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Chapter 9
The Nubian cruiser arrived on a lush green planet. Orbiting it was a round object, it was a Federation battle cruiser. Obi Wan and Panaka viewed it on the view screen.
"The blockade's gone." Panaka said.
"The war's over...No need for it now." Obi Wan explained.
"I have one battleship on my scope." said the pilot.
"A droid control ship." said Obi Wan,
"They've probably spotted us." Panaka said.
"We haven't much time." Obi Wan added.
In the main hold of the cruiser Padme turns to see Anakin walk through the door.
"Ani! What are you doing here?" Padme asked, knowing already he was on board, but as the Queen, Padme had not seen him.
"I'm with Qui-Gon, at least until I get a proper master, the council haven't decided yet."
"This is going to be dangerous, Ani." Padme said, concerned for his safety
"I've lived in dangerous situations all my life," Anakin said, "War won't be much different. And I want to help."
Anakin and Padme smiled at each other.
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When JarJar came back from the city, he told everyone that no one was there.
"Do you think they have been taken to camps?" Anakin asked from where he stood next to Obi Wan.
"More likely they were wiped out." Panaka replied.
"No...mesa no tink so. Gungan hiden. When in trouble, go to sacred place. Mackineeks no find them dare." JarJar said.
"Do you know where they are?" Qui gon asked. JarJar nodded and they all followed him.
"Dissen it." JarJar said pointing. Guards surrounded them, and lead them to Boss Nass. In the ruins of the sacred temple, the group stop. Before them is a large Gungan with several others around him.
"I am Queen Amidala of the Naboo...I come before you in peace." the decoy said.
"Naboo biggen. Yousa bringen da Mackineeks... Dya busten uss-en omm. Yousa all bombad. Yousa all die'n, mesa tink." Boss Nass said. The guards and pilot around the Queen were then on their guard, the Gungan troops lowered their poles for convenient reach. The 2 Jedi were relaxed, as were Obi Wan and Anakin.
"We wish to form an alliance…" the decoy continued.
"Your Honour…" Padme said stepping forward.
"Whosa dis?" Boss Nass said.
"I am Queen Amidala. This is my decoy...my protection...my loyal bodyguard." Padme said pointing to the decoy. Anakin looked at Obi Wan with a knowing smile, which was returned. Qui gon and Turut Mi also looked at each other. "...I am sorry for my deception, but under the circumstances it has become necessary to protect myself. Although we do not always agree, Your Honour, our two great societies have always lived in peace...until now. The Trade Federation has destroyed all that we have worked so hard to build. You are in hiding, my people are in camps. If we do not act quickly, all will be lost forever...I ask you to help us...no, I beg you to help us." Padme then kneeled, forcing her companions to follow suit. "We are your humble servants...our fate is in your hands."
Boss Nass began to laugh at the sight. "Yousa no tinken yousa greater den da Gungans.. Mesa like dis. Maybe wesa bein friends." Everyone was relieved, and plans began.
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Darth maul, Nute and Rune looked at the hologram of Darth Sidious.
"...we've sent out patrols. We've already located their star ship in the swamp...It won't be long, My Lord." Nute was saying.
"This is an unexpected move for her. It's too aggressive.. Lord Maul, be mindful." Darth Sidious concluded.
"Yes, my Master." Maul intoned.
"Be patient... Let them make the first move." Darth Sidious said as the hologram turned off.
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When they could see the captain Panaka coming on the speeder, Anakin ran over to the Jedi and Padme, who were discussing the battle plan with the Gungan generals. Sabe and Eirtae were nearby as always.
When the speeders arrived, Panaka and several guards jumped out and joined the group. "What is the situation?" Padme asked.
"Almost everyone's in camps. A few hundred police and guards have formed an underground movement. I brought as many of the leaders as I could. The Federation Army's also much larger than we thought, and much stronger. Your Highness, this is a battle I do not think we can win." Panaka replied.
"The battle is a diversion. The Gungans must draw the Droid Army away from the cities. We can enter the city using the secret passages on the waterfall side. Once we get to the main entrance, Captain Panaka will create a diversion, so that we can enter the palace and capture the Viceroy. Without the Viceroy, they will be lost and confused." Padme said looking at the map R2 had made of the city. The two Jedi looked on with interest. "What do you think, Master Jedi?"
"The Viceroy will be well guarded." he said.
"The difficulty's getting into the throne room. Once we're inside, we shouldn't have a problem." Panaka countered.
"There is a possibility with this diversion many Gungans will be killed." Qui gon warned Boss Nass
"Wesa ready to do are-sa part." the gungan said with pride.
"We have a plan which should immobilize the Droid Army. We will send what pilots we have to knock out the Droid control ship which is orbiting the planet. If we can get past their ray shields, we can sever communication and their droids will be helpless." Padme continued.
"A well-conceived plan. However, there's great risk. The weapons on your fighters may not penetrate the shields on the control ship." Qui gon said.
"And there's an even bigger danger. If the Vicroy escapes, Your Highness, he will return with another droid army." Turut Mi said.
"That is why we must not fail to get to the Viceroy. Everything depends on it."
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