On Naboo Nute Gunray sat in a moving chair with Governor Bibble next to him. "The Queen is lost, your people are starving, and you Governor are going to die much sooner than your people" Gunray informed. "This invasion will gain you nothing, we're a democracy the people have decided" Bibble told him. Gunray waved him off "take him away" he said to the battle droids as they took Bibble away. The Commander Droid spoke up "my troops are in position to begin searching the swamps for these rumored underwater villages they will not stay hidden for long" Gunray nodded as the droid walked away.
Back on the ship Jason walked in one of the rooms where Jar Jar happened to be dozed off at and activated the hologram projector "the death toll is catastrophic I must bow to their wishes, you must contact me" the recording of Bibble said before shutting off. Jason sighed before taking notice of Anakin who was wide awake sitting at the tables. "Are you alright Anakin" Jason asked him. "It's really cold" Anakin said rubbing his arms slightly. Jason smiles before walking over and removing his robe "you're used to a warm planet, space is naturally cold though" he said as he handed Anakin his robe. Anakin looked at him gratefully before noticing the sad look on Jason's face. "You look sad" he asked concerned. "I lived on Naboo I was five years old before the Jedi found me they said it was due to me unconsciously shielding my force energy until it got too great to shield" Jason smiled lightly before continuing"I may of been five years old but I had a good memory, because of this the Jedi let me stay in contact with my parents I have a sister the same age as you" Anakin smiled at that but said nothing "I'm worried about the Trade Federation's occupation on Naboo, if what the Governor said is true then my family may be dying" Jason finished a small tear falling before he wiped it away. Anakin fished in his pocket and handed Jason something "I thought since you gave me something I'd give you something too" he said. "What is it?" Jason asked while staring at the item. "I carved it out of a japor snippet it'll bring you good fortune" Anakin explained. Jason smiled "thank you Anakin, you know even in the short time we've known each other you've become like a brother to me" Jason told him. "I've never had a big brother before, I've lived my life as an only child" Anakin said. Jason put a hand on his shoulder "well now you do" Jason said as he removed his hand from Anakin's shoulder "get some rest, you have a busy day" he said as he walked out of the room. As he walked out he ran into Padme in her handmaiden outfit. "Hi" he said "hi" she muttered. The two stood in silence for a bit before Padme broke it "how's Anakin?" she asked. "he's alright, it'll take getting used to but I'm trying to make him feel better" Jason answered. "You try to much to make other people better, when are you gonna let someone help you?" she asked. "Thank you but I'll be fine" he said trying to deter her from the subject. "Jason, it's been ten years since we've seen each other but you haven't changed one bit". Jason looked at her questioningly "what do you mean?" he asked. "You're a horrible liar especially to the ones closest to you, I know you're worried about your parents, about your sister" Jason put up a hand to stop her "yes I am worried, I'm terrified about what must be happening to them but worrying won't help them or me I need to stay focused until then" Jason told her. He went to walk away but she grabbed him by the arm "just remember to come talk to me if you ever need to" she said softly. "I will" he promised as he walked away.
As the ship entered Coruscant's surface a few hours later Anakin went in the cockpit and sat with the pilot. "Coruscant the entire planet is one big city there's Chancellor Valorum's shuttle and look over there Senator Palpatine is waiting for us" the pilot said as they set the ship down on the landing plateform. Qui-gon, Obi-wan, and Jason walked down the ramp first followed by Anakin and Jar Jar. The Jedi of the group and Anakin bowed in respect for the Chancellor. They moved to the side allowing the Queen to greet Senator Palpatine and Chancellor Valorum. "It is a great gift to see you alive your majesty with the communications breakdown we've been very concerned I am anxious to hear your report on the situation" Senator Palpatine said before introducing the Chancellor. "May I introduce Supreme Chancellor Valorum" he said gesturing to the man next to him. "Welcome your highness it's an honor to finally meet you in person" The Chancellor said. "Thank you Supreme Chancellor" The Queen said as the group moved on. "I must relay to you how stressed everyone is about the current situation I've called for a special session in the Senate to hear your position" The Chancellor informed. "I thank you for your concern Chancellor" The Queen thanked. "There is a question of procedure but I'm quite confident we can overcome it" Senator Palpatine assured as him and the Queen walked away. Qui-gon turned to the Chancellor "I must speak to the Jedi council immediately the situation has become much more complicated" he said. Anakin looked back at his Jedi friends unsure what to do. Qui-gon nodded causing Anakin to point forward in uncertainty. Jason ushered him away with a smile. Anakin smiled and walked inside the speeder and it sped off.
Inside one of the Senate rooms Senator Palpatine and the Queen were discussing about the Senate session as Anakin and Jar Jar waited outside the door. "There is no stability only politics the Republic is not what it once was the Senate is full of greedy squabbling delegates, there is no interest in the common good I must be frank your majesty there is little chance the Senate will act on the invasion" Palpatine informed the Queen. "Chancellor Valorum seems to think there is hope" The Queen persisted. "If I may say so your majesty the Chancellor little real power he is mirrored by baseless accusations of corruption, the bureaucrats are in charge now" Palpatine disagreed. "What options have we?" The Queen asked. "Our best choice would be to push election for a stronger Supreme Chancellor one who can control the bureaucrats and give us justice you could pull a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum" Palpatine suggested. "Who's been our strongest supporter?" The Queen exclaimed. "Our only other choice would be to submit a plea to the courts" Palpatine offered. "The courts will take longer to decide things than the Senate, our people are dying Senator we must do something quickly to stop the Federation" The Queen said desperately. "To be realistic your majesty I think we're going to have to accept Federation control for the time being" Palpatine said plainly. "That is something I can not do" The Queen said defiantly.
At the Jedi Temple Qui-gon, Obi-wan and Jason stood before the Jedi council telling them about the warrior they encountered on Tatooine. "He was trained in the Jedi arts, my only conclusion is that it was a Sith Lord" Qui-gon said as the Masters looked at each other. "That's impossible the Sith have been extinct for over millennium" Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi recalled. "I don't believe the Sith could return without us knowing" Master Mace Windu agreed. "Ah hard to see the dark side is" Master Yoda informed. "We will pool all our resources to unravel this mystery we will discover the identity of you attacker may the Force be with you" Master Windu assured as the trio bowed and started to head out. Qui-gon stayed however "Master Qui-gon more to say have you?" Master Yoda asked. "With your permission my master I've encountered a vergence in the Force" he said. "A vergence you say?" Master Yoda asked. "Located around a person?" Master Windu asked as well. Qui-gon nodded "a boy his cells have the highest concentration of midiclorians I've seen in a lifeform, it is possible he was conceived BY the midiclorians" Qui-gon answered. "You refer to the prophecy to the one who will bring balance to the Force? You believe it's this boy?" Master Windu asked. "Gone through this once we have, believed to be young Jason has been" Master Yoda said. Jason took that as his turn to speak up "Masters I also recall mentioning that I knew that I was not the Chosen One, that I couldn't explain it but I have formed a Force bond with this boy" he told them. The masters looked at each other before looking back at Jason. "A bond?" Master Windu asked. Jason nodded "yes he is able to hear my thoughts and his with me, it encountered when he was in a pod race for his freedom" he told them. "I request that he be tested" Jason asked. "Hm trained to be a Jedi you and Qui-gon wish hm?" Master Yoda inquired. Jason and Qui-gon nodded "finding him was the will of the Force I have no doubt of that" Qui-gon stated. There was a brief pause before Master Windu spoke "bring him before us" the trio bowed and walked out.
At the Senate apartments Jason wanted to speak with Padme. He asked the guard and the guard informed the Queen. One of the handmaidens walked up to him "I'm sorry Jason but Padme is not here right now" she said. "Who is it?" the Queen asked. "Jason Pandora here to see Padme you're highness" the handmaiden answered. The Queen walked out and Jason did a double take and remembered who she really was "Sabe?" he muttered. The Queen's eyes widened "could you excuse us a moment?" she asked. The handmaidens nodded and the guards walked outside. When they did the Queen looked at Jason and gave him a quick hug "look at you, a Jedi? It's been too long my brother" the now known Sabe said. "Indeed it has sister, though I wish under better circumstances" Jason uttered sadly. "So are you and Padme you know?" Sabe asked gesturing with her hands. Jason's eyes widened "oh no um we I mean I-um" Jason stuttered for the first time in a long time. Sabe giggled "you want to but can't" she answered. Jason nodded "you know it's funny, when you were younger your parents and Padme's wanted you two together" she said. "Really?" Jason asked. Sabe nodded "then where is she? I would like to talk to her about Anakin" Jason told her. "I sent her on an arrand, I can't say much more" she answered. "I understand" Jason told her. "Anyways it was good to see you again, I have to go to the Senate meeting soon" Sabe said. Jason bowed and walked away.
In the Senate tower the Senate member waited for the meeting to start. "The chair recognizes the Senator from the sovereign system of Naboo" Chancellor Valorum boomed. "Supreme Chancellor delegates of the Senate a tragedy has occurred which started right here with the taxation of trade routes and now has engulfed our entire planet in the oppression of the Trade Federation" Senator Palpatine stated. "This is outrageous I object to the Senator's statement!" one of the members of the Trad Federation spat. "The chair has not recognized the Senator from the Trade Federation at this time" Chancellor Valorum spoke. "To state our aligations I present Queen Amidala recently elected ruler of the Naboo who speaks on our behalf" Palpatine said as Queen Amidala stood up. "Honorable representatives of the Republic I come before you of the gravest of circumstances Naboo's system has been invaded by the droid armies of the Trade-" she was cut off by the member of the Trade Federation "I object there is no proof! This is incredible we recommend commition be sent to Naboo to obtain the truth!" another Senate member spoke "the Congress of Malastar concurs with the honorable delegates of the Trade Federation a commission must be appointed!" "The point-" Chancellor Valorum started only to be stopped by his adviser. "In come the bureaucrats the true rulers of the Republic and on the payroll of the Trade Federation I might add, this is where Chancellor Valorum's strength will disappear" Palpatine whispered to Queen Amidala. "The point is conceeded will you defer your motion to allow a commission to explore the obligatory of your accusations?" Chancellor Valorum said to Queen Amidala. "I will not defer I come before you to resolve this attack on our sovereignty now! I was not elected to watch my people suffer and die while you discuss this matter of invasion in a comity! If this party is not capable of action I suggest new leadership is needed" Chancellor Valorum's face showed of shock "I move for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum's leadership" she said causing the crowd to go in uproar. "Order!" Valorum's adviser ordered. "Now they will elect a new Chancellor, a strong Chancellor one who will not let our tragedy continue" Palpatine told her as the crowd continued to chant "Vote now!"