❝𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧.❞
Etta Novak is a gifted young Jedi Knight who's been sent on a mission to protect Senator Amidala.
After the attempt on Senator Amidala's life, Etta meets Anakin Skywalker. The cocky Chosen One who alw...
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𝙾 𝙽 𝙴
THE WARM BREEZE OF NABOO WINDS BLOWS ON ME GENTLY. I look out at the bright planet and the door of the T-6 closes behind me. I move away from the ramp and wave at the Pilot I can see from the spacecraft window.
The craft takes flight and causes a gush of wind to blow through my curly hair. I look around, and see a house located in the trees further ahead of me. We had permission to land in the beautiful nature area.
I walk towards the large house with my hands clasped together to hide my excitement. My first mission as a Knight! Ah, I can't believe it! My hard work and Master's teaching has paid off.
In a few moments I walk up the steps, with the eyes of a few surrounding guards staring at me. At the sight of my robes and lightsaber, they allow me through. I raise a hand to knock on the large doors. I smile at the doors giddily before biting my lip and shaking away my excitement. I must act professional, I'm protecting a Senator.
The doors get opened for me, allowing me to be greeted by an incredibly beautiful young woman with dark hair, wearing exotic styled clothing. Standing beside her is a man, whom I can assume to be her head of security.
The man's eyes trail to the lightsaber attached to my side and I can see his guard has lowered slightly. "You must be Master Novak. I am Captain Typho, Senator Amidala's head of security." The head of security says and I give him a small smile with a nod.
"I am not a master yet, I am a Knight, but the Jedi are confident in my skills to protect Senator Amidala- oh! And I am Etta Novak, call me what you wish." I say with a small smile and shake the man's hand.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Milady." I curtsy out of respect and smile slightly at the beautiful woman. She looks at me curiously, trying to meet my gaze but I keep my eyes on her nose. "I had believed Master Kenobi would be the one to escort me." She says, confusion in her voice.
"Oh, I thought you had been made aware?" She shakes her head at my words, edging me to continue. "Master Kenobi is on a mission in Ansion, Milady. Though I am not a Master myself yet, I can promise I will fulfil my duties as a Jedi Knight and protect you from harm." I say to her with a small smile.
I hold my hands down by the bottom of my stomach, twiddling and pushing my fingers back. Meeting new people makes me anxious, but I need to push away these feelings if I want to be a Master someday.
Captain Typho and Senator Amidala lead me through the house and into a living room. "Please, make yourself comfortable." The Senator says with a kind smile and I nod as I return the smile. I sit myself down on a chair and the Senator sits on the sofa whilst Captain Typho sits on the chair opposite mine.
"I have had some thoughts of what could happen once we arrive back at Coruscant in a week's time, would it be alright for me to go over them with you?" I ask Captain Typho who hums with a nod and the Senator smiles and motions me to speak.
Only if they knew this would be a multiple hour long conversation about my hyper-fixation of the possible outcomes.
˓𓄹 ࣪˖ ⋆ ࣪. ˖ ࣪⭑
It's sunset and I gently sit on the ground outside with my legs folded over each other. I can feel the presence of Senator Amidala observing me as I meditate. She's not doing anything, only watching me.
I feel the warm breeze blow through my ginger curls and let out deep exhales as I strengthen my mind with tall, protective walls. "Did you need anything, Senator?" My voice is cheerful but calm, like the breeze. I can feel her get startled at my words. "You knew I was here?" She asks me, curiously and I nod my head.
"I could feel your presence approach me." I say with a smile and open my eyes, but still focus on strengthening my mental shield. I turn my head to look at the Senator who leans against the balcony door. "It's peaceful here, I don't want to leave." She says to me and looks out at the sun setting in the sky.
"I agree, Senator. It must have been nice growing up here." I push myself to stand and she moves over to the balcony and I do the same. "It was, my parents and sister were kind and loving to me all throughout my childhood." She sighs out and stares at the setting sun.
"This is not my childhood home, one given for me to reside in for the time being." She says to me with a soft sigh. "I apologise, I have over shared." She says but I shake my head, smiling softly at her. "Not at all, what is your sister's name?" I ask kindly and she looks at me. "Sola, what about you? Do you have any siblings?" I shake my head at her words.
"Not that I know of. I've been in the temple all of my life, since the day I was born actually. And I believe this to be the reason why I've become a Knight much sooner than others." She looks at me, paying attention to my words.
"Most become Knight's in their twenties, whereas I've became one at seventeen, and I'm afraid that some might question my capabilities because of my age." I ramble and pull at my fingers, twisting and tugging them around as my nerves intensify.
Her eyes trail down to my actions before moving up to my eyes. "I wondered why you looked so young. But I understand that, I feel as though some people don't understand me either because I am much younger than other Senators." She laughs slightly before speaking kindly at me. "I trust the Jedi, and if they believe you are capable of protecting me, I will put my trust you, Knight Novak." I smile at her words and brush off the title.
"There is no need to call me that, Senator. Etta will do just fine." I look at her and she nods with a smile. "Then call me Padmé." I shake my head at her words with a smile, my eyes locked on her eyebrows. "Senator, you have earned the respect for your title. I have not, it would be disrespectful of me to call you by your name." She shakes her head.
"We're friends now, Etta. I want you to call me by my name." Friends. I smile at the word, moving my head side to side before sighing with a nod. "Of course, Padmé." She smiles at the sound of her name and looks back at the sky which has been darkened at the lack of its friend of light.
"We should get to sleep, it's dark out." She suggests and looks back at me. "I'll need to make sure that your room is secure." I say and she gives me a look. I sigh. "I'll do that and then I'll go to bed." She smiles at my words and moves away from the balcony.
I linger there for a moment, staring out at the dark sky with the wind gently blowing through my bright red hair. There's this feeling in my chest, so strange, so... unique. The feeling that something is out there and calling out to me.
