Note 1:
(This was written after AOTC came out)

Padmé,

The assassination attempt on the landing platform scared me. It’s not for me that I worry, but for you. Please be careful. We must get inside…as Captain Typho has said; you are not out of danger yet. We must move quickly to the Senate building…we must speak to Palpatine as soon as we can. He must be made aware of the danger you are in. I suppose now that Corde is dead you’re going to ask me to be your decoy. I do not mind…that would do me great honor.

Your handmaiden,
Dorme
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Note 2:
Dorme,

The attempt scared me as well. Just when I thought we made it safely . . . I don’t want to think of it right now. I can not take the time to think of it. I must focus on other things right now. You and Typho are right. We must get inside.

I must speak with Palpatine, but I will not go before him dressed in a fighter’s uniform. We will stop by our quarters first to change. We need to show the Separatists that we are not afraid of them. We must be brave, my friend.

Despite the danger that is still present, I will not ask you to be my decoy at this time. If the Separatists see me in the open, rather than hiding behind you, they will know they failed in this attempt. I will not cower before them. I must also show the Loyalists that the attempt failed, that I am still alive. Now, more than ever, I must rally more systems to vote against creating an army, and because the attempt, I may be able to do so.

Poor Corde. The last thing she said was of her failure. But she did not fail. The main duty of a decoy is to draw attention, and danger, away from me. Corde’s family and friends will know she died doing her duty. To me, she died a hero. I hope I can take the time to properly mourn her death soon.

Padme
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Note 3:
Padmé,

I am glad that we are now safely inside the Senate building. You told me that you would meet with the other Loyalists and Palpatine. How did that meeting go? Poor Palpatine must be overwhelmed. He cares a great deal about you, as proved by his assistance to you and Naboo during the Trade Federation invasion. Although I was not under your service at the time, I am aware of the situation.

What are you going to do now that an attempt has been made on your life? Certainly you can’t stay on Coruscant long. I will make the vote for you if you wish me to. I know you wish to be brave, but do not take foolish risks. I can’t imagine that you would be safe here.

I’m glad that you changed before going before Palpatine. It would have been a tad embarrassing to go before him in a flight uniform. Palpatine almost has a special presence with him…like he’s royalty or something. Obviously he is the most important person in the Republic, since he is the Supreme Chancellor. That feeling would be present with any great leader. You are very lucky to know him personally, and you must feel proud that he is from your planet. (Although, wasn’t he born and raised elsewhere, and then moved to Naboo later on in life?) You must tell me all about your meeting with him.

If you feel it better to be out in the open, that is your choice, but I still worry about you. I hope that your plan works in rallying more systems to vote against the creation of an army.

I hope to speak with you soon.



Dorme
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Note 4:
Dorme,

After I had changed into something more appropriate, I discovered the Senate was in session. I think some of the senators thought they saw a ghost when I addressed them. They didn't listen to my pleas, though. Things are not going well. Palpatine delayed the vote. Afterwards, I met with Palpatine, as well as some of the Jedi. The Jedi think the attack was by angry spice miners, but I think Dooku was behind it. After I told them my suspicions, they denied it. Master Windu even said 'It's not in his character to assassinate anyone'. Can you believe it? The man left them years ago, and they think they still know him!

Master Yoda pointed out that I'm still in danger. And how long have I lived in danger? I'm a bit used to it by now, and I can protect myself. I'm really getting tired of bodyguards. I feel so hindered by them. But, tonight Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice are coming over to protect me. Palpatine thought that by having him protect me, that I would not object. I admit, he is a little right. Obi-Wan Kenobi was one of the Jedi that assissted in taking back Naboo from the Trade Federation. I look foreward to seeing him again.

What am I going to do now? Exactly what I came here to do. I will vote on the issue myself. I refuse to be intimidated by the threats and attempts on my life. If things get to complicated for me to handle, I will let you know.

Padme
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Note 5:
Padmé,

Well I’m sure that everyone was as worried about your safety as I was. I’m sure Palpatine was pleased to see you. He’s been so good to you…even before you were elected Queen of Naboo and served your terms. Just think what it would have been like if Palpatine had not become Supreme Chancellor, or if he had not been in the Senate in the time of the Naboo Invasion. I’m sure many other members of the Senate were pleased to see you. You must tell me their reactions when they saw that it was you! They didn’t listen to your pleas? Are you sure? What about Bail Antilles and the Jedi Council? SOME people must be on your side, and I’m sure Palpatine is too. Palpatine delayed the vote? I wonder why he would do that. You would think that with such an assassination attempt on your life, members of the Senate would be more likely to vote against the creation of the army…after they heard you speak. Maybe Palpatine wanted to talk to you before calling for the vote, so that’s why he delayed it, or maybe he knows more about the identity of your attacker than we do, and he thinks it would be wiser to hold off on the vote.

Oh, so you already met with Palpatine? He must be very worried about you. So you think that Dooku was behind the attack…I don’t know. He doesn’t seem like a dangerous person, but you are a good judge of character. Well, Dooku left them 10 years ago…just after the Naboo Invasion. Maybe they consider a Jedi…even one that left the Order, to uplift the Code and have the same high standards. You are right, people do change…but I think Mace Windu was trying to say that he didn’t see how someone could go from being a Jedi Knight to being a murderer. I don’t really know what to say. What are you going to do? I fear for your safety if you stay here, but I know the vote is important to you. Do you know Dooku personally? Have you ever talked with him? If not, then maybe it is a little…wrong…to judge him. If you know of things he has done, and killing you would be in line with those things, then I could see you blaming him.

The point is we don’t know anything about who could have been behind the attack. I don’t think it would be wise to anger the Separatists by blaming them for something that they might not have done. You need evidence. I’ve jumped to conclusions before, and I’ve paid a dear price for it. I just don’t want you to be hurt.

You ARE still in danger because we have no idea who the attacker was. Maybe they thought they killed you, or maybe they’ve learned that they failed. Captain Tyhoo and your guards are on extra alert. I will bravely play your decoy if need be. I know you have lived in danger before, but we all care about you. I could not bear to lose you. You are my closest and dearest friend. I would never forgive myself if something happened to you while I was off guard. You are a good fighter. Please be careful, Padmé. Think of your parents and your sister. Don’t take unnecessary risks.

Obi-Wan Kenobi? Where have I heard that name before? Oh, that’s right…you had told me that he protected you during the time of the Naboo Invasion. Thanks for reminding me. I’m glad that Palpatine was so thoughtful of you in deciding to have Obi-Wan protect you. Obi-Wan seems to be a nice enough person. I haven’t seen his apprentice though. I heard that Jedi apprentices can be quite young…like 13 or so. I hope that his apprentice isn’t coming along. This mission seems to be dangerous, and I wouldn’t want a young child’s life to be in danger. I have never actually seen a Jedi Apprentice before. I’m glad that you were able to see Obi-Wan again. How long will Obi-Wan be protecting you? I hope he doesn’t get in the way of the vote. How did the meeting go with him? (You did meet, didn’t you? I thought I heard you talking with him, although I was in the other room.)

You know something? There are some REALLY good-looking guys around here. I was walking around near the Senate building and I saw this really handsome guy. He must have been about 20 to 25 year old. He had this short blond hair and blue eyes, and he was tall. He’s probably some Senator from another planet. You didn’t tell me that male Senators were so good looking. He was like the most gorgeous guy I have ever seen.

I understand that you want to vote on the issue, but you are also in danger. Please be careful.


Dorme
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Note 6:
Dorme,

Palpatine has been good to me through the years, as you said, but I don't think things would have been much different durring the invasion without Palpatine. His hard work on our behalf led to no results. And he was elected Supreme Chancellor after the invasion was over. He even seemed to use our situation at the time to become Supreme Chancellor.

There were many Senators that were shocked to see me still alive. Palpatine had just made an announcement about the explosion. Everyone I could see clearly were shocked. Some looked like they had seen a ghost. I don't blame them though. Some listened to me, but many Senators seemed to want the army formed because the attack. Bail Antilles and the Jedi, and Palpatine, are still on our side, but considering the opposition, it isn't very encouraging. I think that is why Palpatine delayed the vote, because so many want the army to prevent other attacks like what happened from happening again. Whatever the reason, I do not think it will make much a difference now.

Yes, I did meet with Palpatine. I am the only one who thinks Dooku was behind the attack. Nobody believes me about him, though. I do not know what is behind Mace Windu's belief in him. What am I going to do? Go along with Palpatine and the Jedi and accept a Jedi protector. I have no choice about that.

You may be right. I may be wrong to judge Dooku, but my feelings tell me he is behind it. The truth to the matter, as you pointed out, is that we don't know who did it. It is dangerous to jump to conclusions.

I've already told you that two Jedi will be added to my security force. Perhaps with Obi-Wan Kenobi around, the attacker will be made known. I know you are ready to be my decoy. Thank you for constantly reminding me. With everything that is happening, and has happened, I need that reminder of your loyalty. I will do my best to stay out of danger, but you know that danger seems to find me.

I do look foreward to seeing Obi-Wan again. It has been far to long since I've seen him. I also wonder about his apprentice. It is true that apprentices can be young, but remember, Obi-Wan was made a Jedi Knight ten years ago. I don't know how long he's had his apprentice, but I'm not expecting a child, more like an older teen, I think.

Oh my! Obi-Wan and his apprentice arrived while you were out of the room. I can hardly believe it. He looks so different now. Of course, it has been ten years. And he grew facial hair. I greeted them, then saw his apprentice. I did not recognize him at first, after all, boys grow. But then, I saw him for who he is. Anakin Skywalker. The little boy I met when we were stranded on Tatooine. I don't know if you know this, but he was the one that made it possible for us to get the ship fixed. He is also the one that destroyed the droid control ship durring the invasion. He told be he would be trained, but I didn't think...Oh, that's right! After the invasion and before the peace ceremony, Annie told me he was Obi-Wan's apprentice. I'd forgotten all about him. I don't know how long they will be protecting me. You know how I feel about security.

Something that went on between Obi-Wan and Anakin disturbs me though. Obi-Wan was telling me that their duty was to protect me, not find the attacker. Anakin promised they would find theattacker. They had a discussion in front of me that I feel would have been better to discuss alone. I tried to diffuse the tension between the Jedi by suggesting that the mystery may solve itself while they are around. It seemed to have worked a bit.

Oh, Dorme. It seems all you handmaidens are stricken with Senators. I admit some of them are quite good looking, but do not try to hook me up with any of them. Corde was trying to get me with Bail Antilles, and I told her, before her death, that I just haven't found the one for me yet.

I assure you, I will be careful. It has been a long day. I'm going to retire for the night, but first, I need to cover a cam the Jedi put in my bedchamber. I don't like the idea of Anakin watching me. I know he won't like it, so I've programmed R2-D2 to keep an eye...optical sensor...open for any...

I'm sorry. Anakin just peeked in here. He didn't like me covering the cam, but I told him R2 is on guard and he accepted that. If there are any intruders that somehow get past the Jedi and the regular security, R2 will sound an alarm. Goodnight, Dorme. We must both get some sleep. Maybe in the morning, things will settle back to the dull routine of a Politician.

Padme
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Note 7:
Padmé,

You are right…it wasn’t the Senate’s action that caused the Naboo victory, but Palpatine DID try. How could he not try? He was our Senator after all. Padmé Amidala!!!! You should be ashamed of yourself! How could you possibly even THINK Palpatine used the situation to become Supreme Chancellor? He is a good man, and has always thought of the goodness of the people. He didn’t ask to be elected Supreme Chancellor, did he? I mean…because of our situation, the people of the Republic had sympathy for him and then made him Supreme Chancellor. There is no way he could have used the situation to become Supreme Chancellor unless he had set up the whole Naboo Invasion! There is no way he would have done that….that’s crazy! You know how worried and concerned he was during that time. He’s not bad, Padmé. I can’t believe that came out of your thoughts…Palpatine using the situation! That’s real low thinking, Padmé. I can’t believe you would say something so horrible about someone you have known for years. And you of all people! You’re a politician yourself. I didn’t think that you thought so lowly of your own kind.

Well, there isn’t really much we can say or do about this development. You ARE in danger, and you’ll have to trust the rest of us to handle it. I’m sure no one wants war, and Palpatine (despite your mean comment you made about him) will try his best to prevent it, along with Bail Antilles and the Jedi.

I know you don’t like being protected, and being away from your vote, but you really have no choice. Your life is far more important than a vote…no matter how important that vote is to you. You must accept this.

Until we learn more about who might be behind the attempts on your life, try to relax and think about all possibilities. If you want, I can help you come up with a list. Maybe we’ll come up with more people, and then we can try to narrow it down a little. You are a very outspoken, intelligent, and persuasive person. I’m sure that several people might have a reason to want you dead.

Will you be staying here on Coruscant, or will you be leaving? I fear for your safety, as I have told you many times. How do you like having Jedi protectors? Personally, I wouldn’t mind it too much. How much do you trust this Obi-Wan Kenobi? I know you said he helped you out in the Naboo situation…but can he fully be trusted?

You never told me much about your trip to Tatooine 10 years ago. So Obi-Wan’s apprentice is a boy that you met ten years ago? You said that he’s the one that made it possible for you to get your ship fixed. Really? How did that come about, and how old was he then? He also destroyed the control ship? Huh…was he a Jedi then? Duh…he had to be. They only take Jedi when they are babies. He goes by the name Annie? LOL, isn’t that a girl’s name? He must get made fun of a lot, but I bet he doesn’t go by that anymore.

Hmmm…so Obi-Wan and Anakin had a heated debate in front of you? Great…I hope they learn to pay more attention to your possible danger instead of trying to battle with each other. I don’t think I’ve ever seen two Jedi fight. I hope they learn to control themselves on the job.

Ummm….actually I was mistaken when I saw “the Senator.” In fact, it was really Anakin that I was talking about. I hadn’t gotten a good look at him. He looks so young….much too young for me. I feel silly for calling him handsome. He’s just a boy.

Corde tried to hook you up with Bail Antilles? Didn’t she know that he was married? Maybe she didn’t…I just happened to catch that piece of information when I was looking at a news magazine. He married very young…he was a newly wed at the beginning of the Naboo Invasion. He doesn’t have any children, does he? And what do you think of his wife, Sara? Have you ever met her?

If I were you, I’d be nervous around Anakin. I think he likes you. You should go up to him and tell him that you don’t appreciate a little boy liking you. I heard that he just turned 20. I think you made a good move by covering up that cam.

Padmé !!!!!!!!!!! What just happened? I heard R2’s alarm sound…and Typho, and the security entered your room. I heard the alarm the same time they did. Has an attempt been made on your life? Ew!!!!! What are those chopped up pieces of insect doing in here? I just looked at one of the ends closely and I saw this big stinger sticking out of the end. Don’t tell me those things are that dangerous centipede variety. I see that your window has been broken into. Those disgusting creatures must have gotten in through the hole…but where are the Jedi? They should be protecting you. It was an attempt on your life, wasn’t it?



Dorme
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Note 8:
Dorme,

If you are done with your reprimand, I would like to explain. I did not mean to say anything bad about Palpatine. Yes, he did everything he could do for Naboo. But, he was the one that suggested I call for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum's leadership when Valorum was our strongest supporter. And, I am not saying Palpatine conjured up the whole invasion to become Supreme Chancellor, but you have to admit the situation helped him become Supreme Chancellor. I agree that it's absurd and unlikely that he planned the invasion to get into a position of such power, so please do not go around telling everyone that I said He's evil, because I did not say that, nor did I mean to imply it. And I think very highly of our people. I know that Palpatine will do whatever he can to avoid war.

I know that my life is more important than this vote, but I do feel strongly about it. As I have said before, I have seen enough war and bloodshed, and I have no desire to see any more.

I appreciate your offer to help me come up with a list of who would want me dead. I agree that there would be many who want me dead, and the Trade Federation is high on my list. The attack is on my mind right now, since we'd been talking about that in these notes. I just hope the Jedi can help find the attacker, as Ani has told me.

I will be staying on Coruscant. Between Captain Typho and Obi-Wan Kenobi, they won't let anything bad happen to me. I guess I don't mind the Jedi as much as I thought. Obi-Wan left to assess the security on the lower floors. I trust Obi-Wan with my life. He freed me from the custody of the Trade Federation droids, and he and Qui-Gon Jinn helped greatly in the situation. He can be trusted. He would do anything to protect me since I am under his charge now.

Tatooine has never really come up in those ten years. Ani risked his life in a pod race, and Qui-Gon risked all our lives by betting our ship on that race. I was so mad at him then. I wish he was still around. That man had a way of growing on me. Anyway, back to Ani, he was nine at the time we met, and no, he wasn't a Jedi then. Get this, he was a slave. And Ani is just a nickname. You are right. He probably doesn't like me calling him that anymore.

Fight? I wouldn't exactly call the disagreement between the two a fight. More like an apprentice wanting to do something his master did not approve of. I think it would be a matter of Anakin learning when it is proper to speak. I don't think it would get in the way of them protecting me.

Ah, so your mysterious senator is my young protector? I find that funny. I don't think that he is old enough to marry, and I'm not sure how the Jedi feel about dating handmaidens. Not that it would be a bad thing. Yes, Corde tried to set me up with Bail. I didn't know he was married, and I doubt she knew either. I knew he didn't have any romantic interests in me. That would explain it. I have never met Sara or any children. I don't know if he has any.

Anakin being around does make me nervous. He looks at me with something in his eye, something I don't know if I like. I think that I should tell you something. I have a plan that Anakin doesn't like and Obi-Wan doesn't know about. I want to put myself out to be bait for the attacker to see if it will return. If it does, I am sure the Jedi will get the being responsable and the problem will be solved.

Well, goodnight. Please don't worry about me tonight. Anakin assured me he will keep his senses on the room while I sleep tonight. And R2 is programmed to alarm us if anything happens.

Oh, Dorme! I didn't think anything would happen tonight! I'm so shaken up about the whole thing.

I was sleeping soundly, and next I know, I open my eyes and see a blur of light swinging right in front of me. I sat up and Anakin was standing on my bed. Then, Obi-Wan crashed through the window, and Anakin took off. I don't know exactly what happened, but those centipede things are deadly. Anakin saved my life, and I think they've gone after the attacker.

Oh, I am so glad you are close. When I think of how close they must have been to stinging me... I know the Jedi will be back to explain things when they can. I just don't know what to do right now. Thank you for checking on me so fast.


Padmé
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Note 9:
Padmé,

I’m sure that when Palpatine suggested that you make the call for the vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum, he had no idea that he would be nominated. I believe that he was acting out of his honest good intentions, and thought that a different Supreme Chancellor would be able to deal with the situation better. You know that Palpatine always has had good intentions for us. Yes, the situation helped him become Supreme Chancellor, but it occurred by accident. How can you say, “I agree that it’s absurd and unlikely that he planned the invasion to get into a position of power.” It’s more than unlikely! He’s not that type of person! He would be corrupt if he did that…not only corrupt, but worse than corrupt. But he’s not like that. Why do you think he’s been voted the least corrupt Supreme Chancellor every year in our news media? I’m not saying that you think he’s evil…but just be careful what others might think you mean. I’m glad that you realize that Palpatine would do whatever he could to avoid war.

Everything will work out fine; you’ll see. With you and the other Loyalists, along with the Jedi Council and Palpatine, the vote will be defeated, and we will not have to worry about a war. Just trust your friends.

You think the Trade Federation might have something to do with this? I do have to admit…they had to go through many procedures and trials because you defeated them 10 years ago. I’m sure they are embarrassed. And then there is of course Dooku, whom you brought up originally. Who else? My brain isn’t working right now, and I can’t think of anyone else.

It is good that you can have such justified faith in Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi.

So this Anakin kid risked his life 10 years ago in a pod race, and won his freedom by that. Wow…how did he become a Jedi? I thought Jedi were raised from birth. I heard that Anakin just turned 20…so that means he was almost 10 when he won the race. How did a slave become a Jedi? I thought the Jedi followed certain rules about who could become a Padawan and who couldn’t? Why the exception for this boy?

Well this Anakin boy better not mess up protecting you…if he makes a mistake, it could end your life. I’m relieved that his master is with us, and that he is the real Jedi assigned to protecting you. Anakin seems like he likes you. You better be careful around him. I wouldn’t trust him if he were alone with you!

Yes, I mistakingly thought that Anakin was a Senator. Yeah, he’s only 20. That’s too young for most people to marry. How can you say, “I’m not sure how the Jedi feel about dating handmaidens. Not that it would be a bad thing.” Or were you making that comment in reference to me? You’re not starting to have feelings for him, are you? He’s 5 years younger than us, and just look at him.

Guess what, I just found out…Bail’s wife is pregnant, so they’re going to have a baby. She’s just newly pregnant, about a month, so not very many people know about it. Did you hear that before I did, or am I the first to tell you? I also heard that this is Bail and Sara’s first child, and Bail himself just found out. The other members of the Loyalist committee are excited for him.

Don’t let Anakin bother you. If he gives you un appropriate looks, tell him.

Because of this most recent attempt on your life, feel free to talk to me if you need someone to talk to. I would be so scared if I were you…someone tried to kill you twice.

So Anakin saved your life, huh. Well you can’t help but feel grateful for that. I’m sure Obi-Wan would have saved your life if Anakin would have allowed him.

Has either Anakin or Obi-Wan come back yet? If so, do you know if they learned anything else? And will there be a change in plans? It’s scary to think that someone would try to…and almost succeeded in killing you, while your entire security staff was in the building, along with a Jedi Master and a Jedi Padawan. Something must be done. Really, I do not feel you are safe, and I’m sure the rest of the security staff would agree with me.

It is both my duty as your friend, and as your protector to respond quickly to emergency situations.

What is the word in the Senate? Have they heard about this attempt? And the Jedi Council? Surely, someone must have an opinion on the situation. What do YOU think?


Your handmaiden,
Dorme
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Note 10:
Dorme,

Will you please get off me about that? I know I ned to watch what I say, but I thought I could get away with telling you how I feel without getting a grilling from you. Yes, Palpatine is doing a great job. I'm not saying he isn't. I know that there are basically two chances that he is corrupted...slim chance, and no chance. And please don't read anything negative into that.

I hold a lot of trust in my friends. I just hope that the Loyalists are enough to stop the vote for an army.

Oh, Dorme, my mind is still swirling with the attempt with the deadly creatures tonight. I can't think right now of anyone else who may be behind this. I just hope that Obi-Wan returns safely. I still can't believe he crashed through the window like that. Any normal person would have fallen to their death, but a Jedi would have a better chance of surviving.

About Anakin, I heard Qui-Gon Jinn refer to him as "the choosen one". I don't know what it means, but I think it's safe to assume the Jedi Council made an exception to the rule for him. I remember that it was Qui-Gon's dying wish that Obi-Wan train Anakin.

I know your concern about Anakin. I don't think he would do anything to bring harm to me. I do think he likes me. I probably shouldn't say this, but shortly after we met, he told me he would marry me. I reminded him that he was just a kid, but he reminded me that he wouldn't be a kid forever. I don't think that means anything now, but it makes me wonder.

When I told you “I’m not sure how the Jedi feel about dating handmaidens. Not that it would be a bad thing.”, I didn't mean anything against you or the Jedi. I don't know if Jedi are allowed to date, period. I don't know if I'm getting feelings for him. I have fond memories of my time with him 10 years ago.

That is wonderful news, Bail becoming a father. I always seem to be the last to know. I am so excited for him. I'll have to have a baby gift basket sent to him, colors that could be for a boy or a girl, of course.

I will let Anakin know not to look at me in a certain way. It isn't that he gives me unappropriate looks, it's just that sometimes he looks...hungry? I don't know if that's the right word.

Obi-Wan and Anakin has just returned. I'll continue this note after talking with them.

They have just let me know what they learned. It was a bounty hunter that tried to kill me tonight. There was a chase and they caught up with her and questioned her. Just when she was going to say who she worked for, she was killed. Obi-Wan told me when he looked up, he saw someone flying away with a rocketpack on his back. He's gone to the Jedi Temple to ID the dart that killed the bounty hunter. I don't know of any change in plans yet. I will let you know if...when there are any.

Padme
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Note 11:
Padmé,

I’m sorry for making such a big deal about the Palpatine issue, but I just thought I needed to talk to you about that. Of course you can tell me how you feel, and I’ll try not to offend you. I’m sorry for doing so with the Palpatine issue. I don’t read anything negative into what you said. You are being very factual, saying that, “there are basically two chances that he is corrupted…slim chance, and no chance.” I will now drop the subject unless you have any new insights into it.

Remember that good always prevails, Padmé. I believe that the Loyalists have the ability to make the rest of the Senate see how wrong it would be to create the army. If we fail, remember that we tried our very best to prevent this war from happening…that’s all anyone can do.

I heard that Obi-Wan and Anakin have come back. It’s almost 2:00 in the morning. I’m sure they’re very tired, but have you been able to learn anything from them yet? Didn’t Anakin go with him? I haven’t seen Anakin around…and someone said he came back with Obi-Wan. Yeah…I can’t believe Obi-Wan crashed through that window. He must have had faith that he would be okay.

You heard someone refer to Anakin as “the chosen one?” That’s weird. I don’t know what to make of it. The Jedi are weird anyway, I don’t think I’ll ever understand them. It was Qui-Gon’s dying wish that Obi-wan train Anakin. OKAY…why would someone have that as their dying wish? As you can see, the Jedi are at a different level than me.

WHAT? Anakin told you that he would marry you shortly after you met. What a freak. Don’t you think that’s a little weird…I mean honestly. I’d stay as far away from him as I could, if I were you…especially with the way he’s been looking at you. Do you think that he still thinks he’s going to marry you….or do you wonder if you’re going to marry him? If it’s the latter, Padmé!!!!! How can I knock sense into you? He’s just a kid, and besides that, Jedi aren’t allowed to marry. (I just looked it up in a file.) The Jedi are actually expelled from the Order if they marry. Do me a favor and do not get too close to Anakin. All that Force stuff is a little freaky anyway.

Padmé…what do you mean when you said, “I don’t know if I’m getting feelings for him. I have fond memories of my time with him 10 years ago.” Padmé…what is going on with you? Do you like him, or do you just think you might because of what you told me about Anakin thinking he might marry you? If you HONESTLY have feelings for him, I will support you 100%, but make sure those are your genuine feelings. I will not support something that is not.

Yes, I think it is wonderful news that Bail is going to be a father too. Remember, the baby’s not due for like 8 more months, so there’s no need to go out and buy anything for it yet. Bail said that he and Sara don’t want to know if it’ll be a boy or a girl until it’s born…because they want it to be a surprise, so it’s a good idea that you’re going to get them something that could be for a boy or a girl.

I know what you mean when you said that Anakin gives you hungry looks. Just remember, if you don’t like those looks, they ARE inappropriate. He needs to act at a professional level. If you don’t share the attraction he obviously has for you, then he shouldn’t exhibit any feelings or looks that might make you uncomfortable.

Oh, so you have heard about Obi-Wan and Anakin!

So it was a Bounty hunter that tried to kill you? That’s not good…that means someone hired a bounty hunter to dispose of you. That also means that whoever hired the bounty hunter is not likely going to stop at this…and more bounty hunters might be sent after you. Oh, do be careful. Someone flying away with a rocket pack was seen as the possible person that killed the bounty hunter after you? That doesn’t sound too good. It means that the person probably has a large income…not many people can afford rocketpacks. So Obi-Wan went to the Jedi Temple to try to find out where the dart came from? That’s a good move on his part. I hope he finds out soon, so that we can keep you safe. As I have told you before, it is your safety that I worry about.

If Obi-Wan is looking at the dart, what is Anakin doing, or did Anakin go with Obi-Wan? I hope he has some kind of distraction other than you. You don’t need to be worrying about a love-struck Jedi Knight.

Let me know what is happening. Jar-Jar expresses his concern for you also.

If there is a professional killer involved, how can you be safe here? They could just go after you again? Something must be done…and until that time, everyone will be worried about you.

You must tell me what you learn from Obi-Wan, as soon as you talk with him again.


Dorme
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Note 12:
Dorme

Thank you for letting what I said about Palpatine drop. You haven’t offended me. Well, maybe for a moment, but I’m over that. I appreciate your words of comfort, good always prevails. I hope you are right about the Loyalists having the ability to make the rest of the Senate see how wrong it would be to create the army.

The only thing I know right now is that a Bounty Hunter was hired to kill me. She died before they learned who hired her. I don’t remember…did I tell you what they said happened yet? I will tell you in case I haven’t.

Obi-Wan grabbed onto a droid that delivered those creatures, and Anakin went to get a speeder. They were reunited and stayed in pursuit of the Bounty Hunter and Anakin disabled the airspeeder. She ran into a cantina and they caught her. She was going to tell who hired her, but another Hunter who took off with a rocket pack killed her.

I don’t pretend to know the answers about Anakin. Qui-Gon believes strongly in Anakin, and I think that’s why he wanted Anakin trained. As for Jedi, I think they are for us what we (women) are to men.

I don’t think Anakin’s a freak. When he told me he would marry me, he was an infatuated little boy. I told you I’m not sure of my feelings toward him, but I do not see myself as Mrs. Skywalker. I have too much to do right now to even think about guys, so don’t you worry. The fact you pointed out about Jedi not being allowed to marry is another thing. I don’t think it would be right for him to leave the Jedi Order for me, not that I have any romantic feelings for him. I will do my best to keep my distance from him, if you like.

I don’t really know what I feel about Anakin. Him being around is bringing back many memories of the Invasion. For such a young boy, he was rather brave, or stupid. He enjoyed riding a meter or so above the ground at 600 mph! If he hit a single outcropping of stone, he probably would not be around to tell about it. Don’t worry. I’m not going to act on anything in regards to Anakin until I know for sure what the feelings are.

I have learned that if the gender of a baby isn’t known, it is good to get things like blankets and bibs in yellow and green. Pink and blue are out, since there’s no telling what the baby will be. I think a boy would be embarrassed to find out he wore pink. I think I’ll look for a suitable gift after the whole threat on my life and the vote are over with.

I guess I have told you what happened. I am just so tired. I must admit that I am reading this note for the first time and responding to what I read in the order I am reading it. Maybe you see it as cheating, I know I should read through it before replying, but under the circumstances…well, you understand.

I do wonder what will be discovered about the dart. I’m not sure what Anakin is doing right now. I will let you know what’s going on. And let Jar-Jar know. I hate to have that Gungun worried about me. He can be so annoying, but he has been helpful.

I just received word that I’m being ordered to Naboo by Palpatine. They agree with you that I am not safe here. I guess Anakin went to speak with Palpatine to get me to go. That means that you will have to be me for a while, and I am to go with Anakin, traveling as refugees. I do not like it, but I have no choice but to go.

I’m going to have Jar-Jar take over when it comes to the Senatorial duties. I hope I’m not making a mistake by doing this. Good luck while I’m gone.


Padme
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Note 13:
Padmé,

You have much bigger problems to worry about than what the Senate will vote on on an issue. I know the issue is very important to you, but you must relax, and have faith in your friends. Your life is in danger. You don’t need to be worrying about how the Senate will vote. Your friends are here; so don’t worry about it. You put Jar-Jar in charge of your duties? I’m pretty sure he knows how you stand on all issues.

It relieves me to know what extent the Jedi went to try to catch your would be assassin. It disturbs me that she was killed, but at least they have a lead. You will have to keep me posted.

I cannot picture you as Mr. Skywalker either J Make sure you tell me about how things are going between you and Anakin. I don’t really like the idea that he is alone on this mission with you. Why did the Council do that? Why couldn’t they have switched it? Didn’t they realize that Anakin had feelings for you? I’m glad you wouldn’t allow him to leave the Jedi Order for you. I just wish he would stop displaying his obvious favoritism for you.

Okay, so you don’t know how you feel about Anakin? That’s dangerous, Padmé…because if he likes you, he might force you into a relationship. You have to know where you stand with him. Be sure to tell me when you are sure of your feelings too.

I’ll go out and look for a gift for Bail’s child with you. Bail’s a good guy, and I’d love to help you pick out something for the baby. I should hope that all this is over by the time Bail’s wife gives birth.

No, I don’t think that’s cheating…to reply to the note as you’re reading it. I usually read through a note once, and then start replying, but I still reply to it in the order that your note is, just to make sure I don’t leave anything out.

I hope you enjoy your time on Naboo. You must write to me often to let me know what’s going on. If Anakin makes a move you don’t like, hit him for me.

I don’t mind being you; you are my best friend, and it is my duty. I told you I would be your decoy any time you needed me.

You have already left on that transport, so you MUST tell me what is happening.

We’ll keep Jar-Jar in line. And I’m sure Palpatine will be understanding in this situation.

I hope to see you soon.


Dorme
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Note 14:
Dormé,

Thank you for the calming words of advice. I think that, if nothing else, I will use the time on Naboo to relax, take a break from the pressures of the Senate. I'm thinking of going to Lake Contry after talking with the Queen. Just make sure JarJar doesn't do anything to stupid, will you?

If I hear anything else about that bounty hunter, I will let you know. And don't worry about my feelings for Anakin. I'm to busy to think about marriage with ANYONE. I think the Council assigned him to protect me because Obi-Wan needs to follow the lead of the Kamino Saber Dart. That is what the bounty hunter was killed with. I think another reason they assigned Anakin to me is protecting me on Naboo is likely to be easier and safer then tracking down the being responsible for the attempts on my life. If I were in their position, I would have Obi-Wan expose the threat and Anakin do the protecting. Do you see what I mean?

I will not allow Anakin to force me into a relationship. Just remember, I am a strong minded woman. He's a kid. I will try to figure out my feelings for him while I'm on Naboo.

I look foreward to going baby shopping with you. Little babies are so precious and adorable, so long as they don't spit up on me. This should be over by the time 'Baby Bail' comes.

I'm glad you understand about my confusion with what I'd told you in the previous letter. It was hard for me to find quiet time to read it properly before replying.

I'm sure I will enjoy my time back home, and if Anakin tries anything, I will not be shy about hitting him for you.

I pray you will be safe while I am away. I would hate to loose another friend being my decoy.

I have to go. R2-D2 has somehow gotten us some food. I'm not sure how. Droids are not allowed in line. Before long, I will be home.


Padme
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Note 15:
Padmé,

I think going to the Lake Country is a very good idea. It is away from everything, and if the assassin were to learn that you have come to Naboo, I don’t think they would think of looking there. The only problem is it is so beautiful…it is kind of like a romantic setting. It might encourage Anakin to make inappropriate and unprofessional moves towards you.

There is nothing really going on in the Senate right now. It’s been bogged down with the argument over whether or not to create this army. No action can be taken until the Senate can vote on the action…and the vote is pretty well spilt right now. There are too many arguments going on…so many Senators have opinions to give. I don’t think anything will happen in the Senate while you are gone, so don’t be so concerned with Jar-Jar. You do have to give him some credit…he is a Representative to Naboo.

I’ll be sure to tell you everything that is going on in the Senate.

Thank you. Now I know that if you hear anything more about the bounty hunter you will tell me. I can see your point about why the Council might have assigned Anakin to protect you instead of tracing after the Kamino dart.

You have no idea how much it pleases me to know that you will not allow Anakin to force you into a relationship. I was a little worried about that. He certainly is a kid! All right, so you’re going to try to figure out your feelings for Anakin while you are on Naboo. I suppose that works.

I can’t wait until we can go baby shopping for Bail’s little one. LOL, that’s interesting…calling the child “Baby Bail.” J But what if it’s a girl…I don’t think it would want to be called Baby Bail. Yes, little babies are precious and adorable. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had a baby? What you would name it? What you would do with your future children?

I’ve often wondered that…ever since the end of the Naboo Invasion when we found out that your old handmaiden, Sabe, had already been married (at such a young age) and already had a baby. Wasn’t his name Han or something? It’s such a shame what happened to her husband, Caleb Solo. He was injured in some kind of accident, wasn’t he? Do you know what kind of accident it was? And now he has to be in a wheelchair. Sigh…I also heard that baby Han was kidnapped from them. That must have been terrible. Is that why Sabe quit your handmaiden service?

She lives on Naboo, doesn’t she? Are you going to see her? And what about your parents? When was the last time you saw them? Maybe you should stop by to see them. They must be worried sick about you after hearing all these attempts on your life. But would they want to see Anakin? I know how picky your parents are about class. Anakin was a former slave, and they might not want him in their house. They don’t think too highly of Jedi, do they?

Good. I’m glad you will not be shy about hitting Anakin for me if he tries anything you don’t like.

Padmé, I am not worried about my own safety. If I were, I would never have joined your handmaiden protection services. It is not for myself that I worry…it is for you that I worry. Stay safe, and keep your distance from Anakin. I don’t want him treating you in an unwelcome way.

Oh, so you are still on the transport ship and have not arrived on Naboo yet? Droids are very discriminated against in this galaxy. Maybe R2-D2 was able to sneak you some food somehow.

You must tell me how everything goes once you land. I will not stop worrying about you with those assassins after you, and with Anakin being all alone with you.


Dorme
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Note 16:
Dormé,

We're nearly to Naboo now. Don't worry about the 'romantic setting' of the Lake Country. I can take care of myself around Anakin. He's really opening up to me. I am begining to relax more around him. He isn't so intimidating as he was at first. He really hasn't changed that much in ten years, and oh the stories! He has had quite a few adventures.

I find I am relieved that the Senate is split. That means there are enough on our side to oppose the army. I will relax in regards to JarJar. If he doesn't have to do anything, he can't mess up anything. Sorry. I just can't help but think about his past history.

Under these circumstances, I am not sure if I will hear anything more about the Jedi. I do hope Obi-Wan is careful when he goes to Kamino. I think that if there is to be trouble, that is where it's bound to be.

If Bail's child is a girl, I won't call her baby Bail. I haven't really thought about children of my own. I know I would have to slow down a bunch to care for the child. What would I name it? I suppose that if it would be a girl, I would probably call her Leia. Luke for a boy. I don't know. You put me on the spot and those names just popped out. As for what I would do? I would care for the baby as best I could. If anything happened where I could not keep the child, I think it would break my heart.

I believe Sabe's baby was named Han, though I'm not sure why she choose that name. But, it's her baby. Well, he was. Until he was kidnapped. I may be wrong about Caleb, but I think he was actually injured trying to save little Han. After that, I actually pressured her to quit. The decision was hers to make, but I helped her decide to leave and be with her husband.

I was thinking about visiting her and my family, but I don't know yet if it would be a good idea. The more people that see me, the greater the chance my attacker will find me and try again to kill me. It has been a while since I've seen any of them, though. I will at least let them know I am safe. If I do visit them, I don't really have to tell them Anakin was a slave, do I? If they object to him being a Jedi, I can just tell them he is my personal bodyguard for the time being.

You tell me to stay safe, Dorme. I know you have gone through extensive training to take my place in situations such as this, but I worry for your safety. I want you to stay safe as well. I do not want to return to find you dead too.

The ship is getting ready to land right now. You know, I have wondered about R2-D2 ever since he saved the ship I escaped Naboo on at the begining of the invasion. He is a very resourceful droid.

I look foreward to seeing you safe when this is all over.


Padme
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Note 17:
Padmé,

Have you landed on Naboo yet? In your last letter you said you were “nearly to Naboo now.” You said Anakin’s really opening up to you? How? You’re beginning to relax around him? I would be scared if I were you…I mean the looks he gave you when we were on Coruscant. But, you said you could take care of yourself around him. I’ll trust your judgment on that. He’s been telling you stories? Really? Hmm…maybe I misjudged him.

Yes, I believe there are enough on our side to oppose the army, but not enough that either side is really controlling it. I don’t think Jar-Jar will have to say anything. Nothing has come up.

Obi-Wan has reported to the Jedi Council, though. He gave his report, of landing on Kamino. He said it’s a very rainy planet, and he met the Kaminoans. They don’t seem to be up to anything. He said they mentioned some Jedi Master Sypho-Dyas, who put in a Clone Order for the Republic. They clone on Kamino, and supposedly there is some huge Clone Army FOR THE REPUBLIC that they have. Obi-Wan saw them. He said they’re quite impressive. But the problem is the Jedi Council never authorized a creation of any Clone Army, and Jedi Master Sypho-Dyas was killed 10 years ago…before the Naboo Invasion. That means someone forged the Jedi Master’s signature…the order was put in 10 years ago. None of this is making any sense. No one in the Senate or Jedi Council knows anything about it. Obi-Wan hasn’t left Kamino yet. In his last report he said he was heading off to check on the Original for the clones…someone named Jango Fett? Anyway, we are anxiously awaiting another report from him.

So if you had a girl, you would name it Leia, and if you had a boy you would name it Luke. Hmmm…those are nice names. You certainly would have to slow down a LOT if you ever had children. I guess it’s good that you don’t have any.

Han isn’t THAT bad of a name. It’s kind of cute. Oh, so you believe Caleb was injured while trying to save Han? That would have been very brave of Caleb. He must have been a dedicated father and husband. Sabe is lucky. There are not many guys like that around. I’m glad you pressured her to quit, so that she could be with her husband. That was generous of you. Sabe was a very good handmaiden. You could have used her services for longer, but you cared about her enough to see that her husband needed her.

But Anakin is there to protect you, don’t forget…he is a Jedi. If you don’t feel safe knowing that, then someone else should have protected you. I think it would be good for you to see your family again. They must be worried sick about you. I’m sure they’ve heard about the attacks on your life. You should really see them. When’s the last time you saw them? Haven’t you already told them that Anakin was a slave…when you first told of the Naboo invasion? They might remember his name. But won’t your parents be able to tell that he is a Jedi even if you don’t tell them. He DOES have a lightsaber. But maybe…he’s young enough…maybe you can pretend he’s your boyfriend…or like you said, a body guard. But then won’t they be more worried if you say he is your body guard. They’d wonder why you’d need one, right?

Please do not think of my safety. I will be fine. No attack has been made against me. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not. Maybe the assassins are aware that you left Coruscant.

Yes, R2 is a very resourceful droid. I hope you never lose him. He has been so good to you.

So you said the ship was getting ready to land? I assume you’re on land now.

I will continue to keep you informed on the events in the Senate.



Dorme
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Note 18:
Dormé,

I have forgotten how beutiful and green Naboo is. I felt a thrill when we landed at Theed and we left to update the Queen. I let her know about my plans to go to the Lake Country, but Anakin but in stating that "I am in charge of security". I let him know in no uncertain terms that this is my planet and I know it better than he does. Right now, I am looking over the lake I visited frequently as a child. It is so peaceful.

Anakin has been opening up to be by telling stories. Things he did with his friends on Tatooine, some of the adventures he had with Obi-Wan, stuff like that. I can't help but relax around him. I am still alert for any troubles with him, but he is again becoming my friend like he was ten years ago. It is easy to misjudge beings, so don't be hard on yourself about it.

I do wish the whole army thing would get resolved, and the mystery of my attacker. Thankyou for the update, though there wasn't much to report.

A Clone army for the Republic? That doesn't sound good. As if someone wanted to have the army all ready to use the moment it was authorized. I don't like the sounds of it. That is strange that someone used the name of a dead Jedi Master, who would never have ordered the clones to begin with. I hope Obi-Wan is careful when he meets Jango Fett. If he is the origional for a clone army, then he must be quite a warrior himself. Let me know what you hear from him.

Yes, my life would have to make many changes if I was to become a mother. I'm not sure I would be able to slow down enough.

I admit you may be right about Han. It's just I wouldn't name any child of mine that. Sabe is lucky, and yet has been through a lot. She is enjoying her time with Caleb, though I think she longs for the days she served me.

I actually stopped by to see my parents before heading to the Lakes. They were not exactly comfortable around Anakin, but I told them it was for my safety, and they were curteous toward him. They were worried about me, but they know I am safe with my Jedi protector. They didn't like that Anakin had been a slave. They shrugged it off as the past. They are understanding people. They know the past isn't now. They actually felt safer for me knowing I have a bodyguard. They heard of the attacks, and feared I was dead.

I hope the assassin(s) will leave us both alone.

Keep safe, and keep me informed as to what is going on there. I will see you when I am able to return.

Padme
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Note 19:
Padmé,

How could you forget the beauty of your own planet? You must have been VERY distracted these past few years to do that. Anakin dared to pretend he was in charge of everything? Is he arrogant? Or am I reading his reaction wrong?

I’m glad you are at the lake. You must tell me what you do all day with Anakin there. Do you try to keep your distance from him, or are you talking to him? I’d keep my distance from him if I were you.

Anakin’s been telling you stories of past missions? They must be interesting. Okay, I guess if you feel it’s okay to relax around him, go ahead. So he’s becoming a good friend of yours. Hopefully he’ll stop there and won’t try to pursue a romantic relationship.

I have something more to report. Obi-Wan has informed the Senate that during his visit with Jango Fett, he became very suspicious of the man. As he entered the room, Jango saw a jet pack and what looked like the same armor that the bounty hunter that shot the dart was wearing. Apparently Jango didn’t know what the army was created for. Obi-Wan trusted that from him, however, he made a mention of a person named Tyranus. That’s who Jango said recruited him. I’ve never heard of anyone named that, have you? I did a search for him on the Republic network, but found nothing. Obi-Wan knew there was something wrong, and he strongly suspected Jango Fett. As Jango Fett was leaving in his ship (Slave I), Jango saw him and attacked him. They fought and fought and fought, and Jango wasn’t messing around. Jango’s son, Boba, seems to be a brat, and tried shooting Obi-Wan down with the ship’s guns. Obi-Wan barely escaped from that fight alive. Just before Jango’s ship left the ground, he threw a homing beacon on it. Obi-Wan immediately got into his own ship, and is now in pursuit of this bounty hunter. That is as much as I know right now.

Yes, the army is supposedly a clone army for the Republic. Yes! The scary part is the plans for it were created 10 years ago! Just after the Naboo Invasion! That makes no sense. It does seem like someone wanted to have that army ready to use the moment it was authorized. But NO ONE in the Senate is in the position to call for an authorization. It would have to be voted on. Surely the person couldn’t have been stupid enough to think that it would actually pass. I don’t like this at all. I agree; it is strange that someone used the name of a dead Jedi Master who never would have ordered the army to begin with. Maybe the Kamioians felt that a Jedi Knight was a respectable source, representing the true needs of the Republic. Whoever placed the order certainly thought ahead.

Do not worry about it. I wouldn’t name my child Han either. It sounds like Sabe is having a good life. I’m pleased to hear it. Do you get to see her often?

So you did stop by your parents before heading to the Lakes? Well I’m glad you saw them! Remember, I was pushing for you to see them! Poor Anakin. I hope they didn’t make him feel too bad about his former social position. At least they were courteous towards him. Well I’m glad your parents eventually approved of Anakin being your protector.

I have a feeling Obi-Wan is chasing your assassin, so do not worry so much. Obi-Wan said he’s headed in a different direction than Naboo, so you should be safe.


Let me know how you are doing.


Yours,
Dorme
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Note 20:
Dormé,

Hey, when a being is away from a place for a while, the memory of it either dims or grows out of proportion. And yes, I have been distracted. About Anakin, I think he was just excited to have his first solo mission and wanted to prove how good he could do.

I have been talking with Anakin. Recently, we had a picnik on the grasses. We had a good conversation. Talking like old friends. I really don't see why you...well, I take that back. I must tell you right out, he is in love with me. I have strong feelings for him too. One night, we talked and agreed that it would be best for both of us to ignore our feelings for each other. It would destroy us if we left our lives as they are to be with each other. And I won't live a lie.

Hmm. Jango Fett, huh? Tyranus? I've never heard of anyone by that name. I'm relieved to hear Obi-Wan wasn't killed by the Fetts. I hope he is careful. I appreciate him getting to the bottom of this mystery, but I don't know what I would do if another Jedi was killed for my safety.

I do not have much time right now to write much more. We are leaving for Tatooine soon. Anakin has been having bad dreams about his mother. He's convinced his mother is in danger and I agreed to go with him to find her. I don't think she's in danger, but whatever would ease his mind would be good, I think.

As always, I will let you know what's going on.

Padme
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Note 21:
Padmé,

I see. It sounds like you’re having a lot of fun on Naboo, and that’s good. Why does it not surprise me that Anakin is in love with you? I TOLD you he was! But you have strong feelings for him too? If that’s true, I have to respect your opinion of the guy. But you must tell me for sure what your “strong feelings” are for him. Is it love? And if you are both in love, how can you ignore your feelings for each other? I would find that impossible.

Obi-Wan has reported yet again, and has said he tracked Jango Fett to a place called Geonosis. At the planet he found a huge Trade Federation invasion army, so it is clear that that is where the Separatists are headquartered at. He is landing on the planet now, and intends to give the place a through investigation. Jango Fett tried to kill him once he realized he was being followed. They are not playing any games. Something very serious is going on there. I hope Obi-Wan can find out what it is without getting hurt. I’m sure Obi-Wan will be very careful, and don’t forget, he was able to defeat and kill a Sith while he was still a Jedi Padawan.

You and Anakin are going to Tatooine? Isn’t that a desert planet? Anakin’s been having bad dreams about his mother? Why would that make him go to her….how can he be so convinced that she is in danger, just because of a dream? Well, I hope she’s all right. You’ll have to tell me what you find once you land there.

For now, that’s all there is to report. As soon as Obi-Wan finds out what is going on with this planet he’s found, I’ll let you know.


Dorme

PS Stay safe. I heard Tatooine is not the best planet in the galaxy. Besides, that, it’s not even in the Republic, is it? It’s owned by the Maurders, or at least I thought it was.
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Note 22:
Dormé,

Naboo was fun. I do think my strong feelings for him is love. As for ignoring the feelings, well let's just say that due to the danger Anakin feels his mother is in, we're putting love on hold for now.

I'm glad to hear that you heard from Obi-Wan. That means he's still safe. A Trade Federation Army at Geonosis? That doesn't sound good. I, too, hope Obi-Wan is careful there. He did kill a Sith when he was younger, but there is a difference between one Sith and an army.

We have landed on Tatooine and will be searching for his mother soon. It is a desert planet. Hot and dry. Water is very precious here. I guess that Anakin believes the dreams he's had are not just dreams, but visions. I know it can be dangerous here, but Anakin needs to know his mother is safe. I will let you know how things go.

Padme
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Note 23:
Padmé,

Have you told Anakin that you love him? Maybe he needs to hear it. Maybe you two can work out a marriage, even though it would be complicated. Nothing would please me more than to see you married to a man you truly love. Have you discussed it?

Have you arrived on Tatooine yet? You told me you were headed there.

No new reports from Obi-Wan have come in. I hope everything is going well for him on Geonosis. As far as we know he is safe, but we have not heard from him in a while.

You must tell me what you and Anakin find on Tatooine. I overheard that Anakin rescued his mother when he was 11 and freed her. She then went off to be with Anakin’s father. Is that true? Or was that only a rumor? What is Anakin’s family like?

And from what Obi-Wan said earlier, yes there does seem to be a Trade Federation Army at Geonosis. I’m not sure what’s going on there, but something MUST be happening. I’m sure it’s not a coincidence that Obi-Wan tracked that Jango Fett to Geonosis, and that same planet also has lots of Trade Federation ships. I’m sure Obi-Wan will be careful. He IS a Jedi Knight, and should know how to take care of himself. I do get a little worried for him though. You are right; there is a difference between one Sith and an army. As soon as he reports back, I’ll contact you. I promise.

Okay, so you have landed on Tatooine now? Very good. I hope Anakin’s mother is all right. Let me know what is going on with you.


Dorme
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Note 24:
Dormé,

I'm not sure I can bring myself to tell him that I love him. Right now, I don't know if that would help. We haven't really discussed marriage in depth.

You haven't heard from Obi-Wan? I hope he is safe. I really don't want to hear of his death. I'm still getting over the incident at the landing pad.

Anakin and I have landed. We went to the moisture farm where his family lives. It turns out that things were more complicated in his life than him just being a young slave, but I won't get into that now. I'm a bit worried about Anakin. He left me with his family so he could find his mother. He's been gone a while, and I don't know when he'll be back.

All you were asking about is true. He did rescue her from slavery. His family is nice, though right now they are concerned. It turns out that Anakin was right to worry about his mother. Tusken Raiders, a nomadic people, stole her away. His father, Cliegg, lost a leg trying to rescue her. And now Anakin has gone off alone to get her.

I'm rambling, aren't I. I'm sorry.

Hmm. Whatever is going on sounds big. Jango Fett, clone army, Trade Federation. The Galaxy is already in enough turmoil with the Seperatist movement breaking up the Republic. I hate to think of what other stresses may be put on the Republic.

I appreciate your updates. I will let you know about Anakin's mother when he returns with news. She's a nice lady. I hate to see harm come to her.


Padme
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Note 25:
Padmé,

If you truly love Anakin, then you should not be able to stop yourself from expressing your love to him. You have no idea how much help it is when one person tells another that they have feelings for that person. I don’t want to push you, and I want you to make any decisions regarding a relationship yourself.

And not much has changed since your last letter. We have still not heard from Obi-Wan. I don’t know if we should worry or not. I hope he doesn’t get killed either. Something very not right is going on at Geonosis. There have been no attempts on my life, so it is my guess that the assassin knows that you left the capital. I hope he does not trace it back to where you really are.

Okay, so you and Anakin have landed? Good. You went to his family’s moisture farm? What is it like? I’ve never been inside a moisture farmer’s house. And what do you think of his relatives? His life has been more complicated than just him being a young slave. I wish you would go into detail.

You said that you’re worried about Anakin because he left you and went to go find his mother? Wouldn’t his mother be at his family house? Or was there something you did not tell me?

So I was correct about the slave rescue thing that Anakin did? That’s what I thought. Oh, so his family is nice. What do they think of you? Do they think that they would accept you as Anakin’s girlfriend or wife?

Nevermind…I hadn’t read far enough into your letter. So some Tusken Raiders stole Anakin’s mother away from his family? That doesn’t sound good. I can see why Anakin would have left to go after her. I hope she is all right. His father lost a leg trying to rescue her? That must have been so heartbreaking for Anakin’s father. He must have thought he was useless, and that his wife would die.

Does Anakin know what he’s doing? If Anakin’s father lost his leg while attempting to rescue her, who knows what they could do to Anakin.

I have another question for you about Anakin. I heard some people talking, and they said that Anakin has asthma. Do you know if that’s true?

No, I don’t think you were rambling. I WANT to know what is going on with you. It’s important to me, and I think it’s interesting. Please continue to give me details.

Yeah, it certainly does sound big. I only wish Obi-Wan would report back to us soon. We’re all starting to get a little worried. Poor Palpatine must feel terrible. He’s Supreme Chancellor and has to deal with a possible war. Everyone on Coruscant is very stressed right now. Yes, the Republic is certainly going through a lot right now…Jango Fett, the clone army, the Trade Federation, and the Separatist movement. It’s hard to imagine that there had been peace in the Republic from the end of the Trade Federation to now. 10 years of perfect peace. It seems like so much is going wrong right now. I guess with 10 years of peace, we were due for some trouble.

Please let me know about Anakin’s mother as soon as you can, and let me know about Anakin when he returns. I will do the same for you about Obi-Wan. Hopefully Anakin’s mother is all right.


I wish you luck on Tatooine. I’m sure with Anakin being gone, you are getting a chance to know Anakin’s family. That’s good.



A worried friend,
Dorme
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Note 26:
Dormé,

You're right, Dorme. I should tell him. Especially now. Anakin has returned with his mother. She's in bad shape. Owen and Cliegg has taken her to a med center. There is not much in the way of good medical help here, but she'll get the best available. I'll see to that.

Anakin isn't the same right now. When he returned, he carefully placed his mother on a sleep-couch, and he stayed with her for some time. When she left, he went to work on a mechanical project of some sort. He seems...dark now. I'm going to see if I can get him to talk.

I hope nothing wrong has happened on Geonosis. Not hearing from Obi-Wan has me a little worried. I am glad to hear that no attempts have been made on your live. I've been left alone here, too. The assassin must have left.

A moisture farm is...quaint. Dusty. But then, it's Tattooine. It is nicer than slave quarters in Mos Espa. Anakin's relatives are nice. His brother's girlfriend, Beru, is a lovely girl. I think his family likes me. But they are all worried about Shmi.

With your question about his mother, normally she would be with the family. But a while ago, she was away from the house and Tusken Raiders attacked and took her. Cliegg lost his leg going after her, but he could not find her. I don't know how Anakin found her, and rescued her alone, when a large group of grown men could not do the same.

I happen to know that Anakin does have asthma. It doesn't make him any less a friend or protector.

Owen just returned from town. I'm going to find out how she is doing. Then, Im going to talk to Anakin and find out what's wrong.


Padme
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Note 27:
Padmé,

Have you told Anakin your true feelings for him yet? He DID look pretty upset when I saw him on the holo message. I was in Palpatine’s office to hear Obi-Wan’s message, just so you know.

I’m sorry to hear about Anakin’s mother. You said she is in bad shape. Owen and Cliegg were able to take her over to the med center? I hope she is all right! Do you have any idea what the chances of survival would be? I’m sure you do not want to talk about her injuries, as it must have affected you greatly, but do the doctors think she’ll be okay? What were the extent of her injuries? I hope there is enough medical help on Tatooine. It’s not even in the Republic! Who knows what kinds of standards they have here…we don’t know if it would pass the Republic’s laws. You must tell me if you receive any more news on her. I’d love to hear how she’s doing!

I can understand how upset Anakin must be. That poor boy lived with his mother for 9 years in slavery, and they were each other’s only companions. At least Anakin was able to spend some time with her before she went off to the med center, right? It must have really hurt him to see his mother in bad shape, suffering. Were you able to talk to him?

Well as we know from Obi-Wan’s report from Geonosis, all is NOT well. Obi-Wan was giving us his up updates when a Trade Federation droid dacka started shooting at him. And according to his report, it is Nute Gunray and Rune Hakko who want you dead, and who sent Jango Fett after you. Can you believe it? It must have been because they felt jealous of you, and were angry that you destroyed their attempt at invading Naboo, and you embarrassed them. They had to go through several trials in the Supreme Court, and the entire Trade Federation must have gone through embarrassment. I guess we might have known that it was them.

But then Obi-Wan went on to say that Count Dooku has gotten the backing of the Trade Federation, the Banking Clan, the Commerce Guild, the Corporate Alliance, the Maurders, and several other organizations. As Supreme Chancellor Palpatine put it, “he must have made a treaty with them.” But he’s preparing for war, Padmé! Obi-Wan reported overhearing a conversation in which they talked about droid armies, about how they will crush the Republic. Dooku has gone too far this time, and it is clear they are planning for an attack against the Republic.

Something must be done. Due to this information, the top members in the Republic, even the Loyalist Committee members, such as Bail Antilles, are convinced that we need an army. We have to defend ourselves. The only problem is that we have no trained army yet. There is that clone army…and that is the only way we could hope to counter the attack. However, knowing how the Senate works, they will never approve the use of a clone army.

Someone in the room suggested that this is a crisis, and during a crisis the Supreme Chancellor can be given emergency powers, so that he could decide whatever he wanted without going through the Senate.

Palpatine is not very optimistic about that proposal. He doesn’t see how anyone would have the courage to make “such a radical amendment.”

The Jedi are far too outnumbered, and yes, there will be war. There’s no way to avoid it now. If the Separatists, the Count Dooku’s Rebellion, have captured Obi-Wan, which is pretty evident by the Trade Federation droid, then we must counter the attack. There are not enough Jedi in the galaxy to be able to combat two huge droid armies. I’m sorry that this has to be the way, but we are living in a dark time. Perhaps the war will not last long.

The person that brought up the crises idea seemed to have the opinion that YOU would make the proposal for the emergency powers.

Poor Jar-Jar overheard that comment and agreed to make the call. Palpatine scheduled an emergency meeting to make the proposal. I could not get to Jar-Jar to try to change his mind. I know we are in a crisis, but giving emergency powers to anyone does not seem like a good idea. Maybe I’m just being stupid, but I don’t like the idea of it. Palpatine is good at making judgments, but…I like the idea of having democracy, and having Senators make their opinions. Without the Senate, everything will be according to Palpatine’s decisions.

I could not get to Jar-Jar, however, because Palpatine stopped me and asked how you were doing. I told him you were doing well, and that it didn’t appear as if anyone had made an assassination attempt on you. By the time I ended my conversation with him, Jar-Jar was gone. I could not reach him for an hour, and an hour from then was when the Senate session was scheduled for.

The Senate session took place, and Jar-Jar did make the proposal for giving the Supreme Chancellor emergency powers. All the Senators seemed in favor of it, and I’m sure it was a good decision, but it just makes me a little nervous to think that our fate is now going to be decided by the decisions of just one person.

Palpatine made a speech. He said, “It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy; I love the Republic. The power that you give me now, I will lay down once this crisis has abated. As my first act with this new power, I call for a grand clone army of the Republic.”

Everyone seemed in favor of that too. I HOPE that that was the right decision. War is inevitable at this point, however. But I am anxious to hear of your opinions.

I’m not sure what will be done about Obi-Wan, but Mace Windu said he was going to take whatever Jedi they had that were not currently on any mission (which was about 200 Jedi) and go to Genosis to rescue Obi-Wan, and see what is going on there.

That is all I know at this time. They may have planned more, but I have not heard. It must be so hard for you, having to stay on Tatooine. Certainly you cannot get yourself involved in this situation.

The moisture farm is dusty? Can anything be done about the dust? It’s good to hear that Anakin’s family home is nicer than the slave quarters in Mos Espa. Have you talked to this Beru person very much? It’s good to know his family likes you. How do you think they would react if you two were to develop a relationship?

I’m very glad to hear that Anakin was able to find his mother, and was not hurt during the process. Anakin’s actions amaze me too…how he could rescue his mother alone and a whole group of grown men could not do the same. However, remember that Anakin is studying to be a Jedi.

Okay, so Anakin does have asthma. Is it that bad? I wasn’t trying to imply anything mean by asking you whether Anakin had it or not. I just said I overheard some people saying that, and I was just curious. I know it would not make him any less of a friend or protector. There are a sizable amount of people in the galaxy have it. No one that I know has it, but I know that there are some people that do. How could it make him less of a friend, anyway, unless someone didn’t like people just because they had asthma. I suppose there are some people in the galaxy that would be like that. I know you’re not that kind of person, though.

I anxiously await your next letter. Please do tell me what is wrong with Anakin.



Your friend,
Dorme
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Note 28:
Dormé,

I had a talk with Anakin. He killed the Tusken Raiders. All of them. What they did to his mother had him so upset he slaughtered the village. I told him that I love him, but I don't know how he took it, with the state he was in. Shmi doesn't have good odds right now. Cliegg isn't doing good, either. He's over with Shmi, and Owen told me he hardly remembers to eat. I hope she will be okay. If for no reason than so Anakin can recover emotionally.

Anakin and I got the message and routed it for Obi-Wan. I'm glad you got it on Coruscant. I can believe that it was the Trade Federation. I did humiliate them with the re-taking of Naboo those ten years ago. It figures that they are behind it. It is suprising to me that there are all those other groups with the Trade Federation. And I suspected Dooku for a while, though there was no evidence.

Now, they want an army!? I suppose with this threat I can see why, but all the work to fight the army is going down the tubes! I suppose they will have to use the clone army, if we have to defend ourselves. I just hate to see an army created after all the work to fight it.

Palpatine getting the emergency powers would speed things up, but I'm not sure about it. I suppose I must be ready for war. You really know how much I hate war. I probably will never stop saying that. I would have to think about if I would propose for the Supreme Chancellor to have emergency powers. It seems like it would be faster than going through the Senate, but it makes this seem like a dictatorship, rather than a democracy.

JarJar made the proposal?! Why did I leave HIM in charge? I'm sorry. I shouldn't put him down. He is simple-minded, and I know you tried to stop him. I only hope that when this crisis is over, Palpatine will keep to his promise. So much for going against an army.

I know that with these new developments, we need an army, but it doesn't mean I have to like it.

Mace Windu may do what he wants about Obi-Wan, but I think I need to tell you, Anakin and I are already on our way to Geonisis. The Jedi can't possibly get there in time!
Now, Dorme, stop getting after me about this decision. I already went over it with Anakin. He told me he had to protect me, I told him he would have to come with to do that. I know we can help Obi-Wan, and I have to do this.

I want to wrap up this letter. Have some planning to do.

About the moisture farm, the whole planet it dusty. It is impossible to keep it off everything. I did have a nice talk about guys with Beru. She is such a nice young woman. Anakin's asthma isn't too bad. It doesn't slow him down much.

I will let you know how things go on Geonisis.


Padme
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Note 29:
Padmé,

So Anakin killed all the Sandpeopole out of anger because they nearly killed his mother. Wow…I cannot imagine anyone hurting my mother like that. I would be pretty upset too. Anakin is a Jedi, though…and he must be feeling terrible about what he did, because I heard Jedi weren’t supposed to feel anger. Well it sounds like that was not the time to discuss your deep feelings for each other. Let me know when you have your serious talk, and let me know how he reacts.

I am sorry to hear that Shmi doesn’t have good odds right now, but sometimes people can overcome the seemingly most difficult situations and still survive. Please continue to give me reports on her condition. I can understand how upset Cliegg must feel. I hope that Owen and Beru are comforting him nicely.

Well money can have a great affect on anyone…and Dooku must be pretty tricky…and manipulative. He must have given them “good” reasons for joining him, and they must be getting something out of the alliance. I do remember when you first told me you suspected Dooku. I wonder what Mace Windu’s opinion of Dooku is now.

Yes, now the Senate wants an army. I’m sorry that the work that went in to fighting the army creation seems like it was for nothing, but I am sure that you had an affect on someone. You held it off as long as you could, and that shows great courage on your part. Bail Antilles, although he agrees with the decision to create the army under the circumstances, is very distressed with having to do this.

I heard that Yoda went off to investigate the army of clones on Kamino.

Yes, I do know how much you hate war. Others hate it as well…especially Bail Antilles. He is the ruler of Alderaan, you know, and they are a peaceful planet and have no weapons. Technically we are in a dictatorship right now, because of the war. I’m sure Palpatine will lay down his power as soon as we end this war. Dooku can not get away with this for long.

Yes, Jar-Jar was the one that made the proposal. The poor creature thought that that was what you would have wanted. Palpatine is a good leader, and think about all that he has done for Naboo and for the Republic. He’ll use these powers responsibly.

You and Anakin are going to Geonosis too? I hope that you can get Obi-Wan out of the situation so that the clone army is not needed. Please keep safe. I worry about you. I want to know how everything there is going. If you feel that you can help Obi-Wan, then do what you must…just remember to keep safe. We are all worried about you.

So the whole planet is dusty? Well I guess if someone were allergic to dust they’d be in big trouble if they wanted to go to Tatooine. You had a nice talk with guys with Beru. What did guys talk about…Anakin and Owen, right? I’m glad that you had the opportunity to meet Beru. She must have been good for you, since she probably took your mind off of Anakin’s danger in going after his mother.

Well I’m glad that Anakin’s asthma isn’t too bad and doesn’t slow him down much. Has it ever bothered him while he was around you? Because I think it would scare me if someone had an asthma attack in front of me, especially if it was someone I loved.

Please keep me informed about what’s going on. Palpatine is preparing the Republic for war. He has a lot on his mind. I worry about him sometimes…he must be so bothered and pressured to have this situation go on. I have no doubt that he will handle it well. He seems to be good at keeping his head clear while making decisions.



Yours,
Dorme
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Note 30:
Dormé,

I am glad you're not chastising me about going to Geonosis. Anakin didn't want to. He was told to stay at Tatooine and protect me, but I told him that if he wanted to protect me, he had to come to Geonosis.

I will let you know how Shmi is doing as I find out myself. With Beru, I think the Lars family will live. She is such a sweet person, and if anyone can help them, she can. And yes, we talked about Anakin and Owen. I think that Anakin has his asthma well under control. He has had a couple of problems with it, but he has his enhailer as handy as his lightsaber.

I'm glad to hear that Bail is still against it, though we have no choice but to allow this army. I hope that Yoda can do good on Kamino.

I really don't have much time to write much. We're going down a steam vent right now so we can get in to where we believe Obi-Wan is without being detected.

I will be careful, and I'll write when I can. I hope that when I do, Obi-Wan will be free and safe. My thoughts are with you, my friend.

Padme
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Note 31:
Padmé,

Anakin didn’t want to go to Geonosis? Why not? I suppose he is still affected from his mother nearly dying…but he is a Jedi Knight, and his friend was in danger. Well I guess you sure got him to come along…telling him that if he wanted to protect you he’d have to come along.

Have you heard any word about Shmi? Good…I’m glad Beru will be making sure that the Lars family will live. Is Owen Anakin’s only brother, or does he have another one? I heard someone saying that he had two brothers. Is that true, or do you know? Well I’m glad that Anakin has his asthma well under control. So he has had a couple of problems with it, but it’s good to know that he always carries an inhaler with him.

Do you know what Palpatine did? Apparently Jar-Jar was hesitant about giving the Supreme Chancellor the Emperor powers (I say “emperor powers” as a joke. The emergency powers give him the type of power he would have if he were an emperor. It’s my little joke. We all know that Palpatine would never abuse such powers, while lesser people might.). Anyway, Jar-Jar wanted to do what you wanted…Jar-Jar told me that Palpatine gave him a note apparently from you…but it’s not from you! I know you’re writing! It’s difficult for some people to see the difference, but Palpatine must have forged it to get Jar-Jar to believe that you were in favor of this action. He must have been desperate to take the action that he thought was best, and assumed that forging the letter was the only way to save Obi-Wan.

Yoda has gone to Kamino, though I don’t know what has happened there. He hasn’t reported yet, and the 200 Jedi that are not on missions have already left for Geonosis. Hopefully you will get there before them.

So you have landed on Geonosis? Have you accomplished anything there yet? In your last letter you said you were going down a steam vent because you believed that you could get to Obi-Wan without being detected. I’m sure something has happened there, so please let me in on the news.

I hope that you are able to free Obi-Wan without anyone getting hurt. I am anxious for your next reply.

Everything is so confusing right now. Along with using the Clone Army, Palpatine has removed some of the top Chancellor officials and has replaced them with new people…someone named Tarkin, and let me think…I think there was a Piett….and I can’t remember the other names. Palpatine has been busy getting everything together.


Dorme
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Note 32:
Dormé,

I should tell you that things did not go good with the rescue. But I will address that later. First of all, your questions.

I guess that after the rule bending Anakin had done, and with the trouble with his mother, he just wanted to obey the Jedi Council.

I heard some news of Shmi. She's doing much better now. She's able to slowly walk around again. She will survive. I don't know if he has another brother. The only one I know about is Owen.

Palpatine forged a letter from me?! I want to say that it can't be so, but I know you would never mislead me. I'm not sure I like your joke about the emperor powers. Especially after hearing about this note. It really makes me wonder about him. I know we'd been over this bfore, but perhaps Palpatine isn't as...pure as we think he is.

I can honestly say that we got here before the Jedi. I know you're not going to like this, so I will tell you up front that for the most part, things worked out on Geonosis. I got hurt, but I am okay. Now, I will tell you what happened.

When we were walking along a hallway, we were ambushed by a bunch of Geonosians. Anakin put up a fight protecting me and himself. I ran ahead while he held off the Geonosians, and I literally stumbled upon a battle droid factory. I was captured, and reunited with Anakin, who'd lost his lightsaber and also been captured.

We were bound and put on a cart and taken into an arena. Before we got there, Anakin and I both expressed our love for the other. When the cart stopped, we were pulled off and were taken to large pillars where we were chained with our hands above our heads. Before I was chained, I placed a lock pick in my mouth, and as three giant creatures came out, I picked the lock of my binders and climbed the pillar to escape the creature that was after me. It got my back, badly, but I'm otherwise unhurt.

Anakin had gotten astride the creature attacking him, and Obi-Wan and I joined him on its back. Then, we were surrounded by Geonosians. Things were not looking good, then the 200 Jedi you mentioned activated their lightsabers and jumped into the arena to rescue us.

From there, things went bad. Many Jedi were killed, and the survivors, myself, Anakin and Obi-Wan among them, were gathered in a group. We were given a chance to live, but we refused. As I thought we would be killed, Republic Troop Transports came out of nowhere and hundreds of troops covered us while we got to the safety of the ships.

We were flying after Dooku and the ship tipped and I fell out. Don't worry. The sand was soft. A clone trooper also fell out, and he called another ship. By the time I got back with Anakin, he'd had an arm cut off and Obi-Wan was hurt too. Yoda was there, and did not look happy. Dooku escaped.

I suppose I will adjust to the changes Palpatine made when I return. Anakin is going to escort me back to Naboo for a while so I can recover. I will return to you before long.

Padme.
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Note 33:
Padmé,

I see. Well I am glad that you went to rescue Obi-Wan, and that Anakin didn’t put up a protest.

I’m glad that Shmi is doing a lot better, but I heard that Anakin wasn’t allowed to have any contact with his family…and that by going to Tatooine to see his mother he broke some rules. If he’s not allowed to have any contact with her, isn’t he still not allowed to have contact with her? Of course a relationship with him is also breaking a rule. I’m sure Anakin wouldn’t want to tell the Council that he was in love with you. You could probably still contact Shmi. No one ever told you that you’re not allowed, right? So you should be able to see her progress. I’m glad she’s able to walk around again, even if it is very slowly. She will survive for sure? What a relief!!!!!

Okay, well I THINK Anakin has another brother named Rhun, but I do not know for sure. You might want to ask him.

Yes, Palpatine forged a letter from you. I don’t know what Palpatine’s intentions are…but you’ve known him far longer than I have. He served as your mentor for years, didn’t he? But if you question his purity, then maybe it is reason to wonder about him. At any rate, Palpatine has organized the Clone Wars. I got to stand on the balcony with Palpatine and Bail and watch all the stormtroopers assemble below. Palpatine renamed the army “stormtroopers.”

I overheard Palpatine talking to someone, and he said that out of the 200 Jedi that went to Geonosis, only 20 Jedi survived to the end of the battle? Is that true? If so…the Jedi will be wiped out if they participate too closely in this battle! You must be so worried about Anakin! But he’s still a Padawan, right? Would the Jedi Council force him to participate in the Clone Wars (which is what Palpatine has named this war with the Separatists)? I pray that he is safe. Please let me know if Anakin gets called into action. The Jedi, as peacekeepers of the Republic no doubt must be involved in this conflict to the end. That droid army will certainly aid them.

I was very sorry to hear of all the deaths at Geonosis. I cannot believe that you survived all that! Thank you so much for telling me what happened on Geonosis. Did Anakin really lose his lightsaber, or did he just break it? If he only broke it, can’t he fix it? You said that he is good at fixing things.

Oh, so you and Anakin have expressed your love for each other? That’s wonderful! But…but…if you two love each other that much, how are you going to stand being separated from each other. I mean, he IS a Jedi Knight, and after all, and Jedi Knights are not allowed to get married. Also, he is still a Padawan and will have no control over where he goes. He cannot risk being seen with you when Obi-Wan is with him. How are you going to deal with this? Have you two considered marriage or anything? Or is your love for each other not that strong? Will you have a commitment?

Oh wow…you were almost executed…yet the three of you were able to escape. That must have been so frightening, and your escape would have been a sight to see. I cannot believe that we are in a war! There hasn’t been a war (one which involved the entire Republic) since the formation of the Republic, which was one thousand years ago.

I am so relieved that you, Anakin, and Obi-Wan were able to escape. What are your plans now? Are Nute Gunray and Rune Hakko still alive? If so, you cannot risk leaving Naboo until they are in custody or dead. They may send out that Jango Fett guy after you again; you never know.

Using your hair pin to pick the locks on your hand was a smart move. I’d hate to think what would have happened to you without that. A creature got your back badly? Are you all right? Can you walk okay? Have you gone to the medical center?

Anakin got on the creature that was attacking him? How did he accomplish that? Did he use the Force to calm it or something, because otherwise I don’t see how it would have let Anakin get on its back.

That battle, the first battle of the Clone Wars, seems messy. I overheard Palpatine talking about making Obi-Wan the General of the Clone Wars. Do you know if that’s true? Those clone troopers (now stormtroopers) saved your life. If they hadn’t been there…no…I don’t want to think about it.

You fell out of a ship as you were escaping from the arena scene? Well I’m glad you weren’t hurt or killed when you made contact with the ground. Lucky thing that that sand was soft!

Anakin got his arm cut off? However did that happen? If both Anakin and Obi-Wan were injured, and you said, “Dooku escaped” that means that they had a fight with Dooku. What happened, or has Anakin not told you yet?

When do you think you’ll be able to return to Coruscant? Like I said before, I don’t think you’ll be able to any time soon because the people that wanted you dead are still alive and in hiding. They could try to kill you at any time. Do you still need a Jedi protector?

You said that Anakin is going to escort you back to Naboo for a while so you can recover? So does that mean that he’ll be protecting you for a while?

I long to see you again, my friend.



Dorme
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Note 34:
Dormé,

I don't know if Anakin's not allowed to have any more contact with his mother. I do know that nobody said I couldn't. She has made great improvements since my last note to you. She's nearly back to herself. Her face is a little scarred, but she's getting back to normal.

I don't know anything about a brother named Rhun, but it is possible.

I still find it hard to believe that Palpatine forged that letter. He was my mentor for quite some time, and I thought I knew him well. But if he forged a letter from me to get emergency powers, then what else is he cooking up? But why would he name the army troopers stormtroopers?

20 out of 200 Jedi? That seems right, though I hate to admit it. There were so many deaths there on Geonosis. If ever we find Count Dooku, he has a lot to be accountable for. I do hope the Jedi remain as keepers of the peace, rather than joining the Clone Wars is it? as fighters. From the battle on Geonosis, I saw that Jedi are good fighters, but they can be killed when overwhelmed. I am not sure the Jedi Council would force anybody to fight if they really didn't want to. I will let you know if Anakin has to fight, though.

I really don't know how I survived that battle at Geonosis. I am just glad that Anakin did too, though he was wounded by Dooku. About Anakin's lightsaber, well, he told me that it got chopped in half, and that he will need to build a new one. Especially since he tossed it aside when he was captured. It was useless.

I think I better tell you now. You will be one of the first to know. When Anakin and I returned to Naboo, we went back to the lake country and got married. I don't know how things will work out, but considering how we feel about each other, it is something we felt had to be done. So you could say, yes, we have a commitment.

While we were in the arena to be executed, there was no time to be frightened. I was too busy trying to survive that feline creature that was after me to be frightened. It actually didn't hit me until I was on my way back to Naboo.

I'm not sure what we are going to do now. But I do know this...Jango Fett won't be coming after me anymore. Mace Windu killed him. But I don't know about Nute Gunray and Rune Hakko. I hope they will be found if they survived, and executed. This may sound harsh, but after what I've been through, I can't help but feel that way.

I am recovering nicely from the scratch the creature gave me. It actually wasn't too bad a wound. I am okay. I have recovered well enough that it doesn't slow me down any. I got medical attention as soon as I could.

I don't know how Anakin was able to mount that creature. I was too busy fending off my own. He must have used the Force to calm him.

Obi-Wan has been offered the position of a general. I don't know if he'll accept. It was not just the clone troops that saved me. Yoda went and got them, then went to rescue us. This isn't the first time that I've nearly been killed. It's just the closest and scariest time. But I'm alive, so let's not worry about what could have been, and worry about what is.

One thing I did learn from my experience on Geonosis is this...when flying in a troop carrier, hold on for your life, or you may fall out. I only had the wind knocked out of me.

I can't spend much more time right now, so I'll answer the rest of the questions very briefly.

I don't know how his arm got cut off, but I do know Dooku did it. Anakin hasn't given me any details yet.

I don't know when I'll be returning to Coruscant. It won't be until we KNOW it's safe for my return. Just because Jango Fett's dead doesn't mean the threat is gone. I like to think I still need a protector. I would like to keep him around longer.

I hope to see you soon, my friend.

Padmé
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Note 35:
Padmé,

It has been about a month now since that battle on Geonosis. I hope you are well.

That’s excellent news that Shmi is making a recovery. You said she has scars on her face. Can anything be done about the scars? What a relief that she is getting back to normal. Please continue to update me on her well being.

All right. Well I thought that maybe he might have a brother named Rhun, but I admit that I could be wrong about that.

Your right…the fact that Palpatine forged that letter means that he did want the emergency powers desperately. Perhaps the idea of power has eaten him. Not much can really be done about it now, because everyone is so focused on the Clone Wars, and the people in the top positions are extremely loyal to Palpatine. Remember, they were handpicked by him. Perhaps he is not as bad as we might think him to be. Just because he forged the letter does that mean that he has to be cooking up something else, does it?

I have no idea why Palpatine would have named the army stormtroopers.

Well one thing is for sure…if this war does not end soon, it will be the end of the Jedi. I have heard the reports of the number of deaths…but it is strange…not all of them seem to have been killed by the droids. It’s rather a puzzle to everyone how they died, but some people’s clothes have been burned as if it were by electricity.

Padmé, I don’t know how current you are with the developments on Naboo, but I have something terrible to report. Among the people who died in the mysterious way I just described…is the entire Jedi Council (except Yoda.) Yoda told me that he was going to check out some planet called Dagobah as a possible base for the Rebel forces against the Separatists. He was exploring that planet when the rest of the Jedi Council was killed. It seems as if someone is trying to kill the Jedi on purpose…and in huge numbers. With the Jedi Council destroyed, the Jedi will have a hard time organizing.

Jar-Jar has also informed me that Palpatine asked to let him know if you ever became pregnant. I thought that was strange. Jar-Jar said that Palpatine almost seemed frightened at the thought. I have no idea why that would matter so much…I mean the chances of you getting pregnant now are very small. You only spent one night together, the night of your marriage. I thought I should tell you that just to see what you thought of it.

Yes, Count Dooku certainly has a lot to be accountable for. I guess he is a Sith now, so we have discovered another Sith. Yoda told me about that as well. Dooku must be another apprentice to whoever the master may be.

Yes, Palpatine has called this war the Clone Wars. It seems as if the Jedi feel that it is their duty to help protect the Republic.

We must remember that the Jedi are people just as we are. They can be killed too. It is such a shame to lose so many of them. I hope that this war ends soon, and that no other Jedi loses his life.

I heard that Anakin has been fighting in the Clone Wars, so I assume he left you the day after your wedding? That’s when all the Jedi had a large meeting, and they decided to take part in the fighting.

It’s a shame that Anakin lost the lightsaber he built. I hope he builds a new one soon…and I am sure that he has. Lightsabers are probably the most important things that the Jedi own at this time.

Have you heard from Anakin or anyone?

You and Anakin were married? That’s wonderful news! But you weren’t the only ones. Palpatine found out somehow…possibly from Anakin himself. Anakin seems to respect Palpatine a lot, and he probably told him. Beyond that, I don’t know if anyone else knows. How was the wedding? I will not tell anyone that you are married. I don’t think that would be a good idea right now.

Jango Fett was killed? Good riddance. You know…I heard that Nute Gunray and Rune Hakko were found dead in some prison cells after the Republic captured them. Bail Antilles was going to ask the two for information about what exactly was going on with the Trade Federation. We could have learned valuable information from them, including who the Sith leader was, or the plans, but it seems as if the leaders were poisoned by someone before anyone could ask questions. So they were killed…but we don’t know who killed them. It could have been someone that hated them and wanted them dead, or it could have been someone who was trying to silence them.

I’m glad to hear that you are recovering nicely from that scratch. I should hope that it’s all healed by now!

I am sure you have heard the news. Obi-Wan is doing a great job as general of the Clone Wars, and accepted it. I’m worried that the Jedi killer might kill Obi-Wan eventually. After you have heard this news, I’m sure you will be very worried about Anakin. As far as I know, your husband is safe.

I’m just glad you weren’t hurt when you fell out of the trooper carrier.

With all the danger going on, I don’t think it would be a good idea to come back to Coruscant any time soon. You’re probably safer on Naboo than anywhere else. I know that the Trade Federation leaders are dead, but I do not like the idea of you coming back to Coruscant before we find out what is going on.

There are too many mysteries here, and I’m afraid that you would be killed. The Separatists might try to kill you again for whatever reason.


Your friend,
Dorme
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Note 36:
Dormé,

I am doing fairly well. Shmi is too. She's quite a woman. Recovered from her experience fast. And, I have brought her to Naboo to see about getting rid of the scars. After all, I have the money needed, and I have to take care of my in-laws.

I do think that Palpatine may be up to something. I just have no clue what, unless...no. He wouldn't do that.

People are dying with electrical burns on their clothes? That's odd. The ENTIRE Jedi Council is DEAD? I had to sit when I read that, and I still am a little dizzy. Yoda survived, though? How did it happen? Were they all killed at once, or one at a time?

That is odd, Palpatine wanting to know if I get pregnant. I agree with you. The chances of that are very slim. Anyway, it would be too soon to tell right now if I DID get pregnant. Well, if it happenes, please do not tell Palpatine. He has lost my trust lately, and If I am pregnant, I don't want to risk the life of the child.

The letter you sent me makes me miss Anakin. I hope he returns to me safely, and that the war ends fast. Yes, he did leave me the day after our wedding. I told him to get a new lightsaber quickly, and I assume he did. It is a great means of protection, as well as a weapon that can kill.

Is Obi-Wan still alive? With all the Jedi deaths, it makes me a bit worried about him.

Oh, Dorme, the wedding was nice. Married on a balcony overlooking the lake. I didn't think that the next day I would be parted from my husband.

I reflect your words. That Trade Federation Viceroy dead? Good riddance. Too bad they couldn't talk before dying.

I am fully recovered by that scratch. And I am glad to read that Obi-Wan is alive still. He has been such a great help to me over the years. You probably don't know what a relief it is to hear that Anakin is alive and well.

I will remain here, still. I really am begining to miss seeing your friendly face, Dorme, but I know that my safety is still an issue.

I look foreward to such time that I may return to Coruscant and be with you again.

Padme.
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Note 37:
Padmé,

I am glad to hear that you are doing well. It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote you, making it a little over one month after your marriage to Anakin, and the start of the Clone Wars.

I am glad Shmi is doing well. I have heard from Obi-Wan that he is taking Shmi to Coruscant, at Anakin’s request. I guess Anakin wanted his mother on Coruscant…but Obi-Wan said you couldn’t come with Shmi, but that you would be going somewhere else, like Alderaan or something? I thought that was strange. Is everything all right?

I don’t know if you have heard the news or not…but something terrible is happening…far worse than the last time I wrote you. All the Jedi are now becoming extinct. Apparently the remaining Jedi (minus Obi-Wan and Yoda) were betrayed to the Sith and were murdered by two of them. I had heard that Count Dooku was killed recently, but I guess the Sith leader has taken on a new apprentice. I don’t know much about this new Sith person…I’ve only heard that there was a new one. And the far worse news is that the Sith leader is PALPATINE!!!!!!!! Can you believe it? All this time he’s been pretending to do what is right, and he was the Sith master, Darth Sidious all along!

He has even declared himself Emperor now, and there is nothing anyone can do to oppose him, because he put all his loyal people in high Imperial positions, and he is a Sith, and the Jedi have nearly been wiped out! The Sith have even killed little babies…anyone that is Force Sensitive.

Palpatine even told me that he was the one that had the Trade Federation invade Naboo…just so he could create sympathy for himself so he could be in a position to become Emperor. He also invented the Separatists group, and had Dooku pretend to break away from the Republic so there could be a war and he could declare himself Emperor, as well as having a way to rid the galaxy of the Jedi.

Oh Padmé…I don’t know what to say. Anakin must be in EXTREME danger if he isn’t dead already. Maybe he got away and is in hiding? But perhaps you know more than I do.

I guess Palpatine killed the Jedi Council all at once with the help of his new apprentice or Dooku. I’m not sure if that was before he took on the new apprentice or not. I really don’t know very many of the details.

Palpatine has Jar-Jar and I in prison. I guess Jar-Jar told Palpatine something that he deeply regrets, and I had the feeling that it had something to do with you. He won’t speak to anyone else, and Palpatine is talking about killing us. I am sure he will not hesitate to do that. Please warn all your other friends. Palpatine threatened to kill all your friends to get to you for some reason. The only conclusion I can draw from that is that he REALLY wants you dead for whatever reason. Please be careful. I don’t know what’s going on, but apparently Obi-Wan is on top of things and is getting you off of Naboo. Palpatine probably knew where you were staying.

Palpatine seems to be too interested in you. With Anakin’s life in danger (if he is not already dead), you probably won’t get to see him again for a very long time…so I don’t think you’re going to fall into the danger of getting pregnant. Palpatine shouldn’t have to worry about that, but I think he wants to make sure that you never do get pregnant, and that might be the reason he wants you dead. I do not know for sure. I would never tell Palpatine if you were to get pregnant. Trust me on that. Palpatine is a very evil man, and I would never sacrifice the safety of my friends for my own life. Palpatine has not only talked to Jar-Jar in private, but me as well. He is trying to find out your location. I assured him that I knew nothing, and if I did, I would not tell him.

I hope Anakin is safe too. Maybe he can defeat Palpatine…although that would be pretty tough…considering Palpatine has killed all the Jedi who have tried so far.

As far as I know, Obi-Wan is still alive, although can no longer be general of the Clone Wars…and he too is in hiding, I assume.

I’m glad that you had such a nice wedding so that you can look back and remember such a wonderful moment in this awful time.

I am sure that your husband is in great danger…he was a very powerful Jedi, right…and with him around, Palpatine might have some trouble. I hope he’s being careful and thinks before he takes any kind of action. I don’t want to see you a widow, and I have a great respect for Anakin.

I do not think we will ever see each other again, Padmé. Palpatine has me as a prisoner, and you certainly cannot come here with Palpatine so intent on capturing you for whatever reason.

I hope that this letter finds you in good health.


Forever your friend,
Dorme
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Note 38:
Dormé,

Yes, my friend. Shmi will be going to Coruscant, but I've been packing for a trip to a different planet. I wish I could return there with Shmi, but I can't.

Do you recall when you told me that Palpatine wanted to know if I ever became pregnant? Well...guess what? That one night with Anakin was enough.

The Jedi extinct? That is dreadful. I am glad to hear that Dooku is dead, but I can't believe that the Jedi Order is being destroyed. But coming from you, I know it must be true.

The Sith is Palpatine?! That explaines the things I had noticed about him. And the things he has done. He DID use the invasion of Naboo to further his plans. I was afraid that he would not lay down the powers as he said he would. And to think that Anakin looks up to...

I have a terrible feeling. That Anakin may...no. That is unthinkable. He wouldn't. Would he?

Little babies have been slaughtered? Then nobody must know that I'm pregnant. Not even those who are trusted by us, and especially not JarJar.

I do hope that Anakin went into hiding. At least then he would not be dead, or the new apprentice, but I have such a bad feeling about Anakin. I don't know anything for sure.

You're in prison? Oh, I hope it's just idle threats about killing you. See if you can get Jar-jar to tell you what he told Palpatine. Thanks for letting me know about it. I will let everyone know to watch out. Obi-Wan is going to get me off this planet. I'm waiting for him to return to do so. Is it safe for me to continue to send you these letters? Are you able to keep them secret from him?

I am glad to hear of your loyalty to me. I just went through this letter and removed the location I am going too, for your safety as well as mine. If you don't know where I am, you can't be made to tell anyone. I hate to think of what you may be going through. Perhaps I'll have to change my name so I can stay safe. I would hate to break off all contact with everyone I know and love, but if I have to, I will.

I'm afraid I may never see Anakin again. I don't know if Obi-Wan will tell Anakin where I am. And if Palpatine knows where Anakin is, he may betray me just by coming to me. What has happened to the galaxy? What has happened to peace? I don't know who to trust anymore.

Thanks for your concern about Anakin. I'm sure that Obi-Wan will be able to give me some news when he returns for me. Oh, I hope Anakin stayes away from Palpatine.

I agree that we may never meet face to face again, though the thought of that makes me sad. I have a picture of the two of us that I look at often. I will do what is needed to keep myself safe, and my child. I miss you, and I hope you will be freed, none the worse for wear.

Padme

Edited by: Prince Luke Skywalker 2001 at: 2/29/04 2:57 pm
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Note 39:
One month later:


Padmé,

I have some good news for you. A group of those opposing Palpatine has been able to rescue me, but unfortunately Jar-Jar was killed. I’m not sure how long I will be safe from Palpatine…we don’t know who all may be working for him.

Shmi has arrived on Coruscant, but she is with another group of the Rebellion (the group opposing Palpatine). We must be careful, though, because Palpatine is killing anyone that makes a point of opposing him in public.

Yes, I do remember when I told you that Palpatine wanted to know if you ever became pregnant…so you are pregnant? It IS true then! I have some bad news for you. Remember when I told you that Jar-Jar had given Palpatine information? Well Jar-Jar managed to tell him that you were pregnant. Do you know when your baby is due? This must be so awful for you! If Palpatine were ever to find out…

Yes, the Jedi are extinct except for Obi-Wan and Yoda. Not even the members of the Rebellion groups know where those two Jedi are. The news of the Jedi Order being destroyed was quite shocking to me as well.

Yes, apparently Palpatine was the Sith master all along. I regret to inform you of something I have just learned, but as your friend, I feel that I must not keep anything from you. You should know about…about what happened to Anakin.

Well remember when I mentioned Palpatine’s new Sith to you? Well soon after I heard of this new Sith, I heard rumors that the Sith was extremely good looking, and it didn’t take me long to learn that it was your husband. I’m not sure exactly what happened…but one thing is certain…he can NEVER learn of your pregnancy now. I don’t know what will happen. Anakin was a very powerful Jedi…and now he is a Sith. I cannot believe that this has happened…but the news is all over Coruscant.

It is unfortunate that Anakin looked upon Palpatine so highly. I cannot imagine what must have happened to cause him to join Palpatine and do so much evil! I can tell from your last letter that you were thinking that he might have been the Sith. I really don’t know what to say to you that would comfort you. I cannot imagine anything more horrible than a falling in love with a wonderful man, getting married, and being pregnant with your husband’s child, and then to have the government turn on you…so that your very life is danger because your husband was extremely Force Sensitive, and your child might be too…and then on top of all that to have your husband join Palpatine in the Dark Side.

Yes, little babies have been slaughtered because they were possibly Force Sensitive. Apparently Jar-Jar found out your were pregnant before Palpatine captured him…maybe he overheard a conversation with the doctor…or maybe he asked your doctor directly. It’s possible that the doctor who discovered that you were pregnant cannot be trusted either.
How have you been holding up? Has Anakin contacted you at all after he turned? It seems as if your feelings were right about Anakin…your bad feeling that you spoke of in your last letter.

Yes, it is safe enough to continue to send each other letters. If anything, letters will help encourage each other in this very difficult time. If you want, you can tell me where you are staying. I would like to know that you are safe…and I would die before I told Palpatine or ANYONE where you were. I would like to be updated about everything that has happened to you.

It may be a good idea for you to change your name to keep yourself safe. Have you talked to Obi-Wan about that? I’m assuming you have had some contact with him since you said he was the one who was trying to get you off of Naboo.

If you are pregnant, it will be IMPOSSIBLE for you to see Anakin again until you have given birth. Do you think he can be convinced to turn back to the light side?

We live in a terrible time. There is no doubt about that. Unfortunately we cannot trust anyone except those that are our truest friends. I hope that you will be able to trust me with information. Nothing that anyone would threaten me with would make me give out your information.

It sounds as if you are able to take this information fairly calmly, and that you have not lost your reason with all that has happened to you. You have always been a determined person. Maybe…just maybe…we can evade Palpatine and survive in this terrible situation. I hope that you and your unborn child are all right.

It’s now been 2 months since the first fight of the Clone Wars…since your wedding…since you became pregnant.


Dorme
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Note 40:
Dormé,

I am so glad to hear that you're safe! At least for now. This makes it a better possibility that we will see each other again. The news about Jar-jar saddens me though. How did it happen?

Oh, no. Palpatine knows? My baby should be born in another eight months or so. Perhaps seven. I hope Palpatine never finds this out.

A galaxy with no Jedi. I fear what that may bring. I haven't heard about Yoda, but Obi-Wan has kept in contact with me. He will take me away from here soon.

Anakin's the new Sith? I need to sit down, I feel lightheaded. Why didn't Obi-Wan tell me he was joining Palpatine? Why? Am I to be one of those single mothers who struggle through life to provide for the child?

Yes, I was thinking that it may have happened, but I never imagined it would. Oh, Dorme, what am I to do now?

My child, Force sensitive? I never thought of that. If that is true, my child must never learn that his or her father did this. I feel it would be better for the baby to not know about Anakin than to have it wanting to follow his or her father.

The doctor being the one who told? I don't know. I don't know about anything anymore. I feel so overwhelmed. Too much is happening too fast. The pregnancy is progressing, Dorme. It will be a while yet until I can learn the gender of my child.

I agree. We need to have contact now more than ever. When I am settled in at a new place, I will let you know where it is. For now, I can't. I will be away from here before this letter gets to you, most likely. I know you will understand.

I think I will have to change my name, assume a new identity. For my sake, and the baby's sake. I will discuss it with Obi-Wan the next time I have contact with him.

I hope Anakin can be turned to the Light Side again.

I know you would rather die than tell anyone information that could hurt me. That is why you are my dear friend, as well as my decoy.

Padme
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Note 41:
One month later:

Padmé,

It’s been 3 months since you got pregnant (since your wedding). How are you holding up right now? I cannot imagine being in your position right now. You are pregnant and the man you love cannot know…and he is your husband…you cannot spend time with him like before. If you ever need me, remember I am here for you.

Yes, I am safe right now…but as I said before, I do not know how long that will last for sure. I would like more than anything to see you again. You are my friend, and I do not want to be separated from you.

I’m not sure…but Palpatine found out where you had been staying, and was able to kidnap both Jar-Jar and me…and you know Jar-Jar…he gets scared easily. Palpatine threatened him, and he gave out the information Palpatine wanted. After that Palpatine simply destroyed him. I think he did it with that lightening thing I was telling you about earlier.

Yes, Palpatine knows that you are pregnant because Jar-Jar told him. I am confident that Anakin does not know though…Palpatine seemed to want to keep it hidden from him. I’m sure Palpatine will know about the time when your baby is due, and he will probably send spies out to try to find you. After all, he does not, and cannot allow, an extremely Force sensitive child to grow up and be a threat to him. (Your baby probably will be Force sensitive, won’t it?) I can only hope that you are safe enough now…but what about your child? Have you thought about what you would do? The child will have to grow up hidden from everyone…that cannot be a very good life for it, and if Palpatine were ever to discover its existence…

Yes, there is no doubt now. The Jedi are being killed off…and there will be a galaxy with no Jedi. I could think of nothing else…but the Sith are ruling the galaxy, so what else could be expected.

I am glad that Obi-Wan has kept in contact with you.

And yes, regretfully, Anakin IS the new Sith. Maybe Obi-Wan thought you had enough to bear without telling you that Anakin turned…or maybe he only recently found out and was looking for a good time to tell you…not that there would be a good time…but an opportunity.

You could be a single mother…but you would have to be very careful…because Palpatine will be hunting you down. Have you thought about changing your appearance…maybe your hair style/color and your name? I can’t help but think about that poor child, though.

All I can tell you to do, my friend, is to keep your faith…pray and rely on Obi-Wan and those that you trust. I am certain that Obi-Wan will not let you down. He will protect you with his life…

I had heard that Force sensitivity is usually hereditary. Just because a parent is Force sensitive, it does not mean that the child HAS to be Force Sensitive, but I believe there is a very high chance of it. You’ll have to talk to Obi-Wan about it. He would know more about it than I would. You’re right…it would be better if the child did not learn about his or her father…so just be careful while raising it. Let’s hope it doesn’t look to much like it’s father.

Have you gone to the doctor since you found out you were pregnant, or have you found a new one? You need to be very careful with who you go to, because they may be a spy for Palpatine. All right, well when you learn the gender of your child, I would like to do something special for you. I would like to make appropriate clothes for it, since you will not be able to walk into shops until you have altered your appearance in some fashion.

You said that you would let me know where you are staying once you have settled in your new place. It’s been a month since your last letter, but I do not know if you have settled into your new place yet.

Okay, so you HAVE thought about changing your name and identity. You also mentioned that you would discuss it with Obi-Wan. Have you yet? If so, what did he say?

I too hope that Anakin can be turned back to the light side. Has Obi-Wan mentioned anything about trying to get Anakin back to the light side?


Well, I will let you go now. Try to have a good day, if you can. Are you showing yet (that you are pregnant?)


Dorme
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Note 42:
Dorme,

I am holding up fairly well right now. It took a while to get over the realization that Anakin...Maybe I'm not quite accepting it yet. But life is going on. It is hard though. I miss Anakin. I wish he could be told about the child. It will likely be Force sensitive, as you are guessing. I would be suprised if it is not.

I have not really thought about what I'm going to do. Obi-Wan took me to Aldera, the capital city of Alderaan. I'm staying with Bail right now. He has agreed to help me through this. After all, he is a close friend of mine who has stood by me through this whole situation.

You are right again, my friend. Maybe he didn't tell me because he didn't think I could handle the news. He was right.

I have thought about changing myself to hide from Palpatine. If I cut my hair short and assumed a new identity, perhaps I would be safe. I haven't thought much about what new identity I would take though.

I have been in the process of finding a doctor that I can trust with my secret. It's hard, though. Bail has been helping in those regards, and I hope we can find one soon.

Thank you for wanting to hep me with clothes for my child. I will let you know as soon as I find out myself.

Obi-Wan agrees that changing my name is a good idea, and he is putting together a few I can choose from. I will let you know. He hasn't said anything about trying to turn Anakin back.

No, I'm not quite showing yet. Well, I am, but not through my clothes.

Take care, my friend.

Padme
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Note 43:
1 month later:

Padmé,

It has been four months since your marriage to Anakin and the beginning of the Clone Wars. That means you’re 4 months pregnant now.

Obi-Wan has managed to find a way to contact me, and has informed me that the resisting group (the group against the Emperor, but a group that cannot possibly hope to fight against him due to our small number and the danger of the times), has set up a base on the planet Dagobah. Apparently that is where Yoda is living. Do you know much about this base?

I’m not sure I could accept the fact that my former husband turned into a killing machine…were I in your place. I am glad that you are holding up fairly well, though. Of course you miss Anakin. He is your husband, and a person you love very dearly. Padmé…you must fight all urges to tell Anakin about your child. You know that it is the best and safest thing for this child. Yes, from all that I have heard about Force sensitivity, I would be surprised if your child turned out not to be Force Sensitive, too.

Oh, so you are on Alderaan then? And you are staying with Bail and his family? That’s a great relief. He certainly does not agree with Palpatine, and I heard a rumor that he was the one who organized this whole “rebellion” group anyway. I’m glad that Bail can provide help for you in ways that I cannot. I am glad to hear of it. By the way…isn’t his wife pregnant? I remember while we were trying to figure out who made the assassination attempts on your life, I had heard something about his wife being pregnant. That must be good for you, since his wife can help you too…since she is also pregnant at the same time. She can give you support which no other woman can. If I am not mistaken, she is only about a month further along than you…because at the time of the attempts on your life she was already one month pregnant. Is this the right information, or did I hear it wrong?

Well I know for a fact that all your friends will stand by you and encourage you along. I will do my best to aid you in those areas. We’re going to all stick together on this. It is the only way we will ever get through this rough time.

You’re considering cutting your hair short and assuming a new identity? That’s an excellent idea. Please keep me updated on your thoughts with this. When you have come up with a new identity, please let me know.

Okay, so you have not yet found a doctor you can trust with your secret yet? I hope you do soon…because I think it’s important that you get the proper medical treatment while you are pregnant, since the life of another person is at risk. I’m grateful that you have such a good friend in Bail.

All right then, as soon as you find out the sex of your child, let me know. When you change your name, you’ll HAVE to let me know what it is changed to.

Oh, okay, so a month ago you weren’t quite showing yet…at least not through your clothes. I’m sure that won’t take long before you actually do show.


Dorme
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Note 44:
Dormé,

I am glad that Obi-Wan is in contact with you. I don't know very much about that base on Dagobah, but I have some ideas about the beings wanting to rebel against the Emperor.

Thank you for reminding me not to tell Anakin about the child. The temptation is there, despite everything. There have been times where I want so much to share this news with everyone, and it is getting harder to hide it.

Yes, poor Bail has to deal with two pregnant women. She is a month farther along than I am. Bail gets sent out at quite odd hours to get all sorts of things to satisfy cravings, but he is so good to both of us. She is a support for me through these times.

He and I have discussed the Rebellion often, and I think that if all the groups that are out there trying to fight Palpatine joined together, there would be a chance to overthrow him and restore the Republic. I admit that this has become my new passion. It gets my mind off things I can't do anything about, at least. Between myself and Bail, we have been coming up with a list of those who may agree to ally themselves with other Rebels. Under my direction, Bail has sent a letter to Corellia's Senator Garm Bel Iblis to see if he would help out with this effort. I am waiting to hear back from him.

There are two names I am having a hard time choosing between, when it comed to changing my name. Mon Mothma, and Harna Vlarny. I would appreciate your opinion on those names. Which one do you think?

I have finally found a doctor that I believe is sympathetic to the rebels. I think he will work for me, and not let my secret out to Palpatine. We will be checking the gender of the child soon. He did say that things are progressing well.

I am really begining to stick out, if you know what I mean. I don't know, but Bail's wife doesn't seem to be this...noticable. Then again, she tells me that some women get large, and others do not durring pregnancy.

I will keep you updated.

Padme.
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Note 45:
1 month later:


Padmé,

It has now been 5 months since you have become pregnant.

I am glad too, that Obi-Wan has been able to contact me. If it weren’t for his help, I am confident that I would have been dead right now. I’m not sure how much longer I will be safe. It is much more important to keep you safe now than me…since your baby’s life is also at stake. I wouldn’t mind dying, if it comes to that…but I will fight for our cause for as long as it is possible.

Yes, I have heard good things about the base on Dagobah too. But knowledge of it must be kept quiet. The planet is all swampy, from what I have heard, and there is an extremely thick fog there most of the time, which serves as a natural protection for the base. If anyone that is not supposed to land there actually does, they will not be able to see where they are going, and could end up crashing to the ground.

I am sure the temptation to tell Anakin about your child is quite great, but do not…do not give into that temptation. If you do, I fear that I will lose you, and the child will never even know what it is like to be outside of your body. I don’t know if Anakin would kill you or your child, but I do know that he has killed babies, women, and young children, to prevent Force Sensitive individuals from living. He is not the same Anakin that we all knew and loved.

Oh, LOL, poor Bail…having to deal with two pregnant women in the same house. That must be pretty trying for him. But he is a good friend of yours, and I am sure that he is making sure that you are being cared for properly. Okay, so she is a month farther along than you; that is what I thought. At least you can kind of watch over each other and share this experience with someone else. I’m glad that you have her (Sara…Bail’s wife), there to support you, and you in turn can support her.

Oh, so you have discussed the Rebellion often. Yes…but we don’t have enough equipment, fighters, or supporters to be able to stand up against Palpatine now. We must work underground right now. Until we have the numbers and the support, we will never be able to fight against Palpatine. It would be too foolish. Palpatine has an army, and he and Darth Vader are killing those that oppose them left and right. We should wait a while before making our movement known. At least that is my opinion.

Oh…about the Darth Vader reference…I assume that you have heard…that is Anakin’s Sith name. Were you aware of this?

I thought the Senator from Corellia was named Correon Spellbinder. Perhaps I was wrong though. Doesn’t Bail have a good friend that is another Senator named Correon Spellbinder? If he’s not from Corellia, where is he from? Or did he resign recently? I could have sworn that he was Senator of Corellia, or at least that he was until recently. His status could have changed by now. I do not know. If this is the case, have you met Correon?

Hmm…you’re considering changing your name either to Mon Mothma or Harna Vlarny. I recommend Mon Mothma. It sounds less suspicious than Harna Vlarny does. That is my recommendation. Of course, it is up to you, but you DID ask for my opinion.

Oh, you have found another doctor that you believe is sympathetic to the rebels? Make SURE that he is trustworthy before you go to him. I’m sure Palpatine is going to a lot of trouble to find you…and offering substantial rewards for the one who finds you. And since he knows you are pregnant, he’ll realize you’ll need to go to a doctor. He probably figured out that you couldn’t go to the doctor you went to before….or at least we think that he turned you in. But he may not have. Better have Obi-Wan or Bail investigate the situation…or maybe even Sara…and see what she thinks. You said you would be checking the gender of the child out very soon. That was a month ago. Have you learned anything? This is an exciting time for all of us! (even if you must bear so much because of it.) I’m glad that the doctor said that things were progressing well.

Oh…okay, so now you’re beginning to stick out. You had better be extra careful not to go anywhere then. That must be horrible for you, but we don’t want anyone to know who you are, or more importantly, where you are staying. You said that Sara doesn’t seem to be as noticeable as you. Hmm…well maybe it is because you are a smaller person than her, and it just shows more on you…or maybe you have a bigger baby? Who knows. Her point about some women getting large while others do not is probably also true. I’m sure it is nothing to worry about. If you continue to have concerns about it, ask your doctor or Obi-Wan. Be sure to tell me what they say.

Take care,
Dorme
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Note 46:
Dormé,

You are a good friend. I know how loyal you are to the cause, but I would hate for you to die. I have been doing what I can to protect myself and my child.

I do think that Dagobah is a good place for a base, except the life there is very dangerous. The fog is helpful to keep unwanted visitors, but I heard that a research team completely disapeared there. Only their records and journals were found when the base was set up.

I am adjusting to this life being pregnant with no contact with Anakin. It is getting easier to push aside the temptation. I'm begining to forget what Anakin is like, why I fell in love with him. I hate the thought of him killing women like me, just to get rid of Force Sensitive beings. He has changed so much. He has killed before, but that was to protect his mother. What is he killing for now?

Yes, Bail is doing the best he can, under these circumstances. He is doing a good job, though. Sara and I have been helping each other, but it's getting tough. We're both in the 'nesting' phase. She arranges things her way, and I rearrange them the way I want it. Bail comes in, sees us arguing about it, and moves things HIS way, which gets us both crying. I hate being this sensitive about everything. We're all doing the best we can.

Bail finally gave me a section of the house to have my way, and a part for Sara to have her way, with the rest of the house off-limits to changes. It's a good compromise, I think.

We need to get with anyone sympathetic to the Rebellion to pool our resources, any resources we can get, so we can have the means to attack Palpatine. I agree that we must wait. We need to grow. Groups are begining to join together, and we are calling ourselves the Rebel Alliance. Catchy, huh?

Yes. Obi-Wan told me that Anakin is Darth Vader. It makes it easier for me to let go of Anakin. The man he was is esentially dead because the man he is now.

I believe that Garm Bel Iblis is from Corellia. I have met Correon Spelbinder. Wherever they both are from, they have agreed to help out. Garm is going around, trying to recruit others to join the Alliance, and is getting results.

Mon Mothma, it is. Thinking about it, I don't really care for Harna Vlarny. I care about your opinion, or else I would not have asked for it.

Sara has asked the doctor some questions, and she believes he can be trusted. Bail thinks so too. The doctor cares more about the safety of his patients than he does money. He can't be bought.

I have gone to the doctor and found out the gender. You'll never guess this. It's a girl. And a boy. Twins! That's why I'm so big. I'm having two!

I have been staying in the house, and it's awful! I can't be seen, for the safety of my babies, but I'm going nuts! You know I like to keep busy, but there's only so much I can do here. I have told Obi-Wan, and he's trying to help out. I can't wait until I can go out in public again.

Padme
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Note 47:
3 months later:


Padmé,

It has been 2 months since the last letter, and you are now 8 months pregnant. I could not write you in the last couple of months because of the increasing danger throughout the galaxy. I finally was able to send you a secure message.

How are you doing? Bail’s wife should be due any day now (if I have the correct time configuration.) How is she doing? Or has she given birth now?

The life on Dagobah may be dangerous, but if there are enough Rebels on Dagobah, everyone living there would be protected, wouldn’t they be? I am sorry to hear about the research team that disappeared there. As long as no one wanders off and everyone has a weapon, you should be fairly safe. Remember, there is safety in numbers, my friend.

You are nearing the end of your pregnancy…so I hope all goes well for you. Be sure to tell me all that you can. Yes…forget Anakin…he doesn’t deserve to be thought of after what he did to you, and you will only depress yourself if you think of him. I don’t know what he is killing for now…I guess to help secure the galaxy for his master.

I am glad to hear that Bail is doing well in the situation he is in. Glad to hear that the issue about arranging stuff in the house was resolved.

Well…it will take many years before the Rebellion will gain enough support to actually put up an attack against the Emperor. He is ruthless and many are still loyal to him. It’s going to be tough going, but I know that the Rebellion will finally triumph. I just hope it doesn’t take too long. The Rebel Alliance is a good name for the group rebelling against Palpatine.

I am glad that you heard the truth from Obi-Wan about Anakin being Darth Vader…though the news is horrible. At least you know the truth; you deserve that much. I guess you just have to remember that you have to “Let Go and Let God.”

I am glad that both Garm Bel Iblilis and Correon Spellbinder have agreed to help out with the Rebel Alliance. They seem like competent people, and with their support things should run better. I am glad to hear that you are getting recruits for the Rebellion. However, you must remember that your people must be careful. Palpatine is also out there trying to stop any that oppose him.

Okay, so your new nick name will be Mon Mothma. Very good. It is sad that we must resort to the use of nicknames, but we really have no other choice.

I’m glad that you have found a doctor that can be trusted. Still, don’t let him out of your sight for any period of time. Many people can become greedy, given the correct circumstances.

You are having twins?????? That’s good news…but what will you do with the children. They will have a horrible lifestyle…always having to live in fear from the Empire. At least they will get the opportunity of having the comfort of each other, and they can talk to each other…but they’ll be so lonely. I can’t imagine two children growing up like that….and what if they look like Anakin? Or even you…until the Empire is disposed of, they’ll never be able to show their faces to Darth Vader or Palpatine…or anyone who once knew Anakin who would report them.

You will have to tell me the moment that they are born!

I know how you feel…but at least you have Obi-Wan, Bail, and Sara to comfort you. You are almost done with your pregnancy, so soon all will be over. (the pregnant part).

Be sure to update me on all that has happened.


Dorme
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