Chapter 2

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                  Me and Padme were walking together around the ship when suddenly the Queen called us.  We ran to her room and both curstied "Your highness, you called?" Padme said looking concerned.  The Queen looked at Padme and said "I want you to go with the Jedi and explore Tatooine" We looked at each other in excitement.  Tatooine!  Padme's mother always said that was the place for gangsters and smugglers.  Not a place for a Queen! Me and Padme had never gone off world before and were always wondering what it was like on other planets.  Finally a chance to explore!  Oh, it was to thrilling to believe!  "Nalalia?" Padme stepped on my foot and I realized the Queen had been calling me, but I had been to lost in thought to answer.  "Yes Highness?" I said wincing on how high my voice was.  "I want you to remain here."  Me and Padme looked at her in surprise.

      Padme said in the sweetest tone "May I ask your Highness, why?  Me and Nalalia do everything together." I nodded.  "I want you to remain safe with me."  The Queen said, raising her eyebrows.  "But why do you let Padme go?" Her Highness looked at me with a hint of worry in her eyes.  "Padme has been my handmaiden for many years.  She will be calmer in situations that you are not familiar with." I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked up to see Padme giving me a reassuring smile. "I'll be back before you know it."  I hugged her and whispered in her ear, " If you die I'll bring you back and kill you again."  She laughed, "Oh Na-Na." We hugged again and left the room so she could get into something more comfortable. 

                               *Time skip to after Tatooine*

            Padme, Jar Jar, and the Jedi returned.  Apparently, they had been chased by a man in a black cloak.  After Padme told me that I hugged her tight and didn't want to let go.  She told me all about her travels with the Jedi.  She told me his name,  Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan was Obi-Wan Kenobi.  I had never meet a Jedi before and was fascinated when she told me what they could do.  "Wait, so your telling me Master Jinn could move an object without touching it?" I said wide eyed.  We were sitting on our beds and I was doing her hair.  "For the millionth time, yes!  Padme said laughing.  "I'm sorry it's just so hard to believe!"  We both laughed and kept on talking.  We were having a great time until we heard  Captain Panaka, head of the Queen's guard, voice over Padme's comm.   "Her Highness requests Padme's presence immediatly" Padme sighed, "Well I guess I should go."  I smiled and said "Go, I'll just explore the ship."  She laughed and kissed my cheek "See you later Na-Na" I giggled and replied, "See ya 'Me!"  She left the room and I was alone.

    "Well, you did tell Padme you would explore so you will!" I said out loud.  I got up and walked out of the room.  I looked around to see an empty hallway.  'Everyone must be asleep' I thought to myself as I tiptoe through the hallway to the Main room.  I yawn as I go over to the monitor and turn on a hologram.   "Are you a goddess?" I jump and bite my lip. Hard. "Mmphhh!" I muffled my scream as I bite onto my hand.  I take my mouth off my hand.  "Are you ok?" The same voice.  Of a little boy?  I looked up to see a boy about 9 sitting in a chair, staring at me with big blue eyes looking concerned.  I nod, looking confused "Yes I'm alright thank you." I replied.  He smiles at me but returns to a sad face.  "I'm so sorry, where are my manners?" I said slapping myself.  The boy giggled.  I curstied and said "I'm Nalalia Blitz.  One of Queen Amidala's handmaidens and Padme's sister"  He looks up and reaches out his hand.  "Anakin Skywalker,  will-be Jedi padawan and greatest pilot in the galaxy.  Or will be." 

     I laugh lightly as I take his hand. "Pleasure to meet you."  He grins.  Oh, he's adorable! That dimpled smile and big blue eyes! "Hey, are you okay?" I asked.  "What do you mean?" he responded.  "Before you had tears in your eyes."  I say crouching down next to him.  "It's cold in space." He states.  I laugh "The first time I was in space, I was so cold I had five blankets on me and was still freezing."  I take my jacket that was lying on a chair and gently tucked it around him.  "Your from Tatooine aren't you Anakin." He nods.  "Tatooine is a warm planet Annie."  "Annie?" he said raising his cute little eyebrow. "I give all of my friends nicknames." I stated.  His eyes light up. "Friends? Were friends?" He said looking like he would jump up and down with excitement. "Yes Annie, now be quiet." I said trying to quiet him down.

       "Sorry, I'm just so excited," he whispers.  I smiled sadly at him. He looks at me concerned "Why are you so sad?" he said.  "The Queen is...worried.  Her people are suffering.... dying.  She must convince the Senate to intervene, or...I'm not sure what will happen."

       Anakin takes something out of his pocket.  "I made this for Padme... but I wanna give this to you." I looked at him in surprise " But why?" I said looking confused. "I'm.... I'm not sure what will happen to me.  I dunno if I'll ever see you again.  This is so you'll remember me.  I carved this out of japor snippet... It will bring you good fortune."  Anakin hands me a gorgeous wooden pendant.  I gasped " Oh Annie, but this is for Padme" I looked at him in disbelief.  Anakin had known me for five minutes and was already giving me a gift? He looked at me, tears in his eyes "I know, I just feel like that we have a connection somehow. I just know it."  I sighed "Oh Annie, I don't deserve this.  But I will keep this just for you." I hugged him.  "I don't need anything to remember you Annie. Our friendship will last a long time I just know it will.  When we reach the capital I might not see you again but just know I still care for you."  I hugged Annie again.  A couple of tears dripped down his cheek as I gently wiped them away.  "I care for you to.  Only I.... miss..." I put my finger to shush him.  "Your mother?" He nodded his head.  "Padme told me the story."  I kissed his cheek and stood up.  "I best be heading to bed.  I don't want to stay up to late. You should be heading to bed to." I looked down to see Annie already snoring away cuddled into the blankets with an adorable smile on his face.  Gosh, this kid was cute!

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