A/N ok this is very short i know but it has some important bits so hope you enjoy =D
Chapter two
Chancellor Palpatine's interest in Anakin was not trusted by any of the Jedi. Since his rise to power, as Supreme Chancellor, he had become less and less worthy of their trust. Anakin had shown signs of great Jedi talent from the moment he was found by Qui-Gon Jinn and since his placement as padawan learner the Chancellor had kept a close eye on him.
Naturally any young child given such attention would thrive and accept it but once Anakin began to see this attention through the eyes of his master and friends he saw that it was indeed very strange. Obi-Wan always said; "Never trust a politician".
As, despite his best efforts, Anakin was still under the eye of the Chancellor he had to report to him on their mission to Felucia.
"Come to get me in ten minutes, alright. Otherwise I'll be there all evening." Instructed Anakin to Echo, as she walked him to the Chancellor's quarters.
"Of course." Echo grinned. She hated to be the centre of attention but loved to see Anakin squirm under it. "I've got to go and sort out food for tomorrow so… enjoy your evening." She pushed Anakin into the opening doors, flashed another cheeky grin at him and ran down the corridor – away from the Chancellor and Anakin.
"Echo!" Anakin yelled after her, then smiled and shook his head before entering the Chancellor's apartment. He was standing over a desk which was completely covered in paper – accounts, blueprints, and letters from other governments – leaning on a chair covered in a long black cloak.
The Chancellor looked up as Anakin neared him.
"Ah, Anakin. So nice to see you."
"Chancellor." Said Anakin as he bowed.
"Come, now, Anakin, no need to be formal here. It's a 'safe space', so they say." The Chancellor chuckled to himself. Anakin winced. Come on, Echo, it must have been ten minutes by now. He thought.
"So, Anakin, you were going to tell me all about your latest assignment." Said Palpatine.
"Yes, your Excellency."
"Well then, where must you go?"
"We are to go to Felucia."
"Felucia?" the Chancellor was surprised at the chosen destination. "What possible interest would the Jedi Council have there?"
"They don't really know." Can't give too much away now, can we? Anakin smiled to himself.
"Hmm. Well you must have been set a task, Anakin."
"Not really."
"Well then you must inform me of everything that happens there, once you have returned. How long will you be away?"
"I don't know." Hurry up. Hurry up. Hurry up!
Slightly angered by Anakin's lack of complete answers, Palpatine walked over to the gigantic window that overlooked the city planet.
"Well, Anakin, you must be-" there was a slow knock at the door. "Come in."
Echo walked through the door, her head bowed. Thank you! Thought Anakin.
"Good evening, Chancellor Palpatine." Said Echo.
"Ah, Miss …..?"
"Echo, your Excellency." Echo winked at Anakin when the Chancellor wasn't looking.
"But that is your first name, what is your second name?"
"There is no second name. 'Echo' is the only name that I possess." Crap, here we go. Thought Echo, as the Chancellor continued.
"What reason could there be for that?"
"Well, my father was originally a slave but he was found, and adopted, by a kind family in the slave market at the time. When he discovered that he was a slave to start with he disowned his second name that he was given."
"Why do you not take their name as your own if the family was such an important one?" Asked Palpatine.
"If they had raised me then I would have, definitely. As it is, Master Kenobi found me and brought me here instead."
"What about your mother's name?"
"I don't know it. Neither does my uncle Dex, as my father never told him. My mother died in childbirth. Apparently, the name 'Echo' was given to me by my father because I looked so much like my mother, even as a baby." By this time Echo was looking at the floor. She didn't mind talking about her past, but that didn't stop it from hurting every time she was reminded of how little she knew about herself.
She doesn't wanna talk about that. Thought Anakin.
"I suppose that you could say that I am named for my mother. Just not literally." Echo concluded. "Now if you don't mind, Chancellor, I must take Anakin from you as we have to leave inexplicably early tomorrow."
"Yes, yes, very well. You may leave." Echo bowed, turned and Anakin made to follow her. "Anakin, it is always a pleasure to see your progress."
"Thank you, your Excellency."
"Too early, was I?" Teased Echo, as they left through the door.
"Not at all." Grinned Anakin. Once they were quite a way down the corridor on the way to their own apartment Anakin put his arm around Echo's waist and pulled her into a half hug. "Thank you." He whispered in her ear.
A/N hope you like =D leaving for Canada for three weeks tomorrow (woop woop) so will not update until then - sorry guys- but if you press the little button just below titled 'Review this Chapter' then you can tell me what you think - pleeeeeeaaaaase!