Disclaimer: Characters are not the property of the author but of George Lucas.
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Chapter 7: Less Talk More Action
The scene normally would not have occurred with out some sort of fanfare. But former Senator Bail Organa walked into the docking bay to greet the lone occupant of a single Sorosubb Z-95 Headhunter.
"What news do you bring Master Obi-wan?" Bail called out to the figure emerging from the star fighter.
"I'm not entirely sure," Obi-wan replied, "Our enclave on Jedi was discovered on Dantooine."
"I heard," Bail said, "I received a message from Jordo."
"How is your daughter?" Obi-wan asked.
"She's fine," Bail replied, "We've named her Leia after my great-grandmother."
"A very pretty name," Obi-wan commented.
His tone then became serious, "However, I had an encounter with Anakin and Padme on Dantooine."
"Well it couldn't have gone too badly," Bail said, "I mean you're alive and you look fine."
"I am fine," Obi-wan said, "But the situation has gotten worse, Padme has become a Sith."
"A Sith?" Bail asked in surprise.
Obi-wan nodded gravely, "Yes, she is undisciplined and obviously has a great deal to learn about lightsaber combat, but she is a Sith. She has even been given a Sith title, Darth Traya."
"What happened?" Bail asked.
Obi-wan told the story of their brief encounter on Dantooine, as Bail listened thoughtfully.
"I may not know much about the ways of the Sith," Bail said, "But I would guess that the loss of a limb would only further their hatred towards you."
"Most definitely," Obi-wan agreed, "It seems that every encounter I have with them only seems to further their hatred and drive them further and further down the path to the dark side."
Finally Bail came to a realization, "Obi-wan, you are in denial my friend. They are already on the dark side. They're just being pushed further and further into it."
"Normally I would agree," Obi-wan said, "But in my conversations, or heated exchanges of words if you will; I get the impression that they are trying to justify that what they are doing is right; that they are not fully on the dark side."
"Perhaps you are correct," Bail replied, "As I said I do not know much about the ways of the Sith, or the Jedi for that matter. Perhaps you should speak about this with Master Yoda."
Obi-wan nodded, "I agree; I shall seek his wisdom on this matter before I take my next course of action."
"Before you leave, please join me for dinner," Bail offered extending a hand.
"I would be glad to," Obi-wan replied taking the lead.
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The medical droid had just finished attaching Padme's mechanical hand. As it was trying to check that all the nerve connections were properly attached she angrily grabbed the droid with her new hand and shoved it away.
"It's working fine," the droid said, not wanting to risk further damage.
As the droid scurried off to maintenance for minor repairs Anakin entered the infirmary.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
"I'm fine," a downtrodden Padme replied.
"I spoke with Palpatine," Anakin said. "He was disappointed with out failure; however we have another mission that is more suited to your skills."
"Oh? What is it?" Padme asked.
"We're to go to the Kuat system to negotiate a deal with them about their shipyards," Anakin said.
"So Palpatine feels I'm better suited as a diplomat?" Padme asked indignantly.
"It is where you have the most training," Anakin replied, "Besides you will be successful and it will build up your confidence again."
"You always know the right things to say," Padme said.
"Well how else did I get you to marry me?" Anakin asked smugly.
"Your rugged good looks?" Padme suggested.
"Well I guess there is that too," Anakin admitted in his cocky tone.
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Obi-wan arrived at a small dusty hovel out in the sand dunes of Tatooine.
"Obi-wan, unexpected this visit is," said Master Yoda stepping out of the hovel.
"I know," Obi-wan explained, "And I wasn't intending to come visit you but I feel that the current situation warrants my visit."
"Sensed it, I have," Yoda said.
"So you know what has happened?" Obi-wan asked.
"Not entirely," Yoda replied. "Much appreciated, your explanation will be."
Obi-wan once again explained the story of what occurred on Dantooine. Once he had finished Yoda nodded and led Obi-wan into his small little hovel. Obi-wan had to crouch to get inside the hovel. He then sat cross-legged on the floor while Yoda sat on his own little chair.
"When all is said and done Obi-wan, not your fault is any of this." Yoda said.
"Then why do I feel guilty?" Obi-wan asked.
"Because you still see Vader and Traya as you friends and allies," Yoda replied, "But they are no longer the people you remember. They have been corrupted by Palpatine."
"So what am I supposed to do?" Obi-wan asked, "I have to try to help them."
"Then your downfall, that will be." Yoda answered, "You cannot save them anymore. The only people who can save them are themselves."
"Very well Master Yoda," Obi-wan said, "I'll trust in your wisdom on this matter. So what should I do instead?"
"The remaining Jedi will need a leader," Yoda replied, "I must remain here to protect young Luke. So you must lead the Jedi, Obi-wan and work to form the Rebel Alliance."
"Speaking of young Luke how is he doing?" Obi-wan inquired.
"He is doing quite fine," Yoda replied.
Obi-wan got onto his knees and gave slight bow to Yoda, "I am glad you were able to provide me with insight and wisdom Master Yoda. You have my undying gratitude. I will see go visit Owen and Beru Lars before I leave."
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A very contradictory title chapter if I don't say. However the next chapter should probably be the exact opposite with a lot of action and not a lot of "talk". Any reviews are much appreciated, they let me know that I'm doing this for more than just passing time. If anyone is confused about something I'll do my best to answer it. I'm huge EU Star Wars fan so I tend to use a lot of the terminology and knowledge from that, which usually confuses fan of only the movies.