I will take a look into that problem. I may find that there is a solution to it, and I will let you know what I find at our next meeting. If we do not have anything else, then I will call this meeting to an end. Padme looked at the four other people, who were sitting around her office.
No, Milady. I believe that was the major issue that we have at this time around. Thank you so much for coming up with a solution to the latest issue. I know that Queen Jamilia will be very happy to know that you have come up with the solution. We hope that you have a great day and we will see you next week. the chairman for the House of Representatives of Naboo looked at the other three people of the Committee, who all nodded in agreement.
Ok, then. You all have a great day too. I will see you next week. Padme got up from her seat, as the others did the same. She followed them out of the office to her waiting room.
The four people left and Padme went back into her office and shut the door, before sitting down at her desk. Once she sat down, she opened the bottom drawer and pulled out her lunch container. She broke open the heating pack, before putting her lunch container in it. Once she had her lunch heating up, she then turned on the monitor and put the data chip that the Aide from the Chancellors office had sent over for her to look over. This was one of the issues that was going to be brought up in the Senate Session today, after lunch.
Great. More planets wanting supplies, medical personal, small army force and last, but not least, money. Padme said mostly to herself, as she read three of the twenty items that was coming up in the Senate.
She pulled out the data chip and put in another one and began looking at it, when there was a knock on her door. She looked up and had a huge smile on her face, when she saw three people standing in the doorway. ,p> Masters Yoda, Windu and Obi-Wan. This is a pleasant surprise. Please come in and have a seat. Padme stood up from her seat and bowed to the Three Jedi.
The Jedi came into the room and took a seat in the chairs that was in front of her desk.
So, what can I do for the Jedi Council? Padme sat back down and looked at the three Jedi that are sitting in front of her.
Well, we have gotten a call from someone on a planet that is in an area called the Unexplored Region. Master Windu looked at the young Senator, hoping that she would help them out.
I see, and what problem do they have, that they would not need the Jedi, but a Senator? Um . . . did you go to the Chancellor and talk to him? Padme looked at the three guys. They really do not want our government involved. Plus, there is something about the Chancellor that we do not like. This is really a Jedi business, not the Senate business. Well, anyway, if you do help out, you will be with me, Master Obi-Wan and Jedi Knight Skywalker. Master Windu motioned over to Obi-Wan.
I see. In a way, you are going against the Chancellor and doing something that he will believe is his business. He will send in a corrupted Senator to these people and take everything away from these people, instead of really helping them out. Well, the only thing I can say is, . . . count me in. Padme smiled at the three Jedi Masters.
Thank you so very much. I know that you are off next week, so we can set up a time for us to go then. Master Yoda nodded his head, as the other two Jedi stood up from the chairs.
That sounds great to me. Um . . . yes, Dorme? Padme stood up also and then saw her friend standing in the doorway. ,p> Oh, sorry, to interrupt. I did not know that you were in a meeting. Your parents are here to see you. Dorme looked at the three people, who were coming to the door with Padme.
That is fine Ms. Dorme. We were just leaving and we are sorry that we came here without an appointment. We really needed to talk to her about something, and thank you Senator Amidala. We will get back to you tomorrow evening. Master Windu told Dorme, as they walked out of Padmes office.
That is not a problem. You know that the Jedi Council is always welcome to come to me for anything. Mom and Dad, what a surprise . . . Oh, my, Prince Branndyn, this is a total surprise. Padme looked away from the Jedi and over to her parents and was in total shock to see the Prince standing in her waiting room.
Oh, sorry, to come unannounced, but Dorme told us that it was lunch time for you and that you did not have any more meeting today. She thought it was fine for us to see you, before we have to go in the Session of the Senate. Jobal looked at Padme, who was standing by the hovel chair of the Grand Master Jedi Yoda.
I see. Oh, Mom, Dad and Prince Branndyn, these three are the members of the Jedi Council: Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu and Grand Master Jedi Yoda. Padme introduced everyone to each other.
It is very nice to meet you all. We will talk tomorrow. We really need to get back to the Temple. Master Yoda looked and nodded to the three people. With the Force, he could tell that there was something evil about the Prince, but at the moment, he could not tell what, but very soon he will know what the man is hiding.
The Jedi left the office and headed back to the Temple. Padme showed the three people into her office and closed the door behind them.
Please have a seat. Please excuse me, if I eat while we talk. I have ten minutes to eat, before heading into the Senate Chamber, when the Session starts. Padme came around her desk, sat down and grabbed the container warmer. She opened it up and grabbed the food container, then she began eating the food that she brought for lunch.
Padme! They really should give you more time to have lunch, so that way, you do not have to eat your food quickly and even at your desk. Jobal looked totally in shock that Padme was eating her food at her desk.
Mom, they do give us time for lunch. The meeting that I had earlier somewhat ran late, which ate into the time that I had with another meeting, which just left shortly, before the Jedi came here. They were just here for five minutes, before you guys and we are in Session until midnight tonight. With that said, what can I help you guys with? Can we make it quick, because my time is ticking. Padme stirred the food, before taking bite of a veggie.
I understand and that is fine. Man, you guys sure do work long hours around here. Ok, we will get to the point, because I too have a meeting that I need to get to, in about twenty minutes. Prince Branndyn looked at the man and woman, before he nodded to Ruwee.
Ok, well, the reason why we are here, is to let you know that we are happy to announce a wonderful reunion that will be happening very soon. Ruwee smiled at his youngest daughter.
Um . . . ok. What did you do, Daddy? Padme looked at her father and was afraid to know why he was smiling at her and even have the Prince here with them. She got this feeling that she is not going to like what was about to be said.
What your father is trying to say is, sweetie, is you and Prince Branndyn here are to be married. Jobal looked at her husband, giving him this look that really was not too pleasant.
Do what? . . . Um . . . I see. Well, I really hate to say this, but no. I will not marry the Prince here, no matter what you three have to say. Padme looked at the three of them like they have lost their minds.
Oh, you really do not have a choice, Padme. For you see, we have a marriage contract between the two of us and it cannot be broken. So, our wedding will be taking place in about four weeks. Now, if you will excuse us, we need to go, so that the Senator here can get ready for the Senate Session. I do believe you both have other things to do, so I need to head for my meeting. Good day, Milady. Prince Branndyn stood up and bowed his head to Padme. He waited for the elder couple to get up and say bye to their daughter, before they walked out of the office and went their separate ways.
Padme just sat there in total shock, in what she just heard. She hated to do what she and Anakin really did not want to do, but now they really did not have a choice . . . They were going to have to tell her parents that they are married. Padme hurried and finished up her lunch, getting things together, before her and Dorme left the office and walked into the Senate Chamber. They got into their repulsorpod and waited for the Session to start.