Dev boarded the unmarked Imperial shuttle after his masters had boarded. He
felt it, this was it, Skywalker would give them the power to over take the
whole galaxy. He felt really excited about meeting another of his kind. He
could talk to Skywalker; they would be able to exchange stories. Another
thought caught up to him as the pilot lifted them off the platform, what if
his masters did throw him to the side? What if they did not need his
services anymore? This part scared, he had no where else to go and most
likely they would give him his long await reward, he would get his fighter
droid. But at what cost?
Firwirrung looked over his shoulder. "Is there something wrong Dev?"
Dev shook his head as his master's words broke his thoughts, "No master. I am happy to have another of my kind for company." Dev replied with excitement.
Firwirrung nodded his head; he could feel the truth behind Dev's words. Dev looked out the window at the fleet and the million of stars he could see out in the distance. Yes, he was happy and he could not ask for more. But the other part kept nagging his mind, something to do with his hand and how he injured it.
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Padme and Anakin were sitting at the table discussing on how to handle Kay's situation. She knew what Anakin wanted to do, and truth be told she was all for it. But the other question kept bugging her, how would Kay, Luke and Leia feel about it. She glanced over at Kay who was standing over by the window. Padme was surprised; the girl was beginning to take on some of Anakins' latest traits. The holocomm began to beep for attention; Padme stood up and answered it. Leia was on the other end.
"Mother, is father there at the moment? I need to talk to him, it's important." Leia said.
Padme nodded as she called Anakin over to the transmission field. Padme walked over to Kay, she would take this time to ask her a few questions. She knew that the girl was starting to look up to Anakin.
Kay looked over as Padme approached her; she kneeled to eye level with her. "Kay may I ask you something? You can be open and honest with me."
Kay nodded yes all curious, "What did you want to ask?"
Padme took a deep breath, ok here it goes. "How do you feel about Anakin? Do you like him?"
Kay nodded with enthusiasm, "Yes, I feel safe in his presence. I like him a lot."
Padme nodded, she kind off figured that already. But she still had to ask. "Kay, do you know any close friend that would not mind taking you in, once this is all over and sorted out?"
Kay glanced away, deep in her heart she really wanted to stay with Anakin and Padme, but she knew it was too much too hope for. She glanced back at Padme, "I'm not sure." Kay answered with some regret in her voice.
Padme looked Kay in the eyes. "What is troubling you sweetie?"
Kay looked unsure, she glanced over as Anakin approached them, and she waited until he kneeled by his wife's side. What if they said no? Kay thought frantically. She did not want to give her hopes up. There was only one way to know for sure. Kay threw her arms around Anakins' neck as she whispered. "Adopt me." Anakins arms went around her shoulders.
Padme starred at Kay, as it fully sank in. The young girl wanted to be adopted by her and Anakin; there was no doubt and question in her heart. What to tell Kay, she did not want to give the girl false hope.
Padme spoke, "Anakin wants to adopt you, and to tell you the truth, I'm all for it" Padme glanced at Anakin, "we still need to consult Luke and Leia on how they would feel if we did adopt you."
Anakin nodded as he felt his heart swoon, he did not even need to ask Kay, she brought it up herself. There was still the question of will the courts allow this to take place.
Kay nodded in understanding; she did not want to keep her hopes up to high.
"Speaking of Leia, her Captison and Beldon are holding Nereus prisoner of war at the old abandoned Bakura garrison. Leia's asked for my presence. Angel could you watch Kay for me while I'm away?" Anakin said.
"Yes Ani, nothing will happen to her." Padme reassured her husband.
Anakin acknowledged as Kay disengaged her arms from around his neck. He stood up, "I will be back soon." Anakin said as he left the apartment.
Padme watched Anakin leave; she turned her gaze back to Kay. "Kay lets have a talk." She took Kays hand; and led her over to the table; she sat down opposite of the young girl.
Padme watched the young girl, "Kay, I do not want to shoot down your hopes. I feel that I should be truthful with you. There is a chance that the courts could say no because of who Anakin is. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for it. I just hope that Luke and Leia feel the same way."
Kay nodded her head. She knew what Padme said was the truth. Padme did not want her to keep her hopes up too high. "I know," Kay whispered. "I don't even know why I asked, but it feels right."
Padme listened as Kay poured her heart out on how she felt, she could see it on Kay's face, she really wanted for this to happen. Padme began to think about what they needed to fight to get Kay's custody. Padme stood up and walked in behind Kay, she placed her hands on the young girls shoulders. "We will do what ever we must to get custody of you." Padme told her truthfully, Anakin's right, this does feel right.
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Leia looked over to watch her father stroll into the room. She walked over and enfolded him in a hug. "Please don't lose it with Nereus." Leia pleaded.
Yeorg and Orn were standing off to the side, watching Anakin return the hug. Yup, Yeorg thought, he has definitely changed.
Anakin broke away from Leia and walked over to Nereus who was tied to a chair. Anakin towered over Nereus. "Well Governor, I see that warning I gave you last week was not enough. Is there anything else you are forgetting to tell us?" Anakin said with grave finality.
Nereus shook his head, he'll lose it for sure if he found out that his son was about to die from the parasites that he infected Luke with. He realized it was too late; the Ssi Ruuk will land with in the hour and take Luke with them back to their ship. "Yes, there is, I have infected Skywalker with two parasites that will eat him from the inside out. The Ssi Ruuk will be landing with in the hour to pick up Luke and take him back with them." Nereus said with complete fear in his voice and eyes.
Anakin's hand was twitching to use his lightsaber, but he also remembered that he could not lose it. He promised his family and the Alliance Leaders that he would behave on this mission.
Leia's hand flew over her mouth as tears streaked down her face, "Luke," she whispered.
Anakin glanced back at his daughter as he caught sight of her reactions. "How long before the parasites kill him?" Anakin asked as he turned his very angry gaze back to Nereus.
"Less than twelve hours." Nereus replied. If anything having the sith lord tower over you like that was not an easy thing to face, especially when you are dealing with an angry father.
Anakin was disgusted and infuriated with Nereus. He walked over to Leia as he enfolded her in a hug, Anakin wiped the tears away as he reassured his daughter. "Don't worry, we'll get him back." Anakin also said this to reassure himself.
Leia nodded as her hands went around his shoulders to return the hug. Anakin broke away, "We will finish this later Nereus, for your sake, my son better be alive by the time I find him." Nereus was shaking as he watched Vader leave the room at a fast pace. Anakin was determined to make it back before the pickup time was to occur. He got into the speeder and took off to the landing field.
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Threepio stood by Artoo's side as he listened to the tapes that Prime Minister Captison had left them. They had been here for five hours now, and he knew that he was on the verge of cracking the language. The tape ended, Artoo reached out with his arm, but he came up one meter short. Artoo beeped.
"Of course you cannot reach it, it is not my fault you were designed that way. Even Prime Minister Captison admitted that droids were useful." Threepio continued to say as he changed the tapes and played the tape.
"Wait what was that?" Threepio asked as he replayed that last part. //Realign your ship with ours and we will take you planet side. //We attack within the hour; he heard one of the Ssi Ruuk say in his own language.
"Oh no, we must warn master Luke." Threepio reran the tapes at high speed as he translated everything that was said.
Threepio glanced over as Gaeriel walked in; she walked up to Artoo.
She felt weird talking to a droid who could not talk back except beeps and whistles. "Artoo, do you know where Luke Skywalker is?"
Artoo acknowledged as he rolled over to a terminal and plugged in. He began to beep excitedly, as he made contact with his master's signal up to the flurry.
"He says that he is over at the café, by landing pad twelve." Threepio translated.
Gaeriel nodded, "Threepio I want you to head back to your apartment. Artoo come with me."
Threepio acknowledged as he walked out of the room, Artoo followed Gaeriel, and led her to the café where Luke was.
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Han Luke and Chewie walked into the café near Landing Pad twelve. Luke's shuttle was half an hour late. Luke walked over to a terminal and punched in his access codes to the flurry. //This is Commander Skywalker, is all the ships in place?
10 seconds later, there was a reply. //Yes commander, this is Lt Shern, is there something I can help you with?
//Yes, is Captain Antillies available? Luke asked.
Lt Shern replied, //Captain Antillies is unavailable; he is busy at the moment.
Luke asked //When will my shuttle land?
Lt Shern came back //in half an hour sir.
Luke replied //Thank you, one more question, does the fleet know that I am Vader's son?
//Yes sir. Sorry to hear that someone let it slip. Luke broke the connection. Luke walked back over to Han and Chewie, "The shuttle will land with half an hour." Luke told them.
Han nodded in acknowledgment, "We'll wait until you board your shuttle." Han did not like the idea leaving Luke here by himself. He had overheard that someone let it slip that Luke was the son of Vader. He was not sure whom it was, but the word was sure getting around to everyone.
Luke heard whispers. First woman, "Is that Commander Skywalker? I heard that he is Lord Vader's son." Second woman, "Yes I also heard that Leia Organa is his twin sister." Luke could not wait to get off the planet. "Thanks, do you guys want to grab something to eat while we wait?"
Han nodded as Chewie voiced his agreement. They walked over and ordered 4 greasy looking subs. While they waited Gaeriel walked into the café, with Artoo following her. Luke glanced over as he felt her enter; he motioned her over. Gaeriel sat down as Han made room for her at the table.
"Gaeri, what are you doing here?" Luke asked with sudden concern, she should not be here.
Luke turned to Artoo, "Artoo, put Gaeriel and Eppie on your obey command list." Artoo whistled in acknowledgment.
Gaeriel shook her head, "You're in danger Luke, your father is on his way here. Nereus has infected you with." She did not get a chance to finish her sentence, as she was interrupted by a scream that came from inside the kitchen.
Luke stretched out with the force as he felt four alien presences and one human that reeked of Ssi Ruuk.
"Han the Ssi Ruuk are in the kitchen." Luke said as four Aliens with Dev on a leash walked out.
Dev spoke, "Come with us and hurry."
Luke replied, "I am not going with you, turn back to the lightside and I will help you."
Han was startled as he starred at Dev, that kid was force sensitive? Han and Chewie stood up; they were not about to let them take off with their friend.
Luke stretched out with the force and brushed Dev's presence, just as he thought, Dev was dabbling in the darkside. Luke wrapped his will against Dev's, and blasted it with light.
Dev staggered as he came within his right mind. He knew that Luke had done something to him.
"Do not give into your anger, it will lead you to the darkside." Luke shouted. "Han get Gaeriel out of here." Luke ordered.
"No way, I'm not leaving you here. What do I tell Anakin?" Han asked, he did not like where this conversation was going.
"Tell my father, that I ordered you out as your commanding officer. I have to help Dev." Luke shot back.
"I counter command that order Commander." Han argued.
"I'm pulling rank, get out of here General." Luke finalized.
Han and Chewie took Gaeriel outside, as Artoo followed them out.
Gaeriel just remembered the message Anakin had told her. "Han, Luke's in more trouble then he thinks."
Han was startled, "What do you mean by that?"
"I mean that Nereus has infected Luke with two parasites, and he has ten hours to live." Gaeriel replied with regret.
"What? Why didn't you speak up?" Chewie howled in distress.
"I was about to when I was so rudely interrupted." Gaeriel replied in her defense.
"Ok, never mind that." Han ran back into the café, but Luke and the Ssi Ruuk were gone.
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Firwirrung looked over his shoulder. "Is there something wrong Dev?"
Dev shook his head as his master's words broke his thoughts, "No master. I am happy to have another of my kind for company." Dev replied with excitement.
Firwirrung nodded his head; he could feel the truth behind Dev's words. Dev looked out the window at the fleet and the million of stars he could see out in the distance. Yes, he was happy and he could not ask for more. But the other part kept nagging his mind, something to do with his hand and how he injured it.
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Padme and Anakin were sitting at the table discussing on how to handle Kay's situation. She knew what Anakin wanted to do, and truth be told she was all for it. But the other question kept bugging her, how would Kay, Luke and Leia feel about it. She glanced over at Kay who was standing over by the window. Padme was surprised; the girl was beginning to take on some of Anakins' latest traits. The holocomm began to beep for attention; Padme stood up and answered it. Leia was on the other end.
"Mother, is father there at the moment? I need to talk to him, it's important." Leia said.
Padme nodded as she called Anakin over to the transmission field. Padme walked over to Kay, she would take this time to ask her a few questions. She knew that the girl was starting to look up to Anakin.
Kay looked over as Padme approached her; she kneeled to eye level with her. "Kay may I ask you something? You can be open and honest with me."
Kay nodded yes all curious, "What did you want to ask?"
Padme took a deep breath, ok here it goes. "How do you feel about Anakin? Do you like him?"
Kay nodded with enthusiasm, "Yes, I feel safe in his presence. I like him a lot."
Padme nodded, she kind off figured that already. But she still had to ask. "Kay, do you know any close friend that would not mind taking you in, once this is all over and sorted out?"
Kay glanced away, deep in her heart she really wanted to stay with Anakin and Padme, but she knew it was too much too hope for. She glanced back at Padme, "I'm not sure." Kay answered with some regret in her voice.
Padme looked Kay in the eyes. "What is troubling you sweetie?"
Kay looked unsure, she glanced over as Anakin approached them, and she waited until he kneeled by his wife's side. What if they said no? Kay thought frantically. She did not want to give her hopes up. There was only one way to know for sure. Kay threw her arms around Anakins' neck as she whispered. "Adopt me." Anakins arms went around her shoulders.
Padme starred at Kay, as it fully sank in. The young girl wanted to be adopted by her and Anakin; there was no doubt and question in her heart. What to tell Kay, she did not want to give the girl false hope.
Padme spoke, "Anakin wants to adopt you, and to tell you the truth, I'm all for it" Padme glanced at Anakin, "we still need to consult Luke and Leia on how they would feel if we did adopt you."
Anakin nodded as he felt his heart swoon, he did not even need to ask Kay, she brought it up herself. There was still the question of will the courts allow this to take place.
Kay nodded in understanding; she did not want to keep her hopes up to high.
"Speaking of Leia, her Captison and Beldon are holding Nereus prisoner of war at the old abandoned Bakura garrison. Leia's asked for my presence. Angel could you watch Kay for me while I'm away?" Anakin said.
"Yes Ani, nothing will happen to her." Padme reassured her husband.
Anakin acknowledged as Kay disengaged her arms from around his neck. He stood up, "I will be back soon." Anakin said as he left the apartment.
Padme watched Anakin leave; she turned her gaze back to Kay. "Kay lets have a talk." She took Kays hand; and led her over to the table; she sat down opposite of the young girl.
Padme watched the young girl, "Kay, I do not want to shoot down your hopes. I feel that I should be truthful with you. There is a chance that the courts could say no because of who Anakin is. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for it. I just hope that Luke and Leia feel the same way."
Kay nodded her head. She knew what Padme said was the truth. Padme did not want her to keep her hopes up too high. "I know," Kay whispered. "I don't even know why I asked, but it feels right."
Padme listened as Kay poured her heart out on how she felt, she could see it on Kay's face, she really wanted for this to happen. Padme began to think about what they needed to fight to get Kay's custody. Padme stood up and walked in behind Kay, she placed her hands on the young girls shoulders. "We will do what ever we must to get custody of you." Padme told her truthfully, Anakin's right, this does feel right.
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Leia looked over to watch her father stroll into the room. She walked over and enfolded him in a hug. "Please don't lose it with Nereus." Leia pleaded.
Yeorg and Orn were standing off to the side, watching Anakin return the hug. Yup, Yeorg thought, he has definitely changed.
Anakin broke away from Leia and walked over to Nereus who was tied to a chair. Anakin towered over Nereus. "Well Governor, I see that warning I gave you last week was not enough. Is there anything else you are forgetting to tell us?" Anakin said with grave finality.
Nereus shook his head, he'll lose it for sure if he found out that his son was about to die from the parasites that he infected Luke with. He realized it was too late; the Ssi Ruuk will land with in the hour and take Luke with them back to their ship. "Yes, there is, I have infected Skywalker with two parasites that will eat him from the inside out. The Ssi Ruuk will be landing with in the hour to pick up Luke and take him back with them." Nereus said with complete fear in his voice and eyes.
Anakin's hand was twitching to use his lightsaber, but he also remembered that he could not lose it. He promised his family and the Alliance Leaders that he would behave on this mission.
Leia's hand flew over her mouth as tears streaked down her face, "Luke," she whispered.
Anakin glanced back at his daughter as he caught sight of her reactions. "How long before the parasites kill him?" Anakin asked as he turned his very angry gaze back to Nereus.
"Less than twelve hours." Nereus replied. If anything having the sith lord tower over you like that was not an easy thing to face, especially when you are dealing with an angry father.
Anakin was disgusted and infuriated with Nereus. He walked over to Leia as he enfolded her in a hug, Anakin wiped the tears away as he reassured his daughter. "Don't worry, we'll get him back." Anakin also said this to reassure himself.
Leia nodded as her hands went around his shoulders to return the hug. Anakin broke away, "We will finish this later Nereus, for your sake, my son better be alive by the time I find him." Nereus was shaking as he watched Vader leave the room at a fast pace. Anakin was determined to make it back before the pickup time was to occur. He got into the speeder and took off to the landing field.
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Threepio stood by Artoo's side as he listened to the tapes that Prime Minister Captison had left them. They had been here for five hours now, and he knew that he was on the verge of cracking the language. The tape ended, Artoo reached out with his arm, but he came up one meter short. Artoo beeped.
"Of course you cannot reach it, it is not my fault you were designed that way. Even Prime Minister Captison admitted that droids were useful." Threepio continued to say as he changed the tapes and played the tape.
"Wait what was that?" Threepio asked as he replayed that last part. //Realign your ship with ours and we will take you planet side. //We attack within the hour; he heard one of the Ssi Ruuk say in his own language.
"Oh no, we must warn master Luke." Threepio reran the tapes at high speed as he translated everything that was said.
Threepio glanced over as Gaeriel walked in; she walked up to Artoo.
She felt weird talking to a droid who could not talk back except beeps and whistles. "Artoo, do you know where Luke Skywalker is?"
Artoo acknowledged as he rolled over to a terminal and plugged in. He began to beep excitedly, as he made contact with his master's signal up to the flurry.
"He says that he is over at the café, by landing pad twelve." Threepio translated.
Gaeriel nodded, "Threepio I want you to head back to your apartment. Artoo come with me."
Threepio acknowledged as he walked out of the room, Artoo followed Gaeriel, and led her to the café where Luke was.
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Han Luke and Chewie walked into the café near Landing Pad twelve. Luke's shuttle was half an hour late. Luke walked over to a terminal and punched in his access codes to the flurry. //This is Commander Skywalker, is all the ships in place?
10 seconds later, there was a reply. //Yes commander, this is Lt Shern, is there something I can help you with?
//Yes, is Captain Antillies available? Luke asked.
Lt Shern replied, //Captain Antillies is unavailable; he is busy at the moment.
Luke asked //When will my shuttle land?
Lt Shern came back //in half an hour sir.
Luke replied //Thank you, one more question, does the fleet know that I am Vader's son?
//Yes sir. Sorry to hear that someone let it slip. Luke broke the connection. Luke walked back over to Han and Chewie, "The shuttle will land with half an hour." Luke told them.
Han nodded in acknowledgment, "We'll wait until you board your shuttle." Han did not like the idea leaving Luke here by himself. He had overheard that someone let it slip that Luke was the son of Vader. He was not sure whom it was, but the word was sure getting around to everyone.
Luke heard whispers. First woman, "Is that Commander Skywalker? I heard that he is Lord Vader's son." Second woman, "Yes I also heard that Leia Organa is his twin sister." Luke could not wait to get off the planet. "Thanks, do you guys want to grab something to eat while we wait?"
Han nodded as Chewie voiced his agreement. They walked over and ordered 4 greasy looking subs. While they waited Gaeriel walked into the café, with Artoo following her. Luke glanced over as he felt her enter; he motioned her over. Gaeriel sat down as Han made room for her at the table.
"Gaeri, what are you doing here?" Luke asked with sudden concern, she should not be here.
Luke turned to Artoo, "Artoo, put Gaeriel and Eppie on your obey command list." Artoo whistled in acknowledgment.
Gaeriel shook her head, "You're in danger Luke, your father is on his way here. Nereus has infected you with." She did not get a chance to finish her sentence, as she was interrupted by a scream that came from inside the kitchen.
Luke stretched out with the force as he felt four alien presences and one human that reeked of Ssi Ruuk.
"Han the Ssi Ruuk are in the kitchen." Luke said as four Aliens with Dev on a leash walked out.
Dev spoke, "Come with us and hurry."
Luke replied, "I am not going with you, turn back to the lightside and I will help you."
Han was startled as he starred at Dev, that kid was force sensitive? Han and Chewie stood up; they were not about to let them take off with their friend.
Luke stretched out with the force and brushed Dev's presence, just as he thought, Dev was dabbling in the darkside. Luke wrapped his will against Dev's, and blasted it with light.
Dev staggered as he came within his right mind. He knew that Luke had done something to him.
"Do not give into your anger, it will lead you to the darkside." Luke shouted. "Han get Gaeriel out of here." Luke ordered.
"No way, I'm not leaving you here. What do I tell Anakin?" Han asked, he did not like where this conversation was going.
"Tell my father, that I ordered you out as your commanding officer. I have to help Dev." Luke shot back.
"I counter command that order Commander." Han argued.
"I'm pulling rank, get out of here General." Luke finalized.
Han and Chewie took Gaeriel outside, as Artoo followed them out.
Gaeriel just remembered the message Anakin had told her. "Han, Luke's in more trouble then he thinks."
Han was startled, "What do you mean by that?"
"I mean that Nereus has infected Luke with two parasites, and he has ten hours to live." Gaeriel replied with regret.
"What? Why didn't you speak up?" Chewie howled in distress.
"I was about to when I was so rudely interrupted." Gaeriel replied in her defense.
"Ok, never mind that." Han ran back into the café, but Luke and the Ssi Ruuk were gone.
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