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
Ch. 7
"Citizens of the Republic, though the loss of our beloved leaders is tragic, we must go on.
In the past, I have rebelled against them, but I consider it a horrific loss still. Our glorious, late leaders would wish us to go on and create a newer, stronger Republic.
Help me, citizens...and I can make our Republic stronger than ever before. Help me.....and we can make our former leaders' dreams, as well as our own, come true."
The voice of Darth Sidious, AKA Palpatine, rang clearly over the holonet and through the streets of Coruscant over a loudspeaker. As he concluded his words, the planet broke into loud applause.
Darth Sidious smiled. *The fools....they have no idea.*
Yes...now, everything was going according to plan.
The Republic was rallying behind him.
The Jedi were truly no longer a concern to him, neither were the Senators that had opposed him not long ago.
And the best thing of all...........was that the entire Republic, as well as the former Separatist movement, was behind him 100 percent.
Truly...now things were finally going according to his own grand designs.
* * * * * * * * *
Obi-Wan held Faith against his chest. Faith clung to the Jedi Master. Ever since she had 'lost' her father, she had clung to the people she loved, as if afraid they would leave her, too.
Now on the planet of Naboo, the Jedi were hoping that Faith would be calmed by the planet's soothing nature.
Still, the child clung steadfastly to Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon.
Obi-Wan looked down at the young girl in his arms. Finally, she had eased into slumber.
*Oh, little one......don't worry. Everything will be fine, now.*
Faith stirred lightly in her sleep. Obi-Wan sent soothing waves of the Force to her, not wishing for the exhausted child to wake up. She then settled back into her deep sleep.
Obi-Wan looked out the window of their apartment on Naboo.
Though the Jedi were not supposed to be jealous of other beings, he could not help but wish that he, as well as his companions, could have a normal life............
* * * * * * * * *
Corde, an ex-handmaiden of the late Supreme Chancellor Amidala, strode forward wearily into the Naboo Palace. In the crook of each arm, sat a child.
Luke and Leia leaned sleepily on her shoulders. "Sleep, little ones.....soon, we can all rest."
Once inside the Throne Room, she was welcomed by Queen Jamilla. "My queen....I need to ask a favor of you. I'm sorry to do so on such short notice and under these circumstances....but, this is important,"Corde said.
The queen nodded understandingly, "Nonsense, Corde. It is not a problem."
"Well, Your Majesty, these two children need a place to stay. They need a home that can care for them. I was told by Chancellor Amidala to just hand them over to you, but if you would be so kind as to help me in finding them a home, that would be nice.......Chancellor Amidala told me to tell you that they were Force sensitive and talented......."
The Queen arched an eyebrow. "Force sensitive?"
The ex-handmaiden nodded hesitantly.
"Well, Corde, thank you. I believe I know just the place for the young ones,"Queen Jamilla said after a moment of thought.
The ex-handmaiden nodded gratefully, standing and sitting the two children down on the chair she had once occupied. "Thank you very much, My queen, but I must be going." With that, the former handmaiden strode from the throne room.
Queen Jamilla looked at the two children contemplatively, then picked up her commlink.
She had a few Jedi to get in touch with.
* * * * * * * * *
"Force sensitive children....."Mace echoed the Queen thoughtfully.
"Yes, there are two of them. A young boy and girl...twins. The thought occurred to me that you could possibly want to train them, considering that they are still young. The Jedi could use them,"Queen Jamilla commented.
Mace nodded. "Thank you, my Queen. The Jedi are grateful."
* * * * * * * * *
Qui-Gon looked down at the two newcomer children. They looked around the small lakeside retreat the Jedi now dwelled in with wide eyes. Qui-go had no idea as to how to speak to the children without frightening or confusing them. They knew nothing—or spoke nothing, if that be the case—of their background, so he could not connect with them on that.
Faith stood between Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, still staying close to the two Jedi.
Now, they had two more children to worry about. The two children in front of them were clearly afraid.
Qui-Gon had tried talking with them, but his efforts were relatively useless. The 5 year olds stayed silent and confused.
"They're scared,"Faith whispered to Qui-Gon, pointing to the two 'older' children.
Qui-Gon nodded. "They don't know us. They were taken away from their friends and family."
Faith looked down at the floor, deep in thought. Then, she turned her dark gaze upward to meet the other two children's. She walked slowly over to them, finally leaving her post beside Qui- Gon and Obi-Wan.
"They're good people. They want to help us get to be Jedi..........they love us...no matter what. Don't be scared,"Faith soothed softly.
The one called Leia regarded Faith cautiously, still. Luke looked over at the group of Jedi. His eyes fluttered half-closed, then reopened a moment later. He nodded. "They're good people, Leia. She's telling the truth,"he said to his sister.
Leia repeated Luke's probing gesture, then looked over at Faith, the caution gone from her eyes. She nodded. The brother/sister pair walked over to the Jedi.
Qui-Gon broke into a relieved smile. "Well then, welcome, little Jedi........"
* * * * * * * * *
Darth Sidious looked out across the vast cities of Coruscant from his quarters on Coruscant. He allowed himself a small, smug smile.
Finally. He had done it.
Though his plans had to have been altered earlier, he had still come out on top.
His rising Empire would be unstoppable, just as he had always planned.
* * * * * * * * *
Anakin Skywalker typed coordinates into the navicomputer of his ship. Soon...he would be far away from everyone and everything he held close to his heart.
Soon, he would be away from Naboo......
His beloved daughter, Faith....
Qui-Gon....
Obi-Wan....
Even Master Yoda and Mace!
Anakin swiped hastily at tears that threatened to cascade down his face. No. Now was not the time for grieving over the family he had lost—no, given up.
*I promise....I will see you all again one day.....I won't let you down....*
***********************
Well, that was another chapter of "Shadows in the Light"!!!
I hope you enjoyed this one, because I am almost done with the story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OH MY GOSH!!!! lol......it will either be the next chapter..or the next one after that that is the grand finale..the longest of all!
Please review with your comments on our hero's (and villain's) predicaments!~!!!!!!
In the future/coming chapters......
One of the most powerful Jedi of all time has abandoned his place in life by what is the necessity of the moment.
Two new editions have been added to the small number of Jedi. Will the three children that the fate of the Jedi's future rests on be enough? Will they be able to prevail against all odds and become the powerful Jedi they are truly destined to be?
Or will fate take another course ((just as it has done throughout Simple Misunderstandings and Shadows in the Light?))?
The Sith has risen to power, building up an Empire. Will that Empire stand strong? Or will it fall due to the Sith's subtle brand of tyranny?
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
Ch. 7
"Citizens of the Republic, though the loss of our beloved leaders is tragic, we must go on.
In the past, I have rebelled against them, but I consider it a horrific loss still. Our glorious, late leaders would wish us to go on and create a newer, stronger Republic.
Help me, citizens...and I can make our Republic stronger than ever before. Help me.....and we can make our former leaders' dreams, as well as our own, come true."
The voice of Darth Sidious, AKA Palpatine, rang clearly over the holonet and through the streets of Coruscant over a loudspeaker. As he concluded his words, the planet broke into loud applause.
Darth Sidious smiled. *The fools....they have no idea.*
Yes...now, everything was going according to plan.
The Republic was rallying behind him.
The Jedi were truly no longer a concern to him, neither were the Senators that had opposed him not long ago.
And the best thing of all...........was that the entire Republic, as well as the former Separatist movement, was behind him 100 percent.
Truly...now things were finally going according to his own grand designs.
* * * * * * * * *
Obi-Wan held Faith against his chest. Faith clung to the Jedi Master. Ever since she had 'lost' her father, she had clung to the people she loved, as if afraid they would leave her, too.
Now on the planet of Naboo, the Jedi were hoping that Faith would be calmed by the planet's soothing nature.
Still, the child clung steadfastly to Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon.
Obi-Wan looked down at the young girl in his arms. Finally, she had eased into slumber.
*Oh, little one......don't worry. Everything will be fine, now.*
Faith stirred lightly in her sleep. Obi-Wan sent soothing waves of the Force to her, not wishing for the exhausted child to wake up. She then settled back into her deep sleep.
Obi-Wan looked out the window of their apartment on Naboo.
Though the Jedi were not supposed to be jealous of other beings, he could not help but wish that he, as well as his companions, could have a normal life............
* * * * * * * * *
Corde, an ex-handmaiden of the late Supreme Chancellor Amidala, strode forward wearily into the Naboo Palace. In the crook of each arm, sat a child.
Luke and Leia leaned sleepily on her shoulders. "Sleep, little ones.....soon, we can all rest."
Once inside the Throne Room, she was welcomed by Queen Jamilla. "My queen....I need to ask a favor of you. I'm sorry to do so on such short notice and under these circumstances....but, this is important,"Corde said.
The queen nodded understandingly, "Nonsense, Corde. It is not a problem."
"Well, Your Majesty, these two children need a place to stay. They need a home that can care for them. I was told by Chancellor Amidala to just hand them over to you, but if you would be so kind as to help me in finding them a home, that would be nice.......Chancellor Amidala told me to tell you that they were Force sensitive and talented......."
The Queen arched an eyebrow. "Force sensitive?"
The ex-handmaiden nodded hesitantly.
"Well, Corde, thank you. I believe I know just the place for the young ones,"Queen Jamilla said after a moment of thought.
The ex-handmaiden nodded gratefully, standing and sitting the two children down on the chair she had once occupied. "Thank you very much, My queen, but I must be going." With that, the former handmaiden strode from the throne room.
Queen Jamilla looked at the two children contemplatively, then picked up her commlink.
She had a few Jedi to get in touch with.
* * * * * * * * *
"Force sensitive children....."Mace echoed the Queen thoughtfully.
"Yes, there are two of them. A young boy and girl...twins. The thought occurred to me that you could possibly want to train them, considering that they are still young. The Jedi could use them,"Queen Jamilla commented.
Mace nodded. "Thank you, my Queen. The Jedi are grateful."
* * * * * * * * *
Qui-Gon looked down at the two newcomer children. They looked around the small lakeside retreat the Jedi now dwelled in with wide eyes. Qui-go had no idea as to how to speak to the children without frightening or confusing them. They knew nothing—or spoke nothing, if that be the case—of their background, so he could not connect with them on that.
Faith stood between Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, still staying close to the two Jedi.
Now, they had two more children to worry about. The two children in front of them were clearly afraid.
Qui-Gon had tried talking with them, but his efforts were relatively useless. The 5 year olds stayed silent and confused.
"They're scared,"Faith whispered to Qui-Gon, pointing to the two 'older' children.
Qui-Gon nodded. "They don't know us. They were taken away from their friends and family."
Faith looked down at the floor, deep in thought. Then, she turned her dark gaze upward to meet the other two children's. She walked slowly over to them, finally leaving her post beside Qui- Gon and Obi-Wan.
"They're good people. They want to help us get to be Jedi..........they love us...no matter what. Don't be scared,"Faith soothed softly.
The one called Leia regarded Faith cautiously, still. Luke looked over at the group of Jedi. His eyes fluttered half-closed, then reopened a moment later. He nodded. "They're good people, Leia. She's telling the truth,"he said to his sister.
Leia repeated Luke's probing gesture, then looked over at Faith, the caution gone from her eyes. She nodded. The brother/sister pair walked over to the Jedi.
Qui-Gon broke into a relieved smile. "Well then, welcome, little Jedi........"
* * * * * * * * *
Darth Sidious looked out across the vast cities of Coruscant from his quarters on Coruscant. He allowed himself a small, smug smile.
Finally. He had done it.
Though his plans had to have been altered earlier, he had still come out on top.
His rising Empire would be unstoppable, just as he had always planned.
* * * * * * * * *
Anakin Skywalker typed coordinates into the navicomputer of his ship. Soon...he would be far away from everyone and everything he held close to his heart.
Soon, he would be away from Naboo......
His beloved daughter, Faith....
Qui-Gon....
Obi-Wan....
Even Master Yoda and Mace!
Anakin swiped hastily at tears that threatened to cascade down his face. No. Now was not the time for grieving over the family he had lost—no, given up.
*I promise....I will see you all again one day.....I won't let you down....*
***********************
Well, that was another chapter of "Shadows in the Light"!!!
I hope you enjoyed this one, because I am almost done with the story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OH MY GOSH!!!! lol......it will either be the next chapter..or the next one after that that is the grand finale..the longest of all!
Please review with your comments on our hero's (and villain's) predicaments!~!!!!!!
In the future/coming chapters......
One of the most powerful Jedi of all time has abandoned his place in life by what is the necessity of the moment.
Two new editions have been added to the small number of Jedi. Will the three children that the fate of the Jedi's future rests on be enough? Will they be able to prevail against all odds and become the powerful Jedi they are truly destined to be?
Or will fate take another course ((just as it has done throughout Simple Misunderstandings and Shadows in the Light?))?
The Sith has risen to power, building up an Empire. Will that Empire stand strong? Or will it fall due to the Sith's subtle brand of tyranny?
Signing out for now,
Lina Skye