-A Padawan's Journey-

671st Meets The 501st

"Of course Skywalker is on his way." Master Amon said, shaking his head. Valerie, her master, the 671st, and both senators were all currently walking into the Royal Palace of Alderaan. Where Senator Organa and his wife Queen Breha lives. The sun had started to set and Valerie looked up at the orange-hued sky. Captain Rickshaw walked next to Master Amon and the rest of the 671st was setting up camp right in the palace courtyard.

"What do you mean by 'of course' Skywalker is coming?" Valerie looked at her master and asked. "You mean Knight Skywalker right?"

Senator Organa laughed. "Yes I do, padawan." Master Amon said, turning to Senator Amidala. "Do you care to explain, senator?"

Senator Amidala raised an eyebrow. "I do not know what you're talking about. General Skywalker and I are good friends." Master Amon scoffed. "And besides, he is not the only one coming." Everyone walked into the building at this point, stopping in the foyer.

Valerie perked up. "Does that mean Ahsoka is coming too?"

"Ahsoka?" Master Amon asked.

"Excuse me." Valerie corrected herself. "I mean Knight Skywalker's padawan. Padawan Tano."

"I do believe so." Senator Organa said. "And I do also believe he is bringing the 501st as well.

"Look at that Rickshaw, you get to see Rex again." Master Amon commented with a smug look.

"You don't have to make that face every time I see Rex, we were only in the same cadet squad. We still are friends." Rickshaw said.

"You and Captain Rex were in the same training squad?" Valerie asked.

Rickshaw nodded. "The First Company was the name of our cadet squad. It consisted of me, Rex, Wolffe, Bly, and Fox. Some of the finest men I've gotten to train with before the Clone Wars."

Valerie put a hand on her chin. "Hmm, I know Commander Wolffe. I've heard of Captain Rex, but I don't think I've met the other two."

"And I'm sure you'll get the chance to meet them." Master Amon said, placing a hand on her shoulder. "But for now, let's all wash up and enjoy the feast that Senator Organa and his wife are preparing for us. Before Skywalker and the 501st arrive."

"Yes, master." Valerie nodded.

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Valerie wandered the giant palace alone, part of her wanted to see if she could find the room she was staying in on her own, but it was safe to say that she was in fact lost. She looked around the hallway she was in. The walls were high and there were a few paintings scattered here and there.

"Are you lost child?" A female voice asked and Valerie turned, she saw a woman walking towards her. Valerie thought that the woman was beautiful, her dark brown hair that was tied into a braided crown. She held herself with a certain elegance.

"Um, I don't know." Valerie said. "Who are you?"

"Call me Breha." The woman said.

Valerie's eyes grew wide, in front of her was the queen. "I-I'm so sorry!" Valerie bowed her head. "Queen Breha, it's an honor- wait weren't you visiting your parents?"

Queen Breha chuckled. "I was, now I'm back. You never answered my question."

Valerie looked down at the ground. "Y-yes I am. I thought I could find my room by myself but I can't."

"Well then," Queen Breha said. "Let's go find yourself a room then." She turned on her heels and started walking down the hallway. Valerie looked at her for another brief moment before quickly jogging to catch up to her. She walked next to her in silence. "What is your name?"