I hope you like this chapter. The Phantom Menace begins.
F.Y.I- Serena Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon have that whole master-padawan(s) bond thing going on. They can sense each other's emotions and talk telepathically.
Last Time: 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.
Chapter 7: Short Negotiations
"Are we there yet?" Serena whined (for the first and only time in this fic!). "For the tenth time in 5 hours no!" Obi-Wan exclaimed. He hated flying and add to that Serena's whining and he had reached the end of his sanity. He knew Serena knew this and she was just trying to see how much he could take before he snapped and jumped into the nearest escape pod.
He felt a reassuring hand on his shoulder and looked up to see his master smiling down at him. "Stop pestering Obi-Wan Serena, you know how much he dislikes flying." "Yes master," she said grinning, "but Obi-Wan should know that I'm just playing around."
Serena grimaced the minute the words had left her mouth. It looked like she was in for another lecture. Qui-Gon had just opened his mouth speak when a shrill whistle filled the room. Serena's grin returned, saved by the pilot.
Together the three jedi stood and entered the cockpit. Through the window they could see the beautiful green planet of Naboo, surrounded by hundreds of Trade Federation battleships. The captain turned to Qui-Gon expectantly. "Tell them we wish to board at once."
The captain pressed some controls then looked to the view screen, where Nute Gunray, the trade viceroy suddenly appeared. He looks annoyed. "What is the meaning of this interruption?!" "With all due respect for the Trade Federation, the Ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately." The jedi sensed Nute's aura immediately changed to one of panic and surprise. "Yes, yes, of coarse...ahhh...as you know, our blockade is perfectly legal, and we'd be happy to receive the Ambassadors...Happy to." He stuttered before closing the channel. The three jedi pulled their robes tighter and lowered their hoods.
The jedi cruiser headed towards the battleship and docked in the main bay. Qui-Gon exited the ship followed closely by Serena and Obi-Wan. A silver droid approached them. "I'm TC-14 at your service. This way, please." They followed the droid through many hallways until they reached a doorway. They entered a large conference room.
"I hope you honored guests will be most comfortable here. My master will be with you shortly." The droid bowed before exiting the room. The jedi lower their hoods and look out a large window at the lush green planet of Naboo. "I have a bad feeling about this." Serena and Obi-Wan mutter at the exact same time. Qui-Gon gave his padawans a skeptical look. "I don't sense anything." "It's not about the mission master." Serena begins. ".it's something elsewhere elusive." Obi-Wan finishes.
"Do not think about your fears. What have I told you to about keeping your concentration here and now where it belongs?" "But Master Yoda said we should be mindful of the future." Obi-Wan persists. "Yes, but not at the expense of the moment. You must be mindful of the living force my young padawans." "Yes master." Serena and Obi-Wan mutter.
"How do you think the viceroy will deal with Valorum's demands?" Obi-Wan asks eager to change the subject. "These federation types are cowards. The negotiations will be short." Qui-Gon responds.
The droid returned laying a tray on the table. Serena had just reached for her drink when suddenly an explosion rocks the room. Immediately the jedi jump to their feet, light sabers ignited when they sense a disturbance in the force, a warning. "Master look!" Obi-Wan exclaims, pointing towards a nearby air duct. A green smoke is slowly filling the room.
OUT IN THE HALLWAY:
A hologram of Nute Gunray is surrounded by battle droids. "They must be dead by now, destroy all evidence of their presence!" it exclaims confidently before disappearing. A battle droid cautiously opens the door and the deadly green cloud began spreading into the hallway.
The droids take aim as a figure stumbles out of the smoke but relax when they see it is only the protocol droid, carrying the tray of drinks. The droid disappeared around a corner when suddenly 3 light sabers appear, slicing through half of the battle droids before they had a chance to fire. Qui-Gon turned to Serena and Obi-Wan after slicing through 2 more droids. They both force push the rest of them out of the way. "Let's get to the bottom of this."
They run through a hallway with Serena in the lead. She had just rounded the next corner when she froze. "Master, destroyers!" she exclaims. "That way!" Obi-Wan cries out pointing towards ventilation shaft. The three of them race towards the shaft pausing just long enough to slice it open before jumping inside and racing through the dark tunnel.
"Master I think I see light." Serena cried after an hour or so of crawling through the dirty dark never-ending shaft. She carefully pushed against the opening. They looked down, and were amazed by what they saw. Thousands of battle droids are loading onto landing craft.
Obi-Wan was the first to speak. "It's an invisible army!" Serena turned to Qui-Gon. "We've got to warn the Naboo and contact Chancellor Valorum!" He nodded deep in thought. "Your right. We'll stow aboard separate ships and meet down on the planet. I want you two to stay together." They both nodded and then grinning, simultaneously said, "You were right about one thing master. The negotiations were short." As the two padawans head towards one of the landing craft, Serena said to Qui-Gon over their bond, 'be careful Master.'
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and remember flames will be used to roast my marshmallows! Read and Review! Sincerely, Moon Kitty
F.Y.I- Serena Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon have that whole master-padawan(s) bond thing going on. They can sense each other's emotions and talk telepathically.
Last Time: 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.
Chapter 7: Short Negotiations
"Are we there yet?" Serena whined (for the first and only time in this fic!). "For the tenth time in 5 hours no!" Obi-Wan exclaimed. He hated flying and add to that Serena's whining and he had reached the end of his sanity. He knew Serena knew this and she was just trying to see how much he could take before he snapped and jumped into the nearest escape pod.
He felt a reassuring hand on his shoulder and looked up to see his master smiling down at him. "Stop pestering Obi-Wan Serena, you know how much he dislikes flying." "Yes master," she said grinning, "but Obi-Wan should know that I'm just playing around."
Serena grimaced the minute the words had left her mouth. It looked like she was in for another lecture. Qui-Gon had just opened his mouth speak when a shrill whistle filled the room. Serena's grin returned, saved by the pilot.
Together the three jedi stood and entered the cockpit. Through the window they could see the beautiful green planet of Naboo, surrounded by hundreds of Trade Federation battleships. The captain turned to Qui-Gon expectantly. "Tell them we wish to board at once."
The captain pressed some controls then looked to the view screen, where Nute Gunray, the trade viceroy suddenly appeared. He looks annoyed. "What is the meaning of this interruption?!" "With all due respect for the Trade Federation, the Ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately." The jedi sensed Nute's aura immediately changed to one of panic and surprise. "Yes, yes, of coarse...ahhh...as you know, our blockade is perfectly legal, and we'd be happy to receive the Ambassadors...Happy to." He stuttered before closing the channel. The three jedi pulled their robes tighter and lowered their hoods.
The jedi cruiser headed towards the battleship and docked in the main bay. Qui-Gon exited the ship followed closely by Serena and Obi-Wan. A silver droid approached them. "I'm TC-14 at your service. This way, please." They followed the droid through many hallways until they reached a doorway. They entered a large conference room.
"I hope you honored guests will be most comfortable here. My master will be with you shortly." The droid bowed before exiting the room. The jedi lower their hoods and look out a large window at the lush green planet of Naboo. "I have a bad feeling about this." Serena and Obi-Wan mutter at the exact same time. Qui-Gon gave his padawans a skeptical look. "I don't sense anything." "It's not about the mission master." Serena begins. ".it's something elsewhere elusive." Obi-Wan finishes.
"Do not think about your fears. What have I told you to about keeping your concentration here and now where it belongs?" "But Master Yoda said we should be mindful of the future." Obi-Wan persists. "Yes, but not at the expense of the moment. You must be mindful of the living force my young padawans." "Yes master." Serena and Obi-Wan mutter.
"How do you think the viceroy will deal with Valorum's demands?" Obi-Wan asks eager to change the subject. "These federation types are cowards. The negotiations will be short." Qui-Gon responds.
The droid returned laying a tray on the table. Serena had just reached for her drink when suddenly an explosion rocks the room. Immediately the jedi jump to their feet, light sabers ignited when they sense a disturbance in the force, a warning. "Master look!" Obi-Wan exclaims, pointing towards a nearby air duct. A green smoke is slowly filling the room.
OUT IN THE HALLWAY:
A hologram of Nute Gunray is surrounded by battle droids. "They must be dead by now, destroy all evidence of their presence!" it exclaims confidently before disappearing. A battle droid cautiously opens the door and the deadly green cloud began spreading into the hallway.
The droids take aim as a figure stumbles out of the smoke but relax when they see it is only the protocol droid, carrying the tray of drinks. The droid disappeared around a corner when suddenly 3 light sabers appear, slicing through half of the battle droids before they had a chance to fire. Qui-Gon turned to Serena and Obi-Wan after slicing through 2 more droids. They both force push the rest of them out of the way. "Let's get to the bottom of this."
They run through a hallway with Serena in the lead. She had just rounded the next corner when she froze. "Master, destroyers!" she exclaims. "That way!" Obi-Wan cries out pointing towards ventilation shaft. The three of them race towards the shaft pausing just long enough to slice it open before jumping inside and racing through the dark tunnel.
"Master I think I see light." Serena cried after an hour or so of crawling through the dirty dark never-ending shaft. She carefully pushed against the opening. They looked down, and were amazed by what they saw. Thousands of battle droids are loading onto landing craft.
Obi-Wan was the first to speak. "It's an invisible army!" Serena turned to Qui-Gon. "We've got to warn the Naboo and contact Chancellor Valorum!" He nodded deep in thought. "Your right. We'll stow aboard separate ships and meet down on the planet. I want you two to stay together." They both nodded and then grinning, simultaneously said, "You were right about one thing master. The negotiations were short." As the two padawans head towards one of the landing craft, Serena said to Qui-Gon over their bond, 'be careful Master.'
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and remember flames will be used to roast my marshmallows! Read and Review! Sincerely, Moon Kitty
