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Obi-Wan stopped and quickly cursed himself for his apparent lack of self-control. "I'm sorry Cody" he apologized, in response Cody looked curiously at the general but the expression was gone quickly. Replacing it was a smooth bank exterior.
"That's okay sir" he said evenly, even his voice betrayed nothing. A long silence stretched before them. It was broken not by someone but by something. A shuttle, big and sleek, it was obvious the leader was wealthy or influential. Obi-Wan recognized it as a Neubian T-95. He looked at Rex and Cody. The arrival of this type of ship could only mean one thing: politics.
"Men" Obi-Wan said quietly, his volume made it clear he was only talking to the two commanders present. The phrase also changed the clone's behaviour. IT turned them back into mindless droids- it unnerved Obi-Wan.
"Sir" They said in perfect unison stiffening up to the attention position.
"Prepare your men- we have visitors" he replied back. They nodded quickly and turned to the right before marching back to the makeshift camp which had sprung up while that had been trying to revive Anakin. Obi-Wan turned back to Anakin and crouched next to him. He landed heavily on the floor, his legs unable to support his weight any longer. His fall, although denting his pride did manage to wake Anakin up who groaned out loud.
"Master?" Anakin said uncertainly. Obi-Wan sighted in relief. This prompted the Jedi knight to look at him curiously. He searched his memory for a reason for his master to be worried he came to a halt at what he said to Cody not one hour ago. Could his master know? Surely not! Obi-Wan watched Anakin struggle to understand his emotions with some emotions.
"Politics" he answered. This confused the young man further, but did reassure him, at the same time. Maybe, just maybe Cody didn't accidently betray him, unless his master was saving a lecture for another date.
"Politics?" he asked back, not understanding, rubbing his head for the last time he stood up, using the brick wall behind him as an aid, not only to lever him up but to hold him steady. Obi-Wan opened his mouth to speak but as he did the slick Neubian craft landed. Anakin's face contorted into a wish of emotions that Obi-Wan couldn't see any of them- there was just too many to pick out any one. Then as quickly as they had all come they were gone, his face left blank. Not just the face but the eyes to- completely devoid of any emotion at all. Obi-Wan was shocked. Anakin's control over his emotions was unreal.
The hot flushes of anger were pure and uncontrollable, and it was in his nature to be stubborn and head strong. Suddenly Obi-Wan realised what he had thought- those two words 'stubborn and head strong' were the same two words Qui-Gon had used to describe him to the council. Maybe it was a curse for masters to always see the worst in their subjects. Obi-Wan also realised that he wasn't just controlling his emotions through body language but also his force signature was registering completely blank of emotions. Obi-Wan shook his head, and, putting his troublesome apprentice to the back of his mind he returned the subject at hand.
The craft was sleek and powerful- designed to give maximum speed and also comfort. The metallic exterior reflected the little light produced by the moons around the landing zone, lighting the place up better than flood lights would. The landing ramp came down and began to unfold itself spilling the harsh white light of the new type holo-laterns, forcing both Jedi to shield their eyes.
At the entrance appeared 3 figures, the harsh light darkened their features but, as they stepped out it was clear who they were. In the centre stood Palpatine, the chancellor of the Republic and on either side stood two women. Both were dressed in simple garb, and both carried blasters at their hips. The only difference was their features, one had long following dark hair which she had tied back into a pony tail and then platted, and she had a tanned complexion and brown eyes. She moved with the air of confidence that she could look after herself without the help of the security provided in the form of the chancellor's body guards. They were the only part of the Galactic army which weren't clones, and as a result both factions distasted each other. The other girl was the opposed with pointy features and fair skin. She looked, almost uncomfortable in the war zone and looked to the other girl for both support and leadership. The blaster at her hip rested unnaturally and when she took a closer look around she shrank towards the blue clad warriors which flanked the group.
The two Jedi, rather unsteadily, Obi-Wan limping and Anakin moving with his back slightly bent out of place moved forward meeting them at the midpoint between the brick walls and the ship.
"Senator Amidala, Duchess" Anakin said bowing before flashing a grin at the Senator.
"Chancellor" Obi-Wan greeted the most powerful man with another bow. The chancellor bowed back, but it was senator Amidala who greeted the Jedi.
"Master Jedi" She said formally, she noticed with narrow eyes the way Anakin's back was bent out of place and also noticed fresh scratches and bruises from the last time he had been on leave, or as the Jedi called it 'meditative retreat'. She also noticed the way her friend had realized while looking at Obi-Wan and made a mental note to ask her about it later. Silence stretched between the two parties before it was broken by the chancellor.
"Well I don't know if you have met the duchess of Mandalore, Satine Kyrze, she is head of the Council of Neurtral systems" As he finished he stepped back followed by the senator so that the Duchess stood forward. Obi-Wan and Satine looked at each other for a long time. Quite and contemplating. Beside him Anakin felt his Force signature change to become much more relaxed. Strange he thought and glanced at his wife Padmé who merely shrugged. It was at that point that Anakin decided to uncover the truth between the Jedi and politician. Some might have said this was stupid but Anakin Skywalker lived for a challenge.
"We are well acquainted" Obi Wan told an unsurprised Palpatine he glanced at Anakin. "Both of us are". He glared at the younger Knight until Anakin repeated his greeting.
"Duchess" he paused "I am glad to once again be at your service". The duchess didn't look at him when she replied.
"Thank you General Skywalker" she said her voice was laced with disdain it was not directed at Anakin but merely at the weapon which hung in full view on his hip. Anakin shrugged, thanks to Padmé he had learnt how to deal with other politicians and he employed Rule number 1: being kind to your enemies annoyed them.
"No...No the pleasure is all mine" he said, he smiled triumphantly as he saw annoyance and the surprise flit across the Duchess' face. Padmé merely glared at him and for the second time tension crushed onto the group and crackled in the air. Satine nodded once and then stepped back. Palpatine took over and as quickly as it had come the tension lifted.
"Master Jedi" he said looking at Obi-Wan who acknowledged him with a small incline. "We have an order to convince the Mandalorians to join our cause. Surprise flitted across Obi-Wan's face but was quickly reigned in. "We would like to inspect the troops" the chancellor finished. Obi-Wan nodded, the event was, a surprise, but it would take a lot to de-stable a man with patience to rival Master Yoda himself.
"With due respects" Obi-Wan started "We have just come out of a major battle" he stopped considering what he could say next- the situation was very fragile, but, Anakin as always was way ahead of him.
"What he means is" he said, coughing slightly as he inhaled some residue smoke left over from the explosion earlier. "That we would be happy to accompany you buy my master was seriously injured in battle today and would like to rest and recover, but I can show you around" he glanced out dramatically.
Dun dun daaaaa to be continued (don't forget to review please)