Morning, Angel. Anakin looked down at the woman that is laying in his arms.
Morning, to you too. I am so glad that we do not have any plans for today. I really would like to stay right here for a few more hours. I have not felt so relaxed in a long time, and that is because you are with me. Padme snuggled closer to Anakin, closed her eyes and started to drift back to sleep.
I know what you mean, because I feel the same thing. Sleep tight, my beautiful Angel. Anakin leaned his head down and kissed the top of Padmes head, before closing his eyes and drifting back to sleep too.
Two hours later, Anakin woke up, because he thought heard a buzzing sound, coming from somewhere in the distance. Before he could close his eyes, he heard that dreaded clanking metal sound, coming closer to the bedroom. He quickly got out of bed and grabbed his lightsaber.
Excuse me, Milady, but . . . Oh My! Threepio stopped in his tracks, when he saw Anakin standing up on the side of the bed with his lightsaber activated.
What . . . Oh, sorry, 3PO Anakin shutting down his lightsaber.
What is going on? Um . . . Anakin, are you ok? Padme sat up and noticed that Anakin was standing next to the bed, with his lightsaber in his hands.
Sorry . . . I guess the sound of 3POs feet remind me of the battle droids that I sometime hear in my sleep, or when I sleep out in the battlefields. What do you want, 3PO? Anakin sat down on the bed and put his saber down on the night stand beside him.
That is understandable, sir. After all the battles that you have seen and even been in, Oh, Ms. Padme, your mother called and she would like for you to call her back. Also, I came to let you know that brunch is being served in five minutes. Threepio looked at the couple, bowed before turning around and headed out of the room.
Great. Now, I wonder what she wants. We better get up and eat something, because I am getting a little hungry. Padme smiled over to Anakin, before getting up and out of the bed and waking over to the chair and grabbing her robe.
I take it that you really do not want to be with your family? Anakin bent down and picked up his robe that he had dropped on the floor the night before.
Yes, I would like to see them, but lets just say, my Mom said something that really pissed me off. Padme tied the belt around herself, before walking out of the bedroom.
Anakin tied his belt on his robe and also walked out of the bedroom. He went over to the double door and stepped outside on the patio. He saw how low the clouds were over the mountains, that were just across the lake. He laid his head back and sniffed the air. He could smell a storm that was heading their way. Walking over to the railing, he closed his eyes and began to meditate. Padme went over to her communication desk and turned on her communicator and called her parents house.
Padme, sweetie. Your protocol droid told me that you were still in bed. Do you know that it is almost noon? Jobal answered her communicator.
Morning to you too. I came here to get some peace and quiet. It is the first time that I have slept in a while, so what can I do for you Mom? Padme saw 3PO take a tray out onto the patio.
Oh, I see. I am so sorry to have woke you up. Well, your father and I would like for you to come and have dinner with us tonight. Jobal saw her husband go to the door and took a message ball, from the droid that was standing at their door.
Um . . . I see. Well, am not the only one here. I do have a bodyguard with me, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker. If I come to dinner, he will also be coming with me too. Padme looked over to the double doors and she could see Anakin standing by the railing, meditating.
I see. Isnt he the young man that came with you to the house, when you had to come here, because someone was trying to kill you? I always wonder what happened to him. He seemed like such a nice young man. Sure, he can come to dinner with you. Jobal nodded and even gave her husband a smile, because she was hoping that the special guest will be joining them for dinner too.
Sure, Mom. We would love to have dinner with you and Daddy. Well, I need to go. 3PO is setting out our lunch on the patio and I would like to eat my lunch, before it gets cold. Padme saw 3PO take out a tea tray out to the patio.
That is so wonderful. Please be here between 5 and 5:30. Dinner will be served at 6. Ok, you have a great day and see you later then. Jobal shut the communication link, before Padme could say anything to her.
Ok, between 5 or 5:30. Man, I hate when she does that. Padme said to herself, as she stood up and headed for the patio.
Walking outside, Padme looked at the small table and saw that 3PO had it all set for lunch. Then, she looked towards the lake and saw Anakin, just standing next to the railing, still meditating. She went over to the right side of Anakin, and looked at the Island that was across from them. She looked up and tried to see the mountains, but could not, because of the low laying clouds that was heading towards them. She also could hear the rumblings of thunder, as the storm was coming closer to them.
We are to be at their house for dinner tonight. Lunch is ready, so we better start eating, before the storm hits. Padme turned and walked over to the small table and sat down.
Anakin nodded, opened his eyes and turned away from the sight of the lake. He walked over to the table that Padme was sitting out, sat down and began eating his lunch.
Five hours later, Padme and Anakin was sitting in the living room of the Naberries house. They were waiting for the special guest that was coming to have dinner with them.
The doorbell buzzed and the protocol droid went to the door, opened it up and the guest came walking into the room.
Your Highness. It is so great that you could join us for dinner. So, please come in and meet my youngest daughter . . . Jobal came up to her guest and greeting him.
Senator Amidala, my, this is such a lovely surprise. the man came over to Padme and gave her a welcoming kiss on both cheeks.
Prince Branndyn, this is a surprise. You remember Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker. Padme stepped back, so that she could stand closer to Anakin.
Um . . . Jedi Skywalker, this is a surprise. You seem to be with the Senator every time I see her. Prince Branndyn somewhat gave Anakin a dirty look, because he would want to have some time with Padme, without the Jedi standing right over her.
Sorry, but I have to be with her. It is my duty to watch over her and make sure that nothing happens to her. Anakin returned his look.
Excuse me, Mistress, but dinner is ready. the servicing girl came into the room and looked from the two men standing in the middle of the room, before looking over to Jobal.
That is great news. Please follow me to the table. Jobal motioned for everyone to follow her to the dining room, to where the formal dinner was set up for the guests.
All through dinner, everyone made small talk about things that was going on, since the last time Branndyn and Padme saw each other. An hour after dinner, the guest left and they headed back to the places they were staying out.
Once Padme walked in the house, she made her way to the bedroom. She got undressed, before putting on her blue night gown and climbing into bed. Anakin told her that he was going to do a security sweep, to make sure that they were the only ones there at the house. There was something about the Prince that he did not like. After sensing nothing but him and Padme at the house, he stayed outside on the patio and meditated. Going back into the house, he made sure that everything was locked up, and the lights turned off, before climbing into bed and pulling Padme into his arms. Then, he closed his eyes and fell into a peaceful sleep.