Chapter 10

THIS CHAPTER HAS BEEN REVISED.

All usual disclaimers apply/

The chase was on. Grievous jumped down into the pit, sliding on a large slanted platform. Obi-wan pursued, his mount scrambling frantically to regain her footing after the long fall onto the platform. Struggling to stay on, Obi-wan dropped his lightsaber.

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Commander Cody was in the midst of firing when General Kenobi's lightsaber fell onto the ground in front of him. Knowing the Jedi would need it, he picked it up and stowed it in his pack.

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Having regained control of his mount, Obi-wan continued to chase the General across the labyrinth of platforms. The Jedi hit the large wheel of Grievous's transportation with an electrojabber when he pulled up alongside the Separatist leader, creating a shower of sparks. Obi-wan thrust the electrojabber, only to have General Grievous catch it in one of his remaining hands. Obi-wan and Grievous briefly struggled for the weapon, which resulted in the General pulling Obi-wan onto the side of the vehicle. Desperately trying to throw the Jedi Master off, the vehicle plunged into the pit, tossing both passengers onto the ground.

Obi-wan, having recovered the electrojabber, activated it and deflected the blaster bolt Grievous sent at him. Obi-wan then proceeded to strike the General thrice with the weapon, who let out a growl as he collapsed to the ground. Obi-wan thrust the electrojabber into Grievous's chest, but was tossed to the ground as a metal foot collided with his chest, causing Obi-wan to lose his grip on the electrojabber.

Grievous stomped towards the young Jedi , throwing him into the side of a small ship. Grabbing Kenobi by the neck, Grievous pulled his arm back...

...and came in contact with solid metal. Obi-wan had managed to move his head out of the way just in time. Currently lying under the General, Obi-wan managed to pull the armor away from Grievous's chest, but was backhanded across the face, flinging him across the floor. The Jedi attempted to rise, but was kicked back to the ground. Grievous brought his foot down on the place Kenobi's head was a moment before, attempting to crush his skull. After doing this twice more, Obi-wan attempted to swipe the General's feet from under him, but screamed in pain as his leg came in contact with metal.

Grievous then proceeded to grab the Jedi by the neck and hurl him over the edge of the platform. Obi-wan barely managed to grasp the edge with his fingers and hang on for dear life. Grievous raised the electrojabber above his head, ready to deal the blow that would send Obi-wan to his death-just as Obi-wan called the fallen blaster to his hand, and fired.

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"Master Windu. I must talk to you." Anakin called. Now was the moment. He had to tell Mace what he had learned.

"Skywalker. We have just received word that Obi-wan has destroyed General Grievous. We're on our way to make sure the Chancellor returns emergency power back to the Senate," he replied.

Anakin sighed deeply. "He won't give up his power. I have just learned a terrible truth." He sighed again. "I think Chancellor Palpatine is a Sith Lord."

At this, Mace turned to look at him, surprised. "A Sith Lord?" He questioned, stepping closer.

"Yes, the one we've been looking for," Anakin answered.

"How do you know this?" Master Windu asked.

"He know the ways of the Force. He's been trained to use the Dark Side."

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely." The Chancellor had told him himself.

"Then our worst fears have been realized," said Mace, overwhelmed by this revelation. "We must move quickly if the Jedi Order is to survive," he stated, as they both turned and and began to walk again.

"Master, the Chancellor is very powerful. You'll need my help if you're going to arrest him," the young Jedi urged.

"For your own good, stay out of this affair," the Jedi Master ordered. "I sense a great deal of confusion in you, young Skywalker. There is much fear that clouds your judgment."

"I must go, Master," Anakin insisted.

"No." Mace stopped, and turned to look at Anakin. "If what you have told me is true, you will have gained my trust. But for now, remain here," he said, giving him a meaningful look. "Wait in the Council chambers until we return." With that, Master Windu turned and boarded the transport.

"Yes, Master," Anakin replied, as he watched the transport lift off into the air.

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The General's insides erupted in flames as he clutched his chest. Obi-wan fired thrice more, producing even more flames. Grievous screamed as flames shot out of his eyes, but they were cut short when his head exploded, causing it to disconnect from his body. The remnants of his body collapsed to the ground, and Obi-wan lowered the blaster and hoisted himself over the edge of the platform.

He walked up to the cyborg's blazing body and tossed the blaster aside. Then, he rather disgustedly said,

"So uncivilized."