Okay, here we are with the third chapter for the sequel. I hope everyone is ready for this chapter. We will finally have Batman versus Darth Maul. How is this fight going to go?

Who is also the woman who is meeting with Maul? What is he up to? Who does he serve? And how is this fight going to go?

Check out the chapter to find out. As always, thanks to everyone for the support from the last chapter. I appreciate it guys and glad you all liked how it went. So, I hope you are ready for this chapter.

Also thanks to my friend thanks for the help on this story. I appreciate it my friend and I don't own anything from the DC or Star Wars universe just my OCs. Also: Bold- means thoughts & Italic- will mean what an alien is saying in their native language. And now let's continue with the story.

Story II: Chapter IV

Coruscant

Three days has passed since the war ended. Mandalore has been freed, the planet came under the control of the Republic until a new leader is made on the planet, and all those who followed Maul were arrested. The Jedi and Clones left the control of restoring the city to Death Watch, who are under Bo-Katan's control. She decided she would not take control of the planet feeling she is not fit to lead the people of Mandalore.

Maul was found guilty of his crimes and is being prepped to be transported to a maximum prison that the senate had agreed to build two years ago. One for the most dangerous and insane criminals. It was once used long ago as an asylum before it was closed down due to incidents that occurred inside. It was reopened thanks to a private donator who funded the facility.

Master Windu, Kenobi, and Yoda are in the room speaking with the chancellor, Mon Mothma. After the war ended Padme Amidala took over for a year until she stepped down allowing Mon Mothma to take over. During the war she was not given the same kind of power Palpatine was given. Out of concerns it will leave to corruption and limit the power to the senate.

"Has Maul been transported to the Arkham Prison?" Chancellor Mothma asked wanting an update about the prisoner.

"We are in final preparations for the transport. Master Kenobi will be escorting him to the prison and making sure he is processed," Master Windu explained.

Chancellor Mothma turns towards Obi Wan. "Master Kenobi, the prisoner was found guilty just the other day. Why is there a delay to send him to Arkham?"

"We are going over our security and making sure everything is proceeding well," Master Kenobi explained. "Although we managed to capture Maul, we do not want to take any risk of him escaping again. If he acquired the assistance of Killer Croc then we have to be sure he didn't hire someone else."

"Speaking of the monster, how did he end up working for Maul?" Chancellor Mothma asked.

"Tell us they will not," said Master Yoda recalling their attempt to speak to the two criminals. "Refuse Maul is to tell us, while Croc his mind too far gone he is."

The Jedi discovered a year ago another reason why Killer Croc's people were wiped out. How his people were once civilized and were gentle creatures. But during the war between the Republic and the Sith the planet where these creatures came from forced them to change. To become ruthless, dangerous, and become predators.

They were a threat to the Sith who couldn't control the creatures and saw that over time they became more like animals. Making them unstable and unpredictable. Forcing the Sith to take action and wipe them out. A few escaped, but they were not enough to repopulate their species.

"Whatever the case is we decided he will be taken to Arkham as well," said Master Windu.

Chancellor Mothma nods as she leans back to her seat. "At least we can rest easy knowing the war is over. Now, comes the hard part. Bringing back order in the galaxy and reconnecting with the systems that joined Maul."

"How is the progress on Mandalore going?" Master Kenobi asked hoping to hear some good news about the planet Satine once ruled.

"A new prime minister has been elected to help keep order in the government, while Bo-Katan and her Death Watch are currently the police force," Chancellor Mothma explained. "Once their government is stabled they agreed to join us as an ally."

"That is good to hear," Chancellor Mothma stood up from her seat as did the Jedi as well. "I will inform the senate about this and work on convincing the remaining systems to rejoin the Republic."

The Jedi all nod as they prepare to leave, until the Chancellor called out to Obi Wan to speak with him alone. Obi Wan agreed and stayed behind as the other two Jedi left.

"I heard you gained assistance on this mission from Ahsoka Tano. Has she decided to return to the Jedi Order?" she asked as she pours herself some water.

Obi Wan shook his head in response. "She declined our offer to reinstate her to the Order. I believe there is still distrust between her and the Council."

Chancellor Mothma sighed knowing the feeling. Ever since the war ended many people still showed much hostility towards the Jedi thanks to what Palpatine did. Blaming them for the war, putting the blame on the millions of death on the Jedi, and causing them to lose trust in the Jedi. She was glad to hear some still trust in the Jedi, but the rest of the galaxy still hated them.

Even during the time of peace there is still hostility against the Jedi. She wished they could have revealed who Palpatine was, but she feared if they did it would cause them to lose the trust in the people.

"I am surprised she came back at all to help bring Maul in," she replied.

Obi Wan shook his head in response. "She didn't return to put him away. She did it because she owed Anakin and she knew how much he wanted to put him away."

Chancellor Mothma lets out a small sad sigh as she walks over to her desk. "Despite not being the one that killed him, he still played a role in his death. Speaking of which, did you find him?"

Obi Wan shook his head again in response as walks over to her. "We haven't found anything, but we suspect the Joker will make his move soon. That is why we will be upgrading security to make sure you stay safe when you travel to Naboo."

"I understand," said Chancellor Mothma she goes to grab a holopad and begins going over it. "Where is she?"

"She went to go see Lux Bonteri. I heard he will be stepping down as a senator for Onderon?" Obi Wan asked recalling Ahsoka telling him how Lux is considering leaving the Senate.

Chancellor Mothma nods in response. "He has chosen a successor and is planning to step down after the festival. Speaking of which," she hands Obi Wan the holopad. "This contains information about my security force and which ship I will use. Please bring it to the Council so they are aware of what is happening."

Obi Wan nods in response as he puts the holopad away. "I will and thank you."

Meanwhile

Ahsoka is in Lux's office as he continued working on the paperwork for his resignation. There was a lot he had to do before he leaves for the festival and to give his successor less work to do. He had been thinking about leaving for a few months now and decided that once the fighting ended he could leave. Once he found someone to take his place.

"Are you sure about this?" Ahsoka asked as she helped finish packing some of Lux's things in a box.

Lux nods while he focuses on the paperwork. "I am and I hope you are okay with this. Being the king's advisor will be keeping me busy as much as a being a senator did."

Ahsoka shrugs her shoulders. "I'll be okay," she replied as she walks over to him and kisses him on the cheek. "I'll be pretty busy myself once I open the shop."

Lux smiled as he moves his hand over to hold her hand. Both with wedding rings around their ring fingers.

Three years ago the two began going out and after a year of dating they soon got married. They kept their marriage a secret for a while, until it broke out months ago. One of the reasons Lux wanted to leave. Since he knew marrying a Jedi or even a former Jedi will cause trouble.

So, he accepted a job with the new king to help be his advisor for Onderon. It will be less pay, but he didn't mind. As long as he can spend time with Ahsoka and make a family. At least, when they are ready.

"By the way, is Padme going to be there for the festival?" Lux asked as he finished his paperwork and went over it.

Ahsoka nods in response. "Queen Apailana asked her to come to the festival. Abigail will also be there and hopefully Daniel too."

Lux stops reading his paperwork and sets it down slowly. "How is he?"

Ahsoka sighed. "I like to think he is getting better. Padme told me he is opening up a little more, but he still feels guilty for what happened."

"It wasn't his fault," said Lux as he turns to his wife. "What happened to Anakin wasn't his fault and Padme told him she doesn't blame or hate him."

"I know and he knows that too, but he still blames himself for not being able to save him. To bring him back alive like he promised Padme and so he could see his…" Ahsoka stopped when she realized how emotional this is becoming as she wipes a tear from her eye. "He knows what it is like growing up without a father and he feels responsible for what happened."

Lux walks over and placed his hand on her shoulder. He sees her facing him and the two embrace in a hug. "I just wish I could have been there to help them. Maybe if we were there then things could have turned out differently."

Ahsoka wished they had been there, but they knew they were needed where they were that day. "I guess all we can do is continue being there for them and help Daniel feel better."

"Hopefully," said Lux as he breaks the hug and turns to the last bit of his paperwork. "And done. So, shall we get going?"

Ahsoka nods in response. "Hopefully everything will be okay and there won't be any signs of trouble."

Lux agreed. "For once let us have a good time without having the need to fight someone."

Naboo

Meanwhile, outside of the city of Theeds, there is a large mansion that belongs to Daniel and Abigail Wayne. The lights to the mansion are turned on due to the amount of people working to help get the festival ready. Security are also seen in the area making sure this time things will go well. Without any complications.

Padme Amidala is seen in the garden near where the festival will take place as she watches two young kids playing nearby. Both look the same, one has blonde hair, the other brown hair, and both wearing the same clothing. She smiled watching them play and seeing the joy in their faces. It made her happy knowing they are having fun and it helps keep her mind off of what happened to her husband.

A few months after Palpatine was killed, Padme and Anakin revealed their marriage to the Jedi. The Council were not pleased to hear this, but there was little they could do. They needed Anakin's help to help restore the Republic and the Jedi Order after the Clone Wars. A year later, once things settled down she retired as chancellor and senator.

Wanting to spend the rest of her time in peace with her husband and start a family. That all changed though when…she held back a tear not wanting the kids to see her cry. It has been two years since it happened, but it still hurt. What hurt more is the kids don't remember their father since they were a year old when it happened.

She hears someone coming from behind and turns around. "Sorry, didn't mean to sneak up on you. Although in this chair I don't think I will be able to do that."

It was her friend, Abigail. She approached her friend in her wheelchair, while smiling at her.

"It's all right. Just glad to see you out of the office," said Padme as she kneels down to hug her friend. "Where is Tatsu?"

"She is up there," Abigail broke the hug and points to her friend who is in a nearby tree keeping a look out. "I guess she is still worried something bad is going to happen…like last time."

Padme knew what she meant and looks down at her friend's wheelchair. A year ago while in Coruscant for a business meeting she was shot by the Joker. He went to her apartment, shot her, and left her paralyzed. However, she didn't let it get to her as Abigail went back to work to help her company and the people.

"Still, I told her I'm fine and I'm wondering if you're okay. I mean, this will be your first Festival of Light in two years."

Padme understood her friend's concern and smiled at her. "I know and I'm fine too. I need to be, especially for the kids.

Abigail turns to the kids and see them playing with the flowers. "I'm glad and they are good kids. Just like their mom and hopefully they don't get a temper like their father."

Padme couldn't help but snicker at that comment. "My only concern is if they are Force sensitive. The Council offered to bring them to the Jedi Order to help train them if they show signs of being able to use the Force."

Abigail's expression turned to a concerned one. "I know the Jedi are still recovering from the propaganda Palpatine inflicted on them, which resulted in many families not wanting to give their kids to the Jedi. That caused few to join the Order, right?"

Padme nods in response recalling a conversation she had with Obi Wan not too long ago. "If they do show signs of being able to use the Force, Ahsoka offered to teach them to control it. I don't want them to go through what Anakin went through."

"Keeping all those emotions locked up and cutting ties with those you care about is something I wouldn't want any child to go through. Even if it is the Jedi way," said Abigail who wished the childhood both her and her brother had was different too. "By the way, have you seen Daniel?"

Padme turns to her friend and shook her head. "He is planning to come to the party…right?"

Abigail turns to the mansion and sighed. "He will. Even if I have to drag him out to join us."

Padme lets out a small sigh. "I hope he understands that what happened wasn't his fault and I don't blame him."

"He knows…but he still feels the guilt for it," said Abigail.

Meanwhile

Underneath the Wayne Manor, lies the Bat Cave. Near the supercomputer is Daniel who is out of his costume as he continued running tests on the holocron that he was given by Talia. The tests show little of what is inside since only a Sith can open it. Too bad for him the only living Sith is locked up in Arkham.

Still, since he knows Maul is the only one left then no one will be able to open this one. He wanted to get an understanding though on why this was needed for the super weapon and if it contains more information of other weapons like it elsewhere.

He finishes testing the holocron and picks it up as he prepares to put it away in a safe location. "Maybe a nearby sun," he said to himself.

He sees the elevator door opening and in came Alfred. "Finished with the tests sir?"

Daniel nods as he puts the holocron in a container and locks it. "The only thing I'm getting is what the holocron is made of and high readings of a strange energy coming from it. Different from the holocrons used by the Jedi."

Alfred looks at the readings and tried to make sense of it. "Do you think this is the dark entity that Ahsoka warned us about?"

Daniel recalled Ahsoka telling them how certain holocrons contained the spirit of a former Sith Lord. To help influence those that find the holocron and use them to turn to the Dark Side.

"If it is then we have to be careful with it," Daniel hands Alfred the container. "For now, let's keep it in the safe."

Alfred nods as he prepares to leave, until he remembers what he wanted to ask Daniel. "Are you still planning to attend the festival?"

Daniel turns to the computer and sighed. "I'm still…debating on that."

Alfred sets the container on a nearby table and turns to him. "You know if you don't show up, Abigail will try dragging you out."

Daniel sighed knowing that is true and his sister would not leave him alone until he agrees. "I…I still don't know. I want to go and see Padme, but…"

Alfred approached Daniel and placed his hand on his shoulder. "Sir, I know you still blame yourself for what happened and that you wish it didn't happen so those children don't grow up without their father. But, you need to try to get passed this. Lady Amidala feels guilty for making you feel this way."

Daniel sighed again knowing he doesn't want Padme to take any guilt or feel bad for how he feels. But he can't help but feel this way. If he had just gotten there in time or even make sure he didn't fight him alone. Then he would still be here with his family.

"Won't you try at least joining them in the festival and talk to them? I'm sure that would make her smile again and make your sister happy," said Alfred hoping Daniel will say yes.

Daniel wasn't sure if it was time for him to talk to the others, but knew he couldn't avoid Padme forever. Not since she lives in the house with them.

"I'll be there for an hour and then leave," said Daniel as he goes back to work.

This was a start to what Alfred hope will be a good recovery. "I shall have the suit ready for you then sir."

Hyperspace

A cargo ship is seen heading towards the planet of Naboo. Carrying supplies for the festival. The pilots flying the ship are two droids as they inform one of the workers that they will be arriving soon. The worker heads to the back to the cargo room and approaches a man who is sitting in the shadows, playing with a deck of cards.

"We'll be arriving soon to the planet. Can I get you anything, puddin'?" the worker asked revealing to be a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes.

The figure is seen smiling in the shadow as he puts the cards down and draws out a joker one. "Some peanuts and a big smile," he replied as he began to slowly laugh as it echoes across the room.

Uh oh, looks like trouble is heading to Naboo. It seems no one can ever catch a break in these types of festivals huh? Also, yep I added in Luke and Leia into the story, but they are aware they are siblings. And also, yes Abigail is the one that gets shot and is paralyzed.

How is this going to go for everyone? Will they stop whoever is coming? Will we see Batman get involved in the party? And when are we getting to the Arkham Asylum part?

Keep on reading to find out. Also, thanks to everyone for the support from the last chapter. I appreciate it and glad you all liked the chapter. Please leave some reviews, but remember nothing negative please. If you didn't like this then don't leave a review.

Also thanks to my friend for his help and assistance on the story. I'll see you all next time for the sequel and take care.