Padme was sitting at the vanity table, as she was putting the final touches on her hair.
You look so very beautiful, Padme. Vader stood in the doorway and looked at the young Senator.
Anakin, what are you doing here? If the Emperor catches you here, without him and what if some of my guests show up and see you here? Padme turned in her seat and looked at the person standing in the doorway.
Well, the Emperor will not be able to be here tonight, but he was the one who told me to be here now. I would not worry too much about what your guests will think, because they will know that am here for the Emperor. Vader came further into the room and came up behind Padme. He picked up the necklace that was laying on the table in front of them and put it around Padmes neck and latched the clasp.
Ok, then, I guess you can stay. Let me guess, he wants you to read the guests thoughts, so that way, you can report back to him to let him know, who he cannot trust. Padme smiled at Vader.
Well, your first guest is here, so I will step outside. Vader nodded his head and then made his way out of the room and out onto her private landing platform, where his shuttle is docked.
Padme stood up and went into the living room, just as the door chime rang out through the apartment. Padme walked over to the door,opened it and saw two Senators and one of their Aides.
Evening, Padme. Thank you for inviting me and my Aide to your dinner party. the Senator from Naboo hugged Padme, as she stepped into the living room.
Welcome, Penelope and Ree. Jason, it is a pleasure to see you too. Padme returned the older womans welcoming hug, before she moved on to the two other people.
Evening, Padme. It is so great to see everyone, away from the Senate Building. the older man came up to Padme and kissed both her cheeks and giving her a welcoming hug too.
I have three more people coming and then we can go to the dining room and eat our dinner. In the meantime, can I get you all something to drink? Padme led the three people further into her living room.
I would like to have Mountain Berry Wine. Penelope turned her attention to the serving droid.
As you wish, Milady, and for you, sir? the droid turned to the older gentleman.
I believe I would like to have Corellian Rum. the older man said, as he leaned down to the coffee table and picked up a slice of fruit.
Yes, sir and for you, Ms? the droid turned to the Aide.
I would like to have Mountain Berry Wine also, please. Ree picked up a piece of fruit too.
And for you, Milady? the droid finally turned its attention to Padme.
Nothing for me, at the moment. Please have a seat and all make yourselves at home. Padme nodded for her three guests to have a seat and enjoy the food that was sitting on the table in front of the couch. The door chimed again and Padme went over to the door, while the droid served the drinks.
Hey, Padme. Mmm, something smells so good. Jeanie held out a dish that held her famous fruit dessert.
Thank you. Oh, great, you did bring your famous cobbler. Hey Maria and Jon. Welcome back to Coruscant. Padme looked passed her Aide and saw her cousins coming up next to her.
Thank you, and I will be here for three months now. Jon came up to his cousin and gave her a kiss and hug.
That is great to hear. Please come in and get yourself a drink and nibble on some fruit and cheese that are on the table in front of the couch. Dinner will be ready in five parsec. Padme told her new guest and the three that were sitting on the couch and one of the chairs.
There was a chime on the door again. Padme opened the door and saw her last guest, a Senator from a planet that is in the unknown regions. Now that everyone was in the living room, Vader thought it would be a good idea to make his present known.
Good evening, everyone. Vader came into the room.
Um . . . Lord Vader. Everyone said at once.
Dinner is served Milady. the serving droid announced, as it came into the living room.
Everyone got up and followed the droid into the dining room. They all took their seats at the table, with Padme at one end of the table, while Darth Vader sat at the other end of the table. Since everybody but Jon, meets with the Emperor in the middle of the week, they are not really afraid of Vader. They all felt comfortable talking about family and of the issues that they have been working on with the Emperor, trying to come up with a solution to a problem, as they ate their dinner. After dinner, they were being served dessert, when there was a commotion coming from the private landing platform and a figure came into the room.
Well, evening, Padme and everyone. Padme, why have you not invited me to your little party? Rush Clovis came up to Padme and stood right next to her chair.
You are not wanted here, Rush and if you know what was good for you, you will leave now. Padme looked up at the unwanted person.
Oh, come on, Padme. You do know that you want me, and I have a dessert for you. After everyone leaves, we can have our own private party. Rush leaned down and grabbed Padmes left arm and brought it up to his lips and began kissing her hand.
Let go of me and get the hell out of my house. This is your only warning, Rush. Padme pulled her arm away from him.
No, I will not leave. Rush pulled at Padmes arm and tried to get her out of her chair.
I believe the lady told you to let her go and to leave. This is your only warning. Darth Vader stood up from his chair.
Well, well, if it is not the Emperors pet dog. Am surprised that he let you off your leash tonight. Rush looked at the Dark Sith Lord, who was coming up to him.
Vader, would you please remove this guy from our presence and get rid of him too? the Senator from Corellia asked the Dark Lord.
Vader nodded to the older man, before looking at everyone at the table and saw them nod their heads, before turning his attention to Padme.
Do you want me to get rid of this person? Vader looked at Padme and waited to see what she wanted him to do.
Get rid of him. was all she said to him and gave him a smile that told him to kill him.
As you wish, Milady. Vader bowed his head, before grabbing the unwanted guest and took him outside. They got onto Rushs ship and Vader took off, and as he was getting air borne, he called to Rex and asked him to come along side of the ship.
An hour later, Padme said goodnight to her guests and told them that she was sorry for all the trouble that had happened earlier. Everyone told her not to worry about it and they were also very glad that Darth Vader was there to get rid of one of the problems that they were having. Now, the Emperor would be glad to know they got rid of one of the traitors.
Padme was just about to climb into her bed, when she heard movement by the door and saw a figure standing in the doorway.
It is done. He will never bother you or anyone ever again. Anakin came further into the bedroom.
Thank you so much for taking care of him. Padme turned to Anakin and coming up to him, she stood right in front of him.
Anakin pulled Padme into his arms and began kissing her. He picked her up and carried her to the bed and laid her down on the bed. Before anything could happen, Anakin pulled away from Padme, grabbed the covers and pulled them up over her body and covered her up.
Good night, Padme and sleep tight. I do need to go. I have to leave and I will be gone for a couple of weeks, but I do hope to see you, when I get back. Anakin leaned forward one more time and gave her one more kiss, before standing up and leaving the bedroom. He headed out to his ship, but he also made sure that everything was locked up, before taking off and heading up into space. He was to meet up with the battle cruiser, so he could leave for a secret mission.
Padme just laid there and began to realize that she has one problem. She has fallen back in love with the one person that have hurt her really bad Closing her eyes, she finally fell asleep, and this was the first time in a long time, that she felt relaxed and that she could fall further into a deeper sleep.