Chapter 6
As Obi Wan's squad moved through to the third floor, resistance, as expected, increased. They found that they were more than a match for it though. Finally, upon finding the Viceroy, the Jedi moved to shut him in the Queen's office. As they approached, Obi Wan saw that the Viceroy was holding a prisoner, the handmaiden-No, the Queen- that the Zabrak had taken. As Obi Wan's squad moved in tighter, the room suddenly filled with Destroyer Droids. Ignoring the droids, Obi Wan took 3 fast steps towards the Viceroy and his helpless captive. From this vantage point Obi Wan could see that she was being held by binders at her wrists behind her back. His steps had brought Obi Wan within kill range of the Viceroy.
The Defense Force was a little edgy now, not knowing for sure what Obi Wan was doing.
"Release her." The young Jedi said.
"What? What are you doing? Those are droidekas. They are more than a match for you and your squad foolish Jedi." The Viceroy, obviously stressed, kept looking past Obi Wan to the droids.
"Viceroy, if they are going to shoot me, then they had better start, I'm about to take away your rights over this system."
Obi Wan could see the fear in the Viceroy's eyes. The problem was simple, and almost hysterically funny if you weren't the Viceroy. As close as Obi Wan was, none of the droids could open fire without hitting the Viceroy or his captive, who was needed alive. Opening fire on the Defense Squad would only put Obi Wan in the position to complete his mission.
Obi Wan spoke before the Viceroy could. "Defense Squad, single file, past the Viceroy and into the Queen's chamber."
Nervously, they did as they were ordered and made it safely by the Viceroy who was still, foolishly standing in the doorway.
Obi Wan slowly lifted his lightsaber, and aimed the deactivated hilt at Gunray. "Backwards, please. And slowly."
They entered the chamber and Obi Wan, with a gesture through the Force, shut the door and sealed it.
Obi Wan turned towards the commander of the Defense Force. After a quick check of the surrounding area through the Force he said, "Take over Captain. I'm needed elsewhere."
"Yes, sir, Jedi Kenobi." He stepped towards the Viceroy and took his gun. "Now, Viceroy, let's discuss a new treaty..."
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Obi Wan's exit was through the nearest window, bringing him down in the still deserted courtyard. As he landed, he took a guaging of the battle through the Force. There was something wrong, very wrong. He could sense a darkness moving from the hangar. Almost beckoning for him to follow him to the Gungan/Droid battle out on the fields.
Within moments he had confiscated a speeder-bike and was launching himself away towards the main battle.