NOTE: *,....*means character thoughts
//....//means telepathic messages(I know I switch those a lot, but this is easier)
~*...*~dream/flashback
((....))my own personal thoughts on whatever-cruel-twist-of-fate-unfolds.....lol
3 years later........((3 years after chapter 1).....................
Ch. 2
"Daddy!"Faith Skywalker giggled, leaping into Anakin's arms.
Anakin smiled, picking up his daughter. The child clung to him in a youthful, loving hug. Anakin walked into the building he, as well as a few of the scarce remaining Jedi, called home. He gently kissed his daughter's thin mane of light hair. Faith giggled happily.
Livia walked over to him, her expression grave. Anakin's joy faded into a deep concern. He gave his wife a questioning look. Livia's expression remained the same.
Anakin put his daughter down, tousling her blonde curls. "Go play with Uncle Qui-Gee and Uncle Obi-Ben. Mommy and I need to have a talk,"Anakin said. The child nodded and rushed off towards her godfathers' rooms.
"What's wrong, love?"Anakin asked, putting a hand on Livia's shoulder.
Livia's dark blue gaze was stormy with worry. "He's coming for us. Palpatine is coming for us,"she whispered.
Anakin looked into Livia's eyes, his face filled with utter bewilderment. "What? I thought he couldn't hurt us anymore! He's in hiding,"Anakin said, trying to understand what his wife was saying.
"He is the leader of the Separatist movement now. I just found out. Queen Jamilla just relayed the news to us. He is out for blood. He wants us dead,"Livia said, diverting her gaze to the window.
"Then we will run far away. He will never hurt us—"
"Ani, you know we can't do that. We would never make it off planet. Amidala would get us for sure then,"Livia said, her voice bleak.
Anakin turned his back to his beloved. He looked out at the plains of Naboo from the window of his home......home.
Home had never been any place......except on Tatooine, with his mother.
"Livia, I think I know where we could go. The government nor the Sith have any reach there.........."
* * * * * * * * *
Qui-Gon turned to see Faith's small form enter the room. Obi-Wan looked over, a small smile appearing on his face as the 3 year old ran over and plopped herself between the two Jedi Masters on the sofa.
She hugged both of the bigger Jedi. Her dark blue eyes, identical to Livia's, shown with an unaccustomed seriousness. "I wov you, Uncle Obi-Ben, I wov you too, Uncle Qui-Gee,"she whispered, burying her face in Qui-Gon's chest.
"Well, my little one, what happened to bring that on? What's wrong?"Qui-Gon asked, a small, concerned smile spreading across his features. He put a muscular arm around the child.
Faith looked up at the two Jedi Masters. "Mommy and Daddy are sad....."she whispered.
Obi-Wan gently caressed her soft, downy mane of hair. "Do not worry, my little Jedi. Everything is fine. They are not sad. They are just....worried, but everything will be fine. Nothing will happen,"Obi-Wan said.
Qui-Gon shot him a questioning glare. Obi-Wan gave a small shrug. //what was I supposed to say? Should I have let her stay and be worried to death about her parents??// Obi- Wan inquired.
Qui-Gon nodded mentally in understanding, then looked back down at the small child between them. "Well, Faith, do you want to play a game?"he asked, trying to get the child's mind off the worry for her parents.
Faith's dark blue eyes brightened. She hugged her 'uncle Qui-Gee', then stood. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon stood.
//I'll go see what is wrong with Livia—//Obi-Wan began to send Qui-Gon via their bond, but was abruptly cut off by Faith attaching herself to his leg.
"Uncle Obi-Ben, stay wif us?"
Obi-Wan looked down into the hopeful sapphire eyes of the child. He gave an inward grunt of irritation at himself. The child was sometimes too strong in the Force for her own good. *a Jedi Master, being controlled by a child.....great, just great,*Obi-Wan mused.
Obi-Wan shook his head in self amusement. "Fine, I'll stay,"he said softly, his voice holding a note of bemused disbelief. Qui-Gon gave a small laugh, picking up the small child into his arms. He was about to levitate her between the two of them, but stopped as he sensed his Padawan's presence enter the room.
* * * * * * * * *
Anakin entered the room to hear the sweet sound of a child's laughter and to see the equally sweet sight of his daughter's smiling face. The sight of seeing Faith in his Master's arms, being a joyful child, brought a small smile to his face. It yet again renewed his sense of once tarnished hope and loyalty.
"Daddy! You okay?"Faith asked, reaching her short arms out towards Anakin.
Anakin reached out and pulled his daughter into his arms. He froze as he heard the child's concerned, soft spoken question. It was sometimes a bad thing to have raised a child to have such a deep empathy in the Force and in other people, but the good things outweighed the bad.
After hearing nothing but a silent pause from Anakin, Faith hugged her father's neck tighter. "Don't worry, Daddy. I'll make everyting okay,"she whispered, kissing him on the cheek in hopes of chasing whatever troubled him.
Anakin looked into the dark blue gaze of his offspring. Pure innocence and love shown in her eyes. Along with innocence and love, complete and utter faith in their word that everything was going to be okay was presented.
"Thank you, my little one,"Anakin murmured, kissing the crown of her forehead, pulling her into a tight embrace. Faith returned the hug with childlike, unconditional love.
Anakin looked up at Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, who's concerned, questioning eyes were looking on with a loving patience.
"Okay, it is time for all little Jedi to get to bed,"Anakin said, walking towards Faith's bedroom.
"Then why isn't Master Yoda going to bed?"Faith asked sleepily, pointing to the small Jedi Master who was entering the room.
"Hmmph....Much older than you, I am,"Yoda explained, a note of amused indignance in his voice.
Faith nodded, allowing Anakin to put her into bed. "Love you, Daddy,"she whispered, half asleep already. Anakin nodded, kissing her forehead, "I love you, too, my little one."
Livia walked in and repeated the loving ritual and the two Jedi exited back into the larger room where Mace, Yoda, Qui-Gon, and Obi-Wan sat.
"Speak with the Queen of Naboo for a safe passage of planet, we must,"Yoda said.
Obi-Wan arched an eyebrow slightly. "Wouldn't that present a reasonable amount of danger to Naboo?"he asked skeptically.
Mace nodded, his facial expression turning grim. "We have thought of that, but considering the circumstances, we are presenting a greater threat just being here this close to civilization. If the Sith, along with the Separatists, come to Naboo, they could invade.
Therefore, we have to take that chance."
* * * * * * * * *
Darth Sidious looked down at the army of battle droids, as well as people longing for a new government, being assembled. That army would be of great use to him.
Now that he controlled the Separatist movement, he had an army of gigantic proportions. He would use that army for his own plans. Then, he would regain his rightful place as the governmental leader of the galaxy.
But first, he had to reap his sweet revenge.
The Jedi, if all went as planned, would fall very soon. The scattered population of the former protectors of peace were being diminished as he stood there on Geonosis. Hundreds of his 'Jedi Hunters', as people had come to call them, were already sweeping the galaxy in pursuit of the Jedi.
They were hunting for all but a small group of the Jedi. Once small group, and one person, he wanted the pleasure to kill them for himself. Livia would die slowly at his hands, of that, he was sure. He would have it no other way. The most convenient thing of all was that he knew where they were. He knew they were on Naboo.
Then, an idea occurred to the Sith. Once Anakin's lover was destroyed, Anakin's hatred could be used......as a powerful apprentice to the dark Lord. Anakin could be turned.
*Yes.......everything would soon be going according to plan...and I will have my plans back to their original order....yes.......*
* * * * * * * * *
Padme Amidala looked out the window of her speeder. Just outside the window, stood the private landing platform she had claimed for herself.
On that platform, her ship awaited her.
The speeder drew to a halt and Amidala stepped out. She strode up the ramp of the ship bound for Naboo, her home.
* * * * * * * * *
The group of Jedi were led into the Theed Palace by a group of the Queen's most trusted security guards. Amongst them was General Panaka of the Theed Army, from their first encounter on Naboo, who was at the time the Captain of the Queen's Security Force.
Faith sat in the crook of her father's arm, looking intently around at the beautiful palace. Her dark blue eyes were wide as she surveyed the wondrous rooms with childlike awe.
They were soon led into the Throne Room, where the Queen Jamilla sat. The queen smiled warmly in greeting as she saw the Jedi, her dark brown eyes sparkling as she looked upon the youngest of them all, Faith. "Welcome, Jedi. Is there anything I an do for you?"she asked, her accent rolling soothingly from her mouth.
"Yes, Queen Jamilla, I wish we were here for a friendly visit, only. The circumstances are of the utmost danger. We need—"Mace began, but was interrupted by a commlink beeping.
The Queen gave an apologetic look, then answered. As she heard the message come over, her face paled beneath the regal makeup she wore. "You must leave immediately. The Supreme Chancellor has come for a surprise visit! She will have you killed immediately if she finds you! My guards will escort you to a ship,"Queen Jamilla said, alarmed.
The Jedi stood. "Thank you, my Queen. That is all we need,"Qui-Gon said as they exited the throne room.
The Jedi sprinted from the Throne Room in a hurry. Battle droids rounded the corner, blocking off one of the ways to the docking bay. "Split up! We'll meet you at the docking bay,"Obi-Wan said brusquely. The group of Jedi split up into two groups, parting with their guards.
Little did they know, they were missing the smallest member of their group..........................
* * * * * * * * *
Padme Amidala strode down the halls of the Theed Palace. Ahead of her, she could hear the running footsteps. She gestured for her guards to investigate, a bored expression on her face. The footsteps quickened, then faded out of existence as the guards fled in pursuit.
Another guard ran up. "Supreme Chancellor, the Jedi are in the palace escaping,"the guard said, breathless.
Amidala's eyes widened. "Well then, seal off all the exits. Detain them!!"
The guard nodded and gave a crisp 'yes m'lady' and rushed off, relaying the orders.
Amidala continued down the halls of the palace towards the Throne Room. Suddenly, a child rounded the corner. The small girl slid to a halt in front of Amidala, no fear in her youthful expression.
Amidala bent down to almost the child's eye level. "Hello, little girl, I am Padme. What's your name?"she asked, a sweet expression on her face.
The child's eyes closed for a moment, then opened once again to go wide. Her gaze became accusing. "You're the bad lady,"Faith whispered.
Amidala's eyebrows arched, but her smile stayed plastered to her face. "What?"she asked through clenched teeth.
"You hurt everyone. Made mommy and daddy and uncle Qui-Gee and Uncle Obi-Ben and—"Faith took a deep breath to finish her sentence, "and Master Yoda and Master Mace....sad."
"You're a Jedi,"Amidala said, reaching forward and picking Faith up.
Faith squirmed in Amidala's arms, trying to get free. Suddenly, the child stopped struggling. She looked at Amidala, her dark blue eyes holding a chilling calm. Abruptly, a giant Force blow smashed into Amidala, throwing her backwards. The Supreme Chancellor landed a few feet away from the child, who stood and ran away.
"GET HER,"Padme shrieked, standing. Her normally beautiful hair was wild and disheveled from the Force blow. Her serene expression slipped as anger and humiliation overcame her.
The guards stood there, stunned for a moment. Finally, their stupor wore off and they ran after the fleeing child.
Ahead of them, Faith raced towards where she sensed the soothing, worried presence of the other Jedi.
* * * * * * * * *
Darth Sidious looked out the window of the ship he was on. An armada of Separatist movement battleships was destined for Naboo. There, he would enact the next phase of his plan.
He would have his revenge.
He would have his revenge on the Jedi.
He would also, have his revenge on Padme Amidala.
Yes, everything was going according to his plans......
* * * * * * * * *
As they were about to board the ship, Livia froze. She looked around. Her heart nearly stopped at what she saw—or didn't see.
Faith was nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Faith?"she asked, near panic.
"I thought she was with you,"Anakin said, his eyes becoming wider with worry as the situation sank in.
Qui-Gon ran up. "I'll be right back. I'll find her, I promise. You just make sure the guards don't close us off,"he said, running off before they could argue.
He didn't get far before guards began to close in around him. Along with the guards, small footsteps could be heard running down the hallway. Qui-Gon sprinted up to meet the small child.
Faith ran up to Qui-Gon, jumping into his outstretched arms. She hugged him tightly, a small smile on her face. "Love you, Uncle Qui-Gee,"she said contently.
An amused smile spread across Qui-Gon's face as he fled through the hallways. Not one trace of fear echoed in Faith's Force sense. The child was not the least bit afraid of the situation around her. She had just been chased by security guards, yet she was completely happy.
Qui-Gon ran into the hangar bay and froze at what he saw. The hangar bay had just filled with battle droids. A large ship had landed beside their smaller one. The other Jedi were battling for their lives in the flurry of blaster bolts. Qui-Gon backed up against the wall, seeking cover for the child in his arms.
He drew his lightsaber. "Don't be scared, trust me, my little Jedi,"he whispered.
Faith nodded, hugging him tighter.
Qui-Gon then ignited his saber, plunging into the fray.
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Thanks for Reviewing, Gouki!
Hey, I hope you like it so far!!! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the future/coming chapters..................
"What is worse, the death of the body, or the desolation of the soul?" When faced with that question, what can a Jedi do?
If or When revenge is enacted, how will the loved ones of the harmed act? How will they go on? Will they go on?
The darkness of the galaxy is rising, possibly to be replaced in leadership. Will Padme Amidala hold onto her throne? Or will her government fall to the Sith?
Read later to find out!
Signing out for now,
Lina Skye
//....//means telepathic messages(I know I switch those a lot, but this is easier)
~*...*~dream/flashback
((....))my own personal thoughts on whatever-cruel-twist-of-fate-unfolds.....lol
3 years later........((3 years after chapter 1).....................
Ch. 2
"Daddy!"Faith Skywalker giggled, leaping into Anakin's arms.
Anakin smiled, picking up his daughter. The child clung to him in a youthful, loving hug. Anakin walked into the building he, as well as a few of the scarce remaining Jedi, called home. He gently kissed his daughter's thin mane of light hair. Faith giggled happily.
Livia walked over to him, her expression grave. Anakin's joy faded into a deep concern. He gave his wife a questioning look. Livia's expression remained the same.
Anakin put his daughter down, tousling her blonde curls. "Go play with Uncle Qui-Gee and Uncle Obi-Ben. Mommy and I need to have a talk,"Anakin said. The child nodded and rushed off towards her godfathers' rooms.
"What's wrong, love?"Anakin asked, putting a hand on Livia's shoulder.
Livia's dark blue gaze was stormy with worry. "He's coming for us. Palpatine is coming for us,"she whispered.
Anakin looked into Livia's eyes, his face filled with utter bewilderment. "What? I thought he couldn't hurt us anymore! He's in hiding,"Anakin said, trying to understand what his wife was saying.
"He is the leader of the Separatist movement now. I just found out. Queen Jamilla just relayed the news to us. He is out for blood. He wants us dead,"Livia said, diverting her gaze to the window.
"Then we will run far away. He will never hurt us—"
"Ani, you know we can't do that. We would never make it off planet. Amidala would get us for sure then,"Livia said, her voice bleak.
Anakin turned his back to his beloved. He looked out at the plains of Naboo from the window of his home......home.
Home had never been any place......except on Tatooine, with his mother.
"Livia, I think I know where we could go. The government nor the Sith have any reach there.........."
* * * * * * * * *
Qui-Gon turned to see Faith's small form enter the room. Obi-Wan looked over, a small smile appearing on his face as the 3 year old ran over and plopped herself between the two Jedi Masters on the sofa.
She hugged both of the bigger Jedi. Her dark blue eyes, identical to Livia's, shown with an unaccustomed seriousness. "I wov you, Uncle Obi-Ben, I wov you too, Uncle Qui-Gee,"she whispered, burying her face in Qui-Gon's chest.
"Well, my little one, what happened to bring that on? What's wrong?"Qui-Gon asked, a small, concerned smile spreading across his features. He put a muscular arm around the child.
Faith looked up at the two Jedi Masters. "Mommy and Daddy are sad....."she whispered.
Obi-Wan gently caressed her soft, downy mane of hair. "Do not worry, my little Jedi. Everything is fine. They are not sad. They are just....worried, but everything will be fine. Nothing will happen,"Obi-Wan said.
Qui-Gon shot him a questioning glare. Obi-Wan gave a small shrug. //what was I supposed to say? Should I have let her stay and be worried to death about her parents??// Obi- Wan inquired.
Qui-Gon nodded mentally in understanding, then looked back down at the small child between them. "Well, Faith, do you want to play a game?"he asked, trying to get the child's mind off the worry for her parents.
Faith's dark blue eyes brightened. She hugged her 'uncle Qui-Gee', then stood. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon stood.
//I'll go see what is wrong with Livia—//Obi-Wan began to send Qui-Gon via their bond, but was abruptly cut off by Faith attaching herself to his leg.
"Uncle Obi-Ben, stay wif us?"
Obi-Wan looked down into the hopeful sapphire eyes of the child. He gave an inward grunt of irritation at himself. The child was sometimes too strong in the Force for her own good. *a Jedi Master, being controlled by a child.....great, just great,*Obi-Wan mused.
Obi-Wan shook his head in self amusement. "Fine, I'll stay,"he said softly, his voice holding a note of bemused disbelief. Qui-Gon gave a small laugh, picking up the small child into his arms. He was about to levitate her between the two of them, but stopped as he sensed his Padawan's presence enter the room.
* * * * * * * * *
Anakin entered the room to hear the sweet sound of a child's laughter and to see the equally sweet sight of his daughter's smiling face. The sight of seeing Faith in his Master's arms, being a joyful child, brought a small smile to his face. It yet again renewed his sense of once tarnished hope and loyalty.
"Daddy! You okay?"Faith asked, reaching her short arms out towards Anakin.
Anakin reached out and pulled his daughter into his arms. He froze as he heard the child's concerned, soft spoken question. It was sometimes a bad thing to have raised a child to have such a deep empathy in the Force and in other people, but the good things outweighed the bad.
After hearing nothing but a silent pause from Anakin, Faith hugged her father's neck tighter. "Don't worry, Daddy. I'll make everyting okay,"she whispered, kissing him on the cheek in hopes of chasing whatever troubled him.
Anakin looked into the dark blue gaze of his offspring. Pure innocence and love shown in her eyes. Along with innocence and love, complete and utter faith in their word that everything was going to be okay was presented.
"Thank you, my little one,"Anakin murmured, kissing the crown of her forehead, pulling her into a tight embrace. Faith returned the hug with childlike, unconditional love.
Anakin looked up at Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, who's concerned, questioning eyes were looking on with a loving patience.
"Okay, it is time for all little Jedi to get to bed,"Anakin said, walking towards Faith's bedroom.
"Then why isn't Master Yoda going to bed?"Faith asked sleepily, pointing to the small Jedi Master who was entering the room.
"Hmmph....Much older than you, I am,"Yoda explained, a note of amused indignance in his voice.
Faith nodded, allowing Anakin to put her into bed. "Love you, Daddy,"she whispered, half asleep already. Anakin nodded, kissing her forehead, "I love you, too, my little one."
Livia walked in and repeated the loving ritual and the two Jedi exited back into the larger room where Mace, Yoda, Qui-Gon, and Obi-Wan sat.
"Speak with the Queen of Naboo for a safe passage of planet, we must,"Yoda said.
Obi-Wan arched an eyebrow slightly. "Wouldn't that present a reasonable amount of danger to Naboo?"he asked skeptically.
Mace nodded, his facial expression turning grim. "We have thought of that, but considering the circumstances, we are presenting a greater threat just being here this close to civilization. If the Sith, along with the Separatists, come to Naboo, they could invade.
Therefore, we have to take that chance."
* * * * * * * * *
Darth Sidious looked down at the army of battle droids, as well as people longing for a new government, being assembled. That army would be of great use to him.
Now that he controlled the Separatist movement, he had an army of gigantic proportions. He would use that army for his own plans. Then, he would regain his rightful place as the governmental leader of the galaxy.
But first, he had to reap his sweet revenge.
The Jedi, if all went as planned, would fall very soon. The scattered population of the former protectors of peace were being diminished as he stood there on Geonosis. Hundreds of his 'Jedi Hunters', as people had come to call them, were already sweeping the galaxy in pursuit of the Jedi.
They were hunting for all but a small group of the Jedi. Once small group, and one person, he wanted the pleasure to kill them for himself. Livia would die slowly at his hands, of that, he was sure. He would have it no other way. The most convenient thing of all was that he knew where they were. He knew they were on Naboo.
Then, an idea occurred to the Sith. Once Anakin's lover was destroyed, Anakin's hatred could be used......as a powerful apprentice to the dark Lord. Anakin could be turned.
*Yes.......everything would soon be going according to plan...and I will have my plans back to their original order....yes.......*
* * * * * * * * *
Padme Amidala looked out the window of her speeder. Just outside the window, stood the private landing platform she had claimed for herself.
On that platform, her ship awaited her.
The speeder drew to a halt and Amidala stepped out. She strode up the ramp of the ship bound for Naboo, her home.
* * * * * * * * *
The group of Jedi were led into the Theed Palace by a group of the Queen's most trusted security guards. Amongst them was General Panaka of the Theed Army, from their first encounter on Naboo, who was at the time the Captain of the Queen's Security Force.
Faith sat in the crook of her father's arm, looking intently around at the beautiful palace. Her dark blue eyes were wide as she surveyed the wondrous rooms with childlike awe.
They were soon led into the Throne Room, where the Queen Jamilla sat. The queen smiled warmly in greeting as she saw the Jedi, her dark brown eyes sparkling as she looked upon the youngest of them all, Faith. "Welcome, Jedi. Is there anything I an do for you?"she asked, her accent rolling soothingly from her mouth.
"Yes, Queen Jamilla, I wish we were here for a friendly visit, only. The circumstances are of the utmost danger. We need—"Mace began, but was interrupted by a commlink beeping.
The Queen gave an apologetic look, then answered. As she heard the message come over, her face paled beneath the regal makeup she wore. "You must leave immediately. The Supreme Chancellor has come for a surprise visit! She will have you killed immediately if she finds you! My guards will escort you to a ship,"Queen Jamilla said, alarmed.
The Jedi stood. "Thank you, my Queen. That is all we need,"Qui-Gon said as they exited the throne room.
The Jedi sprinted from the Throne Room in a hurry. Battle droids rounded the corner, blocking off one of the ways to the docking bay. "Split up! We'll meet you at the docking bay,"Obi-Wan said brusquely. The group of Jedi split up into two groups, parting with their guards.
Little did they know, they were missing the smallest member of their group..........................
* * * * * * * * *
Padme Amidala strode down the halls of the Theed Palace. Ahead of her, she could hear the running footsteps. She gestured for her guards to investigate, a bored expression on her face. The footsteps quickened, then faded out of existence as the guards fled in pursuit.
Another guard ran up. "Supreme Chancellor, the Jedi are in the palace escaping,"the guard said, breathless.
Amidala's eyes widened. "Well then, seal off all the exits. Detain them!!"
The guard nodded and gave a crisp 'yes m'lady' and rushed off, relaying the orders.
Amidala continued down the halls of the palace towards the Throne Room. Suddenly, a child rounded the corner. The small girl slid to a halt in front of Amidala, no fear in her youthful expression.
Amidala bent down to almost the child's eye level. "Hello, little girl, I am Padme. What's your name?"she asked, a sweet expression on her face.
The child's eyes closed for a moment, then opened once again to go wide. Her gaze became accusing. "You're the bad lady,"Faith whispered.
Amidala's eyebrows arched, but her smile stayed plastered to her face. "What?"she asked through clenched teeth.
"You hurt everyone. Made mommy and daddy and uncle Qui-Gee and Uncle Obi-Ben and—"Faith took a deep breath to finish her sentence, "and Master Yoda and Master Mace....sad."
"You're a Jedi,"Amidala said, reaching forward and picking Faith up.
Faith squirmed in Amidala's arms, trying to get free. Suddenly, the child stopped struggling. She looked at Amidala, her dark blue eyes holding a chilling calm. Abruptly, a giant Force blow smashed into Amidala, throwing her backwards. The Supreme Chancellor landed a few feet away from the child, who stood and ran away.
"GET HER,"Padme shrieked, standing. Her normally beautiful hair was wild and disheveled from the Force blow. Her serene expression slipped as anger and humiliation overcame her.
The guards stood there, stunned for a moment. Finally, their stupor wore off and they ran after the fleeing child.
Ahead of them, Faith raced towards where she sensed the soothing, worried presence of the other Jedi.
* * * * * * * * *
Darth Sidious looked out the window of the ship he was on. An armada of Separatist movement battleships was destined for Naboo. There, he would enact the next phase of his plan.
He would have his revenge.
He would have his revenge on the Jedi.
He would also, have his revenge on Padme Amidala.
Yes, everything was going according to his plans......
* * * * * * * * *
As they were about to board the ship, Livia froze. She looked around. Her heart nearly stopped at what she saw—or didn't see.
Faith was nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Faith?"she asked, near panic.
"I thought she was with you,"Anakin said, his eyes becoming wider with worry as the situation sank in.
Qui-Gon ran up. "I'll be right back. I'll find her, I promise. You just make sure the guards don't close us off,"he said, running off before they could argue.
He didn't get far before guards began to close in around him. Along with the guards, small footsteps could be heard running down the hallway. Qui-Gon sprinted up to meet the small child.
Faith ran up to Qui-Gon, jumping into his outstretched arms. She hugged him tightly, a small smile on her face. "Love you, Uncle Qui-Gee,"she said contently.
An amused smile spread across Qui-Gon's face as he fled through the hallways. Not one trace of fear echoed in Faith's Force sense. The child was not the least bit afraid of the situation around her. She had just been chased by security guards, yet she was completely happy.
Qui-Gon ran into the hangar bay and froze at what he saw. The hangar bay had just filled with battle droids. A large ship had landed beside their smaller one. The other Jedi were battling for their lives in the flurry of blaster bolts. Qui-Gon backed up against the wall, seeking cover for the child in his arms.
He drew his lightsaber. "Don't be scared, trust me, my little Jedi,"he whispered.
Faith nodded, hugging him tighter.
Qui-Gon then ignited his saber, plunging into the fray.
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Thanks for Reviewing, Gouki!
Hey, I hope you like it so far!!! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the future/coming chapters..................
"What is worse, the death of the body, or the desolation of the soul?" When faced with that question, what can a Jedi do?
If or When revenge is enacted, how will the loved ones of the harmed act? How will they go on? Will they go on?
The darkness of the galaxy is rising, possibly to be replaced in leadership. Will Padme Amidala hold onto her throne? Or will her government fall to the Sith?
Read later to find out!
Signing out for now,
Lina Skye