(Coruscant prison cell)

The ray shields he was confined in were making him feel more agitated than ever. What was worse was that he was sharing the cell with five other criminals. One of them came up behind him.

"So, Jedi, what are you in for?" he said, a Duros with many scars across his body.

"Framed for killing a consular of Malastare, jeopardizing the Republic's chances of getting tibanna fuel for the ships and vehicles to keep running," said Taran.

"Wow, they're really cracking down," said the criminal, going back to the other side of the room.

"What did you do?" said Taran.

"Not much, just kill an entire village of women and children. They had it coming," said the Duros. Taran gulped.

"Get me out here!"

"Chancellor Palpatine, Taran didn't do it," said Ahsoka.

"I'd like to believe you, but there is too much evidence to say otherwise. There was eyewitness accounts of him being seen, his DNA was found all around the Senate, and each eyewitness said he had green eyes and a green lightsaber," said Palpatine.

"But he was with in the Jedi temple with me and two friends. He didn't leave at all that night," said Ahsoka.

"If he wasn't, then why was he caught outside of it by our commandos?" said Palpatine. At that Ahsoka had no words.

"I'm sorry, but there is too many things against him to say he's innocent. And the Dugs are none too pleased with having one of their Senators assassinated. They might revoke our treaty and then what will we have left with to fight the Separatists with no fuel?" said Palpatine.

"At least here him out. I completely trust him. At least give him a trial or something to prove his innocence," said Ahsoka.

"Well, the rule of the Republic is innocent until prove guilty. I suppose he can be given a trial. However, we cannot assume it will work out in his favor," said Palpatine.

"We'll try our best Chancellor," said Ahsoka.

"I hope you do my dear," said Palpatine. "May the Force be with you and him." Ahsoka bowed and left the room. Palpatine's eyes followed her out the room. his smile on with fake sympathy.

(Prison)

"So the Wookie says to the Human, why do I need more hair, I'm already a walking rug," said Taran. The other criminals in his cell laughed.

"This Jedi is funny," said the Duros.

"Taran Cyneran, you have a visitor," said the guard. Taran got up and left out of them room, under heavy guard.

"Any tricks, and you're gone," said the guard.

"Got it," said Taran, eyeing the other guards warily. They took him to a part of the prison where internees could talk to outside help. At least in this prison you were face-to-face with who you needed. The room where he would talk to his visitor. To his surprise, it was Ahsoka.

The guards let him into the room, standing outside the door. Once he was inside he sat down at the table.

"Taran, I know you didn't do it," said Ahsoka.

"Thanks. I know who did though," said Taran.

"Who? It couldn't have been a changeling could it?" said Ahsoka.

"No. It's worse than that," said Taran, his head downcast.

"Who?"

"My brother," said Taran. Ahsoka's eyes widened.

"What? But...that's...impossible. You don't have one," said Ahsoka.

"Apparently I do. I don't know how, but he is," said Taran.

"But you're parents only had you before...well you know," she said.

"I know, but he's related to me. It's really hard to explain," said Taran. Ahsoka sighed and put her hands on her head in deep thought.

"This is so confusing," she said.

"You're telling me. At least you're reputation and possibly your life aren't on the line here," said Taran miserably.

"Don't worry, we're gonna prove your innocence," said Ahsoka.

"How's that? They found so much against me I'm surprised I'm even being considered getting a trial," said Taran.

"Just trust in the Force Taran, it'll get you through this," said Ahsoka.

"I sure hope so, or I'm gonna be in here for a very long time."

(Trial)

The trial was to take place in the Senate Building. Ahsoka and Master Yoda would be presiding over Taran. Taran was to remain under heavy guard throughout the Building, and escorting him to his hoverpod was Delta Squad. While he was being 'escorted', he decided to find out more about them. He'd heard about them on the HoloNet a lot, knowing they were one of the most elite fighting forces in the galaxy.

"So, Boss is it?" said Taran.

"Yes," said Boss.

"And you're Sev, Fixer, and Scorch?"

"Yep, that's us," said Scorch.

"Shut it Schorch, no fraternizing with the prisoner," said Sev.

"Come on Sev, this is a Jedi we're talking to," said Scorch.

"Who just happens to be on trial for murder," said Fixer.

"I didn't murder him!" said Taran.

"We'll see about that. What's your name again?" said Boss.

"Taran."

"Oh I know you, you're with General Kenobi. Good man," said Boss.

"Why'd you murder him?" said Scorch.

"I didn't murder him!" said Taran.

"Well you better hope the Senate believes that," said Sev. "Cause if they don't, then well we do have orders to kill."

"What?" said Taran.

"That's what the Dugs want if they have their way," said Boss. Taran gulped. They got to his hoverpod, Master Yoda and Ahsoka in it.

"Obi-Wan and Anakin couldn't come?" said Taran.

"No. Pressing matters Masters Kenobi and Skywalker have," said Yoda.

"Great, right when I need them the most," said Taran.

"Do not trouble yourself in mind young one. Get past these accusations, you will," said Yoda.

"Yes Master Yoda," said Taran. The three, plus Delta Squad got into the hoverpod. Chancellor Palpatine was presiding over the trial, along with Mas Amedda at his side. Against Taran were the Dugs and the delegates from Malastare.

"Taran Cyneran, you are brought here for the murder of Consular Belbas of Malastare. How do you plead?" said Mas Amedda.

"Most definitely not guilty," said Taran.

"You liar. You were all around this building. Hundreds saw you, and you took a hostage," said a very enraged Dug.

"I did?"

"Yes. Senator Amidala was really shocked by your treatment," said the Dug.

"Silence. Delegates from Malastare, you may bring in your first witness," said Palpatine.

"Our first witnesses are Senators Amidala and Jar Jar Binks," said the Dug. A hoverpod zoomed forward, revealing everyone to the Gungan and Human senators.

"Senator Binks, if you please, state the events of last night," said Palpatine.

"Well, meesa and missus amidala wassun enjoyin real good munchen, and den we wassun attacked," said Jar Jar. (Forgive, it's hard to type the words to his speech, especially with the nice way he speaks. This was a bit of a hassle).

"By Cyneran?" said Mas Amedda.

"Yessun. He's wassun real angry and tooken out yousan guards," said Jar Jar.

"Interesting. Did he threaten you?" said Amedda.

"Nottun me. Deesen senator," said Jar Jar pointing to Padme.

"Senator Amidala, what happened next?" said Amedda.

"He held his lightsaber to my throat and threatened to kill me if the guards didn't move aside and let him pass," said Amidala.

"See, that proves it! He must die!" yelled the Dug pointing at Taran. There was murmuring by all the other Senators present.

"Silence!" yelled Amedda and there was silence throughout the chambers.

"Senator Amidala, these are serious accusations. Are you sure it was Cyneran?" said Palpatine.

"Yes, in appearance, but when I looked into his eyes, he was a completely different person," said Padme.

"How say?" said Palpatine.

"Taran has a warm, kind, humorous look. This look was the exact opposite," said Padme.

"I take it you two are friends," said Palpatine.

"Yes," said Padme.

"What color was his lightsaber at the time?" said Amedda.

"Green."

"Eye color?"

"Green."

"That is all." Taran's heart froze. He thought that his 'brother' had yellow eyes and a yellow lightsaber like he saw last night. Now he was truly in trouble.

The trial dragged on for an hour. Yoda and Ahsoka did their best to make Taran innocent. It worked to some extent, except for Delta Squad's report of finding him outside the Temple. That dashed his chances considerably, especially since when the time he went to bed was the time of the murder, and when the assailant headed back to the Jedi Temple.

After calling many witnesses, it was Taran's turn to speak. A hush fell over the Senate Chamber.

"Taran Cyneran, are there any last testaments?" said Palpatine.

"Yes. I was not the murderer in question," said Taran. A lot of muttering in the Chamber occurred before it was silenced by Amedda.

"How so?" said Palpatine.

"At the time of the murders I was asleep. I was awakened that night by the one who did commit the crime," said Taran.

"And who would that be? It cannot be an Shi'ido, otherwise their DNA would be everywhere," said Palpatine.

"This may seem crazy and otherwise insane, but it was my brother," said Taran. The Senate Chambers erupted in muttering and murmurs everywhere. Amedda silenced them again.

"That is impossible. Your parents only offspring was you before their tragic deaths," said Palpatine.

"It was. I don't know how, but he's somehow related to me," said Taran. A piercing silence filled the Chamber.

"This will be taken into inquiry. Until then you are to remain confined to your cell until further notice..."

"What if I can prove this?" said Taran. More silence followed.

"What do you mean?" said Amedda.

"If I can bring this person in, then it will show I'm not lying," said Taran. There was more murmuring, good and bad. Palpatine and Amedda went into a deep, silent conversation.

"Taran, do you know what you're doing?" said Ahsoka.

"Yes, it's the only way," said Taran. After much counseling with each other, Palpatine and Amedda decided.

"Cyneran, your request is granted," said Palpatine.

"What? No, this is an outrage!" said the delegation from Malastare.

"Senator..."

"He must dies. Belbas is dead because of him, and here you are letting him go? This is unacceptable!" bellowed the Senator. "If another solution isn't met, we will revoke our treaty!" Palpatine and Amedda once again counseled each other.

"Very well then. Cyneran, your request is still permitted. You have one month to find said assassin and prove your innocence. Delta Squad will be keeping an eye on you then. They have permission to kill if you try to escape. If you cannot find your assassin, then you will spend a life sentence in jail."

(Jedi Temple)

"Well you did get off," said Bruck.

"Are you kidding? I'm good as dead. I can't find him in one month," said Taran.

"You can Taran, it can't be too hard," said Tia.

"If it was easy we would have found all the CIS leaders by now," said Taran.

"Taran, have faith, we'll find him," said Ahsoka.

"How?"

"We just need to find some transportation," said Ahsoka.

"Where?"

"I'm sure they'll get us something," said Ahsoka.

"Yeah, we'll see," said Taran.

"Well done, well done indeed my apprentice, Ceran," said Dooku.

"It was nothing Master, fairly simple," said Ceran.

"You have not failed a single mission. That is wonderful news," Dooku gloated. "And what's better is how you performed it so well." Ceran smiled, feeling the jealousy and anger of the two others off to the side.

"Thank you my Master," said Ceran, flashing a proud look at the two others, none other then General Grievous and Asajj Ventress.

""My Lord, he should not be..."

"Silence Ventress. You and Grievous have failed me quite enough already," said Dooku.

"But my Lord.."

"That is enough. Ceran, what is the current status of your...brother," said Dooku.

"Right now I'm suspecting he's in jail so far, might be killed, who knows, either way it's not good," said Ceran.

"Very good news indeed," said Dooku. "You may leave."

"Thank you my Master," said Ceran. He went off to the side, standing near Ventress and Grievous.

"If what my Master says is true, then Skywalker and Kenobi will be finding out who the real assassin was soon. Lure them to our ship, and we will take them out," said Dooku.

"Yes Master," said Ceran, Ventress, and Grievous.

"Dismissed," said Dooku. As the three Acolytes headed down the hall, two very jealous ones decided to voice their opinions.

"You're lucky that mission went without problems," said Grievous.

"Do I detect a hint of jealousy?" said Ceran.

"Your arrogance blinds you," said Ventress.

"The light reflected from your head blinds everyone," said Ceran.

"Why you..."

"Don't mess with me Ventress!" said Ceran, the air around them turning hot. They both could feel his dark energy radiating from him.

"You two are very lucky we actually need you," said Ceran, regaining his composure and walking away from them. Once he was out of ear shot, they talked among each other, depsite the fact they were enemies too.

"I thought Cyneran was a problem, but this is worse," said Ventress.

"It's like Cyneran's actually on the ship with us," said Grievous.

"What do we do?" said Ventress.

"Once we find a way to get rid of him, we can go back to fighting each other," said Grievous.

"That plan actually sounds good. Let's just buy our time," said Ventress.