STAR WARS: THE SHADOW WARRIOR

This story is coauthored by: ForeverWildfire2.0 and MirskianQueen it is the same story, but will be posted on both accounts... (So please leave reviews on both stories...)

ForeverWildfire2.0: The original idea was mine, but we have decided to write it together as it is a lot easier.
MirskianQueen: And a lot more fun.
ForeverWildfire2.0: Too true, lol!

Based of Season 4 Episode 4 : Shadow Warrior. Instead of making the trade, Padme stuck to her duty. And Anakin was left to Dooku's torture. What will become of him now?

Prologue

"Where'sa Ani? He'sa been gone moi long time." Jar Jar asked curiously.
"I'm not sure, Jar Jar." Said Padme with concern. Suddenly her holographic comlink beeped. "Anakin..." She turned it on, only to be met with a view of Count Dooku.
"Senator Amidala, we meet again. I must regretfully inform you that young Skywalker has been detained."
"What have you done, with Anakin?" She asked with worry and rage in her voice.
"Now, now Senator, let's not become emotional."
"What do you want Dooku?"
"I'm glad you asked. I could be persuaded to return Skywalker to you in exchange for... General Grievous?"
"I... I can't do that." Padme looked away from Dooku's hologram in sorrow before looking back at him. "I'm sorry."
"You soon will be." Dooku gave a signal and his droid bodyguards began to torture Anakin with their electrostaffs. Once Padme heard Anakin in pain, she called out to Dooku.
"Stop!...You cannot torture a prisoner." Padme was horrified at the turn of events.
"Torture? I don't know what you mean. I'll give you an hour to consider my proposition. I'm sure you'll make the right choice."
Before Dooku had a chance to shut off the hologram, Anakin raised his head. His vision was blurry, but his hearing had been clear enough. Gathering up what strength he could, he called out as loudly as possible. "Don't do it Padme, with Grievous captured, you could turn the tide in the war. We both have a duty to fulfill, so please do yours." He hung his head weakly and whispered as he shut his eyes, "Please..."
Enraged, Dooku shut off the hologram and walked up to Anakin and stared at his half shut eyes. "You have made a grave mistake, Skywalker. And if the lovely Senator doesn't make the trade..." He gripped Anakin's chin. Forcing the jedi to look into his eyes. "I'll make sure your suffering is beyond all imaging. You will regret your decision." He harshly let go of Anakin's chin, turned and left the room.
Anakin relaxed a little, but not by much. He just hoped that Padme listened to him. No doubt, he was afraid for himself... but his sense of duty outweighed his desire for survival by a long shot. Exhausted, he let his body go limp as he secummed to unconsciousness.

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Padme contacted the Jedi Council once she had made her decision. Queen Neeyutnee, and Jar Jar stood behind her for moral support. The Jedi looked a little surprised. She took a deep breath, and began to explain. "I am pleased to inform you that we have managed to capture General Grievous... However, during the battle, we lost one of our most valuable Gunjan Generals." As the jedi listened, it was Obi-wan who noticed that something was off... Someone was not there.
"Senator Amidala, I remember Anakin being with you... Where is he?" He asked curiously, but worried at the same time. As Padme looked down and took a shaky breath, Obi-wan began to feel dread.
"I regret to inform you... that during the battle Count Dooku captured Anakin. He wanted a trade...I... I..." Padme shook her head as tears started to fall. She quickly turned and left the room leaving the jedi stunned. Queen Neeyutnee stepped forward.
"Padme probably would have made the trade. However, Master Skywalker asked her not to. He reminded her that they both had duties that needed to be followed. But... I believe that... making the decision to not make the trade, has broken her heart. I have matters to attend to at the moment. Preparations are on the way to have Grievous escorted to Coruscant. Good luck, Master Jedi." With that the conversation was broken off.

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The council was silent after the transmission had ended. Each one of them contemplated what had been said. Obi-wan seemed to have found that the plain floor was quite interesting when the other jedi masters looked at him. He raised his head, "I suppose it would be a difficult situation for Senator Amidala considering the close friendship she has with Anakin." Master Windu shook his head and look at Master Yoda.
"The Jedi code prohibits attachments... but even I have to admit, Skywalker's friendship with the Senator has come in handy before." It seemed as though the other Masters agreed. Master Yoda looked deep in thought.
"Rescued, Skywalker must be. In grave peril, he is."

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The Senator had chosen to not make the trade. This left Dooku very displeased ... but he was elated that he had a new prisoner to play with. As the ships left Naboo's atmosphere, he walked into Anakin's holding cell. The jedi glared at him weakly... causing the sith to smile maliciously at him. "It would appear our dear Senator has made her choice." He glared at Anakin as lightning began to shock the jedi. "I seem to have you to thank for that." The lightning stopped, leaving Skywalker panting for breath. "However, I think this arrangement may benefit us even better." With that said, Dooku left the cell.

TBC