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Queen Sabé Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/12/00 1:37am Subject: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her! - Date Edited: 1/19/05 8:50am (1 edits total) Edited By: Herman Snerd
	This is not my first fan fiction piece, however, it is the first I have posted at the JC. I've altered the dialogue a lot so I hope it will be somewhat different from anything else that you've read. I welcome and encourage comments, critiques, etc. ******************************************** The sleek Naboo cruiser sped towards the Trade Federation vessel. It alighted within the docking bay with the grace of a bird. A small hooded figure stood up to leave the cockpit. “I will return to Naboo aboard the Jedi vessel. Return to the hangar,” the mysterious passenger told the pilot, “...and stay alert.” Ric Olié nodded, catching the underlying warning. The Neimoidians were not to be trusted. Every citizen of Naboo was fully aware of the treacherous and self-serving nature of the Trade Federation. Olié thought to himself I will be ready for anything those vipers want to try. “Be careful, m’lady,” he added as the figure left the cockpit to disembark. He noticed a slight nod and turned back to the control panel. ****************************************** As the ramp lowered, Sabé could see the Viceroy waiting to greet her. Disgusting creatures she thought to herself. Nute Gunray approached her. “We are honored that the Queen would send one of her own handmaidens to observe the negotiations,” he said as they left the docking bay. She instantly detected the dishonesty beneath his smooth words. He no doubt regarded her as a simple servant, a droid of flesh and bone. Why had he bothered coming to meet her himself? She would have preferred a droid. Nevertheless, she must be diplomatic. “Thank you for having me, Viceroy.” “Does her highness believe the negotiations will be a success?” The smug tone of his voice was irritating. Her diplomatic composure slipped for a moment. “Her highness believes that a settlement will be reached that will satisfy both parties,” Sabé said with such firmness that the Viceroy knew further conversation was pointless. They continued to move through the cold, metal corridors in silence until they reached a large doorway. Nute Gunray pressed a button on the panel by the doorway and it slid open with a hiss. Sabé stepped into the spacious conference room and turned to face the Viceroy. “You will inform me when the Jedi ambassadors arrive, she said, her statement more of an order than a request. “Of course, madam,” he replied and turned to leave. The doors slid shut behind him. Alone in the room, Sabé walked to the window on the opposite side and gazed out of the window at the beautiful blue-green planet swirling below. The sight of her home renewed her fierce hopes for the success of the negotiations. We must reach a settlement. My people have suffered long enough. Sabé recalled her conversation with Queen Amidala that morning: “Sabé, I need you to observe the negotiations with the Trade Federation. I know the Jedi will represent us as best they can, but they cannot possible know as we do just how much suffering our people have been forced to endure. If necessary, advise them as to what you think an appropriate settlement would be. I know...” “...but Ami, I cannot possibly advise Jedi. I have not been properly...” “...trained? As I was saying, I know you are wise and will act with discretion. I have every confidence in you, my friend.” Sabé’s hand went to the amulet that hung around her neck. The Queen had given it to her that morning before her departure. She hadn’t wanted to accept it for she knew of its importance: Amidala’s parents had made it for her when she was very young. The small amulet hung like a dead weight around her neck, reminding her of her purpose here. She was essentially representing every living creature on the lush planet below. She must not allow the Jedi to detect her uncertainty. With the Viceroy, it had been easy - she did not like him anyway, but the Jedi...that would prove difficult, Sabé was sure. She turned her attention again to the scenery outside of the window. Among the stars, she could see a small ship moving toward the Federation vessel...the Jedi would soon be here. ****************************************** The doors once again hissed open. Two men in drab brown cloaks stepped in. Sabé silently observed their reflection in the transparisteel window. Nute Gunray did not inform me of their arrival she noted. She was not the least bit surprised. The shiny glare of a silver protocol droid was reflected in the window and she heard its computerized voice. I suppose the Viceroy is through greeting his visitors personally for today. Or perhaps he knows the Chancellor sent Jedi Ambassadors and his insides are shaking with fear. The idea gave her a small measure of satisfaction. The two Jedi had been conversing quietly as they moved across the room. Upon seeing her, the taller man, who had removed his hood, spoke to the small figure lost in thought. “Have you come to observe the negotiations?” Sabé, startled at first, quickly regained her composure and replied, in the most dignified tone she could muster, “I am Sabé. Her royal highness Queen Amidala of the Naboo has sent me to observe your actions as representatives of our planet...and to guide them should the need arise.” Momentarily taken aback by the boldness of the delicate-looking creature in front of him, he responded simply, “I see.” After a brief pause, he proceeded to introduce himself and his companion. She heard their introduction in fragments:...Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn...my padawan,er...apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The last line snapped her to attention. “I know what a ‘padawan’ is,” she said sharply. Does he think I’m stupid? The Queen’s loyal flunky? Arrogant Jedi! Neither Qui-Gon nor Obi-Wan said a word. They looked at each other, both of them fully aware of what she was thinking. Deciding to leave the matter alone, the pair began discussing their negotiation strategy. “How do you think this Viceroy will deal with the Chancellor’s demands?” “I sense a great deal of fear over something as trivial as this trade dispute.” “The Neimodians are cowards! The negotiations will be short,” Sabé cut in sharply, before she even knew she had spoken. Bite your tongue! she scolded herself fiercely. The Jedi are not your enemy even if this is just a trivial matter to them. Neither man said a word. She feels very strongly about this situation, Master. Of course, Obi-Wan - her world as she knows it is in danger of being destroyed. Have patience with her, Padawan. Obi-Wan nodded and looked over at Sabé. She was still staring out the window at the planet below. His heart went out to her as he sensed her sadness and frustration. ******************************************** Go Sabé!!!! [This message has been edited by Queen Sabé (edited 04-12-2000).]
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Queen Sabé Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/12/00 1:47am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	Please forgive the screwy formatting - I will do better with the next installment!
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jeditictac Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 4/12/00 6:55pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	well, i don't know....i guess i'll forgive the screwy format on the basis that you not leave me/us hanging for to long for the next part of the story. ;-) i love the story so far, queen sabe, and i can't wait for the next installment. :-D
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Amidolee Registered: Jan '00	Date Posted: 4/12/00 7:36pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	Yay! Another fic on the cool.gif est girl in StarWars!!! -----signature----- Mar. 1 - One Prick to Bleed: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/20423905/p1 "You're like a walking encyclopedia of weirdness." Dean to Sam in Roadkill.
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Queen Sabé Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/13/00 1:47am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	The Next Installment: ******************************************** “This game of yours has failed, Lord Sidious. The blockade is at an end. We dare not go against the Jedi,” said Daultay Dofine to the flickering image before him. “Viceroy, I do not want to see this stunted slime in my sight again,” the image responded. Dofine slunk away and Sidious continued. “This turn of events is unfortunate. We must accelerate our plans. Begin landing your troops.” Nute Gunray hazarded a brief glance at Rune Haako before making his reply. “My Lord...Is that legal?” “I will make it legal.” “And the Jedi?” “The Chancellor should never have brought them into this. Kill them immediately. “Ah, yes my Lord, but, ah, my Lord...,” said the Viceroy. “What is it?” “Queen Amidala has sent one of her handmaidens to observe the negotiations.” A look of dismay escaped his stone cold composure and was immediately snatched away as soon as it had show itself. “Inform the Queen that her handmaiden was dismissed and returned to the planet as soon as she arrived.” “And when she doesn’t return to the planet?” “The Queen will have other things on her mind.” “Yes, my Lord.” With that, the image flickered into nothing. Gunray nodded to the expectant bridge commander. *********************************************************** “Is it in their nature to make us wait this long,” asked Obi-Wan. Before Qui-Gon could respond, a loud explosion echoed throughout the ship. The Jedi stood up and quickly ignited their lightsabers. Sabé was instantly at their side, her heart beating wildly in her chest. “What could have caused such an explosion?” “I imagine it was our ship,” Qui-Gon replied. Sabé felt sick to her stomach. She gasped as a greenish-yellow gas began seeping through the air vents. “Take a deep breath,” ordered Obi-Wan. As soon as she did so, he wrapped his arm around her and pinched her nose shut and covered her mouth. Too shocked to resist, Sabé tried her best to relax. Her lungs began to scream for air and her head ached. She could hear the doors hiss open and the mechanical chattering of battle droids outside the door. “Don’t breathe yet,” Obi-Wan whispered to her as he released his hold. Every fiber of her body begged for air, but she resisted. She heard the ignition their lightsabers, but the blades blurred together in a hazy mix of blue and green. Then, in a flash of orange plasma bolts and swift blue-green arcs of light, the battle droids lay strewn about the corridor in pieces. Sabé stumbled into the brightly-lit passage and sucked in the filtered air. Just as her vision began to clear, a strong hand grabbed her own and raced her down the corridor. They stopped outside of the entrance to the bridge. As Qui-Gon began to cut through the heavy metal door, more battle droids arrived and in greater force. She withdrew a small pistol from within the folds of her cape and began to fire, finishing off the droids whose plasma bolts were not returned to them via Obi-Wan’s lightsaber. The Neimoidians could be heard scrambling frantically about the bridge. “Where are those droidekas,” screamed an enraged and terrified Nute Gunray. “They’re sending destroyers,” she warned. Just as Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon exchanged a look of dismay, the said destroyers could be seen rolling around the corner of the passage before them. In seconds, they were only meters away, firing plasma bolts with more intensity than the battle droids...and they had shields. “This is pointless,” Sabé yelled, “we have to get out of here!” The Jedi nodded in agreement and the trio once again took off down the hallway. *********************************************************** Moments later, they dropped out of a ventilation shaft behind a tall stack of cargo containers. They were obviously in another docking bay. Dozens of massive troop transports were being loaded with inert battle droids and armored tanks. “It’s an invasion army,” Obi-Wan breathed. Sabé closed her eyes to suppress her tears as her heart filled with dread. This cannot be happening. Qui-Gon’s words interrupted her thoughts. “We must reach the capital in order to warn the Naboo and contact Chancellor Valorum. We will split up and travel to planet’s surface aboard the troop transports. Sabé, you come with me, Obi-Wan...” “I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself. Besides, it’s better to have three chances of reaching Theed than two.” Reluctantly, Qui-Gon allowed her to “take care of herself” and each of them quietly stowed aboard one of the massive war machines. *********************************************************** Qui-Gon turned as he saw Obi-Wan crashing through the forest, two battle droids zipping through the air behind him, firing shot after shot of orange fire. Just as Qui-Gon was about to ignite his lightsaber, two green plasma bolts shot out of the foliage beside the trunk of a gigantic tree, disabling the droids. As the metal chunks crashed to the forest floor, Sabé emerged - her dark green cloak had hidden her from the droids and the Jedi. Momentarily speechless, Obi-Wan quickly found himself and uttered a quiet “thank-you”. She nodded and turned her attention to the creature standing before Qui-Gon. He was a strange looking thing, but she believed she knew what he was. “You’re a Gungan aren’t you,” she inquired. He nodded, his big ears flapping. “Mesa Jar Jar Binks.” Sabé smiled in spite of herself. “Can you help us, Jar Jar? We must reach the Naboo capital, to warn them.” “De fastes’ way is underwater, tru da core. I will take you to my city, where I grew up,” he said, and then added proudly, “It is a hidden city!” “Underwater,” Sabé said, with more fear in her voice than she would have liked to reveal. Her companions exchanged a look that she could see out of the corner of her eye and her face reddened a little. She preferred solid ground to the dark,fearsome depths of the oceans of Naboo. Suddenly, Jar Jar spoke up again, “Wait, on second tawt...mesa no tinkin’ dis a good idea. De bosses will do tewible tings to be if I be returnin’. Tewwwwwwible tings!” Qui-Gon interrupted at this point. “Do you hear that noise?” The Gungan lifted his huge ears and nodded. Qui-Gon continued, “That is the sound of a hundred terrible things headed this way.” “If they catch us, they will crush us, grind us into tiny pieces, and blast us into oblivion,” Obi-Wan added with a playful tone in his voice. Sabé spoke again. “Jar Jar, we need your help. Will you please take us to your city? We must warn your people as well.” “Yousa point is well-seen.” He gestured to the trio, indicating that they should follow him. He led them to the edge of a dark lake and leaped into its waters with a flourish. The Jedi followed with Sabé close behind. As she pulled the aqua-breather out of a pocket within her cape, she silently thanked Captain Panaka for his overprotective nature. Although she had not anticipated that the negotiations would go smoothly, she had never expected to find herself stranded in the wilderness with two Jedi and a decidedly odd Gungan. Her musings were interrupted as the cool water rushed around her as she began descending into the dark lake. ************************************************************* Their greeting had been anything but friendly. Another Gungan astride a tall animal of some kind had immediately recognized Jar Jar and had scolded him fiercely before leading them to the chamber in which Boss Nass, the Gungan leader, would see them. Although Sabé had only recently seen a Gungan up close, she knew enough about them to know that they did not like the Naboo. Centuries of misunderstandings had led to animosity between the two very different civilizations. She pulle
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Queen Sabé Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/13/00 2:13am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	This forum is being mean to me! Maybe it doesn't like my story. I'll have to try again on the formatting next time. I'm tired!
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light_sabe_r Registered: Feb '00	Date Posted: 4/13/00 6:42am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	COOL! -----signature----- @LIGHTSABE*R(:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I am an Oldbie but I am not old... I want Boga! (And Obi too!)
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Queen Sabé Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/14/00 11:46pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	Aaaaaggggghhhhh!!!!! I've got so much work to do! I've got to get my handmaiden website back up and I've got a costuming project to do and my drawing portfolio is due in two weeks. I'll work on the story as much as possible! I'm sorry to keep you all waiting.
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TheLastApocalypse Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/15/00 9:10am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	This is awesome! I've always wanted to see the TPM timeline interrupted by a handmaiden who couldn't sit still! I was going to do it myself, but now I don't need to! Thank you! Oh yea, and post more, willya? -----signature----- <witty quote>
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Queen Sabé Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/15/00 11:24pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	Thank you The Last Apocalypse! I appreciate your compliments! Here's some more! ******************************************** “Continue, Captain.” Captain Panaka turned and shot a disapproving look at the two Jedi standing side by side. Qui-Gon took the signal and spoke. “Your Highness, with your permission we’re heading for a remote planet called Tatooine. It’s in a system far beyond the reach of the Trade Federation.” “I do not agree with the Jedi on this, ”said Captain Panaka, making to attempt to hide his feelings. “You must trust my judgement, your Highness.” Sabé briefly raised her eyebrows in a look of skepticism.Must I?She quickly softened her expression--no need to give herself away so soon.The court was quiet,awaiting her decision.She knew they must land to make repairs and,despite the reservations she shared with Panaka,she agreed with the older Jedi for once.So did Amidala, for she signaled her approval from her place beside R2-D2. “We will land on Tatooine with the understanding that the parts necessary for repairs will be procured as quickly as possible.We must reach Coruscant quickly--every minute we spend here,our people are suffering,”said Sabé decisively.With that,the court dissolved as Captain Panaka went to sulk,Padmé went to clean the astromech droid,and the Jedi disappeared.As soon as she and the handmaidens were alone,Sabé released a sigh of relief.For a moment,she could allow her fatigue to show. ****************************************** As the ship approached Tatooine,Padmé entered the throne room that now held only her five handmaidens.She approached Sabé and said, “Sabé,I am going to accompany Qui-Gon when he goes to look for the hyperdrive--I want to know what’s going on.” Her anger appeared to have left her--she spoke with calmness;however,Sabé could not speak with such reserve. “Why must you put yourself in more danger than you are already in?Our people need you to reach Coruscant in one piece,”she argued vehemently. “You know I can take care of myself.Besides, I will be with Qui-Gon.I’ll be fine.” Sabé stood and descended the throne. “Allow me to go instead,your Highness. . . I’ll take a communicator and inform you of everything that goes on. . .it will be safer that way!” “You’ve already come close to giving your life for our planet today.You have served me faithfully,Sabé, but you have been my eyes for too long.I think it’s time I see things for myself.Besides, I think one near-death experience a day is enough, don’t you?” Padmé smiled at her friend and,before Sabé could raise any further objection,she left.Quickly,Sabé ordered Rabé and Yané to help the Queen find the right clothes--if she was going to venture into dangerous spaceport, she must blend in as much as possible. “She will be all right.I’m sure of it,” Eirtaé offered once they were alone. Saché concurred.Sabé nodded,yet,despite their words,she could not stop the knot of worry that was forming in her stomach.Taking a deep breath,all she could do was try to remain calm and fulfill her role as false sovereign successfully.That was the best way she could serve her Queen right now. ******************************************** The landing party had been gone for only a few hours when a transmission was received from Naboo.Captain Panaka and Obi-Wan entered the throne room where the message would be viewed,along with various pilots and security officers.Sabé had returned to her seat at the end of the room,flanked by the four remaining handmaidens.She nodded and Panaka activated the holoviewer.Governor Sio Bibble’s kindly face appeared before them,creased with lines of worry.His voice was filled with desperation as he informed them of the worsening conditions on Naboo.He asked. . .no,begged. . .for the Queen to contact him.Yet,despite his obvious anxiety,Sabé felt that something was forced in his manner--he was being ordered to communicate this message,she was sure, probably under the threat of death.Then,an idea occurred to her. “Captain, play the message again, please.” “Of course, your Highness.” As he did so,she focused on Bibble’s hands - just as she had suspected,he was using the Naboo hand signals,an older technique of covert communication.Captain Panaka still taught them as a standard part of security training, just to be thorough,and every state official knew the signals,as well.She read them and discerned the message Do not respond repeated again and again with flashing fingers.The message ended and Sabé prepared to speak when Obi-Wan interrupted, “Captain,send no transmissions of any kind.This message is no doubt a trap designed to force us to reveal our location.” Arrogant fool!How dare he presume that we would all be so stupid as to be blind to such an obvious scheme.Infuriated, she called out to him as he neared the door, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,may I remind you that this is my ship and you are currently under my service!While I appreciate your efforts in our struggle to preserve our planet,I do not need you to do my thinking for me. I was going to say that I believed the message was a indeed a trap before I was so rudely interrupted.In the future, you will contain your comments unless I ask for them.Is that perfectly understood?” Red with anger and embarassment,he responded curtly, “Yes, your Highness,” almost choking on the last word. He turned to leave, but Sabé could not have that. “You will leave when I dismiss you!” He narrowed his eyes at her and she returned his glare full force.He returned to his place beside Captain Panaka,who was a little surprised by Sabé’s reaction.Never before had he seen her reprimand someone so severely. Why make such an effort to put the young Jedi in his place? “Captain, I would like you to ensure that no transmissions are sent from this ship unless I approve them beforehand.All incoming messages should be relayed to my quarters, where I will review them and,if necessary, reconvene the court to evaluate them.” “Yes, your Highness.” “Also Captain, please inform the crew that the ship should be ready to receive the new hyperdrive and take off as soon as possible.” “Of course.” “You are all dismissed.” Once again,the room emptied, Obi-Wan being the first to go as he stormed out angrily. When the last person had left,Sabé stood and stepped down from the throne.Rabé, Eirtaé, Saché,and Yané followed her wordlessly as she walked through the corridors of the Marie Celeste to the Queen’s quarters. As soon as they were all inside and the doors had shut behind them,she began to rant. “Of all the arrogant,terrible things to do. . .that boy thinks he can order me around.I suppose that because I don’t carry a lightsaber and fling things across the room with a wave of my hand I am just not capable of holding a complex thought in my head. Stupid. . .stupid Jedi!” The small figure in the elaborate black gown and feathered headdress pacing across the room like a caged animal was an odd sight. “I’m sure he had no intention of undermining your authority,” Rabé said. “He was only trying to help.He just went about it the wrong way,” added Eirtaé. “Perhaps he thought you would appreciate his intervention.He probably assumed you were under a lot of pressure and wouldn’t want to think about it,” said Yané. Sabé couldn’t believe her ears.They were siding with him! “No intention of undermining my authority!Just trying to help!How can you say such things?He was obviously on one of those power trips that I am positive all Jedi are prone to have.He is even worse than his master!” “And exactly how many Jedi have you met,” Yané asked. “Well, only two, but that isn’t the point! The point is that . . .” “The point of this entire situation is that you just don’t like him.And because of this,you try to disagree with him w
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jeditictac Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 4/18/00 1:22pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	woohoo a new post! i'd liek to add that this story just gets better and better and i love how all the handmaidens are included. can't wait for the next part of the story :-D
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Queen Sabé Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/18/00 4:41pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	jeditictac, thank you for your comments! I didn't want to add another segment until I was sure people were reading. Here goes... ******************************************** A few hours later,Sabé walked slowly within the confines of the royal starship, still dressed as the Queen. Her foot still ached,so she strode with a slight limp. She was lost in thought, so she did not see who was in the observation lounge as she wandered in--Obi-Wan stood gazing out of window. A sandstorm raged outside,obscuring any view of the planet, not that there was much to see. The storm itself,however,was fascinating to one who had never left her lush green planet. Qui-Gon had informed them that he and his party--Padmé, R2, and Jar Jar--had found shelter in the home of a kindly slave boy and his mother. This incident had only reinforced Sabé’s desire that she should have been the one to go,leaving the real Queen safe aboard the Marie Celeste. But that could not be helped. As she craned her neck to get a better look at the swirling columns of sand, she noticed Obi-Wan. Her face burned as she recalled her scathing reprimand. She knew she owed him an apology. I hate apologies she thought to herself. “I don’t like them either.” This was one instance in which Sabé could not hide her surprise. “How did you. . .” “I’ve noticed that most of the time,you and your handmaidens hide your thoughts well--you have been thoroughly trained--but just now,you let your guard down.” Noting the mixture of incredulity and annoyance on her face,he added, “Of course,I didn’t do it intentionally--sometimes thoughts just flow naturally from one person to another, Jedi or not.” She nodded. There wouldn’t be a better opportunity. . . “I’m sorry for the way I spoke to you earlier. It was uncalled for. This is a tense situation for everyone and I was wrong to alienate you. I realize you were only trying to help.” “I will accept your apology if you will accept mine. It was insensitive of me to take control away from you--it is your ship and I am under your service. Forgive me.” “Of course,” she said quietly. She turned her attention back to the storm outside, but only for a moment, for Obi-Wan spoke again. “I noticed that you were favoring your left foot--are you hurt?” “It’s nothing to be concerned about. I. . .stubbed my toe on a chair.” He nodded and looked back outside, accepting her excuse. She couldn’t very well tell him that she had give a wardrobe container a swift kick, wishing it was him. To avoid any further conversation that might give her away, she left and returned to the Queen’s quarters. ******************************************** After Sabé had left,Obi-Wan remained standing before the thick window thinking, as he often did. When he had first met the Queen--when he had aided in her escape--she had seemed ready to listen. She had even referred to one of her handmaidens before making the decision to leave Naboo. Now,every time he had been in her presence aboard the ship,she had seemed much more decisive;however,she had made an unusual show of commending the astromech droid and ordering one of the handmaidens--the same one who had gone to Mos Espa with Qui-Gon--to clean it up. That had been another instance in which a crucial decision had had to be made:to land on Tatooine for repairs or seek another place of refuge. When the Queen had ordered that no transmissions be sent, that was a fairly obvious decision. Her explosive response to the slightest threat to her authority also made him suspect that she believed that it was not concrete--she had felt the need to affirm it before the court and perhaps to herself. Although Qui-Gon had not observed this last event, Obi-Wan was sure he must have noticed something unusual in the young woman’s changing attitude. He would ask his Master during his next transmission. Until then, he could only wonder.
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light_sabe_r Registered: Feb '00	Date Posted: 4/18/00 7:02pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	Yeah! new posts! More... Please? -----signature----- @LIGHTSABE*R(:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I am an Oldbie but I am not old... I want Boga! (And Obi too!)
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jeditictac Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 4/18/00 7:22pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	<I didn't want to add another segment until I was sure people were reading. > people are reading. :-) maybe they just don't post stuff everytime you post...so basically i'm saying. postpostpost ;-D
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TheLastApocalypse Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/18/00 9:06pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	Pretty please with sugar on top and ice cream in the middle? POOOOOSSSSSTTTTT! -----signature----- <witty quote>
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Queen Sabé Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/19/00 2:46am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
	Here we go! Hope you like it. ******************************************** The five handmaidens sat in silence in their spacious quarters,each young woman lost in thought. A loud beep snapped them out of their reveries--another transmission? Sabé stood and pressed the button on the companel on the wall. “Sabé?” The remaining four jumped up and crowded around the small speaker. “Padmé, is that you? Are you okay? Have you got the new hyperdrive?” Amidala laughed a little at the barrage of questions. “Yes,it’s me,I’m fine and no,unfortunately the dealers here won’t accept Republic credits.” “Are you serious?! How are we going to get out of here if we can’t get the parts?!” “Well, this boy. . .Qui-Gon has a plan. . .” “What sort of plan,” asked Sabé with skepticism as the handmaidens listened intently. “The boy who offered us shelter from the sandstorm has offered to enter a podrace and give us the winnings to buy the parts we need.” The young women exchanged confused looks. “What is a podrace?” “I can’t really explain it, but it’s dangerous--this boy is brave enough to risk his life to help us.” Sabé smiled. Her Royal Highness Queen Amidala of the Naboo sounded very much like she might be forming an attachment. “Does this boy have a name?” “His name is Anakin and he’s ten years old. . .Sabé, are you laughing!?” “Certainly not! Our fate lies in this young ten-year-old’s hands. This is a grave situation indeed,” she responded with mock seriousness. A quick glance at her companions revealed their mutual amusement: every one of them was trying to suppress laughter. She forced herself to be serious again. “Do you think this will work?” “I really have no idea. Qui-Gon thinks it will but I’m worried. These Jedi can be far to reckless. They think they know everything.” Finally thought Sabé. At least someone agrees with me. “Trust me, I understand,” she said. The transmission. . .should she tell her? No. There was no need to add to her worries at this point. “Has anything else been going on that I should know about?” “Sabé doesn’t like Jedi, either,” interjected Yané. “Huh?” Sabé waved Yané away from the panel. “Umm, nothing--she’s just being silly. Contact us again if anything else important comes up.” “I will. . .and Sabé?” “Yes?” “Please take care of yourself. Rest if you need to. I know all to well how tiring a job being a Queen can be.” “Thank you.” Static now filled the air. Sabé sighed and lifted her finger, cutting off the noise of the empty transmission line. Silence ensued again and the handmaidens drifted back to their books, holovids, and quiet musings. Despite her mild joking,Sabé was worried about the fact that their fate lay in the hands of a ten-year-old boy. But who was she to discriminate based upon age? She was 15, Amidala had governed the city of Theed at 12 and had become Queen of Naboo only two years later. Young people could do great things. But she couldn’t help worrying. Her hand drifted to the amulet around her neck again and she could see Naboo in her head, peaceful and green and wonderful. She leaned against the wall,holding the image in her head for as long as she could. ******************************************** After a quiet dinner, the handmaidens helped Sabé change out of the black gown. The headdress was the first to go and then her hair,knotted into a tight bun was released, allowed around her shoulders and down to her waist. As the make-up mask was removed,Sabé was suddenly able to realize how tired she was. She gratefully sank down onto the soft padding of her bunk, to the left of the Queen’s massive bed. Eirtaé came over and hugged her. “Goodnight, Sabé. I’m just glad it wasn’t me up there today,” she said with a smile. “It probably should have been. I feel so stupid for exploding like that.” Eirtaé hid a smile and walked to her own bunk across their quarters. “I don’t think Ami is the only one with a bit of a crush forming,” said Yané playfully, sidling over to Sabé’s side of the room. “What!? You are not serious. . .” “Oh, but I am Why go to such lengths to put the young Jedi in his place one might ask oneself? Perhaps to hide the feelings that one is beginning to harbor for a certain Padawan learner.” “If you think that this one is me, you’re quite mistaken.” “Am I,” said Yané in a teasing tone-of-voice. “Is she,” echoed Saché as she sailed past Sabé’s bunk to her own. “You are. I highly suggest you return to your bunk,out of my pillow-throwing range,” said Sabé firmly as she punched down her pillow and burrowed under the covers and punched the light switch on the wall beside her bed. “Now, I suggest we all go to sleep--it’s been a long day. Good night.” “Hmm. . .changing the subject I see? I think Yané might be right,” said Rabé her voice resounding in the darkness. “Are all four of you always going to gang up on me?” “If we can help it,” Eirtaé responded. “I’m going to sleep.” “I know who you’re going to dream about!” “Shut up, Yané!” Four of the handmaidens started laughing. In spite of herself,Sabé couldn’t help but join them. “Okay seriously. . .we need to get some sleep.” “Perfectly understandable, Sabé--you need as much time to dream as possible. Let’s be quiet now, girls,” said Saché. “I give up.” The five young women exchanged their “goodnights” with hints of laughter lingering in their voices.
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