I apologize for taking so long but to be honest, I haven't really been in a mood to write because it has been a long time since I saw Episode II. But now I've watched the parts I need to be able to continue this. Obviously things will change since Max and Alec are here. As of now I don't know how or what exactly will change besides what has already been changed.

I didn't put in the part with Dex but I'm going to be lazy and say that just Obi-Wan went to visit him and then spoke to Yoda before they left to drop of Padme and the boys. I'm a bit lazy to go back and change it. XP

Thanks to those who have reviewed so far, they are most definately welcomed.

throwerpro: Thanks! Um, here it is. Hope ya still interested.

Darth Keyara: Here's the update, heh, soon is so does not compute with me, but I'll make sure to update myself so it does. ^^''

Burnstreet: Thank you! I'm glad you like it. I'm curious too because with me story lines are always changing depending on my mood. But I think certain things have been established. (pairing) and stuff of the like. Heh.

"Steady Max, you have a hold on her. Now continue. Wait Max; don't try anything, no, no tricks! Specially any Anakin taught you! Max!" he heard her laughter as the ship did a flip. "Max…Hand over the controls, right now."

"Ah Kenny, here I thought you were a daredevil at heart."

"Max…" the droid said something, "Yes R4, I know. She's a mad woman." Some more beeps, "No, she won't turn our ship into scrap metal." A warning beep, "Well at least I hope not."

"You know, I may not get what that trash can is saying but I get the gist. And I threaten bodily harm, metal or no metal." Her tone was teasing.

Obi-Wan sighed, "Max you must learn to-"he was interrupted by R4 once again only this time he had good news, "It appears we will be arriving shortly."

"Ok, ok. Take the ship. Flying isn't all its cracked up to be anyways."

Obi-Wan was completely relieved to be back in control of the ship; Max was a bit of an eccentric driver. What had she said when they had first left the temple? 'Kenny you should know, I've mostly been on bicycles and motorcycles on earth. I can drive a car, er, speeder but I'm not promising anything on a ship.' He shook his head, what in the world was a bicycle or a motorcycle? He pressed a few buttons as he remembered how she had just laughed at his confusedness and they had just left.

"And there is our missing planet."

She looked out as the planet came into view, "looks wet. Is it supposed to be wet?" she wrinkled her nose, her cat genes coming up. She may like a nice swim or hot bath, but pouring rain was a bit of an annoyance. She heard Obi-Wan chuckle but he said nothing. She rolled her eyes as they enter the atmosphere, soon enough they were in the pouring rain flying over ocean, "Wow." It was...Not beautiful, but strong. She was amazed that the buildings, built over the ocean, weren't swept away. The ship came to a halt as they landed, Max quickly put her black hood up as the top opened and they both jumped out. The rain immediately began to pound into them as they took off towards the doors. "Its freezing!" she yelled over the wind. If he said anything it was lost over the wind as they finally made it inside. She shivered trying to warm herself as she glanced about. "Nobody's home?" she asked looking around. She wondered what they were in for, Obi-Wan hadn't really disclosed any details except that this is where Padme's assassin's assassin was from.

Just then a long slender alien came out from a corridor, "Master Jedi and padawan." It said voice female. Max stared as she realized it was female, she could tell once she got a good look at her, "The prime minister is expecting you." At this Max glanced at Obi-Wan, whose expression was momentarily shocked before going back to neutral.

"Expected?" He questioned just to be sure.

At this she just smiled nodding, "Of course. He is anxious to meet you. After all these years we were beginning to think you weren't coming. Now please this way." She turned heading down the same corridor she had come from.

Max tossed Obi-Wan a questioning look at which his response was: play along. She shrugged nodding, she'd play along then. Still she was on high alert; this place just radiated sterile-ness, somewhat akin to a hospital. And we all knew how much she loved those didn't we? She had one of those funky feelings she got when she knew she wasn't going to like something.

"Relax Max." She turned to him, knowing he had whispered it so only she would hear, "You are nervous and anxious, relax. I sense no danger." She bit her inner lip nodding but said nothing. They came upon a door to see another alien that was clearly male.

"May I present Lama Su, prime minister of Kamino." At this Obi-Wan bowed, and knowing she'd receive a lecture if she did otherwise, she followed his lead.

"And this is Master Jedi-"

"Obi-Wan Kenobi."

"And his padawan-"

"Actually I'm not a padawan; I'm more of a companion of his. The name's Max."

"Oh my apologies, I assumed that since he was a Jedi you would be his learner."

Max just smiled, "It's alright. Easy mistake."

"Now then, I trust you two will enjoy your stay. Please." They sat. "You will be delighted to know that we are on schedule. 200,000 units are ready with a million more on the way."

"That's good news…" Max inwardly grinned, he was completely clueless.

"Please tell your Master Sifo-Dyas that his order will be met on time."

"I'm sorry Master?"

"Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas is still a leading member of the Jedi Council is he not?"

"Master Sifo-Dyas was killed almost ten years ago."

"Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. But I'm sure he would've been proud of the army we built for him." At this Max perked up, built? She had a sinking feeling of what this alien could be referring to and she hoped she was wrong.

"The army?"

"Yes. A clone army and I must say, one of the finest we've ever created."

It took everything in her will power not to jump up screaming what? Her hands clenched into fists as she fiercely bit her tongue. Don't think just calm down. 'Don't think this is some sort of trap and they are the Manticore of this place, you can trust them. Calm down, there has to be a reasonable explanation for this. So calm down, don't do something you'd regret.'

Obi-Wan noticed his young companion tense up at what he had just said. Her body language screamed agitation. He really hoped she'd keep her cool which by the look of things, she was trying. He sent a small wave of relaxation towards her, trying to help her. She seemed a bit relieved that he was helping but she was still tense. "Tell me, Prime Minister when my master first contacted you, did he say what it was for?"

"Of course he did." The alien had not noticed the change in Max, "This army is for the Republic. But you must be anxious to inspect the unit for yourself."

"That's why we are here."

Alec was mesmerized by the beauty of Naboo. It appeared to be such a peaceful place. He couldn't help but compare it to golden eras of Earth such as the Renaissance and contrast it with the world he had come from. He walked a few feet behind the others carrying two suitcases taking his sweet time. He grinned, betting he most definitely had gotten the better end of the deal. He wondered what Max was doing at this exact time, if she had gotten at least a bit of a relaxing deal, if she was alright and safe, if she would ever…He shook his head, no. There was no way in hell Max would ever care for him like that. And where the hell had that thought come from? He was the player player. He looked around seeing that this planet seemed to have a predominately human population at which he grinned. He would most definitely get what he had been deprived of these past few months. He would think of it as a small vacation…

"Think of it as a small vacation Max, a learning vacation. Right now we don't worry about TC and we relax and make sure we are 100% for when we get back. And when we do we will have more knowledge than when we left. More ways for us to protect everyone."

"Nice try Alec, but I know better. I know this 'vacation' might be permanent. I know we might never see anyone again. And I know they're probably glad I'm gone…" that last part she said barely above a whisper. He wanted nothing more than to comfort her, hold her close and reassure that she wasn't a horrible person for not looking after her siblings. But he couldn't. He couldn't tell her that the people of Terminal City would have never betrayed her, that they wouldn't have turned on her because she loved humans. He couldn't tell her that no matter what, she was alive and safe and that was all that mattered. He couldn't hold her and tell her everything was going to be ok and that he would protect her even if it meant dying because if he did he wouldn't stop at just that. He respected her now as a comrade and more importantly, a friend.'Maybe even more than a friend…'

He banished that thought, she missed them; he knew that. He knew she missed them all and that she most likely wished she would've gotten stuck here with Logan or OC. Not him. Never him. Even if she were to say otherwise he knew, if she could pick it would be Logan in a heartbeat, maybe even less. A small part of him actually hurt in a way he never thought he could after Rachel…

"Alec?"

"Max, do you honestly believe that?"

"Believe what?"

"That they don't miss you?"

"…I don't know what to believe."

"Distance makes the heart grow fonder."

"…You really think that they're worried? You really think they're ok?"

"Of course, if they do what you would they'll be fine. Don't worry about it ok?"

At that she smiled a bit, "Ok. Now lets go now so I can whoop your ass."

"Heh, we'll see." He saw her roll her eyes, but she wasn't as bad as before. He wanted to tell her what he wanted to do. These past few months have brought them closer but he knew he shouldn't read too much into it. No matter how much he actually wanted to.

Alec shook out of his daze as he remembered that conversation. He never would've thought he'd be someone to think things like that. He sighed shaking his head, things had been so much more simple before. He looked around, realizing they were now entering a room with a queen. They bowed and sat having small chat at first before turning into more serious political talk. He had gotten acquainted with the politics of this galaxy quite quickly. He looked around bored, his eyes finding the queen, meh she looked alright, Padme was definitely way cuter.

"What are your suggestions, Master Jedi's?"

"Oh Anakin and Alec aren't Jedi yet. Anakin is a padawan and Alec is extra security. I was thinking of staying out-"

"Excuse me m'lady. I'm in charge of security here."

Alec couldn't help but want to laugh, knowing Anakin was about to get shot down. He knew this was her home planet so she would know best where to go. Sure enough…

"And this is my home. I know it very well. That's why we're here. I think it would be wise if you took advantage of my knowledge in this instance."

"Sorry milady."

Alec threw him a mocking look, at which he received a small glare as they headed back to a transport. Soon they were at a beautiful lake home. Padme was now changed into a different dress, at which Alec couldn't help but roll his eyes; did these people really need to change every few hours? He noticed the two heading out towards the ledge and took this opportunity to scope the area. He immediately began to memorize the scheme of the house. He saw Padme's family but was silent and stealthy enough that they did not notice. He found his room and quickly unpacked bare essentials, in case they were leaving in a hurry he'd be ready in a flash. Finding nothing better to do he decided to head back towards Anakin and Padme. He stopped short of calling them out when he saw them in a lip lock. He immediately did a u-turn, "Ok. I'll just go take a nap then." He muttered heading back to his room.

The other two Aliens were now ahead of them and Max turned to Obi-Wan, "This is horrible! A clone army!"

"The Republic is currently in no need of it. So for now there is no alarm. But I admit it's a good failsafe."

She gave him an ugly look, "No Obi-Wan, do you have any idea what these people have gone through? The training they probably had to endure, the brainwashing?"

"Max they are clones. War is what they are trained for. Now I'm not saying we need them but we must see what they have."

She opened her mouth to argue some more when they entered another corridor, except this time there was no white walls, they were windows. And there she could see millions of pods. She saw them there floating in blue liquid, tiny babies. Her heart twisted at the idea they were all destined for the same thing.

"Very impressive."

"I'd hope you would be pleased."

Oh god Obi-Wan was impressed! Surely he would see her reason on why this was wrong? These were people! And their free will was being ripped away; they wouldn't be able to choose their destiny.

"Clones can think creatively, they are immensely superior to droids. We take great pride in our combat training and education programs. This group was created five years ago."

She looked down upon the boys who should've barely been learning they're ABC's, but here they were looking like teenagers.

"You mention growth enhancement?"

"Oh yes, otherwise a mature clone would take a lifetime to grow." 'More time to train them.' She thought bitterly remembering some of the things she had gone through. She shook a bit as she remembered the boot stomping as they marched through corridors. She closed her eyes trying to hide the fear that was starting to seep in. This was not Manticore, it didn't even look like it. She was glad that they seemed to not have been put through the same shit she and her family had gone through. When she opened them she realized she had caught Obi-Wan's attention.

Obi-Wan glanced at Max, he could sense her anger, resentment, her fury and fear? She wanted nothing more than to snap but deep down she was frightened. It was then that he realized that she was taking great control in not doing anything…scandalous, something that was rooted in this fear. He found it quite odd that as soon as the clones were revealed as the subject she had completely changed, demeanor and all. He briefly recalled their first meeting with the Council, what had they said? That their genetic structure had been tampered with? It was most peculiar but he would not jump to conclusions. Yet.

"Now we can do it in half the time. They are totally obedient, taking any order without question." She continued to bite her tongue, then she tasted blood. "We had to reprogram them to be less independent than the host."

"But they're human beings! How can you strip them of their humanity? That's like brainwashing regular people!" There went her control and any fear vaporized into anger.

"But they are not. We have programmed them so they have no will. They are nothing more than soldiers, as per ordered."

"That's not fair to them! Wouldn't you want the option of being able to choose what you want to be? What if they don't want to die? What gives you the right to deprive them of a childhood?" And now it was getting personal.

"Because we created them. They are ours to give to clients."

Obi-Wan was shocked with the amount of passion that Max was arguing. To be honest, he hadn't thought about her points. However, now was not the time for an ethics argument, especially with the actual cloner's. He saw her about to respond and he could've sworn that she was turning red, "Perhaps we can discuss this another time?" His hand went to her shoulder and he sent her waves of calmness. Her eyes screamed murder but she bit her lip. At this he noticed blood on it. Had she been holding her tongue this long already? He was quite astounded at her temper, something that he had only seen her unleash on Alec but never to this degree. She was shaking and he felt the tug on the force. He thanked the force that she had been meditating all these months and had actually been taking it seriously, otherwise she most likely would've had another force breakdown.

"Right Max? While this is an…interesting issue, that is not why we are here." He stared her down and it was a battle of the wills. She was new to this galaxy, he knew she would stand down.

The animal in her wanted nothing more than to lash out at him and beat them all until they understood, but she closed her eyes trying to find her center.

Seeing her do this Obi-Wan looked at Lama Su, "I apologize for her outburst."

"Not a problem. Shall we continue? If you want she may wait in my waiting room."

"No I'm fine." She burst out before Obi-Wan could agree. He stared her down once more but this time she won.

"Very well then." Awkward.

"Now, you mentioned an original host?"

"Ah yes, a bounty hunted called Jango Fett.

"And where is he?"

"We keep him here. Besides the great pay he demanded one thing, an unaltered clone for him. Nothing added or taken away."

They came upon a section where they saw men in white suits in line. They were getting helmets so they may be completely suited for any battle.

"May we meet him?"

"I would happily arrange that for you."

They came to an end at which Max let out a small gasp at the sight before her. Thousands of troops lined up perfectly, it appeared they were all boarding. Perfectly they moved as one, the men who were never boys, who never knew anything but what was taught to them. No other choices or chances for them. She could immediately pick out the leaders of the squads.

"Magnificent, aren't they?"

"Quite so."

No, they aren't.

I meant to update sooner, honest! I just lost track of time with all the stuff and then I had this done and ready like say a month ago? The top note was done a month ago too, I just kinda lost track? Whoops! I hope people still want to read this. I should be updating next week again. I hope people don't think the characters are OC. Max reaction was justified. Alec I'm thinking always had a soft spot for Max, if you notice in the series so that's what I'm basing this on. I think he actually respects her and admires her. So yea. I don't think he was to soft but then again I'm biased (love that pairing).

So please review, reviews are awesome, they're like my addiction. XP