NOTE: *.....*means character thoughts
&.....&means telepathic messages
((....))means my thoughts on whatever-horrible-predicament-the-characters-are-tossed- into.....ehehe....
Okay, you got me!! *repeats like a mindless twit* put out another chapter, I will..............LOL! Anywayz....I hope you enjoy this one!
guess what!!!! I'm not going to say much more, but one of you hit it right on the dot as to what I have been plotting! It's not exactly a love triangle...but you got it right there w/ everything else in your review!
Oh..and Padme is evil, she gets on my nerves so bad, also!...lol!!
Ain't it great? Will she get her "Sithly" hands on Ani? Only reading will tell!
Well , thanks for the sp thing on the Julius Caesar thing! I'm not too hot in spelling. I live by my spellcheck on my puter alone! Lol.....oh, and on the nifty Geonosian weapons, well, if you hadn't noticed, in AotC, Anakin had to dodge the blasts the Geonosian warriors shot at him in the droid factory. So, I automatically assumed that they couldn't be blocked by a lightsaber...but, heck, ya never know, you could be right! (ALSO....in the expanded universe books, it clearly states that the type of rock, crotosis ore, cannot be cut by a lightsaber, but can be flaked by merely kicking at it with your boot for a few hours)!
Well, here is another chapter of Simple Misunderstandings!
Ch. 11
Padme Amidala smiled slightly to herself. All commlink channels belonging to Palpatine, AKA Darth Sidious, were bugged. And...the old fool did not suspect a thing.
Soon, she would have her evidence that Palpatine was the dark lord of the Sith. Then, the Republic would turn on him, rushing to the apparent best candidate for their new leader in the time of war.
Yes, soon, she would have her control over the government.
Not long after that, she would have Skywalker at her side.
Yes....everything was going just as she had planned.
* * * * * * * * *
Count Dooku sped across the land ahead of them. The two Jedi Padawans kept their hold on the transport's inner walls as the ship rocked. They also kept their hold on one another, unsure as if they would live to ever show their affections to one another again.
Livia took several deep breaths, releasing her fear into the Force, but found that to be rather difficult. The fear of Dooku was from being tortured in a horrible fashion. Fear like that was not so easily banished. She closed her eyes, calling on the Force. After a few moments, she reopened her dark blue gaze once the fear had dissipated.
Anakin could feel Livia's fear. He could sense his love's struggle with it, then triumph. Anger rose in Anakin's heart, threatening to overwhelm him. The monster who hurt Livia like that deserved to die. Anakin tamped down his anger quickly as that thought flashed in his mind. That was not the thoughts of a Jedi.
He squeezed Livia's hand in reassurance.
They would get through this.
They were Jedi.
The speeder ahead of them pulled into a hangar bay. Their transport followed it to the entrance ramp of the docking bay. As they were about to leave the ship, Anakin turned. "Get in touch with Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Tell him to hurry here as fast as he can,"Anakin said. The pilot gave a brisk "yes sir" and flew off once the two Jedi were on the ramp.
Livia and Anakin ran into the docking bay, their lightsabers in their hands. Count Dooku stood there, ending a commlink call. The dark Jedi turned, unable to hide the slight surprise at seeing the two Jedi there.
"Well, well, little Jedi. I did not expect to see you here,"Dooku said.
"Who'd you expect? Queen Jamilla of Naboo?" Livia muttered something sarcastic under her breath. ((ehehe.....))
"Well, we are full of surprises,"Anakin said, tensing in case of attack.
* * * * * * * * *
"Do you have the plans?"
Dooku nodded, "Yes, Master Sidious. The Jedi are all but destroyed, as per your plan. I am going to be departing Geonosis soon. I will return as soon as possible."
"The Senate is eating out of the palm of my hand. They have no clue of their 'precious Supreme Chancellor's' plans," Darth Sidious said, smiling to himself. The ultimate battle station's plans would be in his hands soon. Then, he would begin it's construction and continue to build his Empire.
Little did he know.....every word of his conversation with Dooku was being heard......
* * * * * * * * *
When Dooku began to walk toward his ship to depart, acting as if the Jedi were not even there, Anakin spoke. "You're going to pay for all the Jedi you have killed today, Dooku,"he said, igniting his lightsaber.
Livia ignited her blade, easing herself into the Force to prepare for the inevitable battle. Dooku gave a small laugh as he sensed her tension. "You are afraid, little Jedi. Good, you should be.....my powers are far beyond anything you can do,"Dooku said, turning to Livia.
Livia shook her head. "I'm not afraid of you, Dooku. I have the Force, the light side, and that makes me stronger than you ever will be. I am stronger than you purely because I will not fall to the dark side."
Dooku glared at the younger Jedi. "We shall see,"the dark Jedi said with a cold indifference in his voice. Dooku ignited his red lightsaber. The two Padawans readied themselves for the first attack.
Dooku circled the two Jedi, who kept their backs away from him, constantly turning with the dark Jedi. Dooku allowed himself a predatory smile. This was going to be quick.
* * * * * * * * *
Qui-Gon leaned wearily back against the chair he sat in. Obi-Wan was completely stabilized. He was healing nicely, despite the severity of his wounds.
*Obi-Wan always did bounce back well,*Qui-Gon thought with a twinge of amusement.
Qui-Gon was tempted to lean back bonelessly in the chair and fall into the sleep that beaconed him. One thing stopped him. A small danger sense shrieked in the back of his mind. The danger was not for him. It was coming through his and Anakin's bond. Anakin was facing a formidable opponent.
Qui-Gon stood, walking to the battalion command center to find if Yoda could get a vague sense on his Padawan, but was stopped by an urgent clone trooper.
"Master Jedi? Padawan Skywalker requests your presence as soon as possible. They went after Count Dooku,"the trooper said.
Qui-Gon nodded, trying to keep the mask of calm on his face. His Padawan was in grave danger.
"Take me to him."
"Yes, sir,"the trooper said, then added as a garbled commlink message came over his headset, "the Jedi Master Yoda has already left for that sector. I believe he is on his way to aid Padawan Skywalker as well."
* * * * * * * * *
Dooku leapt at the two Jedi Padawans, who moved to meet his attack. Their lightsabers were blurs of light as they moved swiftly to counter every attack with their own Force enhanced abilities.
Suddenly, Dooku threw an abrupt Force blow at Livia. Livia was thrown off guard as the powerful dark force threw her into the stone wall. Anakin's gaze grew alarmed as he heard the bones in Livia's hip connect with the wall with a sickening crunch. Livia gave a brief cry of pain, but refused to let out another sound. She clenched her teeth against the pain as her hip bones shattered.
Anakin whirled, momentarily distracted. Dooku sliced at his head, meaning to decapitate the Jedi. Anakin ducked at lightning speed, surpassing any ability he had ever shown before. He brought his lightsaber around with amazing speed as anger filled him. Hatred ran in his veins as he heard Livia's pained breathing. Dooku deserved to die.
The anger fueling him, Anakin leapt forward, knocking the lightsaber from Dooku's hands. Dooku fell backward, stunned. A dark power emanated from the young Jedi. Anakin raised his lightsaber over Dooku, prepared to deliver the killing blow.
"Ani, don't...please, no!" Livia's pleading voice reached Anakin's ears just in time. Livia levered herself in a half sitting position, leaning heavily against the wall to keep the weight off her injured hip.
Anakin froze, his lightsaber stopping in mid strike. Realization exploded into his mind. His jaw dropped in the shocked, helpless, confusion of a child as he comprehended what he had come so close to doing. He had nearly turned to the dark side.
Then, Anakin dropped his lightsaber.
* * * * * * * * *
Qui-Gon stood, clutching desperately to the inside wall of the transport. Below him, the battle still continued, but had begun to wane.
Ahead of him, the battle raged on in horrifying intensity. For once, Qui-Gon felt fear.
Fear for his Padawan.
The sensations that trickled through their bond, though tightly shielded, were not pleasant. They were of the dark side.
* * * * * * * * *
Dooku leapt, taking advantage of the stunned Jedi. Dooku kicked upward, the heel of his boot connecting with Anakin's jaw, sending the Jedi stumbling backward. The dark Jedi called his lightsaber to his hand, whirling around in one fluid motion to finish off the Jedi.
Anakin came out of his stupor, but not quick enough. He threw himself backward, but not in time to dodge the red blade of his opponent. The lightsaber connected solidly with his right arm, amputating it from mid-bisep down.
Anakin cried out in pain, crashing to his knees. He clutched the stump that was left of his right arm in agony. The Jedi's usually charming facial expression was contorted in a grimace of excruciating pain. Dooku threw the Padawan backwards with a powerful force blow, knocking him into the wall towards Livia.
Livia braced herself for the impact of Anakin's body on hers, knowing that if she moved, Anakin's skull would connect with the wall, resulting in his death. Anakin's limp form rammed into Livia's body. Livia screamed in pain, then cut the cry short, biting her lip to keep more cries from coming.
Anakin regained consciousness barely moments later and lifted his head weakly. He pulled himself off of Livia and leaned heavily against the wall, dragging himself to stand. Livia grabbed the craggy surface of the wall, determination etched into her every feature. She pulled herself into a lopsided standing stance, leaning heavily on her uninjured hip.
Dooku's eyes lit up. "Ah, so you haven't had enough, have you?"
Suddenly, the voice of Yoda filled the air, which was music to the ears of the two Padawans. "Had enough, they have. Barely begun, I have,"Yoda said, glaring with as much serenity as possible.
"Well, Master Yoda. Now, I guess it comes down to the greatest of duels. Who is the stronger Jedi?" Dooku looked over at his old Master, his voice cold.
Yoda did not answer, just looked speculatively over at his former apprentice. Dooku drew his lightsaber, knowing that his Master was awaiting his arrival. No more talk could be allowed. Yoda ignited his green blade. Dooku lunged at Yoda, who leapt to meet the blow. Thus, the deadly duel had begun.
Livia slumped, falling bonelessly to the ground. Anakin fell to his knees next to her. He gently pulled her upper body into his lap, desperately trying to ignore the agony in what was left of his arm. Anakin slumped against the wall, making an effort to stay at least half-conscious. Livia leaned against his chest, exhaustion and pain radiating through their bond.
Anakin turned his gaze to the battle that raged on ahead of them. Yoda was moving far swifter than the eye could follow, the force guiding his every move. Now, it was apparent why he was looked on as the best swordsman in the galaxy.
Suddenly, the tide of the battle changed. Dooku whirled, yanking a large support beam from the wall, sending it crashing towards the two injured Padawans. Yoda froze in mid-slice of his lightsaber. The small Jedi Master grabbed the beam with the Force, holding it just above the Padawans heads.
That moment of distraction would have been enough—
If Qui-Gon had not ran into the docking bay at that very moment, blocking Dooku's path to his ship.
Qui-Gon stood there, his green blade in his hand. Dooku froze, his eyes widening.
"Move, Qui-gon,"he said, giving no room for argument in his voice.
Indeed, Qui-Gon did not intend to argue. He intended to act. Qui-Gon did not speak as he moved forward with his lightsaber. He gave a steady barrage of attacks, forcing the dark Jedi away from his ship. Dooku backed up, his lightsaber an ever-moving beam of light as he blocked his former Padawan's moves.
Abruptly, the fatal blow was made. Qui-Gon brought his lightsaber around at his former Master's chest, his gaze neutral and dispassionate. Dooku fell with a gasp, his eyes shocked at the realization of what had happened. The dark Jedi fell lifelessly to the docking bay floor.
Qui-Gon stood there, breathing hard for a moment, almost disbelieving as to what he had just done. No, he had not just killed his Master. His Master had truly died long ago. His Master had died when Dooku had turned to the dark side.
Qui-Gon turned, his concern mounting for the two injured Padawans on the floor. Yoda stood by them, gently relieving their pain.
Qui-Gon rushed over to them. He pulled Anakin into an embrace, hugging his Padawan out of sheer relief. He put an arm around Livia, also, sensing her worry for her Master. "Is Master Obi-Wan alright?" Livia's voice was weak with pain, but concern was evident in her tone.
"Yes, he will be fine. He is in a bacta tank. Speaking of bacta, that is where you two should be,"Qui-Gon commented dryly.
"Yes, injured, you are. Medical attention, you need,"Yoda said.
The two Jedi Padawans leaned heavily on Qui-Gon for support, Yoda aiding their movements with the Force as they exited the docking bay, only wishing they could leave the darkness of the days events behind them.
* * * * * * * * *
Padme Amidala smiled to herself. She picked up the recording of Palpatine's conversation with Dooku. She held the disc up triumphantly. This was the key to her rise to power. Soon, all would be revealed to the Senate.
Then, they would rally to her cause.
Then, eventually, she would captivate Skywalker once again.
Amidala stood and walked to the door. She had a Senate meeting to attend.....................
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I hope you liked it!
In the future/coming chapters........
Surviving a first encounter with inner darkness can take it's toll on a Jedi. Can he remain true to his ideals even when the one he treasures is threatened? Or will he fall to the dark path to merely protect his love?
Though the battle of Geonosis is finished, the war is not over for the Jedi. Greatly weakened and decreased in numbers, how can they go on?
The Master of Deception is about to be deceived...by his own creation. The Sith were once thought to be infallible, until a cunning Senator makes her move............Will the Republic survive the cunning of Padme Amidala?
No, this story is far from over. I have much more to tell....
Well, this is me signing out for now,
Lina Skye
&.....&means telepathic messages
((....))means my thoughts on whatever-horrible-predicament-the-characters-are-tossed- into.....ehehe....
Okay, you got me!! *repeats like a mindless twit* put out another chapter, I will..............LOL! Anywayz....I hope you enjoy this one!
guess what!!!! I'm not going to say much more, but one of you hit it right on the dot as to what I have been plotting! It's not exactly a love triangle...but you got it right there w/ everything else in your review!
Oh..and Padme is evil, she gets on my nerves so bad, also!...lol!!
Ain't it great? Will she get her "Sithly" hands on Ani? Only reading will tell!
Well , thanks for the sp thing on the Julius Caesar thing! I'm not too hot in spelling. I live by my spellcheck on my puter alone! Lol.....oh, and on the nifty Geonosian weapons, well, if you hadn't noticed, in AotC, Anakin had to dodge the blasts the Geonosian warriors shot at him in the droid factory. So, I automatically assumed that they couldn't be blocked by a lightsaber...but, heck, ya never know, you could be right! (ALSO....in the expanded universe books, it clearly states that the type of rock, crotosis ore, cannot be cut by a lightsaber, but can be flaked by merely kicking at it with your boot for a few hours)!
Well, here is another chapter of Simple Misunderstandings!
Ch. 11
Padme Amidala smiled slightly to herself. All commlink channels belonging to Palpatine, AKA Darth Sidious, were bugged. And...the old fool did not suspect a thing.
Soon, she would have her evidence that Palpatine was the dark lord of the Sith. Then, the Republic would turn on him, rushing to the apparent best candidate for their new leader in the time of war.
Yes, soon, she would have her control over the government.
Not long after that, she would have Skywalker at her side.
Yes....everything was going just as she had planned.
* * * * * * * * *
Count Dooku sped across the land ahead of them. The two Jedi Padawans kept their hold on the transport's inner walls as the ship rocked. They also kept their hold on one another, unsure as if they would live to ever show their affections to one another again.
Livia took several deep breaths, releasing her fear into the Force, but found that to be rather difficult. The fear of Dooku was from being tortured in a horrible fashion. Fear like that was not so easily banished. She closed her eyes, calling on the Force. After a few moments, she reopened her dark blue gaze once the fear had dissipated.
Anakin could feel Livia's fear. He could sense his love's struggle with it, then triumph. Anger rose in Anakin's heart, threatening to overwhelm him. The monster who hurt Livia like that deserved to die. Anakin tamped down his anger quickly as that thought flashed in his mind. That was not the thoughts of a Jedi.
He squeezed Livia's hand in reassurance.
They would get through this.
They were Jedi.
The speeder ahead of them pulled into a hangar bay. Their transport followed it to the entrance ramp of the docking bay. As they were about to leave the ship, Anakin turned. "Get in touch with Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Tell him to hurry here as fast as he can,"Anakin said. The pilot gave a brisk "yes sir" and flew off once the two Jedi were on the ramp.
Livia and Anakin ran into the docking bay, their lightsabers in their hands. Count Dooku stood there, ending a commlink call. The dark Jedi turned, unable to hide the slight surprise at seeing the two Jedi there.
"Well, well, little Jedi. I did not expect to see you here,"Dooku said.
"Who'd you expect? Queen Jamilla of Naboo?" Livia muttered something sarcastic under her breath. ((ehehe.....))
"Well, we are full of surprises,"Anakin said, tensing in case of attack.
* * * * * * * * *
"Do you have the plans?"
Dooku nodded, "Yes, Master Sidious. The Jedi are all but destroyed, as per your plan. I am going to be departing Geonosis soon. I will return as soon as possible."
"The Senate is eating out of the palm of my hand. They have no clue of their 'precious Supreme Chancellor's' plans," Darth Sidious said, smiling to himself. The ultimate battle station's plans would be in his hands soon. Then, he would begin it's construction and continue to build his Empire.
Little did he know.....every word of his conversation with Dooku was being heard......
* * * * * * * * *
When Dooku began to walk toward his ship to depart, acting as if the Jedi were not even there, Anakin spoke. "You're going to pay for all the Jedi you have killed today, Dooku,"he said, igniting his lightsaber.
Livia ignited her blade, easing herself into the Force to prepare for the inevitable battle. Dooku gave a small laugh as he sensed her tension. "You are afraid, little Jedi. Good, you should be.....my powers are far beyond anything you can do,"Dooku said, turning to Livia.
Livia shook her head. "I'm not afraid of you, Dooku. I have the Force, the light side, and that makes me stronger than you ever will be. I am stronger than you purely because I will not fall to the dark side."
Dooku glared at the younger Jedi. "We shall see,"the dark Jedi said with a cold indifference in his voice. Dooku ignited his red lightsaber. The two Padawans readied themselves for the first attack.
Dooku circled the two Jedi, who kept their backs away from him, constantly turning with the dark Jedi. Dooku allowed himself a predatory smile. This was going to be quick.
* * * * * * * * *
Qui-Gon leaned wearily back against the chair he sat in. Obi-Wan was completely stabilized. He was healing nicely, despite the severity of his wounds.
*Obi-Wan always did bounce back well,*Qui-Gon thought with a twinge of amusement.
Qui-Gon was tempted to lean back bonelessly in the chair and fall into the sleep that beaconed him. One thing stopped him. A small danger sense shrieked in the back of his mind. The danger was not for him. It was coming through his and Anakin's bond. Anakin was facing a formidable opponent.
Qui-Gon stood, walking to the battalion command center to find if Yoda could get a vague sense on his Padawan, but was stopped by an urgent clone trooper.
"Master Jedi? Padawan Skywalker requests your presence as soon as possible. They went after Count Dooku,"the trooper said.
Qui-Gon nodded, trying to keep the mask of calm on his face. His Padawan was in grave danger.
"Take me to him."
"Yes, sir,"the trooper said, then added as a garbled commlink message came over his headset, "the Jedi Master Yoda has already left for that sector. I believe he is on his way to aid Padawan Skywalker as well."
* * * * * * * * *
Dooku leapt at the two Jedi Padawans, who moved to meet his attack. Their lightsabers were blurs of light as they moved swiftly to counter every attack with their own Force enhanced abilities.
Suddenly, Dooku threw an abrupt Force blow at Livia. Livia was thrown off guard as the powerful dark force threw her into the stone wall. Anakin's gaze grew alarmed as he heard the bones in Livia's hip connect with the wall with a sickening crunch. Livia gave a brief cry of pain, but refused to let out another sound. She clenched her teeth against the pain as her hip bones shattered.
Anakin whirled, momentarily distracted. Dooku sliced at his head, meaning to decapitate the Jedi. Anakin ducked at lightning speed, surpassing any ability he had ever shown before. He brought his lightsaber around with amazing speed as anger filled him. Hatred ran in his veins as he heard Livia's pained breathing. Dooku deserved to die.
The anger fueling him, Anakin leapt forward, knocking the lightsaber from Dooku's hands. Dooku fell backward, stunned. A dark power emanated from the young Jedi. Anakin raised his lightsaber over Dooku, prepared to deliver the killing blow.
"Ani, don't...please, no!" Livia's pleading voice reached Anakin's ears just in time. Livia levered herself in a half sitting position, leaning heavily against the wall to keep the weight off her injured hip.
Anakin froze, his lightsaber stopping in mid strike. Realization exploded into his mind. His jaw dropped in the shocked, helpless, confusion of a child as he comprehended what he had come so close to doing. He had nearly turned to the dark side.
Then, Anakin dropped his lightsaber.
* * * * * * * * *
Qui-Gon stood, clutching desperately to the inside wall of the transport. Below him, the battle still continued, but had begun to wane.
Ahead of him, the battle raged on in horrifying intensity. For once, Qui-Gon felt fear.
Fear for his Padawan.
The sensations that trickled through their bond, though tightly shielded, were not pleasant. They were of the dark side.
* * * * * * * * *
Dooku leapt, taking advantage of the stunned Jedi. Dooku kicked upward, the heel of his boot connecting with Anakin's jaw, sending the Jedi stumbling backward. The dark Jedi called his lightsaber to his hand, whirling around in one fluid motion to finish off the Jedi.
Anakin came out of his stupor, but not quick enough. He threw himself backward, but not in time to dodge the red blade of his opponent. The lightsaber connected solidly with his right arm, amputating it from mid-bisep down.
Anakin cried out in pain, crashing to his knees. He clutched the stump that was left of his right arm in agony. The Jedi's usually charming facial expression was contorted in a grimace of excruciating pain. Dooku threw the Padawan backwards with a powerful force blow, knocking him into the wall towards Livia.
Livia braced herself for the impact of Anakin's body on hers, knowing that if she moved, Anakin's skull would connect with the wall, resulting in his death. Anakin's limp form rammed into Livia's body. Livia screamed in pain, then cut the cry short, biting her lip to keep more cries from coming.
Anakin regained consciousness barely moments later and lifted his head weakly. He pulled himself off of Livia and leaned heavily against the wall, dragging himself to stand. Livia grabbed the craggy surface of the wall, determination etched into her every feature. She pulled herself into a lopsided standing stance, leaning heavily on her uninjured hip.
Dooku's eyes lit up. "Ah, so you haven't had enough, have you?"
Suddenly, the voice of Yoda filled the air, which was music to the ears of the two Padawans. "Had enough, they have. Barely begun, I have,"Yoda said, glaring with as much serenity as possible.
"Well, Master Yoda. Now, I guess it comes down to the greatest of duels. Who is the stronger Jedi?" Dooku looked over at his old Master, his voice cold.
Yoda did not answer, just looked speculatively over at his former apprentice. Dooku drew his lightsaber, knowing that his Master was awaiting his arrival. No more talk could be allowed. Yoda ignited his green blade. Dooku lunged at Yoda, who leapt to meet the blow. Thus, the deadly duel had begun.
Livia slumped, falling bonelessly to the ground. Anakin fell to his knees next to her. He gently pulled her upper body into his lap, desperately trying to ignore the agony in what was left of his arm. Anakin slumped against the wall, making an effort to stay at least half-conscious. Livia leaned against his chest, exhaustion and pain radiating through their bond.
Anakin turned his gaze to the battle that raged on ahead of them. Yoda was moving far swifter than the eye could follow, the force guiding his every move. Now, it was apparent why he was looked on as the best swordsman in the galaxy.
Suddenly, the tide of the battle changed. Dooku whirled, yanking a large support beam from the wall, sending it crashing towards the two injured Padawans. Yoda froze in mid-slice of his lightsaber. The small Jedi Master grabbed the beam with the Force, holding it just above the Padawans heads.
That moment of distraction would have been enough—
If Qui-Gon had not ran into the docking bay at that very moment, blocking Dooku's path to his ship.
Qui-Gon stood there, his green blade in his hand. Dooku froze, his eyes widening.
"Move, Qui-gon,"he said, giving no room for argument in his voice.
Indeed, Qui-Gon did not intend to argue. He intended to act. Qui-Gon did not speak as he moved forward with his lightsaber. He gave a steady barrage of attacks, forcing the dark Jedi away from his ship. Dooku backed up, his lightsaber an ever-moving beam of light as he blocked his former Padawan's moves.
Abruptly, the fatal blow was made. Qui-Gon brought his lightsaber around at his former Master's chest, his gaze neutral and dispassionate. Dooku fell with a gasp, his eyes shocked at the realization of what had happened. The dark Jedi fell lifelessly to the docking bay floor.
Qui-Gon stood there, breathing hard for a moment, almost disbelieving as to what he had just done. No, he had not just killed his Master. His Master had truly died long ago. His Master had died when Dooku had turned to the dark side.
Qui-Gon turned, his concern mounting for the two injured Padawans on the floor. Yoda stood by them, gently relieving their pain.
Qui-Gon rushed over to them. He pulled Anakin into an embrace, hugging his Padawan out of sheer relief. He put an arm around Livia, also, sensing her worry for her Master. "Is Master Obi-Wan alright?" Livia's voice was weak with pain, but concern was evident in her tone.
"Yes, he will be fine. He is in a bacta tank. Speaking of bacta, that is where you two should be,"Qui-Gon commented dryly.
"Yes, injured, you are. Medical attention, you need,"Yoda said.
The two Jedi Padawans leaned heavily on Qui-Gon for support, Yoda aiding their movements with the Force as they exited the docking bay, only wishing they could leave the darkness of the days events behind them.
* * * * * * * * *
Padme Amidala smiled to herself. She picked up the recording of Palpatine's conversation with Dooku. She held the disc up triumphantly. This was the key to her rise to power. Soon, all would be revealed to the Senate.
Then, they would rally to her cause.
Then, eventually, she would captivate Skywalker once again.
Amidala stood and walked to the door. She had a Senate meeting to attend.....................
**********************************************
I hope you liked it!
In the future/coming chapters........
Surviving a first encounter with inner darkness can take it's toll on a Jedi. Can he remain true to his ideals even when the one he treasures is threatened? Or will he fall to the dark path to merely protect his love?
Though the battle of Geonosis is finished, the war is not over for the Jedi. Greatly weakened and decreased in numbers, how can they go on?
The Master of Deception is about to be deceived...by his own creation. The Sith were once thought to be infallible, until a cunning Senator makes her move............Will the Republic survive the cunning of Padme Amidala?
No, this story is far from over. I have much more to tell....
Well, this is me signing out for now,
Lina Skye