One little princess, mute from birth, finds herself absolutely awestruck in the presence of the 501st clone medic, kix. But with the ongoing war and her planet's pending decision to join the separatists or the republic their relationship may not be...
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Calypso was not allowed outside the castle. But that never stopper her before from sneaking out into the village and the crystal shore against her father's wishes. She was naturally curious and nothing could keep her contained. The barefoot princess trotted along cobblestone paths to find the visitors from the distant planet of Coruscant. She hid behind a barrel and a few crates in front of a small shop as she peered over the edge to observe the visitors as best she could. That's when she saw them, escorting the famous senator she had heard so much about. Senator Amidala of Naboo. She had heard of Naboo many times and oh how she would like to go there one day. There were many places she would like to go some time but her father would never allow it. Her blue eyes curiously examined the senator clothed in elegant garments with her hair up in a beautiful updo. She truly looked both regal and important. Calypso's eyes drifted to the man escorting her. A Jedi? She thought to herself. She had never seen one before but she had heard of them plenty of times in stories and legends. She heard they had fiery swords made completely of light but she didn't see any such weapon on the man with the senator. Her attention shifted now to the battalion escorting the jedi and senator. Clones. Another thing Calypso had never seen but she had certainly heard of them. They were the Republic's mighty soldiers. Engineered to fight wars and win battles. All of them were wearing helmets and full armor but she assumed they all looked the same underneath their helmets. Curiously, she moved out of her hiding position and began following them at a distance to the palace. She wanted to know more about them. She had to know more about them.
"You must be the senator from Naboo." A guard at the palace addressed the woman. Padme smiled. "Yes, that is correct." She informed him. "Good. you are requested within the main haul. But the king made it clear that your ahem, entourage, will have to wait outside the palace gates." Anakin scoffed at this news. "And why's that?" He asked as he crossed his arms over his chest. "The king doesn't care much for the soldiers of the Republic. Not to mention the Jedi. He requested himself that you lot be left out here, but he assures you that the senator will be in good care." Anakin rolled his eyes but he could tell he didn't have much of a choice. "Ani," Padme said as she turned to her husband. "I will be alright. Stay out here with your men." Anakin sighed as he gave her a forced smile and wished her the best of luck as he watched her escorted away into the palace without him.
"Looks like we'll have to wait outside." Anakin said as he turned to his men who groaned. Jesse removed his helmet as he wiped his forehead with his arm. "But it's so hot on this planet!" He complained and several of his brothers agreed with him. "You'll be alright." Kix replied. "It's not enough to give you heat stroke." He added. "Wait, does this mean we won't get to see the princesses?" Fives asked as he removed his helmet. "That's what you're concerned about?" Kix asked as he removed his helmet as well. "Uh, yeah." Fives replied with a scoff. The men's conversation was interrupted by the sound of a crash on the other side of the courtyard. They turned to see a blonde woman tumble into a stack of wooden boxes as she climbed over the castle wall. "Are you alright miss?" Rex asked as both he, Kix, and Jesse moved over to her. The woman looked up at them with wide blue eyes. She looked both confused and startled. "Here, let me help you up." Kix offered as he extended his hand to her and she gingerly took his hand and allowed him to help her up to her feet. She quickly dusted off her dirtied skirt and ran her fingers through her long blonde hair. "You took quite a fall, everything okay?" Kix asked her and she responded by signing the word yes with her hand by gently shaking a closed fist up and down at him. "What's your name?" Jesse asked and the girl looked up at him before signing out C-A-L-Y-P-S-O. Jesse and Rex shared a look. "Uh... did you understand that?" Jesse asked and Rex shook his head. "Nope." "She said her name was Calypso." Kix said and Calypso's eyes widened as a gleeful smile appeared on her face. She nodded happily at him. "You understood that?" Jesse asked and Kix nodded. "She's speaking in sign language. I had to learn it for my medical exams back on Kamino." He told them as he turned back to the girl. "Can you speak?" He asked gently and Calypso's smile instantly faded as she shook her head. "I see."
