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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/28/00 2:46pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
Thank you very much for reading and for all of your compliments. I'm flattered! <QS blushes- redface.gif >

I'll post more tonight so stay tuned!

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Geneva,Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Silence. This is maddening. Her mind screamed for an occupation of any kind.

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jeditictac 
Registered: Oct '99
6581_Princess Leia
Date Posted: 4/28/00 8:22pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
uppers. i nearly missed the new post and don't want some poor unfortunate soul to be caused the pain of missing it... :-D

 

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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/28/00 8:44pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
Thanks, jeditictac!

 

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Sith Vegeta 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/29/00 12:12am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
Second page you guys!!!! For Shame!!! Can't wait for your next post Queen Sabe!!!

 

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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/29/00 12:45am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
As promised...

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Obi-Wan handled the small connecting tool well and he couldn’t help notice that Yané did the same. The two of them worked quietly to connect the circuits of the new hyperdrive to the receivers in the ship’s core. Yané tried her best not to smile. The situation presented a hundred opportunities for mischief. . .and she loved to make mischief. But how could she go about it without giving the ruse away? A brief burst of laughter escaped her.

"Are you okay," Obi-Wan asked sympathetically. He thought she was crying!
Perfect!

"I’m fine...this situation is stressful...for all of us," she said, speaking the truth.

"And your friends?"

"They are all very well...Sabé is quite well."

Obi-Wan had still been holding the small wire-connector. He dropped it. As he fell to his knees to search for the skinny rod-like instrument, which had fallen beneath the suspended hyperdrive, he responded in a strangled voice.

"Is she?"

"Oh yes. . .she was a little shaken up, as can be expected, but she spoke very highly of
your bravery."

"Did she?"

By now he had retrieved the tool. He stood, red creeping up his neck and spreading to his
cheeks. Yané nodded, pleased with his reaction.

"And the Queen?"

"Oh, she’s fine, too."

"Ah...we should really speed this up...Qui-Gon will be returning soon and we’ll be taking off."

"Of course," said Yané and she returned to her work, a satisfied smile on her face.

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As soon as the hyperdrive was installed, Yané returned to the throne room straight-away
but Obi-Wan took a more circuitous route. He had just passed the open door of the cockpit when he heard shouts and a blur with blond hair sailed past them.

"Take off! Qui-Gon’s in trouble," the blur shouted. Ric Olié was already lifting the ship off of the dusty surface. Alarmed, Obi-Wan entered and immediately spied the flashing lightsabers several meters away. Green...and red. He barely managed to speak.

"Fly low...over there...leave the ramp down..."

His heart thumped in his throat as he watched the dueling pair grow larger and then
disappear under the ship. As soon as they were out of sight, Obi-Wan ran down to the
ship’s entrance where he saw the "blur" who had passed him earlier. It was a young boy
who could only be Anakin Skywalker. Obi-Wan knelt down next to an exhausted Qui-Gon
and an excited little boy.

"Are you all right," the boy asked, concerned. Obi-Wan was also concerned with the fact that such a brief battle had so thoroughly exhausted his Master.

"What was it," he asked.

"I don’t know...but it was well-trained in the Jedi arts. My guess is that it was after the Queen."

"What are we going to do about it," the young man inquired.

"We should be patient. Anakin Skywalker, meet Obi-Wan Kenobi."

Obi-Wan took the small, dirty hand that was offered him and smiled. He seemed like a
nice enough kid, but there was something about him that disturbed Obi-Wan. Of course,
he didn’t let it interfere with their introduction.

"Hi! You’re a Jedi, too? Pleased to meet you!"

Anakin’s enthusiastic greeting couldn’t help but temporarily conquer Obi-Wan’s misgivings. The three of them stood and left the hold.

"We ought to inform the Queen of what has just occurred," said Qui-Gon. Obi-Wan
nodded his agreement and said quietly,

"There are a few things I need to speak with you about regarding her Highness."

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Sabé sat, anxiously awaiting the entry of the Jedi Master. She had heard traces of shouts
but had received no explanation from anyone. They entered and she spoke first.

"Welcome back, Master Jinn. I must thank you on behalf of my people for your help. We are fortunate to have you with us."

A little surprised at the relaxed tone of her address, he responded slowly.

"Thank you, your Highness, but we are not out of danger yet. Something has just occurred which complicates matters greatly."

"Please go on."

"I was attacked by a creature who was very well trained in the Jedi arts. I believe that he was after you, your Highness. It is possible that he was dispatched by the Trade
Federation--or someone working with them--to force you to return to Naboo to sign the
treaty legalizing their invasion."

Sabé was struck by the serious tone in his speech. She nodded absentmindedly before
speaking again.

"The Neimodians are cowards. I don’t believe that they would have the spines to send
such an assailant. This goes deeper than I had originally believed..."

Something in her manner of speaking alerted Obi-Wan. He looked at her intently, studying
her facial features. Sabé, painfully aware of his gaze, cleared her throat and addressed
Qui-Gon.

"There is obviously more than greed behind this, Master Jinn. I will be sure to inform
Chancellor Valorum and Senator Palpatine of this development."

"That may not be the most prudent course of action. I would suggest that you wait until
we have discussed this turn of events with the Jedi Council."

She took a deep breath, expelled it quickly.
"I see the sense in your suggestion. I will agree to it if you agree to inform me of the relevant points of your meeting with the Jedi Council as soon as it is concluded."

"Of course, your Highness. You have my word."

Sabé nodded and dismissed the court. The quiet ensued once again and she felt a slight jolt that informed her that the new hyperdrive core had carried the ship up to the speed of light. They would reach Coruscant soon.

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Finally she thought as she stood behind the closed door of the Marie Celeste. She was itching to get off of the ship and breath natural, unrecycled air. A hiss and the ramp lowered, admitting the harsh light of the city planet into the dim hold of the starship. As soon as the ramp was lowered, the Jedi disembarked and she followed. Much to her disappointment, the air of Coruscant was similarly stagnant and oppressive. The engines of the thousands of ships that crisscrossed above and below the landing platform heated the air to such a degree that she was boiling hot in the dark, heavy gown. Senator Palpatine greeted them and introduced Chancellor Valorum. Sabé only knew of the Chancellor what Amidala had told
her, for the Queen had spoken briefly with the him, chastising him for the lack of action in the Senate. That conversation had shamed the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic and, in an attempt to atone, he had sent the Jedi Ambassadors. Sabé heard his greetings and the senator’s as she was led to the shuttle that would take her to Palpatine’s apartments. From there, Amidala would take over as Queen. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the Jedi pause to speak to Valorum and tried to hear what he said, but only caught shreds of the conversation. ...speak to the council...situation much more complicated... She returned her attention to Palpatine.

"The Chancellor has called for a special session of the Galactic Senate to hear our plea."

Sabé only nodded her acknowledgment--she had grave doubts about the effectiveness of such a session...and of effectiveness of the Republic in general.

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Sith Vegeta 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/29/00 4:44pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
Oh very good Queen Sabe!!! Can't wait for more!!! Quick question though, I got the impresstion that Obi-Wan knew that Sabe was the posing as queen. Does he know now or was that just my a wishful thinking??

 

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Yané of Naboo 
Registered: Aug '99
6086_Yané
Date Posted: 4/29/00 5:05pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
Cool story QS , I especially like that last segment...because it featured Yané a bit more prominently (in most stories I read she is just mentioned as fetching the queen's gown or something) than I usually see.

Come on people, follow QS's lead and show a little respect for Yané!

 

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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/29/00 7:21pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
Sith Vegeta, all will reveal itself in due time. Thanks for still reading!

Yané of Naboo, I'm trying to give all the HMs a little more screen time, which is why I had Saché and Yané go to Coruscant, too. I'm glad you're reading, too.

More coming tonight!

 

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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/30/00 1:43am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
I'm sorry! I meant to post tonight, but I've got a costume project due on Monday and I've been working on that. I'll post as soon as I can.

 

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light_sabe_r 
Registered: Feb '00
24131_Obi-Wan
Date Posted: 4/30/00 2:19am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
Write on!

Obi's figuring it out!

Have any of you wondered why Qui-Gon doesn't in the movie? I mean, he spends all that time with her on Tatooine and when again he sees the Queen and her three handmaidens, Padme` isn't there.

Maybe the Jedi Masters aren't as wise as they'd have you believe...

Sorry, that's just my insane questioning on the meaning of life and all.

 

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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/30/00 12:04pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
Second page!!!! Yeah!!!! Let's celebrate...

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I'll post a long segment today!

 

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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 4/30/00 6:43pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
If I can, I'll post more tonight.

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Sabé stood at staring listlessly out of the large windows of the Queen’s quarters in Senator Palpatine’s apartments. Innumerable ships of various shapes, sizes, and colors glided past her. She felt so small. Even her home, a massive, beautiful planet, was small. Who on this smokey, overpopulated city-planet would recognize their desperate plea for help? How many residents of Coruscant actually knew of the Trade Federation’s blockade? These questions and others occupied her thoughts as the other handmaidens prepared Amidala for her meeting with Senator Palpatine. They were to discuss their strategy for the upcoming session of the Galactic Senate.

She squinted her eyes and moved a little closer to the clear transparisteel panes. The spires of the Jedi Temple were prominent on the horizon. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon would be
speaking there soon. Or were they meeting with the Council now? Sabé was eager to hear
more about the Queen’s attacker, for that knowledge would be a vital piece of information which might help shed light on the mystery of the Federation’s invasion. Why Naboo? Why invade? Their boycott was being maintained quite well from above the atmostphere in their massive control ships. Why. . . That seemed to be the eternal question.

“Sabé?”

A bit startled, she turned to face Amidala, who was in full costume.

“Yes, your Highness?”

“I am going to want you to accompany me when I go to the Senate. You ought to have
firsthand knowledge of all that goes on.”

“I will be ready.”

She nodded and walked out of the room, veda pearls swaying, layers of silken skirts
rustling. Alone, Sabé could return her attention to her analysis of their situation. No matter how many different ways she tried to look at it, there were always pieces that just didn’t fit. There is no logic in the Federation’s move here... The Jedi Master’s words echoed in her ears and she was sorry for her conduct towards him--he was a wise man and he deserved her respect. My feelings tell me they will destroy you... Even though these words had been meant for the Queen of Naboo and had been directed at Eirtaé as she played the decoy, she couldn’t help feeling that she was the “you.” A sense of impending doom, a sick feeling in her stomach... She was exhausted, physically and mentally, yet she moved slowly to the dressing room to don her senate costume. The
thought of the heavy black dress made her want to cry. She was tired of heavy black
dresses.

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As Obi-Wan stood before the illustrious Jedi Council, he couldn’t help but be in awe. If
ever he began to think himself above anyone, all he need do was return here. In the
presence of so many gifted, probing minds, he felt dwarfed. Qui-Gon completed his account of what had passed regarding the dark attacker and they were dismissed. Suddenly, as he walked toward the door, an overwhelming wave of exhaustion washed over him and he felt a poignant sense of sad frustration. He turned to see if his Master had felt it too, but Qui-Gon remained standing in the center of the room.

“More to say have you?”

“I have encountered a vergeance in the Force.”

“Centered around a...person,” asked Mace Windu skeptically.

Obi-Wan set his jaw and stared at his boots. This is not wise. His reservations about Anakin returned to him full force. He listened in disbelief as the Council reluctantly agreed to allow the boy to appear before them and tried his best to conceal his irritation as he strode out of the chamber, Qui-Gon close behind him.

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Amidala stormed into their quarters with a look of dismay on her face.

“This will all come to nothing,” she hissed, “I don’t have to be a Jedi to foresee
that.”

“What happened,” Sabé asked--the anger in her friends voice had roused her from her sleepy state-of-mind. Amidala reached up to remove the headdress and tangled her fingers in the beaded suspensas. Rabé helped her take off the Shiraya fan before gently setting it in
it’s proper place in one of several wardrobe containers that dotted the room. The Queen
began pacing and speaking at the same time.

“The Senator advised me to call for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum...”

“But the Chancellor’s been our strongest supporter,” Sabé argued.

“That’s what I said! Then he suggested we submit a plea to the courts...”

“The courts take even longer to decide things than the Senate!”

“Exactly,” said the Queen as she sat down on a bench set against the wall, her hands falling helplessly in her lap. She looked up at Sabé, her brown eyes watering. The rest of the handmaidens stood silently by, huddled together. She continued.

“He suggested that we accept Federation Control...”

“He didn’t...,” Sabé breathed, shocked beyond anything she could express. Senator Palpatine was from Naboo. He had been born there. How could he allow his home to be ravaged by those pallid, gray monsters?

“Of course, that’s impossible...,” Sabé said.

“I can’t do it. I won’t do it,” Amidala responded firmly, forcing the tears to recede. She stood and motioned to Rabé and Eirtaé.

“Please help me change. The costume I have in mind might take some time to put on.”

The two followed while Saché and Yané remained standing. Remembering herself, the
Queen returned.

“Saché will you please contact Bail Antilles and tell him that I wish to speak to him briefly after the Senate session.”

“Of course, your Highness,” she said and left. Amidala walked closer to Yané and said
quietly.

“Yané, please search the Republic databases and copy any information you find on
Senator Palpatine and on the Trade Federation. I would suggest that you begin your search by cross-referencing the two.”

The young woman nodded and sat down to begin her weighty task. Sabé pulled on the hood of her gown and began to search the open wardrobe containers for several of the
smaller components of the elaborate gown that Amidala had selected for her Senate
appearance. Several minutes later, Eirtaé, who had also donned her black Senate dress, came to collect the pieces and Rabé went to the small kitchenette at the other end of the room for a glass of water. A guards voice
interrupted the quiet bustle, announcing the arrival of Anakin Skywalker. Rabé pressed the
button on the com panel on the wall beside her.

“Let him in.”

The doors slid open, admitting the young man. Rabé walked over to him, her errand
momentarily forgotten.

“I’m sorry Ani, but Padmé is not here right now.”

Sabé sympathised with him as his animated features took on an air of disappointment.

“Who is it,” asked Amidala from within the dressing room.

“Anakin Skywalker, to see Padmé, your Highness,” answered Rabé.

Amidala emerged, her magnificent gown and headdress swaying with her movements.

“I’ve sent Padmé on an errand.”

“I’m on my way to the Jedi Temple...to begin my training, I hope. I may never see her
again and I just wanted to say good-bye.”

“We will tell her for you. We are sure her heart goes with you.”

With that, the Queen returned to the dressing chamber. Sabé would have been surprised at
the coolness of her Royal Highness had she not observed the smile playing on her friend’s lips as she turned away from Anakin. It quickly faded to dejection. Because Anakin was leaving or because of their situation, Sabé could not tell, but she decided to believe it was the former.

Moments later, Saché returned from her errand and informed Amidala that Bail would gladly
meet with her if she would only specify the location.

“Saché, please inform Senator Antilles that I will meet with him in h

 

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jeditictac 
Registered: Oct '99
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Date Posted: 4/30/00 8:17pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
ohhh. the suspense. :-) what shall happen? ~edge of seat~

 

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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 5/1/00 4:39am Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
It's late...or early? I've lost all sense of time...I'm tired...&lt;sigh&gt;

I'm finished with one project and I'm turning in a portfolio tomorrow, so I should be able to post tomorrow. I need to watch TPM to get some of the lines right.

Thanks for hanging on!

 

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Queen Sabé 
Registered: Dec '99
Date Posted: 5/2/00 6:56pm Subject: Re: Sabé for Queen! - "The Phantom Menace" now belongs to her!
I'm so sorry I haven't posted! I tried to post last night but I kept getting an error message. mad.gif

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Master and Padawan ventured out onto one of many balconies circling the towers of the
Jedi Temple. The sun was setting. As the silvery buildings darkened, their lights and the lights of the ships that sped to and fro were as close to stars as they would get.

"The boy will not pass the councils tests, Master," said Obi-Wan hotly,"he’s too old."

"Anakin will become a jedi, I promise you," responded Qui-Gon cooly. Obi-Wan sighed in
frustration but pursued his argument.

"Do not defy the council, Master, not again!"

“I shall do what I must, Obi-Wan.”

Again that calm resolve! Once more...

"If you would just follow the code, you would be on the council. They will not go a
long with you this time."

"You still have much to learn of the living Force, my young apprentice."

How could he convince Qui-Gon that his fears regarding Anakin were not to be dismissed? He saw that he couldn’t...at least not now.

"Obviously, we see so differently on this point that there can be no use in arguing it back and forth. Besides, there is something else that I would like to discuss with you."

Qui-Gon turned to face Obi-Wan, adopting a paternal aura that signaled his willingness to hear it.

"There is something about the Queen. Have you noticed how her personality seems to change. When we first met her, she was willing to listen to us, however, on the ship, her
attitude was much more...independent."

The older Jedi sighed and a half-smile interrupted his stern features.

"It is my belief that the women of Naboo are an especially independent breed. The
young handmaiden who insisted on coming to Mos Espa with me and the young woman whom we met on board the Federation vessel have convinced me of its being so."

Obi-Wan laughed a little--he was inclined to agree. But his question was not answered...

"Master, do you think either of us has actually met the Queen? Is it possible that she is in hiding somewhere and her security forces have engineered a ruse to protect her?"

"I believe we would have noticed a more obvious schism in her conduct if that were so."

"I still think that something is out of place."

"Don’t let this question of yours distract you Obi-Wan. Remember that the Sith I
encountered on Tatooine is still at large. We must be ready for him if he returns."

"Of course, Master."

Though Obi-Wan conceded verbally, his mind still lingered on the subject. Time to act...

"Master?"

"Yes, Obi-Wan?"

"I must return to Senator Palpatine’s residence for a moment--there is someone with
whom I must speak."

"Of course, Obi-Wan, but hurry back. The Council will be ready for us shortly."

Obi-Wan nodded and left to seek out a transport.

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Sabé followed Amidala, the Senator and Captain Panaka into their designated Senate box. Her eyes were continually trained on Palpatine. Beneath his slick manner, there was something else. A quick glance at Eirtaé confirmed that she was watching him just as
carefully as herself. They were seated with the exception of Senator Palpatine, who took
his place at the podium at the head of the box. Chancellor Valorum’s voice resounded
throughout the rounded chamber.

"The chair recognizes the Senator from the sovereign system of Naboo."

A small jerk as the box detached and they descended until they were hovering before
Valorum’s perch in the middle of the Senate hall. Palpatine began his polished speech.

"Supreme Chancellor, delegates of the Senate, a tragedy has occurred which started right
here with the taxation of trade routes and has now engulfed our entire planet in the
oppression of the Trade Federation."

He sounded sincere enough, but feigning sincerity was a common talent for many a
representative. The Trade Federation senator was quick to respond.

"This is outrageous! I object to the senator’s statements!"

"The chair does not recognize the senator from the Trade Federation at this time," Valorum replied calmly. Palpatine took the chance to continue.

"To state our allegations, I present Queen Amidala, recently elected ruler of the Naboo,
who speaks on our behalf."

As Amidala stood and began her address, Palpatine stepped back and seated himself next to Eirtaé. Sabé thought she could see her friend edge herself away ever so slightly. The grating voice of the Neimodian senator brought her attention back to the Queen--he had cut her off only moments after she had begun. From her vantage point, Sabé could see the expression on her Highness’s face: extreme irritation masked by a detached frown. She listened with dismay as the Trade Federation senator requested that a commission be sent to Naboo to verify Amidala’s claims. She took a moment to look at Palpatine. An imperceptible nod and the Malastarian pod burst forth.

"The congress of Malastare concurs with the honorable delegate from the Trade Federation. A commission must be appointed!"

Valorum attempted a rebuke, but his aides commanded his attention. As he leaned down
to hear them, the Senator arose and stood behind Amidala, speaking quietly into her ear. Sabé and Eirtaé both leaned forward a little to try to hear him. This ridiculous hood! The thick padding interfered with her hearing! She could barely discern his statements.

"Enter the beaurocrats...the true rulers of the Republic...and on the payroll of the Trade Federation, I might add. This is where Chancellor Valorum’s strength will disappear."

He turned from Amidala, allowing the handmaidens to silently observe the self-satisfied expression on his face. He believed he had successfully introduced a seed of doubt into the Queen’s head. The Chancellor was now ready to continue; however, the defeated look on his face did not bode well for Naboo’s chances of official assisstance.

"The point is conceded. Will you defer your motion to allow a commission explore the
validity of your accusations?"

"I will not defer! I’ve come before you to resolve this attack on our soveriegnity now! I was not elected to watch my people suffer and die while you discuss this invasion in a
committe!"

Sabé could feel the Queen’s frustration. She could only hope that she wouldn’t do
something rash. The severity in Amidala’s next statement chilled her to the bone.

"If this body is not capapble of action, I suggest new leadership is needed..."

No! thought Sabé. She looked at Palpatine again. His face was a mixture of
anticipation and that same self-satisfaction that she had observed earlier.

"I move for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum’s leadership."

The Senate was in turmoil! A general outcry led to the endless chants that called for an
immediate vote. Valorum sank slowly into his seat, stunned--he was finished. Once again,
Palpatine was at the Queen’s side.

"Now they will elect a new Chancellor, a strong Chancellor...one who will not let our
tragedy continue."

Sabé leaned back in her seat with a heavy sigh. She looked over at Eirtaé. The shadows
created by the hood couldn’t hide the shining trails that tears had left on the young woman’s face. Captain Panaka, seated beside Sabé, placed a hand on her shoulder--or where he guessed it was under the padded hood--in an effort to offer her some degree of comfort. The stoney look on his face told her that they shared the same disappointment in the proceedings that they had just witnessed.

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Moments later, as they were exiting the Senate rotunda, Amidala informed Palpatine of
her meeting with Bail Antilles.

"He and I shall discuss the fine points of an educational excha

 

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