Before we get into this I just want to say that I'm loving the responses and suggestions that you all are giving me. I'm very happy that this fic is getting love from so many in a short amount of time. Keep going with the suggestions. Also to answer a question I keep getting. No, this reaction is not just for historical stuff and real life things. This chapter is evidence that I will be providing entertainment, so keep on with the suggestions. Anyway, without further ado, let's get on with the story.
Vima looked at everyone in the room for a moment. "Before I start this next Vid, I do have a question." He says. The Council looks at each other for a moment before Plo Koon speaks.
"Ask away Vima."
"What is the quality of your HoloDrama regarding story, comedy, and so on?" The AI asks.
This was an unexpected question. "I'd say they are pretty good. But I can't say I've really paid attention to anything because of the war." Rex says in a sort of confused tone getting a few nods along with him. "Why do you ask?"
Vima smiles a bit. "The Terrans pride themselves on being masters of a few things. War, culinary arts, and entertainment are probably their biggest."
Padme perks up at hearing about culinary arts and entertainment. Perhaps if she were to learn more, it would make things easier when they actually see the planet. Despite Vima saying that they couldn't go now, he didn't say anything about later. "Can we see some of this?" She asks getting a nod from Vima.
"Of course. I will provide some food from the planet as well as show you one of the funnier things from Terran Entertainment history." He states. His eyes glow and the machine activates creating multiple items of food. Padme walks over and takes one. It's a small red ball with a stem on it that's not even filling the palm of her hand.
"What is this?" She asks.
"That is a Cherry. A fruit and popular for its sweetness and how well it goes with many desserts. Usually it's has a seed inside, but I took the liberty of removing the seed." He explains as the Senator of Naboo takes a bite from the fruit. Flavor exploding in her mouth as she tastes the sweetness. She smiles happily.
"This is amazing!" She exclaims as she looks at the other foods. She takes another red one, but this one is slightly bigger and has little green things and some small leaves on top.
"That is a strawberry." Vima states. "Another popular fruit used in many forms. Those little green spots you see all over are actually small seeds. But do be careful to not eat the portion with the leaves."
The Senator nods and eats the strawberry. Again she gushes as the sweet fruit fills her mouth with flavor. Anakin walks over and tries one. "Hmm. This is actually pretty good."
The Council looks at the food for a bit before shrugging and deciding to partake in the eating as well. All agreeing that the fruits are great. But Ahsoka sees something that draws her attention. A small cardboard box. "Hey Vima, what's this?" The Torgruta asks walking over to it. The AI smiles widely and goes over to it.
"This is arguably one of Earth's most popular dishes and one that has the most variety." He says as Ahsoka opens the box. It was circular with a yellow substance that was melted onto it with small red circles on it with a thick end to it. "This is Pizza. A cooked piece of dough, tomato sauce, cheese, and whatever toppings you desire."
The Torgrutan teen nods and takes a slice. A triangular shape before she takes a bite out of it. As soon as it touches her tongue, her eyes go wide and her mind explodes as she keeps on eating it. She looks over at Anakin. "Master! You've got to try this!" She says as she takes another bite. Anakin walks over and takes a slice before he takes a bite as well. His eyes go wide.
"Woah." The Chosen One says in shock. "This is...great! I don't think I've ever had anything like this." But then he gets an idea. "Hey Padme, maybe you could bring some of this food over when you are doing some of your political talks or parties."
The Senator nods in approval. "That's a great idea!"
"Maybe I can bring this stuff to the boys after missions." Rex says to himself. "Maybe boost morale and give them something good."
"I take it you're enjoying the food?" Vima asks them all, to which he gets nods in return. "Good. Now we shall begin the next viewing. This is more comedic in tone. This is, Monty Python and the Holy Grail." With that, the Holovid starts playing.
The scene starts with triumphant music as Arthur and Patsy move through the lush forest. Arthur galloping as Patsy hits two coconut shells together while having a large bag on his back.
"Wait hold on, what are they doing?" Obi-Wan asks looking at seeing the way Arthur moves and what Patsy is doing behind him.
"The people who made this film did not have enough money to get horses to ride on, so they had to use coconut shells instead. Despite this, this act has made the movie even more of a classic in terms of comedy." Vima explains.
For some reason, Ahsoka, Rex, and Padme all got an image in their head with Obi-Wan in the place of Arthur and Anakin acting as Patsy with a scowl on his face. They had to cover their mouths to keep a laugh inside. (AN: Seriously, there is fanart of that and I love it.)
The music cuts out as the screen switches to a fight between two people, but it's hard to tell as the screen goes right back to Arthur and Patsy as they keep going. Then the screen switches again to the fight before going back to the duo. The music cuts out once more as a black Knight hits his opponent with the handle of a longsword.
"Well this is something." Mace says unsure of what to think. "You did say this is comedic right?" He asks getting a nod from Vima.
The screen goes back to Arthur and Patsy as they arrive to see the black Knight fighting a green Knight. The music keeps going until it stops at the Green Knight going for a swing with his sword, which the Black Knight dodges. The two clash swords with the black Knight swinging downwards and the green Knight blocking it. The Green Knight goes to kick the black Knight and follow with a hit to the helmet.
"Pretty good, but sloppy." Aayla says.
The Green Knight goes for a downward swing but the Black Knight blocks it with his blade before pushing the Green Knight back and hitting him in the gut with the handle of his sword, and then a hit to the back knocking the Green Knight down. He goes for a stab but the Green Knight gets out of the way.
"Impressive." Anakin says crossing his arms.
The screen goes to Arthur and Patsy's faces as they look on before going back to the two knights. The blades slide off each other before the Black Knight kicks the other in the groin.
This caused most of the men in the room with the exception of Yoda, Mace, and Plo to wince and some of the women to smile a small bit.
The Knight goes for a swing down on the man who was now on the ground but he rolls out of the way. The Green Knight puts his hands together and hits the Black Knight in the head to knock him down. Arthur and Patsy look on still. The Green Knight then grabs a Morningstar and goes to swing it down on the Black Knight, but he grabs the wrist and kicks him over.
"Impressive, this Black Knight is." Yoda says as he watches the fight.
"I wonder what they are fighting about." Plo says to no one in particular.
The Green Knight grabs a mace and swings down, but the Black Knight blocks it with his sword and the two struggle for a bit before the Black Knight throws the other Knight off. Arthur and Patsy look on impressed as the two get up. The Black Knight turns around to see the Green Knight yelling and charging at him with an axe above his head. In response, the Black Knight throws his sword into the small slit on the Green Knight's helmet, impaling his head, killing him as blood comes out.
Everyone in the room with the exception of Vima looks on in shock at what just happened. Padme and Ahsoka had their mouths open in shock and Anakin coughed out as he was taking another bite of pizza as he saw it.
"I thought you said this was comedic." Aayla Secura stated as she recovered from her shock.
"I did, and it is. Wait and see." Vima replied.
Arthur and Patsy look at each other as the Green Knight falls to the ground and the Black Knight picks his sword from the corpse. Arthur and Patsy look at each other again before galloping and clapping coconuts over to the Black Knight, who had the blade of his sword toward the ground and his hands on the hilt. Arthur and Patsy stop.
Arthur: You fight with the strength of many men, Sir Knight.
Black Knight:...
Arthur looks confused for a moment.
Arthur: I am Arthur, King of the Britains!
Black Knight:...
"Not much of a talker is he." Rex states crossing his arms as he looks on.
Arthur: I seek the finest and the bravest knights in the land to join me in my court of Camelot.
Black Knight:...
Arthur looks at Patsy for a moment.
Arthur: You have proved yourself worthy! Will you join me?
Black Knight:...
"I'm gonna take that as a no." Anakin jokes.
"Yeesh, he has less social skills than a droid." Ahsoka says.
Arthur looks down for a moment before looking back up at the Knight.
Arthur: You make me sad. So be it. Come Patsy.
The two begin to move until...
Black Knight: None shall pass!
Arthur: What?
Black Knight: None Shall Pass!
"Well would you look at that, he does talk." Anakin smiles.
"Maybe you should take a lesson from this man Anakin, he knows when not to speak." Obi-Wan says to the Chosen One getting a few chuckles from Rex, Ahsoka, and Padme.
Arthur: I have no quarrel with you good Sir Knight. But I must cross this bridge.
"Wait a minute." Obi-Wan says. "Is the Black Knight keeping people from crossing...that small bridge?"
Vima nods.
"So he killed that other Knight..all because he wanted to cross the bridge?!" Padme exclaims.
"That is so..." Ahsoka starts.
"Stupid." Mace says as he pinched the bridge of his nose. "This great Knight killed the other all over a small piece of land."
Black Knight: Then you shall die.
Arthur: I command you, as King of the Britains, to stand aside.
Black Knight: I move...for no man.
"How dumb this is aside, guys got stuff to go against royalty." Rex says as he started smiling a bit.
Arthur: So be it!
Arthur draws his sword and the Black Knight lifts his sword up.
"This is gonna be good." Obi-Wan says as he relaxes in his chair.
The Black Knight swings at Arthur, but he blocks it as Patsy moves to safety. The two clashing swords again before the Black Knight swings down, only for Arthur to step aside. The Knight goes for two more strikes that Arthur avoids before charging in. Arthur goes for a swing but the Knight ducks. The Knight swings once more and is hit in the helmet by Arthur bringing the handle down on it. Patsy smiles from a tree.
The two clash blades again and Arthur moves causing the Knight to go forward. The two clash blades once more before Arthur finally cuts the Knight's left arm off.
"Ooh." Almost everyone said as Anakin grabbed his robotic hand out of instinct.
"Guess that's the end of the battle." Mace says.
"Agreed. Put up a fight, the Black Knight did." Yoda states.
But they were just about to be proven wrong.
Arthur and the Knight are seen as the Knight looks over to where his arm once was, which was squirting out blood.
Arthur: Now stand aside worthy adversary.
But then, the Black Knight said a few words. Words that shocked everyone in the room. But they seemed to have forgotten that this fake anyway.
Black Knight: 'Tis but a scratch.
"I'm sorry what?" Mace said incredulously. "Did he just say what I think he said?"
"He did." Mundi states also shocked.
"He lost his entire arm, and it's like he felt nothing." Aayla says.
"How is he not screaming out in pain?" Plo asked surprised.
Obi-Wan looks over at Anakin with a smile. "It seems this Knight can handle more than you Anakin."
Arthur: A scratch!? Your arm's off!
Black Knight: No it isn't.
Arthur points at the arm with his sword.
Arthur: Well what's that then!?
The Black Knight looks over at his arm.
Black Knight: I've had worse.
Arthur: You liar!
It was at this moment that everyone started to chuckle a bit. Padme was struggling to not laugh at this. 'No. No. Padme you are better than this. Just imagine that Anakin is in the Knight's place.' But all that did was give her an image of Anakin saying the same thing after he got his arm cut off by Count Dooku and that just made it even funnier to her for some reason. She let out a snort of laughter.
Black Knight: Come on ya pansy!
The Black Knight swings his sword a few times which gets blocked by Arthur. It isn't until he starts running that his other arm gets cut off by Arthur.
The chuckles in the room started to get a bit louder as Anakin couldn't stop himself from laughing even though he was the victim of getting a limb cut off.
Arthur: Victory is mine!
He gets down on his knee and lowers his head.
Arthur: We thank thee Lord, for ou-
He gets cut off by the Black Knight kicking him in the head.
That got a few laughs from everyone in the room. "At least he's determined." Rex says.
The Black Knight keeps kicking Arthur.
Black Knight: Come on then!
Arthur: What!?
Black Knight: Have at you!
Arthur gets up as the Knight jumps around a bit.
Arthur: You are indeed brave Sir Knight, but the fight is mine!
Black Knight: Ooh had enough eh?
Arthur: Look you stupid bastard, you've got no arms left!
"Somehow I doubt that's gonna stop him." Padme says as she starts laughing more.
Black Knight: Yes I have.
Arthur: LOOK!
The Black Knight looks over to his lack of a right arm as well.
Black Knight: Just a flesh wound.
Laughter breaks out in the Chambers as the Jedi, Senator, and Clone start letting out their laughs. "I don't know why, but I just imagine Anakin acting like this!" Ahsoka says through giggles.
"You know what Snips, maybe I will." Anakin says as he could just imagine him saying this if he got another limb cut off.
The Black Knight starts kicking again.
Arthur: Look stop that!
Black Knight: Chicken! Chicken!
Arthur: Look I'll have your leg!
Another kick.
Arthur: Right!
He swings his sword and cuts off the right leg of the Knight, who is now hopping on his final leg.
"This is so ridiculous." Mace said trying to fight a smile.
Black Knight: Right! I'll do you for that!
Arthur: You'll what!?
Black Knight: Come here!
Arthur looks annoyed as the Knight is right against him.
Arthur: What are you gonna do? Bleed on me?
Black Knight: I'M INVINCIBLE!
"How has he not died!?" Anakin calls out. "They aren't using lightsabers so he should be bleeding out!"
"Did you not hear him Anakin? He's invincible." Obi-Wan says with a smile. "Come on, catch up."
Arthur: You're a loony.
Black Knight: The Black Knight always triumphs! Have at you!
He starts chargi-err hopping at Arthur again who is very annoyed.
Black Knight: Come on then!
Arthur has had enough and cuts off the Knight's final leg. The Knight looks down to see the loss of his limbs before looking up at Arthur, who was putting his sword away.
Black Knight: Alright. We'll call it a draw.
Arthur motions for Patsy to come out.
Arthur: Come Patsy!
The two get together and get moving again, leaving the limbless Knight behind.
Black Knight: Oh oh I see. Running away eh? You yellow bastards come back here and get what's coming to you! I'LL BITE YOUR LEGS OFF!
The Holovid ends.
The entire room was filled with laughter, even Yoda couldn't help but join in. Some of the women were in tears, namely Ahsoka and Padme while Rex broke down and was laughing hard. This went on for a good few minutes before it died down.
"How did we laugh this hard?" Plo asks.
"Perhaps it has to do with your time in the war. Maybe some humor helped you out." Vima suggests.
"He's right, this war has gotten stressful. And this definitely made my night." Anakin says.
"So Vima, what are you going to show us next?" Obi-Wan asks.
"A War Hero." He states getting the attention of everyone in the room. "His name is Desmond Doss."