We made our way towards the couches to discuss Padme's security measures. For some time, I felt the sense that Padme was in danger. Only this time, it was true; someone was truly out to get her.

I sat down next to Padme, facing Anakin and Obi-wan. "I'm Captain Typho of Her Majesty's secret service. Queen Jamillia has been informed of your assignment. I am grateful you are here, Master Kenobi. The situation is more dangerous than the senator will admit." Typho says, glaring at the group.

I have to admit; I was angry. I didn't get the credit I deserve. Before Master Kenobi and Anakin came, I was the one who was protecting Padme. I was the one who woke up early to train and protect her in the after hours. Yet, there was no thank you??

"I don't need more security. My sister has been doing just fine. I need answers. I want to know who's trying to kill me." Padme sighs and lifts her head from the ground to face the Jedi. At least she was giving me credit.

"We are here to protect you, senator. Not to start an investigation." Obi-wan says. I rolled my eyes in disbelief. To protect Padme, we need to know who the person behind it is. The Jedi didn't understand this... "We will find out who's trying to kill you, Padme. I promise you." Anakin says, I look back up to see him smiling at me, but the smile vanished fast once Obi-wan starts to talk again. Oh no, here comes an argument.

"We will not exceed our mandate, my young padawan learner," Obi-wan says, looking directly at Anakin. "I mean that in the interest of protecting her, Master." Anakin sighs; he looks embarrassed. Padme starts looking around, trying to avoid the argument that was presented in front of us.

"We will not go through this exercise again, Anakin, and you will pay attention to my lead," Obi-wan said, still keeping eye contact with Anakin. I got to admit, the relationship between these two is cute. They bicker like father and son or even brother to brother. "Why?" Anakin snaps back. This caught Obi-wan off guard. "What?" Obi-wan says the room was completely silent now. So silent, if someone were to swallow, you would be able to hear it.

"Why else do you think we were assigned to her if not to find the killer? Protection is a job for local security, not Jedi. It's overkill, Master. Investigation is implied in our mandate." Anakin says, and I would have to agree. What reason would the council have to send more Jedi unless they saw I was unfit. "We will do exactly as the council has instructed. And you will learn your place, young one." Obi-wan says this got Anakin to nod and keep quiet.

I felt bad; I wouldn't say I liked the treatment he was receiving merely because I knew exactly how it feels. I had to say something, especially since the room once again fell silent. "Perhaps with your presence, the mystery surrounding this threat will be revealed," I say. Anakin smiled and nodded.

Padme let out a sigh and got up from the couch; the rest of us did the same, following her movement. "Well, if you'll excuse me, I will retire." She says and heads back to her bedroom. I was left in the living room with the rest.

I sat back down on the couch, watching the rest leave.

"I know I'll feel better having you here. I'll have an officer stationed on every floor, and I'll be in the control center downstairs." Typho says, escorting Obi-wan and Jar Jar towards the elevator. Anakin sat down next to me, looking back and forth between Obi-Wan and myself. "It was nice to hear your voice again, y/n," he says and smiles, but quickly that smile fades again.

"I can't believe Obi-wan; he has known her for years, and yet he doesn't seem to think the idea of finding the enemy is important." he scuffs and leans back on the couch. " I agree, but we must do what the council asks, Anakin," I say; he looks back at Obi-wan and finally looks back at me. He inches towards me, keeping his head the same level as mine. "I've thought about you every day since we parted." he quietly says, a smirk on his face formed. "Anakin, I don't think that's acceptable to say," I say and quickly get up from the couch.

"You've completely forgotten about me." he shoots back and gets up as well. Forgotten about him?? I thought about him every day, but I know Jedi cannot think of such ways. It wasn't brilliant. It would cause a distraction.

"Forgotten about you? That's completely absurd." I say, rolling my eyes, which made him more upset. "Well, it sure seems like it," he says, his jawline clenched. I noticed Obi-Wan was walking back towards the center of the room. Anakin's eyes followed my glare and softened his posture. "I think she was pleased to see us," Obi-Wan says, approaching us. "Now, let's check the security," he adds. I figured now would be the best time to depart and head to my room.

I laid down on my bed; the thought of Anakin quickly filled my head. The presence that he left was different. He was different; he has grown more handsome. Did he think about me every day? Or was he being friendly? What is happening? His eyes were the same as I saw them when he was a young boy. Only now, he was more confident than ever before.

I closed my eyes, hoping the thoughts would leave my head when suddenly I heard a knock on the door. I grunted and made my way towards it only to find out Anakin was in front of me again. "Anakin, now is not the time to talk," I say, but he didn't listen. He closed the door behind him, leaving only us in the room.

"I'm sorry for the way I acted. My emotions got the best of me. It won't happen again." he says, trying his best not to make eye contact. Before I could say anything, he walked towards me but hesitantly stepped away. "I need to go help Obi-wan with the security camera if you excuse me," he says and leaves the room. Why was he acting so strange?