The Clone Wars Fate
Chapter 1 Assassination
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Jedi High Council Chamber
Master Windu leaned forward from his position. He glanced at Grand Master Yoda before continuing to speak. He turned his attention back to clone Commander Berserker's holographic image.
In the chamber were except Windu, Master Yoda, Master Ki-Adi Mundi, Shaak Ti, Obi-wan Kenobi, Master Saesee Tiin, Kai Dousk and Adi Gallia. Holograms present were Oppo Rancisis and Anakin. Master Lilliana stood near the doors and the last member present were the always mysterious master & lord Kaan.
Little was known about him. He wore a grey metal mask with a T shape in front and a black armor with black robes covering the armor. Master Kaan was a giant of a man, taller and larger than any other member of the Council. Only Yoda and Windu had seen him without the armor and robes. He sat quietly in the background as always. He was one of the oldest member on the Council, except Yoda and Windu. He was Lord of the planet Dejvo.
"This is most troubling", Windu finally spoke. "Are we sure about the identities of these men"?
"Absolutely general", Berserker assured him. "We identified them off footage from the Frigates security system. It appears over a dozen members of the Death League is currently on Coruscant.".
"Assume wrong about their target, we cannot", Yoda stated.
"Agreed", Windu nodded. "We shall assign security to Senator Amidala and senator Jamal immediately". Windu looked at Berserker. "Inform the Senators bodyguards to heighten security until further notice".
"Understood general", Berserker said saluting.
His holographic image disappeared.
"If no one minds", Obi-wan began. "I shall trace their footsteps after they arrived on Coruscant".
Windu nodded.
"I will assist you Master Kenobi", Shaak Ti said.
"Thank you master Ti", Obi-wan said nodding.
"I will I", Saesee Tiin added.
"I'm a few days from Coruscant but I'll be in the protection detail when I arrive", Anakin insisted.
Windu nodded approvingly. He had a feeling Anakin would volunteer himself for that job.
"We can't underestimate this threat masters", Anakin told them. "Who will protect senators Amidala and Jamal"?
Jamal was a Terran Senator with darkened skin and blue hair.
"Master Kai Dousk and De'joh will be assigned to senator Jamal", Windu stated.
Anakin thought it a good combination but he was more interested in Padme's protection detail. "And Amidala"?
"Lilliana, do what she will", Yoda said nodding towards her.
She stepped up towards the council and looked ta Anakin.
"I'll leave right this meeting", Lilliana assured with a smile directed at Anakin.
What that it? Anakin had preferred someone else to assist. Why did Padme only get one jedi? Of course Lilliana was good but…
"As will I", Master Kaan spoke as he stood up. He had a dark voice that went with his dark appearance. "Those scum has made the mistake of their lives by coming here".
The jedi around were a bit surprised over that Kaan had volunteered. Windu was about in fact to add that he himself would join Lilliana but this worked just as well. Few went up against Kaan and lived to tell the tale.
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Is this heightened security really necessary captain"? Padme asked.
The Senate Guard in his blue armor stood in a straight position with his rifle leaned on his arm.
"The threat is quite real senator", he said.
"Right", she said giving in. "So is half a dozen more guards going to make a difference standing outside my apartment"?
The Senate Guard was about to reply as the sound of opening doors reached their ears. They turned and looked at two jedi entering her apartment. She immediately recognized master Lilliana but the other male, she thought it was a male anyway, was nameless in her mind. She could remember his name. Though she had seen him many times. He was a Jedi High Council member.
"Lilliana"? Padme asked surprised.
"If the Guards can't keep the assassins out senator we shall deal with them", the dark figure of master Kaan spoke in his dark voice. It sent at first shivers down Padme's back. It was almost hard to believe that this scary figure was a jedi and not a Sith.
"Kaan and I will protect you if they do come for you Senator Amidala", Lilliana filled in.
Padme smiled. "I already feel safer", she confessed.
The Senate Guard saluted the jedi and left to speak to a few other guards in the apartment. There were four guards inside and six outside and two on an opposite roof top watching for strangers closing in on the building.
The Senate Guards knew the senator was far safer with two jedi than with two dozen of them.
"I do not believe we have officially met master Kaan", Padme said.
"True senator", he spoke. "The pleasure is mine". He bowed slightly.
Later as evening fell Padme was in her study finishing up the last of a speech she should give in the Senate a few days from now. In the living rooms sofa Lilliana sat back relaxing. Kaan sat straight up in a chair quietly. Lilliana to be honest would have preferred a more talkative partner then master Kaan. Needless to say she had the outmost respect form the master.
Although she relaxed her senses was sharp like a spear. Without a doubt Kaan had a far stronger sense they she had. She could feel his strength in the force.
She glanced at him.
"You would like to ask something"? Kaan suddenly asked.
It surprised her that he noticed her little stare. But she smirked after a moment.
"Eh, well… you know there are a rumor around what species you are", Lilliana said.
"And you think what"? He asked.
She thought about it for a moment.
"I think your Krash", she said waving a finger in the air.
Turning his head he studied her for a mere moment. She got a creepy feeling as he did. If she didn't know any better she'd say he was undressing her with his eyes.
"You would be correct", Kaan said.
Before she could give a happy cheer he stood up. Lilliana knew something was wrong. He must have felt something.
"What is it master"? She asked concerned.
"I do not sense the Senate Guard scout detail across the street", Kaan explained.
She knew it could only mean one thing. The Death League was coming. The Death League, a group on Mandalorian's that assassinated, committed piracy and whatever they could get paid for. They were extremely dangerous. These Mandalorian's had black armor but was suspected of being backed by Death Watch.
"Captain Artois", Lilliana said in her comlink.
"Yes master Lilliana"? The captain replied.
He stood with another guard outside the senator's study. One guard stood inside and the fourth inside the apartment walked around.
"We believe your men across the street is dead", she continued.
"W-what"? He replied surprised by the sudden news. "The assassins are coming"?
"Most likely. Keep your position and pretend that nothing is wrong".
"Copy", Artois said. "We're ready".
Two quick shots from a skilled marksman blow a hole in the two guards on the balcony. Both fell dead to the floor. Four figures flied over using jetpacks and landed on the balcony unseen. They wore black Mandalorian armor. One had a pair of twin blasters and the others had carbine blaster rifles. The leader with the twin blasters and another slowly and quietly made their way towards the study as one made his way towards the bedroom. The last continued towards the living room.
A knife was thrown and hit one of the guards in the chest. He let out a quiet shriek as his body went numb. Artois raised his blaster rifle but a carbine hit him in the head and knocked him to the floor. Padme turned towards the door as it opened and in a second the guard in the room was shot dead.
She gasped at the two black armored man in the door. The leader raised his twin blasters towards her head. Padme knew she had nowhere to run. She hoped in some scares way that like always Anakin would storm in and save the day, though she knew he was days away from Coruscant.
The next moment two two Mandalorian's heads left their bodies and they collapsed on the floor dead. Padme smiled thankfully when she saw master Kaan standing in the doorway with his double wielded green lightsaber out though just deactivated. He made a slow gesture for her to remain quiet.
He landed out a hand and helped captain Artois up on his feet. The doors to Padme's bedroom opened and the Mandalorian entered. They split up not knowing where in the apartment senator Amidala where. He noticed the bed was empty. The next moment heh ad a lightsaber through his gut.
The fourth assassin entered the living room, only to get blasted in the back by the Senate Guard.
Kaan looked to Padme.
"It is over here", he said. He looked at Artois. "The marksman has left".
Artois nodded. "My men"?
"Total… six dead", Kaan told him.
Lilliana entered the study with three guards behind her. They came from the hallway.
"Master Kaan", she said. "Fantastic work master". Lilliana smiled.
Padme walked up to him and laid a hand on his arm.
"I am truly grateful for your actions", Padme thanked him. "Both your actions".
"I hate to have seen what would have happened if you weren't here", Artois added.
"At your serves senator", Kaan said. "Lilliana, contact the Jedi Council".
She nodded and left for her commlink in the living room.
"I suggest you rest now senator", Kaan said.
Padme agreed with him. It had truly been one of those evenings. She had a meeting with the Chancellor at the Senate building tomorrow at an early time.
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As the morning rose an uneventful night ended. Senator Jamal had also survived an assassination attempt that evening. As the transport landed Padme exited it with six Senate Guards right behind. Behind the blue armored escort walked Lilliana and Kaan. They walked towards the entrance to the large Senate building. Senators, guards and others walked in and out from the building.
Padme saw a familiar face jogging towards them. She smiled as Nayira arrived.
"Hello Nayira", Padme smiled. "It's a surprise, though a happy one to see you".
Nayira returned the smile and met Padme with a hug with she gladly returned.
"I heard what happened. Are you okay"? Nayira said concerned.
"Thank to master Kaan and Lilliana", Padme said gesturing at the two jedi.
Nayira stepped up to them and bowed.
"Nayira", Lilliana said smiling. She didn't expect to see her padawan here.
"Masters, I'd like to volunteer to assist you", Nayira asked.
Her eyes were on Kaan. She knew Lilliana would approve but him… who could knew what he thought?
Kaan to her surprise nodded.
"You're assistance is gladly accepted padawan Nayira", he spoke.
The group continued walking and entered the building. Nayira walked side to side with Padme. Making small talk she had an eye open around them.
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