Category: Star Wars / Stargate SG-1 crossover, Humor, Action / Adventure, Drama

Spoilers: Star Wars: Episode 2

Season/Sequel info: Takes place during season 3, after FIAD.

Rating: PG-13

Content Warnings:

Summary: SG-1 head out on their 'missions.' Sam and Teal'c face closer scrutiny. [Slight Padme/Daniel.]

Feedback: Feedback is welcome and very much appreciated

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Anakin first went to speak with Palpatine, leaving Daniel to wait outside the room. After they received word from the Chancellor that Amidala agreed to leave Coruscant, he rejoined Daniel, and they made their way to the Senator's apartment.

Jar-Jar greeted them at the door and let out a loud exclamation at seeing his friend, "Ani! Welcome back." Then, he caught sight of Daniel. "Whosir are yousir?" he inquired.

"This is Daniel Jackson. He will be aiding in the protection of the Senator," Anakin answered.

Padme, overhearing this exchange from the next room, walked through the doorway. Seeing Daniel, she stated, "You don't look much like a Jedi."

"No..." he smiled sheepishly, intimidated by the unexpected beauty of the woman before him. He had previously seen her image on the movie screen, but in person, she was breathtaking. "I'm not... I'm an... archeologist," .

"Sounds fascinating," she smiled back.

They gazed into each other's eyes, and from this exchange, Daniel found that he had the courage to say, "Forgive me for saying so, but you don't look like any Senator I've ever met," as he reached out for her hand and brought it to his lips.

Padme blushed, "I'll take that as a compliment."

"It's very much a compliment."

Anakin, obviously upset by this exchange, jumped in between them, "Senator, we must leave at once."

"Yes," the woman agreed, barely hearing his words as her eyes remained locked on Daniel's.

The manner in which the woman of his dreams dismissed him made Anakin even more enraged and annoyed. "Senator, you must listen me. We have to go!" He nearly shouted in a whiney tone.

Amidala gave him a stern look and stated, "Well Anakin, I see you haven't grown up at all since I last saw you. Have patience. We'll leave soon enough."

Daniel responded, "He's right. We should be going. May I help you with your bags?"

"Of course." She beamed at Daniel as Anakin's face reddened.

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Obi-Wan had since returned to the remaining members of SG-1, and he and Colonel O'Neill were now on a transport with Senator Amidala's party, which was preparing to leave Coruscant.

"I'm worried about you. What if they realize you've left the capital?" Dorme asked her Senator.

"Then my protectors will have to prove how good they are," she stated, glacing toward Daniel.

"Anakin," Obi-Wan instructed, "don't do anything without first consulting either myself or the Council."

"Yes, Master."

The doors to the transport began to open. "I'll get to the bottom of this plot quickly, M'Lady. You'll be back here in no time," Kenobi assured.

"I'll be most grateful for your speed, Master Jedi."

"And I'll help too," O'Neill interjected as he waived his hand slightly to draw attention to himself.

"I am pleased by your assistance as well," Amidala said. As she did so, she glanced at Daniel, who was standing next to the Colonel, and smiled.

O'Neill noted this exchange and looked questioningly at the man beside him. Daniel merely shrugged his shoulders and walked toward the exit.

As Amidala, R2, Anakin, and Daniel reached the door, Obi-Wan opened his mouth to speak. As he did so, he found that Jack had done the same. Obi-Wan stopped after the word, "Anakin," and Jack also paused after, "Daniel."

The two men looked at each other; O'Neill continued, "May the force be with you." This earned a very displeased look from the Jedi Master, who had begun to say the same to his Padawan.

Daniel did his best impression of a Jedi bow, which resulted in a giggle from Padme.

Feeling slightly flustered and not wanting to seem foolish for repeating the sentiment that had already been expressed, Obi-Wan said the first thing that came to his mind, "Live long and prosper." At this, Jack and Daniel could barely contain their laughter.

"Likewise, Master," Anakin responded, slightly confused.

The group of four then picked up their bags and exited the transport. Daniel, Padme, and Anakin walked in a line followed by R2D2. "Suddenly I'm afraid," the Senator expressed.

"It's understandable. I'm a little nervous myself," Daniel reassured her. "Don't worry. We have Anakin with us." Padme giggled as though the suggestion of the Padawan protecting them was a joke. She glanced to her left at the young man who looked rather irritated.

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Obi-Wan and Colonel O'Neill arrived at a diner in Coco Town and immediately requested that the droid waitress fetch Dexter Jettster for them.

"Obi-Wan," Dex greeted mirthfully.

"Hello, Dex."

"Take a seat. I'll be right with ya."

"You boys wanna cup of Jawa juice?" the droid asked.

"Oh yes, thank you," Obi-Wan answered.

"Jawa juice? No thanks," responded O'Neill.

The two men took a seat at the booth and only had to wait a few seconds before a very large alien with four arms came out of the kitchen and met Obi-Wan with a hug, "He-ey, oh-hoh buddy." Dex then looked toward O'Neill, "Who's your friend?"

"Colonel Jack O'Neill, two L's," O'Neill answered.

"Pleasure to meet ya," the big man extended his hand in greeting. He then leaned over toward Obi-Wan and whispered, "Your friend's a little... off isn't he?"

Kenobi looked back at Dex and made a small "don't ask" motion with his hands, hoping the Colonel wouldn't notice.

Dex took a seat at the booth next to them, and Kenobi and O'Neill followed suit by taking their places on the bench across the table from him.

"So my friend, what can I do for ya," Dex asked.

Kenobi held up a mysterious device he had acquired from the assassin, "You can tell me what this is."

"Wow! Wha'd'ya know! I ain't seen one of these since I was prospectin' on Sub Terrel, beyond the Outer Rim."

"Can you tell me where it came from?" Kenobi said as the waitress brought his juice. "Thank you," he told the droid.

"This baby belongs to them cloners."

"Huh," O'Neill grunted and then mumbled, "cloners... guess that's where that cheesy title comes from..." The other two men at the table immediately stopped their conversation and looked him.

"Is there something you'd like to add, Colonel O'Neill?" Kenobi inquired.

"Uh.. no, Mister, uh, Master Kenobi. Just a bit of a," he said as he coughed into his hand, "cough."

Dex and Obi-Wan turned back toward one another. Dex leaned in closer to his friend and asked, "Where did ya find this guy?"

"Hey, come on. Don't talk about me right in front of my face," O'Neill protested.

The two old friends both cast a sideways glance at him, and Obi-Wan commented, "It's a long story."

"Yeah, yeah." Directing the attention away from himself, O'Neill asked, "So do you know anything else about this... dohickey?"

"Well, what you've got here is a Kamino saberdart."

"I wonder why it didn't show up in the analysis archives," Kenobi thought aloud.

"It's the funny little cuts on the side that give it away. Those analysis druids only focus on symbols. Huh! I figured you Jedi would have more respect for the difference between knowledge and," Dex laughed, "wisdom."

"You had robots try to figure this thing out. No wonder we're sitting here in some third rate diner asking the cook for advice." O'Neill looked over at the much larger man, "No offense."

"None taken," the big man stated flatly. O'Neill, sensing that the man was about to become impatient with him, leaned back in his seat and pretended to be busy with the salt-shaker-like object on the table.

Kenobi ignored the Colonel's comments and continued talking with Dex. "Kamino. I'm not familiar with it. Is it in the Republic?"

"No, no, it's beyond the Outer Rim. I'd say about 12 parsecs outside the Rishi Maze. Should be easy to find even for those droids in your archives." Dex laughed and took a drink of his Jawa juice. He then leaned closer to Kenobi. "These Kaminoans keep to themselves. They're cloners, damn good ones too."

"Cloners? Are they friendly?" Kenobi asked.

"Oh, depends."

Obi-Wan smiled as he asked, "Depends on what Dex?"

"On how good your manners are, on how big your pocketbook is," the big man chuckled.

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Sam and Teal'c sat in a nearly empty room as they watched the very short, green man limp out the door.

"Well, that was certainly interesting," Sam said as she looked toward her friend.

"What exactly did you find interesting about it, Major Carter?"

"Those questions he asked us were totally off the wall. I realize that Yoda's a little out there, but come on. I think this guy's lost a few too many marbles, and I don't know how much longer I could have put up with that backwards talk."

"Master Yoda is a great warrior and his wisdom is beyond that of all other Jedi. You may not understand his methods, but I assure you he was able to ascertain our intentions with his inquiry."

"Whatever you say, Teal'c. You're the Star Wars expert here."

At that moment, Colonel O'Neill walked through the door.

"Sir?" Carter questioned.

"Apparently Kenobi and the green guy are out there talking about you right now, deciding what to do with you I suppose."

"What have you been doing, Sir?"

"Going to diners." At O'Neill's statement, Sam's expression became puzzled and Teal'c raised an eyebrow. "Don't ask," the Colonel said flatly.

Finally, Obi-Wan walked into the room and informed them all, "Good news. Master Yoda says that you pose no threat to the Jedi order, and you're free to travel about the temple. Master Yoda also believes that you could be instrumental in assisting in our current dilemma."

"Great," Carter smiled, "where do we start?"

"First, we're going to do some research in the archives." Kenobi smiled back. The two caught each others gaze, and their smiles grew wider. They stood looking at each other and smiling for several seconds.

"Sounds like fun," Sam finally said.

"Shall we?" the Jedi said as he motioned toward the door with his hand.

Carter walked out the door, followed by Kenobi. Teal'c and O'Neill stood dumbfounded as they exchanged a 'What the hell just happened here?' look.

"I can't believe it's not butter."

Teal'c was now very confused. "Butter, O'Neill?"

The Colonel shrugged his shoulders and headed for the door, "I ran out of clever things to say."

At that, Teal'c was speechless. He merely raised his eyebrow and walked after the Colonel.