The fifth chapter is here and things are looking good huh? I'm glad at how far this story has come and how everyone is loving it so far. I want thank again my friends Wolf2 and Greymon Leader for their help on the story. I appreciate it guys and thanks to those who left reviews on the chapters.

We are also now getting into the episode where Obi Wan fakes his death. I won't show the whole thing that happened in the episode, but some of it will be seen in the chapter. I don't own anything of the DC or Star Wars universe just my OCs. Enjoy the third chapter everyone and I hope you like it. Also: Bold- means thoughts & Italic- will mean what an alien is saying in their native language.

Chapter V

Coruscant

At the Jedi temple Obi Wan Kenobi is going over the information they gained from file off Falcone's organization. So far they found plenty of evidence that has him connected with the Separatist, including his connection to the Trade Federation where they conducted some illegal activities.

The bad news is the leaders of the Trade Federation left Coruscant before the authorities could bring them in. The good news is any ties with allies within the Republic has been severed, including business deals.

The only thing they couldn't get off the information is a file that is encrypted. They do have the technology to break any encryption, but the bad thing is the security on it is too hard to crack. If they try to break the encryption their way it might cause all the information to be erased. So they'll have to resort to making a deal with someone they know who can help break the encryption.

"Obi Wan, you in here?" Obi Wan turns around and sees Anakin walk into the room. "There you are. What are you doing?"

"Going over some information about what we found on Falcone's organization and who else is involved besides who we found," Obi Wan shows the encrypted file. "We came across a problem though and we have been unable to crack this file."

Anakin takes a look at the file and tries cracking it himself, but couldn't. "Is there a way to crack it without damaging any files?"

"We'll call the Wayne Enterprises to see if they'll assist us," Obi Wan answered before turning off the computer. "They have been working on a new way of hacking into the most secured encrypted files. They were planning to give us a prototype to hack into the Separatist's systems, but they still need to test it out."

"And you think we should test it out on this?" Anakin asked who is still distrustful towards the Wayne family.

"Their tech always comes through whenever we need it," Obi Wan replied as he takes the file out of the computer and puts it away. "After all they're the ones that donated that robotic hand of yours."

Anakin stood a little surprise and takes a look at his robotic hand assuming that it was provided by the Order. Now knowing it was made by the Wayne Family, well he wasn't sure what to say.

"I know you don't like them much because of what Abigail Wayne said, but you can't fault them for their decision," said Obi Wan as the two begin leaving the room. "Yes some of the senators are upset with their decision, but it is their choice on whether they want to be involved or not."

"I'm only upset because of what she said about the Chancellor and how she doesn't want to help," Anakin explained. "I guess I let my temper get the better of me since Padme is upset with me."

"Well she has been friends with the Wayne family for years," said Obi Wan as the two walk towards a window that overlooked the city. "In fact Master Qui Gon and I met the parents years ago before they were murdered."

Anakin heard about how the parents were murdered and could understand why their children wouldn't want to make weapons. Something he forgot when he let his anger get the better of him when he was arguing with Abigail.

"Obi Wan, do you think they're right?" he asked as he leans against the wall. "Do you think if they did help make weapons it might fall into the wrong hands?"

Obi Wan does the same thing as Anakin does, leaning against the wall before replying. "Every time we believe we are a step ahead of our enemies they find ways to get ahead of us no matter what we do."

Anakin knew Obi Wan was right and feels regret for arguing about it with his wife. "I guess I should go talk to Padme and apologize. Maybe even talk to Ms. Wayne to see if she'll help us out."

"That would be wise," Obi Wan replied before receiving a message from Commander Cody. "I'm here, Cody. What is it?"

"General Kenobi, we received a tip that the Batman will show up again tonight on the other side of the city," Commander Cody explained.

"All right, I'll be there in five minutes," he turns to Anakin who stares at him surprised. "Tarkin asked the Council for some assistance in capturing the Batman. I volunteered, but only to make sure he doesn't kill him and no one gets hurt."

"But you still believe the Batman is good?" Anakin asked as Obi Wan forms a small smile and pats him on the back.

"I believe if we give him a chance then he might become a good ally," he replied. "Just give him a chance."

Anakin lets out a small sigh. "No promises."

Padme's apartment

Padme is in her room getting ready for her friends to arrive for dinner. It has been so long since she last saw her friends and they spend time together. Thanks to their jobs and the war it has kept them from seeing each other. Another reason she hasn't seen them is because of what happened years ago.

She snapped out of her thoughts as she focuses on finishing getting dress herself. She hopes dinner will go well after everything her friends went through today. After arriving at her place she got word that Abigail spoke against the chancellor in his office and was been receiving the cold shoulders from many senators. Daniel when he arrived also received the same treatment, but she figures he would ignore them like his sister would.

It actually brought back a lot of good memories when they were little and how they were taught to not listen to people who treat them badly. She also recalls their time playing games, having fun, and being there for one another. After what happened to their parents things changed and Daniel spend most of his time helping his sister being brave for her. She tried helping them as best she could, even after becoming queen but things didn't change much.

"My lady," Padme turns around and sees Teckla one of her handmaiden walk into the bedroom. "Is everything okay?"

Padme nods trying to reassure her all is okay. "I'm fine, just reminiscing. Is everything ready?"

Teckla nods in response and then approaches the senator. "My lady, it has been how long since you two last saw each other?"

Padme lets out a small sigh knowing what Teckla is referring to. "Five years. I just hope when we meet he is okay with everything that happened."

"I would imagine so. After all you both ended things on good terms, right?" Teckla asked, while placing a hand on Padme's shoulder.

"Yes," Padme answered, but still had a sad expression.

She never told Anakin this, but a year before the Clone Wars began and before getting married she actually dated Daniel. It was after her time with Clovis that she fell in love with Daniel and the two dated for two years.

She actually thought they would end up getting married, but when her life was getting threatened by the Trade Federation she broke up with him ending it on good terms. Still, a part of her wishes it didn't end the way it did, but she knew for his safety she had to do it.

She never told Anakin before because she was concerned how he would react. She recalls when she told him she used to date Clovis and how mad he got. So telling him she used to date Daniel to the point they could have gotten married might not be a wise idea. She lets out a small sigh unsure why with Anakin she can't tell him everything, but with Daniel is was so different.

C-3PO walks into the bedroom with some news. "My lady, your guests have arrived."

Padme snapped out of her thoughts and gives him a small nod. "Thank you, 3PO. Please let them in," as C-3PO leaves Padme turns towards Teckla. "Do you mind keeping an eye on them until I finish getting ready?"

Teckla shook her head in response. "Not all my lady. I'll make sure they are comfortable."

She leaves the room and finds their guests waiting in the living room both wearing fancy clothing. Abigail is wearing a long white sparkle dress, while Daniel who she hardly recognized is wearing a business suit.

She approaches them and greets them. "Hello there Mr. and Ms. Wayne. I am Teckla, I am one of Senator Amidala's handmaids and I'm here to help you with anything if you need it."

Abigail recognized Teckla and is happy to see her again. "Hello Teckla, it's good to see you again."

Teckla is happy to hear that they recognize her as she greets her back. "It's good to see you both again as well," she then turns towards Daniel. "It's good to see you too Mr. Wayne."

"You can call me Daniel, Teckla," he replied politely. "No need for the formality."

"I apologize," said Teckla. "It's just I haven't seen you two in years and wasn't sure if you were okay with me using your first names or not."

"With us it's always okay," Abigail sees Padme coming into the room and walks over towards her. "Hey there Padme, looking good."

"Thanks," Padme replied as she takes a look at her friend's dress. "You're looking good too and I like how the dress looks," she turns towards Daniel who she is surprise to see looks the same as when she last saw him. "Oh hey, Daniel. Um good to see you again."

Daniel could feel the awkwardness and tries his best to return the greeting. "Good to see you too. You um look good."

Padme nods as she tries her best to smile. "Thanks, you too."

Abigail could sense how awkward things has gotten so she decides to step in. "Un Teckla, something smells real good. What are you cooking?"

Teckla could see what Abigail is doing and goes along with it. "Oh well Senator Amidala asked for us to make you all something familiar so we made you both what we hope are still your favorite meals?"

"Oh yes that sounds good let's go check on it while these two talk," said Abigail as she leaves the room with Teckla.

Padme and Daniel tried looking around with how awkward things have gotten. This was the last thing the two wanted, but they both knew they would have to get passed this soon.

"So, I heard you've been doing well since stepping down as queen," Daniel began. "I'm happy for you."

Padme tries her best to give a small that didn't feel awkward. "Thank you and I heard your company has been doing well too. I'm happy for you both."

"Thank you," he replied as he continues on with the conversation. "So, I see things have been going well for you since we last saw each other. You're a hero to the people, something you seem proud of."

"I do what I can to help people and even speak for them when necessary," Padme replied as she approaches Daniel. "You and your sister though do more by helping provide them what they need to survive. From food, medicine, and providing them homes for them to live in during this war."

"We only did what our parents would have wanted us to do," said Daniel as he walks towards the living room. "They would have wanted us to help the people, keep them safe, and do what is right which is not making weapons of mass destruction."

Padme follows him and figured he would bring this up. "I'm glad you and your sister haven't agreed to do it. I don't think the people would look up to you all the same way again if that happened."

Daniel knew she was right. The politics may not like them, but the people do because they are loyal to them and they won't make weapons that could end up hurting the innocent. If they ever went down that path they would be hated by the people. Just like how many don't like the Republic or the Jedi Order for how they have been handling this war.

"I wish this war never happened," said Padme with a sad expression across her face. "If we had captured Count Dooku and the Separatist leaders early on then so many lives wouldn't be lost. If that had happened then perhaps things could have turned out differently."

Daniel turns to Padme curious about what she meant by that. "Do you regret how we ended things?"

Padme lets out a small sigh and nods in response. "We were together longer than I was with Clovis, except back then I wasn't…"

Daniel knew what she was going to say. "Same here, but back then this war before the war broke out. So we both had hoped things had gone differently and if it did do you think it would have worked?"

Padme was about to respond, but stops herself when she realized what she was about to say. She is married, she shouldn't be thinking about those thoughts. She still cares for Daniel and does miss seeing him, but it doesn't change anything. She loves Anakin and shouldn't think about these thoughts, especially when she is around him.

Luckily for Padme, C-3PO came in to interrupt them. "Excuse, my lady. You have another guest."

"Oh good let him in," she ordered hoping it was perhaps Bail Organa, but when she saw who it is she starts to regret her decision. "Anakin, what are you doing here?"

It was Anakin who had come by to speak with Padme. When he arrives though he sees her talking to a guy he doesn't recognize and how close he was to his wife.

"I came by to see you. Who is this?"

"Oh this is Daniel Wayne," she said introducing her friend, while introducing Anakin. "Daniel, this is Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight."

Daniel recognized the name and approaches Skywalker. "I heard much about you. I was told you are one of the best pilots in the galaxy, correct?"

Anakin nods in response, as his feelings about Daniel hadn't change. I heard a lot about you too and what your reputation is."

Daniel had extended his hand to Skywalker, but pulled it back when he could tell he wasn't in a good mood. "Well, I don't know if you take that as a good or bad thing. Then again from the other stuff I heard about you I'd say my reputation isn't like yours."

Anakin wasn't sure if he should take it as a good or bad compliment. He didn't have time to reply as Daniel began receiving a message.

"Excuse me will you?" he takes out his com-link and goes to another room to take the call, leaving Anakin alone with Padme.

"So, I take it you didn't tell me you were having dinner with him because?"

Padme knew this was coming and tries explaining what is going on. "Abigail brought her brother along to join us for dinner. She went to the next room with Teckla to check on the food, while I spoke to Daniel."

Anakin could hear some noises coming from the kitchen and Padme was telling the truth. "So, how long did you know them?"

"Since we were little. Our families were good friends before their parents got murdered," said Padme making sure Abigail and Daniel didn't overhear her. "Since then we haven't seen each other much until about five years ago when Daniel came back."

"Why did he leave?" he asked wondering how close his wife and her friend are.

"I don't know," she replied unsure herself. "I'm glad he came back though. We all missed him and we're glad he came back okay."

"So nothing between you two ever happened?" he asked noticing Padme's reaction when he said that. "Was there something between you two?"

Padme figured this was going to happen and didn't want to bring it up. "Anakin, please not now."

"Just tell me what went on between you two," he asked again wanting to know.

Luckily for Padme, Abigail came back into the room and noticed Skywalker. "Oh hello, Master Skywalker. I was not expecting to see you here."

"I just came to see Senator Amidala," Anakin replied not happy to see Abigail.

"But he was just leaving," said Padme wanting Anakin to leave before something happens.

"I will after I have a word with Mr. Wayne," said Anakin noticing Padme's expression changed to a hint of anger.

"You'll have to talk to him later," said Daniel as he walks back into the room. "Abby, I have to go. Mr. Fox called and told me I'm needed at the office."

Abigail knew what this meant and nods. "All right, but once you finish get back here soon."

"I will," he then turns towards Padme. "I'm sorry about this."

"It's okay, just be careful, okay?" Padme replied understanding why he is leaving and is relieved too.

Daniel nods before turning towards Anakin. "Goodbye then Master Skywalker."

"Goodbye to you too, Mr. Wayne," Anakin replied.

Daniel walks out of the apartment and heads towards the speeder where Alfred is waiting. "Got the message?"

Alfred nods as he hands Daniel a holopad. "Looks like someone is looking for you," on the holopad it shows five people tied up and blindfolded with a masked figure calling out Batman. "It was passed on to the criminal underworld who are all warned to back away. Whoever send it must have guessed you would keep an eye on whatever kind of information they all receive."

"A lucky guess," Daniel replied knowing it was true that he has hacked into the criminal underworld on Coruscant and knew if any information came by he would know about it. "Is the suit ready?"

"Ready and send to the apartment by Mr. Fox. Good thing you send him here to Coruscant to manage the second company," said Alfred as he begins driving off to the apartment.

"He wanted to manage the second building here feeling its more challenging," said Daniel as he begins removing the suit. "This shouldn't take long though and should be back to keep my promise to Abigail."

"I hope so sir," said Alfred knowing it isn't wise to tick off Abigail and also hopes this won't be a problem. "You do know it's a trap though, right?"

Daniel nods knowing it is a trap. "It doesn't mean I won't still try helping those people. I just need to play it smart and find a way to get to them without getting caught in the trap.

"Well let's hope this mysterious figure isn't bright then," said Alfred.

Meanwhile

Cad Bane watches the man leave the apartment before focusing his binoculars on the Jedi. Seeing him again made him angry since he recalls all the time that Skywalker, his former pet, and Kenobi embarrassed him. Now he has a chance to get some payback. Once he deals with Skywalker then he'll go for Kenobi and the girl when he finds her.

A growl is heard behind him as his 'partner' if he can even call him that is nearby growing impatient. "When are we going to make our move? I'm starving."

"Relax," said Bane as he turns towards his partner. "We'll make our move soon. I'll go in first, then once you've taken out the guards so no one bothers us for a while."

"Good," said the partner as he tosses away a dead body of a Rodian. "I can't wait to eat the Jedi and his lady friends."

"According to who hired us she ordered us not to harm them," said Bane as he takes a look through his binoculars again. "However, if they were to get harm during the fighting she can't fault us for that, especially how another employer an hour ago hired me to take care of the Wayne brat."

The partner began to cackle. "Sounds good to me."

Chapter over and thanks to everyone for the support on this story. I appreciate it guys and glad this is going well. Okay also to the guy who has been sending me messages about the Batman Arkham story sequel…I will get to it when I can! I am sorry, but seriously stop sending me so many messages about it.

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