The Force came to him readily -- painting a picture of the immediate danger and his only way of escape. Concentrating on its power, the future tragic events slowed down infinitely until Obi-Wan could see exactly how the bomb would explode and the direction the projectiles would take. He had actually only a few seconds to react as the Force reverted back to actual time.
Grasping his lightsaber in one hand, he backed Padmé quickly toward the window, reaching down and hoisting up the metal cot they had previously been sitting on, gratfeul that the mattress was embedded into the frame.
With a quick back-sweep of his active lightsaber, he burst through the window and pulled Padmé in front of his body so that she was sandwiched between himself and the cot. Just as he was about to hurl them back through the open window, the bomb exploded – the force of it knocking them out of the building, as well as collapsing the cell wall and drowning out Padmé's scream.
Reaching once more into the Force, he switched positions during their fall so that the cot now was beneath them while holding onto it, as well as Padmé holding onto him. The ground approached quickly, but they landed with a barely a thud as Obi-Wan had drawn the Force around them to break their fall. Quickly shoving himself and Padmé off of the cot, he held it above their heads as a shower of rocks and dust, as well as metallic debris rained down upon them.
Once everything had quieted down, the security alarms began blaring and Obi-Wan reached down to help Padmé up.
"Are you all right?"
"Yes. I think so." She coughed as the dust from the explosion settled around them.
"Come with me. You're not safe here."
Obi-Wan took her hand and led her away from the judicial building,
As they hurried along the streets, Obi-Wan reached for his comlink, contacting Master Yoda at the Jedi Temple.
"Master Yoda. There's been an attempt on Senator Amidala's life. I am bringing her to the temple."
There was a long pause of silence on the other end.
"Master Yoda."
"Do what you think is right, you must, Obi-Wan."
Obi-Wan's eyebrows furrowed. It wasn't exactly the statement that he was hoping forfrom the Jedi Master.
They reached the Jedi Temple and immediately searched out Yoda and Mace Windu who were currently in one of the conference rooms speaking with a holographic form of Chancellor Palpatine. He kept himself and Padmé out of sight.
"Judicial security has informed me that Jedi Kenobi was seen leaving the area with the senator."
"Already contacted us, he has." Master Yoda replied.
"I hate to be the one to inform you of this, Master Jedi. But the security monitors reveal that it was Kenobi who broke the senator out of the cell by planting an explosive device."
Mace Windu turned to look suspiciously at Yoda and then back to glare at Palpatine. "Are you certain?"
"I'm afraid so." The chancellor paused and turned to his advisor, Mas Amedda, conveying and receiving a message in return that was not picked up by the Jedi.
"I have just been informed that security forces will be arriving at the Jedi Temple to take Senator Amidala and Jedi Knight Kenobi into custody. I am asking for your cooperation Master Yoda."
Yoda's face pinched in frustrationbefore he spoke. "Listen to the Force, do I. Mistaken Chancellor you are. Kenobi, guilty is not."
"Nevertheless," the chancellor continued, obviously losing his patience. "A warrant has been issued for his arrest. And if you do not choose to cooperate, you will be in violation of galactic law of harboring a criminal."
Mace watched Yoda's claw twitch as it held tightly onto the handle of his walking stick. It was the only time he could remember the small Master reveal any sort of anger. But soon the grip eased and he addressed the chancellor. "Hand over Kenobi and the senator, we will."
"Thank you Master Yoda."
When the holographic message ended, Mace turned to look incredulously at Master Yoda. "Are we actually going to allow a Jedi Knight to be arrested by the judicial department? This is incredible!"
"When the security forces arrive, Kenobi and the senator, be here, they will not."
Yoda hopped down from his low stool and hobbled across the tiled floor. "Knight Kenobi?"
Obi-Wan turned the corner and Padmé followed closely behind. "Where can we go? We can't stay here Master Yoda. I won't put the Temple in danger."
"To Dagobah you must go. Hide there until you hear from me you will. Now go."
Galactic HoloNet News Vol. 531 54/22.10.7
Galactic City, Coruscant
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi of the Coruscant Temple and Senator Padmé Amidala of Naboo, who was scheduled to begin trial for homocide the following day. According to the Judicial Department on Coruscant, Knight Kenobi activated an explosive device inside the cell of Senator Amidala, allowing for her escape. They were reported to have left together, fleeing to the Jedi Temple.
Officials now say that a search of the Temple has not provided any leads to their whereabouts.
If any being has had contact with either Jedi Kenobi or Senator Amidala, they are urged to contact either the Senate Bureau of Investigations or the Coruscant Judicial Department. A substantial credit reward is being offered for information leading to their discovery and arrest.
Officials recommend that if any one does come in contact with Jedi Kenobi, that they do not attempt to apprehend him on their own. He is to be considered armed and extremely dangerous.
d.h. marshall/GHN Reporter