Title: Episode I: The Slave Master
Author: Sparkling Diamond Satine
Summary and disclaimer in the prologue.
Rating: PG
Note: Any lines with asterisks are in an alien language, but were translated into Basic because I'm too lazy to buy a book on alien languages.
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Chapter 1~Jabba's Palace/A New Assignment
Night set on Tatooine, and all of the villainous aliens scurried into Jabba's Palace to keep warm. Without the twin suns' warmth, the night got quite cold, reaching temperatures that a normal human could not handle.
Little Anakin Skywalker hurried inside before the chill ended up killing him. He found his quarters quite quickly. He was allowed to share a room with a young human girl named Galia Malonea. She usually used her spare time in between chores for the Hutt to watch her mother's exotic dancing.
After learning from other aliens, Anakin and Galia had created their own language, in order to speak about private issues. They didn't need Bib Fortuna, Jabba's faithful right-hand T'wilek, to stumble into them while they were talking in plain English about how they hated their lives as slaves. Whenever they were caught speaking about this, their chores were doubled, and they never got the speaking time that they now have. So, as a way of ending this from happening again, they devised a secret language, which was just pronouncing the words backwards. For example, 'How were your chores?" would be "Woh erew ruoy erohc?"
* Ani * Galia squealed upon seeing her only human companion enter the room. * Jabba gave you so many chores today; I didn't get to see you at all! *
* I know, the alien needs to lighten up * Anakin said, smiling. He ran up to the girl and hugged her. They had been best friends ever since he was left with Jabba two years ago. He was told his mother just left him there, but he hoped to find out the truth, as he didn't believe the vicious criminal.
* What did you do while I was doing chores? * Anakin asked.
* I watched my mama… * Galia said. She always hesitated on this subject, because she knew how much Anakin missed his mother.
* One of these days, Gal. I'm gonna find my way outta here, * Anakin said.
* You say that every day, Ani, and look where you are…still here! * Galia said, laughing. * When you finally find your way, make sure you come visit me sometime * she said, solemnly.
* I promise you, Gal, I will come back and free you, * Anakin said, and then turned off the lamp, as it was light's out time for all the servants in Jabba's palace.
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Meanwhile, the Jedi on Coruscant have assembled to discuss pressing matters on a small, lesser-known planet called Tatooine. The Republic has not reached there, and the Jedi have hidden this planet from the Republic's clutches. Yoda and the other Jedi Masters have been deciding upon which Jedi team should fly to the desert planet and right the many wrongs that exist there, starting with a simple civil war between two tribes.
Jedi Master Mace Windu, one of the wisest, most cunning Jedi Masters, had suggested that their best team of Jedi, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Padawan Learner Obi-Wan Kenobi, be the ones to venture out onto Tatooine.
"Master, are you sure about this mission? It seems…shrouded, almost beclouded with deceit," Obi-Wan said, scowling as he spoke.
"Be careful, Young One, you have much to learn. We shall do as the Council instructs, and figure out just what is happening once we arrive," Qui-Gon said, following his apprentice, who was making his way towards the starships up for rent. They were instructed to meet a Captain Hirgot at Docking Bay 38, where they would fly a Hedroian Starship to the desert planet.
The Hedroian Starship gleamed silver in the glow of the neon signs that shimmered all through the bustling city of Coruscant. It was a sleek design, and was designed for a desert atmosphere. The sun, or suns, would reflect off the silver hull and confuse any pilot into thinking a star was plummeting toward that planet. Of course, one of the only Republican- friendly spies on Tatooine knew what to look for, and would be expecting the "star" sometime in the next few days.
"Somehow, I have the feeling this will be a rather long mission," Obi-Wan said, shuddering at the thought. "I hope that where we are staying is cool enough, I've heard about how hot it could get there, what with the twin suns."
"Do not worry, my Padawan, we shall be fine. I have ensured that our accommodations be comfortable enough, should we have to stay longer than planned. As for money, Republican credits are not accepted anywhere on the planet, so please keep these safe," Qui-Gon said, hiding a tightly tied pack of standard money in Obi-Wan's belt. "Make sure no one knows you have this, it may have to last a while."
Obi-Wan nodded, and the two venerable Jedi made their way onto the Hadroian Starship. Obi-Wan sat in the co-pilots seat while Qui-Gon placed a mysterious suitcase onto the bed in their cabin.
"We shall be leaving soon," Captain Hirgot said. "Please inform Master Qui- Gon that he should buckle up if he doesn't want to end up getting thrown across the cockpit," the Hedroian wheezed. A Hedroian looks a bit like a Mon Calamari, except his head is rounder, and must have a glass bowl filled with water around their heads at all times, to prevent dehydration from occurring.
Obi-Wan poked his head into their cabins and called to Qui-Gon. "Master, we're leaving soon. Captain Hirgot wishes to see you secure before take- off," Obi-Wan said.
Qui-Gon nodded and walked over to a seat, strapping himself in, before calming himself and reaching a meditative stage of breathing.
The Hedroian Starship retained its silver gleam as it took off into the starry skies, headed for the Outer Rim Territories.
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* Your plans for fixing the Filoreans with an army are ready, my lord, * a tinny voice spoke over the receiver. * Soon the Tusken Raiders will be destroyed and we shall have far more influence over the people of Tatooine*
"Great, my young apprentice. Report to me once the battle has been won, I hope to hear of your progress shortly," a cloaked man responded.
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* Anakin Skywalker, step forward! * Jabba the Hutt said, his slow voice shaking the palace.
The young boy hesitated, but realized that this was a very urgent manner with the angry glare in Jabba's usually glaring eyes.
* What would you have me do, Master? * Anakin asked, gulping, as he did not want to think about what the slimy Hutt wanted of him.
* Today is the anniversary of your arrival, and I have a very special gift for you * Jabba said. * Woman, step forward * he called into the shadows.
A woman who looked the age of thirty-something stepped into the light and bowed in front of Jabba.
* This, my loyal servant, is believed to be the woman who left you in my palace. I will give you the day off to let you get acquainted * Jabba said, laughing with delight at how 'nice' he was for letting this happen.
Anakin took one last glance at the lonely Galia, who was beginning her morning chores alone while her mother was dancing along with the Tin Tin Longja Band that was just recently employed by Jabba. He smiled at Galia, and then turned his attention to his so-called mother who had just decided to reunite with her so-called son.
"Mama??" he called out.
"Son!" she called back and hugged him. "You're looking handsome, why don't you come show your mother what you do for fun around here."
For now, Anakin left the matter of leaving him alone at the palace in the shadows, where everything else seemed to lie around here. He didn't need tension on his day off; he got enough of it every day from Jabba, and occasionally from Galia.
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End: Chapter 1
Author: Sparkling Diamond Satine
Summary and disclaimer in the prologue.
Rating: PG
Note: Any lines with asterisks are in an alien language, but were translated into Basic because I'm too lazy to buy a book on alien languages.
~*~*~*~*~*
Chapter 1~Jabba's Palace/A New Assignment
Night set on Tatooine, and all of the villainous aliens scurried into Jabba's Palace to keep warm. Without the twin suns' warmth, the night got quite cold, reaching temperatures that a normal human could not handle.
Little Anakin Skywalker hurried inside before the chill ended up killing him. He found his quarters quite quickly. He was allowed to share a room with a young human girl named Galia Malonea. She usually used her spare time in between chores for the Hutt to watch her mother's exotic dancing.
After learning from other aliens, Anakin and Galia had created their own language, in order to speak about private issues. They didn't need Bib Fortuna, Jabba's faithful right-hand T'wilek, to stumble into them while they were talking in plain English about how they hated their lives as slaves. Whenever they were caught speaking about this, their chores were doubled, and they never got the speaking time that they now have. So, as a way of ending this from happening again, they devised a secret language, which was just pronouncing the words backwards. For example, 'How were your chores?" would be "Woh erew ruoy erohc?"
* Ani * Galia squealed upon seeing her only human companion enter the room. * Jabba gave you so many chores today; I didn't get to see you at all! *
* I know, the alien needs to lighten up * Anakin said, smiling. He ran up to the girl and hugged her. They had been best friends ever since he was left with Jabba two years ago. He was told his mother just left him there, but he hoped to find out the truth, as he didn't believe the vicious criminal.
* What did you do while I was doing chores? * Anakin asked.
* I watched my mama… * Galia said. She always hesitated on this subject, because she knew how much Anakin missed his mother.
* One of these days, Gal. I'm gonna find my way outta here, * Anakin said.
* You say that every day, Ani, and look where you are…still here! * Galia said, laughing. * When you finally find your way, make sure you come visit me sometime * she said, solemnly.
* I promise you, Gal, I will come back and free you, * Anakin said, and then turned off the lamp, as it was light's out time for all the servants in Jabba's palace.
~*~
Meanwhile, the Jedi on Coruscant have assembled to discuss pressing matters on a small, lesser-known planet called Tatooine. The Republic has not reached there, and the Jedi have hidden this planet from the Republic's clutches. Yoda and the other Jedi Masters have been deciding upon which Jedi team should fly to the desert planet and right the many wrongs that exist there, starting with a simple civil war between two tribes.
Jedi Master Mace Windu, one of the wisest, most cunning Jedi Masters, had suggested that their best team of Jedi, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Padawan Learner Obi-Wan Kenobi, be the ones to venture out onto Tatooine.
"Master, are you sure about this mission? It seems…shrouded, almost beclouded with deceit," Obi-Wan said, scowling as he spoke.
"Be careful, Young One, you have much to learn. We shall do as the Council instructs, and figure out just what is happening once we arrive," Qui-Gon said, following his apprentice, who was making his way towards the starships up for rent. They were instructed to meet a Captain Hirgot at Docking Bay 38, where they would fly a Hedroian Starship to the desert planet.
The Hedroian Starship gleamed silver in the glow of the neon signs that shimmered all through the bustling city of Coruscant. It was a sleek design, and was designed for a desert atmosphere. The sun, or suns, would reflect off the silver hull and confuse any pilot into thinking a star was plummeting toward that planet. Of course, one of the only Republican- friendly spies on Tatooine knew what to look for, and would be expecting the "star" sometime in the next few days.
"Somehow, I have the feeling this will be a rather long mission," Obi-Wan said, shuddering at the thought. "I hope that where we are staying is cool enough, I've heard about how hot it could get there, what with the twin suns."
"Do not worry, my Padawan, we shall be fine. I have ensured that our accommodations be comfortable enough, should we have to stay longer than planned. As for money, Republican credits are not accepted anywhere on the planet, so please keep these safe," Qui-Gon said, hiding a tightly tied pack of standard money in Obi-Wan's belt. "Make sure no one knows you have this, it may have to last a while."
Obi-Wan nodded, and the two venerable Jedi made their way onto the Hadroian Starship. Obi-Wan sat in the co-pilots seat while Qui-Gon placed a mysterious suitcase onto the bed in their cabin.
"We shall be leaving soon," Captain Hirgot said. "Please inform Master Qui- Gon that he should buckle up if he doesn't want to end up getting thrown across the cockpit," the Hedroian wheezed. A Hedroian looks a bit like a Mon Calamari, except his head is rounder, and must have a glass bowl filled with water around their heads at all times, to prevent dehydration from occurring.
Obi-Wan poked his head into their cabins and called to Qui-Gon. "Master, we're leaving soon. Captain Hirgot wishes to see you secure before take- off," Obi-Wan said.
Qui-Gon nodded and walked over to a seat, strapping himself in, before calming himself and reaching a meditative stage of breathing.
The Hedroian Starship retained its silver gleam as it took off into the starry skies, headed for the Outer Rim Territories.
~*~
* Your plans for fixing the Filoreans with an army are ready, my lord, * a tinny voice spoke over the receiver. * Soon the Tusken Raiders will be destroyed and we shall have far more influence over the people of Tatooine*
"Great, my young apprentice. Report to me once the battle has been won, I hope to hear of your progress shortly," a cloaked man responded.
~*~
* Anakin Skywalker, step forward! * Jabba the Hutt said, his slow voice shaking the palace.
The young boy hesitated, but realized that this was a very urgent manner with the angry glare in Jabba's usually glaring eyes.
* What would you have me do, Master? * Anakin asked, gulping, as he did not want to think about what the slimy Hutt wanted of him.
* Today is the anniversary of your arrival, and I have a very special gift for you * Jabba said. * Woman, step forward * he called into the shadows.
A woman who looked the age of thirty-something stepped into the light and bowed in front of Jabba.
* This, my loyal servant, is believed to be the woman who left you in my palace. I will give you the day off to let you get acquainted * Jabba said, laughing with delight at how 'nice' he was for letting this happen.
Anakin took one last glance at the lonely Galia, who was beginning her morning chores alone while her mother was dancing along with the Tin Tin Longja Band that was just recently employed by Jabba. He smiled at Galia, and then turned his attention to his so-called mother who had just decided to reunite with her so-called son.
"Mama??" he called out.
"Son!" she called back and hugged him. "You're looking handsome, why don't you come show your mother what you do for fun around here."
For now, Anakin left the matter of leaving him alone at the palace in the shadows, where everything else seemed to lie around here. He didn't need tension on his day off; he got enough of it every day from Jabba, and occasionally from Galia.
~*~
End: Chapter 1