Forbidden Love || Anakin x Reader

Chapter 84: Festival of Light

The Festival of Light is today. It would have been a joyful occasion in the past years, but now it's part of the job to attend. I knew my sister would be in the crowd with the Chancellor right at her side, who was the main target of this whole thing. But my complete protection was solely on my sister and Ani, of course.

"As you can see, we've mapped the Chancellor's route to and from the festival stage. We know where he'll be at every moment from the time we land on Naboo." My Master commented. I stood hovering over the Holocron Master Windu and Master Yoda has set in place.

"What security measures are in place?" Master Plo asked. It seemed almost every Jedi I was close to was going to the festival to protect the Chancellor. By the press of a button, Master Windu has pulled up an enormous large map of Naboo. "The Naboo Royal Guard will have armed sentries at all entry points on the Palace. And the stage itself will be sealed off by a ray shield for the duration of the event." My Master finished off. I smiled through the Holocron; seeing his face was lovely. I hadn't heard much from my Master; I've been surrounded with Anakin's instead, though I didn't mind.

"I see nothing here to worry about," Anakin commented. His arms crossed themselves across his chest. I, too, agreed the Chancellor had so much protection, there was nothing more to worry about.

"With complacent comes vulnerability. Yes... it is what we do not see that concerns me. A long time to plan his attack, Count Dooku has." Yoda chimed in. He was right; whenever something awful had happened, it was always Dooku.

"Yes. We thought we'd have an advantage with Obi-Wan on the inside, but we've had no communication from him in days." Master Windu sighed. What did their little plan fail? Anakin and I were still upset that the council had not informed us of the plan. We honestly thought he was dead; instead, he was out playing bounty.

"Obi-Wan will do his part. Let's make sure we do ours." Anakin scoffed. He turned his back, exiting the room. Everyone in the room knew he was upset. He was betrayed by the Jedi once again.

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Arriving on Naboo was what I looked forward to the whole day. To see my sister and close friends was everything.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Chancellor Palpatine greeted the Queen of Naboo, and who was right beside her was my sister. A large grin plastered across my face; I hadn't seen her since our last wild adventure. "Welcome home, Chancellor. I'm thankful to the Jedi for bringing you here safely." My sister coughed a slight bit, noticing the Chancellor's eyes were on her. "Yes, Senator. It is good to be back. Although I think the amount of security that has accompanied me is overkill." Palpatine replied. That again, I could agree on.

"With all due respect, Chancellor, where your safety is concerned, there is no such thing as overkill." My Master jabbed back. Anakin and I looked over our shoulders, staring at each other as such awkward conversations unfold.

"So you keep insisting, Master Jedi, but I've grown tired of discussing it." He hissed, passing my Master's shoulder in a swing. Well, that conversation couldn't have gone any better.

"Anakin, Y/n, Ahsoka, and Zander, welcome to the festival." Padme greeted all four of us. She immediately came in for a hug, a tight one as usual. "I've missed you, y/n." She whispered into my ear, still in her grasp. "I've missed you too. I'm glad to be home." I replied. She leaned back, leading our small group as both Zander and Ahsoka's heads wandered the whole city.

"I've never seen the Festival of Light. Sounds like a big event." Ahsoka said, mesmerized. It made me chuckle. I'm sure she'll have a blast. "They're expecting a large crowd, which means it will be difficult for Dooku to attack during the ceremony. That leaves the Palace as the best opportunity for an ambush." Anakin commented. He walked beside me, still following Padme's lead.