A child trust is more important then a grown up one (Star Wars)

Chapter 6

Anakin looked around as he was walking beside Padme. He looked in awe when they entered in a big building that was swarming with people.
"What is this place Padme?"

The woman looked down at the boy and she smiled. "This is the Senate. Where I work. And this is my friend"She pointed to a tall man with black hair and beard and motioned for him to come.

" Bail. How are you? "

" I'm fine Padme. And"The man called Bail looked down at the boy that was holding the Senator hand." I don't think that we meet. "

" Hi", Anakin said a little shy. "I'm Anakin"

"Oh yes. Anakin. Padme had told me about you. It's nice to finally meet you"

Yes. Padme had told Bail about Anakin. One day as she was working in her office and the man had come to pay a visit to her he had saw her distraught. And being worried he had asked her what happened and Padme told him everything.

Yes. That was a shocking information. But he had promised that theres a chance for the change to be temporarily. Now as he looked at the woman she wasn't as distraught as that day. Apparently she was learning to accept the truth of the situation.

"We should probably go. We don't want to be late" Padme said and she looked down when she felt the little boy tugging her hand. "Whats wrong Ani."

"Where are you going?"

"We are going at a banquet that is strictly political. So its going to be boring for someone your age. But I'm not going to let you here and you would come with us. But if you get bored let me know and I will contact Master Kenobi or Ahsoka. Alright?"

The boy nodded brightly happy that he was permitted to follow Padme. And he also promised himself that he won't get bored because he doesn't want to return to the classes.

" I hope that it's not a problem if he came along"she told Bail.

"Not at all. He's much welcome to tag along. Now let's go."

Bail walked on Padme left side as Anakin was walking on her right holding her hand and looked around the place. They walked outside and climbed on a speeder.

At the beginning Anakin was feeling strange to be in one. Especially since it's was much different then the one he drived at the race. But a couple of minutes later he started to get used to it and found it very funny.

He even leaned over the edge so he can look down. Something that was a mistake. Because the speeder moved fast to avoid collision with another one and Anakin had lost his equilibrium and was about to pulmet on the ground if not for a pair of strong arms that wrapped around him.

"Wah. Don't do that again" Bail said as he looked at the boy that was pressed against him. He didn't even want to think what would have happened if he wasn't fast enough to caught him. "Are you alright?"

"Yes. Thank you"

The boy sat on the seat beside Padme and this time he avoided to approach the edge again.

Half an hour later they were at the destination and Anakin got out togheter with Padme and Bail.

"Isn't it a little quiet for a banquet full of politicians?" Padme asked a little suspicious.

"Yes. Be on guard" The woman nodded and she pressed the boy against her side.

"Senator Amidala. Senator Organa" they both heard and they turned to face Chancellor Palpatine.

"Chancellor. You got us a big scare."

"I'm sorry my dear. That wasn't my intention. And... Whos your little friend?" he asked as he looked at the boy

What surprised Padme the most was how the boy squirmed uncomfortable in the man presence and he hide behind her. Anakin was friends with Palpatine since he was his age now before. To see him act like this was strange.

" He's a friend" she answered and she hide the boy behind her. "Sorry. He wary of new people. Where are the others."

"I thought that you received the message. The banquet had changed its location on Mandalore at the Duchess request. You should hed there now."

"Aren't you coming?" Bail asked.

"I'm afraid no. I need to stay here."

After the two senators bid goodbye to the Chancellor they left together back with Anakin. They climbed back on the speeder as they wait to be brought to the docking to get in the ship that would take them on Mandalore.

" Who was that man? "Anakin asked after a couple of minutes of silance.

" Its the Chancellor. Hes a very important man and the most powerful one in the Senate "Bail asked.

" He's scary. "

" Scary? How so? "Padme asked surprised.

Anakin shuggred." I don't know. But something about him is scary. Now where are we going "

" Mandalore "

The boys eyes sparkled." I heard about it. It's a great planet. Can I come. Please. "

" Sure thing. "

" Shouldn't someone from the Temple let know that you leave on a different planet? "Bail asked.

" I will let Master Kenobi know when we get in the ship because now we don't have time anymore", Padme said and winked in Anakin direction.
She knew if she let him know now he would come and take Anakin.

Obi-Wan would not let Anakin go on Mandalore. Especially with the Death Watch and that Anakin now he's 9 and not 21 anymore.

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"I understand. Thank you for letting me know Senator and please take care of Anakin"

"I will. Don't worry." she said before she ended the call.

Obi-Wan sighed and he rubbed his eyes.

"Are you alright Master?" Ahsoka asked as he looked at Obi-Wan worried.

"Anakin had snuck from the temple and he knocked into Padme. Now he's on his way to Mandalore."

Ahsoka eyes widened. "Really?"

"Yes. But she promised that her and Bail would take care of him. And I know that the Duchess would not let a child to be attacked by Death Watch"