1 Chapter IV: Arrival
Streaming through the beautiful clear skyline of the Alderaanian Capital, the Republic Cruiser prepared to dock in the main docking bay. Inside, the four Jedi Knights awaited for the ship to land, so they could await the arrival of the Diplomats.
The Republic Cruiser landed softly down on the ground, the landing bay doors immediately opening. Each Jedi gave the pilots an appreciative nod and smile, signifying his thanks, well aware that this was the pilots' duty, however, that does not mean that the Jedi should not show appreciation.
Already waiting for the four Jedi Knights was the Viceroy of Alderaan, Bail Organa. He was a strapping man in his early thirties, whom immediately one could tell was of aristocratic birth. Mainly because of his strong composure and posture, also, his goatee and combed back hairstyle signified a clean and noble birth. His flowing blue robes did not help either, these colors signifying his house, as well as the Royal Family's emblem on it.
Bail Organa was one of the few Diplomats that any of the Jedi could truly trust. It was because of Organa's unwillingness to kiss the ground the Supreme Chancellor had walked on. Anakin admired Organa's boldness and personality, but did not like how he had to always challenge or undermine the Chancellor. After all, could Organa do any better to govern a galaxy? Anakin did not think so.
Coming together, each member of the Order gave their respective bows to the Viceroy, only to receive the bows from Organa.
"Your Graces," began Organa after bringing himself to his full height. "Alderaan is honored by your presence."
"The honor is ours Viceroy Organa," replied Luminara, speaking on the mutual feeling of the four Jedi Knights.
"Allow us to introduce ourselves," began Luminara, taking a step forward. "I am Luminara Undulli. This is Raza Dactari, and Anakin Skywalker," she signaled with a simple head gesture.
"And I believe you already know Master Kenobi. I have heard you two have worked together before."
"Yes," answered the Viceroy, a smile on his face. "Master Kenobi and I are good friends." Obi Wan returned the smile.
"Where are the other Diplomats Viceroy?" asked Anakin trying to hide his impatience.
"They have just landed in the docking bay adjacent to this one. Follow me," before any Jedi could reply, the Viceroy abruptly turned about starting for the other docking bay, not waiting for the Jedi to follow.
The first diplomat to step down the Republic Victory Cruiser was the Senator from Rodia: Onaconda Farr. He looked like any other typical Rodian. He had the large, round, black eyes, and the sprouting thin lips at the base of his face, as well as the two antennae protruding from the tops of his head. However, unlike the rest of his green skinned people, the crest in which he wore was not gray or green, but rather orange. Thus signifying his noble birth.
Next to come down the ramp was the Senator from Chandrilla: Mon Monthma. She was a female human in her early twenties, so far, the youngest to be admitted into the Senate from her planet. Her auburn hair was cut short, mimicking a bowl. Her build was tall and slender, almost scrawny, but thankfully, because of the white Diplomatic Robes she wore, her figure was enhanced, giving her the look of true nobility. Her smile went around as she bowed before each of the Jedi, illuminating her almost pale features, and her brilliant brown eyes. Her smile was so because on Chandrilla, Jedi were considered beyond Royalty, and therefore must be given the utmost respect, and even though Senator Monthma had seen several Jedi in her time as Senator, she could never get over the girlish feelings of meeting a Jedi.
Anakin's heart literally skipped a few beats at the anticipation of the final Diplomat. He knew it was Padme, and he could only imagine what she would be wearing this time. Would it be a flowing gown, which matched her eye color? Or maybe one which represented the planet Alderaan as a sign of respect for the Viceroy? Anakin hoped the latter. Anakin always thought Padme looked radiant in blue, it really brought out her eyes. The anticipation was so high within the Young Jedi's heart that, because of his daydreaming, hadn't noticed the diplomat come down the ramp. And when he did see the Nubian Diplomat…
His soul went through the ground to the opposite end of Alderaan.
"Obi!!! Ani!!!" yelled the Senior Representative, Jar Jar Binks. "Mesa so glads to be seein you!!" He yelled once more, running down the ramp, nearly falling on his diplomatic robes. The first Jedi he ran to was Obi Wan with whom he gave a tremendous hug.
"It is a pleasure to see you again Jar Jar," replied Obi-Wan returning the gesture of friendship. Once receiving the embrace from Obi- Wan, Jar Jar immediately ran over to Anakin and gave him a hug as strong as Obi-Wan's.
"It's nice to see you too Jar Jar," Anakin started, regaining his breath once the Gungan placed him back on the ground. "But where is Senator Amidala?"
"Mesa afraid that she had muchos muchos work to do on Naboo. And then that caused mesa to come here instead, and oh! Viceroy Organa!" he yelled running over to the Alderaanian Representative.
"On behalf of Senator Amidala, mesa sorry that she could not make it. And mesa muy muy honored to be in her place," he bowed his head.
"It is quite alright Representative Binks. It is merely an honor to have someone from Naboo on my humble world." Whether it was the words or the smile behind those words that made him do it, but Jar Jar smiled brighter than a sunrise on Coruscant.
"Now come! You have all had a long trip, let us feast," started the Viceroy.
Before leaving for the Dinning Hall, each Diplomat gave his or her greetings to both the Viceroy and the Jedi Knights. Then, when all the introductions were done, the four Diplomats, and their assistants, as well as the four Jedi Knights headed towards the Dinning Hall. However, one of those Jedi Knights's walked a little slower, out of despair and loneliness.
Streaming through the beautiful clear skyline of the Alderaanian Capital, the Republic Cruiser prepared to dock in the main docking bay. Inside, the four Jedi Knights awaited for the ship to land, so they could await the arrival of the Diplomats.
The Republic Cruiser landed softly down on the ground, the landing bay doors immediately opening. Each Jedi gave the pilots an appreciative nod and smile, signifying his thanks, well aware that this was the pilots' duty, however, that does not mean that the Jedi should not show appreciation.
Already waiting for the four Jedi Knights was the Viceroy of Alderaan, Bail Organa. He was a strapping man in his early thirties, whom immediately one could tell was of aristocratic birth. Mainly because of his strong composure and posture, also, his goatee and combed back hairstyle signified a clean and noble birth. His flowing blue robes did not help either, these colors signifying his house, as well as the Royal Family's emblem on it.
Bail Organa was one of the few Diplomats that any of the Jedi could truly trust. It was because of Organa's unwillingness to kiss the ground the Supreme Chancellor had walked on. Anakin admired Organa's boldness and personality, but did not like how he had to always challenge or undermine the Chancellor. After all, could Organa do any better to govern a galaxy? Anakin did not think so.
Coming together, each member of the Order gave their respective bows to the Viceroy, only to receive the bows from Organa.
"Your Graces," began Organa after bringing himself to his full height. "Alderaan is honored by your presence."
"The honor is ours Viceroy Organa," replied Luminara, speaking on the mutual feeling of the four Jedi Knights.
"Allow us to introduce ourselves," began Luminara, taking a step forward. "I am Luminara Undulli. This is Raza Dactari, and Anakin Skywalker," she signaled with a simple head gesture.
"And I believe you already know Master Kenobi. I have heard you two have worked together before."
"Yes," answered the Viceroy, a smile on his face. "Master Kenobi and I are good friends." Obi Wan returned the smile.
"Where are the other Diplomats Viceroy?" asked Anakin trying to hide his impatience.
"They have just landed in the docking bay adjacent to this one. Follow me," before any Jedi could reply, the Viceroy abruptly turned about starting for the other docking bay, not waiting for the Jedi to follow.
The first diplomat to step down the Republic Victory Cruiser was the Senator from Rodia: Onaconda Farr. He looked like any other typical Rodian. He had the large, round, black eyes, and the sprouting thin lips at the base of his face, as well as the two antennae protruding from the tops of his head. However, unlike the rest of his green skinned people, the crest in which he wore was not gray or green, but rather orange. Thus signifying his noble birth.
Next to come down the ramp was the Senator from Chandrilla: Mon Monthma. She was a female human in her early twenties, so far, the youngest to be admitted into the Senate from her planet. Her auburn hair was cut short, mimicking a bowl. Her build was tall and slender, almost scrawny, but thankfully, because of the white Diplomatic Robes she wore, her figure was enhanced, giving her the look of true nobility. Her smile went around as she bowed before each of the Jedi, illuminating her almost pale features, and her brilliant brown eyes. Her smile was so because on Chandrilla, Jedi were considered beyond Royalty, and therefore must be given the utmost respect, and even though Senator Monthma had seen several Jedi in her time as Senator, she could never get over the girlish feelings of meeting a Jedi.
Anakin's heart literally skipped a few beats at the anticipation of the final Diplomat. He knew it was Padme, and he could only imagine what she would be wearing this time. Would it be a flowing gown, which matched her eye color? Or maybe one which represented the planet Alderaan as a sign of respect for the Viceroy? Anakin hoped the latter. Anakin always thought Padme looked radiant in blue, it really brought out her eyes. The anticipation was so high within the Young Jedi's heart that, because of his daydreaming, hadn't noticed the diplomat come down the ramp. And when he did see the Nubian Diplomat…
His soul went through the ground to the opposite end of Alderaan.
"Obi!!! Ani!!!" yelled the Senior Representative, Jar Jar Binks. "Mesa so glads to be seein you!!" He yelled once more, running down the ramp, nearly falling on his diplomatic robes. The first Jedi he ran to was Obi Wan with whom he gave a tremendous hug.
"It is a pleasure to see you again Jar Jar," replied Obi-Wan returning the gesture of friendship. Once receiving the embrace from Obi- Wan, Jar Jar immediately ran over to Anakin and gave him a hug as strong as Obi-Wan's.
"It's nice to see you too Jar Jar," Anakin started, regaining his breath once the Gungan placed him back on the ground. "But where is Senator Amidala?"
"Mesa afraid that she had muchos muchos work to do on Naboo. And then that caused mesa to come here instead, and oh! Viceroy Organa!" he yelled running over to the Alderaanian Representative.
"On behalf of Senator Amidala, mesa sorry that she could not make it. And mesa muy muy honored to be in her place," he bowed his head.
"It is quite alright Representative Binks. It is merely an honor to have someone from Naboo on my humble world." Whether it was the words or the smile behind those words that made him do it, but Jar Jar smiled brighter than a sunrise on Coruscant.
"Now come! You have all had a long trip, let us feast," started the Viceroy.
Before leaving for the Dinning Hall, each Diplomat gave his or her greetings to both the Viceroy and the Jedi Knights. Then, when all the introductions were done, the four Diplomats, and their assistants, as well as the four Jedi Knights headed towards the Dinning Hall. However, one of those Jedi Knights's walked a little slower, out of despair and loneliness.