Passion or Infatuation? A Star Wars Story

«Chapter 6»

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After they all had exited the ship, they were met by some of the townspeople. Anakin picked up Padmés hand without anyone noticing.

A smile appeared on Lennon's face as a little kid gave her hug, and handed her a flower.

"Thank you, love." she told the small child as they ran off, back to their mother.

Padmé grinned, "You have a strong bond with your people, and they do look up to you." she said, and Lennon nodded.

"These children, even adults, look up to me. They need someone to look up to; Victoria and I happen to be those people." Lennon began to say, and motioned the group to follow her,
"One day neither I, or Tori will be here. And I want my people to treat other people like this in 60 years. I want to set an example for these younglings."

Obi-Wan nodded his head in agreement, "One day, these young ones will be caring for us, and even the galaxy."

Lennon pointed her index finger at him, "Exactly! If our bloodline stops at Tori and I, then one of these girls will receive the throne. Possibly even a boy." Lennon said gesturing to the children running around in their front lawns.

"I want them to know how to treat people, and how a kingdom should be ran." Lennon said, and they continued to walk in silence for ten minutes.

Anakin began to get curious as to where they were going, " Lennon, may I ask where we are going?" he asked.

Lennon turned, facing him with a smile, and he hated to admit it, but her smile was mesmerizing. He was soon pulled out of his trance when she spoke:

"Our first stop is the Orphanage. It's actually right down this road right here." Lennon said, and they continued walking.

They arrived at a large building, that was almost as big as Lennon's home. It was a two story building, and the grass around the house was just as green as the grasses on Endor.

Flowers also covered the perimeter of the house, it looked like somewhere a Senator would live.

Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Padmé were shocked at how big, and nice the Orphanage looked.

Lennon turned to look at them, and watched their expressions.
"You guys look.. shocked? Why is that?" Lennon asked, and the three turned their gaze back to Lennon.

"I-is this the Orphanage?" Padmé asked, Obi-Wan and Anakin having the exact same question as Padmé.

Lennon nods, with a smile, "Yes. This is the Orphanage. And you guys are probably wondering, 'Why is it so big? Why does it look like a boarding school?' Right?" Lennon asked them, and they all nodded their heads simultaneously.

"Well, come along, and I'll give you a tour, and answer your many questions." she said, and the three began to follow her.

They began to walk into the yard, and Anakin noticed all sorts of toys and trinkets on the ground.

"So, why is it so big? The children even look happy. Most of the missions I've been on, I've seen Orphanage's, and the kids never seem happy." Anakin says, walking up closer to Lennon, and this caught Padmé's attention.

"Shouldn't all kids be happy? These kids deserve nothing but happiness." Lennon began to say, and Anakin nods.

Obi-Wan was listening to everything Lennon was saying, it was hard for him to admit, but she was very wise for someone her age.

"Some have lost their parents from illnesses, murder, or even because their parents didn't want them." Lennon said, as they walked into the big entrance.