The Senator

A New Beginning

The next day it was time for us to leave and I said my goodbyes to everyone.

"Senator Allana, if ever you wish to return, you are welcome." Zeb said with a bow of his head.

"Thank you, Captain. I'll make sure I return soon." I said softly.

After a few more goodbyes I turned and climbed onto the ship with Kenobi, Tapal, and Cal.

"Seems you made a good impression Senator." Cal said softly.

"All I did was act like myself." I said with a laugh.

He sent me a smile and I watched as Kenobi went to speak to the pilot.

"A strong bond you both have." Tapal said softly.

"What?" I asked softly.

"You and Master Kenobi, you're bound is strong." He said as he sent me a smile.

"He means a lot to me."

"You love him."

"Yes, but not as a lover, more like.... a father figure." I said softly.

I saw a small smile appear on his face as he nodded his head. For the rest of the trip we stayed in silence until we arrived back on Coruscant. After briefing the council I left for my home. I held back a groan of annoyance as I saw Fives guarding my door.

"Senator." He said with a bow of his head.

"I thought I asked for them to stop having you guard me?" I asked with a frown.

"Yes, you did, but Chancellor Amidala said that she didn't care how you hated to be watched as long as you were alive." He said calmly.

I let out a sigh and nodded my head.

"Well, at least come in. People stare if there is a clone guarding your house." I said as I held the door open.

He looked around and then back at the door, as if he was thinking it over.

"I'm ordering you, Fives." I said with a smile.

He nodded his head and walked into my house. I plopped down on my couch and let out a sigh.

"Rough day?" He asked calmly.

"Isn't it always?" I said as I rubbed my head.

"The senate give you a ear full again?"

"They think I should stop working beside the Jedi order so much and start working closer with the senate." I said as I leaned back on my couch.

"Permission to speak freely?"

I nodded my head and he cleared his throat.

"You should do what you want, the senate doesn't have control of you. You aren't their slave." He said softly.

"What about you? Are you their slave Fives?" I asked as I met his eyes.

He looked away and I let out a sigh.

"Forgive me, I didn't mean to pry. If you will excuse me.... I had a long night." I said as I stood up and left for my room.

After changing I laid down on my bed and let out a sigh. After a hour of being restless I set up and walked over to my datapad and started to work on a side project of mine. Before I had realized it was morning and I had an appointment with Padmé. I grabbed my datapad and left to meet with her.

"Chancellor." I said as I bowed my head.

"Allana, what have I told you about calling me Padmé?" She asked with a laugh.