“ Ok, I will see you, when you get back and please be careful. I do not trust some of those people that will be there.” Jeanie looked at a the group of people standing around, as they waited for to board the ship that will take them to the convention that was taking place close to the Outer Rim Territories.
“ I will be glad to be back here too, and I will be careful. I know what you mean, I do not trust them too. Oh, I have a couple of items that I have for Maria and Jon, to give to the Naboo Senate next week and even to the Queen.” Padme looked at one of the Senator’s Aide and he was watching Padme’s every move.
“ Ok and I take it that your apartment is in your office there?” Jeanie nodded and she noticed the Aide’s look at Padme.
“ Yes, well, it is time. If anyone needs to see me, let them make an appointment in two weeks, when I get back.” Padme heard the announcement that the flight was now boarding.
“ Ok, I will do that. Have a great time and see you when you get back here.” Jeanie nodded and gave Padme a hug goodbye, before turning around and heading back inside the Senate Building, so that way, she could get some work done for the Senator.
Padme picked up her small bag and began walking towards the ship. She got in the small line to board the ship. ,p> “ Good morning, Senator. I am very surprised to see that you are joining us at this convention this weekend.” the Senator’s Aide came up to Padme and gave her a smile.
“ Um . . . good morning.” Padme look at the Aide and the look he gave her, made her skin crawl.
“ So, what are you doing this evening for dinner, Senator?” the Aide moved a couple of feet, as the security was looking at the passports and made sure that these are the people that are on the list.
“ I have a few things to do, so will be having dinner by myself. It is your turn now.” Padme motioned for the man to move forward and give the security guard his passport.
The man handed the guard the passport, and then boarded the ship. He was going to stand at the top of the ramp, but the guard there made him head to his quarters.
“ Thank you, Senator Padme and I hope that you have a great flight. Oh . . . and I was told to give you this.” the Stormtrooper looked at Padme’s passport, and then down at his list and put a check by her name and then remembered that there was message chip that he needed to give her.
“ Thank You, Rex . . . um, are you going to be on this ship too?” Padme took the chip from the ex-clone and saw that he was heading towards the ramp of the ship.
“ Yes, Milady. I was told to keep an eye on things . . . and to be a bodyguard to you, since I noticed that you did not have any security members going with you on this trip.” Rex took his blaster and put it on his shoulder, so that way, he could take Padme’s small bag from her and walked with her up the ramp.
“ I see. Let me guess, he asked you to look after me. Thank you, it does mean a lot to me to have a friend going with me to this thing. I have never been to the place too.” Padme gave the Clone a smile, as they walked up the ramp and they both nodded to the guard at the entrance of the ship.
“ Yes, ma’am, he did, because he knew that you have never been to this place. Please follow me and I will take you to your quarters.” Rex began to walk towards the sleeping quarters and stopped at the door that belongs to the room that will Padme’s quarters, while she will be on the ship.
Padme followed the Clone and stopped next to him, as he opened the door and did a scan of the room, before he would let Padme into the room.
“ Everything is clear. I will check on you around lunch time, to see if you need anything. If you need anything before then, just give me a call.” Rex put the small bag down on the chair, before turning towards Padme.
“ Thank you, Rex. Ok, and I will let you know if I need anything. At the moment, I will go back to bed and get some sleep, and I will see you for lunch then.” Padme nodded and then gave the Clone a smile, as he stepped out into the hallway. Rex just nodded, then closed the door and made sure that it was locked. He headed down the hallway towards the area that was his quarters. Once there, he pulled out the small video monitor, so that way, he could watch the hallway that Padme’s quarters was on; to make sure that they can catch the person who wants the Senator dead.
Padme took off her cloak, sat down on the bed and began taking off her shoes. Then, laying down on the bed, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.