Sorry for the long wait everybody but here's another update of Jedi king!
Chapter 4- Surprise!...
Obi-wan pulled the ship out of hyperspace over the planet of Isa. The commlink beeped a couple of minutes after they arrived. It was Master Yoda and Windu and some senator Obi-wan never met.
"Arrived, have you?" Yoda asked.
"Yes, Master Yoda," Obi-wan said.
"Master Kenobi, young Monroe," Mace said. "May I introduce Senator Leon of Isa."
"Pleasure to meet you, Senator," Obi-wan said.
"As it is you, Master Kenobi," Leon said. "I have made contact with Queen Jamillia and Queen Organa. They have been notified of the matter and are well aware of your arrival. Now, Master Windu has informed me that you know and are friends with the Duchess of Mandalore. I tried to inform her as well but she didn't answer her comm." He paused. "Also the King is well informed as well. So you're good to go."
"Thank you, Senator," Obi-wan said.
Leon bowed and his image disappeared.
"Alright, Obi-wan. Now be careful on this mission. Also there are three cruisers awaiting your signal when Grievous arrives," Mace said. "May the force be with you."
They bowed and their images disappeared.
Obi-wan sighed and lay back in his chair. He looked at Sasha.
"Well, take us down Sasha," he said.
Sasha smiled and piloted them to the surface.
The planet was beautiful. It had lush oceans and tall mountains and gorgeous valleys. But the main city was spectacular compared to the smaller towns and cities. It was a huge city with a set of suburbs for families and towns people. The space station sat on the edge of the city and looked pretty busy. And the palace sat on top of a hill with a forest that stretched out for miles behind it.
Sasha pulled the ship into the north entrance of the spaceport. Other ships and fighters did the same, while exiting ships exited out the south entrance. There were ports on the east and west side for freighters, cruisers, and any other huge vesicle.
A floating holoboard with a red hand hung in front of every used platform. The ones with the green hands or arrows were the vacant spaces. Sasha pulled the ship into the first green she got and landed the ship. She started to shut down the engines and turn off all systems. She lowered the ramp and followed her master out and down the ramp. Obi-wan stood at the foot of it holding her backpack.
"Thanks," she said grabbing it.
Obi-wan nodded and they entered the lift that took them to the floor of the hanger 4 stories below. When the door to the lift opened, a fighter sat in the spot in front of them. They walked around it and found themselves on a walkway that a laser rope that separated them from the incoming ships. Obi-wan and Sasha followed the crowd of people out the a set of stairs that lead to the pick up/drop off area below.
People were talking and waiting for their rides to come. Men or women stood by their vehicles with signs, which had they person they came to get's name on it. There was, however, one lady that caught Obi-wan's eye. She was pregnant and had a child in the back seat off her speeder. She held a sign for someone who already making his way through the crowd of people. When he reached her, Obi-wan got a better look at the guy. He wore a military uniform and carried a duffle bag. He dropped his back in the back seat of the speeder next to the kid and then gave his wife a kiss.
Obi-wan smiled at how it was such a beautiful moment. He wished he and Satine had a moment like that. He turned away and headed to the Maxi Taxi pick up, after realizing neither his name nor Sasha's nor anything that says Jedi was on any of the signs. Most of the Taxi's had lines of people waiting but one. An old man with a scar across his eyebrow that lead down to the corner of his mouth. He had a toothpick in his mouth and what looked like an angry glare on his face. He was leaning against his cab watching the crowd. They approached him.
"Excuse me, sir," Obi-wan said. "May we get a ride?"
The man backed off the car.
"Sure," he said. "I was off duty but I'm willing to give two Jedi a lift."
He walked around the vehicle and climbed in. They opened the back door and climbed into the back.
"Where to Master Jedi?"
"The palace, please," obi-wan said.
"No problem," he said.
He started up the cab and drove off through the city.
"So it's your first time in Isa?" he asked.
"Yes it is."
"Well what do you think of her so far?"
"She's very beautiful."
"Yeah she is," he paused and looked through the rearview mirror at Sasha. "Don't worry kid. I'm not dangerous even though I look it."
"Pardon my asking, but what happened?" Sasha asked politely.
"I got into an accident 5 years ago; cut up my face real good. Ever since then not many people have wanted a ride from me. But my looks aren't the only reason; it's the condition of old Tina here."
"Tina?" Obi-wan asked.
"Yep, that's the taxi's name. She's been with me since I started in this business twenty years ago. That's why she's falling apart. She's old like me."
Both Jedi were silent after that.
After about five minutes of silence, Obi-wan spoke up again.
"Everyone seems to be so friendly here," he said.
"We are. The king is fair but strict when it comes to the laws. He loved by everyone because he is so kind when it comes to the well being of the people," the cab driver said.
He pulled the taxi up at the gate of the palace. Obi-wan and Sasha climbed out. Obi-wan pulled out some credits and bent down to peer through the window. The driver lowered the window. Obi-wan reached in and handed him the credits.
"Here, for your service," he said.
"Oh no, it's on me, Master Jedi," the driver said.
"Take it as a tip, not for the ride but for your curtsy.
The man took the credits and gave the Jedi a grateful smile.
"Thank sir, I'm most thankful."
Obi-wan smiled and straightened up. The taxi left. They turned to the gates of the palace. They were giant and golden. On the other side the royals gathered and entered the palace. The Jedi approached the gate and a guard on the other side stopped them.
"Halt, who goes there?" the guard asked.
"I am Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi and this is my padawan Sasha Monroe," Obi-wan said. "We are to see the King."
"Master Jedi, his highness has been expecting you," the guard said. He moved out of the way and opened the gate.
They walked through to the other side then the gate closed.
"Master Kenobi!" he heard a woman's voice call.
They both looked to see two very familiar faces coming toward them. Obi-wan smiled.
"Queen Breha, Queen Jamillia, it's a pleasure to see you both again," Obi-wan said once they reached them.
"Well technically we only met via hologram thanks to Bail," Breha corrected.
"My apologies," Obi-wan said then bowed. "Before I forget, may I introduce my padawan Sasha Monroe. Sasha; Queen Breha and Jamillia."
"It's very nice to meet you," Sasha said as she bowed.
"Bail was right, you are polite," Breha said.
"When did you speak to him?" Obi-wan asked.
"This morning when I arrived to Isa."
"Oh."
"I understood Duchess Satine Kryze is supposed to be here," Jamillia said. "Have you seen her yet?"
"No. Is she here?" Obi-wan asked.
"No, she's not here yet," Breha said.
"Well she's here now," Sasha said.
Obi-wan looked over his shoulder to see Satine walking in the gates. He immediately turned back to the Queens and started to fix his hair.
"Sasha?" he heard Satine say. "What are you doing here?"
"Ask him," he heard his padawan say.
"Obi-wan?"
Obi-wan turned to see her standing beside Sasha. She had anger in her eyes.
"Oh, hello Duchess," Obi-wan said pretending to be completely surprised.
"What are you doing here?" she asked.
"Oh well… we are on… ah mission," he said nervously.
She cocked an eyebrow. "Really?"
"Really," Sasha said.
"And you two knew about this?" Jamillia and Breha nodded nervously. "Then why wasn't I told?"
"We tried to get in contact with you but had some problems. So…" Obi-wan said. "SURPRISE! ... no." he said it happily but it slowly became awkward.
Satine looked at him like it was not a joke. Obi-wan's smile slowly vanished as he realized this was no laughing manner. Finally, once his smile was gone, he cleared his throat and straightened.
"You think this is funny," Satine said letting her anger show.
"No I don't, it's just that," he sighed. "I became nervous when I discovered you were unaware of our arrival and I know that you would blow up about it," he said.
"We'll give you two moment alone," Sasha said then her and the Queens walked away leaving Obi-wan and Satine alone.
"You should be more than just nervous Obi-wan Kenobi," she said clearly pissed now. "Why couldn't you just try and get a hold of me yourself?"
"I wanted to! But Master Windu said that Senator Leon of Isa would do that!"
Satine looked at him red faced.
"Alright then why are you here?" she asked softer. "And don't say you're here for me." (Even she would think it's sweet if he did)
Obi-wan sighed again.
"I can't tell you here out in the open, I'll tell you later," he said softer. "I'm sorry Satine."
She didn't answer him. She just walked over to Jamillia and Breha, said something then they headed for the door.
Sasha walked back over to her master.
"Is everything alright?" she asked.
"No, not really," was all he said. He then followed them in. Sasha on his heels.
Wow, harsh. So was this worth the wait? I think it was. ;)
