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CHAPTER 4
The boat rocked back and forth in the waves. It was soothing to Padmé, Ahsoka on the other hand did not look so pleased. She had a constant green tinge to her complexion. They had been sailing around an island chain in Alto Marianis for two whole weeks. They only stopped at the islands for food and fresh water. Padmé had to admit she loved the warm sun on her face and the salty ocean breeze. She was pale from being trapped in Coruscant, but she quickly received a nice bronze tan from the sun. The children seemed to enjoy the weather too. They would squeal in delight when a magenta seabird flew over their heads, and the luminescent Chaufish would inspire awe in them during the night. Padmé would often spend her time telling the children stories or singing lullabies and she wasn't the only one who loved them. Sometimes, she would catch Ahsoka telling them old Togrutan wise tales or talking about the Hero with No Fear. It warmed her heart to know that someone loved her children as much as she did.
Ahsoka coughed and Padmé was startled from her reverie. Ahsoka had a worried look and her presence screamed anxiety. " Padmé, so I was telling the kids a story when I sensed something through the Force. I probed their minds a bit since they are bother strong in the force they can sense disturbances. Well, when I was doing that I realized that I could feel someone else doing the same exact thing and I remembered that I never really shielded the children. I think Vader has been using them to track us. We need to be prepared for when he arrives. " This thought troubled Padmé immensely. She had just escaped from his clutches, she would never go back. Think ,Padmé, think , what is the source of all of his power? The Force. If there was some way she could block his powers even for a moment she could incapacitate him. " Ahsoka, are anyways that you can block the force from someone ?" " I don't know a way, but I do know a thing that could help us. These reptiles called ysalamirs create a Force proof bubble around themselves. Maybe, we could find a way to plant one on Vader"
"That's a great idea Ahsoka. Hopefully, the nearest port sells exotic animals. We can only get one though, I'm almost out of jewelry to pawn." Padmé looked out at the large expanse of water and thought, Bring it on Vader. Whatever you say have planned, we're ready for you.
Vader had been aimlessly boating around Alto Marianis for weeks. His ship was small but it did not need a sail. He never learned how to sail in the water being from Tattooine. He was navigating using only the Force, tracking Padmé through the children. It was near midnight when he approached Padmé's sailboat. It was considerably larger and sleeker. He resolved to use her boat instead of his rust bucket. He scaled the hull with ease and crept silently along the deck. Entering the captain's room expecting to see Padmé he was instead greeted by Ahsoka with her lightsabers ignited. Igniting he own he attacked, years of anger directed at her pouring into every strike. Her swordsmanship had increased but he knew she couldn't win. He was too powerful, the Dark side adding strength to every movement. Sure, she was not Obi wan, but her death would vanquish at least one of the demons still lurking inside of him. She had left him when he needed her, he reminded himself. New anger invigorated him, fueling his attack.
She began to tire, her reflexes slowed slightly and she left her shoulder exposed. Knowing this was his chance, he slashed at her and landed right into a trap. Anticipating this, she sidestepped and kicked his feet out from under him. As he was sprawled on the deck he felt a metal cuff locking onto his wrist attached to something alive. Then, he felt empty. He could no longer feel the Force. The more he strained to retrieve it the more it slipped from his grasp. He shot to his feet, even without the Force he could take Ahsoka in hand to hand combat. He looked around the deck searching for her but was met by a shadowy figure in a cloak.
His new opponent was muscular, yet feminine in her build. She removed her hood and he was shocked to see his wife. Sure, Padmé could handle herself in a fight but she was never a combat person. She preferred diplomacy. A smug look crossed his face, was she foolish enough to think she could take him. Breaking out of a house was one thing, and fighting Darth Vader was another. He dropped his lightsaber, this would be over so quick he didn't need one. He positioned himself in a defensive stance. Like lightning she struck, two fast kicks to the gut and one sharp blow to the head was all it took. Darth Vader , evil Sith Lord, has out cold.
Padmé grinned in satisfaction, she knew he hadn't anticipated her speed. He was probably going to go easy on her. Petting the ysalamir chained to Vader's wrist she walked away, her kids needed her.