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AP4EVER Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 8/13/06 8:12am Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Author's Replies (8/10)
	The world had turned to red. The fury within had clenched her heart, setting it ablaze while her anger threatened to consume her very being. Padmé stormed out of the courtroom amidst the sound of cheers and hisses. The verdict was in. Not guilty. AS expected, the Nute as slipped away from justice. Thanks to We-All-Know-Who. “More like an agreement to hand over our sovereignty,” she said bitterly. “Still, had you signed it, you could have resolved the situation peacefully instead of causing the deaths of thousands on both sides.” BS! Not only would they've lost their planet, others would sure follow and countless more would suffer. Hardly a 'peaceful' alternative. “You were hardly in the position to lead an offensive,” the attorney barked in response. “Your actions were unwarranted and worst of all, they were irresponsible.” According to whom, your clients? How convienient of you to ignore that little fact. “But he was right, wasn’t he? My arrogance killed so many.” “That’s not true,” Anakin said in her defense. “The Viceroy’s lawyer twisted what really happened to save Gunray’s slimy skin.” Exactly! Listen to your hus...uh...fian...ummm...boyfri...eh. Ah! Just listen to Anakin. Damn I'm getting impatient. Glancing up, Padmé could not avert her eyes from his soft looking lips. The curiosity—the need to press them, to feel her lips brush against his was growing well beyond her control. Accept. Embrace the temptation. “Why do you believe in me so blindly?” She softly breathed “Because,” Anakin whispered, his roguish grin steadily increasing. Yes! “Tell me,” Padmé sweetly prodded, feeling the corners of her mouth curling into a smile. “Because,” he repeated, shifting his weight. “I’m in…. Yes! Yes!! “Your Highness!” Sabé called out. DAMNIT ALL! “You have quite the model student there, my old friend.” “I swear at times it is like having Master Adi and Master Windu following me around.” “I’m sure the entire Jedi Council sleeps easier at night knowing that you are being well watched over,” Obi-Wan joked. They only wish they could say the same for Anakin...at least, for those who are aware of his secret training. “Hang on, Padmé. Things are about to get rough.” The ship was now skipping along the small planet’s outer atmosphere, shaking them violently. The hull then began to creak “Anakin… I have a really bad feeling about this.” Oh boy, just when we thought the day couldn't get much worse...it does. Who shot them down? And for what purpose?...Other than the obvious. And Obi-Wan's life just seems to be becoming more complicated by the minute. I don't envy his position. The selfish part of me wants Obi-Wan to choose Sabe over the Jedi, but the rational side of me knows that his job as a Jedi is far from over and that Jacen, the Jedi, and even Anakin...need him. Still don't envy him though. Marvelous post, Master Rev. Still can't wait to read more. -----signature----- "And so sitting around and guarding me is not your idea of fun." Padme "We could be doing better and more exciting things." Anakin AotC Novel (Salvatore) Noodle (1988-2006) Life will never be the same without you
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geo3 Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 8/14/06 8:25am Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Author's Replies (8/10)
	Chapter 5. You know when it’s summer and you go out for ice cream and you think you’re just going to get a simple cone or something, but then there’s this HUGE menu and all those flavors and everything has nuts and sprinkles and stuff, and before you know it somebody is handing you a tub stuffed full of all kinds of textures and flavors and you just KNOW you’re going to gobble it all? Well, that’s kind of what it’s like reading this story. You give so much with each chapter that I feel downright… gluttonous! This chapter really resonated with the weight of Padmé’s sadness --- it’s there at the beginning and you circle back around to it at the end. I particularly love the way you use her unaccustomed and very deep uncertainty as Anakin’s vantage point for stepping forward into a new role where she is concerned. Their cautious, delicate dance is just beautiful, and so REAL. Bravo! “Why do you believe in me so blindly?” She softly breathed “Because,” Anakin whispered, his roguish grin steadily increasing. “Tell me,” Padmé sweetly prodded, feeling the corners of her mouth curling into a smile. “Because,” he repeated, shifting his weight. “I’m in… “Your Highness!” Sabé called out. And then… cliffie!!!!... Oh, this is going to be good… * rubs hands together* Obi-Wan’s inner conflict is also very moving and insightfully done. I’m keeping my eye on the ‘rise of Mandalore’ plotline, too. That’s so interesting! Thanks for another great chapter! -----signature----- "Love is higher than opinion. If people love one another the most varied opinions can be reconciled - this is one of the most important tasks for humankind today and in the future is that we should learn to live together and understand one another. " ===
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timerift22 Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 8/14/06 9:57am Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Author's Replies (8/10)
	please put me on the PM list its so hard to keep up with post if i dont see them when they get put up. Snow when did obi and sabe get married which chap? id like to get caught up
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darksideyesplease Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 8/14/06 12:19pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Author's Replies (8/10)
	Well we all know Nute was going to get off, but you did a nice job showing the frustrations of Padme and Anakin consoling her. And he almost told her that he loved her, almost there, but there is always an interruption, as seen at the end of the chapter as well. They are getting awfully 'flirty' in some situations, which is a good thing =) And of course the cliffhanger at the end, I wonder what planet it is and what kind of trouble they will be in store for when they get there... I wonder if it will be a huge part of the story or just a small adventure for them to go on and actually be alone but be in the face of danger, kinda more like a Han/Leia type thing, than sitting in a grassy field having a picnic. Great Update! Waiting for the next post. -----signature----- FelsGoddess AU inspired by upcoming Clone War release http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28104890/p1/?0 Anakin, Padme, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan
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JediMasterRev Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 8/16/06 4:34pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Author's Replies (8/10)
	AP4EVER AS expected, the Nute as slipped away from justice. Thanks to We-All-Know-Who. Palpy does behind the scenes actions extremely well . BS! Not only would they've lost their planet, others would sure follow and countless more would suffer. Hardly a 'peaceful' alternative. As always..a matter dependent on viewpoints. Exactly! Listen to your hus...uh...fian...ummm...boyfri...eh. Ah! Just listen to Anakin. Damn I'm getting impatient. Patience, my friend. Patience. It will happen . Oh boy, just when we thought the day couldn't get much worse...it does. Who shot them down? And for what purpose?...Other than the obvious.[i] All I can say for now is that they weren't 'shot' down. However, as always, everything will be revealed in time. [i]And Obi-Wan's life just seems to be becoming more complicated by the minute. I don't envy his position. The selfish part of me wants Obi-Wan to choose Sabe over the Jedi, but the rational side of me knows that his job as a Jedi is far from over and that Jacen, the Jedi, and even Anakin...need him. Still don't envy him though. He's definitely in a pickle; no doubt about that. We shall see how he decideds to handle it. Thanks so much for reading! Geo3 You know when it’s summer and you go out for ice cream and you think you’re just going to get a simple cone or something, but then there’s this HUGE menu and all those flavors and everything has nuts and sprinkles and stuff, and before you know it somebody is handing you a tub stuffed full of all kinds of textures and flavors and you just KNOW you’re going to gobble it all? Well, that’s kind of what it’s like reading this story. You give so much with each chapter that I feel downright… gluttonous! WOW! I think that is the most vivid review I've ever received. My thanks and I'm thrilled to know that you feel that each chapter is rich with detail and content. This chapter really resonated with the weight of Padmé’s sadness --- it’s there at the beginning and you circle back around to it at the end. I definitely enjoy symmetry I particularly love the way you use her unaccustomed and very deep uncertainty as Anakin’s vantage point for stepping forward into a new role where she is concerned. Their cautious, delicate dance is just beautiful, and so REAL. Bravo! I'm thrilled to know you like the approach to their relationship. With them, more or less, growing up together and experiencing some hardships, it has had a profound impact and a definite change to the version of events we are all familiar with. Look for more surprises in upcoming chapters. And then… cliffie!!!!...Oh, this is going to be good… * rubs hands together* Obi-Wan’s inner conflict is also very moving and insightfully done. I’m keeping my eye on the ‘rise of Mandalore’ plotline, too. That’s so interesting! The universe is always bubbling with possibilities. Look for more soon! Thanks so much for reading and again for all your wonderful insight. I truly appreciate it! Timerift22: please put me on the PM list Added! Welcome to the thread! when did obi and sabe get married which chap? id like to get caught up Actually, it was at the end of The Naboo Chronicles when that event occurred. It is the first story in the series. Thanks so much for reading! Darksideyesplease: Well we all know Nute was going to get off, but you did a nice job showing the frustrations of Padme and Anakin consoling her. Thanks and yes, since Nute has someone working in his corner in spite of his knowledge, it was a foregone conclusion. And he almost told her that he loved her, almost there, but there is always an interruption, as seen at the end of the chapter as well. They are getting awfully 'flirty' in some situations, which is a good thing =) Things are certainly moving along. Hopefully they won't keep us in suspense for too much longer. And of course the cliffhanger at the end, I wonder what planet it is and what kind of trouble they will be in store for when they get there... I wonder if it will be a huge part of the story or just a small adventure for them to go on and actually be alone but be in the face of danger, kinda more like a Han/Leia type thing, than sitting in a grassy field having a picnic. Lots of questions to which I can only advise to keep tuning in. Thanks so much for reading. Look for more soon! -----signature----- "This above all, to thine own self be true." Polonius, Hamlet, Act I, Scene III For the Love of the Queen: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/24151408/p1/?0 The Naboo Chronicles: http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/18644312/?162
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JediMasterRev Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 8/16/06 6:10pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Author's Replies (8/10)
	Here's the next update. My apologies for its delay. DRL is being extremely uncooperative these days. Hope you all enjoy! Chapter 6: Professions of Devotion. A dull ache at the back of her head welcomed Padmé back to consciousness. She winced painfully as she sat up slowly to regain her wits. The cabin was filled with darkness except for occasional sparks jumping out from the control panels. Intense fear suddenly filled her when she glanced over at Anakin’s pilot seat, but it was no longer there. Instead, a mangled mess of wires and bulkhead occupied its space. Jumping to her feet, Padmé frantically pushed aside the piles of debris in order to find him. “Anakin!” She cried out. A muted groan from underneath an overturned console caught her attention. Quickly, she ran over and removed it. Kneeling down by Anakin’s head, she cradled it as she asked worriedly, “Are you alright?” “Remind me never to try landing without power ever again,” he groaned. “Are you hurt?” Anakin flexed both his arms and legs prior to sitting up. “Only my pride.” Turning fast in her direction and with a look of concern, he asked. “Are you injured?” “I think I’m a little bruised, but I’ll be fine.” Glancing down at the rest of the ship, Padmé noticed that it was barely intact. “Do we have any way of knowing where we are?” Anakin hopped onto his feet. Making his way to the navicomputer, he punched the screen several times before he finally resorted to hitting it with the bottom of his fist. “Blasted thing is completely out.” He then nervously ran his hand through his hair as he thought for a moment. Snapping his fingers, he then said, “I can try to reroute power from the emergency cells that I keep below deck. They should have enough charge to get the navicomputer back online. And then with a little luck, I can fix the com relays and the remaining power should be enough for us to send a signal to Naboo. ” Rubbing her arms to generate some warmth, Padmé moved to his side. “I think we have more pressing concerns.” “What do you mean?” Suddenly shivering, she released a deep breath, which was visible as it hung in the air. “Wherever this is, it seems to be getting cold rather quickly.” A worried looked instantly filled his features. “I’ll get below deck and see if I can get the environmental systems operational first,” he said, making his way towards the maintenance hatch. “Then we can worry about finding where in the blazes we’ve landed.” Anakin was about to head down when he looked back in her direction, staring wordlessly. Padmé was cold, scared and didn’t want to be left alone. Almost as if he had read her thoughts, he cracked a brief smile. “I’m going to need your help transferring the connections from the main power junctions. Hopefully moving around will keep us both warm until the heating coils are reactivated and…” Padmé didn’t let him finish his invitation as she had already dashed behind him, urging him to head below deck. She silently prayed that the ship hadn’t been too damaged during the crash. Otherwise, their situation was likely to become a whole lot worse. Even in the middle of the desert, she felt an eerie chill. Siri had heard the stories of Jedi who had ventured to Korriban. In each one, the circumstances differed, but the experiences were nearly the same. It was cold and filled with darkness. She trembled as she realized that they were only on one of Korriban’s moons and not the surface of the planet. Had she gotten her way, Siri would not have allowed Ferus to accompany her. He was far too young to be exposed to such a dark place. However, the Council had disagreed, and for once, she was glad they had. Trying to avoid thoughts of Master Yaddle’s end, when she and Ferris approached the ruin site, Siri focused the Force around the pile of collapsed rubble. The Republic’s archeological team that had unearthed the tomb, had returned to clear most of the debris caused by the cave in. Presently, the tomb was accessible, but per the Jedi Council’s orders, the archeologists were not allowed to venture into the undamaged section. That would be for Siri and her apprentice to investigate. Probing her awareness into the remains of the crypt, she could no longer sense any danger, as in all likelihood, each of the remaining ancient booby traps had been tripped when the roof collapsed. “It should be safe now.” Ferus nodded once while pulling out a small handheld flashlight from his utility belt. He headed down the opening with Siri following closely behind. The large room was black except for the illuminated light sticks that lined the pathway that led deeper inside. Carefully ambling along the path, it didn’t take them long to reach the door made of solid granite which divided them from the other side. “There has to be a fulcrum switch or lever around here somewhere,” Siri observed, getting down on her hands and knees. “Master,” Ferus called out to her, his voice was trembling. “Whatever is over there…it feels…wrong.” “Focus on the task at hand,” she instructed while brushing away eons of accumulated dust and sand. “Then we’ll deal with what awaits us. Shrugging, Ferus complied with Siri’s wishes. Turning her attention back towards the door, Siri crawled along the crease of the door until she reached a small stone structure that was carefully hidden under a pile of sand. Dusting it off, she then found what she was looking for. “I think that’ll do it.” The granite door made a loud rumble as the screeching cries of the metal gears echoed throughout the chamber. It slowly retracted up into the ceiling, revealing a small, elaborately decorated room. Unlike the chamber they were standing in, this one was made out of pure gold. From the walls to the torch holders, each corner of the room sparkled from Ferus’ flashlight. Despite its lavishness, it was the object that sat in the middle of the room that caught their attention. “What is that?” Ferus pointed. “I’m not sure,” Siri responded as she cautiously walked towards it. It was the only structure in the room that was not golden—a statue of a being, made out of onyx, in which a golden rod was placed in its outstretched hands. The scepter appeared slightly longer than a lightsaber and was significantly thicker. A round red gem projected from its front while a trail of diamonds extended down the length. Both Jedi winced when they neared it. “Master,” Ferus called out painfully. “It is the Darkside. Its taint is everywhere, but it engulfs the rod.” “What shall we do?” Siri was already too focused to hear his question. Probing the scepter with the Force, she knew that it held powers beyond anything she had ever encountered. Yet the Darkside presence that surrounded it seemed relatively inert. It would not harm them, at least not immediately. Siri wished she knew more about the object, but she had no choice. She then reached over and pulled the golden rod away from the statue. “What are you doing?” Ferus cried out. Carefully inspecting the artifact, Siri could feel it slightly vibrating from within. She was about to address Ferus’ question when suddenly the room jolted. “What was that?” “No time for questions!” Siri yelled, tucking the object into her belt while grabbing Ferus’ arm on her way out of the room. “Run!” Darting back into the main chamber, the quaking from under their feet intensified. The two Jedi, using the Force to enhance their speed, adroitly maneuvered around the falling debris and burst outside of the crypt just ahead of a last resounding echo of collapsing stone. Siri and Ferus fell onto the sand, trying to catch their breath as they watched the remains of the Sith crypt implode. “That was way too close, Master!” “I’ll say,” Siri responded prior to pulling the scepter out to re-examine it. “What are we going to do with that…thing?” “We need to get it back to the Temple,” she replied while continuing to stare at it. “Hopefully Mistress Nu will be able to shed some light into what is so important about this.” Padmé did not like the cold. After spending many summers in the warm, tropical climate of Theed, away from her mountain village, she had become unaccustomed to it. Though, it wasn’t the cold that was bothering her. Rather, it was Anakin rummaging outside for spare parts in the middle of a blizzard, which was foremost on her mind. They had spent the past several hours trying to regain power to the Angel Queen’s environmental relays, but to no avail. An apparent overload in the hyperdrive had resulted in an energy surge, which destroyed the ship’s entire power distribution network. Even Anakin’s prodigious adeptness with machines couldn’t undo this type of damage. She anxiously looked down at her chronowatch. Anakin had been gone well over two standard hours. Padmé anxiously stood up and paced, both out of nerves and to keep warm. Thankfully, Anakin had supplied the ship with survival packs so they wouldn’t starve or freeze to death, at least not immediately. She was about to head back up to the cockpit to look out the viewport when the loud click of the hatch caught her attention. “Anakin!” She called out as she rushed over to greet him. He shook off the snow from his parka before wrapping her in a tight embrace. “I was so worried.” “I’m alright, Padmé. Sorry I took so long.” After releasing him, she noticed that he was carrying a large bundle of wiring. “Find anything of use?” “I’m afraid this is it,” Anakin answered holding up the cables. “Well, this and my swoop bike still works, but a lot of good that will do. The temperature is dropping so fast that the engine would freeze over within minutes.” He then flashed her a slight smile. “Good news is that I can rig a bypass line with these to the spare power cells so we should have some heat soon.” “What’s the bad news?” Padmé noticed that his momentary cheer instantly evaporated. “The Angel is beyond repair.” He released a loud sigh. “It appears that we flew through some type of magnetic distortion that caused the hyperdrive to fail.” “I’m so sorry, Ani.” “I’m sorry,” he muttered, looking away from her. “Had I been a better pilot, I could have avoided it.” Padmé guffawed and shook her head. “Anakin…there was no way you could have known it was there.” She paused, giving him a smile of encouragement. “You put standards on yourself nobody could ever hope to achieve. Besides, if we were to cast any blame, this is all my fault.” “It wasn’t your fault.” “Yes it is,” she retorted. “Had I not requested this side trip, we wouldn’t be in this predicament.” “But…you needed some time to yourself after what happened. There is nothing wrong with that,” Anakin defended her. “Why can’t you ever admit when I’m wrong, Anakin?” Padmé asked through clenched teeth in frustration. “I am not the perfect little angel who you hold up high on a pedestal.” Staring at him intensely, she continued, “I make mistakes, sometimes grave ones!” “Don’t say that, Padmé.” “Why not?” she asked hotly, stalking towards him. “It’s true. Why can’t you see that? Why won’t you acknowledge it?” Anakin turned away from her, folding his arms snugly against his chest. Incensed by his silence, Padmé stormed over to face him once again. “Tell me, please!” “Because I’m in love with you!” Anakin leaned down to look her straight in the eyes. “You literally flew down from the stars and saved me from a fate worse than death. You gave me this new life, for which I will eternally be grateful.” He paused briefly. “You stood up for me when the Jedi wanted to take me away and you’ve always believed in me. That and for a thousand other reasons is why I can see past your faults!” “And I am in love with you also!” Padmé replied without hesitation. “But that should mean we should always be honest with each other, even when it isn’t what we think the other wants to hear.” Anakin staggered backwards with a look of bewilderment. “You’re in love with me?” Padmé blinked. At that moment, everything became perfectly clear. Their friendship had always been special in her heart. He had saved her life on more occasions than she could count. However, it had never been for the sake of duty, but out of love. She had always known of his feelings for her. It echoed in every word he spoke and sparkled brightly from behind his deep eyes. Padmé’s own feelings though had been more difficult to resolve. She had always cared for him, ever since he mistook her for a luminous being. His boyish crush over her had been endearing, but over time, she became reliant on his friendship. Soon, there were things, both personal and professional, that only he was privy to. Not even Sabé knew her as completely as Anakin did. Then that terrible day on the dais, when she almost lost him… Although she didn’t realize it at the time, from that moment onward, she had fallen completely and eternally in love. Padmé had never been more afraid when he lied near the brink of death. She could not fathom life without him. Anakin had been her little hero, who always made her smile when she was sad or had a kind word when the weight of Naboo collapsed upon her shoulders. But that little boy was gone forever, transformed into the young man who loved her more than life itself. And yet, there had always been an excuse why she held back. First, she had thought of him as a brother, but that had never felt right. Then she had dismissed his affections as a silly boyhood infatuation that would dissolve over time. But it didn’t. Finally, there was Amidala. Anytime Padmé wanted to be happy, the stoic icy persona of the queen emerged to remind her of her duty to the people of their world. Then the admonishments and chiding of her many mentors would resonate through her conscience until she finally quenched Padmé’s need to be a young woman. While locking gazes with Anakin, she almost wanted to hide behind Amidala’s mask of duty when she felt the intensity of his feelings reaching out to take hold of her. The time had come to stop hiding. And she no longer would. “Yes, Ani.” She softly acknowledged before swallowing. “I love you…with all my heart and soul.” As if freed from shackles, Padmé felt her spirit soar as Anakin scooped her up into his arms and spun around happily. They both laughed jubilantly as their embrace tightened. When he stopped them, he flashed his lopsided grin as his lips slowly approached hers. Her heart was pounding so furiously that she could hear it beating in her ears. The anticipation, the waiting was over. Padmé hadn’t realized how much she had wanted for this moment to happen. Closing her eyes, she felt the soft brush of his lips against hers. His kiss was tentative at first, but then deepened as she held on to him more firmly. It seemed as if time stopped. There was nothing else in the universe except the two of them and the endless possibilities of their love. She could feel his confidence increase as his kisses grew more fervent. Padmé had never before felt such joy and she never wanted the moment to end. When their lips finally parted, she saw that his smile had never left his face. “Alright, it is all your fault, my Queen.” Smiling impishly, Padmé softly chuckled. “So, do you forgive me?” Anakin’s grin widened. “That depends.” “On?” “Whether you let me kiss you again.” Padmé batted her eyes playfully. “You don’t have to even ask.” Moving closer to her, Anakin whispered. “Then all is forgiven, my angel.” For a brief moment, the Force almost felt serene as it did long ago. Even though it lasted only for a second, it was enough to cause Ilianya to stop her search for Anakin to take notice. It seemed that the Force herself was rejoicing. Extending her awareness, she tried to ascertain what had caused the brief shift, but as always, the mysterious energy field was unwilling to reveal her secrets. Returning to the moment, Ilianya continued onward. Since she couldn’t raise Anakin on his comlink, she figured the next best place to discover his whereabouts was from the Queen’s chief of security. Upon entering Lady Sabé’s office, Ilianya instantly sensed an air of profound tension as she saw that each one of Amidala’s handmaidens were surrounding Sabé’s desk. “Excuse me, my ladies.” Ilianya called out. Each of the handmaidens glanced up, and much to her surprise, a look of relief appeared to fill their faces while Sabé and Dormé hurriedly approached her. “General Tro! Thank the spirits you have returned,” Dormé said. “What has happened? Where is Lord Skywalker?” Sabé and Dormé exchanged worried looks before returning their focus onto Ilianya. “I’m afraid we do not know,” Sabé quietly admitted. “You don’t know?” Dormé shook her head. “Both the Queen and the Lord High Protector are missing.” Before Ilianya could speak, Sabé added. “Her Highness was summoned to Coruscant to give testimony to the Galactic Tribunal and both she and Lord Skywalker were returning on his ship since it can travel undetected.” “There’s been no contact with them since they left?” “None whatsoever,” Dormé sighed. “We’ve tried several times to raise them on the hypercom, but there’s been no response and it’s been over two days.” Sabé added. “Has General Panaka been notified?” “He took several squadrons of starfighters to search along the Hydian trade route while Marshall Olié is piloting the Royal Cruiser along the Corellian Run,” Dormé informed her. Ilianya closed her eyes and opened her mind. Anakin should not be difficult to find since his Force signature shone brighter than the twin suns of Tatooine combined.. She only worried that if he was unconscious, or worse, badly injured, it would make locating him much more difficult. Immersing herself deeper into the currents of the Force, Ilianya caught a trace of both Anakin’s and Padmé’s presences. They were relatively unharmed, but seemed unaware of the grave danger they were in. Opening her eyes, Ilianya took notice of the perplexed stares and quiet whispers of the handmaidens who watched her intently. She was sure that the story of her saving Anakin’s life had circulated throughout the entire Palace staff over the past few years. To her that was of no concern. She was thankful though that none of them knew of her true abilities or nature. “We need to get to them quickly. They are in trouble.” A low murmur of discussion filled the room until Dormé’s voice rose about the others. “We’ll have to get either General Panaka or Marshall Olié to get them.” “There isn’t time for that. They are looking in the wrong place.” “But there are no more available ships.” Sabé pointed out. “Lady Orllize, Lady Travalen…come with me,” Ilianya ordered. Anakin had never moved more quickly in his life. Normally, any kind of power transfer was tricky and often hazardous due to the high voltage released from large power cells. But this did nothing to slow down his repair of the environmental unit. The only thought on Anakin’s mind was that after he was finished, he would be joining Padmé in the thermal sleeping quilt that she was already wrapped within. He probably would have still been focusing on the kiss that they shared earlier, but his mind was still numb in disbelief. Padmé was in love with him. He was afraid to think it, let alone say it aloud for fear that it was a dream. Anakin knew that he should be more concerned about their predicament, but the connections were nearly in place and soon they would no longer have to worry about the frigid chill. Tightening the last wire together, he jumped down from the platform and over to the power cell. Anakin then withdrew his datapad, snapping it against the unit. Since the Angel’s displays were burned out, it was one of the few pieces of equipment that could control the transfer automatically. Holding his breath, he punched several keys to initiate the activation sequence. The ship’s bulkhead shook momentarily before he heard the low pitched hum of the heating coils come to life. Anakin watched the datapad readout impatiently, making sure that the energy cells didn’t overload the environmental controls. Finally satisfied after several minutes, he made his way out of the maintenance tube and back down into the crew quarters where Padmé was already in bed. Seeing her asleep, Anakin’s earlier bravado instantly disappeared. Although she had asked him to join her after he was finished, he couldn’t help feeling nervous. Anakin had never kissed, let alone gotten into bed with a woman before in his entire life. And this was no ordinary woman. This was Padmé, his angel…his beloved. He did not wish to dishonor her. Thinking the better of it, Anakin snatched a heavy blanket from the top bunk, which he then wrapped around his shoulders. He was on his way out of the room, when Padmé stirred awake. “Where do you think you are going?” Anakin froze still in the doorway. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to wake you.” “It’s alright,” she answered with a tired smile. “Aren’t you coming to bed?” He shook his head. “I thought I would go lay over by the energy cell just to make sure that everything was going alright with the power transfer.” “I’ll come with you.” “No, no.” Anakin waved his hands. “You’re comfortable and you really should get some rest.” Padmé cocked her head to one side, offering him an intrigued smile. “Am I making you uncomfortable?” “No…I,” he was about to make yet another excuse, but recalling their discussion from earlier, he decided to tell her what he was truly feeling. “Actually…yes.” “Oh.” She said, looking hurt. “It’s not you,” Anakin quickly replied. “It’s me. I…uh…well…I’ve never slept in the same bed with anybody else except my mother and that obviously doesn’t count. And, I also know all too well Naboovian traditions and…I didn’t want to do anything disrespectful.” Padmé’s face brightened as she pulled out an arm from underneath the quilt, patting the empty space next to her invitingly. After a moment’s hesitation, Anakin complied and they quickly wrapped each other within their blankets. She reached over to caress the side of his face with the back of her hand. Anakin closed his eyes in pure delight. Her skin was even softer than he had imagined. She then planted a soft kiss on his lips before moving her mouth over to his ear. “You could never do anything to disgrace me.” Anakin then turned his face and their lips immediately found each another. He couldn’t help smiling as he took in her distinct, flowery scent. It would be too easy to lose himself with her. And if this was a dream, Anakin hoped that he would never awaken. ** The city of Rujashal was a short speeder ride away from Theed. It had been one of the many sites chosen to build the new droid factories for the Naboo military. But after Ellisé Bibble’s proposal to build her novel ships was approved by the Royal Court, the factory had been converted to suit her construction needs. The project, though, had been mired with problems. First, the facilities hadn’t been large enough, requiring additional construction. Then, several pieces of necessary equipment had to be purchased from many different off world sources, setting back the project even further. Upon Anakin’s recommendation, Ellisé had modified her plans to build only three prototype ships, which would be used to test the design before they went into mass production. Two of the prototypes remained incomplete. The Sovereign, which Anakin had named during one of his many visits to the shipyards, was nearly ready. Ellisé was busy watching the engineering display, and didn’t realize that she had company until Dormé cleared her throat. “My ladies…General…This is quite a surprise,” she greeted. “What brings you out to Rujashal?” “I wish this was a friendly visit,” Sabé responded stone faced. “Why? What has happened?” “The Queen and Anakin are in trouble,” Ilianya answered. “We need to get to them at once.” “Why don’t you take the Royal Cruiser?” Ellisé inquired. “It’s the fastest ship we’ve got, except, of course for the Angel Queen.” “We can’t,” Dormé replied. “It’s well out of range and wouldn’t get back here any time soon.” “We need to use the Sovereign,” Ilianya interrupted. Ellisé folded her arms, shifting her eyes from the others to the ship. “She’s simply not ready, General. I haven’t even taken her into hyperspace yet. I don’t know if the superstructure is sound enough to handle the stress.” “While I appreciate your honest assessment, we simply have no alternative,” Ilianya’s scowl was rapidly deepening. “Let me run a few scans and if they check out, I’ll prep the ship for take off.” “Do whatever you need to accomplish, but hurry,” Ilianya urged. “Time is against us.” TBC-Thoughts, comments and suggestions are always appreciated! -----signature----- "This above all, to thine own self be true." Polonius, Hamlet, Act I, Scene III For the Love of the Queen: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/24151408/p1/?0 The Naboo Chronicles: http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/18644312/?162
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Ladynaye Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 8/16/06 6:33pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	True love at last!! I wonder how Obi-Wan will feel about this? -----signature----- The Sith Code: Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me. I am a Dark Lady of the Sith
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AngelQueen Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 8/16/06 6:45pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	squees Aww! A/P mush!! Beautiful! But they're in trouble too! Eep! Great update, Rev! And we got to see Ellisé Bibble again! cheers Love it when we see the supporting characters! AQ -----signature----- "Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy!" "If you're not with me, then you're my enemy." "Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must." "You will try." Obi-Wan and Anakin
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G__Anakin Registered: Apr '06	Date Posted: 8/16/06 6:53pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	Cool! thanks for the PM -----signature----- Knighted by Courtney_Solo - - - My fanfic - - - Jedi Sith - http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=26751105&brd=10476&start=26759554
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Luna_Nightshade Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 8/16/06 8:06pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	Yaaaaay! Good Anakin/Padme romance! I love it. It isn't mushy, it isn't fake... perfect. I was so thrilled to see them profess their love for each other, knowing that they've been in love for so very long. I almost want them to get to stay together in the secrecy, even though I know that something scary is going down. Siri and Ferus finding this Sith scepter in a crypt? Oooooh--that sounds highly intriguing, especially since it had so many booby traps around it that caused a cave collapse. And whatever trouble Anakin and Padme are in, it is so bad that they had to pull out the BIG ships. Oh dear... I can't wait to find out what it all is, though. And I look forward highly to any A/P romance I can get in between. Loved it, Rev. Much I have this thing for wonderful, plot-moving A/P romance, and you certainly delivered. Can't wait for the next update. -----signature----- You can learn a lot about things if you just step back and look. Catching up. Please be patient.
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Jazz_Skywalker Registered: Aug '02	Date Posted: 8/16/06 8:22pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	Yes! They've finally admitted it! Yay! -----signature----- currently working on NaNo 2007 (won) 11/24: 50,000+!
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Josh-Halcyon Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 8/16/06 10:54pm Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	This one feels that Siri is a smidge too interested in the onyx statue (of Freedon Nadd? )... And kudos to Ani for gettin' laid -----signature----- When 900 years old you reach, hope your health insurance covers you, I do! A father torn between duty and love... a son torn between family and his soul.... Rewriting Destinies/Accepting Destinies.... http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/25960662/p1
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satanat_solo Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 8/17/06 2:21am Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	well that was a great chapter! Anakin and Padme finally got some time alone.. That part was very sweet! made me giggle like a 13yr old.. hee hee.. incidentally.. how old is anakin in this fic?? Meanwhile, they are in trouble? Apart from being marooned in the chilly wilderness sharing body heat, (and does that really consitute a bad thing?), this mysterious magnetic field wasn't just a freak occurance? Hmm.. interesting. A pity about anakin's ship The new ships that Ellisé is designing for the naboo is also a very interesting plot point, i like that they are developing a military, i haven't seen that in a fic before. And the sith tomb aspect is also intriging... I'll be very interested to see how this all comes together, thanks for the pm! -----signature----- "You've got to pin back your flaps and move forward." "They aren't flaps, they're my face!"
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astarael Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 8/17/06 2:28am Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	Great chapter! I wonder exactly what this grave danger actually is... -----signature----- She doesn't really exist anymore, except every now and then and here and there, in small ways and small things. If we had not come this way, she would not have been, and now that we have passed, she will not be... She is Astarael The Weeper -Abhosen
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sethsky Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 8/17/06 3:31am Subject: RE: For the Love of the Queen--The Naboo Chronicles Sequel (A/P, O/S & OCs) Chp 6 Update! (8/16)
	I liked it very much, finally the A/P romance has started. I look forward to the rescue and more. seeya
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