Kept Secrets (Obi-Wan Kenobi)

Chapter Two - The Meeting

I after making my way into the hanger I let go of Jaces arm. As I passed by the Queen I curtsied in front of her before making my way over to where the Naberrie family was stood. I took my place near Sola as the ship approached. I looked around the hanger at the different nobles that stood around us. Each one of them had their eyes on the ship as it entered the hanger. I could sense Jace coming to a halt behind me with the sense of dread for what the rest of the evening held in store for me as the ships doors opened.

One by one the Senators exited the ship. My breathing picked up as I felt Jace's fingers start to play with the fabric of my dress. It took everything in me to not use the force and push him back from me. But fortunately, for him Padme had made her way off the ship and was embracing her parents, Bail Organa and from the looks of them three Jedis behinds her. Padme pulled away from her parents and made her way down the line give Sola a hug before making her way towards me.

"Hello Toria" She said sweetly pulling me into a hug "I've missed you the most I think".

I pulled back from the hug and looked her over "Well the feeling is mutual. I'm just glad that soon we will be on the same planet" My voice was full of hope as she linked her arm with mine and pulled me towards the Jedis.

"Toria let me introduce you to our Jedi protectors. this is Jedi Master Obi Wan Kenobi, Master Anakin Skywalker, and his padawan Ashoka Tano" Padme introduced.

"Hello Toria. I'm Anakin Skywalker. Padme told me much about you" The first Jedi introduced his hand extended towards me. I shook his hand with a small smile on my face. Looking him over Anakin was a little taller than the man that stood behind him. He had long brownish hair with piercing blue eyes. He seemed sorta lost from what I felt when I shook his hand, almost sad in a way. Anakin stepped aside and his apprentice stepped forward. She was a young Togruta with eagerness and wisdom behind her eyes "This is my padawan Ashoka". Ashoka gave me a small bow before walking over to where Bail Organa stood. As I watched her make her way towards bail I could help but notice Jace making conversation with the representative of Alderaan. I pulled a slight uncomfortable face before turning back to greet the last Jedi.

"Hello" I greeted trying to hide my discomfort behind a smile. The man in front of me also smiled before he bowed.

"Hello, I'm Master Obi Wan Kenobi. I've been assigned as your protector until we leave the planet and head back to Coruscant. I will also be the one who will be training in the force"  His voice was smooth and comforting. He was more seasoned Jedi than Anakin was. He was taller than I was with auburn hair and kind looking blue-gray eyes and a full beard. He like his appearance where handsome men to say the least but they where Jedis so those thoughts where quick pushed from my mind as Jace made his way over.

"Hello, I'm Jace Raxel. You must be Tori's protector. I must say it won't be a simple task" Jace joked towards Obi Wan making my skin crawl at his tone.

I took a step away from Jace, stepping closer towards Obi Wan. "Well I assure you, I'm up to the task" Obi Wan counted giving me a reassuring smile. And out of the side of relief as I made my way towards the transport back to the Naberrie's home where they where hosting the group with a party to be held soon after their arrival back to the villa. I made my way swiftly towards Padme before I felt a hand grab hold of my arm pulling me to a halt. I turned around and was met with Jace "I'm heading to the capital. Will I be seeing you at the party?" His voice was as smug as ever as he released his hold on my arm. I looked past him briefly at Obi Wan who was positions, not too far away from us looking into the distance.

"Yes.. you most likely will, seeing as I do live with the Naberrie" I tried my best to mask the disgusted in my voice I just spoke to him. Jace grabbed hold of my hand and kisses it before heading off in the opposite direction.

I rolled my eyes at his forwardness, turning towards the transport. Before entering the transport I felt a hand take my own helping me on board. I turned to see Obi Wan "My lady" His voice was low as my hand lingered in his before we both pulled away and he got on board shortly after I did. The feelings I felt though this was almost electrifying, almost formerly though we hadn't met. The feelings I felt were the feeling of being at home. What a strange feeling to feel.. I took a seat next to Padme who was sharing some stories about our planet with Ashoka.

"Your home planet is so beautiful" Ashoka commented towards me gaining my attention "Are you following the same political rolls in the galaxy?" The young Jedi implored apron me.

"Sorta, my first bill will be for the young children affected by this conflict." I state calmly. I watch the young Jedi perk up at my words.

"That's a noble cause. I hope you are successful with it as it's something we experience on most of the war-torn planets we visit" Ashoka gave me a reassuring smile. I look from her briefly looking towards Obi Wan, who seemed intrigued by what I was saying. I quickly turned my attention back to Padme and Ashoka as their conversations lasted till we arrived back at the Villa.

The servants had already had everything set up for the up-and-coming party. Tables filled with different food offerings and drinks choices. The ballroom was lit with candles and their where chairs lining the wall. It was like a dream.

After exiting the transport Padme pulled me into the villa desperate for my opinions on what she should wear for tonight's event, and wanting to catch up more, but also leaving our Jedi protectors with the rest of her family.

"I've missed having you by my side" Padme admits as we enter her room, our ladies needs following behind us.

"It's must have been lonely then" I joked earning a laugh from my dearest friend.

"My family can't be that terrible" She joked back. I let out a sigh. She was kinda right her family weren't terrible people but their actions for political gain were deplorable at best using the children as pawns.

"I'm sure you and I both know the answer to that. They're not, but I do question their judgment from time to time." I answered as honestly as I could be.

"You mean Jace?" Padme asked taking hold of my hand. Her eyes searching mine for more answers.

"If you don't mind... I'd rather leave that topic for another day" I said softly. Padme gave me a small hug before heading into her closet leaving me to my thoughts.