Ah chapter two. I have one chapter left to write and I'm done with Checkmate! It will be a big relief due to the fact was a tab complicated to write. But I'm much happier how this begining turn out.

As always, Thank You Anakin's Girl for betaing this.

Enjoy!


Chapter 2

"What's going on?" Master Windu yelled as he stepped out of the reading room.

"Blaster fires was seen in the landing field." a padawan shouted back while running down the hallway.

Mace's comlink went off.

"Yes, Ok I'll meet you there and then I'll head for the Healer's Quarters.


"I need 500cq of huyats, quickly!" Naporta ordered as she began to work on Anakin.

"Master Kolar. What happened?" Allie asked as she come upon him in the hallway.

"I saw Anakin walking across the landing field. I went out to greet him and to ask him a question. He had stopped and taken out his lightsaber and so asked him what was wrong? He said something didn't feel right and then the blasters' bolts started to fly in all direction. I was deflecting them with Anakin. Then they stopped suddenly and I turn to Anakin, he was on the ground."

"No good. No good"Yoda swore as he joined the group. "The only good, Master Skywalker not killed!"

"Now the big question, who wanted Anakin killed and why?" Master Tiin asked.

"Now what happened to Master Skywalker? Mace questioned. "He really should return to Naboo."

"It was assassination attempted, no doubt about that. The grounds are being search right now." Kit Fisto replied


"Sola that's not fair."Padme cried while talking to her sister. "Wait a minute, somebody as at the door. C-3PO, I'll get it."

Padme open the door was greeted by Queen's Royal guards.

"Sorry Milady Skywalker, you must some with us to the Palace with children right away. Please."

"Oh course. Sola I need help with twins. Something happened and Anakin wants me to go to the Palace."


"Obi-Wan, your Jedi beacon is going off. Come Zhara, bedtime for Miss Mischief."

Karis said, picking up Zhara up.

"Thank You."Obi-Wan said while opening up the channel. "Master Kenobi here, what's going on?"

A holo-image of Shaak-Ti appeared.

"Master Kenobi. I'm sorry to report. There was an assassination attempt on Master Skywalker's life at the Temple's landing field. Don't worry Obi-Wan, he survived and is recovering in the Healer's Quarters. For some reason, the blasters were set to stun not to kill. So only the injury he has is a sore back. He was knocked unconscious but regained it. Never less, it was a serious attempt."

"Assassinations attempt on Anakin." Obi-Wan shouted. "Who wants him dead this time? Oh Force ! Padme, she alone at the house."

"I already notified the Naboo government and they've already taken her and the twins to the Palace. Obi-Wan you're going have to break the news to her." Shaak-Ti said sadly.

"Thank You. It will take me half an hour to get to Theed. Now if you'll excuse me, I better make arrangements for somebody to stay with Karis. Then I'll head for the Palace."


"Report Healer Naporta."Yoda ordered in the Council's chambers.

"Unlike the last time Master Skywalker was brought to me unconscious. I have better news to report. Anakin is somewhat awake. I'm keeping him sedated for the night. He suffered a blasted shot to the back, which knock him to the ground and then knocking him out."she answered. "The good news, unlike the last time, he'll be walking out with just a sore back."

"Was Master Skywalker able to say what he saw and felt before the attack?" Mace asked, leaning forward in his chair.

"Master Skywalker could only tell me that he felt an odd brief presence in the force.

You'll have to wait till morning to question him."

"Thank You Healer." Yoda said.


"Padme Skywalker, calm down. I'm sure there's a good reason why Anakin sent you here." Queen Apailana said smoothly.

"I know I know. It's just that Anakin really doesn't do missions anymore. On account of his left leg still in a brace." Padme said, finally sitting down.

"Milady, Master Kenobi is here to see you. "C-3PO told her while showing Obi-Wan in.

"Obi-Wan, what's wrong? What happened to Ani?" Padme cried jumping up to greet him.

"He's ok. Just have to spend the night in the Healer's Quarter. Apparently somebody or some people took a couple pot shots at Anakin. The strange part is , they had their blaster's set on to stun not kill"

"I must get to Coruscant immediately. The twins can stay Mom and Dad."she said quickly.

"Padme no, it's best that you stay here. The Council has asked me to stay with you. In the morning, Karis will be here. Then I'll take you ladies to the villa. By then, Anakin should be on his way here."Obi-Wan told her.

"Any idea who tried hurt Ani?"Padme asked, sitting down again.

"I have no idea Padme. On the way over here, I tried to think who do this. Frankly put, I don't know who and that worries me."Obi-Wan answered her.

"Is Karis alright by herself?" the Queen inquired. "Maybe she should be brought here for now."

"My wife is perfectly fine. My friend Captain Mikila is with her. Then I did leave with her, my second best lightsaber. Karis is a natural with it." Obi-Wan answered.

"Then Master Kenobi, the only thing you'll have to worry about is if you are on the wrong side of that blade."Queen joked.

Only then, did Padme finally laugh.


"Easy Anakar, you gave your family a good scare."Xeusa told him.

"I know I should haven't done that but I just had to sense Anakin in the Force. Then I felt that evil coming towards him. I had to alert him."

"A good thing you did Anakar. Somebody did try to kill your son. Those blaster shots were meant to kill Anakin. Lucky for us, he got hit once. "Qui-Gon said as he appeared before them. "I was eavesdropping in the Healer's Quarters. There were traces of chinre mixed in those shots. Healer Naporta found it while examine his surcoat. He already got the antidote for it."

"Now that doesn't make it sense. Why use blaster shot?" Xeusa exclaimed. "A dart would have been more accurate. Sorry Anakar."

"Maybe it was done, to scare Anakin. You said he has enemies."Anakar suggested.

"Yes he does enemies but something is strange with the whole thing. Well I'm going back to Anakin. He is fine Anakar. Right now your son is resting." "Qui-Gon reassured him.

"It might be best if Anakin lay low for a while."Anakar said softly. "Qui-Gon, nobody would think to look for him here."

"Anakar Xensen, you just want to see your son. "Qui-Gon laughed. "Don't worry; he'll be here in a few days. Actually it's not a bad idea if Anakin goes into hiding. He'll hate it but he'll do it."


"This is ridiculous!"Agen yelled, slamming down the datapad. "Only Jedi have accesses to that information Ki-Adi!"

"I know that but not everybody is going along with the reforms that has been proposed. Truths be known, I'm not happy with way things are going. The Councils is not working anymore and it's not Anakin's fault either. He did his research and has proved that the Order is in danger of collapsing soon."

"Master Yoda is not helping either by staying in his room all the time."Unduli added.

"Master Plo what did you find out?" Shaak-Ti asked when he entered the room.

"Don't ask!" he hissed. "Gate five was unlocked during the time of the attack and there's no record of the person who opened it either. Then door 20 by the hanger was open too and again no record of the person who unlocked it either.. I have already sent Secura and Master Tiin to guard Anakin."

"We must get Anakin out the Temple immediately! He's not safe here if the people who tried to killed him are in the Temple. Oh what is going on in this Order?"Ki-Adi said, not really trying to think of the "what if" part.

"Agreed. Anakin needs to be removed from the Temple but we must tell Master Yoda." Unduli said.

"Yes, Master Yoda should be told but nobody else. Agreed? "Agen added.

"Agreed"


Master Yoda used his chair to get the Healer's Quarter quickly after talking to Senator Organa.

"Ah good, guard. Who wants to mess with Master Tiin tonight?"

"Master Yoda. What brings you here at this hour? Anakin is resting comfortably."Master Tiin explained

"No. No! Not safe. Something not right" Yoda said, tapping his cane on the floor." Made arrangements. He must leave tonight!"

"Master Yoda. I'll have Anakin ready in a few moments." Naporta whispered as began preparing him.

"Master Yoda there you are."Ki-Adi said, walking into the room. "Anakin must get out here immediately!"

"Ah Master Mundi, beat you to that I have." Yoda answered "Already done. "He's safe now."

A few minutes later, they had Anakin down by the hanger and loaded in a shuttle with Artoo. To be on the safe side, Naporta gave Anakin another sedative to keep him quiet.

"Master Yoda. Where is Master Skywalker being taken?" Aayla asked.

"Not telling, less who knows, better it is. This is not good."


"Master Kenobi, a message for you." the guard told him, handing him the message.

"Thank you." and soon as the guard left Obi-Wan played it.

Master Yoda appeared.

"Master Kenobi. You are to stay with Milady Skywalker. Anakin, moved to Alderaan for safe keeping he has been. Threat, too real. Blackness stalks the Temple. Better, he stays away. Better for all of us. Must go, still will go to Kashyyk. Must appear normal. Bye Obi-Wan."

A puzzled look appeared on Obi-Wan's face.

"Master Yoda. You are getting stranger by the day. Anakin is right. You need a vacation."


"Captain Antilles, is Master Skywalker secured in his quarters."Bail asked.

"Yes Senator Organa. He is fast asleep." he replied as he began to fly out the hanger.

"Good because when he wakes up he not going to be happy. Oh lucky me." Bail said.


"Alderaan? Why there."Padme exclaimed. "I feel sorry Bail, Ani going to be furious."

"That's the only part of Master Yoda's message that made sense."Obi-Wan said. "Well at least you know where your husband is. Get back to sleep Padme."

"Goodnight Obi-Wan."


Qui-Gon watched as Anakin slept, still trying figured out what was going. Somehow, he needed to get Anakin to Sardeseth. There, a father's love is the best protection against Anakin's attackers. For now though, he'd let Anakin sleep.


"Ok. Anakin is out the Temple. Now what?"

"We wait for the right moment and we act."

"I still preferred it if Anakin had remained here. "

"Master Skywalker will be dealt with at the right time by the right means."