to know that if anyone knew that Padme was pregnant, death would surely cross her path. And such a young child was undeserving of this fate.

As they rushed her to the facilities, Sabe could not help but worry. How exactly did she become pregnant? As she considered the options, her realization came quickly. "Palo.." she murmured, remembering Padme's telling of him.

As the medical droids prepared for the child's delivery, Sabe took her place at Padme's side. "Sh…Relax, Padme. Everything will be fine," she reassured. She slid off her orange cloak and hood, revealing her dark hair and strong hazel eyes.

Padme reached for Sabe's hand, as she felt another contraction wave come over her. She moaned, trying to fight back the screams that were waiting to burst out.

"Everything is going to be okay," she reassured, as the droids prepared themselves for the delivery.

"Soothe her," one ordered, as it began to wait for the baby to arrive. Sabe nodded, swallowing as she gazed over at her friend.

"Padme, you need to push on the next contraction," she stated calmly. Padme cried out, shaking her head.

"No…Palo…I need him…"

Sabe felt tears come to her eyes, unable to make the young man appear. "I'm sorry, Padme. He's not here…you've got to push…"

Padme tried to deny the horrible words. "Palo…Please!" she begged, as she felt another contraction.

"He's not here, Padme. Push!" she repeated. This time, Padme obliged.

Within the hour, a child lay nestled in Padme's arms. The young woman cradled her against her, a smile forming. "My little girl…my sweet little girl…" she whispered.

Sabe sat in a chair nearby, marveling at such a sight. She knew that it would not happen any time soon, but she could not help but wonder. She wanted to be a mother herself one day, and seeing how the little girl affected Padme made her long for this.

"What's her name?" she asked, as Padme gazed over at her. She sat up, stroking the babe's hair.

"Her name is Aubree," she replied, as the girl innocently yawned.

Padme held her close, remembering her promise. Her duty. Fate had a cruel way of stepping into her life now, remembering what would be occurring within the next few days.

"They'll be coming to get her in two days," she remarked, trying to fight back her pain. But it was no physical pain that plagued her, but that her child would no longer be hers.

"Who?" Sabe questioned, narrowing her eyebrows. She could not believe the next words that came from Padme's lips.

"The adopting parents," she answered.

Sabe was well aware that Padme was very young. And also that raising a child was no easy task. But to give Aubree away?

"It's to protect her. I have enemies as Queen, and that would endanger her above all. I will not let someone harm her for my mistakes," she whispered, her voice sounding almost dead. "I don't want to, but I have to place her safety above my feelings."

Sabe stood up, walking over to her. The moment she reached her friend, she immediately pulled her into her arms. Padme sobbed, unable to contain such sadness.

As time passed, a young couple came to retrieve Aubree. Padme had refused to weep before these people, unable to let herself break.

"We appreciate this, Miss Naberrie. My wife is barren, and now she can raise a child. We owe you all we have," the young man said, as he shook Padme's hand.

Padme nodded, forcing a small smile. The young woman was crying then, as she hugged Padme vigorously.

"I will protect her, Miss. I promise," she swore, as they exited the room. As soon as her guards shut those doors, she wept in sorrow.

Her baby girl was forever gone.

Well, there was my last chapter for a prologue. It was supposed to be sad, of course. I did not exactly enjoy writing Padme in such distraught, but it had to happen for the plot to excel. Next chapter will be the beginning of the REAL story. So be sure to tune in! Anidala fans, you will be satisfied very soon. I say…Maybe 3 chapters or less.

I made an exception because I feel generous for updating with few reviews. However, next time, heed my warning.

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