Herald of the Force
Author Notes: The story is not over. Merely the Prologue of the real story is. Now I will dig deeper into the war and what will destroy the galaxy or save it.
This chapter as been beta by LimerickChaos
Chapter 10: Conspiracy
Seven Years Later – 975 of the Ruusan Reformation
It has been seven years since the Battle of Naboo. Queen Padmé Amidala ruled for a full two terms as Queen and the people believed she was so good, they wanted her to remain as Queen. Padmé however declined the right to stay as Queen saying others deserved the chance to rule even when the people wish for the Naboo's constitution to be changed. She however only won her people's heart by declining, saying she swore to stand by the laws that govern them.
That all changed when the new Queen, Jamilla asked Padmé to serve the people of Naboo as Senator of the Galactic Republic two years ago. However, three years later former Senator Palpatine won the Chancellor Election and became Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic.
If distrust between the two was thought of before, the Senate was shock at Padmé's ruthless attacks on Chancellor Palpatine. She was doing everything legal to boycott him out of office. It was hard for Palpatine and his supporters because she gained a very powerful ally in teh form of Senator Garm Bel Iblis of Corellia.
Like Padmé he too didn't trust Palpatine and felt he was up to something.
That however, wasn't enough to get him out of office.
Padmé formed alliances with Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan and Senator Mon Mothma of Chandrila who also shared Padmé idea of protecting the peace.
That however, didn't seem likely as a new crisis began to arise.
The Seperatists.
Planets that once aligned themselves to the Republic were now leaving. Uniting under former Jedi Master Count Dooku. Dooku had made many rallying speeches and many star systems were now flocking under his banner.
This created many problems in the Senate as they were unsure how to deal with this problem. Palpatine of course was telling the Senator he wished he could send ambassadors to Dooku to talk to him about preventing war. In the meantime, he suggested creating a Military for the Republic just in case things went south.
Senator Amidala once again protested to his ideas saying this action would only lead to war.
Senator Amidala along with her allies, Senator Bail Organa, Senator Mon Mothma and Senator Garm Bel Iblis formed the Loyalist Committee. While Palpatine and his followers formed the Unity Committee.
Now Senator Padmé Amidala was coming back to the capital to stop the military creation act.
Before she left, a strange message appeared, warning her someone had been hired to take her life before she could speak before the Senate.
Supreme Chancellor Office - Coruscant
"I don't know how much longer I can hold off the votes my friends. More and more star systems are joining the separatist's…" Palpatine said as he sat in a meeting with the Jedi Council.
"You do realize that if the Seperatist's form their own government…" Mace Windu began.
"I will not let this Republic, which has stood for more than a thousand generations, be split in two. My negotiations… will not fail." Palpatine declared.
"If they do, you must realize there aren't enough Jedi to protect the Republic. We are keepers of the peace, not soldiers." Mace Windu said.
"Master Yoda, do you really believe it will come to war?" Palpatine asks in a grave tone of voice.
"Hard to see, the future. Always in motion, the future is. However, plots are being made behind which our eyes cannot see. Impossible to see, what lies ahead." Yoda said in a small tone of voice.
"You're excellency, the loyalist communitee has arrived and wish to speak to you," Vice Chairman Mas Amedda said.
"Yes, they have been hounding me for days, I shall speak to them." Palpatine said.
"I'm sorry my friends but can we continue this another time?"
The small loyalist committee walks in with Padmé in front.
"Senator Amidala, your tragedy on the landing platform, terrible. Seeing you alive and well brings warm feelings to my heart. "
"Do you have any idea who is behind the attack?" Padmé asks.
"There is some evidence that point to spice miners on the moons of Naboo."
"I believe Count Dooku is somehow involved."
"He is a political idealist, not a murder." Ki-Adi Mundi said in a rude tone of voice.
"You do realize my lady that Count Dooku was once a Jedi. Murder is not in his nature."
"The times have changed. Is he really the same man you once knew seven years ago?" Padmé challenged.
"Whoever the person is, what remains for certain, in grave danger, you are Senator." Yoda said, hoping to drop any potential fights.
"Master's Jedi, may I suggest the Senator's be placed under the protection of your graces?" Chancellor Palpatine said speaking for the first time since the group came in.
"Is that really a wise suggestion under these stressful times?" Bail Organa said.
"Chancellor I do not believe…"
"The situation is not that serious? But I fear it may be even more serious than what has been revealed. I realize if I just give you more security would be disruptive for you. However, might I suggest an old friend like Master Kenobi?"
"That's possible, he's just returned from a border dispute on Ansion." Mace Windu said.
"If Harry was here he would be all the protection I would need." Padmé said in an aggressive tone.
"I will have Obi-Wan report to you immediately milady." Mace Windu said.
"If Obi-Wan is coming, can I have two Jedi Masters, I would feel, much safer with two."
"I can go as well." Shaak Ti said.
"Very well."
"Thank you Master Windu, Master Yoda."
"Did you read the mission description Anakin?" Obi-Wan said as Anakin was standing in the elevator looking bored.
"Not really master, just that we're protecting a Senator with Master Shaak Ti." Anakin said.
"Well, don't let me ruin the surprise." Obi-Wan said as he walks through the door the moment the elevator stops.
Anakin look baffled before walking in.
"Ani, welcome."
"Jar Jar?"
"Obi, Obi… mesa so smilen to seein yousa!"
"Good to see you again Jar Jar!" Obi-Wan said.
"Senator Padmé, Master Kenobi has come." Jar Jar said. Padmé was looking out the window with her chief security officer.
"Thank you for coming."
"Do you have any idea who warned you Senator?" Anakin asks.
"None, the person didn't leave behind their name or anything. Why do you ask?" Padmé asks.
"It could be the person who warned you, may also be involved." Anakin said.
"I doubt that." Padmé said.
"My young padawan may have spoken out of place, but he is on the right track. The person who warned you may have information regarding the attempt on your life."
"That may be, but I believe he is still protecting me."
"Who?"
"Harry. The warning came to me on my personal holocommunicator. Even banished he still protects me." Padmé said in a somewhat proud voice that her old flame still was out there protecting her.
Shaak Ti and Obi-Wan both looked at Anakin who was shaking with uncontrollable rage. It was well known that Anakin felt a strong hatred towards Harry whom he believed stole his Padmé from him.
"Captain Typho and his security men are brave, however I'm not sure they can face what is coming."
"What you mean Senator?" Obi-Wan asks in a puzzled tone.
"As I believe Harry is the one who warned me, the same person gave me another warning. Bounty Hunters, several of them are all here on the planet. He believes they are here to kill me." Padmé said giving Obi-Wan a datapad.
"Aurra Sing, Cad Bane, Bossk, Shahan Alama!" These are big time bounty hunters and they are not cheap." Shaak Ti said in surprise.
"Why am I being targeted again?" Padmé asks. No one had any answers for her.
"Who is the handler?" Shaak Ti asks.
"We don't know. We didn't even know about the attack until we got the warning."
"We'll report to the Jedi Council, in the meantime we'll scan the area to prevent any more attempts on your life Senator."
"Then I shall retire for the evening.
Two Days Later
"Our only clue to the handler was killed by an unknown party. One who was able to slip away from you Master Kenobi?" Mace Windu said in surprise.
"The person was wearing strange armor, one I have never seen before. The only clue we have left is this dart."
"Where did it come from?" Ki-Adi Mundi asks.
"Rishi. My contact told me the darts markings are that of Rishi."
"Then go to Rishi, you must."
"Anakin, you will escort Senator Amidala back home. Don't use her private ship. Travel as refugees." Mace Windu said.
"There is more, there is no proof of this but I believe the person who contacted and warned Senator Amidala was Harry Potter." Anakin said.
The Jedi Council all looked at each other stunned.
"You're sure?" Mace Windu said.
"Senator Amidala believes so."
"If Harry Potter warned the Senator, information he will have. Shaak Ti, find him you must."
"He has been banished from the Republic Master. Finding him will be very difficult as he can avoid our senses." Shaak Ti said.
"Not to mention we have no idea what he has been up to these past seven years."
"I have a contact that may be able to help. I shall see him and see where it leads."
"May the Force be with you."
"Obi-Wan Kenobi!"
"Hello Dex."
"Have a seat I'll be right with you." Dex said as he walks out of the kitchen to great his old friend.
"What can I do for you Obi-Wan?"
"I want to know what this spearhead is."
"Oh, what a rare sight that is. I haven't seen this is years Obi-Wan. Only in passing. This here.. is a Massassi Saberdart."
"Massassi? I thought they were extinct."
"Oh no, they are still around. Few in numbers but they are out there. I should think that you as a Jedi would have more respect between the difference of knowledge and wisdom."
"Well if droids could think none of us would be here." Obi-Wan said as he picks up the saberdart. "Do you know where are the Massassi?"
"Oh no, they've disappeared from the known galaxy. But I do know this, they are not fond of Jedi. If you want answers, you will have to go to Yavin Four."
"Yavin Four is a forbidden world for Jedi. No Jedi has been there in a thousand years." Obi-Wan said.
"Must be a bad place if Jedi's are scared to go there."
"I've only heard stories of Yavin Four Dex." Obi-Wan said as he looks down upon the spearhead.
Author Notes: Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. Sorry to say this but Jango Fett is not the mysterious bounty hunter. In the next chapter, Obi-Wan will discover something that will shake the Republic to it's core.