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Chapter 2
Obi Wan and Anakin stood in the centre of the Council chamber. "Muunilist is the heart for the InterGalactic Banking Clan and the heart of the Separatists money. We need to hit it hard and fast, you will have half the forces for this task." Mace said.
"There will be fierce resistance. I don't know how long this siege will last," Obi Wan started, "The fleet will have to supervise our drop, but they will be useless on bombardment as the cities will be well shielded, but they will be needed to keep the enemy ships distracted."
Mace nodded in agreement, "Anakin and his team will be going with you. They will cover your troops from fighters. You leave in 6 hours. Anakin, I know you will want to say goodbye to Padme, but the Chancellor has also requested you see him before you leave. Be sure to stop by. May the Force be with you."
Both Jedi bowed and left.
"It'll have to be big pushes," Obi Wan was saying as they walked into the canteen.
"Yeah, and surprise attacks," Anakin said as they watched the slop being dished into their bowls. "It never changes," he said with a grimace at the food.
"Of course not," Obi Wan said with a smile as they went to the adjoining dinning hall. Most of the Jedi stopped what they were saying to watch the Jedi walk in. They all waited with bated breath to see who they would sit with. They saw Bail Organa sitting alone with a cup of coffee, obviously waiting to address the Council. They went to sit with him, the Jedi tended to ask questions of the two and they never managed to eat a thing.
"Senator," they both greeted.
"Kenobi, Skywalker, good to see you," he said, inclining his head. "I hear you both will be leaving us soon."
"Yes, off to war," Obi Wan said. He never trusted Senators, but if he did, Padme and Bail would be the only two.
"I hope it…"
"Jedi Skywalker?" a fairly old Padawan interrupted, coming up to them. She kept giggling with her friends behind her. She was about 18 and was obviously nervous about something.
"Yes, Padawan Bule?" Anakin asked politely. The Padawan seemed really happy for some reason, Obi Wan just looked at the scene with wry amusement.
"I seem to have trouble with my sword play, would you help me sometime?" she asked.
"I would, but I'm going off planet for a few months, I don't know when I will have time with this war, I'll see when I get back." Anakin had been polite, but gave the distinct impression that he would not be able to anytime soon, "Perhaps you should ask Master Yoda, he is always able to help, and he is the best in the Temple."
Bule nodded and walked away, whispering to her friends, "He knew my name!"
Anakin just looked at Obi Wan who was still smiling. They started to snort their laughter. It was a scene they had seen often. Bail just looked at them in slight confusion. "Does that happen a lot?" he asked.
"Relatively, Anakin here, is a real star in the Temple." Obi Wan said, "He is getting a reputaion already."
"Me what about you?" Anakin said, "You are just as exulted as I am."
"True," Obi Wan admitted. "Thank the Force we're going off world. Can we hope that we won't be back for a long while?"
"There is…" Anakin started when a Youngling came up to them.
"Are you Mathter Obi Wan?" the Youngling asked with a slight lisp.
"Yes, I am little one, how can I help you?"
"You were going to teach uth balance today, but you have been replathed? May I athk why? We all mithed your thtorieth."
"I'm going to fight little one. When the war is over I will continue the stories," Obi Wan said it very gentle and carefully. It was obvious he cared for the little ones.
"Okay," the Youngling said as he rushed off.
"Stories?" Anakin asked, an eyebrow lifted.
"Balance is boring, it keeps them focused."
Anakin just looked at Obi Wan as if disbelievingly. "Anyway, i have to go, so many people to see and so little time." Anakin got up, bowed to the Senator and walked away.
"I too must be going," Obi Wan said, "It was nice meeting you Senator," he said also leaving. Bail just sat there wondering what it was about those two that made him so nervous about the future.
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Anakin stood before the Chancellor. "I just wanted to congratulate you on your command. I am glad to see the Council have enough sense to give it too you, even if they haven't made you Master yet." Anakin let the snide comment about the Council slide.
"They know how well Obi Wan and I work together," Anakin replied.
"I have thought it many times, you are an exceptional Jedi. I can see you becoming the greatest ever." Why is he piling it on? Anakin thought.
"Thank you, your Honour." Anakin replied.
There was a bit of a silence before Palpatine asked his next question. "How is Senator Amidala?" Anakin hid his shock at the question remarkably well, Why is he asking about that?
"She is well, I believe." Anakin replied, nonchalant.
"It must be hard for you to leave someone you love so much." When Anakin's eyes widened in shock Palpatine continued, "Oh, come, come. It wasn't too hard to guess, but don't worry, I won't tell anyone, not even the Council, you can trust me." he said.
He doesn't think the Council know! I can use this to my advantage. "Thank you, your Honour. That is most kind, but if I may, why are you showing such generosity?"
"I do not want you to feel as if you have to hide something from me. The Republic needs you and Amidala. It would not benefit us if you were both dismissed. And anyway, I see nothing wrong in this union. It is the Jedi who forbid love, not politicians." He looked slyly at Anakin, trying to get his point across.
"Of course," Anakin said, bowing, "If you will excuse me, there is much to be done before I leave."
"Naturally," Palapatine said. After the boy had gone he smiled, thinking that Anakin was slowing becoming his!
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Obi Wan stood by the transports watching the troops go in. He stood beside the clone commanders going over battle plans. They would be leaving in two hours. Hopefully Anakin would be there by that time.
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Anakin walked into Padme's apartment. She was standing at the window looking out at the scene. When she heard the door open she looked to see who had arrived. Seeing it was Anakin she smiled broadly and ran to him. The shared a huge hug. "Promise me you'll be careful, I don't know what I would do without you."
"I promise," he said, kissing her head, "I promise." She held onto him as if she didn't want to let go.
"How long?" she asked.
"I don't know, but I'll think of you everyday, every time I look at this," referring to a little locket in his pouch containing a hologram of her with a snip of her hair, "I will be wishing I was here with you."
"I will wear the pendant you gave me everyday you are gone and think of you," she said with tears in her eyes.
"I have to go," he said, holding her close.
"I know," they parted and as he went out the door he turned towards he and smiled. R2 trundled behind him, "Keep him safe R2." she whispered as the droid left. It trilled in response.
Padme was left in her apartment, wondering if she would ever see her husband again.
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"Did you say goodbye?" Obi Wan asked as Anakin walked into the room on the transport.
"Yeah," Anakin said, obviously not wanting to talk about it. "So what's the plan?"
For the rest of the trip they talked tactics and about the area. Obi Wan knew that there were places in the planet that could be reasoned with. He wanted to give them a chance first. The rest would have to be persuaded by force. He still wanted to give them a chance though, and for that Anakin knew he would be a great leader.
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Dooku walked into the bar. In the corner was the man he wanted to see. Business was dealt with quickly. Durge the Bounty Hunter had been brought.
Dooku took him to Muunilist and placed the expert strategist in charge. That would give the Jedi something to work at.
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They arrived at the planet. Straight off there was heavy fire. Anakin lead the fighters out of the ships. They pulled the fighters away from the landing craft where Obi Wan sat with the ARC. Anakin moved quickly around the ships, manoeuvring his ships into the best places to fire. It was intense. They dashed over and under ships, firing at will on the enemy. The shuttles going down lost the precise areas. Anakin watched from his area as Obi Wan's shuttle landed behind enemy lines. He knew Obi Wan would be alright, but for the moment all he could do was fight the droids up in the atmosphere.
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