Title: Birth of Tyranny
Author: ewan's girl
*Author's note: Review I say! Please, let me know if you guys are enjoying it or not.
Chapter 4:
Senator Padme Amidala stood inside the lobby of Alderaan's largest space port, she stared out the window at the crashing waves on the sand below her. The 27 year old politician sighed to herself, Alderaan was beautiful, much like her home planet of Naboo, but even though she was here for relaxation, she didn't really want to be there. She would much rather be in the arms of her husband Anakin Skywalker. Since their wedding three years ago the newly weds didn't get to spend very much time together; with his constant Jedi training and her demanding schedule in the senate; a part of her wondered if it was a bad idea for them to get married in the first place, because this secret was getting harder and harder to keep because every time they saw each other they wanted to "get it on like a couple of galactic space rabbits" as Anakin put it in such a charming way. She chuckled to herself at that thought. She looked at her wrist chrono and wondered what was taking her escort so long, this certainly wasn't normal, she wondered if something was wrong. She looked back at the crashing waves and closed her eyes, she dreamt of being in his arms, those strong Jedi arms, those same arms that defended the galaxy wrapped around her in a tight embrace. Suddenly she felt someone put their hands over her eyes, at first she was startled, but then she felt safe. 'No, it couldn't be' she thought to herself. She turned around and faced none other than her beloved husband.
"Anakin!" She said excitedly and gave him a hug.
"Hello my angel." He answered, and kissed the top of her head.
They held each other for a moment then realized they could be seen by others, they let each other go. "How did you? Why are you? I don't understand." Padme wasn't sure how to respond to her husband's presence.
"Master Obi Wan and I were sent here to protect the king of Alderaan." He filled her in.
"Why? Is something happening? Is Bail alright?" Padme looked worried.
Anakin felt something burn inside him, he felt a ting of anger at her concern for the king. "There was a threat made on his life." He explained to her in a flat tone. "But don't worry, I'm sure he'll be fine."
"Well I know he will be since you are here." She smiled at him, and his heart melted.
"Come on M'lady, I better not keep master Obi Wan waiting." He held his arm out to her.
"Wouldn't want him to get grumpy now would we." She answered, taking his arm, and following him to their transport.
**
"But your highness think about this, there has been a threat made on your life, I don't think it's wise for you to stand in front of a crowd of people right now." She-ar-ah was pleading with the king. "I think it's just asking for trouble."
"I understand your point of view She-ar-ah, but it is tradition for me to address the people, and if I live in fear of this threat then they have already beat me." Bail Organa said in a commanding tone.
She-ar-ah let out an exhausted sigh, she obviously was at her wits end with this. Obi Wan stepped forward.
"Your highness isn't there any way that we can convince you otherwise?" Obi Wan stated in a soft tone of voice, trying to ease some of the tension in the room. "Think of the planet, if you are killed then not only would the planet lose a great leader, but most of it's economy due to the fact no one would feel safe coming here."
"Master Obi Wan, I wish I could explain this to you so you could understand. I can't live in fear of this assassin. I won't live in fear." The king answered, sitting down behind his desk. "I have surrounded myself with the best security team and body guards in the galaxy, I trust in their abilities to protect me."
"So be it your highness." Obi Wan said with a bow.
"What? No." She-ar-ah began to protest. "Your highness, we would have a much easier time protecting you if you didn't put yourself in harms way." She began to continue, but Obi Wan touched her on the shoulder to make her stop.
"If you must do this your highness, then we will be all around you for your speech, you have to at least agree to that." Obi Wan said in a negotiation tone.
"Very well Master Jedi, to this I agree."
Outside Bail Organa's office when she felt the dictator couldn't hear her She-ar-ah turned to the Jedi. "How could you agree to letting him give this speech? This is ridiculous!" She almost said in a shout.
"No matter what we would say he wouldn't give in, the best we can do now is trust in the force to protect him." Obi Wan said in a very calm tone. "Perhaps this way we can drive the assassin out of hiding."
"You mean use him as bait?" She-ar-ah asked stunned.
"I've come to find that is sometimes the best way to catch an assassin." Obi Wan answered. "I must speak with Anakin." With that Obi Wan left the captain with a stunned look on her face.
"Oh I need a drink." She said as she watched the Jedi leave.
**
As the sun was beginning to set on the beautiful planet of Alderaan thousands of people began to gather in the palace courtyard. They were waiting with anticipation for the address from the ruler of what they deemed as a magical land. Among these people was someone who waited also with anticipation, but for another purpose. He did his best to blend in with the crowd, no one even suspected he had any violent motives. He knelt down, and began to put a silencer on his blaster, so that the blast wouldn't be detected before the shot hit. He smiled at his weapon, soon he would be just like his father, and be feared throughout the galaxy. He looked up at the palace, and saw a group begin to gather at one of the balconies. His eyes widened when he saw a familiar form, a snarl crossed his lips when he continued to stare at the hooded figure standing next to the king. 'A Jedi' hate began to emulate from him. He recognized this certain Jedi as the one who had fought his father on Kamino, but this wasn't the Jedi he hated, no the Jedi he hated he could never forget his face, and someday he vowed he'd receive the vengeance he craved...someday that Jedi would pay. Bobba Fett shook off the image and concentrated on the task at hand, he had a job to do, and wouldn't let personal feelings get in the way of it.
Bail Organa came onto to balcony, he was surrounded by his body guards and to his left was She-ar-ah, to his right was Obi Wan Kenobi. He felt safe, yet felt nervous at the same time. His life began to flash before his eyes, and he started to feel dizzy. Padme, who was standing next to Anakin behind the king put a hand on his shoulder and squeezed. He turned and looked at her, and smiled, her presence was soothing. Anakin looked between them, and anger began to fill his body, but then she grabbed his hand and smiled at him and he felt the anger leave his body just as quickly as it had come. Bail went forward and began to address the crowd. "Welcome my friends!" He started his speech and the crowd began to cheer.
As the king continued to speak She-ar-ah scanned the crowd, she still was not comfortable with this, but had no choice. Suddenly her attention was drawn to the Jedi on her right. She looked at him, she marveled at how much he had grown, not only in age, but with the force; he was a Jedi there was no doubt of that. Suddenly she found herself longing for the days that she shared with Obi Wan, sneaking around the temple together, hiding their affair from the masters. How different he seemed then, so sweet, so innocent. She wondered if his emotionless attitude towards everything was because of his Jedi training, or because of a more personal issue...she wondered how much she had to do with killing the fun loving padawan she knew and loved. She sighed to herself, then noticed Obi Wan's expression. He was concentrating very hard at one part of the crowd, and his hand was unhitching his light saber. She-ar-ah's heart stopped, and she followed Obi Wan's gaze to the crowd, finally she saw it, someone was aiming a blaster! It all happened in less than a split second, the shot came, Obi Wan deflected it with his light saber, She-ar-ah dropped from the balcony, and ran after the assassin. Bail sat there in a state of shock, and Anakin had jumped in front of Padme.
"Get them out of here!" Obi Wan commanded Anakin, as he followed after She-ar-ah off the balcony.
**
People were screaming and running in all directions around her, but She-ar-ah kept her concentration, she had him in her sights, she wouldn't let him get away. She saw the assassin put on a silver and blue helmet so his face couldn't be seen. It was very difficult to get through the sea of people, who were all sure they were running for their lives. She-ar-ah chased the assailant through the crowded streets until he turned down an empty alley. He was quick, but she was right on his toes. Bobba Fett ran down the alley way, he knew someone was following him, so he quickened his pace. She-ar-ah smiled when she saw the assassin coming to a dead end, but much to her dismay he had a jet pack on, and he began to fly above her head. Quickly, She-ar-ah grabbed a gun from her belt, and a net came out when she fired, it encased Bobba and she pulled him towards the ground. Bobba looked down at his capture and pressed a button on his armor, a small saw extended from the arm and it began to cut through the net, with his other arm bobba hid his blaster. She-ar-ah pulled her catch in closer, and was pulling out her binders to arrest him when she saw a blaster pointed right at her, she barely had time to move as it fired, hitting her in the shoulder. It was enough of a distraction that she let go of the net, and Bobba was free.
Obi Wan rounded the corner just in time to see Bobba Fett fly away. 'No, it couldn't be.' He thought to himself. Then he saw She-ar-ah on the ground, he ran to her. "Are you alright?" He asked, looking at her wound.
"No I'm not alright, he got away." She struggled to say beneath the pain in a very disappointed tone. She pulled out a comlink. "Lutenient, comb the beaches, and close the space ports, no one is leaving this planet until we find him." She commanded.
"Yes captain." The voice on the comlink answered.
Obi Wan examined her wound, it was very deep. "You need to get this looked at, it's pretty deep." He told her.
She looked at her shoulder and groaned. "I almost had him."
"It happens She-ar-ah." Obi Wan tried to make her feel better. "Let's get you to the medical bay." He coaxed as he got her to her feet. "I'm just glad you're ok."
She looked at him as she leaned her weight on him for support, she felt a small smile escape her lips.
"You can't do that to me." He looked her in the eyes.
"Do what?" She continued to stare into his blue eyes.
"Leave without me." He felt himself leaning into her. She could feel his breath on her face, and she closed her eyes. He suddenly realized how close they were and backed off. "We can't afford to lose you Captain Windu." He said in a very professional tone.
She-ar-ah opened her eyes. "Yes well, I did what I had to do." Her mannerisms also became very professional.
Suddenly Anakin came around the corner with his light saber in hand. "What happened?" He asked.
"He got away." She-ar-ah confessed in a ashamed tone. "Is everyone alright?"
"Yes, his majesty is a little shaken, but is doing well." Anakin answered. "Are you alright?" He asked pointing to her shoulder.
"I'm fine." She-ar-ah claimed, taking her arm off of Obi Wan, and walking past Anakin. "I just have a lot of work to do."
Anakin watched her leave, and looked at his master. "That was impressive what she did."
"That was dangerous what she did." Obi Wan answered, walking towards his apprentice.
"But we do stuff like that all the time." Anakin defended her.
"Yes, but we are Jedi." Obi Wan argued.
"Well, I'm sure she's been trained to do that as well." Anakin tried to get in the last word.
"Who knows who she is...I certainly don't." Obi Wan answered in a hurt tone.
Anakin felt awkward, and decided to change the subject. "Do we have any leads as to who did this?"
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." Obi Wan answered, looking towards the sky.
"What master?" Anakin asked, curious.
"Jango Fett." Obi Wan said, as he headed back to the palace, leaving Anakin behind with a shocked look on his face.
Author: ewan's girl
*Author's note: Review I say! Please, let me know if you guys are enjoying it or not.
Chapter 4:
Senator Padme Amidala stood inside the lobby of Alderaan's largest space port, she stared out the window at the crashing waves on the sand below her. The 27 year old politician sighed to herself, Alderaan was beautiful, much like her home planet of Naboo, but even though she was here for relaxation, she didn't really want to be there. She would much rather be in the arms of her husband Anakin Skywalker. Since their wedding three years ago the newly weds didn't get to spend very much time together; with his constant Jedi training and her demanding schedule in the senate; a part of her wondered if it was a bad idea for them to get married in the first place, because this secret was getting harder and harder to keep because every time they saw each other they wanted to "get it on like a couple of galactic space rabbits" as Anakin put it in such a charming way. She chuckled to herself at that thought. She looked at her wrist chrono and wondered what was taking her escort so long, this certainly wasn't normal, she wondered if something was wrong. She looked back at the crashing waves and closed her eyes, she dreamt of being in his arms, those strong Jedi arms, those same arms that defended the galaxy wrapped around her in a tight embrace. Suddenly she felt someone put their hands over her eyes, at first she was startled, but then she felt safe. 'No, it couldn't be' she thought to herself. She turned around and faced none other than her beloved husband.
"Anakin!" She said excitedly and gave him a hug.
"Hello my angel." He answered, and kissed the top of her head.
They held each other for a moment then realized they could be seen by others, they let each other go. "How did you? Why are you? I don't understand." Padme wasn't sure how to respond to her husband's presence.
"Master Obi Wan and I were sent here to protect the king of Alderaan." He filled her in.
"Why? Is something happening? Is Bail alright?" Padme looked worried.
Anakin felt something burn inside him, he felt a ting of anger at her concern for the king. "There was a threat made on his life." He explained to her in a flat tone. "But don't worry, I'm sure he'll be fine."
"Well I know he will be since you are here." She smiled at him, and his heart melted.
"Come on M'lady, I better not keep master Obi Wan waiting." He held his arm out to her.
"Wouldn't want him to get grumpy now would we." She answered, taking his arm, and following him to their transport.
**
"But your highness think about this, there has been a threat made on your life, I don't think it's wise for you to stand in front of a crowd of people right now." She-ar-ah was pleading with the king. "I think it's just asking for trouble."
"I understand your point of view She-ar-ah, but it is tradition for me to address the people, and if I live in fear of this threat then they have already beat me." Bail Organa said in a commanding tone.
She-ar-ah let out an exhausted sigh, she obviously was at her wits end with this. Obi Wan stepped forward.
"Your highness isn't there any way that we can convince you otherwise?" Obi Wan stated in a soft tone of voice, trying to ease some of the tension in the room. "Think of the planet, if you are killed then not only would the planet lose a great leader, but most of it's economy due to the fact no one would feel safe coming here."
"Master Obi Wan, I wish I could explain this to you so you could understand. I can't live in fear of this assassin. I won't live in fear." The king answered, sitting down behind his desk. "I have surrounded myself with the best security team and body guards in the galaxy, I trust in their abilities to protect me."
"So be it your highness." Obi Wan said with a bow.
"What? No." She-ar-ah began to protest. "Your highness, we would have a much easier time protecting you if you didn't put yourself in harms way." She began to continue, but Obi Wan touched her on the shoulder to make her stop.
"If you must do this your highness, then we will be all around you for your speech, you have to at least agree to that." Obi Wan said in a negotiation tone.
"Very well Master Jedi, to this I agree."
Outside Bail Organa's office when she felt the dictator couldn't hear her She-ar-ah turned to the Jedi. "How could you agree to letting him give this speech? This is ridiculous!" She almost said in a shout.
"No matter what we would say he wouldn't give in, the best we can do now is trust in the force to protect him." Obi Wan said in a very calm tone. "Perhaps this way we can drive the assassin out of hiding."
"You mean use him as bait?" She-ar-ah asked stunned.
"I've come to find that is sometimes the best way to catch an assassin." Obi Wan answered. "I must speak with Anakin." With that Obi Wan left the captain with a stunned look on her face.
"Oh I need a drink." She said as she watched the Jedi leave.
**
As the sun was beginning to set on the beautiful planet of Alderaan thousands of people began to gather in the palace courtyard. They were waiting with anticipation for the address from the ruler of what they deemed as a magical land. Among these people was someone who waited also with anticipation, but for another purpose. He did his best to blend in with the crowd, no one even suspected he had any violent motives. He knelt down, and began to put a silencer on his blaster, so that the blast wouldn't be detected before the shot hit. He smiled at his weapon, soon he would be just like his father, and be feared throughout the galaxy. He looked up at the palace, and saw a group begin to gather at one of the balconies. His eyes widened when he saw a familiar form, a snarl crossed his lips when he continued to stare at the hooded figure standing next to the king. 'A Jedi' hate began to emulate from him. He recognized this certain Jedi as the one who had fought his father on Kamino, but this wasn't the Jedi he hated, no the Jedi he hated he could never forget his face, and someday he vowed he'd receive the vengeance he craved...someday that Jedi would pay. Bobba Fett shook off the image and concentrated on the task at hand, he had a job to do, and wouldn't let personal feelings get in the way of it.
Bail Organa came onto to balcony, he was surrounded by his body guards and to his left was She-ar-ah, to his right was Obi Wan Kenobi. He felt safe, yet felt nervous at the same time. His life began to flash before his eyes, and he started to feel dizzy. Padme, who was standing next to Anakin behind the king put a hand on his shoulder and squeezed. He turned and looked at her, and smiled, her presence was soothing. Anakin looked between them, and anger began to fill his body, but then she grabbed his hand and smiled at him and he felt the anger leave his body just as quickly as it had come. Bail went forward and began to address the crowd. "Welcome my friends!" He started his speech and the crowd began to cheer.
As the king continued to speak She-ar-ah scanned the crowd, she still was not comfortable with this, but had no choice. Suddenly her attention was drawn to the Jedi on her right. She looked at him, she marveled at how much he had grown, not only in age, but with the force; he was a Jedi there was no doubt of that. Suddenly she found herself longing for the days that she shared with Obi Wan, sneaking around the temple together, hiding their affair from the masters. How different he seemed then, so sweet, so innocent. She wondered if his emotionless attitude towards everything was because of his Jedi training, or because of a more personal issue...she wondered how much she had to do with killing the fun loving padawan she knew and loved. She sighed to herself, then noticed Obi Wan's expression. He was concentrating very hard at one part of the crowd, and his hand was unhitching his light saber. She-ar-ah's heart stopped, and she followed Obi Wan's gaze to the crowd, finally she saw it, someone was aiming a blaster! It all happened in less than a split second, the shot came, Obi Wan deflected it with his light saber, She-ar-ah dropped from the balcony, and ran after the assassin. Bail sat there in a state of shock, and Anakin had jumped in front of Padme.
"Get them out of here!" Obi Wan commanded Anakin, as he followed after She-ar-ah off the balcony.
**
People were screaming and running in all directions around her, but She-ar-ah kept her concentration, she had him in her sights, she wouldn't let him get away. She saw the assassin put on a silver and blue helmet so his face couldn't be seen. It was very difficult to get through the sea of people, who were all sure they were running for their lives. She-ar-ah chased the assailant through the crowded streets until he turned down an empty alley. He was quick, but she was right on his toes. Bobba Fett ran down the alley way, he knew someone was following him, so he quickened his pace. She-ar-ah smiled when she saw the assassin coming to a dead end, but much to her dismay he had a jet pack on, and he began to fly above her head. Quickly, She-ar-ah grabbed a gun from her belt, and a net came out when she fired, it encased Bobba and she pulled him towards the ground. Bobba looked down at his capture and pressed a button on his armor, a small saw extended from the arm and it began to cut through the net, with his other arm bobba hid his blaster. She-ar-ah pulled her catch in closer, and was pulling out her binders to arrest him when she saw a blaster pointed right at her, she barely had time to move as it fired, hitting her in the shoulder. It was enough of a distraction that she let go of the net, and Bobba was free.
Obi Wan rounded the corner just in time to see Bobba Fett fly away. 'No, it couldn't be.' He thought to himself. Then he saw She-ar-ah on the ground, he ran to her. "Are you alright?" He asked, looking at her wound.
"No I'm not alright, he got away." She struggled to say beneath the pain in a very disappointed tone. She pulled out a comlink. "Lutenient, comb the beaches, and close the space ports, no one is leaving this planet until we find him." She commanded.
"Yes captain." The voice on the comlink answered.
Obi Wan examined her wound, it was very deep. "You need to get this looked at, it's pretty deep." He told her.
She looked at her shoulder and groaned. "I almost had him."
"It happens She-ar-ah." Obi Wan tried to make her feel better. "Let's get you to the medical bay." He coaxed as he got her to her feet. "I'm just glad you're ok."
She looked at him as she leaned her weight on him for support, she felt a small smile escape her lips.
"You can't do that to me." He looked her in the eyes.
"Do what?" She continued to stare into his blue eyes.
"Leave without me." He felt himself leaning into her. She could feel his breath on her face, and she closed her eyes. He suddenly realized how close they were and backed off. "We can't afford to lose you Captain Windu." He said in a very professional tone.
She-ar-ah opened her eyes. "Yes well, I did what I had to do." Her mannerisms also became very professional.
Suddenly Anakin came around the corner with his light saber in hand. "What happened?" He asked.
"He got away." She-ar-ah confessed in a ashamed tone. "Is everyone alright?"
"Yes, his majesty is a little shaken, but is doing well." Anakin answered. "Are you alright?" He asked pointing to her shoulder.
"I'm fine." She-ar-ah claimed, taking her arm off of Obi Wan, and walking past Anakin. "I just have a lot of work to do."
Anakin watched her leave, and looked at his master. "That was impressive what she did."
"That was dangerous what she did." Obi Wan answered, walking towards his apprentice.
"But we do stuff like that all the time." Anakin defended her.
"Yes, but we are Jedi." Obi Wan argued.
"Well, I'm sure she's been trained to do that as well." Anakin tried to get in the last word.
"Who knows who she is...I certainly don't." Obi Wan answered in a hurt tone.
Anakin felt awkward, and decided to change the subject. "Do we have any leads as to who did this?"
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." Obi Wan answered, looking towards the sky.
"What master?" Anakin asked, curious.
"Jango Fett." Obi Wan said, as he headed back to the palace, leaving Anakin behind with a shocked look on his face.
