Padme rolled over in bed, as she heard a buzzing sound coming from the small desk that was across the small room.
Ok, ok . . . I am coming. Padme got out of bed and went over to the desk and picked up her Com-link.
Good, you are up. You are needed to be here for a meeting. Obi-Wan looked over to Anakin and saw the young senator nod his head, as he turned away and headed back into his bedroom, so he could finish packing up a couple of things that he would need for his mission.
Um. . . No, I was not awake . . . Um, what meeting and where is here? Padme went over to the small Caf machine and began making herself some hot tea.
Oh sorry. Um . . . you mean no one has told you about your next mission? The briefing is at Senator Skywalkers apartment, because we are going, as his bodyguards. Obi-Wan went over to the hutch and poured his a cup of Caf.
No, no one has not told me anything about my next mission. When is this briefing supposed to be happening? Padme poured the sweetener into her tea.
I see. Well, the briefing will be happening in an hour. Obi-Wan picked up the small plate and began putting some fruit and toast onto the plate.
Ok, then. I will be there in about twenty minutes. Padme took a sip of her tea and going over to the small bed and sat down.
Ok, see you then. Oh, would you like for me to make you a plate of fruit and toast? Obi-Wan went over to the dining table and sat down.
Um . . . that sounds great. Yes, please, that would be great. I will see you soon. Obi-Wan nodded, as Anakin came back into the room and went over to the hutch and poured himself some Caf.
Padme disconnected the Com-link and took a couple more sips of her tea, before getting up, getting dressed and packing a small bag.Just as she was finishing putting a clean robe into the bag, there was a buzz coming from over the nightstand.
Great, who now. Padme mumbled to herself, as she went over to the nightstand and picked up her Com-link.
Morning, young Jedi Knight, Naberrie . . . I have some news for you. Master Windus voice came over her Com-link.
Morning, Master Windu. How can I help you this morning and what is the news that you have for me? Padme went over to the writing desk and picked up her lightsaber and clipping it onto her belt.
I just found a request to have you and Obi-Wan to join Senator Skywalker on a mission. You and him will be acting as bodyguards. Windu looked down at the data pad that has mission requests and saw her name on it and who made the request for her to go the mission with him.
Um. . . . Yes, I do know about the mission, because Obi-Wan just called me and told me all about it. I really need to head out now, so I will not miss the meeting with the Senator and Obi-Wan. Padme went over to the bed and picked up her bag.
Ok. Then, you all be safe and May The Force Be With the three of you. See you when you get back here. Windu nodded to Yoda, who just came into the room and was followed by a young Toguta.
Thank you, Master and May The Force Be With You and Grand Master Yoda. Padme disconnected the Com-link and then headed out of the room.
Twenty minutes later, Padme was walking into the apartment and came up to the dining table, where Obi-Wan and Anakin was sitting at.
Morning. I am so sorry about being here now, and that I did not know about this mission. Oh, Master Windu just told me all about it, as I was just about to walk out the door to get here. Padme saw the plate that had the fruit and toast on it and next to it was cup of tea, jam and butter.
Padme sat down at the table, picked up the knife and began buttering and putting jam onto her toast.
Ok . . . The only thing that they ask the both of you to do, is just be a bodyguard and also to feel these people out, to make sure there is nothing going on this planet. What I am trying to do, is make sure that are willing to stay in the Republic and to make sure that the separatists are not around that system. Anakin took a sip of Caf, as he watched Padme eat one of the pears, that was on her plate.
Ok, that sounds easy enough. Why do you think that there are Separatists around that system? Padme finished eating her fruit that was on the plate.
Two days ago, we got some news that there was a couple of Separatists droid ships floating around some of the astroid field and who knows, if this is even true. Anakin finished up his Caf and breakfast.
We were told the same thing, so in a way, that is why am going with you. That way, I can tell the Council what is going on in that system. So, that means that Padme here, is going to be your bodyguard. Obi-Wan looked over to the newly knighted Jedi and gave her a smile that told her that he trusted her, because this was her first mission as a Knight and not a Padawan Learner.
Well, if we are done here, then we must begin to head out for the planet. Obi-Wan stood up from the table and moved around, so that way, his back made some popping sound.
Padme nodded and both her and Obi-Wan just stood up from the table, then followed Anakin out to the ship, as the cleaning droids came out of the kitchen and began cleaning up the dining room table. Twenty minutes later, they were way above the planet of Coruscant. Once the coordinates was put into the Navi-computer, the ship shot into hyperspace.
It was two days later, and they came out of Hyperspace. Before they could pass the planets moon, they were hit by a laser and Padme was forced to crash the ship on one of the outer planets.
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(Three Days Later)
I do wish the reinforcements come soon. I do not know how much longer we can hold them off. Obi-Wan came up beside Padme and looked down at the main street below them.
I do too, and so far the shield is holding. You do know, when the reinforcements come, we do have to lower the shield. Padme turned and looked at her ex-Master.
Yes, I know that, but it is the only chance we have to hold this city and push the droids back. Obi-Wan could only nod at the young Jedi Knight.
Hey, I just got news that four ships just entered the system. Anakin came up to the two Jedi and gave them the news.
That is great. I hate to tell you this Senator, but when that Trooper transport ship lands, I want you on it. It can take you to one of the ships above us, and take you to your meeting, with the people that we were heading for, when we were shot down. Padme looked up at Anakin and gave him a sad look, because she really did not want to leave him, but she does have a duty to do as a Jedi.
No, I will stay here and help you guys out. I have radioed the King and told him what was going on. I will be there as soon as I can. Anakin looked at the two Jedi and gave them both a look, that let them know that he meant what he was telling them.
Padme is right. Anakin really should go on ahead of us. Obi-Wan looked Anakin straight in the face and told him what he thought was best for the young Senator.
No, Obi-Wan he is right.He needs to stay with us, because our first duty is to protect the Senator. If he leaves us, then something could happen to him too, while we are not with him. Padme looked at Obi-Wan and watched him stroke his beard, then she turned to look at Anakin and he gave her a smile.
Yes, Padme, you are right. It is our job to protect the Senator, and also something could happen to him, if he does leave us. Ok, Anakin, you can stay, but try to stay behind us. Obi-Wan nodded over to Padme, telling her what she said was true; that they had to stay with Anakin and to protect him at all cost. It is not their fault that he wanted to stay here and fight the battle with them.
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(Four Hours Later)
Ah good, the Troop Transport has finally came. I see a Padawan Learner. Padme looked up, as the ship landed not too far from her and Obi-Wan.
Yes, it is good that they have finally reached us. Young Padawan Learner, this is a surprise. Obi- Wan looked at Padme, before turning his attention to the young girl that stepped off the transport.
It is a pleasure to be here, um, Master Kenobi, Jedi Knight Naberrie and Senator Skywalker. the young Padawan Learner came up to the three people.
Padme and Anakin just nodded to the young girl, before going over to the Captain of the group of Troopers.
Ok . . . um, what are you doing here? After this battle, Padme and I will be with the Senator and continue his mission. Obi-Wan looked at the young Toguta and wondered why she was here.
Well, the Council sent me here. the young Toguta looked up at the Jedi Master.
Um . . . I see and who might you be? Obi-Wan looked down at the young girl.
Oh, sorry . . . I am Ahsoka Tano. the young Padawan Learner held out her hand to the older man.
Well, then, it is very nice to meet you, Ahsoka. Obi-Wan shook Ahsokas hand just, as Padme came back over to Obi-Wan.
Well, the Troopers are going to stay here, because Master Windu is on his way down here. We can head out and continue our mission. What brings you here, young one? Padme looked down at the Padawan Learner, as she came back up to Obi-Wan.
That is good to hear. Well, the Council sent her. Obi-Wan looked up at his ex-Padawan Learner.
I see. I guess they think that you needed another Padawan. Padme looked from the young girl over to Obi-Wan.
I really do not think that they will give me another Padawan so soon. Well, here is Master Windu. Obi-Wan looked up to the ship, that was landing near them.
Once everyone was briefed on what was going on, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Padme and the Padawan Learner boarded a ship and continued their mission with Anakin.