Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars; it belongs to the creative genius of George Lucas. However, anything that you do not recognize does belong to me.

Author's Note: I apologize the tardiness of this chapter; university was very demanding. And I apologize for my atrocious Irish Gaelic (my dictionary isn't very good).

Chapter Three: And It All Came Crashing Down . . .

Bant emerged from Obi-Wan's hospital room and stopped before the gathering; Anakin looked at the Healer, expectedly. "Obi-Wan and the baby are fine" Bant said, "he's resting now". Bant could just hear the collective sigh of relief; "now, can someone explain to me what got Obi-Wan so worked up?"

"That's what we like to know" Anakin said, softly. "What ever Obi-Wan saw it shook him up pretty badly". Anakin ran a hand through his silky blonde tresses; "prehaps the Chancellor was right. Obi-Wan's duties may be to much for him; but I am not very good with things of political nature".

"I have a feeling that this position is much more then to help Obi-Wan" Mace replied. Everyone heard a hmm and looked at the diminutive master, who was tapping his walking cane against his chair. "Master Yoda?"

"Shifted something has, very strange" Yoda said, "shifted the darkness has". The Jedi looked at one another, confused. What had caused the Darkness not to diminish but shift?

"Anyway, Anakin if you like you can go and sit with Obi-Wan" Bant said, smiling. Anakin nodded and headed into the hospital room; Aleyn was trotting behind. The Master and Padawan pair entered the hospital room; Obi-Wan was resting peacefully on his side. An arm was curled up around his bulging stomach; Anakin walked over to Obi-Wan and sat down, grasping his Lifemate's hand. Aleyn sat in the other chair and gathered his legs up so that he could sit crossed legged.

Obi-Wan's beautiful eyes opened, sleepily, but when he saw Anakin and Aleyn, he went right back to sleep. Though he did clutch a tad bit tighter to Anakin's hand; "Sleep, he is, hmm?" Yoda's voice came from the doorway. Anakin and Aleyn turned to see Yoda and Mace standing there.

"We've sent the others away" Mace said, gently. The two Senior Masters entered the room; Obi-Wan's eyes fluttered open and he looked at Mace and Yoda before snuggling down and going to sleep. Mace chuckled and shook his head; he remembered Obi-Wan doing the exact same thing when he was still Padawan. Drugs and Obi-Wan did not mix; suddenly, Obi-Wan's eyes snapped open and he lurched up, he looked wildly around.

Anakin was on his feet and calming the other Jedi down; "Ani?" Obi-Wan said, pitifully. The blonde haired Jedi looked at his Ginger haired partner; "I'm going to be sick". Aleyn dashed forward and grabbed the waste basket in the corner of the room and shoved it under Obi-Wan as the older Jedi threw up.

"Master Obi-Wan, should I fetch a Healer?" Aleyn asked.

"No, I'm fine" Obi-Wan replied, he eased back down; he looked at Yoda and Mace. "We have to move the Order".

"Saw something you did?" Yoda asked; he was sitting now in Aleyn's seat.

"A Massacre" Obi-Wan replied, "The Jedi Order wiped from existence". He looked at Yoda, who could see the pain in Obi-Wan's eyes; "no one survived . . . not even the younglings". Obi-Wan looked up at the ceiling, tears glistening unshed in his eyes; "I saw Anakin . . . he died in my arms". Obi-Wan gazed over at Yoda and then looked at his arms; he could see the blood on his arms and hands from where he clutched at Anakin. Anakin sensing his Lifemate's distress reached out and gathered the small Eireannach into his arms.

"It's alright, Love, I'm right here" Anakin cooed softly. Obi-Wan shivered; he clutched desperately to. Aleyn grasped Obi-Wan's hand and looked up at him, concerned; Obi-Wan ran his free hand through the silky spikes.

"Obi-Wan, why is it so important that we move the order?" Mace asked, gently; "the Order is safe here".

"But it's not" Obi-Wan insisted, "she said it wasn't".

"She?" everyone echoed.

"The Force, she asked me move the Order" Obi-Wan said, "She revealed to me that if the Order shall fall then the Universe would be lost in eternal darkness. She wishes for us to move the Order to the Temple on Phaedos". Yoda hmmed and closed his eyes; everyone watched as the diminutive master connect to the Force. Slowly, Yoda's eyes opened and he nodded.

"Move the Order, we shall" Yoda agreed, "Master Windu, evacuations proceedures must begin immediately". Mace nodded and left; he better then disagree with Master Yoda. Obi-Wan rested against Anakin, who rubbed his large stomach; he felt a tiny movement and felt a connection with his unborn child. Anakin smiled.

Evacuation of the Jedi Temple had begun secretly and quietly; every Jedi could sense the dangers that was looming over their head. The first to be removed was the Creches with the babies and younglings; Creche Masters and Healers followed with several pairs of Master and Padawan pairs to protect them. A strong Force call was sent out to the Knights about what was happening; they were also to abandon their posts if anything that they felt was a danger to them and flee to Phaedos.

The Tribes on Phaedos had been alerted to the danger that the Jedi faced and they welcomed the Jedi onto the planet and guided them to the Temple on the planet.

Obi-Wan watched as Anakin pack several important things, having them ready to go if at any moment he felt the tiniest threat to his Lifemate and children; Aleyn had already packed his most important belongings.

Qui-Gon was upset and distressed; he could sense everyone's worry and agitation. Qui-Gon had taken up the habit of following Anakin or Aleyn around the apartments or coming to Obi-Wan so that he could be shielded from the upsetting emotions. And that was what the toddler was doing right now; he was curled up against his father's side, letting Obi-Wan's Force shields protect him from the emotions.

"Sir?" came a quiet voice. The family turned to see the Honor Guard, Rafe, standing in the doorway; "Lady Amidala has arrived". Padme would be leaving with the family for Phaedos; Anakin was uneasy leaving the Nabian Senator behind. Obi-Wan noticed the slight redness on Rafe's cheeks; the youngest member of his Honor Guard was completely smitten with the Senator but refused to make any moves on the young woman because of the grief process she was going through.

"Right" Anakin said, "tell her we'll be right out". Rafe nodded and gave the two a curt bow and left; Obi-Wan looked out of their bedroom when and gave a sigh. "That's a big sigh; something wrong, Obi?"

"I'm just going to miss Coruscant" Obi-Wan replied, "it's been my home for so long. I was born here, you know". Anakin looked at his Lifemate, a little surprised; he thought Obi-Wan had been born on Phaedos like every other Eireannach Jedi. "At the time of my birth, a deadly plague swept across Phaedos preventing me to born there. But, my Athair, Oistin, managed to get the Jedi Council to sanction that the Temple Infirmary was Phaedos land. That was before he left to go and help the Tribes on Phaedos; he never returned. My Daid, Zephryus, died in childbirth; he gave up his life to save mine". Obi-Wan looked at Anakin; the blonde-haired Jedi looked very understanding.

"This danger can not last forever" Anakin said, "we may return one day to Coruscant. And Qui-Gon and Luke will see the sights that you and I grew up to". Obi-Wan gave small smile and a nod; he rubbed his stomach and ran his fingers through Qui-Gon's silky ginger-blonde hair. The toddler smiled up at his father, liking the emotion he felt from his parent; Qui-Gon snuggled closer to his father. "Let's go and greet Padme" Anakin said; Obi-Wan was helped up off the bed while Qui-Gon was hoisted into Anakin's arms. The little family moved out to the living room where Padme sat waiting with Rafe hovering nearby.

The Nabian Senator looked at the couple as they entered. She gave them a watery smile; Anakin bent down and hugged Padme. Qui-Gon followed his father's example and hugged the woman he had known to be an aunt; Aleyn suddenly appeared from Obi-Wan's personal study. "Forgive my intrusion, Masters" Aleyn said, "but there's been an convening of the Senate. Master Obi-Wan and Senator Naberrie-Organa have been summoned immediately". Obi-Wan sighed and plucked up Qui-Gon and handed him over to Anakin.

"Well, we better get over there" Padme said, annoyed.

"Why in the Force did Chancellor Palpatine convene the Senate?" Obi-Wan said, he pulled on a robe and headed to the door with five of his regular honor guard. "Be back in a couple of hours, Ani". Anakin nodded and sighed; Obi-Wan waved goodbye and he and Padme plus the guards headed into the turbolift. "Threepio!"

"Coming Master Obi-Wan" the droid said, heading over with Arfour trailing behind, beeping. "Oh, be quiet you overgrown tin can!" Obi-Wan rolled his eyes; though Arfour and Artoo served as counterparts to the protocol droid, Threepio never seemed to get along with them. Well, he did get along occasionally with Artoo; Arfour, however, was entirely different. Threepio and Arfour loathed each other, if droids could feel.

"I feel a headache coming on" Obi-Wan muttered as the doors closed.

Obi-Wan gazed at the Chancellor in disbelief. He wanted more emergency Powers! Weren't the ones that he had enough? Did he want the war to continue? Obi-Wan rubbed his swollen stomach and looked Padme and saw the look on her face; apparently, the Nabian Senator was thinking the same thing she was. Obi-Wan stood; "Your Excellency!" Obi-Wan said.

"The Senate recognizes the Senator of Phaedos" Palpatine said, attracting everyone's attention. The pod of Phaedos flew out and everyone's attention focused upon Obi-Wan, who's voice and opinion carried a lot of weight in the Senate because of his position as Jedi Master and Jedi Representive in the Senate.

"Your Excellency, how can we be sure that these extra emergency powers would end the war?" Obi-Wan inquired, "how do you know that this granting will not push more star systems and planets to join the Separatists? Forgive me, Chancellor, if I sound rude but I cannot in good conscience vote aye in this matter. We have no way in knowing how this will effect the war, for good or for bad". Obi-Wan noticed that more the half of the remaining senators and delegates were agreeing; "Phaedos votes Nay in giving the emergency powers to Chancellor Palpatine".

"Naboo agrees with Phaedos" Padme said.

"As does Alderaan" Bail announced.

"Chandril is behind Phaedos" said Senator Mon Mothma. Soon more systems began to rally behind Obi-Wan and his decision. Soon, more then a third of the senate were against voting more emergency powers to the Chancellor. Obi-Wan looked at the Chancellor and saw a dark look pass over his face quickly; Obi-Wan blinked and suddenly felt uneasy. He sat down and rubbed his swollen stomach, trying to settle the child that grew within in him; something was seriously wrong with the Chancellor. Obi-Wan watched as his Pod reattached and he met with Padme in the Hall.

"Obi, honey, what's wrong?" she asked, concerned. "You're white and shaking".

"I'm fine" Obi-Wan tried to reassure Padme.

"It's not the baby, is it?" Padme asked, her hand coming to rest on Obi-Wan's back. She guided the Jedi over to a bench and they sat down.

"No, it's just something" Obi-Wan replied, "let's go back to the apartment". Padme nodded and they stood. Obi-Wan's honor guard surrounded them and the headed back to the apartment.

Anakin walked the halls of the Temple with Mace; Yoda had been sent to the Forest world of Kashyyyk to aid the Wookiees. Artoo trailed behind, beeping and whistling ocassionally; "how many Jedi are left in the service and in the temple?" Anakin inquired.

"Only the Council and Healer Eerin remains in the temple" Mace answered, "and only a hundred Knights and solo Masters remain in the field. They will head to Phaedos when the signal is sent". Mace folded his hands into his sleaves and looked thoughtful.

"It's too quiet" Anakin commented.

"Quiet?" Mace echoed.

"If the Sith is behind this war as so many have suggested" Anakin said, "shouldn't he have tried something by now?" Mace nodded, completely agreeing with Anakin's line of thought. "Though, I don't mean to sound omnious, Master, but I can't shake this heavy presence on my mind".

"I feel it also" Mace said, "Anakin, I would feel better if Obi-Wan and your Son were already sent to Phaedos. Somehow, I believe that Obi-Wan is connected to the center of this".

"Very well, I'll -----" Anakin started when the portable comm unit at his belt twinkled. Anakin unclicked it and pressed a button; "Skywalker".

"Oh, Master Anakin, it's terrible! Terrible!"

"Threepio, what's wrong?" Anakin demanded, having a sinking feeling in his stomach.

"They've taken Master Obi-Wan, Master Qui-Gon, Master Aleyn and Mistress Padme!" the droid wailed. "Half of the Guards are dead! Oh, Master Anakin, what am I to do?"

Anakin felt his stomach drop. Frantic whistling could be heard behind Threepio; it seems they left Arfour behind. "Threepio, stay there! Master Windu and I as well as Healer Eerin will there momentarily".

"Yes Master".

Anakin looked at Mace, who had just finished conversing with Bant on his own comm unit. Mace nodded to Anakin and the two set off with Artoo trailing behind.

Anakin bursted into the apartment; several of the uninjured guard were treating the injured guard. Rafe saw Anakin and immediately approached; "Sir, thank the Force" Rafe said, relieved. Bant hurried off to help the injured.

"What happened?" Mace inquired.

"We had just returned from the emergency meeting when out of no where a group of Clones lead by this Cyborg . . . Grievous, I think is what Prince Obi-Wan called him . . . and this figure in black appeared" Rafe explained. "We tried to hold them off but we were no match. Half the guards were killed, instantly while the others were injured and still others were uninjured but suffered backlashes from the Force. They took Prince Obi-Wan and Prince Qui-Gon along with Lady Amidala and Apprentice Tors". Rafe rubbed at his ribs.

"Are you injured?" Anakin inquired.

"Bruised ribs and pride, sir" Rafe replied, "nothing serious".

"Do you know who the figure in black was?" Mace asked.

"Grievous called him Lord Vader" Rafe answered, "my only guess is that he is a Sith. He reeked of the Dark Side; I remember hearing him say something about Lord Sidious and about the Unborn Prince".

Anakin felt his stomach drop further. They wanted his unborn baby? Suddenly the doors opened and a squadron of Clones appeared; Rafe went to his weapon but Anakin stayed his hand. "Commander Cody, what a pleasant surprise" Anakin said.

"Sir, I have news on General Kenobi-Skywalker" Cody said, pulling off his helmet.

"News?" Anakin said.

"Yes and it has to do with Chancellor Palpatine" Cody said, "the Sith Lord you were looking for" Mace looked at Cody then at Anakin; "we were created by Kamioans by order of Darth Sidious, or Palpatine, nearly ten years ago. This Civil War has long been in the making".

"Cody's right, sir" said Lieutenant Kasey, "we were constructed to actually destroy the Jedi Order under Code 66 but we couldn't do that".

"It's good thing Obi-Wan warned us" Anakin muttered, "what plans does Palpatine have for my Life Mate and son?"

"He plans to corrupt them to the dark side" Cody answered, "your unborn son will be Palpatine's dark heir. We couldn't let that happen; Sir, Rogue Squadron at your orders, Sir!"

"Do any of you know where they've taken Obi-Wan, my children and Padme?" Anakin asked.

"I over heard that it was Mustafar" said Private Liam.

"Then it's to Mustafar we will go" Anakin said, "after we have a chat with Chancellor Palpatine".

TBC

Daidi – Daddy

Daid – Dad

Athair – Father

Olc -- Bad