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powerfulforce Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 6/25 10:02pm Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P; Romance/Drama/Action - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter
	Please update soon. -----signature----- The Death of Obi-Wan Kenobi http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=27349904&brd=10476&start=27681741
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JediXManSerenaKenobi Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 7/5 7:10am Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	KELIA: Yes, she did. She's impulsive like that, I think. Thanks! Jedi_Eruanne: You do? Well, you might get your wish... I'm not one for Zahn, really, but he did all right on the characterization. But his books sometimes have TMI (too much info) on techie stuff. I get bored - I want PLOT!! Lol. But he is a good author. Darth_Drachonus: Certainly! Icecruncher_Amidala: Thank you so much! Quigonjecca: Thanks, I'm glad you think she's Padme-ish. Maybe I'm doing something right, lol! VaderLVR64: Thank you! Enigma_X: Definitely! searth_99: Thank you! powerfulforce: Okay! Hurrying out of his quarters, Vader was met by Admiral Piett. “The Rebel spy has escaped. Make sure that she does not leave. Bring her to what were Admiral Ozzel’s quarters, and see that she is well taken care of. Make sure she is not injured in any way, or I shall hold you accountable.” Puzzled, Piett nodded. “Yes, my Lord,” he answered, then turned and strode down the corridor. Vader marched smoothly back to the bridge, intent on finding the Millennium Falcon and why his wife was playing the dangerous bounty hunter. . . . Padmé felt wetness running down her cheeks as she sprinted to the bay where her ship was being held. She angrily slapped the tears away, pulling her helmet on her head once more. She entered the docking bay and started up the opening ramp. “Geenine, start the ship!” she cried. Her apparent escape was quickly foiled as a loud voice shouted after her, “Stop right there!” Padmé whisked around to see around fifty stormtroopers with their blasters pointed right at her. An officer came forth, appearing impassive. “We have orders from Lord Vader to bring you back. We have some quarters waiting for you. Lord Vader specifically told us to not allow you to leave the ship. Either you come with us peacefully or we shall resort to greater methods.” Padmé glared at him, but knew there was no way out. “Fine, I’ll come,” she said angrily, defeated. The stormtroopers led her down endless halls and up turbo lifts until they came to a large door. The officer opened the door and entered into the large room. It was nice, for an officer’s room. It was quite roomy, in fact, and had a holoprojector, a small kitchen, and a few doors to the right. “Did someone used to live in here?” Padmé wondered. The officer grimaced. “Er, yes, this used to be the quarters of the late Admiral Ozzel.” Padmé frowned. “Late? What happened to him?” “Lord Vader… well, he does not exactly like officers disobeying his orders.” “Let me guess,” she spat, “he choked him to death.” Snorting, she muttered, “Typical.” Well, guess I didn’t need to kill the guy. He was dead before I got here. The officer gave her an odd glance but didn’t press the subject. “Well, I’ll leave you, then,” he spoke, turning to leave the room. “Wait,” she said, “What’s your name?” “Admiral Piett.” He went out of the room, locking the door behind him. Padmé sighed, took off her helmet, and sat down on the couch. This was just her luck. . . . Vader sat in his private chamber, musing over the last few hours. He was slightly shocked that Padmé would take up such a… dangerous and low class job as a bounty hunter. It was the last thing he expected from his usually peaceful and negotiation-loving wife. Hmm…. It actually made perfect sense. It had kept her hidden for so long because he never would have guessed she would do something like that. Clever. He turned, placed his helmet over his head, and made his way to Padmé’s quarters. . . . Padmé have been given back Geenine, and she had searched the quarters for anything she could use as an escape route. All her things, including her weapons, had been taken from her the moment she was captured, so she was left with literally nothing. That didn’t stop her. She checked under the bed, in the ‘fresher, and the kitchen for something. Nothing. Then she tried under the couch, behind the holoprojector, and even under some of the rugs. Nothing there either. Bloody Imperials. Padmé crept up to her doorway and peeked out the small hole in the center, wondering if they had left her alone. She saw, to her great distress, that four stormtroopers were standing there, guarding the doorway and making sure she didn’t leave. Guess not. Feeling more panicked than she had in a long time; Padmé threw her helmet across the room, yelling in frustration. She sank to the floor, abruptly bursting into angry tears. Padmé didn’t know how long she lay there, and she honestly didn’t care. She barely noticed the sound of the door opening but definitely heard the familiar breathing of her husband. Determined to ignore him, she didn’t open her eyes or move an inch. Padmé was very surprised as two strong arms lifted her carefully, brought her into the bedroom, and gently set her down upon the bed. Still, she didn’t move. Vader watched her as she slept, just standing over her. After he was sure she was okay, he left the room silently. . . . Padmé groaned, opened her eyes, and slowly sat up. Gazing around, she panicked for a moment, completely forgetting that she wasn’t in her normal surroundings. She went into the fresher, slapped some water on her face, and unzipped her outfit, leaving her in a thin top and pants. She took off her boots and padded into the kitchen, feeling very famished. She may have been captured, but that didn’t mean she had to starve herself. As she closed the fridge, some Jawa juice in hand, she gasped and dropped the bottle. “Good morning, Padmé.” Padmé glared at Vader, who had been standing in a dark corner the entire time. She must not have heard his breathing. Odd. “Don’t you ever do that to me again,” she snarled, picking up the juice and snatching a cup from a nearby cabinet. Vader said nothing in return. Padmé sat down at the small table and sullenly drank the juice, tapping her fingers restlessly on the tabletop. “How long do you intend to hold me here?” she demanded. “As long as I have to.” “If you think I’ll stay here with you willingly after what you pulled, you’re mistaken.” “You belong with me.” Padmé was growing more furious than she had been in a long time. “Listen, Vader, I choose whom I belong with! You’re treating me like I’m some kind of possession, and I’m tired of it!” Vader didn’t reply. He simply stared at her for a second before leaving the room. Padmé growled in anger as she heard him lock the door. “What kind of thing have you turned into?” she demanded. “What’s happened to you?” She felt like she was going to cry, but she had no tears left. As Vader strode onto the bridge, Piett came hesitantly up to him. “Uh, excuse me, Lord Vader,” he started, “May I ask why you are keeping the Rebel bounty hunter in the late Admiral Ozzel’s quarters?” Vader stared at him menacingly, causing Piett to swallow. “That, I believe, is none of your business, Admiral. And you had better mind your own or I might regret giving you your rank.” He walked past Piett, who nodded, thankful that his life had not ended. - - - Padmé felt claustrophobic. She had never been so before, but after pacing the room for around an hour, she was growing restless. She tried to unlock the door, but to no avail. She tried shouting at the stormtroopers to let her out, but that, of course, didn’t work either. Finally, she sank onto the couch and turned on the holoprojector, wondering what was happening in the outside world. “The Rebels have broken up and are now being hunted down,” a reporter said. “The search for Skywalker seems to have slowed down, but His Excellency, the Emperor, is not giving up hope. All right, let’s go to racing!” Padmé wondered where her son was, and if he was all right. She hoped to death he was. After eating what she thought was lunch, she began reading one of the books that were available, but soon discarded it after seeing that it was full of Imperial propaganda. Figures. It was an Imperial officer’s quarters before I came along. The sudden opening of the door startled her, and she looked up to see Vader coming inside. “I have arranged for you to have some other clothes than the ones you have on.” Padmé rolled her eyes. “I’m good, but thanks for asking,” she muttered. “Why are you being so stubborn?” Vader was growing aggravated. “Why are you forcing me to stay with you?” “Because you will try to escape if I allow you freedom,” he replied. Deciding to change the subject, Padmé asked, “I heard you were looking for the Millennium Falcon. Princess Leia and Captain Solo were on the ship, correct?” “That is correct. Did you know them?” “Personally? No. I know of them, but I’ve never met them.” Padmé’s face fell. “The Princess is a very… interesting character,” Vader mused. “She has the same fiery spirit as you.” She doesn’t get that just from me. “I have heard good things about her,” Padmé replied. “She is a brave young woman to be taking on the Empire.” “She is merely a player in this game we call war,” Vader said. “It will be unfortunate to have to execute her.” Padmé turned white. “You wouldn’t. You can’t!” “Why not?” “Because she’s y–” Padmé shut her mouth. “She’s what?” Padmé looked away. “Nothing. You shouldn’t kill her. If you do, you might as well kill me. I’m just as much of a traitor to the Empire as she is.” Vader paused to observe her countenance before changing the subject: “I can arrange for you to have more things put into your room, if you would like.” Padmé raised an eyebrow. “Such as?” “Books and holovids of your choice… anything else you wish for.” “How about freedom?” she challenged. Vader took a step closer. “You are a very different woman, Padmé,” he stated, changing the subject abruptly. “All these years apart have changed you.” “They’ve changed you more,” she responded quietly. “And it’s forced me to become something I’m not.” She got up, walked into the bedroom, and didn’t look back as she shut the door behind her. Vader didn’t bother to come in after her, either. He silently turned and left her quarters, dissatisfied with their lack of communication. TBC... -----signature----- " 'Do you believe in God?' written on the bullet/ Say 'yes' to pull the trigger / And I will pull the trigger!" Talon Intelligence Squadron Artist! Talons rule! Proud member of Wrenga Jixton's Virtual Blondies! Christian=follower of Savior Jesus Christ
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Jedi_Eruanne Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 7/5 12:00pm Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	Awww...sniffle Poor Padme! I loved the dialogue about the two of them changing. Very interesting. MORE!....pwease?? -----signature----- <><Jedi Knight For Christ><> Links to Fics in Profile---go check em out! Loyal Reader of Quiet_Mandalorian. MystralGurl's CRAZY Evil Twin (mwuhahahaha) Have you hugged your evil twin today?
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Icecruncher_Amidala Registered: Sep '07	Date Posted: 7/5 12:23pm Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	Nice! -----signature----- 'No one is totally worthless. They can just serve as a bad example.'---Something often said by my dad.
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teethlee Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 7/5 11:52pm Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	Wonderful! I love this! Could you have me in your PM list?
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bobafett15 Registered: Jun '08	Date Posted: 7/6 4:56am Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	KIller story. Loved the part about japor snippet, nice touch. Keep on Keeping on, and PM me. -----signature----- Verd ori'shya beskar'gam a warrior is more than ones armour my bio page, with full stories list-http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/user.asp?usr=bobafett15
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KELIA Title: Host: 20 Ques Bet Your Knowledge PT Rewrite Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 7/6 2:31pm Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	Oh come now Vader, you didn't really thing you could lure Padme back into your clutches with a few trinkets and spacious quarters, did you? Not that I blame him for trying. I loved Padme's defiance. I just hope it doesn't come back to haunt her. Vader isn't known for his patience... Great update -----signature----- "Do or do not, there is no try." Master Yoda A Light In The Darkness: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28150602/p1/?8 Undue Circumstances: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28530583/p1/?10
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darth_grievous1 Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 7/7 11:44am Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	I've noticed no one figured out the Corellian yet. My guess (since you mentioned Shadows of the Empire) is Dash Rendar. Keep it up, and definitely PM me when you update -----signature----- Life is meant to lived, not graded. ~ lexu I AM AN ASSASSIN (shh)
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Jainasolo101 Registered: Dec '07	Date Posted: 7/8 10:01am Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	Love this story. It's very well writen and has Padme in it. I hope you write more! Can I be added to your pm list? -----signature----- " Do or do not. There is no try." Jagged Fel ROCKS! I love Twilight.
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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager Digging out from Fay Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 7/9 6:43am Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	Deciding to change the subject, Padmé asked, “I heard you were looking for the Millennium Falcon. Princess Leia and Captain Solo were on the ship, correct?” “That is correct. Did you know them?” “Personally? No. I know of them, but I’ve never met them.” Padmé’s face fell. “The Princess is a very… interesting character,” Vader mused. “She has the same fiery spirit as you.” She doesn’t get that just from me. “I have heard good things about her,” Padmé replied. “She is a brave young woman to be taking on the Empire.” “She is merely a player in this game we call war,” Vader said. “It will be unfortunate to have to execute her.” Padmé turned white. “You wouldn’t. You can’t!” “Why not?” “Because she’s y–” Padmé shut her mouth. “She’s what?” Padmé looked away. “Nothing. You shouldn’t kill her. If you do, you might as well kill me. I’m just as much of a traitor to the Empire as she is.” Wonderful! -----signature----- If you have to choose between tears and laughter, remember that laughter burns more calories. They call me NANA Vader. At least she doesn't lack confidence...
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AnakinLuver Registered: Feb '06	Date Posted: 7/9 2:44pm Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	Pm List please! -----signature----- e-sister to Dee and Crystal and Alley! Star Wars, Twilight, and Superheros - Trio of my Life Proud Cheesehead & Movie Fanatic** Edward: "Do you want me to sing to you? I'll sing all night if it will keep the bad dreams away."
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baritonejedi Registered: Jul '08	Date Posted: 7/17 2:11pm Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	liked the last post when the next one pm list please baritone -----signature----- i rule the BAND ROOM
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naadi Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 7/18 5:45am Subject: RE: Stand in the Rain - AU V/P - Padme becomes a Rebel bounty hunter - update 7/5
	Hey great story,looking forward to reading more.Could you pleasee add me to your pm list thanks!! -----signature----- Anakin/Padme Hayden/Nat
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