Last Time: "Master Qui-Gon wants to see us right away. He said it was about
a new mission." "Really we haven't been on a mission in ages. I'm on my
way!" Serena exclaimed as she raced towards Qui-Gon's location, all
thoughts of her vision had vanished from her mind.
Chapter 6: The Mission
Serena arrived just in time to see Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan bidding farewell to a man she had seen many times since coming to live on Coruscant. He was the most well known man in the whole Republic, Supreme Chancellor Valorum. Serena had never been very fond of him because before she had come to the temple she had known many men like him. He might have meant well but even she could see that he was easily swayed by the selfish desires of the senate who rarely thought of what was best for the members of the Republic.
Qui-Gon was the first to acknowledge her. "Here she is now." Serena bowed to her master and the Chancellor. "It is an honour to see you again Supreme Chancellor." She said solemnly. "The honour is all mine Padawan Tsuki. Masters Yoda and Qui-Gon have told me of the remarkable progress you've been making in your training."
Serena felt her cheeks become hot as she thought about the great compliment she had received, but she couldn't help but frown at the lack of emotion behind his words. The Supreme Chancellor seemed oblivious to her discomfort as he continued. "I believe your skills will be a great asset on this mission." "If you would be so kind as to satisfy my curiosity, what exactly is this mission?" she demanded. "I'll leave that for Qui-Gon to explain, for I am a busy man, and must return to the senate." All three of the jedi bowed respectfully.
The moment the Supreme Chancellor was out of hearing range, Serena giggled and said disdainfully," Yes, I'm sure you are quite busy." A glare from Qui- Gon silenced her. "What have I told you about being respectful towards the Supreme Chancellor?" "I'm sorry Master." She muttered.
Obi-Wan shared Serena's intense dislike for politicians, especially the Valorum and in an attempt to get her mind off it, he said in a soothing voice, "Don't you want to know what our mission is?"
A smile appeared on her face and she turned her inquisitive eyes on her master. He smiled at her enthusiasm. "Have you heard of the planet Naboo?" "Yes Master, we studied it in Galactic Politics. It is a sovereign planet near the outer rim." Qui-Gon nodded, pleased by his padwan's knowledge of the planet.
"An hour ago the Nubian Senator Palpatine was contacted by Queen Amidala the current ruler. She told him that The Trade Federation has begun a blockade around Naboo. Communications were cut off mid-way through the transmission." Serena gasped. "But Master, wouldn't that mean invasion?" He nodded. "That is what the Senator fears. Supreme Chancellor Valorum wants us to go to Naboo and investigate the Trade Federations alleged actions. We are to be ambassadors of the Supreme Chancellor and resolve any conflict before it can escalate into war."
Serena nodded then grinned. "When do we leave?" Obi-Wan rolled his eyes. "Serena Tsuki, I think you are the only padawan in the history of the jedi order who could be excited about a diplomatic mission." Qui-Gon smiled and nodded his head in agreement.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and remember flames will be used to roast my marshmallows! Read and Review! Sincerely, Moon Kitty
Chapter 6: The Mission
Serena arrived just in time to see Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan bidding farewell to a man she had seen many times since coming to live on Coruscant. He was the most well known man in the whole Republic, Supreme Chancellor Valorum. Serena had never been very fond of him because before she had come to the temple she had known many men like him. He might have meant well but even she could see that he was easily swayed by the selfish desires of the senate who rarely thought of what was best for the members of the Republic.
Qui-Gon was the first to acknowledge her. "Here she is now." Serena bowed to her master and the Chancellor. "It is an honour to see you again Supreme Chancellor." She said solemnly. "The honour is all mine Padawan Tsuki. Masters Yoda and Qui-Gon have told me of the remarkable progress you've been making in your training."
Serena felt her cheeks become hot as she thought about the great compliment she had received, but she couldn't help but frown at the lack of emotion behind his words. The Supreme Chancellor seemed oblivious to her discomfort as he continued. "I believe your skills will be a great asset on this mission." "If you would be so kind as to satisfy my curiosity, what exactly is this mission?" she demanded. "I'll leave that for Qui-Gon to explain, for I am a busy man, and must return to the senate." All three of the jedi bowed respectfully.
The moment the Supreme Chancellor was out of hearing range, Serena giggled and said disdainfully," Yes, I'm sure you are quite busy." A glare from Qui- Gon silenced her. "What have I told you about being respectful towards the Supreme Chancellor?" "I'm sorry Master." She muttered.
Obi-Wan shared Serena's intense dislike for politicians, especially the Valorum and in an attempt to get her mind off it, he said in a soothing voice, "Don't you want to know what our mission is?"
A smile appeared on her face and she turned her inquisitive eyes on her master. He smiled at her enthusiasm. "Have you heard of the planet Naboo?" "Yes Master, we studied it in Galactic Politics. It is a sovereign planet near the outer rim." Qui-Gon nodded, pleased by his padwan's knowledge of the planet.
"An hour ago the Nubian Senator Palpatine was contacted by Queen Amidala the current ruler. She told him that The Trade Federation has begun a blockade around Naboo. Communications were cut off mid-way through the transmission." Serena gasped. "But Master, wouldn't that mean invasion?" He nodded. "That is what the Senator fears. Supreme Chancellor Valorum wants us to go to Naboo and investigate the Trade Federations alleged actions. We are to be ambassadors of the Supreme Chancellor and resolve any conflict before it can escalate into war."
Serena nodded then grinned. "When do we leave?" Obi-Wan rolled his eyes. "Serena Tsuki, I think you are the only padawan in the history of the jedi order who could be excited about a diplomatic mission." Qui-Gon smiled and nodded his head in agreement.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and remember flames will be used to roast my marshmallows! Read and Review! Sincerely, Moon Kitty
