At Any Price
by: Spaz


Disclaimer. I do not own any of the characters from star wars,  but I do however own Amaya :p lol


“So many innocent souls lost to the dark side, the Sith are taking control Master Yoda and the Jedi are being killed off, what are we against the Sith?”  Amaya asked curiously, her pretty green eyes shone brightly with curiosity.  She had often wondered why there was need to fight, for power, for land maybe?  She had never quite understood every fine printed detail herself, but she was sure her Master Yoda could explain it to her.  Yes, Amaya was a Quarton of the great Master Yoda, one of the most wise and powerful Jedi Masters of all time.  It was quite an honor that she would receive her Jedi training from him.

            Curious you are little Padawan, questions you ask will be understandable in time, but now, much to young are you. “  Master Yoda replied with a slight hint of a chuckle in his voice. 

          Oh how at her young age Amaya always adored the old Whill for he was much like a father to her, raising her, teaching her and perhaps once in a while scolding her for doing what a Jedi would not do.  Dare she say she loved Yoda in a daughterly way.  Amaya had always been very curious as a young child, strong and bold, but she still held a certain sincerity that made her special in her own way.  Not to mention how high her midchlorian level was.  Yoda had agreed to train her in Jedi arts even though she was a little older than she should have been, which confused her a tad since any other child, putting aside Anakin Skywalker, had been denied access to be trained.  Amaya was jarred out of her thoughts as she heard Master Yoda speak to her once more.

          “ Dismissed are you Quarton Padawan. “  Yoda said, than got up from his meditating stance to walk towards the door.

            If you don’t mind Master Yoda, can I go and visit Padme?  I haven’t seen her in such a long time!”  Amaya practically begged her mentor, giving him the sweetest puppy-dog eyes ever.  She hoped he would give her his blessing to go see her friend from childhood.  As she seen Master Yoda bow his head to her, she bowed back, then swiftly left the room, her long thick brunette hair swung in the breeze.  She fiddled with the Padawan’s braid wound in her hair as she waited for Padme to open the door to her quarters.  As the door opened, the duo laid eyes on each other for a moment, studying, then quickly hugged in a warm greeting. 

            Amaya!  It’s been far to long, please come in, I’m sure Ani would be just as equally happy to see you as I am.”  Padme said with a bright smile, her left hand was caressing her stomach. 

          Amaya’s heart throbbed at the mention of Anakin’s name, for Amaya had always held a crush on him.  Though, to her dismay, Anakin’s heart belonged to Padme.  Amaya had always taken care not to fall in love, for the Jedi were not permitted to love.  Love could result in fear and jealousy and could grow into anger in hate, leading you down the dark path.  Master Yoda and Amaya had once had a most unpleasant encounter with a Sith Lord once who went by the name of Darth Sidious.  They had indeed worked to gather like pupil and teacher to give time for Palpatine to flee the scene before any harm came to him.  Amaya didn’t very much trust Palpatine and was quite wary of him asking Anakin to become his personal bodyguard. 

          Amaya stepped through the door and was greeted by a warm embrace from Anakin, making her heart sore like a bird.  She knew now that Anakin had become an actual Jedi Knight, no longer a Quarton like herself.  She prayed that she didn’t seem like childs play to him,  for she herself had given most of her sparring partners a run for their money when practicing the art of the lightsaber.

            Anakin, it’s great to see you again!  I heard about your fancy maneuvers in piloting, Master Yoda said you are a very good pilot. “ Amaya said, busying her floating mind with small talk and trying not to seem uncomfortable under his enticing crystal blue stare.  She had often found herself getting lost in those eyes of his, telling herself not to get to attached to him or she perhaps may find herself serving the Sith.

            Did you now?  You’re not to bad of a pilot yourself. “  He said with a mischievous glint in his eyes, his hand slinking itself around Padme’s waist.  Amaya forced herself not to stare,  for she might be caught in the act. 

          Amaya snorted, “ Yeah, right, if I had been up there piloting a fighter ship I would have been blown to bits in a matter of seconds.  You of all people Anakin should know that I am more tactful and better off on the ground.”

          A quiet laugh came from the duo in front of her as they listened to her words with mild amusement.  How did Amaya know Anakin and Padme you ask?  How had she gone so far as to befriend them?  They went back a very long way indeed, from the time when Padme was Queen of the Naboo, not just a senate as she is now.  Shortly after Anakin and Padme had arrived here at Naboo, Amaya was introduced to them by Master Yoda.  Amaya would always secretly thank the old Jedi Master for doing so, for Amaya would have indeed been quite lonely.  She was a good young Padawan, rarely did she ever disobey her master.  Amaya could be a little bit strong headed but she had patience, something that Anakin never had.

          After what seemed like hours of talking, Amaya finally had the guts to pull Anakin aside to speak with him privately, not wanting to upset Padme with her words.  She stared at him for a long moment before finally saying what was on her mind, laying her words down carefully so that she did not upset Anakin.

            Anakin, I do not trust this Palpatine, for I sense a corruption in the force when he is near, so does Master Yoda.  Don’t become to attached to him, I beg you.”  Amaya pleaded,  her voice was strong yet inside she felt as though she was crumbling.  What kind of chosen one would Anakin be if he became a Sith?  Amaya had the hypothesis that Palpatine was a Sith, and hoped Ani would not be turned by his deceiving lies.

          She say Anakin’s stare become stern and hard, not like it usually was and inwardly sighed.  He had become so moody every since he was appointed Palpatine’s Personal Bodyguard.

          “ I can assure you Padawan Amaya, that Palpatine will not change me.  I have befriended him and he is an ally to the Jedi Council.”  Anakin spoke his words a little harshly at her, but Amaya just ignored his tones and began to walk away.

              Just be careful Ani. “  Amaya called over her shoulder,  then began her walk back to see Master Yoda.