"Captain Typho has more than enough men downstairs. No assassin would try that way," Obi-Wan announces briskly as he strides into the meeting room, casually tossing his robe onto the couch. "Any activity up here?"

"Quiet as a tomb," Raina responds, her voice calm and steady.

"I don't like just waiting for something to happen to her," Anakin admits, his tone tinged with frustration.

Raina bites her tongue, suppressing a sigh as Anakin once again directs his attention toward Padmé. His infatuation with the senator has been a constant source of irritation since their arrival, and Raina struggles to maintain her composure in the face of his relentless fixation. Though she harbors no ill will toward Padmé herself, the incessant chatter about her is beginning to wear on Raina's nerves.

"Anakin," She interjects, her tone firm yet gentle, "we must remain focused on the task at hand."

To her relief, Anakin falls silent, allowing the conversation to progress without further distraction.

"She covered the cameras," Anakin remarks, drawing Raina's attention back to the discussion at hand, "I don't think she liked me watching her."

Raina furrows her brow, contemplating the implications of Padmé's actions. Anakin's observation is valid, and Raina finds herself silently agreeing with his assessment.

"What was she thinking?" Obi-Wan muses aloud as he strides over to the edge of the hall, his expression thoughtful.

"She programmed R2 to warn us if there's an intruder," Anakin explains, his tone tinged with a note of admiration.

"There are many other ways to kill a senator," Obi-Wan observes, his arms crossed as he regards his young apprentice.

"I know, but we also want to catch this assassin, don't we, master?" Anakin counters, his voice tinged with determination.

Obi-Wan's gaze softens slightly, his expression one of reluctant approval. 

"You're using her as bait," He notes, his tone grave as he regards Anakin with a measure of concern.

"It was her idea, master," Raina interjects, coming to Anakin's defense, "She's willing to take the risk if it means apprehending the assassin."

"Don't worry, no harm will come to her. I can sense everything happening in that room," Anakin assures them confidently, "Trust me."

"It's too risky," Obi-Wan insists, his tone firm as he regards his young apprentice, "Besides, your senses aren't that attuned, my young apprentice."

The conversation reaches an impasse, and the trio settles into a tense silence, each lost in their own thoughts. Anakin stands by the window, his gaze fixed on the bustling city below, while Raina hovers nearby, a silent sentinel at his side. Obi-Wan, ever the vigilant guardian, takes a seat by the couch, his eyes scanning the room for any sign of trouble.

"You look tired," Obi-Wan observes, breaking the silence with a note of concern in his voice.

"I don't sleep anymore, not unless Raina watches over me," Anakin admits, nodding toward Raina with a grateful smile.

"Because of your mother?" Obi-Wan inquires gently, his gaze sympathetic.

Anakin nods, his expression clouded with sorrow. 

"I don't know why I keep dreaming about her," He confesses.

"Dreams will pass with time, Anakin," Raina assures him, stepping forward to offer her support, "I used to be plagued with dreams of my father... but now I hardly ever have them."

"And what about your mother?" Obi-Wan prompts, his tone gentle yet probing.

"I..." Raina hesitates, her thoughts swirling as she struggles to articulate her feelings, "I don't like thinking about her. It makes me feel... odd."

"Odd?" Anakin echoes, his brow furrowing in confusion.

"Odd," Raina confirms with a nod, "Your dreams will pass, Anakin."

"I wish I would dream about Padmé," Anakin confesses, his words laced with longing, "Just being around her again is... intoxicating."

Raina's heart twinges with a pang of sadness as she listens to Anakin's heartfelt confession. Oh, how she wishes he would speak of her with such ardor. Oh, how she wishes he would dream of her, the same way she dreams of him.

"Be mindful of your thoughts, Anakin. They betray you," Obi-Wan advises sternly as the three of them begin to walk side by side, "You've made a commitment to the Jedi Order, a commitment not easily broken. And don't forget, she's a politician, and they're not to be trusted."

"She's not like the others in the Senate, Master," Anakin protests, his voice tinged with defiance.

"It is my experience that senators focus only on pleasing those who fund their campaign, and they're by no means afraid to abandon the niceties of democracy in pursuit of those funds," Obi-Wan counters, his tone grave.

"Not another lecture, at least not on the economics of politics," Anakin grumbles, his frustration evident in his voice.

As the men continue to debate, Raina's attention is abruptly drawn elsewhere as a wave of dizziness washes over her. A sharp pain pierces her skull, and her stomach churns with unease. Something is wrong—something is very wrong with Padmé.

With a sense of urgency, Raina casts aside her reservations and springs into action, racing toward Padmé's room with a single-minded determination. Her lightsaber springs to life as she bursts into the room, ready to defend the senator at any cost.

Inside, she finds Padmé under attack by a swarm of venomous creatures, their hissing and scuttling filling the air with menace. Without hesitation, Raina leaps into action, her lightsaber flashing as she dispatches the creatures with swift, decisive strikes.

Anakin and Obi-Wan rush to her side, their expressions a mixture of shock and relief as they take in the scene before them. Anakin's attention is immediately drawn to Padmé, who gasps for breath as she awakens from her ordeal.

"Stay here," Anakin orders, his voice tinged with urgency as he rushes to Padmé's side.

He then turns to Raina, his eyes filled with a mixture of gratitude and concern. 

"Raina, let's go," He says, reaching out to take her hand.

Raina feels a flush of heat rise to her cheeks at the contact, but she pushes aside her embarrassment as she follows Anakin's lead. Together, they make their way to the waiting ships, the urgency of the moment lending wings to their feet.

Anakin takes the pilot's seat, and Raina settles in beside him, her heart pounding in her chest as they prepare to take flight. With a roar of engines, they lift off into the night sky, the city lights fading into the distance as they soar toward their next destination.

"He's over there!" Raina shouts, pointing toward Obi-Wan, who clings precariously to the back of a speeding droid.

Anakin follows her gaze, his eyes widening in alarm as he spots his master. Without hesitation, he steers the ship toward Obi-Wan, his hands steady on the controls as he guides them through the crowded airspace.

As they draw closer, Raina's heart races with fear for Obi-Wan's safety. She can sense the danger looming perilously close, threatening to snatch him from their grasp.

"Raina, do something!" Anakin shouts, his voice filled with desperation.

"Do what?!" Raina cries out in frustration, her mind racing as she searches for a solution.

"Something!" Anakin pleads, his eyes wide with panic.

With a deep breath, Raina closes her eyes, reaching out with the Force in a desperate bid to save their master. Her mind focuses on Obi-Wan, willing the Force to slow his descent, to give them a chance to reach him in time.

For a moment, it seems as though her efforts will be in vain, but then she feels a surge of power course through her, a spark of hope in the darkness. With a cry of exertion, she channels her energy into the Force, her entire being focused on the task at hand.

Slowly, almost imperceptibly, Obi-Wan's descent begins to slacken, his fall arrested by an unseen hand. With a final burst of effort, Anakin guides the ship beneath him, catching him just as he begins to plummet toward the ground below.

As they pull him aboard, Raina slumps back in her seat, her body trembling with exhaustion.

"What took you so long?" Obi-Wan questions as he settles into his seat.

"Oh, you know, Master. I couldn't really find a speeder I liked, with the open cockpit and the right speed capabilities," Anakin quips with a grin.

"If you spent as much time practicing your saber techniques as you do your wit, you would rival Master Yoda as a swordsman," the master retorts with a hint of amusement.

"I thought I already did," Anakin counters playfully.

"Only in your mind, my very young apprentice," Obi-Wan replies with a chuckle.

As Obi-Wan points out the target and Anakin dips down to follow, his head turns to the right for just a second, and only then does he see the true state of his partner.

"Raina? Raina? Stay with me!" Anakin exclaims, his voice tinged with panic, "Master, what's wrong with her?"

"She's just tired," Obi-Wan states calmly as he observes the girl, "The Force takes its toll on all of us."

"Is she gonna be okay?!" The padawan asks urgently as he maneuvers through the traffic in the air.

"Not if you get us killed! Drive safely, Anakin," The master orders firmly as he reaches out to gently touch the girl's cheek, "Are you alright, dear?"

"Couldn't be better, Master," Raina responds wearily, her voice lacking its usual energy.

As Anakin takes a steep dive, Obi-Wan wraps his arms around Raina to prevent her from falling out of the speeder due to her exhaustion.

Her mind is foggy and her body feels heavy with fatigue. The strain of using the Force has taken its toll on her, leaving her drained and weary. She knows she should rest, but the urgency of their mission drives her to push through the exhaustion.

As they approach their target in the bright yellow speeder, Raina struggles to keep her eyes open against the constant wind buffeting her face. Blinking away the blurriness, she focuses on the looming threat ahead.

The enemy fires a blaster at an electrical field, causing it to ignite directly in their path. In a desperate bid to clear a path, Raina reaches out with the Force once more, but this time, the effort is too much for her fatigued body to bear.

A surge of electric energy courses through her, sending a jolt of pain shooting through her veins. With a cry of anguish, she collapses back against Obi-Wan, her strength depleted.

"What the hell were you thinking?!" Anakin exclaims, his voice filled with frustration as he turns to Raina, "I could've handled that!"

"You're welcome," Raina responds breathlessly, her words barely above a whisper.

Anakin's words sting, but Raina knows he's right. She should have trusted him to handle the situation without putting herself at risk. But something inside her had compelled her to act, to prove herself worthy of her place among them.

But her reckless actions only serve to earn Obi-Wan's disapproval, and she can feel the weight of his disappointment as he looks upon her with concern.

The chase continues, with Anakin's determination driving them forward at breakneck speed. But with each twist and turn, Raina's strength wanes further, until she can barely keep her eyes open.

"You are not well," Obi-Wan argues as they land the speeder.

"I'm fine, Master," Raina insists, her voice strained with fatigue as she hops out of the speeder before he can protest further.

Anakin's determination stems from his desire to save Padmé, but Raina's determination comes from wanting to save Anakin. She knows she's not at her best, but she refuses to let him face danger alone.

As they navigate through the crowded streets, Raina's vision blurs and her steps falter, but she pushes through the pain, driven by her unwavering resolve to protect her friend.

"He's getting away!" Anakin exclaims as they reach their destination.

"He's hiding, not running," Raina corrects, her voice barely above a whisper.

Anakin pauses, his expression softening as he looks upon her with concern. 

"Raina, you shouldn't be here," He objects gently, "You need to regain your strength."

"And I'm telling you that I'm fine," Raina insists, her voice tinged with stubborn determination as she stands her ground.

"She won't listen to us," Obi-Wan adds with a resigned sigh as he joins them, "She's far too stubborn."

"Because if I go, who will be there to save you both when you inevitably get yourselves caught?" Raina retorts defiantly, her exhaustion momentarily forgotten.

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[ i feel so bad for my girl raina ]