Soul of a Survior

Lost Soul of a Survivor
By: PadmeStar
Chapter 4: Trapped


Nearly three years have passed since my last meeting with Dorme. I’ve been a tad bit busy trying my best to aid the republic in there effort to destroy the Empire. I haven’t had any time to lead the normal life of an eighteen year old female. It doesn’t really bother me anyway. I’ve been on missions since I got back. They thought five months without really doing anything in the effort nowadays is considered a vacation. So far I’ve been all over the galaxy only to cause the empire some un welcomed trouble that they deserve. So far my resume shows that I have destroyed imperial fighters, intercepted valuable information, hunted down several bounty hunters, and forced in some time to spend with my family. I have to make random visits to the twins during what little free time I’m allowed.

I’ve visited the Wookie planet of Kashyyyk on more than one occasion. Its been dubbed one of my hang outs. The two other planets that I frequent are Tatooine and Alderran. But anyways… I guess its time form me to explain why I brought up Dorme in the beginning. The last time I spoke to her was just last year near the twins’ day of birth. So far Dorme has been fine and happy to be back home with her husband and children since I brought her back. Her youngest son Derek is my god child adorable little boy. I guess I was replacing Padme. I was the twins’ mysterious guardian that visited them when ever I had time off. Anyway… I was about to tell you that my heart felt a pang of pain as I neared the planet. Something was wrong and I needed to know why. And so I land here on Aleen.


~&~&* Dorme’s Tale*&~&~

I worked for a queen who became my best friend. I was a handmaiden. She didn’t care if we came from different classes she only saw the good in a person’s soul. As a handmaiden you were trained to give your life to save the one you are in charge of protecting. I was with this lady since she was only nine years old. She was the youngest queen of Naboo. I was proud to do what I could to keep her safe. A year after she became senator I fell in love with the head of security captain Typhoon. Lady Padme learned of my secret and hinted me to go out and enjoy my time. A year after that encouragement I was married to him and had my first child a few months after. I have three children the eldest Rena, the middle Aaron, and the youngest one named Derek. I was only gone a few weeks after Derek’s birth but during those few days I was gone it seemed like my lady was battling against someone she couldn’t win against. Padme and Anakin have been married since the clone wars began. It felt like they were having a falling out since he seemed more distant than normal.

That man went to the dark side a place the lady choose not to follow him. He was not her husband when he choose the sith over happiness. My lady died not long after he choose his path leaving behind a child she raised as hers and her newborn twins. It was harder for Miss Star to cope with it all. They were so close you could tell that she had to deal with a great pain. No one knew how to explain to her that Anakin turned and killed Padme.

I was returning home from the market. My husband took Rena and Derek with him to the capital to pick up a new house droid. That left Aaron alone at home waiting for my return. I smiled to myself as I walked home my life was great. Especially since I was returned home to my family by a good friend of mine. Now we were getting ready to welcome Miss Star with a small celebration. My children are very fond of her. They made sure I remembered to have something ready for her for when she arrived. My how time flys when one thinks. I knocked on the door to let Aaron know I was home as I quickly opened the door and went in. I rested all the bags on the counter as I sensed something was wrong. “Aaron honey… Are you home?” I called softly as I lifted up a pair of my old melee daggers from the kitechen drawer.

I crept up stairs to check his room. No one it was empty. I crept silently into the next room I walked towards the bed and lifted one of the covers to check under it. I turned around quickly when I heared the door slam behind me. A man in emperial armor stood there as the door opened once more and then walked in a man in all black with my son in his arms. I could see the fear shine in my little boy’s eyes as I felt the life being choked from me. I cluthed my throat hoping for someway to breath again. I was lifted into the air by the force since no one was holding me. Tears filled my eyes as screams left my throat I thrashed hoping to get out of his grasp.

The man in black stroked my son’s hair as he looked at me and let me fall and crupmle to the ground. “Dorme are you losing your skills? It would be abit sad to see your son die cause you had not done anything to prevent it.” He said softly as Aaron shuddered. He let Aaron fall to the ground. My boy tried to crawl to me but was lifted into the air. “Let him go.. Please what do you want with me?” I begged he let my boy go as he fell to the ground once more. “Where is Padme?” He asked coldly. I looked at him confused. “Which Padme? Lady Amidalla died only Miss Star remains.” I said calmly as I drew my boy to me. “You Lie! She lives I’ve seen her she works for the republic!!” He snapped out. “I want my wife to return home and your going to help me!” He hissed out. I was frozen with fear. “Anakin?!” I said shakily. This wasn’t happening. “Anakin.. Is dead… Only Vader lives. Dorme you’ll help me find her.” He said as I watched him rip my son from my arms.

He lifted my son into the air and crushed the life out of him. I cried as I watched the life fade from his eyes as I glared at him. “My baby!!! How could you! You monster!!!”I shouted as I stood up and attacked him. He caught hold of me and laughed. “You Sith!!” I screamed as he dragged me out of my home. And then I was gone. I was captured. My beloved son lost. Murdered before my very eyes. What would my husband say when he saw our Aaron on the ground? What would he do?! Vader watched his men chain me up to the wall. I didn’t struggle. For what?! He could easily kill me like he killed my son. I hung there limply as I sobbed softly. “Look at me I have some questions…” He said coldly. I looked up slowly and in his palm was a small hologram of Miss Star. “She’s alive dorme so don’t lie to me…” He whispered as he neared me and removed his mask. He looked the same except for his face was cold. “Why is she hiding from me?!” He said angrily. “That’s not your wife! Your wife Padme died eight years ago. That’s just Miss Star! Miss Padme Star she was left alone and she tries to save everyone like her Lady!”I snapped out. I felt drained. “What do you mean?!”He said angily. “That’s little Star?”He asked calmly. He seemed confused. “Why do you need me now?” I said whimpering. “She loves everyone doesn’t she..” He said with a smirk. My eyes widened a bit with horror. He was going to use me as bait. Oh Miss Padme what have I done!

*Padme Star’s POV*

I stretched in my seat. Finally, we were going to visit Dorme I was going to see my god children. We landed in the capital city as I stood up R2 whirled happily as he neared the exit. ‘ Lets go and behave.’ I warned him. We exited and were attacked by Rena and Derek. “Padme!!! What did you bring for us?” Asked the ten year old girl. I Shrugged and looked in my pockets. ‘Oh yeah… Here is something for the two of you.’ I said giving each of them a teal colored crystal. I was attacked by another hug. ‘Ok kids let me go please we need to go so we can see your mom. I want to see Aaron you two know how much fun I have debating.’ I said cheerfully. Carth rolled his eyes as we walked towards the land speeder. “It won’t take us long to get home. So relax… Dorme is probably resting and Aaron is probably next door.” He said happily. R2 beeped as I leaned against him. ‘A nice nap before we get there will do me well.’ I mumbled softly as I drifted off. \

Derek poked me to wake up. I opened an eye as I noted it was dark and felt like it was evening. I sat up and smiled. ‘There’s something wrong…’I mumbled softly as I stood up. Carth raised an eye brow. “How so?” he asked as I got out. ‘something very evil came to your home and took Dorme…’ I mumbled as I lead him to the house. I told the kids to stay in the speeder. My weapon gleamed in my hand as we walked up the stairs and into the open room. “My boy!” He said sadly as he dropped to the ground. “My boy!!!” He sobbed clutching the lifeless body of Aaron. I nearly cried at the sight. ‘Oh Aaron…How could the force do this?’ I said aloud as I noted the small holo log on the table. I pushed the button as it played a message. “To retrieve your beloved Dorme come to me and face me young Star.” Said a cold voice.

This couldn’t be happening I thought death was over. I thought my loved ones were safe. This man Vader Killed Padme and That same man killed Aaron.. I need to find him… I need to hurt him.. But hurting isn’t the way of the Jedi I can’t be heartless like him. I need to return Dorme to her family they need her more then ever. I walked out of the home and took off on foot to where I would have expected the worse scum of the planet to hang out at. I thought it was a suitable place for Vader. He wasn’t there when I asked questions and searched for him. It must have been strange for a female that looked of high standings being alone in the scum side of town. I was in one of my birthday gowns that Bail had bough for me. It was white dress that was cut above my knees I had a pair of white boots to match this out fit. I loved this dress because it only had one sleeve but it was a beautiful one. I continued to walk as a small sound began to come from my com link. I pressed the button on my wrist as I looked at the image of the tiny terrified boy. “Padme… The mean men came back and took daddy and Rena…I was hiding and they didn’t find me… Come back and protect me…”He said before erupting in sobs. As quickly as I left there home I returned the only difference was I was running. Running and praying that they wouldn’t go back and take him.

Praying they didn’t do anything to the house before I got back. Once I got back I ran right into the house. The little boy came flying out of the closet he was hiding in. “Padme…”He screamed before his tears began to pour out. I held Derek in my arms as I tried with all my might to calm him. ‘Shhh… It will be alright…I promise.’ I whispered as I calmed him. I made him a cup of tea as I pulled out my com link and called up a familiar person. “Bail Organa Speaking..” He began as he looked at Padme in confusion. ‘I need you to do me a favor… If I can free Dorme and her family will you take them and hide them from Vader… I’ve done so much and I don’t want them to get hurt..’ She reasoned and after about ten minuets of debate He agreed. There were some of his troops on Aleen anyway so She ordered him to send afew to follow her.

‘Derek Honey go get some things ready. Mister Bail has been nice and is sending a group of his troops to take you and your family far away from that mean man.’ She said as she pulled a bag from the closet and tossed things into it that would be useful. As I finished I noticed I should close the bag but there wasn’t any rubber band in sight. I pulled out my ponytail and tied the bag up and began to walk out of the house holding Derek’s hand as I lead him over to the large land speeder. I threw the bag in the back as I held Derek closely. The ship reached a hidden Landing dock. I let the boy go as I kissed his forehead good bye. ‘Be good…I love you..’ I added as I began to walk into the landing Dock. I kept my light saber strapped to my thigh so no one would suspect. My Blaster was on the other hand on my hip daring someone to mess with me. As I walked my hair began to cover my left eye.

I could feel it sway behind me. I closed my eyes and I could see Padme do this…The real Padme. By the time I reached the steel door I had calmed myself and was ready to face the evil that caused so many to suffer. Once my foot struck the ground in front of the steel it slid open only to reveal darkness. I walked in and the doors closed quickly behind me. I turned to look back and the lights turned on. It was bright. To the center was a huge chair that looked like a throne with Vader sitting proudly on it. I looked to my left and saw them all hanging from the wall. There arms bound them there as they looked down. They were prisoners of this stupid war. This war that this jerk started. He watched me with all his interest and released Dorme from her binds. She tried to undo the binds of her daughter and husband but HE forced her away from them. Vader sent Dorme flying towards me. I used the force to aid her and slow her flying body and rest it on the ground. ‘Dorme… Are you ok?’ I asked as I helped her from the ground.

“You Must choose Dorme.. You can only have one…”He said evilly as he turned his attention to Dorme. My heart sank. You could never force a woman to choose between her husband or her child. But this thing did. Dorme tried to deiced as she began to cry. She went thorough a lot of emotional stress earlier and this wasn’t helping. Her husband glared over at Vader as he screamed for her to take there child. “Take Her…Rena Can live Life.. I’m old You’ll find another husband.. You can replace me.. Not Our child..” He yelled as Vader Released their child. ‘Run… I’ll deal with all of this.. Hurry..’ I screamed as I watched the two leave the room. I waited for the com link to beep. The beep finally came and I knew they’d be safe. They were gone.

Vader freed Carth. I was confused for the moment and then I watched him kill him. I sank to the ground tears flooding my vision. ‘You jerk..’ I whimpered in between sobs. Vader stood from his spot and raised me to my feet through the force. He drew me to him. ‘Let me go..’ I yelled as I looked away from him. He removed his mask as He forced me there. He took my chin in his hands and made me look him in the eye. “Padme…” He whispered as he neared as if to kiss me. ‘NO!!’ I screamed as I pushed myself away from him. I flew back and hit myself against the wall. “You defy me Wife?” He asked as he drew closer. Fear flooded my veins as I tried to escape. ‘I’m not your wife Anakin.. I’m Star.. Padme’s friend..’ I screamed hopping it would sink in. It didn’t and he tried once again. He held my face close to his as he ran a hand through my hair.
I cried when he did it. I felt dirty.. I felt sick.
I felt wrong! This wasn’t supposed to happen! I continued to scream at him and lashed at him with my hand hoping dearly that it connected with the side of his face. The room fell into a deep silence as he looked directly into my eyes. Mine red with tears and his watching me hungrily. I felt ill. ‘I’m not the one you seek! She died and its all Your FAULT!‘ Snapped out. My heart felt as if it shattered and the pieces were lost for good. I could feel my self grow tired. I needed to get away. I was half tempted to tell him anything just to let me go. I wrenched my hand from him and ran. I wanted to escape anyway I could. My heart racing as I made it to a window. My eyes took in the sight outside. The cruel red hues of the sky clashed against the near black of a brewing storm. ‘Why did you Leave Padme!!’ I screamed when I felt him approach me. I kicked and screamed at him to go away. “Padme.. Quit lying to me.. Just come back.. I need you.. Please return by my side.” He whispered as he pulled me into a tight hug. His lips mere inches away from mine. His hand snaked through my hair as I yelled at him to release me. Those electric blue orbs scared me. Tear ran down my face as I begged him to release me. ‘Your wrong.. Your wrong!’ Was all I managed to whimper out. He had my weapon.. He had the power to kill me.. He had even more power to destroy my life slowly. It was sad really I just wished I would die already.

His hand in my hair placed my lips to his. This stupid gesture was enough to make me wish I had the power to torment myself. His kiss was bruising as he waited for me to respond to his touch. I couldn’t even though I could feel parts of me betray my mind. I finally recovered control of my body and grabbed him by the hair trying my best to pull him away. He bit my lip as I succeed and looked into his eyes that were full of rage. I blocked him from me as I tried to walk away he grabbed me by my hair and kept me close to him. “Your mine!“ He hissed in to my ear I could feel it as if it burned. I was tossed to the ground and felt someone enter the room. A trooper then dragged me away and I felt weak as he watched me with hungry eyes. I could hear his voice in my head. “You will be mine… Padme.” His eyes just followed as I lay there and felt my body move away. It took awhile as I nearly passed out before he opened the door to the cell. I ripped my hand from him as he kicked me into the cell. My backside had seen many better days as I could feel my back begin to bruise. My eyes felt as if they burn when kept open. I could feel all my body lose all its hope as I felt someone touch me gently. All I remember seeing is a pair of beautiful blue grey eyes that watched me with concern. And then I was gone for now. Only to wake later on.