AN/ this takes place about 2, 5 years after Attack of the clones, (or half a year before Revenge of the Sith). And I have to say that I finally managed to write some drabbles.
The title of said drabbles is.: Slayer and a Jedi drabbles (there will be stuff that did not fit in the fic. And I'm open to suggestions…what you want to read?
Chapter 9: Seeds of rebellion
Hyperspace
Buffy was worried. After a skirmish with vulture and buzz droids, Mr. Gordo was badly injured.
They barley managed to get away from that nightmare, by jumping in to hyperspace. Knowing that if she would set up course on the capital of Republic, Mr. Gordo would die, Buffy set course to the nearest planet, that she knew didn't have any love for Separatists – Naboo.
Finally coming to her destination, Buffy opened the com link.
"This is Buffy Summers. My ship was damaged, and I would be immensely grateful for your help."
"Welcome. And we would be happy to help. Land your ship at shuttle bay 3-0-7."
Newly elected ruler of Naboo, Queen Apaliana was seated on her throne, her advisors seated around the table.
Suddenly the Captain of security came before them and bowed before the queen. "Your highness."
"Is there a problem Captain Panaka?" asked the calm voice.
"No your highness, I'm just here to inform you that we received the distress call from a Jedi and that she will stay until her ship is capable of flight."
"A Jedi?" asked the Queen." Inform our guest that she is welcome to join me at midday meal. What is her name?"
"Her name is Buffy Summers."
Buffy was walking the streets of Naboo, since she declined the transportation, opting to go on foot to the Theed palace.
She enjoyed the quiet and peaceful moment, so rare for her, that she almost forgot how that felt. Closing her eyes for a moment she failed to see the danger. Feeling something small and soft colliding with her, she opened her eyes to see a small 8-year old girl, with straight hair sitting on the ground and rubbing her head.
Crunching down, she tapped the girls' knee, making the girl look at her.
"I'm sorry. Are you OK?" Buffy asked the child gently. At the child's puzzled expression she sighed and amended her question. "Are you all right?"
The girl nodded. "You are a Jedi!" she exclaimed wide-eyed.
"And what gave that away?" Buffy asked the girl.
"Well you have a Jedi robe and a Padawan's braid and a light saber." The girl said with triumph.
"Ahh," mused Buffy with a small mischievous twinkle. "Bad fashion sense, dead give away for a Jedi."
"You talk funny."
"Can't help it. What's your name?"
"Royoo Naberrie."
Buffy frowned. "Naberrie... I heard that name somewhere. "
"My aunt is a Senator…"
"Padme" added Buffy. Royoo nodded exaltedly.
"You know Aunt Padme?"
Buffy nodded, but before any of them could say more two women came round the corner. One was the Senator of Naboo the other was a tall, dark-haired woman that bore some resemblance to Padme.
Standing up Buffy pulled the girl to her feet and faced the new arrivers.
"Mom, I found a Jedi!" said Royoo enthusiastically.
"Mind your manners." Royoo's mother admonished. "Hello, I'm Sola and this is my sister Padme."
"It's nice to meet you." Buffy nodded to Sola then offering a small smile. "Hello Padme, it is nice to see you again."
"Hello Buffy." Padme greeted.
Sola looked between them. "You two know each other? I was under impression that you only knew two Jedi, personally."
"I've meet Buffy on Tatooine," Padme started, and then turned to Buffy.
"True, I was there with Shmi Skywalker. After that I boarded Padme's ship, the rest is history." Buffy ended.
"Are you related to the Skywalkers?" Sola asked.
"Ugh, no I'm not."
"Buffy was stranded on Tatooine," Padme added.
Theed palace
Buffy was walking slowly by Queen Apaliana and Padme's side through the lush gardens of Theed palace. They just finished with lunch and were taking a stroll, talking about the happenings in the Republic. Not that Buffy knew much about politics.
"Have you any inkling as to how long this war will last?" asked Apaliana.
"Not really, there are two leaders of the Separatists army, one is Count Dooku, and the other is General Grievous. So until either of them is stopped the war will continue. That is, if, what the Council suspect is not true, that there is a Sith Lord who is pulling the strings." Answered Buffy.
"We must believe that democracy will prevail. And that a diplomatic solution will be found." Said Padme.
"Yes, well," murmured Buffy. "Believing in democracy is one thing, but, and no offence here Padme, but there are a lot of politicians that put their power and comfort before democracy."
Then she shot a quick glance at Padme before continuing. "We live in dangerous times and I have this creepy feeling that something really bad will happen. The last time I've felt like this…" sighing Buffy looked down for a moment then back up. "Let's just say it wasn't pretty."
The Queen regarded both the Senator and the Jedi Padawan. "Be that as it may, I hope that all will end well. And now I must leave you, I must attend to my duties once more."
Buffy and Padme bowed their heads and the Queen left.
"Do you really think there is something wrong with the Senate?"
Buffy shrugged. "I won't say that politics is my thing, because it is so not. But, well, when I came here, I've done a little bit of studying," Buffy shot another glance at Padme, before cracking a smile. "I haven't studied that much history since high school."
Returning the smile Padme asked lightly. "You were not a scholar then?"
"Me? Nah I was to busy with saving the day, and just trying to stay alive." Then Buffy became serious again. "I meant what I said. There is something coming Padme and it is NOT good."
"I believe you. But what can we do?"
"For now. Nothing, but be prepared for disaster."
"I'll speak to some of the Senators, which are loyal to the Republic, well two of them, anyway."
At Buffy's questioning look she added. "Senators Bail Organa and Mon Mothma."
At Buffy's blank look, Padme sighted. "You have no idea who they are, do you?"
"Nope."
Padme rolled her eyes. "Will you tell Ani about..?"
Buffy knitted her eyebrows. "Honestly I don't know…I mean I trust him…"
"But?" Padme asked curious as to what was bothering Buffy, usually she didn't hide anything from Anakin.
Having a frustrated sigh "But, he spends a lot of time with Palpatine" at Padme's puzzled look she elaborated.
"This goes no further than you. I heard Obi-Wan and Master Windu talking about what Count Dooku had said, that the Sith Lord is pulling the strings. Now there is a possibility that he lied, but it could also be bragging, and in my experience bad boys love to brag."
"Do they suspect the Councilor?" asked Padme but was startled by a loud snort of laugher from her companion.
"Sorry." Gulped Buffy. "But The Jedi Council does not suspect anyone just yet. But they said that they would keep a close watch on the Senate. But considering that they have a weensy problem sensing the Dark Side until it starts screaming in their faces… Now my sense gets jammed a lot, but right now it's telling me that I should not trust the Jedi Council, the Senate or Councilor Palpatine."
"Then why are you talking to me?
"Cuz, the same senses telling me that you are one of the rare people that is totally and utterly honest," then quirking a smile. "And you know better than I what's going on in the Senate and apparently you know some Senators that like you, have noticed that there is something wrong. And don't try to deny that you don't notice that something doesn't add up?"
"I can't."
TBC…
People who are waiting for B/Ani wedding…that is in ch.10, which will hopefully be posted this year!
Bail Organa was senator and member of royal family of Alderaan. In the movies he helps Yoda and Obi-Wan when clone troopers turn against the Jedi. He also adopts Lea. He is killed when Death Star (New hope) blows up Alderaan.
Mon Mothma is a senator from Chandrila, she is one of the founders of Rebel Alliance, and she appears in the Return of the Jedi when she speaks about the second Death Star.
Queen Apaliana was elected after Queen Jamilla, in the ROTS (movie) she walks after Padme's funeral.