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Chapter 8 by Koriandr Koriandr

Where was Padme being escorted to?

To Naboo.

"The 501st have been tasked with escorting you back to Naboo, ma'am."

"Naboo? What's Naboo?"

"Your homeworld...? Are you feeling alright, ma'am?"

Even though Dick couldn't tell what face this Captain Rex guy was making with that helmet on, but his tone was telling enough.

"Me? No. I'm fine. Just... tired is all."

"You'll be able to get plenty of rest in your quarters aboard the ship, ma'am."

Rex assured her.

"Of course. Let's go."

Dick didn't know what else to do other than play along with whatever the hell was going on. She followed him out of the apartment tower, passing by a pink skinned woman with two tails sticking out of her head. She stared her down as she passed. Aliens weren't out of the ordinary for her, after all, her girlfriend was one, but that was different. Most of the aliens she'd encountered passed for human.

"Something wrong, ma'am? That twi'lek lady giving you trouble?"

"Huh? Oh, uh no. Sorry. I was just lost in thought."

Her eyes wandered to the massive superstructures, spaceship traffic zooming overhead in neat lines. She was in awe of it all. This planet reminded her of the stories Superman told her about Krypton. This place made Metropolis look like a shanty town.

"Your ship is ready, ma'am."

A sleek silver spacecraft erupted overhead, slowing and hovering down. The boarding ramp lowered, several men in similar armor to the Captain stepping out. Each of the soldiers removed their helmets. Dick furrowed her brows, glancing between them. Why did they all have the same face?

"Not a scratch on 'er. What did I tell ya?"

One of the men playfully punched the other one's shoulder.

"Not bad, Jesse."

Rex smirked, removing his helmet to reveal he too had the same face.

"Uh... are all of you guys twins or something?"

The men stared at her.

"We're... clones.... ma'am. The Clone Army? The Grand Army of the Republic?"

Rex gave her a look like that was common knowledge.

"Did you hit your head, ma'am?"

A clone approached her with a red "+" on his shoulder. He reached into his belt and pulled out a scanner, shining it in her eyes.

"No, no, I didn't. I'm just not feeling well."

"How is she, Kix?"

Concern entered the Captain's tone.

"Readings are normal, sir."

"You'll feel much better when we get you back home, ma'am. Shall we?"

What happened along the way to Naboo?

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