Chapter 1: The Painful Beginning

"Tell the Viceroy that we wish to board immediately," a robed figure ordered from the shadows.

"But Sir, we haven't even exited hyperspace yet!" the captain of the Republic Transport replied urgently.

"Ignore me, I'm just practicing my lines," the figure ordered.

"Master, Master, I saw an icky bug in the cargo area," a smaller figure whined.

"Shush, Obi-Wan! I'm practicing for my assertiveness seminar," the Jedi Master rebuked.

"But Master Qui-Gon, what if the icky bug touches me?! He's all dirty!"

Obi-Wan asked.

"A little bug won't kill won't kill you, you little twerp!" Qui-Gon Jinn, Jedi Master replied.

"Sir!" the captain interrupted. "We're coming out of hyperspace!"

"Strap in, Obi-Wan," Qui-Gon ordered.

Just then, the ship jerked out of hyperspace, throwing Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan to the front of the ship.

"That's gotta hurt," the copilot laughed to the pilot.