Prompt 24 A : Write About Your Parents
My family has always been a very important part of my life. Even when I started doing political work and then became the Queen of Naboo, my family was always someone that I kept close to my heart and in my mind. There were times when I sought out their advice and their counsel when I was trying to make an important decision.
My parents have always encouraged me in anything I have chosen to do and they have stuck by my side through so much. They have always respected my choices and my decisions -- even though it had to be very difficult for them to do so. When the first assassination attempt happened after I became a Senator, I know that they wanted me to resign from that office and the danger that it represented for me. However, they never gave voice to that desire or once asked me to resign or turn my back on my committments. They understood how important my views were to me and how much I wanted to make the world a better place.
They looked so strong and proud at the state funeral held for me on Naboo as they stood with the Queen of our planet. Even in their sadness they were still the resolute and determined mother and father that I had known my entire life. I would have given almost anything to be able to pull them aside and to tell them the truth.
But that was not a wise course of action and I did not give in to that temptation -- even though seeing them in pain cut me to the heart.
For the safety of so many people -- for the safety of my children, especially -- they and everyone else must believe that Padme Nabierre Amidala lives no longer.
I understand the reasons and the neccesity of such a charade, but it doesn't stop it from hurting.
It doesn't stop me from missing my parents so very much.
Muse: Padme Amidala
Fandom: Star Wars prequels
Word Count: 333
My parents have always encouraged me in anything I have chosen to do and they have stuck by my side through so much. They have always respected my choices and my decisions -- even though it had to be very difficult for them to do so. When the first assassination attempt happened after I became a Senator, I know that they wanted me to resign from that office and the danger that it represented for me. However, they never gave voice to that desire or once asked me to resign or turn my back on my committments. They understood how important my views were to me and how much I wanted to make the world a better place.
They looked so strong and proud at the state funeral held for me on Naboo as they stood with the Queen of our planet. Even in their sadness they were still the resolute and determined mother and father that I had known my entire life. I would have given almost anything to be able to pull them aside and to tell them the truth.
But that was not a wise course of action and I did not give in to that temptation -- even though seeing them in pain cut me to the heart.
For the safety of so many people -- for the safety of my children, especially -- they and everyone else must believe that Padme Nabierre Amidala lives no longer.
I understand the reasons and the neccesity of such a charade, but it doesn't stop it from hurting.
It doesn't stop me from missing my parents so very much.
Muse: Padme Amidala
Fandom: Star Wars prequels
Word Count: 333