Fight for The Future

Part 4

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Anakin had left to talk to Padmé. Yoda had meanwhile found Obi-Wan & had the master stunned when he told him he was leaving with his padawan, whether the council approved of the journey or not. Obi-Wan had agreed, of course, but Yoda had been forced to use the "Trust me do you?" guilt trip that he always had up his sleeve.

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500 Republica, Coruscant

Padmé Apartment

"Just so I understand this correctly, the conclusion of a meeting about your nightmares involves us going with two unknown Jedi, Bail, & Obi-Wan on a retreat of undetermined length leaving today, & that practically the entire order knows about our marriage, not to mention Yoda is somehow aware that I'm pregnant." a perplexed Padmé Amidala asked with genuine confusion.

"Well, when you put it that way, yes. He also practically said he wasn't accepting a 'no' from you and to take it up with him if you had a problem with it,"  Anakin said hoping the troll wouldn't throw him under the bus when invariably she called him telling him her schedule wouldn't allow it. "This would be better if this was only with Obi-Wan." Padmé said. "I know, but Yoda said he would help, and he seemed to think these particular Jedi would help in some way," Anakin said. Padmé sighed. "Let me call the little troll & see what we can do."

*Padmé's point of view*

The green master came to view on her table. "Greetings, Senator, always happy to hear from you I am." Yoda greeted. "A pleasure as always, Master Jedi. I am a little confused as to a request from Knight Skywalker. Surely the council knows my schedule will not allow me to be gone from Coruscant for an unknown length of time," Padmé said. "Time you need away from work. As a vacation perhaps you should view this," Master Yoda said. Padmé wasn't sure what to make of what appeared to be mirth in his eyes. "We all do our part in this war & for that reason I cannot go away for so long. I have already scheduled leave here shortly."

At this the Master Yoda looked at her seriously "I know, but go away you should. Coruscant will become too dangerous for both of you, & you now have more than yourself to be worried about." the grandmaster said. Padmé felt her eye twitch. It was a low blow to be sure &, frankly, blackmail, but the comment about danger had her attention. "What danger could we have on Coruscant?"

Master Yoda sighed. "Unsure I am that this war will end the way we believe. Regardless of who wins, danger is growing rapidly for both of you here; it may be a long time before you see Coruscant again." he said. "Could security help us?" she asked. "No. As great a danger as young Skywalker himself is in, far greater it is for you. No one must know when or where you are going. In fact, it would be best for no one to know until you have left. After you leave, make no communications with Coruscant."

Padme paled. Whatever danger Yoda was indicating was indeed dire. "I will make preparations to leave today," Padme said. "Good. Good day to you, Senator. A suggestion could I give. Pretend to be one of your aides you should not. Used the trick too many times you have. Fool anyone again I fear it will not. Pretend to be one of Senator Organa's guards you should."

Padmé sat stunned at the holoprojector. It sounded to her as if someone was targeting their whole family. She grimaced. Her child was possibly in danger. No. She would have to leave. She summoned her most trusted double to make it appear she was still on Coruscant for as long as possible. Then called Bail to inform him of the plan.

*End of Padmé's point of view*

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Garden on the roof, Jedi Temple.