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Character Breakup:

Star: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Emperor Palpatine, Yoda, C-3PO, Padme Amidala and CT-5294/Jez.

Dana: Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu, Bail Organa, R2-D2, Dexter Jettster, Master Jurokk and Si Ulix.


Chapter 2

Obi-Wan Kenobi was approaching the Temple, and he knew that something was out of place. He had felt the deaths through the Force, too many other Jedi gone, and it confirmed his fears that the same problem he'd run into with the clones was being repeated across the galaxy. He would have to be careful.

He flew towards the Jedi Temple and upon landing was shocked to see the bodies of clones and Jedi. Lightsaber in hand, he got out of the starship, and the clones that remained on guard opened fire. Obi-Wan deflected the blasts with his lightsaber.

It wasn't long before he'd taken care of the guards outside and went inside. The sight that greeted him was similar to the sight he'd seen outside, and soon more clone troopers arrived. It was clear that none of the surviving Jedi were there, and still reflected the blasts with his lightsaber, Obi-Wan went back to the starship.

He felt like he was running, instead of helping but he wouldn't be any good to anyone if he got killed there. Finding the remaining Jedi was his task then, but he wasn't sure where to look.

As the starship took off, clones who had followed him fired at it, some of the blasts causing the ship to jolt. There wasn't time for him to check the damage as he flew out of range.

It was clear as he left the Jedi Temple that the starship would get him to the place he was heading, everything seemed to be working well enough. That was good, he needed the ship. He might not know where the other Jedi were, but he was going to at least find a friend.

Obi-Wan pulled the hood of his Jedi robes up as he landed and left the starship. He wasn't completely sure what was going on, and he wasn't going to take any chances that he didn't have to. Whoever had ordered the clones to kill the Jedi would not hesitate to try and kill him, and so Obi-Wan was keeping a close look for any sign of trouble. Of course having his hood up wouldn't help much, but it was better then nothing.

Stepping into the diner, the familiar place offered little comfort with all that was happening. Obi-Wan had a lot on his mind.

Dex was behind the bar, casting uncertain glances out the window every so often. He'd gotten word very quickly of what was happening at the Temple, as was his way. He bit his lip, wiping down the counter a bit more vigorously than was needed, for the third time in the last fifteen minutes.

Obi-Wan slowly approached the bar, his hood still pulled over his head. He wasn't sure how much Dex had heard about what was happening, wasn't really sure what was happening himself. All he knew was that the clones had turned against them and that many Jedi were dead.

Flo, the droid waitress whirred up. "How can we help you today?" she asked. Dex, on hearing her inquiry, looked up. His eyes widened, catching a glimpse of the face under the hood. "Obi-Wan!" he exclaimed. "Thank the stars!" He quickly moved out from behind the counter. His diner was mostly deserted now, most of the patrons having gone home or seeking other establishments of lesser reputation.

"Hello, Dex." Obi-Wan was glad that the dinner was mostly deserted, stepped towards Dex as he stepped out from behind the counter. It was good to see a familiar face since he hadn't found anyone alive at the Temple.

Dexter embraced him with all four arms before studying his friend's face seriously. "What's happened out there? Word on the street is there's some kinda rebellion, clones or Jedi, who knows." He led Obi-Wan to a booth, the two of them sitting down. "I can see on your face it's bad."

"It's bad," Obi-Wan agreed. "I was away from the Temple, and the clones that were with me turned on me. I escaped and headed straight for the Temple only to find the bodies of Jedi and clones, and clone guards who started to fire at me. There are survivors out there, I can sense it... But I don't know where they've gone."

Dex's face was grim and he nodded, listening. "What do you think happened to make the clones all turn like that?" He recalled how the two had sat here three years earlier, a discussion that would lead to the discovery of the clones in motion between them. Seemed things had come full circle.

Obi-Wan was silent for a moment. It was something he'd thought about, although he didn't like what he knew had to be the truth. "The only conclusion I can come to is that someone had to have given them an order. Someone with the power to give the clones orders must have a reason to want the Jedi destroyed."

Dex's brow creased. "The Sith?" He knew of the legends and he'd heard the rumors that floated down all through the war. "How could they control the clones like that, though? Unless..." he looked at Obi-Wan. "Unless they've infiltrated the government somehow."

"Someone's betrayed us," He said, thinking of a time when Dooku had told him about Sidious controlling the Senate. It had to be true, he hadn't wanted to believe it but if it was true, everything would start to fall into place. "Sidious is involved in this."

Dex's eyebrows raised. "Sidious?"

"The Sith Lord that we've been looking for," Obi-Wan explained.

Dexter nodded. "Sounds like you're in a regular fix here," he observed. "Any idea how many other Jedi are still out there?"

"I'm not sure." Obi-Wan gave his head a small shake. "Not many. But I need to find them."

Dex nodded. "Don't be rash about it, though. Lay low. They'll be hunting what Jedi remain, and you won't do anyone any good if you're dead."

Obi-Wan also nodded. He wasn't sure what his next move was going to be, he didn't even have anywhere to go, had nothing but the clothes he was wearing, his lightsaber and the starship that was outside.

"What are you going to do, Dex?" Obi-Wan asked.

"I'll keep my eyes open for any Jedi," Dex promised. "And I'll see what I can do about setting up a possible safe house."

He nodded again and stood up, having decided where he was going to go. It was his best chance. "Thank you, Dex. I should be on my way."

Dex nodded, also standing and embracing his friend again. "Be careful, Obi-Wan. And good luck."

"May the Force be with you," Obi-Wan said as he turned and left the diner, heading for the starship. He had to find the other Jedi survivors.