Young Anakin Skywalker was lifted onto Jar Jar's shoulders and paraded around the arena, with millions of podracing fans cheering his name. Qui Gon Jin just gently smiled as he watched Shmi run up to her son and hold his hand with pride.
"I did it mom…I won" shouted Anakin in excitement
"Yes you did Ani… and you have given hope to so many people" Shmi replied
"You certainly have Anakin" Qui Gon interjected
Anakin then saw his friends running towards him
"Put me down Jar Jar"
"Okey Dokey" Jar Jar replied, slowly placing Anakin down
Anakin then ran to his friends
"Would you all care to come back to our home for a celebratory meal" Shmi questioned
"That would be lovely" Padme replied
"Thank you…" Qui Gon said "But first I have something to attend to…"
Qui Gon smiled as they all walked out of the arena. He then proceeded up a flight of stairs and was welcomed by an unhappy Toydarian.
"You cheated…you knew the boy would win"
"It was a fair bet and you lost…perhaps we should take this up with the Hutts and let them decide if there is any further disagreement"
Watto's expression suddenly turned grave.
"No, No…no need for that" He then sighed "The boy is yours…but Shmi still belongs to me"
Qui Gon nodded solemnly and shook hands with Watto to seal their agreement. Their attention was suddenly diverted by commotion below. Both peered over a slight balcony and saw a youngling being beat up by some fellow racers.
"You Kaleesh could not win a race, even if your lives depended on it" One racer taunted
The others just laughed
"You see outlander" Watto commented, turning towards Qui Gon "It is a cruel world"
TBC