Chapter 10: The Hidden Corridor

There was a soft pop in the hidden corridor, the smell of sulfur and puff of smoke marked Aislinn's teleporting. Obi-Wan was surprised by her state of dress. She stole his breath away with her beauty and left him speechless for a few moments.

"Took you long enough to get here," Aislinn whispered harshly.

"What the...How did you do that?" Anakin questioned quietly.

"It is one of my other gifts that Master Windu mentioned that day in the training hall. I can teleport, but because I am from a fire planet I leave a puff of smoke behind me as well as carry one with me," Aislinn replied softly.

"I take it your mission was to look into the Hutts?" Obi-Wan asked quietly.

"Yes, Master Yoda thought they might be harboring Sith. Anyway, there is a Sith woman in the throne room right now. I have to get back up there before I am missed. Yoda wanted me to watch for her and see if I could find out who the master is. I have not had any luck, but there has been a murder here in the palace. Someone killed the man that was helping me pass my messages along. I need to get out of here soon. Preferably, before I am discovered," Aislinn replied.

"Go to the throne room for now. We will join you there soon. We need to formulate a plan first," Obi-Wan said.

"Very well, but be quick. I don't know if I can keep the Sith woman in the throne room forever," Aislinn said and then with another pop she disappeared leaving behind only the smell of sulfur and a puff of smoke.

"What shall we do, Master?" Anakin asked.

"You and Padmé are bounty hunters. You will take me before Gardulla as a gift. We will see how she reacts to such a gift as well as try to capture the Sith woman. I will keep my lightsaber hidden and you should do the same, Anakin. We will only use them when necessary. Padmé try not to kill the Sith. I know you want to, but we need to find out who her master is first."

"Are you sure about this? Remember what Master Fisto said about the treaty. They may kill you on sight," Anakin said.