Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound

by SuperHeroTimeFan

After Sonia's sacrifice, Ahsoka, now a Jedi Knight, and the Young Justice, with Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka's new Padawan, Katooni, and new and old friends, race to stop Darth Maul and the DarkSiders as they slowly grow. But while Ahsoka is now a Jedi Knight, what new challenges lie in the way? Will the Clone Wars make or break our heroes? What secrets lie ahead? Read to find out!

13. Madame Chancellor

Happy New Years, everyone! How are you all doing? Did you have an awesome Christmas? I sure hope you did. I am SuperHeroTimeFan, and I am coming back to you on the first day of 2018 with a brand-new Chapter for my best Star Wars and Young Justice Crossover Story of the Ahsoka-Verse Stories, Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound! It warms my heart to be back here. It's very rare that I release Chapters so soon. I'm doing my best to keep up with my tradition. College hasn't started, but I feel like my life will be a whole lot busier than the previous ones, since I'm due to graduate next year. Still, I thank you all for helping me to come so far during the years. I especially would like to thank MinuteMan76, MartyrFan, Jacqueline Karst, Logan GC, FusionBase27A, Ezra Wren, Ultimate Advent Story Dude VII, Eubulon Zenith Extreme, Geo Hikari The 2nd, Cycomatrix Eternal, fire-storm-amagi, The REAL Doom Marine 54, Hay Lin x Tsukasa Kadoya, Ross Blum the IV, Rebel Sabine Bridger, HarmonyGirl567, Riku Soncazenosee, Dwayne McDuffie, Bowser3000000, animebella09, Slade The Terminator, High Supreme King Of Awesome, Tines Sensahthe, Ultra Neo Kamen Rider 15, Awesometacular Extravaganza, 17lakect, Spartan of Chaos, dragonslayerajahn, DJ Meltdown of Ground Xero, Just a Crazy-Man, Sleeping Skeleton, Nibra Ha Rishon, Mr. FNAF Fan-Gamer, LadyStar10, Neos the Final Builder, 1049, ToLegitt2Quit, RebeccaSnow23, Carlos Jacob, Armando Andres Romero Lozano 7, Wolfslick, CT7567Rules, Outplace, TheGreatGodzilla, Darth Sicarius, AbbyDobbie, Maximus Potter, Darth Khan, Virgil1989 The Crossover King, and most importantly of all, the Guest Reviewers. You all help me so much in coming so far. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Now, before I start us off with the first Chapter for Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound of 2018, I must address the review made by Carlos Jacob. I have not played Star Wars: Battlefront II, but my Cousins got it for Christmas with other PlayStation 2 Games. I also have not played the Star Wars Jedi Challenges Augmented Reality Game. I can try to have Green Arrow, Red Arrow, Artemis, Shado, Huntress, Arrowette, Chewbacca and Tarfful team up and fight together after the events of Young Justice: Invasion. It sounds like an interesting idea. Yes, the events from the Star Wars The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels Magazine Comics will be canon in my Story, as are the rest of the Novels. Ahsoka and the Young Justice will learn about how Count Dooku fell to the Dark Side, but not just yet. I can try to have Schools for stuff from the Expanded Universe on Earth and vice-versa. I don't know much about Tarkin's wife, but I'll look him up when I get the chance. Thanks for letting me know. Your idea of Anakin, Obi-Wan, Batman and Superman working together on a mission sounds interesting. I can try it. I had no idea about Count Dooku's family. Very interesting. Thanks for bringing that up. Now, with that out of the way, here is my brand-new Chapter to start off the New Year of 2018! Please be sure to review, rate, and as always, please be sure to enjoy!

Chapter 13: Madame Chancellor

Your Goodness Is Your Own Power.

An alliance forged! Coming to the realization that the Clone Wars will get nowhere with them battling each other, Ezra Bridger and Sabine Wren convince Chancellor Padmé Amidala and Separatist Leader Count Dooku to join forces to fight against the threat of Darth Maul's Shadow Collective. Making their first mark against them in the Battle of Lothal, the Shadow Collective and its Legion of Doom are sent running in the damaged and now-vulnerable RUINATION. Now, with the first victory of the newly-formed Allied Forces, stand-in Chancellor Padmé Amidala boards the EQUINOX to bid farewell to members of the Young Justice for times with their families back on Earth.

Onboard the Equinox, Padmé Amidala was with Ahsoka, Anakin, Serra, Katooni, Barriss and Miss Martian as a Republic Freighter arrived. In front of them were Robin, Kid Flash, Rocket and Zatanna, all carrying bags with them. Standing with the Jedi and the Justice League Representatives were Aqualad, Superboy, Artemis, Lux and Saw.

"Ahsoka, thank you again for giving us a chance to go back to our families on Earth," Kid Flash said. "It's very rare that we get this chance to see them again."

"I'm glad that Batman approved," Ahsoka said. "In fact, the League and I agreed to a monthly commute back to Earth for everyone," she added on. "A little time to spend with your families and all that."

"Well, I have no family on Earth, but I'll be glad when Barbara gets here," Jaybo said. "I can't wait to show her what we have in store here."

"Red Arrow and Jade agreed to come too," Artemis said. "It'll give us a good chance to get back together again."

"As you always wanted for us, Artemis." Paula said.

"Kal-El and Kara were nice enough to come here, see the new Brothers I made," Connor said. "Of course, I'll be going back to the Kent Farm, but I don't want to spend time away from M'gann."

"Well, I hope you all have a good time with your families," Padmé said. "We'll try to manage without you until you return."

"Thanks," Zatanna said as she and Robin held hands. "With the Shadow Collective on the run from us…"

"And with Thawne in Republic Custody, I guess we're safe for now," Robin said. "Try not to get into too much trouble while we're gone."

"We can't keep any promises," Katooni teased. "But we will miss you while you're away."

"We'll be back," Rocket said before looking to her watch. "Best be off. My Mom will want to know how I'm doing."

"Have a safe trip!" Anakin called out.

The Young Justice members boarded the Republic Freighter. It took off out of the Equinox and started to fly off towards Ryloth, where the Vortex was. As soon as they made the Jump to Lightspeed, another Republic Freighter came out of Hyperspace, making its way towards the Equinox. Surrounding it were Superman and Supergirl. The two landed inside of the Hangar Bay, deactivating their Space Suits before the Shuttle they were with landed.

"Nice of Batgirl, Beast Boy, Kara, Cheshire, Red Arrow and Superman to come here," Ahsoka said. "While the others are away, we can at least have a good time with our old friends."

"Yeah, I agree," Kara said as she walked over. "Sorry, Super-Hearing. Couldn't resist it."

"How's it going, Cousins?" Connor asked as Superman walked over. "There's a whole lot I want to show and tell you."

"And we can't wait to hear and see it," Superman said. "Nice work on making that hit against the Shadow Collective and the Legion of Doom."

"Well, if anyone needs me, I'll be back in my office," Padmé said. "We have to make sure that all Republic and Separatist Forces don't cause any hostility with each other." She said before she got on board her Naboo Royal Shuttle.

Meanwhile, over the Drazkel System, the Ruination pulled out of Hyperspace. Lady Shiva angrily looked out from the Bridge as it hovered over one of the moons, which was littered with skeletons of Aliens that had been there before them.

"What are we doing here?" General Zod asked. "The Drazkel System isn't claimed by the Republic or the Separatists."

"This was the last place Lord Maul told me to bring us after we evacuated all our forces from Mustafar," Lady Shiva explained. "He says the Planet has significant energy sources we can use to our advantage," she added on before looking to Rook Kast. "Give me s status report," she ordered. "How bad are we looking?"

"That last hit we took brought us down to forty percent power," Rook Kast reported. "Deathbolt is working to fix the Star Forge, but until the Generators have finished self-repairing, we can't take this Warship anywhere."

"Understood," Lady Shiva said. She turned around just as C-3PX came onto the Bridge. "Dos Bridger or Wren do any damage to Lord Maul or the Saxon Brothers?" She asked.

"Aside from taking the Darksaber, there's nothing they did," C-3PX replied. "However, it seems that they are starting to awaken."

"Really?" Lady Shiva asked. "Summon Komari Vosa. Let no one disturb us while we speak with Lord Maul." She ordered.

In the Medical Bay, several medical droids were checking on Darth Maul, Gar Saxon and Tiber Saxon. Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa waited for the three to emerge, both remaining where they stood and remaining calm.

Soon, Darth Maul came out, followed by Gar Saxon and Tiber Saxon. Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa both bowed before their Master and the founder of the Shadow Collective. He took a while to regain his senses before seeing his two Apprentices kneeling before him.

"Lord Maul…" Komari Vosa started out.

"You're awake… at last." Lady Shiva finished.

"Yes…" Darth Maul said. "Yet, in my absence, I sense trouble," he said. "What has happened?"

"The Republic and the Separatists have joined forces," Lady Shiva said. "Their combined efforts have succeeded in bringing damage to the Ruination, and they have taken Thawne as their prisoner."

"Yet I still see the Ruination around me, intact," Darth Maul said. "Though we have faced defeat, your leadership has nonetheless kept our forces strong. Well done."

"Thank you, my Master," Lady Shiva said. "But the damage we sustained has prevented us from using the Ruination to take the rest of our forces for attack. Repairs are still underway. We are safe here in the Drazkel System for now, but we will need to strike back at this unified Alliance hard to show the Galaxy that we are still the Warriors of the Dark Side of the Force, a force to be reckoned with."

"We must build up on our resources first," Darth Maul said. "We must build up our army and reinforce our Fleet if we are not to be underestimated. The blow that we have been dealt means nothing. All I want is to fight wisely, not desperately."

"We have over a dozen systems allied with us," Komari Vosa said. "What else do we need?"

"The data disc C-3PX retrieved contains files on Republic bases throughout the Outer Rim, as well as the Unknown Regions," Darth Maul explained. "One of them houses a living beast from Tatooine… a Krayt Dragon."

"Have you ever tamed such a monster before?" Lady Shiva asked.

Darth Maul grinned. "Yes…" he hissed, causing Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa to gasp quietly. "Ready our forces. Ready the Legion. Once we are ready, we set off," he said. "But first… send the Chancellor a little gift… something to tell her that I have returned."

Back on Coruscant, Anakin walked with Padmé through the halls back to her office. She looked around, seeing representatives of the Separatist Alliance talk with Senators and Delegates of the Republic. She saw Sarah, James and Henri walk by. Immediately, she made her way towards them.

"Ms. Phillips," Padmé said. "Would you like to speak with someone about the Battle of Lothal?" She asked. "I can connect you with some of the people and soldiers who fought."

"Thank you, Chancellor Amidala," Sarah said. "Can you call for a Gunship to take us up to the Equinox?"

"Of course," Padmé said. "I'll be right on it."

"Merci." Henri said before he, James and Sarah walked off.

Anakin smiled before he and Padmé continued to walk to the office. Lott Dod came to her next.

"Chancellor," Lott Dod said with respect. "By any chance, will you accept a new line of Droids to help you with your new Security Bureau here on Coruscant?" He asked. "I have consulted with them, and I am willing to let your workers make adjustments to them to help suit your needs."

"Thank you, Senator Dod," Padmé said. "I will put it into consideration."

Lott Dod nodded and walked off. As he did, Padmé let out a sigh, finally seeing the Chancellor's office in front of her. Anakin led her into it. As soon as they were inside, she walked over to the chair and sat down, looking exhausted.

"Everything alright?" Anakin asked. "I thought you had all this under control."

"I do, but being a Chancellor is just like my years as the Queen," Padmé replied. "I have meetings to attend, matters to address, and now that we have finally joined forces with the Separatists to take on the Shadow Collective, something I've been longing for to happen, my duties have become more difficult by tenfold."

"Palpatine never said this would be an easy task," Anakin said. "Being the Chancellor is a big responsibility. No one gets used to it over night."

"Being Chancellor is like being Queen," Padmé stated. "Like my first year as Queen. I can't keep up."

"And like most Chancellors, you might have a high bounty on your head, making you open to attack," Anakin added on before he reached for his pack, taking out a new lightsaber hilt. It looked like his first, only with a thinner neck and a blue gem on the side of the emitter. "And in case you are attacked, and you're by yourself, I made this, just for you. An Anniversary Present."

Padmé smiled. "Thank you, Ani," she said. She suddenly gasped and smacked herself on the head. "Our Wedding Anniversary! I almost forgot!"

"Don't worry, don't let that get in your way," Anakin said with reassurance. "We'll get to that later when we both have time."

Padmé sighed with relief. "Oh, God. Thank you, Anakin." She said.

"No problem," Anakin said before reaching into his Utility Belt, pulling out a comlink. "Also, here's the new comlink you requested," he said. "I made the necessary adjustments you commissioned, so now you should be able to contact anyone without the transmission being hacked."

"Thanks, Anakin," Padmé said as she was handed on her new comlink. "You know, I'm really looking forward to our Anniversary Date," she said. "I even picked out a perfect place on Naboo, by the lake."

"Your duties come first… Chancellor," Anakin said, causing Padmé to blush a little. "Now, if you excuse me, I have to deliver some more comlinks to the Neo Young Justice members who just got here," he said as he backed away. "I've been working on something special for each member, even the original ones who left, and I'm going to give Ahsoka a demonstration of them," he explained. "I'll tell you more about it when I get back."

"Thank you, Ani," Padmé said. "And… May the Force be with you."

"And you… always." Anakin said before he walked out of the room.

Padmé smiled. She took a look at the new comlink and put it onto her hand. She suddenly felt a lump under it and reached for what it was. She pulled out a piece that fit onto her hand, one with a blue crystal-looking circular piece.

"Hmm…" Padmé said as she inspected her new comlink. "Nice touch, Ani."

Aboard the Equinox, Captain Rex and Fives were speaking with Connor, Superman and Kara.

"Your Son… he's quite popular, Sir," Captain Rex said to Superman. "He may not have been born into the Clone Ranks, but he's the finest soldier that we've ever had from your Galaxy."

"Is that so?" Superman asked.

"Didn't know you were quite a celebrity here, Cuz." Kara teased Connor.

"He saved Kamino," Fives said. "In our book, someone who fights for what he believes in and puts his life on the line for others makes him a 501st ARC Trooper."

"You have a right to be proud of Connor," Ahsoka said as she walked over. "They may not be related, but they're definitely brothers."

"Well, I'm glad we're expanding the family," Kara mused. "Of course, we'd need to build some more rooms back at the Kent Farm…"

"A farm's not so bad," Rex said. "We can definitely move—"

"Well, that's a big IF," Superman said. "I'd have to see what Martha and Jon think first."

Ahsoka smiled before looking over towards Red Arrow and Jade talking with Artemis and Paula.

"You clean up good, Mom," Jade said. "Not every day you get to walk again."

"Not every day I get remarried either," Paula said. "I know you two might not be fond of Will, but at least give him a chance."

"Is Sportsmaster here?" Red Arrow asked.

"Helped us on Lothal, yes," Artemis replied. "But in respect to the Alliance we've forged with the Separatists, he's holding off on handing Tarkin his ass."

"Young lady… language," Admiral Tarkin said playfully as he came over. Artemis smiled at him before he kissed Paula on the cheek. He cleared his throat and held his hand out to Jade. "You must be Artemis's Sister. I have heard a great deal about you and Red Arrow during your time on Earth."

"I've heard a great deal about you too," Jade said to Admiral Tarkin, cautiously shaking his hand. "Where did you learn Court Justice?"

"Don't start a fight…" Paula sang softly.

"What?" Jade asked defensively. "We know what he did."

"Well, let's try not to have two people who want to kill him," Ahsoka said as she walked over, causing both Admiral Tarkin and Jade to feel their hands from each others' tight grips. "Otherwise, I'd have to send you home, and after all the trouble I went through to encourage Batman to bring you here, I really don't want to do that."

Barbara walked over with Jaybo, the two holding hands while Saw and Serra were talking with each other in the background. "Is Anakin coming back soon?" the female Dark Knight asked. "Robin said he was working on something to help us all fight against the Legion."

At that moment, a Gunship arrived inside of the Hangar Bay of the Equinox. Everyone turned to it as Anakin came out. He walked over to Ahsoka while taking out some new comlinks.

"Sorry I'm late," Anakin said. "I was helping Padmé with some troubles being the Chancellor," he said, causing Ahsoka to grin and put her hand on her hip. "And… I needed to give her the new comlink that Robin was working on."

"I actually thought you two were up to something else," Ahsoka teased. "Anyways, did you bring it?"

"Sure did," Anakin said as he took out the new comlinks. "One for each member of the Young Justice and the Neo Young Justice."

"Those… and the other one." Serra said.

"Of course I made it," Anakin said. He took out a gauntlet that looked like the one he had given Padmé. "Got access to the holocron I needed from Madame Jocasta, used the data from it for me and Robin to work on, and after three days, I present to you… the Force Link."

"A Force Link? Sweet!" Beast Boy exclaimed as M'gann and Martian Manhunter smiled at him. "Um… what is a Force Link?"

"The Force Link is a tool we made that can allow the specified user to use the Force, but not permanently," Anakin explained. "I only modified it to do the basics, control people and make things float. We can't have anyone using the full power of the Force, after all." He said.

"So, if we are trapped by Darth Maul or Lady Shiva, we can use it to fight them?" Katooni asked.

"Yes," Anakin said. "I couldn't put in the ability to absorb Lightning because it's only limited to the basics, but since none of the Sith in the Shadow Collective can use it, I think we should be good for now."

"Most interesting, Knight Skywalker," Admiral Tarkin said as Katooni and Barriss smiled at the thought of the Force Link. "But is it dangerous?"

"Well, I'm glad you asked," Anakin said as he walked over to Admiral Tarkin. "And for that, I think you should be the one to demonstrate it first."

"Yes, I…" Admiral Tarkin started out before his eyes widened with realization. "Wait… what?!"

"Walked right into that one, Stepfather." Jade quipped.

"No matter," Admiral Tarkin said as he put on the Force Link. "If I am to demonstrate the powers of the Force, it will be my pleasure to show you all how to do it right."

"Okay, Admiral Tarkin, in order for the Force Link to work, you have to focus and concentrate, like all Jedi and Sith do," he explained. He gestured to some empty crates. "How about you try something simple?" He asked. "Lift those crates."

"Very well," Admiral Tarkin said. "Watch me, Stepdaughter. You can hold your applause for later."

"I'm holding my laughter." Jade snarked.

Admiral Tarkin took a deep breath before holding his hand out to the crates. He focused on them as he tried to lift one of them up. However, as hard as he tried, he could not get any of the crates to float into the air.

Anakin looked to the crates before looking back to Admiral Tarkin. "Focus," he said. "Concentrate."

"That's what I'm doing," Admiral Tarkin said. "Are the crates moving?"

"Well…" Barriss said modestly. "They're definitely… not causing any damage."

Admiral Tarkin opened his eyes, seeing that the crates had not moved at all. He looked to the Force Link and tapped it. "Are you sure this works, Skywalker?" He asked.

"It should," Anakin said. "Maybe it only works when your life's in danger," he suggested. He turned to the Kent Trio. "Throw a ship at him."

"What?!" Kara exclaimed.

"Yeah, I'm not so sure that's the best route to go." Connor said.

"Okay," Anakin said before looking to Barbara. "Toss a batarang at him."

"No…" Admiral Tarkin mouthed while shaking his head nervously.

"I don't think I could do that," Batgirl said. "I don't want to hurt him. Artemis and Paula would kill me!"

"That we would." Paula said as Artemis nodded.

"Here, let me," Jade said as she took out some bolas. "Hey, Will! Catch!" She called out, throwing the bolas at Admiral Tarkin.

Admiral Tarkin held his hand out, trying to stop the bolas. However, when they did not stop, he took out his blaster and shot them away. One of the pieces of it, however, hit the Force Link, causing it to spark.

"Skyguy," Ahsoka said. "Robin told me that the Force Link was made to be indestructible."

"Lightsaber-proof," Anakin corrected. "In case the Sith ever caught on," he explained. "No blaster or lightsaber can break it, but somehow, a bola can."

Admiral Tarkin turned away from the sparks before pressing the Force Link. However, it let out the sound of a comlink, causing Anakin and Ahsoka to gasp.

"That… that's a comlink." Lux said.

"We built a comlink into the Force Link, but it should be silent, like a phone." Jaybo corrected.

"Except one thing," Ahsoka said as she walked over and looked to the Force Link. "This isn't the Force Link."

"Is the gem I put on it damaged?" Anakin asked.

"Uh…" Ahsoka said as she removed the Force Link. "What blue gem?"

"There should be a blue gem on it," Anakin said. "That is the Force Link, isn't it?"

"Nope, it's just a comlink." Ahsoka replied.

Beast Boy flew out of the Force Link as a fly before turning back into himself. "Checked it," he said. "Just a normal comlink."

"Maybe it's just malfunctioning?" Red Arrow asked.

"Have you tried turning it off and on again?" Batgirl asked, getting Ahsoka to chuckle a little.

"Maybe it's back in my workshop at the Temple," Anakin said. "I'll head back down and see if it's there."

Back on Coruscant, Padmé was looking through the files on EmJay's parents. She was using the security decoder to try and decrypt the redacted files. As she was looking, she suddenly noticed that her comlink was blinking. She turned off her holocomputer for a minute and checked on it.

"Hello?" Padmé asked. "Is anyone there?"

All of a sudden, Padmé heard another beeping sound. She turned around and saw a detonator on the window. She gasped and grabbed the lightsaber Anakin made for her before jumping away just as the detonator went off.

Sarah, James and Henri were about to head out until they heard the explosion. Several other Senators, as well as the Senate Commandos, heard the sound as well.

"What was that?" Mon Mothma asked.

"The office!" A Senate Commando exclaimed.

"Padmé's under attack!" Sarah exclaimed.

Padmé coughed as she got up. She took out a blaster and looked around. She got up and was just about to sound the alarm until someone blasted it.

"Chancellor Padmé Amidala," a female voice said. "Darth Maul wants you dead."

Padmé turned to the source of the blast, seeing a woman with green hair, wearing a yellow metallic suit with red elbow and shoulder plates. She had blasters at her sides in their holsters, a rifle in her hands, what appeared to be two swords on her back, black gauntlets with boots the same color, and tally marks on the back of her right palm.

"State your business, Assassin," Padmé ordered. "Who are you?"

"The name's Lady Vic, Mercenary and master marksman," the assassin said. "Hired by Darth Maul."

"Darth Maul is awake?" Padmé asked.

"Yes," Lady Vic remarked. "And he wants me to give you and your Allied Forces a message," she said before taking out several shurikens. "You have failed this Galaxy!" She exclaimed before tossing the shurikens forward.

Padmé leapt out of the way and shot back at Lady Vic. She turned her rifle into a lacrosse stick weapon and sent each blast to the side before taking out one of her blaster pistols, shooting at Padmé this time.

Padmé flipped one of the tables over, using it as a shield. She got back up and shot back at Lady Vic once again, the two now engaged in a firefight. The stand-in Chancellor picked up some pieces of debris and tossed them at the Mercenary, but she caught each of them before crumbling them in her fist, all while Padmé tried to turn on her lightsaber.

Lady Vic took out a grenade just as Padmé found the activation matrix. The two turned around and used their respective weapons, Padmé's lightsaber shining a green blade. She looked up and shielded herself with her arms.

Sarah, James, Henri, Mon Mothma and the Senate Commandos ran in. When they entered the office, they all stopped in surprise.

"What?" Lady Vic asked dumbfounded. "No way!"

Padmé looked up, seeing the grenade frozen in midair. She gasped for a moment before moving her hand to the side, causing the grenade to move with her. She looked back to Lady Vic and thrust her hand forward, sending the grenade back at her.

Lady Vic ran away, jumping out the window. However, the grenade reached her, and she was sent tumbling onto the floor instead. She tried to get up, but Padmé aimed her lightsaber at her.

"Don't even think about it." Padmé said dangerously.

"The Chancellor…" Henri said. "She's a Jedi!"

"Guards, take this Mercenary away," Padmé ordered as she sheathed her lightsaber. "If she was hired by Darth Maul, I want answers as to where the Ruination and the rest of the Shadow Collective army is."

"Right away, Chancellor." A Senate Commando said.

Two other Senate Commandos picked up Lady Vic and took her away. A third Senate Commando aimed a blaster at her back, forcing her to put her arms behind her head as she was taken away.

"Chancellor Amidala!" Sarah called out, running towards Padmé with James and Henri. "What do you have to say about your hidden Force Powers?"

Padmé looked to her hands. "I… I'm honestly not too sure," she said. "I mean, I battled alongside Master Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn during the Battle of Naboo, and with Anakin and Obi-Wan again during the Battle of Geonosis. Most of the battles I've been in have always included a Jedi by my side," she explained. "I'm not exactly sure, but maybe I've always had the Force with me. I just didn't know it until now."

"Would you say Supreme Chancellor Palpatine might have the Force?" James asked.

"I can't be too sure, but it could be possible," Padmé replied. "After all, the Jedi say that the Force surrounds all living beings. Anyone could have the Force, but they don't have to always be open about it."

"How are you feeling with the discovery of your new Force powers?" Sarah asked.

Padmé smiled. "It's a wonderful sensation," she said. She looked to the lightsaber on her belt and picked it up. "I have a lot to learn," she stated before activating the green blade once again. "But I know I will lead us to victory against the Shadow Collective now that I know the Force is on my side."

At the Jedi Temple, Anakin looked through his workshop for the missing Force Link. As he was searching through, Obi-Wan arrived. He passed by the workshop for a moment before stopping. He walked back slowly to see Anakin rummaging through everything in the workshop before he walked in.

"Um, Anakin?" Obi-Wan asked as Anakin continued to rummage around. "What are you doing?"

"Before he left, Robin, Jaybo and I worked on something to help the Young Justice should they ever have to fight Maul, Shiva or Vosa alone," Anakin explained. "They entrusted it to me before Robin left, but now, I think I lost it."

"I see…" Obi-Wan said as Anakin tossed aside a power coupling. "Do you need any help?"

"No, I think I've got it," Anakin said. "Any new updates from the Council?" he asked before going through another pile.

"While they're a bit uneasy about this Alliance, they have decided to make sure we keep it until the Legion of Doom is no longer an issue," Obi-Wan said. "But other than that… what exactly are you looking for?"

Anakin used the Force to grab a notebook before throwing it at Obi-Wan. He caught it and opened it, seeing the schematics for the Force Link.

"This should help anyone access the Force through a minimum level," Anakin explained. "It's called the Force Link."

"Maybe you dropped it somewhere?" Obi-Wan asked as he started to levitate some parts from the workshop. "Isn't that Master Windu's original lightsaber?"

"He gave it to me," Anakin said before looking through another pile. He pulled out the Force Link from under it. "I knew I left it somewhere!" he exclaimed as he got back up. "Now, to restart the demonstration."

"Anakin, calm down," Obi-Wan said, grabbing his Apprentice. "On Earth, when we faced Count Dooku, the rest of the Young Justice was able to hold their own," he said. "We could hardly hold him off, even with our knowledge of the Force," he stated. "Master Yoda says that a war doesn't make one great. The Force doesn't always make a person great too. There's a great deal that people can do without the Force," he said wisely. "Even though we believe in the Force, others are able to fight the battles we usually have to fight without it."

Anakin sighed. "I guess you're right, but I would still like to show this to the Young Justice."

"Of course," Obi-Wan said. "But I actually want to see what happens too… just to be safe."

"Sure thing, Master," Anakin said. "Let's get a move on."

Anakin and Obi-Wan walked outside of the Jedi Temple. As they waited for their Shuttle to arrive and bring them to the Equinox, the Senate Commandos walked over, still with Lady Vic as a Republic Police Gunship arrived.

"Who is this?" Obi-Wan asked.

"A Mercenary hired by Darth Maul to assassinate Chancellor Amidala," one of the Senate Commandos replied. "We're taking her in for questioning."

"There was an Assassination Attempt on Padmé?!" Anakin exclaimed, trying to hold in his anger.

"And I would have done the deed too!" Lady Vic exclaimed. "When I see Maul, I'm going to have a word with him about going after a Jedi Chancellor."

"Wait… what?" Obi-Wan asked.

"What do you mean by a 'Jedi Chancellor'?" Anakin asked.

"Padmé Amidala has the Force!" Lady Vic exclaimed as she ran at Anakin and Obi-Wan while the guards restrained her. "That was how she defeated me!"

"Padmé… is a Jedi?" Anakin asked. "I wonder if our marriage had anything to do with this…" he muttered ever so quietly.

"Yeah, and I want a refund for my services!" Lady Vic complained just as the Police Gunship arrived. She snapped her fingers. "Take me away, boys!" she said, causing the Senate Commandos to take her away to the Detention Center.

Earth-16 | Colorado November 12th 1732 Hours UTC-7:00

On Earth, Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine was attending an opera performance. Next to him were Linda Park, Oliver Queen and Jedi Master Bultar Swan, as well as his two bodyguards behind him.

"I must say," Supreme Chancellor Palpatine said. "This is much better than that history video on Bao Zheng. More entertaining too."

"I'm a big opera fan," Oliver Queen said. "My parents would use to take me to all coloratura soprano singer performances."

"This is the fifth performance in America that you've been to," Linda Park whispered. "What do you think of Alicia Botti on her tour?"

"Very talented, a great voice," Supreme Chancellor Palpatine answered. "Next month, she'll be taking her tour to England, correct?"

"Correct," Linda said before she covered her ear from a high note. "And tomorrow, how do you feel about attending the pie-eating contest?"

"I'll have fun watching people eat the pies," Sheev Palpatine replied. "I don't think I could eat all of them," he added on, causing the people around him to chuckle. "But we must do something about the man owning all those towers in Chicago."

"We have someone else reporting on Donald Trump." Linda said.

"I know, but I want to meet with him at some point… and give him a few words." Supreme Chancellor Palpatine insisted before taking a drink of his wine. As he did, the performance ended, and everyone gave Alicia Botti a standing ovation.

Linda received a call, prompting her to answer her phone. "Hello?" She asked before hearing who was on the other line. "Oh, hi, Sarah. How's your time in the Expanded Universe?" She asked. "Nice job on the ceasefire," she complimented as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine took another drink. "What?!" She exclaimed, causing everyone to turn to her. "The Chancellor's a Jedi?!"

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine immediately spat his drink out. Linda, Bultar Swan and Oliver looked to him with shock.

"I most certainly am not!" Supreme Chancellor Palpatine remarked, trying to clear his throat and reach for his lightsaber in his sleeve.

"No, Chancellor Amidala," Linda corrected, causing Supreme Chancellor Palpatine to spit out the drink left in his mouth. "Apparently, she's come out as a Jedi."

"Padmé Amidala is a Jedi?" Bultar Swan asked as Sheev Palpatine's bodyguard helped the Supreme Chancellor get something he had swallowed out of his mouth by giving him the Heimlich Maneuver. "Are you certain?"

"She took down an assassin with a lightsaber and the force," Linda explained as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine spat out more of his drink. "I'm surprised she didn't come out as a les…" she started out before seeing some children attending the concert with their parents. "Les Mis fan," she quickly said. "She was there when the musical and the movie came out. I thought she'd like it too."

Bultar Swan nodded slowly before she, Linda and Oliver noticed Supreme Chancellor Palpatine once again spitting his drink out. All three raised an eyebrow as he started to cough. Master Swan tried to help him, but he held his hand up, indicating that he had he situation handled.

"Should we file a complaint to whoever served the wine here?" Oliver Queen asked.

"I'm sure it's nothing," Linda said as she took a sip of her own wine, only to spit it out immediately. "Yeah, I don't blame him," she said with an almost hoarse voice. "Too strong."

Back in the Expanded Universe, the Young Justice, the Neo Young Justice and the Justice League Representatives, as well as Red Arrow, Jade and Sportsmaster watched with several other Senators, James, Sarah and Henri as Padmé demonstrated her swordsmanship with the lightsaber Anakin gave her. She spun around with the green blade, slashing in midair within the open area she was given before slashing apart part of a damaged ship. It fell off with one clean stroke. Before it could fall to the ground, she held her hand out, using her newfound Force Powers to catch it before slashing it apart again.

"So, let me get this straight," Miss Martian said. "The former Queen of Naboo, the Senator who fought in the Battle of Geonosis, and the very person who vouched for Ahsoka during her trial, is a Jedi?" She asked. "How come I failed to pick that up on all the times we were with her?"

"To be honest, you were told to hold back on your telepathic powers when we faced Mr. Twister." Aqualad pointed out.

"Maybe she never knew until now," Master Billaba suggested. "There are a lot of Jedi who didn't discover their Force abilities until they were in their adolescent years."

"Yeah, like EmJay," Batgirl said. "She was in High School when she discovered her connection to the Force."

"I'm honestly not so sure about this," Ahsoka said. She turned to Master Mace Windu. "Master Windu, what are your thoughts on this?"

"This is most unexpected," Mace Windu said. "A Chancellor with the Force makes for a strong Republic. And since we are with the Separatists, it makes us even stronger."

"Well, I actually feel safer already," Jaybo said. "Who knew a Jedi and a Senator would be such s great combination?"

"I did," Anakin coughed. His friends turned to him. "I mean, from our times together, of course. She fights great with other Jedi, not just me, Obi-Wan or Ahsoka."

"Are you alright?" Obi-Wan asked.

"I'm fine, just fine," Anakin answered. "You don't see me stressed this often."

"Master Yoda said you were like this when you were waiting for me to arrive at my ceremony." Ahsoka recalled.

"You were also like this when Ahsoka took Padmé out to further harness her Starfighter capabilities." Barriss added on.

"For the record, she took care of that one on her own." Ahsoka said.

"It's just not every day you find out that a Senator is a Jedi," Anakin said defensively. "Do you think she'd want to train with me? I mean, us, everyone, not just me."

"It must be her decision," Mace Windu said, causing the Jedi to look to him with confusion. "I've learned over the years. I do not want to take her away from her passion as a Senator."

Everyone continued to applaud for Padmé before she walked over to the Jedi, the Young Justice, the Neo Young Justice, Jade, Red Arrow and the Justice League Representatives. They all turned back to her.

"Well, how was I?" Padmé asked. "Were those skills worthy of a Jedi?"

"I thought you are a Jedi." Connor said.

"Well, since I just discovered my powers today, I want to make sure I'm a Jedi, not a Sith," Padmé explained before turning back to Anakin, Obi-Wan, Ahsoka, Depa Billaba and Mace Windu. "So… how was I?" She asked once again.

"Most impressive." Anakin complimented, causing Padmé to blush.

"Finest I've ever seen," Ahsoka said. "I think it's safe to say that you're a Jedi."

"Yes," Obi-Wan said. "But it takes more to using the Force than levitation and swordsmanship."

"Well, I've always wanted to do a Jedi Mind Trick," Padmé said. "But I know that it doesn't work on Jedi."

"Well, you can try it on me," Lux said, causing Ahsoka to gape in surprise. "I mean, Ahsoka's done it, but if you need a volunteer, I'll do it."

"Oh, no you don't!" Ahsoka exclaimed. "Not my boyfriend!"

"O—Kay," Padmé said before turning to the members of the Young Justice and the Neo Young Justice. "Artemis."

"Not my Sister!" Jade argued quickly.

"Sorry." Paula apologized.

"Out of the question." Crusher said.

"I must respectfully decline, Chancellor." Admiral Tarkin said, causing Lawrence to look at him.

"My Daughter." Sportsmaster said.

"Not your world anymore." Admiral Tarkin reminded.

"Barbara?" Padmé asked.

"Nope." Batgirl replied.

"Oh, for the love of…" James said before lightly bumping Henri forward. "Try Henri."

"Me?" Henri asked. "Why me?!"

"Well, she's the Chancellor, so…" Sarah said.

Henri sighed. "Okay," he said before walking up to Padmé. "Show me what you've got!"

"Okay," Padmé said. Everyone watched as she took a deep breath. Once she was relaxed, she swiped her hand across Henri's face. "You will…" she said before pausing to think. After thinking of what she wanted, she wiped her hand again. "Run around James and Sarah ten times."

Anakin and Ahsoka both chuckled. Suddenly, Henri looked up, as if he were hypnotized.

"I must run around Sarah and James ten times." Henri said. With that, he ran towards Sarah and James, running around them quickly. They tried to get away, but the faster Henri ran, the harder it became to escape.

"I'll admit, that was funny." Crusher said.

"There's something we can actually agree on." Admiral Tarkin mused.

"Looks like you're ready to be trained in the ways of the Force," Ahsoka said as she reached for her lightsaber. "But first, how about a little match to test your skills?"

Padmé chuckled. "Sure thing," she said as she activated her lightsaber. "But you should know that Skyguy taught me everything he knew."

"Hey!" Ahsoka exclaimed. "Only I can call Anakin 'Skyguy'!"

"If I'm a Jedi now, I should at least act the part." Padmé quipped before placing her lightsaber in front of her face to salute Ahsoka.

Ahsoka grinned. "Touché." She quipped back, saluting Padmé as well.

Ahsoka and Padmé charged at each other, both locking blades immediately. Padmé felt amazed at the strength of the lightsaber as Ahsoka stared her down. She broke off and spun around, slashing Ahsoka away before Force-Pushing her away. Ahsoka held her arms in front of her, managing not to get pushed back too far. She regained herself and sent a jab at Padmé, who parried it away before the two started to circle lightsabers. Padmé held a tight grip on her hilt, using the momentum she was gaining to eventually disarm Ahsoka of her blade.

"You're good," Ahsoka complimented as Padmé walked over and extended her hand to her. "You'd make a Grand Master proud."

"I'm making the Republic proud," Padmé said. "Now that I know I have the Force," she said as her Force Link shone, causing Anakin's eyes to widen. "I can actually make my move on the front lines."

"Take your time," Ahsoka advised. "As they say on Earth, the pyramids weren't built in a day."

"I think I understand what that means," Padmé chuckled. "I'll take my time with my powers, don't worry."

At that moment, a Republic Gunship flew down. The Senators walked away, carrying on with what they were doing, before Captain Rex walked out.

"Rex," Anakin said. "What's going on?"

"We've picked up activity from the Shadow Collective," Captain Rex reported. "When Master Echo and Kira Nyon pulled away from Coreign, the Separatists did too," he explained. "With none of our forces there anymore, the DarkSiders have seized control of the Planet."

"Probably for its resources," Padmé deducted. "I heard that you all did a number on the Ruination during the Battle of Lothal."

"Yeah, we did," Ahsoka said. "Now that Darth Maul, and probably Gar and Tiber Saxon, are awake," she started out as Artemis and Superboy clenched their fists. "They could be trying to find resources to help repair the damage we did to the Ruination."

"This is great," Anakin said. "We let half of the Young Justice go back to Earth to spend time with their families, and the leaders of the Shadow Collective are now on the prowl."

"Don't worry," Ahsoka said. "We still have some of the Neo Young Justice to help us now that they've come here. We can still handle this."

"Right," Padmé said. "Let's go."

"You're coming with us?" Katooni asked.

"Of course," Padmé said. "Every day, the Shadow Collective grows stronger. As Chancellor, I have to make sure that we win the War against them."

"Yes, that's true," Kara said. "But I don't think that—"

"Now that I'm a Jedi, we need to take action," Padmé said. "By orders of the Chancellor, I'm coming with you."

"But if you fall, we'll be open to attack!" Barriss exclaimed. She turned to Anakin and Ahsoka. "Please, talk some sense into her!"

Anakin sighed. "Usually, politicians have no say in Jedi matters," he said. "But Padmé isn't a politician. She's a Jedi."

"You can come along," Ahsoka said. "But for your safety, you must follow our orders."

"Understood," Padmé said with a nod. "Let's get a move on!"

"Um, I'll fly back to the Equinox with you, Padmé," Anakin said as he walked over to his wife. He turned back to Ahsoka and the Young Justice. "Take the Bioship. We'll meet you at Coreign."

"Yes, Master Skywalker," Miss Martian said as she placed her hand to her head. "May the Force be with you."

Anakin nodded before the Gunship made its way back to the Equinox. As soon as he and Padmé were alone, he turned to her.

"What's going on, Ani?" Padmé asked. "I thought you wanted me to take more action as Acting Chancellor."

"I do, I really do," Anakin said as he lifted up Padmé's hand, removing the Force Link. "But there's something you should know."

"What's that?" Padmé asked.

"You don't really have the Force, nor are you a Jedi," Anakin said, getting a look of disbelief from Padmé. "Lift my lightsaber. I'll show you what I mean after."

"You arrogant little…" Padmé started out as she held her hand out to Anakin's lightsaber on his belt. However, much to her surprise, she found it would not move. "Oh no!" She exclaimed worryingly. "What's going on?!"

"It's this," Anakin said as he put the Force Link back on Padmé's hand. "Something Robin, Jaybo and I made. It's called a Force Link, a special device that can mimic the Force. I only limited it to levitation and Mind Tricks, as well as reflexes, apparently. I must have given this to you instead of the comlink," he explained. "I'm sorry, but you weren't born with the Force."

"It's all just this, huh?" Padmé asked.

"I'm sorry, but that's the truth," Anakin said as he turned his head away in shame. "I didn't mean to get your hopes up, but—"

Before Anakin could finish, Padmé grabbed his head and kissed him full on the lips. The two shared their loss for a good thirty seconds before they released themselves from each other for the need for air.

"Anakin, mistake or not, you have helped me get a power to help strengthen the Republic," Padmé said. "I mean, I might not have the Force, but I at least have something that can give everyone hope in the fight against the Shadow Collective."

"I'm glad you're happy, Padmé," Anakin said. "But you have to promise me that having the Force on your side won't let your pride get the best of you," he said. "Many Jedi have died because they were blinded by pride. I know that you're not a Jedi, but you have to promise me… please."

Padmé nodded. "I promise," she said. "You have my word, Ani."

Anakin smiled. "Thank you," he said as the Gunship reached the Equinox. The two walked out while the Bioship made the Jump to Lightspeed ahead of them. Inside of the Hangar Bay was not just Anakin's Jedi Starfighter, but Padmé's sleek streamlined silver Naboo Starfighter as well.

"You clean up good," Anakin said. "You almost have a better choice in style than I do."

"Keep talking, Honey, and I'll be challenging you to a duel." Padmé quipped.

Anakin chuckled before R2-D2 came over. He patted him on the head before the two got situated in the Jedi Starfighter. Padmé walked into the cockpit of her own Starfighter, and the two took off, with the Equinox following behind them into Hyperspace.

On Coreign, Komari Vosa oversaw the Death Watch Devil forces as they drilled through the mountains. She looked from them to several ships flying off, all filled with the resources they needed. One of the Death Watch Commandos walked towards her.

"What's our status on the mining?" Komari Vosa asked.

"We nearly have the resources we need to repair the Ruination," the Death Watch Devil Commando reported. "We estimate an hour more until we're finished."

All of a sudden, the Bioship flew down. Everyone looked up as it flew through the air before the Young Justice and the Neo Young Justice came out, followed by Superman, Black Canary, Wonder Woman, Icon, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter.

"You have thirty minutes," Komari Vosa said as she activated her lightsabers. "Finish up whatever you can get done and rendezvous with Lady Shiva." She ordered before several Death Watch Devils flew towards the Young Justice, Neo Young Justice and Justice League.

Miss Martian activated her crossguard lightsaber. Barriss activated her own blade while Serra and Katooni let their lightsabers ignite as well.

"Go!" Aqualad called out, getting everyone to charge at the Shadow Collective forces.

The Death Watch Devils fired on the Young Justice and Neo Young Justice, but Serra quickly deflected each blade while Batgirl tossed batarangs at the blasters in the Death Watch Devils' hands, disarming them. Beast Boy ran at them afterwards as a bull, ramming them into the ground while Superboy and Supergirl flew into the air and intercepted more of the Death Watch Devils flying at them.

Artemis, Paula and Red Arrow fired at more Death Watch Devils while Cheshire ran and slashed them away with her swords. Aqualad slashed at them as well using his Water-Bearers before Superman slammed more of ramen away, followed by Black Canary in leading her Canary Cry, knocking most of them back.

Aquaman lured some Death Watch Devils to the water, where he called on some of the aquatic animals to attack. Wonder Woman deflected some blasts before Icon fired on them.

Anakin and Padmé flew down in their Starfighters, followed by several Clone Troopers in Gunships. Anakin flew his Jedi Cycle down before he was joined by Ahsoka in her Jedi Starfighter as well. She leapt out and deflected blaster bolts with Serra and Katooni.

"Anyone spot Maul?" Ahsoka asked.

"No," Kara said from the air before looking down to see Komari Vosa run in. "But there's a really cranky woman with Ventress's lightsabers heading towards you!"

"Vosa!" Katooni exclaimed. She leapt onto a Death Watch Devil and leg-locked him, sending him to the ground before running forward and locking blades with Komari Vosa head-on.

Saw fired at some Death Watch Devils with Lux before Jaybo tossed a grenade towards them. An explosion went off, knocking them back before Barriss flew over and slashed at some more heading at them from the south.

Anakin got out of his Jedi Starfighter and slashed at two Death Watch Devils about to gun down Ahsoka. Ahsoka turned around and noticed this before sending a nod to her Master.

"Go help Katooni!" Anakin called out. "I've got Serra's back!"

"Thanks!" Ahsoka called out before running into Katooni's battle with Komari Vosa, throwing the former Apprentice of Count Dooku back. Both she and Katooni stood ready to fight her as she got back up.

"That all you got?" Komari Vosa asked before she saw the silver Naboo Starfighter fly over her. "What the—?!"

Padmé leapt out, activating her lightsaber. The Death Watch Devils looked to her with shock before she charged at them. She used the Force to lift up a rock, blocking some of their blasts being fired at her before running forward. She sent the rock forward, clearing away most of the Death Watch Devils before slashing at another. She spun around and slashed at two more before jumping onto another. She picked him up, using him as a shield as another Death Watch Devil fired at her. She sent him forward at him before running forward, punching one Death Watch Devil in the face before slashing another across the chest. She deflected some blasts sent at her before taking out her blaster and firing back at two more Death Watch Devils at the side. She tossed her lightsaber forward, cutting down a few more Death Watch Commandos while blasting at the rest before catching it again.

Ahsoka and Katooni held off Komari Vosa as she slashed at them with Vaapad. Ahsoka countered back with Soresu while Katooni used Shii-Cho to force her back. Komari Vosa held her lightsabers in defense, parrying away their attacks before backflipping away.

Padmé noticed Komari Vosa and slashed at her, but she held her lightsaber up in defense before she slashed at her again.

"Since when are you a Jedi?!" Komari Vosa exclaimed.

"Trust me, it's a surprise to everyone." Padmé quipped before kicking Komari Vosa away.

Komari Vosa struggled to regain herself. She blocked an attack from Ahsoka with Ataru before Katooni and Padmé slashed at her from both sides. Vosa countered both of their attacks, but failed to see Padmé stun her with her blaster.

"Nice one." Ahsoka complimented.

Padmé grinned before seeing some Death Watch Devils make their way towards the Cargo Ships. She ran towards them, shooting down others about to shoot her down before slashing down a Death Watch Devil carting some ore in his crate. She spun and slashed at three more before stopping some sharp discs from another. She sent them back at the Death Watch Devil who sent them before seeing a Death Watch Devil trying to make a run for it. She panted and picked up a rock. She watched him continue to run before tossing it into the air. She waited for a moment before the rock hit the Death Watch Devil in the head, knocking him to the ground.

The Death Watch Devil trying to escape got back up. Before he could get back onto his feet, however, Padmé stepped on his chest, pinning him down.

"What's the rush?" Padmé asked.

"Just trying to get away from you Republic filth!" The Death Watch Devil remarked.

"And here I thought Maul had a foul mouth," Padmé mused, aiming her lightsaber down at him. "Maybe I should pay him a visit and tell him how you've been behaving."

"Die, you Republic Dog!" The Death Watch Devil yelled, regaining his blaster. He tried to shoot at Padmé, but she deflected the blast back at his blaster, destroying it. She then removed his helmet and held her hand out to his head.

"You know, I lost one of my best friends because you joined Maul," Padmé said. "I may not be interrogating her killer, but I'll have the satisfaction of taking him on," she went on, now starting to perform her Jedi Mind Trick. "Now… where is Darth Maul."

Komari Vosa, having regained herself, slashed at Ahsoka and Katooni once more while Clone Troopers fired on the Death Watch Devil forces. The three parried blades back and forth at each other, all three using Ataru. They continued to clash before the sound of someone groaning filled the air. Ahsoka, Katooni and Komari Vosa looked around and broke off with each other before the groan turned into a scream.

Superboy and Supergirl regrouped with Superman. As soon as they heard the screaming, they turned to Padmé, pressing her Jedi Mind Trick on the captured Death Watch Devil.

"Padmé!" Ahsoka called out.

"No! Stop!" Anakin yelled.

Komari Vosa looked on in horror at what Padmé was doing. While the Republic forces, the Young Justice and the Neo Young Justice ran to Padmé, she ran to her Ship and took off.

"That's where he is, I swear!" The Death Watch Devil exclaimed. "Stop it, please!"

"If you sided with Maul, you'd know there would be no mercy after he killed Satine." Padmé said darkly. She raised her lightsaber into the air and brought it down, only for Anakin and Ahsoka to use the Force to freeze her in place.

"Padmé, stop!" Ahsoka called out.

"What do you think you're doing?!" Anakin exclaimed.

"Our prisoner just gave me the location of Darth Maul and the Ruination!" Padmé exclaimed. "I was just about to leave him a reminder to know who he's dealing with."

"That's not how we do it!" Ahsoka exclaimed as she walked over to help the Death Watch Devil up. "Look at him! He's trembling! We don't use the Force for fear!"

Padmé sighed and deactivated her lightsaber. "Sorry," she apologized. "Maul having taken control of Death Watch and killing Satine left a personal scar for me."

"If you want to live up to the Jedi that you are, you can't attack out of anger," Anakin advised. "We fight with passion, never aggression."

"Sorry, sorry," Padmé apologized. "I'm still trying to get the hang of this."

"It's a difficult thing, trying to learn how to properly be a Jedi," Anakin said. "But I'll help you, I promise."

Padmé nodded. "Thanks," she said gratefully. "I appreciate it."

"Well, as long as you got the location of where the Ruination is, and you didn't kill that guy, I'm okay," Jaybo said as he walked over. He suddenly noticed the Force Link on Padmé's arm. "Anakin," he said. "Why's Padmé wearing the Force Link?"

"The Force Link?" Jade asked. "You mean that thing that Tarkin tried to use?"

"Yeah, the thing that gives someone the ability to use the Force," Jaybo answered as Anakin and Padmé shuffled their feet nervously in tandem. "How'd you get it?"

"Well…" Padmé started out. "You see… the thing is…"

"I accidentally gave it to her instead of the upgraded comlink I made for her," Anakin interrupted. "I also gave her the lightsaber that I was making during the ceasefire. I didn't realize the mistake until Padmé started to show off her new abilities."

"Does that mean… Padmé isn't really a Jedi?" Lux asked.

"I'm afraid so," Ahsoka said. "Seems that the Force Link is more powerful than we thought. It's made her stronger with the Force than I expected."

"That's too sad," Beast Boy said. "I was sorta hoping that she'd be a Jedi."

"Yeah, you two make a great couple." Batgirl said to Anakin and Padmé.

Anakin blushed, as did Padmé. The two looked to each other, causing them to blush even more before nervously turning away.

"Okay, that's enough," Ahsoka interrupted, seeing how uneasy Anakin and Padmé were getting. "Since Padmé got the location of where the Shadow Collective is hiding out, she'll take the lead," she told everyone. "We'll be trying to delay any production on them fixing the Ruination. The last thing we need is for them to bring it back to full power."

"Right," Padmé said before she took out her blaster. Everyone looked to her before she twirled it around. After a while of spinning it around, she put it back in her holster. "Let's get this show on the road."

"Showoff." Beast Boy muttered.

All of a sudden, Padmé felt something grab her. She felt her shoulder, only to feel something sharp against her back. She let out a groan as Ma'alefa'ak appeared out of thin air behind her, holding her in place.

"Martian Starkiller!" Ahsoka exclaimed.

"Let her go!" Anakin ordered.

"Looks like Vosa was right," Martian Starkiller mused. "Your Chancellor is a Jedi."

"Let her go, or we're taking your other arm!" Miss Martian demanded.

Connor was about to charge until he heard something. After hearing it, he stopped and stood down, seeing Padmé say something under her breath before Ma'alefa'ak put her in a hammerlock.

"Release the Reverse-Flash to us, or Padmé Amidala dies!" Ma'alefa'ak ordered before Felix Faust appeared, teleporting them and Padmé away from the Planet.

"You had him!" Anakin yelled at Superboy. "Why'd you stop?!"

"She said something only we could hear," Superman explained. "Maul and the Shadow Collective are on Teth, looking for something important."

"And the Ruination?" Ahsoka asked.

"She didn't say," Kara replied. "Maul is anything, but he's not dumb enough to bring something the size of the United States to a whole Planet."

"We know where they are," Anakin said. "Now let's get our Chancellor back."

"The League will stay behind to return the stolen ore to the miners," Wonder Woman said. "Go on without us."

"Good luck," Martian Manhunter said. "And may the Force be with you."

"Thank you," Ahsoka said. "Everyone, move out! We're off to Teth!"

On Teth, the Shadow Collective was looking around the monastery. The members of the Legion were helping to oversee the operation while Lady Shiva was talking with Rook Kast.

"I mean, she's crazy with that hammer and a little wild, but I think she might be the one," Lady Shiva gossiped. "You think she was always like this before joining the Joker?"

Before Kast could answer, Felix Faust teleported into the room. The two looked to him before Ma'alefa'ak came out as well, throwing Padmé to the ground. She grunted and looked up, causing Komari Vosa nearby to back away nervously while Darth Maul came forth.

"Komari tells me you have the Force," Darth Maul said, kneeling down to Padmé's level. "Is this some kind of joke?"

"I thought she was against war." Rook Kast mused.

"When you've taken so many lives, all bets are off," Padmé said, managing to hide away the Force Link from everyone's sight. "And yes, I have the Force. Don't believe me? Ask the Troopers I killed on Coreign."

"Palpatine was a fool to not make you the Supreme Chancellor," Darth Maul said. "A Chancellor with the Force is a force to be reckoned with," he said before letting out a chuckle. "Give me her weapon."

"Right here." Ma'alefa'ak said, throwing Padmé's lightsaber to Darth Maul.

Padmé looked up and glared at Darth Maul dangerously as several Shadow Troopers approached.

"The weapon of a Jedi, much like Skywalker's, no doubt," Darth Maul said as he tapped Padmé's lightsaber against his palm. "You should have had more training," he mocked. "Now that we have you, the Republic will surrender Eobard Thawne back to us!"

Padmé continued to glare before getting back up. Everyone aimed their weapons at her before she held her hands out, calling a lightsaber from a Shadow Trooper into her left hand and her own lightsaber from Darth Maul's hand into her right. She activated both of the lightsabers, causing Rook Kast to aim her blaster at her while Lady Shiva did the same with her Shadow Saber and her Double-Bladed Spinning Lightsaber.

"You know how powerful I am," Padmé said. "If you don't want me to kill you, stand down!"

"Do as she says," Darth Maul ordered. He took out his own lightsaber, activating its two red blades. "If it's a duel she wants, she will get it!"

"Yeah, I wouldn't try that, Lord Maul." Komari Vosa said nervously.

"Shut it!" Padmé yelled, causing everyone to stand down. "Listen here, Maul. If I win, I walk free."

"If I win, you will return the Reverse-Flash back to me," Darth Maul said as several holo-cam droids floated by. "Just a little something extra. Now, everyone will see this fated battle," he spat. "This has been a long time coming," he said. "The butcher of Jedi against the very woman who cost me my greatness. I shall rise… you shall fall."

Darth Maul looked up, seeing Padmé slash him to the side.

"But of advice, never monologue," Padmé said. "And that was funny. It was the last thing you said to Ahsoka and Miss Martian before they banished you from Earth."

Darth Maul snarled and charged at Padmé, who stood ready to take him on.

Meanwhile, the Equinox arrived over Teth. As the Young Justice and the Neo Young Justice were getting ready, Anakin felt something. Ahsoka took notice of this as he placed his hand to his head.

"Master, what's wrong?" Ahsoka asked.

"I sense… something from Tatooine," Anakin replied. "I'm not homesick or anything… I just feel like there's something down on the Planet that shouldn't be there…" he said. "Something… dangerous."

Batgirl walked out of the Communications Room with Jaybo. "We got a lock on the Force Link's signature," she said. "Down in the Monastery."

"We also got a lock on multiple Death Watch Soldiers and Black Sun Troops," Jaybo added on. "Shadow Troopers are down there too."

Miss Martian appeared out of thin air. Everyone turned to her as she removed her hood. "I got a look at the members of the Legion down there," she reported. "Only Zod, Ma'alefa'ak, Felix Faust and Malcolm Merlyn are there. I don't see any signs of Harley Quinn, OceanMaster or Kinetica."

"So, what's the plan?" Aqualad asked. "How do we get in and get Padmé back?"

"Maybe they put her under heavy guard," Kara suggested. "Could be the reason Zod came for that mission."

"Or…" Beast Boy said, pulling up the news from the HoloNet. "She's taking on Maul right now."

"What?" Ahsoka asked, seeing the HoloNet news for herself. "She's going to get herself killed!"

"No, she knows what she's doing," Anakin said. "As you and the Young Justice have demonstrated time and time again, you don't always have to rely on the Force to do great things."

"But what now?" Miss Martian asked. "Padmé's fighting Darth Maul!"

"We take advantage of this to find out what the Shadow Collective is looking for," Batgirl said. "They didn't bring the Ruination, so we have an advantage here."

"Right," Ahsoka said before turning back to Miss Martian. "Get the Bioship ready," she ordered. "And everyone, get your Ghost Modes ready too. We're going in stealthily."

Back on the surface, Padmé backed away from Darth Maul, defending herself from his attacks as he slashed viciously at her. She managed to get back far enough to slash at him with the lightsaber she stole, causing him to back away before locking blades with him using her main lightsaber. The two stared each other down while circling around before eventually breaking off, backing away and spinning their lightsabers around.

"Had I known you were a Jedi, I would have brought you to Darth Sidious myself," Darth Maul mused. "Now, at least I will have the pleasure of killing you for all the trouble you caused me."

"Didn't Jar-Jar put you in your place?" Padmé asked, causing some of the people around them to murmur. "Oops," she said sarcastically. "Didn't want everyone to know that, did you?"

"You will pay for your insolence against the Sith!" Darth Maul exclaimed before he leapt at Padmé.

Padmé slashed at Darth Maul as he landed, managing to clash with his blades twice before losing her stolen lightsaber. She shoved her blade against Darth Maul's red one and pushed him around while grabbing another lightsaber. She activated its red blade and slashed at Darth Maul again, pressing down on him. She broke off once again and backflipped away, sheathing her red blade and taking out a blaster to shoot at Darth Maul and send him back.

"I'll have you know that I'm not a force to be taken lightly." Padmé quipped.

Padmé charged at Darth Maul, taking out her red lightsaber again and using both of her blades to attack him.

Meanwhile, the Bioship flew around to the back. Ahsoka and Anakin led the Young Justice and the Neo Young Justice out. As they were looking around, they saw a damaged Vulture Droid against the wall, as well as two Droidekas.

"You'd think someone would have remembered the backdoor." Ahsoka mused.

"You and Anakin were here before during your early years, right?" Cheshire asked Anakin and Ahsoka.

"Yeah," Anakin replied. "Also where we found the Twilight," he added on. "We know this place inside and out."

"Where's the most likely place they would try to get to?" Ahsoka asked. "Maybe the prison cells?"

"No, not likely," Anakin replied. "When we set up our base here, we left the dungeons as they were. Only things there are computers with hack-proof locks."

"The Hangar on the other side?" Ahsoka guessed.

"No, there's only one Ship there with no Hyperdrive or weapons," Anakin said. "Couldn't be fitted with any even if we wanted to."

"Wait," Ahsoka said. "That dungeon where we fought Ventress. She chased away the Rancor there."

"Leaving a lot of open space!" Anakin exclaimed. "Nice thinking, Ahsoka!"

"Let's get there and see what's going on," Aqualad said. "Hopefully, we can stop the DarkSiders before they get what they came for."

"Come on!" Ahsoka called out as everyone activated their Ghost Modes. "Everyone, with me!"

"Cheshire, you're with me and Miss Martian," Anakin said. "We need to get to Padmé!"

Back in the main hall of the Monastery, Padmé was continuing to battle against Darth Maul. The two slammed their lightsabers onto each other before breaking off. Darth Maul separated his lightsabers and spun them at her, causing her to quickly parry off each attack. She deflected every lightsaber attack sent at her, even losing the second blade she had gotten. Maul managed to destroy her red blade, but she always used the Force to gain a new weapon, increasing her defense. She eventually stabbing her main lightsaber forward and stopping him mid-swing. Darth Maul groaned before he lifted Padmé into the air. She tried to get free, but he threw her back onto the ground, causing her to lose her tenth red blade. She was about to grab another one until Gar Saxon shot near her left hand, causing her to nearly yelp and pull her hand back.

"It's like you see it once, and the next couple times, it gets tiring." Felix Faust mused.

Padmé panted nervously. She held onto her lightsaber tightly as Darth Maul approached her, holding his hand out to keep her in place.

"You have put up quite a fight," Darth Maul said as he hovered his lightsaber over Padmé. "But it was all for nothing. With your death, the Republic and the Separatist Alliance will fall, the Jedi will surrender themselves, and I will end the resistance that stands against me. You Jedi never had a chance against me."

"Amazing," Padmé said as she reached behind her back. "Every word of that sentence was wrong."

Darth Maul snarled and brought his lightsaber unto Padmé, but she shot a blast at one of his legs before stunning him in the shoulder, causing it to go numb.

"You're stronger than you look!" Darth Maul claimed as he got up, letting out a chuckle. "That was very well done. A move almost worthy of a Sith."

"I'm not a Sith, or a Jedi," Padmé said. "I'm just the Senator of Naboo. I was there when you invaded my home. I ran into the face of battle when the Clone Wars started on Geonosis. I have survived every assassination attempt on my life, and I'm not afraid of any murderer who wants to break my spirit," she remarked, ripping part of her dress to get into a proper fighting stance. "So give it your best shot. I'm not afraid of you anymore."

Darth Maul grinned. "As far as last words go," he started out as he activated his lightsaber again, using his good arm while his leg sparked. "Those weren't so bad."

Anakin, Cheshire and Miss Martian arrived, causing everyone to aim their weapons at them. Miss Martian aimed her crossguard lightsaber back at them while Cheshire and Lady Shiva aimed their swords at one another.

"Hello, Lady Shiva." Cheshire said bitterly.

"Nguyen," Lady Shiva spat. "What a surprise."

"Don't interfere!" Padmé called out. She aimed her lightsaber at Darth Maul. "He's mine!"

"I will make this quick." Darth Maul said as he readied his own lightsaber.

Meanwhile, Ahsoka led the rest of the Young Justice and the Neo Young Justice towards the dungeons. As soon as they got down, Ahsoka turned to Connor and Kara.

"Ground pound here!" Ahsoka ordered before looking to everyone else. "Prepare to fall."

Everyone nodded as Superboy and Supergirl flew into the air. Artemis, Red Arrow and Huntress all readied grappling arrows while Batgirl grabbed Jaybo and took out a grappling gun. The Duo of Steel flew down, slamming onto the ground. A trap door opened, causing everyone to fall in.

Inside, Ahsoka helped Aqualad and Lux land softly while Serra did the same with Saw, both using the Force. Katooni used the Force to break her fall as well while Barriss flew down with her wings. Beast Boy flew down as a parrot while Batgirl and Jaybo landed safely on the ground. Artemis, Paula and Red Arrow grappled to the ground while Superboy and Supergirl flew down. Everyone looked to each other before the deactivated their Ghost Modes.

"Scanners on," Superboy said as he looked around. "So far, none of the Legion or Death Watch have come down yet."

"But they'll try to get through," Kara said. "I'll fly up and seal the entrance." She said before flying back up.

"Hold on," Katooni said, listening closely. "Anyone hear that?"

Everyone looked around, hearing a faint roar. Superboy turned to a gate with the symbol of the Republic on it and walked towards it. The rest of the Young Justice and the Neo Young Justice followed him as he used his X-Ray Vision to see through it. He let out a gasp of surprise.

"What is it?" Ahsoka asked.

"Just a question, something we should have asked you back in England," Connor said. "Are there such things as dragons in the Expanded Universe?"

"Krayt Dragons," Barriss replied. "Why?"

"The thing behind this door…" Superboy said as the roar grew louder. "It's a Krayt Dragon."

Everyone watched Padmé and Darth Maul stare each other down. The two readied their lightsabers and shuffled their feet, both prepared to attack.

Padmé held her lightsaber close to her head, mirroring the way she remembered seeing Qui-Gon when he used a lightsaber.

Darth Maul, having regained the senses to his left arm, held his lightsaber back, aiming the end of the red blade Padmé. He panted heavily as he clenched his fist.

"Come on…" Anakin said quietly.

The roar of the Krayt Dragon sounded through the Monastery, prompting Padmé and Darth Maul to run at each other. They only made one move, a stroke at the chests. As soon as they passed each other, they held their lightsabers out, waiting for the final blow to set in. Finally, after a couple of seconds passed, Darth Maul fell onto his knees.

"Master!" Lady Shiva called out.

Padmé panted and turned around, deactivating her lightsaber. "I may not be that strong with the Force, but know that I'm strong enough…" she started out as Darth Maul glared up at her. "To defeat you."

"Then finish it," Darth Maul said, pulling his lightsaber back. "I'll make it easy for you."

"Jar-Jar spared you, and I will too," Padmé said. "Besides, that's the easy way out. You don't deserve it." She said before stunning him with her blaster.

Anakin smiled. "That's my girl." He said softly.

All of a sudden, the roar of the Krayt Dragon sounded off again, this time loud enough for everyone to hear. Some rocks started to crumble from its ferocious roar.

"What is that sound?" Cheshire asked.

"Only one thing from Tatooine makes that roar, but I thought they were extinct." Anakin said.

"What?" Miss Martian asked as Lady Shiva started to reach for her Shadow Saber. "What is it?"

"A Krayt Dragon!" Lady Shiva exclaimed, activating her Shadow Saber.

Cheshire took out some shurikens and tossed them around the room, hitting several Death Watch Devils before Anakin activated his lightsaber, slamming it against the Shadow Saber before she spun around her Double-Bladed Spinning Lightsaber. Anakin broke off and locked blades with her new lightsaber before Ma'alefa'ak sent a blast at him.

"Look out!" Miss Martian called out, using the Force to stop the blast in midair. She activated her Crossguard Lightsaber and ran at Ma'alefa'ak, the two locking blades with each other.

"Your Republic holds many secrets," Darth Maul said sinisterly. "The Krayt Dragon was one of the many this base held. You may not hold all of them, but those above you… they do."

"Enough!" Padmé exclaimed. She looked to the side before turning back to Darth Maul, who was now holding his hand out at her, levitating her in the air. "Now would be a good time…" she said hurriedly.

"To die, yes!" Darth Maul exclaimed, activating his lightsaber again.

"I wasn't talking to you!" Padmé yelled.

At that moment, a grasshopper leapt off of Padmé and turned into an elephant. Darth Maul gasped as it landed on him before turning into Beast Boy. He picked up a blaster and aimed it at Maul as he regained himself.

"Remember me?" Beast Boy asked.

"I'm surprised you didn't sense him," Padmé mused. "Maybe it's you who isn't so strong with the Force."

"No matter," Darth Maul said. "Soon, and you shall fall at my blade!"

"Not today." Padmé remarked. She reversed the grip on her lightsaber and dashed towards Darth Maul, cutting off one of his legs, causing him to fall.

Anakin continued to force Lady Shiva back, forcing her to use both of her lightsabers to try as best as she could to counter his attacks. Cheshire joined in as well, using her vibroblades to slash at her Shadow Saber. The two continued to push her back until she spun around and activated her second blade. Anakin and Jade looked to each other and nodded before charging at Lady Shiva, slamming their blades at her as she did the same.

"You've learned a lot, Jade," Lady Shiva said. "Pity it has to end this way."

"Don't underestimate me!" Cheshire spat, pressing her swords against the Shadow Saber.

"Empty words!" Lady Shiva spat.

"I'll show you we mean every word we say!" Anakin yelled. He eventually kicked her in the stomach, causing them all to break off. Cheshire backed away as he formed his SokaTan Trinity Symbol and sent it at her, sending her backwards into a pillar.

Miss Martian blocked all of the attacks that Ma'alefa'ak sent at her using Ataru. She spun her crossguard lightsaber around before Ma'alefa'ak shot a blast at her. She took out her secondary lightsaber and deflected it before he slammed his blade onto her. She held up both of her lightsabers in defense, staring him down.

"Give up yet, M'gann?" Ma'alefa'ak asked.

"You wish!" Miss Martian exclaimed, jumping into the air. Ma'alefa'ak tried to slash at her, but she kicked his arm aside and slashed him in the chest, sending him flying backwards.

Back in the Dungeons, Malcolm Merlyn and General Zod led several Death Watch Devils towards where the Krayt Dragon was being held. Ahsoka, Red Arrow and the rest of the Young Justice turned around to see them come in. She, Serra, Katooni and Barriss all activated their lightsabers while Artemis, Red Arrow and Huntress aimed arrows at them.

"Artemis and Paula, good to see you again," Malcolm Merlyn said as he aimed an arrow at the three archers. "I see you brought Red Arrow with you."

"I see you're still disillusioned as always." Red Arrow spat.

"What does Maul want with the Dragon?" Ahsoka asked.

"Better question… how did the Krayt Dragon even get here?" Aqualad asked.

"You're really blind to what's going on in this War," General Zod spat before Gar Saxon and Tiber Saxon appeared. "This Dragon is one of the many spoils of war that was left behind by the Republic and the Separatists alike."

"We're freeing it," Katooni said. "Whether you like it or not."

"I wouldn't suggest that." Tiber Saxon said.

"Watch us." Barriss said, aiming her hands at the door holding the Krayt Dragon.

"No, we're serious!" Tiber called out. "You don't know what you're doing!"

But it was too late. Barriss blasted the door down, causing a living Krayt Dragon to fly out. It swatted several Death Watch Devils aside before Ahsoka and Katooni held out their hands, trying to tame it. However, it breathed fire onto them, causing everyone to run to the side before it flew out.

"Master, we have a problem," Ahsoka said. "You're going to have a bad feeling about this."

"What?!" Anakin exclaimed from the hall as the Legion started to evacuate. "The Krayt Dragon's loose?!"

"What advice do you have with Tatooine Dragons?" Batgirl asked.

"Get out, now!" Padmé ordered. "I want answers for why this Base was holding an endangered animal."

All of a sudden, a Shadow Trooper grabbed Padmé from behind. She tried to fight back, but he tightened his grip on her, causing her to drop her sword.

"Padmé!" Anakin called out, throwing his lightsaber to Padmé.

Padmé grabbed Anakin's hilt and held it up. She quickly activated and deactivated it, causing the Shadow Trooper to fall dead to the ground.

"Move!" Miss Martian called out.

Everyone ran out of the Monastery, the Young Justice and Neo Young Justice heading to the Equinox while the Shadow Collective retreated to Drazkel.

Back on Coruscant, Anakin, Ahsoka and Sarah were meeting with Padmé in her office.

"I'm glad you're safe." Anakin said.

"Thank you," Padmé said as she sat down, placing her lightsaber on a new latch at the side of her belt. "We have a lot of work to do."

"I'll look for answers on the Krayt Dragon," Ahsoka said. "We'll get to the bottom of this, I promise."

"Yes," Padmé replied. "We need to find out what secrets are hidden… for everyone's sakes."

"And we'll keep your Force Link a secret too," Anakin said. "We'll let everyone know this when the time is right."

"I promise not to say a word." Sarah said.

"Now… let's get to work." Ahsoka said.

Meanwhile on the Ruination, Lady Shiva was resting by her bed. She looked up and turned in her bed before getting out. As she went to get her boots, she noticed something by her hilts. She picked it up, revealing to be a Force Link she found from Teth. She narrowed her eyes at it before grinning.

On Teth, a blue modified Jedi Starfighter landed. Out from it came a hooded figure. He walked out, donned with a Phase I Clone Trooper chestplate, urban camo pants, a red sleeveless shirt, a necklace with a spent-bullet casing and black crystal. He was also armed with two lightsaber hilts and a couple of blasters and guns. He walked towards the dungeon and saw the claw and scorch marks all over the place. He removed his hood and sighed.

"Where's my Dragon?"

Author's Notes: Well, everyone, how did you like my new Chapter for 2018? I put a lot of thought and effort into this, so I hope you liked it. The character at the end was offered to me by CT7567Rules, so ask him for what his deal is. Please be sure to review, rate, and if you can, PM me for anything on the Story. After all, I'm always keen to hear from you, just keep it positive. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off. Happy New Years, everyone! See you soon!