True to his word, the Jedi Master returns soon with a young boy. Much to everyone's dismay, they're not alone. The boy races onto the ship as Padmé, Captain Panaka, and I are talking in the main hallway.
The blond boy is disheveled and clearly out of breath. "Qui-Gon's in trouble. He says to take off, now!" he exclaims.
As Captain Panaka gives him a questioning look, Padmé looks shocked. I immediately knew this was the boy who helped them. I ran to the cockpit, followed by the others.
"Qui-Gon's in trouble," I announce the moment I see Obi-Wan.
He moves over to the pilot, gazing out the window. "Over there," he points. "Fly low." The pilot starts up the ship. I see a small cloud of smoke barely cloaking Qui-Gon and a dark figure. The green and red lightsabers clashing visibly through the haze.
Ric Olie flies low, the ramp still down so Qui-Gon can jump on. Not long after, the stars streak past as we enter hyperspace. I leave the cockpit and go to find Rabé.
Hours later the ship lands on a platform on Coruscant. The Jedi are the first to descend the ramp, followed by the kid, Anakin and Jar Jar. They bow before Chancellor Valorum and Senator Palpatine. Captain Panaka was followed by Sabé, whom was followed by us handmaidens dressed in sunset orange outfits.
Palpatine bows before the Queen. "It is a great gift to see you alive, Your Majesty. With the communications breakdown, we've been very concerned. I'm anxious to hear your report on the situation. May I present, Supreme Chancellor Valorum," he introduces.
Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Jar Jar, and Anakin stood off to the side. I made eye contact with the Padawan, and I sent him a small smile. The corners of his mouth subtly twitched up.
"Welcome, Your Highness," Valorum greets. "It is an honor to finally meet you in person."
"Thank you, Supreme Chancellor," Sabé replies. We all follow as the Chancellor and the queen begin to walk.
"I must relay to you how distressed everyone is over the current situation. I've called for a special session of the Senate to hear your position."
"I'm grateful for your concern, Chancellor."
The senator then began to lead us away. "There is a question of procedure, but I feel confident we can overcome it," he explaines. We climb onto a taxi and head to where we'll be staying.