Padme was in the living room, drinking her tea, when Dorme came into the room, with tears rolling down her face.
Dorme, what is wrong? Padme looked up and saw the other woman crying.
I just got really bad news, Milady. Dorme wiped away a couple of tears.
Something happen to you and Obi-Wan? Padme came up to Dorme.
No, everything is fine between us. No, my parents just called me, to tell me that my grandmother has just passed away. They want me home for her service and funeral. Dorme began to cry harder, because she was very close to her grandmother.
I understand. Go pack and get home. Leave now and give my condolences to your parents. Padme took Dorme into her arms and held her, while she cried a little harder.
Thank you, Padme. Oh, what about the mission that you are going on in two days? Dorme pulled away from Padme and gave her a worried look.
Dont worry. The only thing I want you to worry about is getting the next flight to Naboo. Now, go and I will make a call to Sabe and ask her to come with me. Padme smile at the distraught woman.
Ok and am sorry that I cant go with you. Dorme stepped away from Padme and gave her a small smile, before heading back to her bedroom.
Padme went into her office, sat down at her desk, and pulled out her holo-com.
Sabe here. the ex-handmaiden answered her holo-com.
Morning to you too, my dear friend. Padme laughed at the grumpy tone of her ex-handmaiden.
Oh, sorry. Good morning, Padme. Lets just say, am somewhat having a bad morning, starting with the fact that I did not sleep any last night. Sabe yawned, as she sat down at her dining table.
Am sorry to hear that. T,he reason why am calling you, is because I have a huge favor to ask of you. Padme gave her friend a begging look.
Let me guess, you need me to go with you somewhere. Um . . . is not Dorme working in your service? Sabe picked up her toast, and took a bite.
Yes, she is working for me, and yes, am asking you to come with to go on a peace mission. Dorme would come, but she just got a call very early this morning. Her grandmother just died and her parents want her home for the service and funeral. Padme picked up her data pad and turned it on.
Oh, man. Am so sorry to hear that. I know her and her grandmother was very close. Sure, I will be there for you. When do you leave for his mission? Sabe picked up her Caf cup and took a sip of her Caf.
I will be leaving Coruscant in two days. Padme took a sip of her tea.
Ok. I will be there shortly before dinner. Sabe smiled at her best friend.
That would be great. See you before dinner. I need to go and get some work done. See you soon and thank you so very much. Padme smiled again and shut off the holo-com, before sitting back and began learning about this place, that she will be going to, in two days.
Hey, Padme. Well, am leaving now. I will be back as soon as I can. Did you get someone to go with you? Dorme came into the office twenty minutes later.
Hey. You can take your time about coming back, ok? Your family will need you more at this time. Yes, I did. Sabe is on her way here and she will be here before dinner. Padme put the pad down on her desk and stretched her sore muscles.
That is great Sabe could come with you. Now, I will not worry so much about you going alone. Dorme smiled, as she was glad to hear Sabe was going with Padme.
You have a safe trip and give your parents a huge hug for me, ok? Padme got up and followed Dorme to the outer door.
Thanks and I will call you to let you know that I got to Naboo safely. Bye, for now, Padme. Dorme turned to her best friend and gave her a huge goodbye hug.
Ok, see you later. Padme returned the hug and then watched her friend walk out of the door.
Padme had just walked back into her office, when her holo-com began beeping.
Senator Amidala here. Padme answered her holo-com.
Senator Amidala, good morning. the image of Master Windu came into view.
Good morning, Master Windu. What can I do for the Jedi today? Padme asked, going back to her desk and sitting down.
I just wanted to let you know that you will have two Jedi coming with you on your mission. Am not sure who they will be at the moment, but you will meet them at the Senate Buildings hanger bay. Master Windu blew out the candle that was in front of him.
Oh, ok. Will meet them there at the Senate Building. Padme repeated what the Jedi Master just told her.
Yes, I must go now. May the Force Be With You, Senator. Master Windu smiled at the young lady, before getting up from his meditation mat.
Thank you, Master Windu. May the Force Be With You too. Padme bowed her head in respect for the Jedi Master.
The Jedi Master bowed his head in return and then turned off the holo-com. Padme turned off her holo-com, and got back to work.
It was early evening, when Padme left her office and went into the kitchen. She started fixing dinner, when the door chime began buzzing. Padme left the kitchen, opened the door and saw her best friend and ex-handmaiden standing outside the door.
Sabe, you are here. Please come in and let me show you to your room. Padme hugged her friend.
Hey, Padme. It is great to see you too. Sure, that would be great. Sabe hugged Padme back. before letting her go. so she could follow her to the guest room.
Here is your room and if you need anything, just ask 3PO here. Dinner will be ready in ten minutes. Padme opened the guest room door and stepped aside to let Sabe into the bedroom.
Sabe nodded, then walked into the room and told Padme that the room was beautiful and that everything was great. Twenty minutes later, both friends sat at the dinner table, eating their dinner and making small talk. They were also catching up on things that was going on in their lives. Three hours later, both Padme and Sabe said goodnight to each other, went into their bedrooms and to their beds. Padme climbed into bed and fell sound asleep.
Two days later, Padme woke up early, so that way, she could get ready and head off to the Senate Building. She was to meet up with the two Jedi that will be going with her and Sabe to the Outer Rim Territories.
Senator Amidala, good morning. You do know, that the Senate is on break for the month. the security guard came up to the speeder, to see who was coming to the offices.
Yes, I know. We are on a break, but . . . Padme started to say, but was interrupted by two figures coming up behind the guard.
It is ok, officer. She is here to meet up with us. Obi-Wan stopped next to the speeder and he lowered his hood from his head.
Oh, hello, Master Kenobi, Padawan Skywalker. Sure. I have your ship ready. the guard turned and saw the two Jedi standing next to him. He watched Anakin lower his hood from his head.
Master Obi-Wan and Padawan Skywalker, this is a huge surprise. I do need to get one thing from my office, then we can board the ship. Padme smiled at the two Jedi and Anakin helped Padme from the speeder.
That will be fine. That is one reason we are here earlier than planned. Anakin looked over to Obi-Wan and gave him a dirty look.
Now, stop that Anakin. I know you hate getting up early, but this should not take too long. Padme led the small group up to her office.
Where is Dorme? Obi-Wan whispered to Padme, when he noticed that Sabe was with Padme and not Dorme.
She had to go home to Naboo. Her grandmother passed away a few days ago and I called Sabe to come with me. Padme opened her office door. She got a couple of things that was dropped by her office shortly before she left and did not have the time to look at them.
I see. Wasnt Sabe your decoy, when you were Queen of Naboo? Anakin looked over to Sabe, who was waiting in the waiting room of the Senators office.
Yes, she was. Ok, am ready now. Padme shut her desk drawer and she led the two men out of her office.
They all headed down to the landing platform, to where the ship was waiting for them. They all boarded the ship and headed for the Outer Rim Territories.