Naboo
A hand struck Amythest's face hard and she was stunned to see that it was Leia's hand, "Why did you bring us here?!" Leia asked angrily as she stood in front of Amythest, who had removed herself and Kieran from the ship upon landing. "Derrick's going to find us and he's going to destroy us!"
"I guess the Rebellion's plan to use me as a pawn will fail, then!" Amythest replied coldly, ignoring the stinging in her cheek where Leia had hit her. "You and the rest of them ordered Luke to marry me and then turn me over to the Empire for clemency! I heard and saw the message that Artoo showed him!"
Leia froze; she hadn't anticipated that Artoo would show the message to Luke and Amythest. Mon Monthma had carefully orchestrated Luke and Amythest's wedding with the plan of eventually taking Kieran and any other children as future recruits while Amythest was sold off to the Empire. She had been watching Amythest carefully because she sensed that something would go horribly wrong.
"I know you collaborated with Senator Monthma to use me as a way for the Rebellion to be left alone," Amythest snapped as Sola and Pooja came off the ship with Jacen and Jaina in their arms, having heard the shouting. "I am not a pawn!"
Sola and Pooja exchanged a look, "You and Han would have been perfectly content moving from world to world even if it meant Obi-Wan's life!" Amythest snapped. "At least here, he'll get some help!"
The sound of transports filled the air and Leia swiftly delivered another slap to Amythest's face, "I suggest, Princess Leia, that you cease and desist," a cold voice suddenly spoke. "Step away."
Leia's eyes went big as she turned and saw an angry looking Derrick standing in a transport that was filled with military officers, Owen, and Beru, "I don't follow your orders!" Leia snapped angrily.
Hearing the extra noise, Han, Chewie, and Threepio came out, "Doctor Dameron's trying to help Kenobi," Han spoke, shocked at seeing Derrick and everyone else. "I…are we under arrest?"
"Princess Leia may be if she does not shut her mouth," Derrick replied in a stern voice.
Leia's eyes widened, but she didn't say anything, "Captain Tendara, board this ship and locate Doctor Dameron and Obi-Wan Kenobi," Derrick ordered briskly. "We cannot ignore those in need."
Han gaped at Captain Tendara and the other soldiers as they boarded the Millennium Falcon, but he didn't stop them, "I'd like to visit my grandparents," Pooja spoke softly. "If they are here."
Derrick looked at Pooja, deeply surprised that she wasn't demanding the return of her throne and kingdom, "They're in Theed," he replied calmly. "They're fine and simply missing you…"
Feeling tired and overwhelmed, Amythest silently sat on the grass and Kieran joined her, but nobody noticed right away because they were focused on Derrick and his group. Beru suddenly noticed Amythest and left the transport, "Are you all right?" she asked softly as she approached her.
"I'm just very tired," Amythest replied softly. "Luke…he made me pregnant with his child and Kieran is so young and special…"
Derrick overheard Amythest's words and his eyes widened in shock, sensing that this pregnancy wasn't made through consensual relations. Beru, however, nodded calmly and joined Amythest on the grass.
"Doctor Dameron, Senator Calrissian," Derrick spoke, nodding at the two as the soldiers silently led Dr. Dameron, Aaden, and Mara out of the ship while Obi-Wan was carried on a stretcher. "Doctor Dameron, you have two patients that need attending to once we get back to Theed. We shall have a discussion later."
Dr. Dameron's eyes widened at the sight of Amythest sitting on the grass with Beru while Kieran pulled strands of grass, "She's a traitor," Leia argued coldly. "She betrayed us for her own selfish…"
"I don't care about the Rebellion, Leia," Amythest argued angrily. "You and Luke used me horribly."
Han silently put his hands on Leia's shoulders, "Leia, let's not," he spoke softly. "Calm down."
Leia pulled away from Han and glared at him, sighing as Pooja and Sola brought them Jacen and Jaina, "I see no reason to go into the city," Leia spoke angrily. "I'd rather stay here with Chewie and Threepio…"
"We have to think of Jacen and Jaina," Han murmured as he led Leia away so they could talk.
Dr. Dameron silently walked over to Amythest and Beru, "Amythest, can you walk?" he asked softly.
"I'm so tired," Amythest replied in a quiet voice. "I think it's best for the baby if I don't."
Derrick's eyes narrowed, deeply angry that Luke had disappeared and had left a pregnant wife and child on their own. Dr. Dameron sighed softly as guards came over with a stretcher for Amythest.
"Your patients will be quite comfortable at the hospital in Theed, Doctor," Derrick spoke firmly.
Leia promptly pulled away from Han and said nothing, "Princess, if you really want to have comfort for your family and be as far away from me as possible, I believe there is a property of your mother's in the Lake Country," Derrick spoke, having sensed Leia's disgust. "I can ask someone to escort you there after I take these patients and civilians to Theed. Senator Calrissian, are you and your wife joining us?"
Aaden sighed heavily, "I think my artificial leg is in need of repair," he replied in a quiet voice.
Mara frowned, took Aaden's hand, and helped him over to the transport, "I'd like to return to Theed while it is still daylight," Derrick spoke as the guards put Amythest on the stretcher. "Make sure the boy stays close to his mother; I don't want him upsetting because he cannot be close to her."
The guards complied and Beru carried Kieran close to the stretcher and held him close to Amythest once they were all on the transport along with Sola and Pooja. Owen was stunned to see how much the boy resembled both Derrick and Amythest, but he didn't say so because Amythest might get upset.
As the transport took off back towards Theed, Leia and Han silently returned to the Falcon and set Jacen and Jaina to rest in the makeshift beds they had brought from Andrina. Threepio and Chewie promptly boarded the ship and Han sighed, "We need to go find help," Leia spoke in an anxious, upset voice. "We need to get back on board and get away from this place."
Coruscant
"I need you to be the one to look after Luke, Jyn," Dr. Jinn spoke in a quiet voice as he and Dr. Tychon stood in the medical office within the Imperial Base's vast Sickbay. "I have cared for Anakin before and I know what will work. Anakin's age is working against him as far as his serious injuries go."
Dr. Tychon looked surprised, "You don't trust Luke," she realized softly. "Do you?"
"I had sensed great potential in him when he was a baby, but time in the Rebellion has poisoned him," Dr. Jinn replied softly. "I don't know what has happened, but I sense heavy emotions within him."
Dr. Tychon frowned and nodded silently, "I sense that Luke has done something to cause this situation," Dr. Jinn explained in a low, cautious voice. "I'd rather keep my distance and also protect Anakin."
"Alright," Dr. Tychon spoke softly, giving Dr. Jinn a kind look. "You go see to Anakin. I'll see to Luke."
Nodding, Dr. Jinn silently went into the Critical Care area of the Sickbay where Anakin was submerged in a bacta tank while his dirty clothes and a rucksack sat in a pile on a counter. Anakin had suffered carbon monoxide poisoning via smoke inhalation, massive heatstroke, third-degree burns to his arms, chest, and back, and first degree burns to his face, neck, back, and legs. His vitals were weak, but stable.
Sighing, Dr. Jinn sat down at the medical computer and silently allowed himself to slip into meditation because he was worried for Anakin; he was also angry at Luke for causing Anakin's condition.
Naboo
"Pooja, go to your grandparents," Sola spoke in a quiet voice as she lingered in the hallway of the Theed Hospital, silently watching as Dr. Dameron worked to help Obi-Wan. "I...I must stay with Obi-Wan."
Pooja, who was still mystified by the situation, didn't move, "I don't understand what happened," she replied in a nervous voice. "What caused Leia to attack Amythest? After living a year on those planets..."
Sola sighed softly and looked to the next room where Amythest was now resting in bed with Beru silently holding Kieran close by, "Amythest and Luke were not getting along and it seems the Rebellion plotted their marriage simply so Amythest could be used to breed future generations of Jedi."
"I'm not sure if I ever want to marry if that's what marriage is like," Pooja replied softly. "I..."
Sola suddenly froze as she saw Derrick and Aaden talking at the far end of the hallway, "I'm not even sure if I'll stay on Naboo simply because it reminds me too much of Aunt Padme," Pooja spoke softly.
Nodding, Sola silently went into Amythest's room, "Can I be of help?" she asked in a worried voice.
"Amythest and the baby are resting, but Kieran doesn't want to leave his mother," Beru said softly.
Sola nodded and suddenly noticed Derrick approaching Pooja, prompting her to silently go back out into the hallway, "Pooja Naberrie, right?" Derrick asked quietly, his expression neutral. "May I ask a favor?"
Pooja hesitated briefly, but nodded, "I can feel a heavy amount of mistrust coming from Amythest and I certainly don't blame her," Derrick spoke quietly. "What I did was inexcusable and I don't deserve to..."
"Amythest used her special power to come here," Sola spoke up quietly. "I don't know why."
Derrick looked surprised, but didn't offer a response to Sola's comment, "Ms. Naberrie, I was wondering if you could help my mother take care of Amythest, Kieran, and her baby," he spoke in a hesitant voice, still angry at Luke's behavior. "I do not believe she wants me around, but I want them taken care of."
"Your Highness, you ought to leave that decision to Amythest," Pooja replied in a kind voice.
Derrick sighed, "When Kenobi wakes, he will want to kill me," he replied softly. "I feel much anger..."
"I don't think the anger is for you," Sola spoke softly. "So...so much has happened in a short time."
Derrick raised an eyebrow, but said nothing before going back down the hallway to meditate in private.
The sound of engines suddenly pierced the silence and Pooja and Sola turned towards the sound just in time to see the Millennium Falcon taking off towards the sky with Han, Leia, Chewie, Threepio, Jacen, and Jaina aboard, "They're leaving?" Sola asked in a shocked voice. "They...they're actually leaving."
"Then we need to make the best of our time here," Pooja replied, stunned at Leia's callousness.
Coruscant
"Captain Jenarra tells me that the Skywalkers are here," Emperor Andris spoke quietly as he came into the Sickbay and saw Dr. Tychon working at the portable desk just outside of the patient bay.
Dr. Tychon nodded and rose, "Doctor Jinn is caring for Anakin and I'm responsible for Luke, but he's currently stable," she replied in a somber voice. "I'm not sure what Luke's reason for bringing..."
"He's either betraying his father or running from the Rebellion," Emperor Andris replied softly. "I know that Lor San Tekka and Winter are rotting in the prison here, but the rest of the Rebel Leaders are rotting on Dalen Tacho. My crews are on the hunt for the remaining pilots who've managed to hide."
Dr. Tychon sighed heavily and frowned when she noticed that Andris looked distressed, "I can feel my father's emotions and I'm sure he doesn't realize it," Andris spoke softly. "He's very much upset."
Before Dr. Tychon could reply, she heard a faint groan, "Luke must be awake," she spoke softly.
Assuming a serious expression, Emperor Andris followed Dr. Tychon into the sickroom and saw that Luke was laying in bed awake, but confused about the bandages and drip-lines, "Where am I?" Luke asked, his voice weak from speaking and even being awake. "I remember Artoo and my father being..."
"Your droid is being cared for," Emperor Andris spoke quietly. "As is its message from the Rebels."
Luke frowned, "You're the Emperor," he realized, his eyes widening. "I'm...I'm at Coruscant?"
"Your ship hit the regional border alarm and so I sent soldiers to investigate," Emperor Andris replied in a neutral tone. "Your father is being treated by Doctor Jinn and you yourself are quite injured."
Luke winced as a stab of pain hit him, "I was manipulated and I didn't even know it," he admitted, his voice shaky because of the burns on his throat. "Mon Monthma...told me to do it, but..."
Coughing escaped Luke's lips, "They tried to get us to parent future Jedi," he breathed anxiously, struggling to get words out because the pain was proving too much. "My throat...I can barely talk."
Dr. Tychon quickly fitted Luke with a bacta mask and put some bacta on his burns, prompting Luke to fall into a deep sleep, "Well," Emperor Andris spoke in a quiet voice. "I'm not sure what to think now."
"Perhaps talk with Luke more when he's well and he'll explain," Dr. Tychon spoke in a kind voice.
Emperor Andris nodded, "I intend to," he replied softly. "Obviously, there's much to be learned."
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