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𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑬 at night, when all was silent, and not a sound could be heard in the usually busy, loud and frantic city of Coruscant, a Naboo cruiser floated itself down onto the docking pad

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𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑬 at night, when all was silent, and not a sound could be heard in the usually busy, loud and frantic city of Coruscant, a Naboo cruiser floated itself down onto the docking pad. Inside this ship near the dashboard of the cockpit, the newly appointed lieutenant of the Senator's protective force addressed a figure.

"Senator, we're making our final approach in to Coruscant." The lieutenant said

"Very good, Lieutenant." Senator Amidala replied

A few moments later, the ships landed on the docks. Two female pilots, with their features covered by helmets, were approached by a pilot. R2-D2 beeped from behind the two women.

"We made it." Captain Typho commented

He took off his helmet, grunting. One of the female pilots took off her helmet, revealing herself as Malia Naberrie. The ramp from the main ship lowered and out came Senator Amidala and her entourage.

"I guess I was wrong. There was no danger at all." Typho said

Lia and the female pilot didn't respond. The second Senator Amidala stepped off the ramp, there was an explosion. Everything happened so quickly, and Lia found herself laying helplessly on the hard, dusty floor, wallowing in the sharp, throbbing pain in her head, and the faint ringing sound she heard as she twisted around, trying to feel something, anything, in the vast darkness.

The smoke from the detonated bomb under the ramp of the landing dock started to clear. The female pilot shot up and ran over to the fallen Senator, who was laying completely still on the forgotten ramp, having taken most of the blow from it being right under her feet. Lia and Captain Typho pulled out their blasters, as a precaution.

Senator Amidala lay on her side as the female pilot rushed over. She pulled off her helmet, revealing Padmé Amidala, the real Senator. She rolled her decoy onto her back, trying to be as gentle as possible. Captain Typho and Lia began checking the pulses of the other people on the dock, trying to see if anyone was alive. Lia noticed Cordé, Padmé's new decoy, didn't make it and frowned, sadly.

"Milady, you're still in danger here." Typho said

Padmé stood up silently and Lia rushed over to her sister's side, pulling her into a hug.

"I shouldn't have come back." Padmé said

Captain Typho, although he was a great captain, wasn't the most comforting type, and certainly not the way that Panaka was to the former queen. Captain Typho's only objective was to get the Senator as far away from the explosion site as possible, in fear that whoever had done this realized they didn't get their intended target.

"This vote is very important. You did your duty. Cordé did hers. Now come." Typho said

Instead of leaving with the impatient Captain, Padmé stood her ground, still staring at the dead handmaiden.

"Padmé, please!" Lia begged

With one final look at her deceased decoy, Padmé followed after Typho and Lia. R2-D2 rolling behind them, chirping sadly.

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Lia didn't say anything as they made their way to the Chancellor's office

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Lia didn't say anything as they made their way to the Chancellor's office. As they entered the room, everyone stood up. Master Yoda and Master Windu moved to greet Padmé and Lia.

"Senator Amidala, Miss Naberrie, your tragedy on the landing platform terrible. Seeing the two of you alive brings warm feelings to my heart." Yoda said

Lia smiled at the Jedi Master.

"Do you have any idea who was behind the attack?" Padmé asked

"Our intelligence points to disgruntled spice miners on the moons of Naboo." Windu said

"I think that Count Dooku was behind it." Padmé replied

"He is a political idealist, not a murderer." Ki-Adi-Mundi said

"You know, milady, Count Dooku was once a Jedi. He couldn't assassinate anyone. It's not in his character." Windu said

"But for certain, Senator, in grave danger you are." Yoda stated

Palpatine stood up, walked to the window and looked out at the vast city.

"Master Jedi, may I suggest that the Senator be placed under the protection of your graces?" Palpatine said

"Do you really think that's a wise decision under these stressful times?" Bail Organa questioned

"Chancellor, if I may comment, I do not believe the..." Padmé started

"...'situation is that serious'? No, but I do, Senator." Palpatine argued

He started to walk away from the window.

"I realize all too well that additional security might be disruptive for you, but perhaps someone you are familiar with. An old friend, like Master Kenobi." Palpatine suggested

Lia's eyes lit up at the mention of him and Master Windu stepped forward.

"That's possible. He's just returned from a border dispute on Ansion." Windu said

"Do it for me, milady. Please? The thought of losing you... is unbearable." Palpatine said

Padmé sighed and the Jedi got up to leave.

"I will have Obi-Wan report to you immediately, milady." Windu said

He bowed to the Senator.

"Thank you, Master Windu." Padmé said

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