Blue Waters:
episode #5 Anakin's Promise
Previously: The Sith (and Arawn) have found out about
Queen Amidala's true identity. But they
are not the only ones: so does Amidala
herself. Arawn and Sidious have formed
a plan.
For
the next 9 years, Amidala/Samantha learned about her Royal Family. These 9 years was a very smooth ride for
everyone. There were little skirmishes
here and there, but nothing major. Now,
it's Anakin Skywalker that we will focus on.
Anakin was a fast learner, and Obi-Wan knew that Qui-Gon Jinn had been
right. Anakin has been Obi-Wan's
apprentice for 9 years now. He is now
18. (Yes, the same age as someone else
in another story). He is on Coruscant
with is master (Obi-Wan). Obi-Wan
became very fond of Anakin throughout the years. He considered him one of his best friends, as he had considered
Qui-Gon. Obi-Wan's eyes watered at the
thought of his old master.
Anakin says, "I'd like to go back to
Tatooine."
Obi-Wan look at him questionly. "Why?"
"Because I'd like to see it again. I haven't been there in 9 years…and I have a
promise to keep to someone."
Obi-Wan look thoughtfully at Anakin, but
didn't have time to reply, because Anakin said, "my mother. I've been thinking about her a lot. And the rest of the slaves. I want to rescue them."
Obi-Wan said, "that'll be tough…considering
you have to deactivate those devices…and that place is controlled by the
Hutts."
"I've been looking into that…and I think
there's some way around it. But I need
your help."
Obi-Wan said, "Well, I guess nothing major
has happened or is happening in the galaxy…and if you feel it is right…I trust
you."
Anakin smiled. "Good…let's go."
"Ani…" (That's what Anakin's called for
short.)
"That boy makes split second decisions and
doesn't even consider rethinking them…I suppose that's because of his high
level of Force."
So, Obi-Wan runs after his Padawan
apprentice. Anakin climbs in the
pilot's seat. A droid named R2-D2 is
also with them. Ric Olie had given him
to Anakin after he had saved them all on Naboo 9 years ago.
"Ready,
R2?"
It beeps.
"Obi-Wan,
you in?"
"Yes, Ani…"
Another thing about Anakin is his knack for
flight. That also came with Anakin's
force level. So Anakin flew them to
Tatooine. He landed at the old village
in which he had been a slave, and now renamed Mos Eisley. (It was Mos Espa).
After
he had landed the ship expertly, Obi-Wan tapped Anakin on the shoulder, "and
just exactly how do you plan to do this?"
Anakin looked back at him, "I hadn't thought
of that. I'll just take tings as they
come. Don't worry, I'll have a plan."
Obi-Wan says, "That boy does everything on
instinct…force…" (He said that so quietly that Anakin didn't hear him.
Anakin
had just constructed his first lightsaber…a blue one. His initials were on the bottom of the handle.
Anakin
says, "I have everything under control…just follow me."
Obi-Wan follows Anakin the back way into the
shops.
"All
right, I came up with a plan. We'll
release all the slaves and bring them as a group to Watto. He'll have no choice but to let them go."
Obi-Wan says, "and how will you get into all
the slave's quarters?"
"We'll knock on the doors…but we'll have to
do it slowly…one at a time. Otherwise
they'll know something's wrong (Watto), don't worry."
"Anakin
has a simple answer for everything," thought Obi-Wan.
"I wonder when the council will consider him
ready to face the trials."
Anakin just had to go to his mother's
first…or at least he hoped his mother was still there. R2-D2 had been following the entire
time. Anakin knocked on the door. Shmi answered. She had no idea it was
Anakin…after all, people change a lot from age 9 to 18. She was face to face with an extremely
handsome boy…she knew he was a Jedi because a Jedi Knight had once visited
her…and he had taken Anakin with him.
She loved him very much and missed him dearly.
Before
she had a chance to say anything, Anakin said, "Hi mom. I told you I'd come back someday and free
you."
"Oh, Ani…" she started crying. "Please come in…"
"What
about Obi-Wan?" (Anakin pointed to his
master.)
"Oh of course."
So they came in. Shmi hugged Anakin, and he hugged her back.
"I've
missed you so much th…."
"So have I…this is Obi-Wan Kenobi…he's the
Jedi I've been training under."
She smiled at Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan returned the smile.
"You
have to tell me all about your life in the past 9 years…"
Anakin told her a little about his
training.
Obi-Wan
says, "It's a pleasure to have your son as a Padawan Apprentice."
She
says, "thank you."
Then Anakin says, "Where's C-3PO?"
"Oh, he's still around, Ani. I think he's in your old bedroom."
Obi-Wan says, "C-3PO?"
"The droid I built. I have to finish him…put coverings on him. Okay, mom, get
everything you want…I'm going to get you out of here."
Shmi gathers her things. C-3PO also comes…and they set off
together: Anakin, Shmi, Obi-Wan, R2-D2,
and C-3PO…in preparation for the freeing of the slaves….
