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"Captian."

"Yes sir?"

"Tell them we wish to board at once."

"With all due respect, the ambassadors from the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately."

"Yes, of course. As you know, our blockade is perfectly legal, and we'd be happy to receive the ambassadors." The two captains shared a look.

Qui Gon and Obi Wan sat on the ship, waiting. They had just gotten permission from the Viceroy to meet. Qui Gon was a little anxious. The Trade Federation hadn't been told that the Senate was sending two Jedi to negotiate. Knowing the Federation, it would only scare them into cooperating. Beside him, Obi Wan tried to hide a yawn.

"Tired padawan?" He said with a smile. Obi Wan gave him an exasperated look.

"Well, considering that our sleep schedule is messed up now and that I had to stay up all night reading, yes, just a little." Qui Gon chuckled and put an arm around Obi Wan's shoulders.

"Are you too tired to come on the mission with me? You know, you could stay here with the ship and sleep." He said teasingly. Obi Wan glared at him.

"No. Why am I so tired lately? I was exhausted after we sparred yesterday, and that wasn't even that hard of a session…" Qui Gon remembered how he had used a Sleep Suggestion during their sparring session and smirked.

"About the sparring session yesterday Obi Wan," He started, feeling Obi Wan's accusatory glare on him. "I may have… used a Sleep Suggestion on you…"

"I knew it!" Obi Wan said triumphantly. He stood up and glared at the older man. "So I would've beaten you?!"

"Quite possibly." Qui Gon said with a shrug.

"When we get back, we're having a rematch. No cheating this time either!" He said. Qui Gon nodded and chuckled.

"Whatever you think will help padawan." He said, amused by Obi Wan's angry and triumphant outburst. Obi Wan sat back down, grumbling. Qui Gon laughed and squeezed his apprentice's shoulder.

"We'll be landing momentarily." The pilot announced over the intercom. Obi Wan and Qui Gon stood up as the craft gently touched down. They put up their hoods and waited. Before the doors opened, Qui Gon stopped Obi Wan.

"Be on your guard. I sense a disturbance here." Obi Wan nodded as the door opened.


I'm sorry, but I didn't think that you guys wanted me to reaccount the entire beginning, so I'll just start here. :D


The two jumped down from their hiding spot in the ventilation system, making sure that they weren't seen.

"Battle droids?" Qui Gon whispered, confused.

"It's an invasion army." Obi Wan realized, looking at his Master in shock.

"This is an odd move for the Trade Federation. We have to somehow warn the Naboo, and contact Chancellor Valorum. We'll spilt up, stow away on separate ships, and meet back down on the planet." He said quietly. Obi Wan turned to look at him, a small smile on his face.

"You were right about one thing Master." Obi Wan said. Qui Gon turned and looked at him.

"The negotiations were short." He said, a smile spreading across his face. Qui Gon looked at him for a long moment, before Obi Wan turned back to the battle droids awkwardly. Qui Gon hid a small smile, silently laughing at his apprentice's sense of humor. He sent Obi Wan a warm smile through their Empathy Link and best wishes as they snuck aboard separate ships.


Qui Gon ran off the ship, dodging trees and animals as the ship rumbled behind him. He mentally reached out for Obi Wan, making sure that the boy was alright, when suddenly, he realized that one of the creatures wasn't moving.

"Move! Get out of the way!" He yelled, gesturing for the dopey looking creature to move. It screamed and ran forward a step, colliding with him. He grabbed onto the back of it's shirt and dragged him to the ground. The ship rumbled over them, so close, centimeters from Qui Gon's head. Once the ship passed over, Qui Gon stood up. He watched for a moment, making sure that the ship wasn't turning around, and started walking again. The creature ran after him screaming.

"Oh mooie mooie I love you!" He said in awe.

"You almost got us killed! What are you, brainless?" He said, feeling a little bad for the creature. It was obviously a bit slow…

"I spak." He said indignantly. It took Qui Gon a moment to realize what it meant.

"The ability to speak does not make you intelligent, now get out of here." He said.

"No! Meesa stay! Meesa your humble servant!" The creature insisted. Qui Gon mentally groaned.

"That really isn't necessary."

"Oh but it is! It is demanded by da Gods! It's a life debt, tis. Meesa called Jar Jar Binks." He continued on, hoping that the creature would leave. But, as the Force would have it, it remained by his side. Just as it started to speak again, Qui Gon heard blaster fire and a crash. He sensed Obi Wan coming towards him and whipped out his lightsaber. Obi Wan was running, droids following after him, shooting.

"I have no time for you now…" He said to Jar Jar.

"What?"

He reflected the shots back at the droids, destroying them. Obi Wan skidded to a stop in front of him, grinning in juvenile delight as he realized how far he had skidded. He then looked at the creature, who had been ducking next to Qui Gon, terrified. Qui Gon gave Obi Wan a quick look before the creature raised his head.

"Sorry Master. I think my lightsaber might be damaged." Obi Wan said, catching his breath and showing him the weapon. He tried to ignite it, and only sparks flew. Qui Gon nodded.

"Yousa saved my again." Jar Jar exclaimed.

"What's this?" Obi Wan asked, amused. He had never seen a creature like this before.

"A local. Let's get out of here, before more droids show up." He said, motioning for Obi Wan to follow him. The two took off jogging while the creature stood there, bewildered.

"More? More did you spake? Hey wait!" They heard him calling. Qui Gon groaned silently.

"Exsqueeze me…but the mosta safe place is Otah Gunga. Is where I grew up. Is a hidden city." The two Jedi stopped and looked at Jar Jar.

"Hidden city?" Qui Gon asked. Jar Jar nodded, his ears flopping. Obi Wan stifled a laugh at how comically ridiculous the creature was.

"Can you take us there?" Qui Gon continued, resisting the urge to laugh as Obi Wan was.

"Umm, on second taut…" Jar Jar started. Obi Wan groaned mentally and gave Qui Gon a look. "No, not really, nuh huh." He said, obviously oblivious to the situation.

"No." Qui Gon repeated, resisting the urge to Force Shove the creature.

"Is embarrassing…but my've been banished. My forgot. Da Bosses do terrible things to my. Terrible things ifen my goin back der!" With the last part, he sprayed Obi Wan with spit. Obi Wan flinched and groaned. His luck. He wiped his face clean as Qui Gon stepped a little closer to Jar Jar.

"You hear that?" He asked. One of Jar Jar's ears lifted up and pointed in a direction.

"Uh huh." He said after a moment, as the rumbling in the distance seemed to get louder…

"That's the sound of a thousand terrible things coming this way." He said, taking another step closer to the Gungan, pointing in the direction of the ships approaching.

"If they find us, they will crush us, grind us into little pieces, and blast us into oblivion!" Obi Wan said, stepping close to Jar Jar. Qui Gon gave Obi Wan a quick glance. 'Overdoing it a little?'

"Oh. Yousa point is well seen." Jar Jar said. Obi Wan gave a small nod, exasperated.

"Ok, is this way. Hurry!" The Force called out for Obi Wan to duck, and he did so just in time to avoid being hit by one of the Jar Jar's floppy ears as he spun in a complete circle and ran in a direction. Obi Wan shot Qui Gon an exasperated look before they followed Jar Jar into the woods.

"Is is much further?" Qui Gon asked after a few minutes.

"Weesa going underwater now, ok?" The creature asked, before jumping into the air and doing two flips before splashing into the water. The two shared a small smile. They both pulled their P.B.A's out of their belts. (Personal Breathing Apparatus) The two waded into the water. Obi Wan flinched slightly as the cold water soaked through his clothes, chilling his skin.

"My warning yous, Gungans no liken the outsiders, so, don't be expecting a wurm welcome."

"Don't worry. This definitely hasn't been our day for warm welcomes." Obi Wan said with a small smile. The two slowly made their way underwater, following the Gungan as he swam deeper and deeper. The water grew darker and murkier. Obi Wan suddenly felt panicked. He had always been a little claustrophobic, and this wasn't the best time to be feeling this way. Qui Gon felt him starting to panic and starting talking to him through their Empathy Link, trying to calm the young man down.

'Relax Obi Wan.' He thought kindly and reassuringly. Obi Wan relaxed a little bit, but was still tense. Qui Gon could see a light growing nearby. They must be getting close.

'Master, I'm so sorry…' he thought apologetically. He felt so pathetic.

'It's not your fault. Nobody's perfect.' Obi Wan felt more tense as the water got darker as they reached the ocean floor. He could hardly even see Jar Jar in front of him.

'We're almost there. Let go of your fears Obi Wan. I'm right here.' He said fatherly. Obi Wan relaxed and gave him a thankful smile.

'Thank you Master.' He thought gratefully as they approached what appeared to be a large bubble. They followed Jar Jar through it and into the city.

"Is so good bein home!" Jar Jar exclaimed. Qui Gon pinched the bridge of his nose. Obviously, if he had been banished, yelling how happy it was being back probably wasn't the smartest move. Another Gungan came up to them, riding some kind of creature. Jar Jar looked nervous now.

"Um… hello der Cap'n Tarpals. Meesa back." He said with a tense smile. The Gungan shook his head.

"Not again Jar Jar. Yousa goin to da Bosses dis time. Yousa in big dudu dis time!" He took a pole and poked Jar Jar with it, sending an electrical shock through his arm. He yelped.

"How wude." He said indigently, rubbing his arm.


The Gungan that Jar Jar was talking with as they entered the city lead them through it, taking them towards the center. Obviously, Jar Jar wasn't that popular around here, based on all of the dirty looks he was getting.

'Just our luck Master.' Obi Wan thought with a mental groan.

'Don't worry Obi Wan. I have a good feeling about this.'

'Do you have a plan even?' He asked. Qui Gon turned and looked at him, an eyebrow raised. Obi Wan chuckled.

'Why am I even asking that?' He thought. Qui Gon gave him a mental swat and smiled.

'Don't be smart.' He said, trying to bite back a laugh.

'Yes Master.' Obi Wan thought, mocking sincerity. Qui Gon rolled his eyes.

'And you wonder why my hair is starting to turn gray…' Obi Wan couldn't hold back a quiet chuckle. It went unnoticed by the Gungans however, who were too busy staring at Jar Jar in shock, whispering as he passed.

'Out of all the Gungans on this planet…' Obi Wan thought bitterly.

'He saved my life, and he brought us here. Techincally, we owe him.' Qui Gon said.

'Well I'm glad for both of those things…' He admitted, feeling defeated.

'I know what you're feeling Obi Wan. Don't worry.' Qui Gon said reassuringly as Jar Jar tripped over his own feet and fell backwards, almost knocking the Jedi down with him.

'This is going to be a long day.' Obi Wan sighed. Qui Gon smiled and gave the young man's shoulder a gently squeeze.

'Don't' worry. This may have not been in our plans, but I sense that everything will turn out alright.' He thought reassuringly. Obi Wan smiled.

'I still have a bad feeling thought Master…I feel like something is going to happen. Not now, but soon, something life changing will happen.' He thought hesitantly.

'Maybe it's for the best.' He thought with a smile. 'Maybe this something that you sense will be something good. Not everything that you sense is something bad Obi Wan.'

'Yes Master.' He thought as they walked into what seemed to be a throne room.


They sat in the ship, Jar Jar barely conscious. He had passed out a few times, and had been knocked out once. Qui Gon leaned forward and pointed over Obi Wan's shoulder.

"Head for that outcropping." He said. Obi Wan looked back, making sure that the massive fish was really gone.

"Yes Master." He turned the ship to the right. Jar Jar, laying on the floor, slid as the ship moved. Qui Gon moved his foot out of the Gungan's way.

"What are we going to do once we reach the surface Master?"

"I'm not sure Obi Wan." The young man chuckled.

"Why am I not surprised?" He turned and gave his Master a good natured smile. Qui Gon rolled his eyes.

"Unh…Meesa head hurts…" Jar Jar moaned from the floor of the bongo. He sat up, holding his head. Obi Wan stopped the ship for a moment.

"Should I head to the surface now Master?" Qui Gon nodded and the craft began it's ascent. He pressed a button and the bubble that had sealed off the ship disappeared.

Qui Gon stood up as the small craft bobbed to the surface. The wind brushed against his skin as he closed his eyes for a moment, enjoying the peace and serenity of the planet. The Living Force was so strong on this planet. He opened his eyes again as Obi Wan and Jar Jar began standing up as well. He put his hand on Obi Wan's shoulder and pointed towards the west.

"Over there is the palace. We should probably dock over there and try to get in the palace without being noticed by any Federation types."

"Yes Master." Obi Wan sat back down and skillfully spun the ship around 180 degrees. Qui Gon felt the Force call out to him and was able to stay upright. Jar Jar, however, stumbled across the ship, yelped, and fell into the water with a large splash. Obi Wan looked at Qui Gon with a faint smile.

"One button and we'd be gone." He said. Qui Gon smiled and walked over to where Jar Jar had fallen out. He leaned over the edge of the craft and held his hand out for the thrashing, panicking creature to take.

"He's not that bad, my young apprentice. Just a little-" He was cut off suddenly as Jar Jar grabbed his hand, and attempt to pull himself back into the craft. He only succeeded in pulling Qui Gon back into the water. Obi Wan jumped up from his seat and tried to help, but it was too late. Qui Gon emerged from the murky water, looking cross.

"Clumsy." Obi Wan hid a laugh and held out his hand, offering to help. Qui Gon sensed his Padawan's elation however, and smirked mischievously. He grabbed Obi Wan's hand and yanked him in. Obi Wan fell in with a gasp. The murky water filled his ears and soaked his clothes. He could barely even see the outline of the ship nearby. He swam up to the surface and spat out a mouthful of water. He looked around and saw his Master treading water next to him, laughing. He rolled his eyes, smiling, and hoisted himself back into the craft. Qui Gon followed, Jar Jar finally making it in after him.

"So, head for that open spot over there?" Obi Wan asked, without missing a beat. Qui Gon chuckled and nodded, wringing out his hair and robes in the backseat.


Once on board the ship with the Queen, Qui Gon pulled Obi Wan aside.

"Show me." He said firmly.

"I don't know what you're talking about Master." He said, looking away. Qui Gon raised an eyebrow.

"Alright," He said, taking Obi Wan by the arm. He flinched, but tried to hide it. "If you're sure."

"Ok, fine." He yanked his arm away and pulled up his sleeve. There was a large burn on his left arm. Qui Gon gently took his arm and examined the burn.

"When did this happen?"

"When we were rescuing the Queen." He winced as Qui Gon's fingers brushed against the wound.

"Why didn't you tell me then?" Obi Wan shrugged and flushed.

"It's not a problem really." He said nonchalantly as Qui Gon walked with him to a sink.

"Obi Wan, how many times have I gone over this with you? I don't care what's happening, if you're injured, you need to let me know." He scolded. Obi Wan hung his head.

"I'm sorry Master. I know." He sighed as Qui Gon ran ice water over the burn. He sucked a quick breath in and clenched his teeth together.

"That should help for now." He said, giving his apprentice a small smile.

"Thank you Master." Obi Wan smiled sheepishly.

"You're welcome Obi Wan." He gave the young man a warm smile. Suddenly, the ship was rocked as they were hit. Qui Gon turned and walked out of the room, heading for the cockpit. Obi Wan left the small room and ran into Jar Jar. He grabbed the Gungan by the arm and led him to a small room.

"Now stay here… and keep out of trouble." He said, leaving to join Qui Gon in the cockpit.

"The shield generator's been hit!" The pilot exclaimed as he entered. He stood next to Qui Gon, concerned.

"If we don't get these shields up we'll be sitting ducks." Panaka said.

Astro Droids appeared on the surface of the ship, trying to repair the shields. Two were destroyed in moments.

"We're losing droids, fast." Obi Wan said. Another droid was destroyed, leaving one left.

"The shield's are gone." The pilot said prematurely. Obi Wan looked at Qui Gon, worried.

"The shield's back!" He heard the captain exclaim. He turned back to the screen and "That little droid did it! Bypassed the main power drive. Deflector shields up at maximum."

"There's not enough power to get us to Coruscant. The hyper drive is leaking. " The pilot said. Obi Wan went over to one of the computers, searching for a possible place for them to stop.

"We'll have to land somewhere to repair and refuel the ship." He heard Qui Gon say as he examined the nearby planets.

"Here Master…Tatooine. It's small, out of the way…and, the Trade Federation has no presence there." Panaka looked at him skeptically.

"How can you be sure?"

"It's controlled by the Hutts." Qui Gon read.

"You can't take the Royal Highness there," He exclaimed loudly. "The Hutts are gangsters! If they find her-"

"It will be no different then if the Federation was to find us. Except, the Hutts aren't looking for us, which gives us the advantage." Panaka looked away, frustrated. He knew that he couldn't argue. Obi Wan turned his attention back to the screen.


Qui Gon and Obi Wan sat in the main room, deep in conversation. They were heading for the planet now, thanks to Qui Gon, but Captain Panaka was not happy about it.

"Master, what if the captain is right? What if we are discovered?" Obi Wan asked. Qui Gon looked at him, a small smile flitting across his face.

"I don't think we have to worry about that too much. I think we have to worry more about finding the parts we need."

"What if we can't find the parts here?"

"Then we'll have to go to another settlement."

"Master…"

"Obi Wan?" The two looked at each other in silence.

"I feel it as well Obi Wan. You were right: something is about to happen."

"What do you think it is Master?"

"I'm not sure… but I don't think we can change it. Whatever it is, the Force caused it to happen, but we cannot change it."

"Yes Master. You're right." Obi Wan sighed. Qui Gon smiled and put his arm around his Padawan's shoulders. Obi Wan looked up at his Master and smiled. Qui Gon gave Obi Wan a sideways hug. A pang of sadness went through his heart as he remembered that Obi Wan would be taking the Trials soon. Obi Wan felt the sadness and gave him a warm smile. As much as it hurt him to agree with Qui Gon, he knew that he would be leaving soon, to become a JedI Knight himself.


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