Okay, here is chapter 21 and again thanks so much for the reviews. I appreciate it and also glad the story is getting support for this story. I'm also glad how the story goes in the Star Wars universe. Also glad also no one has spoiled the story for people who never played the games.

Now then, last time we saw the Jedi find the Chancellor's lightsabers, Batman speaking with Alfred, and the Joker meeting Harleen. How are things going to go now? Will things get better? Or will gets get chaotic?

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Chapter XXI

Coruscant

Anakin and Obi Wan returned to the Jedi temple after they discovered some revealing information about the former Chancellor. Master Windu remained in the senate as he had the Clones begin looking over the office. Hoping to find any evidence to help them find the truth. Once the two Jedi arrived to meet with the Council, more evidence was found.

They received information about the Chancellor from an anonymous source. The information revealed he was the Sith Lord they have been looking and how he has been giving Count Dooku information thanks to a private link for him to contact him without anyone finding out.

More information are being looked through, but one thing is for sure. The Sith Lord they have been looking for has been found and was under their nose.

This made them recall what Count Dooku told Obi Wan on Geonosis. How he told them the Republic was under the control of the Sith Lord and they were unaware of it because of the Dark Side clouding their judgement.

They didn't believe him, but as the war progressed they began suspecting perhaps there might be some truth to it. Now with this evidence that they found, they realized that Dooku was telling them the truth. They revealed this information to only a few senators who they could trust with. They haven't revealed it to the rest of the senate or the people since they are concerned how this will turn out.

"How likely will this affect the Republic?" Master Shaak Ti asked while in holographic form.

"Very," Master Ki-Adi-Mundi replied. "If the people knew the Chancellor was in league with Count Dooku and was behind the war it will cause unrest in the Republic."

"Not only that it will cause many senators to consider leaving the Republic," said Master Luminara who like the Council is concerned about this. "Even if a new Chancellor is elected, there will be many distrust and we will lose support of the people."

"Most likely Count Dooku will try using this to show how corrupted the Republic is," said Master Windu knowing how bad this is. "It seems the best thing to do right now is keep this a secret, at least until we figure out what to do."

"And the Clones?" Master Kenobi asked recalling how the Clones helped find some of this evidence. "Some are aware of this information and so is Admiral Tarkin."

"Hmm, speak with him we will and hope a secret he will keep this," said Master Yoda as he turns towards Anakin who has been silence during the meeting. "Something on your mind is there, Young Skywalker?"

Anakin snapped out of his thoughts as he is fueled with different emotions right now. All confusing for him since he isn't sure how to feel. He was mad for what happened to someone who was a friend, but at the same time upset that this friend was the Sith Lord who was behind the war. Behind the losses of so many innocent people, but was someone who was there for him when he wanted to talk.

"I'm fine, master. I just think we shouldn't forget to focus our attention on the Joker," said Anakin trying to deflect what he is feeling on something else. "If he has more assassins working for him we need to figure out who they are and if they will attack us again."

The Council knew this is true. After the attack at the senate, they found the military base nearby was also attacked. Many Clones were wounded and killed by these assassins. Not to mention the attack on the Temple raised more concerns about their security.

If the Joker has information about the remaining assassins, then they must figure out what to do. "Skywalker, you will go with Master Kenobi to interrogate the Joker. Find out what you need so we can find his accomplices."

Anakin and Obi Wan both bow in response as they begin to leave the room. Once they left Obi Wan decided to speak with his friend, knowing what is bothering him.

"I know you're not happy with what you found out, but you have to let it go."

Anakin knew Obi Wan would bring this up and decided to speak with him about it. "I can't. I mean, I want to, but it's hard to accept what we found out."

Obi Wan knew what Anakin is going through and tries to help him out, especially how close he was to the Chancellor. "You thought he was a good man and a good leader. Now that you know the truth you don't know what to think. However, you need to try getting passed this. We need you right now and we can't do it if your mind is somewhere else."

Anakin sighed unsure how to get passed this. "I don't know how I can. I mean, he was my friend and I defended him when people say he wasn't a good man. Now, with everything we found out I wondered if all he said to me was even true. Was he just saying it to manipulate me? And if so, why?"

He stops near a window and looks out at it with so much on his mind. "I have so many questions and now that he is gone I don't know what to do."

Obi Wan felt bad and wasn't sure what he could say to help his friend. He has been through a lot, especially after what happened with Ahsoka and with what Barriss did. It has been a struggle and he wishes he could do more to help him get passed this. Just saying it doesn't seem to be enough.

He tries to say what he feels his former master would say. "I know things have not been easy with everything that has happened. I know you want answers and I can't give them to you. However, I am here to help you get through this and we can talk."

Anakin turns to his former mentor and sighed. "I know and I appreciate it…but I still wish I could learn more about this."

Obi Wan nods in agreement. "So would I, but perhaps the Joker might have the answers we seek."

Anakin knew Obi Wan is right. If the Joker knows something they have to find out what it is. "All right, let's go."

Just as they were about to leave, Obi Wan's com-link begins to go off. He turns it on and hears its Cody. "What is it, Cody?"

"Sir, we got a situation in the city. One of the assassins has been spotted attacking the civilians," said Commander Cody as explosion sounds can be heard in the background. "It's the same one that attacked the Jedi Temple."

Obi Wan knew who it is from what the Jedi reported and knew this is a problem. "I'll be there soon," he replied as he turns to Anakin. "Head to the prison and keep an eye on things. I'll be there as soon as possible."

"You think this a distraction to free the Joker?" Anakin asked since he knows Bane is still out there.

"Let's hope not," said Obi Wan as he began taking off.

Anakin did the same as he begins contacting Rex. "Rex, get some of the men to the prison and wait for me. Also send some of the men to keep an eye on Senator Amidala," he ordered wanting also Padme to be kept safe.

"Yes sir, we'll get on it right away," said Captain Rex.

Meanwhile

Batman arrived back to Coruscant as he begins tracking down Bane. So far the tracker is still working and is leading him to the lower levels of the city. Level 1313, which is home to many criminals. He found a safe place to land and began heading off to find where Bane is at. The closer he gets to the location, the more he notices less people around.

He figures Bane must be close by. He's heard stories about him and how dangerous he is. During their fight he had a feeling Bane was not giving it his all. He was holding back something, but what?

He finds his hideout where there are armed guards around. Not wanting them to alert their boss, he shoots them all with Bat-Darts to help knock them out. He sneaks his way into the building and continues following the tracker. After going through a vent, he finds it leads him into a tunnel.

An underground tunnel that appears to be beneath this level. He would need to do some exploring, once he finds Bane. He finds more of Bane's men, but took them out quickly. Not wanting to waste any energy or weapons on them before he uses it on Bane.

Of course, something was bothering him. These appeared to be a lack of security around here. Not that these men weren't security, but it felt like this was too easy. That getting passed all these men who work for someone like Bane is too easy.

This could be a trap, he thought. He got on his guard as he notices the tracker is close by. "Bane is close by," he said to himself as he enters in a large room.

He notices there are a lot of computers turned on and some on showing on the screen the brain of different subjects. He places a device on them and begins contacting Alfred. "Alfred, gather the information from these computer and find out what Bane is doing."

"Of course, sir. Did you find Bane?" Alfred asked as he begins hacking into the computer system.

"Not yet, but he's close," said Batman as he takes a look at some of the paperwork he found. "It looks like its information on the Venom serum he uses and the side effects they have. This one causes damages to the brain's memory centers."

"Yes, I'm finding many of the subjects who use it suffer major memory loss and even permanent brain damage," said Alfred as he looks over the files they are receiving. "It seems his research is to help him overcome his addiction and dependency on the Venom serum. He can't survive without it."

Batman leaves the room, but is getting more information on the Venom. "Project TN-1. Looks like Bane is experimenting a new form of Venom. Whatever it is, it must cause physical changes to whoever uses it. To the point that they must be strapped down with these kinds of restraints."

Batman continued looking around noticing a lot of weights and a large punching bag. "Looks like this is where Bane works out."

Alfred who can see what Batman is seeing noticed the weights. "There is no way a normal human would be able to lift those sort of weights."

"Bane isn't normal and he must be using these to test out his Venom serum," Batman notices some damaged Separatist Commando Droids. "Even using droids to test his strength."

"Sir, I insist you wait for backup. I'll contact Ms. Tano and Katana to assist you," said Alfred concerned for Daniel's safety.

"There's no time. I'm getting close," said Batman as he makes his way into the next room, carefully and finds something surprising.

He finds on a board pictures of him, in his suit. Bane has been tracking him down and from the looks of things for a while. He finds the tracker on a table near a pile of computers. Bane must have known about the tracker and removed it.

But if that is true, then where is he? Why isn't he here to trap him? Batman knew something is indeed not right. Bane is up to something, but what?

He lifts the tracker, which causes the computers to turn on and shows him on TV, but without his suit. Showing him and his sister together. It also shows information of Daniel, Batman, and how there are similarities between the two. Bane knows who he is and this was indeed a trap.

He destroys the computer and sets up bombs around the room. He begins leaving the room as he activates the bombs destroying everything inside.

"Alfred. Bane knows who I am. You're not safe at the Manor. Contact Abigail and let her know what is going on."

"Got it. I'll contact the Jedi to have them go protect Ms. Abigail," said Alfred as he begins sending a message to Ahsoka and Katana.

"Good and Alfred, stay in the Batcave. You'll be safe there," said Batman as he begins activating his ship to come pick him up.

"What are you going to do, sir?" Alfred asked as he begins getting the cave to go into lockdown.

"I'm on my way to you. I'll…figure something out," Batman replied as he begins running out of the facility and goes to try saving his friend before Bane gets to his planet.

Suddenly he began hearing one of the radios from the knocked out criminals turning on. "Repeat: suspect is airborne in a jet pack, armed with a flamethrower. Multiple hostages being taken in the downtown district."

"Firefly, he must not know Joker is behind bars – and he's getting those people in danger – to get to me," he said to himself as he begins contacting Alfred. "Alfred, contact Ahsoka and see if she can handle Firefly."

"I did and she is unable to leave. Republic soldiers are surrounding the building and can't slip away," Alfred replied as he watches what is going on through the computer. "Sir, you need to go help them. I'll be fine. Even if Bane took off now, it will take him time to get to Naboo, and get to the Manor."

Batman knew that was true, but he didn't want to take that risk. Still, he knew if he doesn't stop him the people will get hurt. "Alfred, send me everything on what is going on in the city. I'll be there as soon as possible."

Padme's apartment

Padme is seen pacing around in her living room processing the information she was given. Being told the Chancellor is dead, how he was a Sith Lord, and how he was behind everything. From the attack on Naboo, using Count Dooku, and cause the Clone Wars. It was too much and wasn't sure if she could believe it. But of course she knew it couldn't be fake, especially with the evidence they found.

Abigail walked in and sees Padme pacing around. "You need to relax and sit down. I know you're still progressing everything that happened, but you need to calm down first."

"How can I?" Padme asked clearly upset about all of this. "The man who I thought was my friend and mentor turned out to be a Sith Lord. The one behind attacking my home, the death of so many innocent people, and this war. How can I relax knowing all of this?"

Abigail knew things wasn't going to be easy, especially with how things turned out. She thought revealing to the Jedi about who the Chancellor was would help, but in the end it seems to be going in a bad way.

"Padme, I know you're not happy to hear this and I'm sure you probably wish you didn't know about this," she sat down on the sofa and tries to get her friend to join her. "I know what he meant to you and how he has helped you. Still, you can't let that cloud your judgement. He used you, he used the people, he used the Jedi, and he used the Republic to fill in his needs. He manipulated all of you and he caused so much pain to everyone. I know you don't want to hear this, but you need to in order to get passed this."

Yes she was brutal, yes she was being hard on her friend, and yes this isn't something she should be saying. Still, she has to. She has to be like this to her. It was the only way for her to confront this and let out what she is feeling.

She will obviously turn her anger and frustration out on her. She didn't care though. She's her friend and she needs to be there for her. Hopefully this will help as she waits for her response.

Padme was upset that her friend said these things, but at the same time she couldn't deny what she said. She wished they got more answers out of him though. She wouldn't ask him why he did it, since he is a Sith Lord. But, she just wanted something to make her feel less how she feels now.

"I know that, but it just…it hurts," Padme sighed as she sat down next to her. "How would you feel if someone you looked up to, someone who has been there for you, and is someone who you saw as a good example ended up being a lie? Turned out to be evil, was just using you, and hurt so many innocent people."

Abigail didn't need to think about that, especially how she worries everyday what will happen to her brother. Ever since he began walking down this path both her and Alfred are worried he will fall off that path. Fall into the darkness and become the very criminals he fights against. To become not a hero, but a murder.

Even now she is worried with everything that is happening that this will test her brother to see what choice will he make?

"Your right though. I need to find a way to get passed this, especially if the people find out the truth," said Padme knowing how bad things are going to get if the people know the truth. "I mean, they'll need to know everything, right?"

Abigail snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head in response. "I don't know. I mean, if the people learned the truth about their beloved leader being a Sith Lord and was behind this war, then that won't go over well with them."

Padme knew that was true. If the people knew the truth then this might cause many to believe the Republic is corrupted. It might even cause senators to leave to join the Separatist. They have been already losing support before, but this might end it all.

"But we can't lie to them and make it seem like he was a good man. If they found out the truth and they knew we withheld it then it will end badly," said Padme knowing whatever decision they make it will end with the people turning on them.

Abigail had an idea, though she wasn't sure if it will work. "The people looked to the Republic for hope to help bring peace to their worlds and protect them from the Separatist. But perhaps, what they need is another symbol of hope to keep them from losing their trust in the Republic. They need someone who they can trust, someone who is like them, and someone who understands them. Perhaps that someone…is you."

"Me?" Padme asked confused with what her friend suggested. "You think I should be in charge?"

"I do, especially how you have fought for the people and you understand them. I know this is a lot to ask you, but right now they need a symbol to keep them from losing trust in the Republic," said Abigail as she got up from her seat and walks in front of her friend. "If they find out the truth then you need to be there to help keep them from leaving. To show there are good people who are looking out for them and will fight for them."

Padme sighed unsure about this idea, especially how yes it is true the people do look up to her, but not everyone in the Senate will agree to this. Not to mention the pressure she will be put on taking on this role as the Chancellor for the Republic.

Abigail noticed her friend looking concerned and kneels down in front of her to try lifting her spirit. "I know you're worried about this and that there will be people who will be against you. However, I believe in you. I know you can do this and you won't be alone. Just think about it, okay?"

Padme looks at her friend and was about to reply, when Tatsu came into the room. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but one of your guards needs to speak with you, Senator Amidala."

Padme nods as she got up from her seat and leaves the room wondering what is going on. Meanwhile, Tatsu approaches Abigail with Ahsoka entering from the bedroom.

"Ahsoka, what are you doing here?" Abigail whispered.

"We came to protect you and Padme," Ahsoka whispered back.

"Why? What's wrong?" Abigail asked worried something is not right.

"Bane knows who Batman is," Ahsoka replied.

"Which means, he also knows about us and will most likely send his goons to attack you," said Tatsu as she hands Abigail a blaster.

Abigail took the blaster and hid it away. "And Daniel? Where is he?"

"He went to deal with Firefly," Ahsoka replied as they hear an explosion coming from a distance. "He has some hostages. We would have gone to help, but Alfred said we are needed here."

Abigail became worried since Bane could be on his way to Naboo. "Get me my communicator. I'm going to speak with Alfred."

Tatsu nods as she hands Abigail their personal communicator knowing that if the home is under lockdown, then Alfred will be in the Batcave. Meaning they'll only be able to communicate with him through their private communicator. Abigail left the room to make the call, while Ahsoka watched the explosion. She wanted to go help Daniel, but she knew he would want her to keep an eye on his sister.

"He'll be fine," said Tatsu as she puts on her mask. "For now we are needed here."

Ahsoka nods as they turn around and find Padme standing at the door. "Ahsoka?" Padme asked shocked to see her friend again.

Ahsoka stood in shock as well not realizing or sensing Padme was in the room. "Um hi P…" she stopped when she sees a red dot near her friend's head. "Get down!" she uses the Force knocking her down as a gunshot was fired.

Ahsoka and Tatsu took cover as more shots opened fire. They see a Republic Gunship opening fire on them, but they stayed down so they don't get hit. The blasters stopped firing as they see the men onboard preparing their rockets. As they are about to fire, they are shot down by the Clone Soldiers on their gunships.

"Looks like backup arrived," said Ahsoka as she sees Padme being checked on by the guards. "Tatsu, go check on Abigail and I'll protect Padme."

Tatsu nods as she leaves the room and goes to assist Abigail. She finds her on the floor holding her arm where she got shot. "My lady, are you all right?"

Abigail nods as she was wrapping her arm with a torn piece of her shirt. "I'll be fine. I just need to find the guy who shot me, so I can shoot him in the head."

"Right now we need to get you to safety," said Tatsu as three armed men broke through the ceiling of the room and took out their weapons.

Tatsu took out her sword and deflected their shots back at them killing the men. More came in and she stabbed one in the chest, while the other got shot by Abigail.

Meanwhile, Ahsoka explained to the guards who she is and sends them to go get the Clones. Padme began recovering from the Force Push and sees it's really her friend. "Ahsoka? What are you doing here?"

"I um…it's a long story," Ahsoka replied as she hears an explosion.

She looks out and sees the gunship of the Clones got shot. She uses the Force to steady the vehicle, allowing the Clones to jump onto the balcony just before another rocket hits the ship destroying it. Ahsoka goes to help the five Clones, one of them turned out to be an old friend. "Rex?"

Captain Rex looks up and is surprised to see who it is. "Commander Tano? I can't believe it. Is it really you?"

Ahsoka couldn't help but smile softly when she sees her friend. "It is and it's not commander anymore, remember?"

Captain Rex remembers and began feeling bad, especially how things went before when she was framed. "I remember and it's still good to see you again. What are you doing here though?"

"I came to see my friend," Ahsoka replied as she turns to Padme. "Are you all right?"

Padme nods as they hear more firing from outside her apartment. She sees C-3PO entering the room, panicking. "My lady! We are being attacked. The guards have been killed by these masked men. I think they want to hurt you."

"Not if we have anything to say about it," said Rex as he and his men begin pushing the furniture over to use for cover. "Comman…I mean, Ahsoka. Stay back with the senator. We'll take care of these men."

Ahsoka wanted to help them, but remembered she doesn't have her lightsabers with her. She also knew she couldn't wear her suit and risk someone else finding out the truth. So, she grabbed Padme and they took off to the bedroom where Abigail is at. Knowing she needs to get them out and to safety.

They get to the bedroom where they see Tatsu putting her sword away. "Abigail, are you all right?" Padme asked as she notices her friend's injury.

"I'm fine. It's just a flesh wound," Abigail replied as she looks up through the hole in the room. "It looks like no one else is up there, but just in case. Tatsu, do you mind?"

Tatsu nods as she jumps up and finds the cables the men used to come down are connected to a small ship. She kills the pilot and takes over the ship. "I have the ship, my lady."

"Good," Abigail turns to Ahsoka and Padme. "Bane send these men to try and kill us. He'll send more unless we get to safety."

"What about Rex and the others? We can't leave them behind," Ahsoka replied refusing to leave her friend to fight these criminals.

"Don't worry. I called for some assistance, but we need to go before more of them arrive," said Abigail as they hear through one of the radio on the men that backup is coming. "And from the sound of it we don't have long."

Padme knew they had to get out, especially if more are coming. "Ahsoka, Rex and his men will be all right. If Abigail says help will come for them, then we need to listen to her."

Ahsoka didn't want to do this, but she had no choice. "All right. You two, start climbing, I'll be up there soon."

The two women begin to climb up the ropes, while Ahsoka grabbed the weapons from the men and went back to Rex who is still taking cover. "Rex!" she throws the weapons to her friend and his men. "We're taking their transport ship. Think you can buy us time to get the senator to safety?"

Captain Rex smiles through his helmet and nods. "Consider it done, Ahsoka."

Ahsoka smiles at her friend and takes off as she jumps up into the ship as it begins to close. She goes to the cockpit as they see on radar more enemy gunships coming. "Tatsu, let's try luring them away from Rex and the others."

Tatsu nods as she opened fire destroying two of the ships. "Like that?"

Ahsoka sees the gunships opening fire on them. "Yeah, now let's get out of here."

That's the end of the chapter everyone and hope you all liked how this went. Yeah, Bane knows who the Bat Family is and is after them all. How are they going to stop Bane and Firefly? And what is the backup that Abigail mentioned?

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