Disclaimer: Anything to declare? Why yes; almost none of these characters belong to me, they are the property of a Mr. George Lucas. Anywho as usual no profit is being made, please enjoy the story. Again parts of this run close to the movie, but be patient it will veer off soon enough.
A Different Point Of View:
Chapter Three
As he was running through the swamps of Naboo Khameir Sarin wondered just how he got into this situation. Behind him were several MTTs, ahead of him some strange alien stood, mouth agape, screaming. The MTT was gaining on him fast as he neared the creature. When he reached the strange creature he tackled it, and held it in a force grip until the MTT thundered over. He got up and continued to look for Obi-Wan. The alien followed him.
"Exsqueeze me?" it said. "Whosa are yousa?"
Khameir Sarin, Jedi Knight." He said, walking faster.
"Mesa Jar Jar Binks, thank you for saving my."
"Your welcome, now I would suggest leaving."
"But mesa must stay, my life belongs to you, as the gods demand."
'Goodie' Khameir thought before spinning quickly to deflect bolts from an approaching STAP chasing Obi-Wan.
He came up panting, "What's this?" he asked gesturing towards Jar Jar.
"A local… don't ask."
Obi-Wan grinned and shook his head.
"There are more of them coming, we should find someplace safe to contact the Naboo."
"The safest place is Gunga City, my home. Tis a hidden city."
"Can you take us there?" Kenobi asked.
"Uh, no."
"Why?"
"My was banished, if mesa go back they will punish me."
"If those droids find us they will crush us, grind us into tiny pieces, and blast us into oblivion."
Khameir couldn't help but grin at the remark and the look on his friend's face as he said it.
The Gun Gun led them through the swamps until they reached a small lake. There they began the swim to Otah Gunga. Their eyes widened as they swam over a ridge and the city came into view. Gigantic air filled bubbles fanned out ahead of them. As they neared the bubbles they could see humanoid shapes moving around inside. Jar Jar led them to a large bubble near the center of the city. Once inside they removed their breathing units and walked around. Many Gun Guns shied away from them, Khameir suspected it was due to his appearance. By removing his hood he had given them full view of his horned head and tattooed face, the piercing yellow red gaze didn't help either.
'Probably never even heard of a Zabrak let alone seen one' Obi-Wan projected into his mind.
A guard came up and arrested Jar Jar, soon after they were led to Boss Nass leader of the Gun Guns.
'Boy is he stubborn,' Khameir thought as the large leader steadfastly refused to help the Naboo.
"You and the Naboo form a symbiotic circle, what affects one affects the other, you must understand this." Obi-Wan said.
Khameir nodded. 'He's learned a lot' he thought as the Padawan made another articulate argument.
"Fine then, get us a transport and we will be on our way," he said waving his hand.
Boss Nass agreed and they turned to leave. Jar Jar looked at them sadly, the two Jedi stopped and exchanged glances. Neither really wanted to take the outcast but they couldn't just leave him. After a little negotiation they were off, Jar Jar in tow. Khameir sat quietly in the back of the Bongo while Obi-Wan and the Gungun made small talk. Every time a fish took interest in the little ship, he directed its attention elsewhere. In no time they surfaced in a canal in the city of Theed. Sneaking around quietly, they searched for sings of life in the deserted capital. Khameir spotted something out of the corner of his eye, "Over there." Obi-Wan nodded. The young Queen Amidala and her entourage were being led away by a group of battle droids. The two Jedi jumped off the bridge with sabers ignited. A few well placed kicks and slashes later and they were ducking into an alley with the refugees. To their credit they really didn't noticeably flinch at Khameir's appearance.
"Thank you for helping us," the Queen said.
"We were sent by the Chancellor to help end this before it escalated."
"It appears you are to late." Gov. Bibble said.
"Something isn't right, I think you should come to Coruscant with us."
"I agree, it isn't safe here your Highness," Captain Panaka said.
"My place should be with my people, but perhaps I can do more good pleading our case to the Senate."
They quickly made their way to the hanger where the Queen's ship was located.
"We need those pilots," Panaka said.
"I'll get that," Obi-Wan said confidently.
Khameir strode up to the droid in charge and said, "I am here by order of Chancellor Organa, these people are coming with me to Coruscant."
"Where are you taking them?"
"Coruscant."
The droid considered this and said, "These people are to be processed, you are under…"
He never had time to finish the sentence as Khameir's red blade slashed him in half. The droids opened fire killing a few guards and pilots before meeting their end at the hands of the Jedi.
Once aboard the ship Khameir made his way to the bridge where the pilot, Ric Olie, was preparing to take off.
As the ship left the atmosphere the relative ease of the escape ended as the orbiting ships took notice and opened fire. They managed to evade many of the shots, but were then buffeted by several in a row.
"Shield generators gone," Olie announced.
The crew of R2 droids went to work immediately to repair the damage. They had almost finished when the engines were hit.
"We'll never make it now, we have to go back to the planet or be destroyed," Olie said.
Khameir nodded grimly, turning to Obi-Wan he said, "Tell everyone in back to prepare for a crash landing."
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