The group was currently being led through the Gungan refugee camp in order to talk to Boss Nass.

Selena stuck close to Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan as they walked and Anakin in turn stuck close to her.

"Jar Jar, yousa payen dis time. Who's da uss-en others?", Boss Nass says from his place in the massive carved head of the grand temple he was on.

The Queen steps forward and utters to the Gungan," I am Queen Amidala of the Naboo I come before you in peace.

"Naboo biggen. Yousa bringen da Mackineeks... Dya busten uss-en omm. Yousa all bombad. Yousa all die'n, mesa tink", Boss Nass tells the Queen.

Captain Panaka, the other guards, and the pilots all exchange nervous glances while the Jedi stay relaxed and Anakin relaxes simply by being in the presence of Selena.

"We wish to form an alliance", Queen Amidala speaks. There is a moment of silence before Padme steps forward and stands next to the Queen.

"Your Honor", Padme speaks as R2 beeps out a "uh-oh".

"Whosa dis?", the Gungan asks confused.

"I am Queen Amidala", Padme starts to say before pointing to the "Queen", "This is my decoy, my protection, my loyal bodyguard".

Anakin is shocked but the three Jedi all exchanged knowing glances before Padme spoke up again.

"I am sorry for my deception, but under the circumstances, it has become necessary to protect myself. Although we do not always agree, Your Honor, our two great societies have always lived in peace until now. The Trade Federation has destroyed all that we have worked so hard to build. You are in hiding, my people are in camps. If we do not act quickly, all will be lost forever. I ask you to help us, no, I beg you to help us"

Padme then drops on her knee bowing at Boss Nass an act which shocked many people from the group.

Padme continues on and says, "We are your humble servants our fate is in your hands".

After Padme finishes slowly Captain Panaka and his troops all drop to one knee then are followed by the handmaidens, Anakin, and lastly, the Jedi all bowing towards Boss Nass and the Gungan council in hopes to save Naboo.

"Yousa no tinken yousa greater den da Gungans. Mesa like dis.Maybe wesa bein friends", Boss Nass says.

A/N:  Two more chapters until AOTC