Within a few hours of rest, I was awakened by my handmaiden, Ana, who said softly,

“Lady, your presence is requested in the main chamber.” It took me a few moments to conjure up words and I reply,

“Isn’t it just a bit late, or early?” Taylor stirs, the sedative having worn off and his grip tightens around my waist.

“Wha-what’s going on?” He asks,

“I am requested in the main chamber.” I swiftly answer, and am about to ask the details when a droid and hooded man storm through the door. Immeaditly, Ana is shot in the knee by the droid and Taylor holds me closer to him. I manage to suppress a scream, but the shock remains.

“If you and members of your party would please move to the senate chamber, I’ll only ask once.” I don’t need to be told more than once, I help Taylor and the now injured Ana to the booth as it moves out and into the darkned chamber where a dark main waits to speak.