Chapter 11
Location: Galactic Confederation Base 1, Alderaan
Day 21 Month 1 14 BBY
( Anakin's POV)
I peer over at the datapad in Cadet Naberrie's hand. I had just finished the last class of the day- of piloting lessons. Nabrrie had opted to stay and offered to translate more of the note left by my missing wife. So far the only information we could gather from the data was that she was providing evidence of the battle station in progress being built.
Naberrie studies the data clearly on the pad and mutters, "From the schematics I can tell this battle station is almost operational. She is providing the locations of the parts for the rebellion on which planetary systems these pieces of the weapon needed to finalize this battle station. If this battle station is operational, according to these plans- it will destroy a planet in one shot."
My eyes drift towards the doorway as I listen to the Cadet drone on about the schematics. I knew the schematics well. But where is Amidala? Why did she leave these plans in her garments where they wouldn't have been found by the rebels?
I tap my fingers impatiently as I listen to her drone on. I sign and she stops speaking and asks, "Am I boring you?"
I shrug and mumble, "I don't understand why Amidala would risk sending these plans without leaving the Empire too."
Cadet Naberrie shifts in her seat and surmises, "Perhaps she did. Her letter suggests that."
I arch my eyebrow interest and question, "Does she provide any information on her whereabouts?"
Naberrie eyes the pad and mutters, " She had stated she was going to visit Counciler Organa, but nothing specific about whereabouts. May I ask why you're interested in her location?"
I shrug and retort, "Wouldn't you be? She's the newly crowned Lady Vader and heir to the Empire. To think of the information she could provide the Rebellion by coming forward."
Cadet Naberrie sighs and mumbles , " I guess but wouldn't the rebels just lock her away and condemn her to death?"
I shake my head and blurt out, " No, they would provide her with shelter. She has friends here with the Rebellion. Obi-wan and I protected her prior to the Clone Wars. " I stop myself from speaking of my former relationship with Amidala.
Nabberrie eyes me from the datapad and mumbles, "Is that how you met your former girlfriend?"
My eyes meet her and I snap out, "That is none of your business. "
Padme' snickers and mutters, "Right- you're a poor liar."
I mutter, "Stay out of it."
I turn my back on the woman in front of me and hold my fists at my side. The mention of my wife has risen questions in my mind as to where she has gone and why she hasn't resurfaced. I cannot kill the her over a former relationship with her.
" Commander Skywalker?" Padme''s dark eyes stare off into mine, searching for my thoughts.
My eyes flicker down onto his and I mutter, " We're done here for today. Don't you have another class to get to?"
Naberrie rubs her incoming brown hair on his head and mumbles, "Sir, I didn't mean to pry in your affairs. Your right and I won't ask you again-"
Her voice drifts off as my com. link beeps. I groan and eye the number. It is Obi-wan and my com. keeps beeping in my direction. I press the green on button and mutter, " Obi-wan? Your interrupting my study session."
His voice urgent as he replies, " This cannot wait Anakin."
I roll my eyes at the com. link and ask, " What does the council need?"
His tone softens as he responds, " This isn't about the Council. A patrol found a person of interest."
My eyes drift towards Naberrie as he listens intently to the conversation. I question, " Who is this person of interest?"
Obi-wan's tone remains soft- and I can feel sorrow radiating off him. He replies, " Anakin- it has to do with Amidala'."
My eyes widen at the mention of my wife's name. I mumble out, " What about her?"
Obi-wan's voice is low and he mutters, " Anakin- they found her body washed up in Lake Varo- she's been murdered."
Naberre's eyes widen at the mention of her name and mouth is dry. I whisper quietly, " I'm on my way."
To Be Continued….