Author's Notes: Wow. I've got over 600 reviews. Want to know what my 600th review was? A flame. The anonymous reviewer's name was cream.
All I can say is: "Cream? GO FIND SOME COFFEE AND FIND ANOTHER STORY TO FLAME."
I've had a rather annoying day today. I'm starting a new fad at my school in which I draw the comics now (rolls eyes...yes, I draw) along with 14 billion other things I do. Plus, I have really annoying teacher who needs a serious attitude adjustment (can anyone say a female version of Severus Snape? or I think that's what his name is any who) and my poor teacher, Mrs. Jill (she was my previous teacher who is now the Headmaster ((yes we have to call her that)) of our school), was in a car wreck. I was going to present my cartooning to her (she was in it) but decided against it, seeing how stiff she was from the car wreck. Plus, I nearly failed my Greek II test (I forgot all that we learned last year, kicks self), but I luckily knew all of the definitions for KAI instead of the normal 5, so I got some extra credit to make up for the ones that I missed.
On a lighter note, I found a ridiculous soundtrack on the internet that I'm listening to now. It was by total accident that I happened to find it on iTunes. And I burst into hysterical fits of laughter when I saw the cover. All I will say is that Emma Thompson and Arnold Shwarzenneger are in it. And that James Newton Howard wrote the score for the movie. The music is great (love the comical violins) The movie came out in 1994. Try and guess. And then you will probably shudder at the movie. It's weird...yes, I saw the trailer and burst into hysterical fits of laughter while blushing a brilliant shade of red. I'll never be able to see Arnold Shwarzenegger the same way. Ever. It's weird, gross, and freaky. There is one other actor in it, but saying his name will just totally give it away. I'm buying the soundtrack, if you must know.
Now, to answer a few anonymous reviews, minus the flame.
shelby: Yes, I apologize for the last few chapters, and I also will apologize for the shorter chapters since I have so much school work to do. The action...eh...I will try to help you out there, but as long as it fits with the story. You might like this particular chapter.
Jessica: What? I totally screwed up his name? shakes head vigorously and moans ERRR! That's what I get for reading a Jedi Apprentice quick reads at 12 o'clock at night! I'm sorry. And it looks like I'm too far ahead in the story to change it...mutters incoherently under her breath
LittleCountryDragon: YEAH! You discovered it! Woot!
obiwan359: Oooshh...that's not a nice year at all. Chemistry's nasty, isn't it? I nearly died trying to get all the stupid math right. And here I thought it would be cake considering you just had to do a lot of experiments. Of course, I was wrong. The math is crazy (I have made a new friend...my calculator) and just measuring things is like trying to pull an inch knot through a millimeter (heh heh...) And yes, they will pair up soon. They will. At age 16, will kind of be the starting point, although I've tried to slide some things in there just to show affection between them. Anyways...thanks for the lovely review.
Ok...now onto the next chapter. Sorry to keep you all waiting. :)
Chapter 50
Explosion
Kavar was lying face down on the couch in his father's vast apartment in the Senate building, his head rather undignifyingly stuck in a pillow. He had a horrible headache that it seemed nothing could cure. He needed the spice. It was the only way he was going to feel better.
He turned his head around only to find his Father staring him right in the face.
"Kavar. I know I have not adressed it up until this point, but the spice is killing you. As a Sith, it is important that you keep a strong build for the intense battles you are likely to receive. So far, you have lost more weight than I have ever imagined although You are my last hope in an apprenticeship," Palpatine said. "The spice must be burned, Kavar."
Kavar's eyes glazed over and he looked at his father intently, not bothering to sit up from the couch.
"Father-"
"Did I give you permission to speak?" Palpatine hissed.
This was a new one for Kavar. Yes, his father sometimes did this, but only sometimes. He supposed it was one of those times.
"Withdrawal...symptoms..." Kavar managed to croak out, his gums feeling like they had acid in them.
"You must suffer that alone," Palpatine said. "It will be another step in your apprenticeship that you must overcome."
Kavar let a deep growl resound in his throat, and his eyes flashed, but only for a brief moment. He wasn't able to keep his anger for long until he began to sweat uncontrollably again.
"Please...don't..." Kavar begged helplessly. He was quickly becoming desperate for the spice.
An instant flash of fury spread across his Father's face. Palpatine's eyes turned yellow and he growled low and deep before letting out a terrible yell and using his Darkside Force Lightning to seriously shock Kavar.
Kavar yelled inhumanely as the sparks of electricity flew off of him and steam rose from his toasted body.
"Begging!" Palpatine boomed. "BEGGING!"
Kavar felt his stomach twist in knots as he realized what his father was about to do.
"We are NOT COWARDS!" Palpatine shouted as he suddenly kicked Kavar in the ribs.
Kavar tried to catch his breath after the fury of his father left him bruised.
"What kind of REPRESENTATION do you have for the SITH! Sniveling COWARDS!" Palpatine yelled again, shocking his son again with a furious Lightning storm.
Kavar tried to keep breathing, but he felt as if he was slowly losing his air...and he suddenly figured out why he isn't getting enough air.
His father was slowly choking him.
"THIS WILL TEACH YOU," Palpatine said in the utmost darkest tone he could possibly use.
He slowly lifted up his right hand and through the Force grabbed Kavar's throat, causing him to choke even more. He then took out of Kavar's pockets a package of spice with the Force and threw it on the ground, spilling it's horrendous contents on the floor.
Palpatine, still having a hold on his son's throat, took his free hand and pointed it at the spice.
He then let the electricity release from his hand and set it on the spice.
Kavar let out a raspy cry, but his Father did not listen. His Father continued to pour on the electricity and suddenly...
There was an explosion that shook the entire building...and destroyed all of the top floor windows.
Keira awoke with a gasp. She heard and felt a large explosion coming from the north end of Coruscant. She jumped out of bed and quickly began changing from her Jedi night gown to her regular Jedi robes, feeling she would be needed soon.
She was grateful for the shaded windows so she could change half-naked and still look out the window. The whole top of the Senate building had been blown out and was now sending billowing black clouds into the polluted night sky.
"Anakin!" she yelled while fumbling with her heavy boots. "Anakin!"
Anakin had already known the explosion was going to take place. He was fully clothed and he was now peeking his head through the door. "Keira, hurry up! They need us!"
Keira finally managed to get her boot on and grabbed her lightsaber.
"Where's Dad?" she asked.
"Running through the hallways; we've got to catch up with him," Anakin said.
Keira nodded and they ran out the door. "How did...you know?" Keira asked as they were running through the hallways clogged with running Jedi.
"I had a vision," Anakin said. "I told Obi-Wan to stay on the watch. It was pretty vivid. And I had a feeling it was going to happen tonight."
Keira nodded. It was a rather special power for him. Prophesying.
They continued to run faster and faster until they reached end of the first hallway and ran inside one of the stairwells since the elevators were being used. Anakin's comlink suddenly chirped.
"Yes, Master?" he asked as they were both sliding down the stairwell rails and then hopping off at each landing.
"Meet me in the parking lanes," Obi-Wan said. "We've been asked by the Council to go and see if the Chancellor's alright. The explosion came from within his quarters."
"Yes, Master," Anakin said once more before turning off the comlink. "Come on," Anakin said, motioning for Keira to follow him.
Once they were in the garage, Anakin's comlink chirped again. "I can't wait for you," Obi-Wan said. "You'll have to use one of the spare hovercars and hotwire them. I have a bad feeling about this."
"Will do, Master," Anakin said, flipping off his comlink and then immediately choosing a hovercar, once again motioning for Keira to follow him.
Keira hopped in, and took a moment to catch her breath. Hopefully the old creep died in the explosion, Keira thought dryly.
Thankfully, Keira had her mental shields up so Anakin could not hear any of her thoughts.
He quickly hotwired the hovercar, backed out, and flew out of the parking lanes and then flew into the air.
They went at abominable speeds in the hovercar. For once though, Keira got a thrill out of it.
They soon got to the Senate building and the hovercar was soon parked in the emergency landing pad.
Anakin and Keira hopped out, seeing Obi-Wan's hovercar through the smoke.
:Keira? Hold your breath. Remember how I taught you to hold your breath like the Jedi that can hold their breath for hours, even days at a time? Now would be a good time to hold your breath like that: Obi-Wan said.
Keira knew she had to or else she wouldn't survive in the intoxicating fumes.
She slowly took in a deep, deep breath and held it, allowing the Force to create an invisible shield around her to keep her from the fumes and to also keep her from losing her breath.
She then let Anakin lead the way through the smoke.
Since they were holding their breaths, it was impossible to talk so telepathy was definitely in order.
:Follow me: Anakin said, moving his hands and pointing in which direction it was safe to go. The Senate stairwell.
:Has everyone been evacuated, Dad: Keira asked her father.
It took a few moments for her father to reply. :Yes, but no one could find or could go up into the Chancellor Palpatine's quarters since the air was so poisonous. We'll have to go there instead. Are you taking the stairwells:
Keira replied::Yes: and followed Anakin through the toxic haze.
Finally, they reached the top, and Obi-Wan had barely made it to the Chancellor's apartment but he was blocked by a large piece of debris that was in front of the door that both Anakin and Keira would have to help in moving.
Keira and Anakin ran beside Obi-Wan who was drenched in sweat and terribly disheveled and not covered in ash.
:We lift on three: he said. ::One...Two...Three:
All of them harmoniously worked together to move the blasted debris and then quickly opened the door.
They were shocked by what they saw.
Author's Notes: Sorry for the short chapter...again. But I hope the action made up for the shortness. Anyways, I hope you like the chapter. AND PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW! I'M BEGGING YOU! ;)
