Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars, I only own Reyna Cydian. By the way, I want to make a correction from last chapter: it's Degobah, not Deguba. Sorry!
Chapter Two
Two men were slowly making their way across a deserted plain, craggy cliffs rearing up parallel to them. The one looked to be in his late teens, perhaps 19 or 20. The other looked to be about 30. They had a devil-may-care attitude about them, but they also looked very apprehensive, emphasized by the way they each had a hand on their lightsabers. Reyna turned to R2-D2, who was on the rock beside her. "Is it them?" The little droid beeped a conformation, and she nodded. Silently, she dropped off the rock, her cloak flying up behind her. The droid, using his little rockets, landed beside her. She strolled casually towards the pair, looking slightly aloof. The older Jedi was the first to notice her, and had drawn his lightsaber before seeing her gesture of peace. Noticing the lightsaber at her hip, he asked "Who are you? I have never seen you at the academy before..." She nodded. "I've seen you before though. My name's Reyna Cydian. You're...?" she said casually, knowing perfectly well what the answer would be. He was about 5' 10", with light brown hair to about his chin, a beard and mustache. He had dark blue eyes, and seemed very cautious and older than his years. "I am Obi-Wan Kenobi, and this is my Padawan, Anakin Skywalker." Reyna now glanced at Anakin, and was taken aback. He was very handsome, with light brown hair in the traditional Padawan style, a long trailing braid. The most expressive feature on his face was his eyes. They were an intense blue, that burned with a inner fire. He stood taller than his mentor, at about 6'. His clothes were dark and similar to hers, while Obi-Wan had on traditional Jedi robes. Anakin frowned slightly at the stranger. By the look of her, she knew how to use the lightsaber in her belt. She was a few inches shorter than Master Kenobi, around 5' 6". Her dark purple gaze met his evenly, and he was almost startled at the intesity of her stare. Obi-Wan did not seem all that bothered, and merely asked "Where did you get this R2 unit?" She had an answer ready. "He was sold to me a few months back. Said he came from the palace of Naboo." She patted the domed top of Artoo, who gave a beep of agreement. The older Jedi stared at her suspiciously for a moment before nodding. She played with the hilt of her lightsaber for a moment before asking "Are you going to the Academy any time soon? I have some very important information to give to Master Yoda..." Obi-Wan smiled slightly. "We will be, once we finish settling some border disputes here on Ansion. Unless you don't mind what possibly might turn into aggresive negotiations, then you might not want to go with us..."
"I don't mind at all! I can give you some assistance even, if you would like..." The older Jedi extended his hand. "As you wish, young Master Cydian..." She shook her head, smiling as she shook his hand. "It's Reyna, please..."
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That night Reyna joined the two Jedi around thier campfire. Anakin went off to forage, and she found that now would be the perfect time to explain the nature of her mission to Obi-Wan. "Um...Obi-Wan?" He turned to her. She immidiately began to apologize. "I'm sorry, that was too familiar of me! I should show more respect..." she mumbled. He shook his head. "Don't apologize, Reyna, we are equals. Now, what was it you wanted to tell me?"
"I suppose I should start with why I'm actually here..." Her narrative became easier as she continued, gaining her confidence. When she finished, Obi-Wan seemed to stare off into the fire for a few seconds before nodding slowly. "Anakin...is in danger...from himself...I was afraid it would come to that. He has been showing dangerous signs of arrogance...I suppose I should take action then. You will be staying with us, if you don't mind, and you will be his partner and mentor. Show him the way of the Force in a gentle, inconspicuous way. I can see that even though you are young, you are wise beyond your years. Please help him...he's like a son to me..." Reyna nodded, her face set. "Of course. I will do whatever is in my power to help Anakin." She had just finished when they spotted Anakin walking back to camp. Luckily, however, he hadn't heard a word of their conversation. He banked up the fire while Obi-Wan made supper. Reyna was tinkering with her lightsaber. Anakin sat down beside her. "What exactly are you updating?" he asked, watching her work deftly. "I'm just adding some new features and such. Nothing to get excited about..." She lit it, and a bright purple blade appeared. The young Padawan seemed amazed. "Only Master Windu has a purple lightsaber..." he said softly. She sheathed it and said "Well, I suppose there can be more than one..." They ate dinner in almost silence. Anakin took first watch as Reyna and Obi-Wan settled down for the night.
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The next week was a blur to the young female Jedi. After settling the disputes on Ansion, (with "aggressive negotiation", of course) she travelled with the two Jedi to the nearest outpost to obtain transport to Coruscant. On the ride to the matropolis planet, Obi-Wan slept and Anakin was concentrating on moving the hair piece of the passenger in front of them with the Force. When Reyna noticed what he was doing, she rolled her eyes and put down the book she was reading. "That's not what the Force is supposed to be used for, you know..." He snorted angrily and stopped. The hair piece dropped back on top of the man's head, whom had never noticed. He turned to her and gave her a defiant look. "And why aren't I allowed to have some fun?" She sighed and met his look impassively. "I never said you couldn't have fun, I was only implying that the Force is a gift that should not be taken lightly. You were chosen to be one of the few that can sense it and use it. You shouldn't take advantage of your powers." He stuck his tongue out at her. "You're such a stick in the mud. I can see how you became a Jedi so young, you're boring and dull!" She tried to not let her slowly-rising temper show or fester, but her purple eyes flashed slightly. "I became a Jedi so that I could help those who couldn't help themselves and keep the galaxy peaceful. I think that's worth more than having fun whenever you want. Besides, I can have fun, you know." This made the Padawan smirk. "Oh yeah? Well, if you're capable of having fun, show me."
"Oh, I will, you can count on it." He extended his hand, and she took it and shook it firmly. "You're on, Cydian..."
"Whatever you say, Skywalker." Obi-Wan chose that tense moment to awaken. "Huh, what's going on? Are we on Coruscant yet?" The two youth quicky released hands and looked out the window to see the dark planet looming up. "I think so..." Reyna confirmed. They grabbed their belongings and prepared for the landing.
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As soon as they had decended from the transport ship, a messenger had rushed up to them and asked that they see the Jedi Council immediately. The Senator Amidala had requested their presence as well. At the sound of the senator's name, Anakin's eyes lit up. Reyna noticed the expression, but didn't say anything. They entered the Jedi temple and went into the elevator that would take them to the central tower that housed the Council. As they rode upward, the young Padawan fidgeted more than normal. "Relax, my young Padawan." Obi-Wan commented distractedly as he stared out the clear walls of the elevator to the city below. Anakin sighed irritatedly. "I haven't seen her in years...what if she doesn't reconize me! It has been ten years...and I've thought of her every day..." Reyna had listened to his outburst and mentally put that at the top of her list of things to break him of. A Jedi falling in love could be very dangerous, especially if they let their emotions come before their duty. Besides, Amidala was a senator, and she too needed to focus on her duties. The door slid open and they emerged into a lavishly furnished foyer. Suddenly, an odd creature bounded up to the three Jedi, shaking Obi-Wan and Anakin's hands furiously. "Masta Obi-Wan, Ani, how wonderful tis to see yousa again!" he cried, his odd dialect evident. After rescuing his hand, Obi-Wan, laughing, introduced the creature to Reyna. His name was Jar Jar Binks, a Gurgan from Naboo. He was a senator for Naboo along with Amidala. A young woman entered, her hair held up regally by a golden headpiece. Her clothes were the finest Reyna had ever seen, and the young Jedi immediately realized who it was before the woman greeted Obi-Wan with a smile and a hello. She then looked at Anakin before her eyes widened. "Ani? Is that you?" He nodded, looking at his boots. She turned towards Reyna. "I'm not used to seeing women travelling with Jedi...I am Padme Amidala, Senator of Naboo." Reyna gave her a glance-over with her dark purple orbs. "Please pardon my manners...I am Reyna Cydian. I'm a Jedi Knight for the Council." Padme raised an eyebrow. "A Jedi? Pardon me for not noticing earlier..." The female Jedi kept her anger in check and nodded politely. "No need to apologize, Senator. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need an audience with the Council..." she said dryly as she swept out of the room, her cloak billowing behind her.
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Reyna stood outside the High Council's meeting room. Presently, there were only three Jedi in there. The shortest one, which the female Jedi knew was Yoda, looked up and saw the girl standing outside. He turned to his companions and nodded towards the door. The black Jedi walked over and opened the door. "Yes?" Reyna tried to look as professional as possible. "I seek an audience with Master Yoda..." she said, a slight tone of nervousness in her voice. The older Jedi smiled at her. "Of course. Come right in." Reyna was ushered in, and as she stood in front of the great Jedi Master Yoda, she instantly dropped to her knees. "Need to bow to me, you do not. Please stand. Your name and purpose here, I need." She straightened. "Master Yoda, is there any way we can converse alone?" Yoda nodded and sent the third Jedi out. "Master Windu, leave must he as well?" the old Jedi asked. Reyna looked up at the taller man and shook her head. "He may stay, but my information cannot leave this room. It is of the utmost importance that it stays secret." The two older Jedi nodded before she started her narrative. As she finished, Mace Windu began to pace in the small room. "I see..." was all he said. Yoda, on the other hand, seemed grave. "A dangerous thing, you have stopped. However, change greatly, Anakin's fate now can." Reyna looked up. "How so, Master?"
"Changing the future, you are. Very dangerous to play with, time is. Wait and see whan happens now, we shall." The Jedi Master closed his eyes,as if meditating. "Change the Prophecy, this may..." he said quietly. He then opened his eyes and nodded to Reyna. "Go with Anakin to Naboo, you will. Protect Senator Amidala you must. Watch out for Anakin, young Master Cydian...counting on you, the galaxy is..." Realizing that this was her cue to leave, she gave a quick bow to the two Jedi before returning to Obi-Wan and Anakin. Yoda shook his head after the female Jedi and Mace Windu had left. "Change the Prophecy and the fate of the galaxy, one woman can..." he muttered quietly as he settled down into his chair to meditate about these disturbing new events.