Lightsabers and Brands ch.5
Enter the Jedi.
Anakin woke up.
He got out of his bed and got dressed.
He then went to the living area where his mother waited with some food.
''Mom, have you seen Shawn?''
''He is in the back, he is working on your pod''
''Why would he work on my pod?''
''I don't know,ask him.''
Anakin went to the place where the pod's remains lay.
He expected to see the pod's remains in their semi-proper place.
However Shawn had the pod almost up and running again.
He and his mag had recreated the pod using the stronger and lighter photon materials
It looked the same but a few details still stood out
the pilotarea was pointer ,slimmer and had six strange boxes, running along the edges of the seat.
the motors also looked slightly different.
and they too had these strange boxes.
Shawn smiled and asked ''like it?''
The response was a enthousiastic ''I love it''
Shawn's smile faded a little,'' do not get to cocky,I still have problem with the power.''
Anakin looked, and found the problem quite quickly, ''The energy core is depleted, we need a replacement.''
''Do you know where to get one?''
Anakin thought ''Maybe Watto has a replacement we could use.''
then he jumped and cried out, ''OH NO, I am going to be late.''
Anakin ran, Shawn smiled after him and started on more upgrades for the pod.
Anakin made it in time and started to look for parts Shawn could use.
Watto seemed to have heard about the destroyed pod and taunted Anakin about it the entire day.
In the afternoon Anakin still found nothing.
then Watto called him.
Anakin looked to see three people one alien two humans.
one girl and one man
they also had a droid.
It seemed they wanted parts for a Naboo spacecraft.
He saw the man move his hand in front of Watto when they talked about payment
Watto said something and the man waved again.
Watto got impatient and the man gave up.
the group left a little later.
Watto sent him home early.
On his way home Anakin found the group in an akward postition with Sebulba.
Heoffered to take them to his home because the sandstorms started.
Qui-gon jinn was suprised to see the young boy.
but never the less took his offer.
The group arrived at Anakin's place and Anakin called out, 'Mom,Shawn I'm home.''
Shawn looked towards him and smiled 'hey kiddo,you're back'',
He noticed the others ''and not alone.''
''The sandstorms started and they could not get back to their ship in time.''
''no need to apologise, I mean you took me in too.''
Shawn looked at Qui-gon and extended his hand,'' I am Shawn''.
Qui-gon gave Shawn an odd look before shaking hands.
''Qui-gon''
the rest introduced themselfs.
''Padme''
''Mesa jar jar binks''
R2 wistled something
''Oke, so your name is R2-D2.''
The others were a bit surprised about Shawn being able to translate R2.
Anakins mother walked in at that moment.
''Oh dear'', she called out.
Shawn smiled, ''Ani has taken in strangers...again.''
Qui-gon apologised. ''Your son was kind enough to offer us shelter from the storm''.
Anakin called out ''Come, I'll show you 3PO''
He dashed out of the room.
Shawn,Padme, R2 and Jar Jar followed him, leaving Anakin's mother and Qui-gon alone.
Qui-gon then took five small capsules from a compartment on his belt and hands them to her.
''I have enough food for a meal.''
He got a grateful look back ''Oh, thank you. Thank you so much. I'm sorry if I was abrupt. I'll never get used to Anakin's surprises''.
''He's a very special boy.
''Yes, I know.''
Shawn returned grinning
Qui-gon couldn't help but ask ''What is so funny?''
Shawn still smiled as he said ''R2 couldn't resist telling C-3PO he was naked.''
''A robot naked?''
''C-3PO's internal parts were showing, it is quite funny to see a robot embarrased''
Qui-gon also chuckled.
Some time later the group had dinner
because the table wasa little bit small, Shawn leaned against the wall, thinking.
The conversation turned to slavery.
'' All slaves have transmitters placed inside their bodies somewhere,'' Shmi (Anakin's mother) said.
'' I've been working on a scanner to try and locate them, but no luck.'' Anakin continued
Shmi sighed , ''Any attempt to escape...''
''...and they blow you up...poof!'',Anakin finished
''How wude.'', Jar Jar said with a look of horror on his face
Padme also looked shocked ,'' I can't believe there is still slavery in the galaxy. The Republic's anti-slavery laws..''
Shmi interupted ''The Republic doesn't exist out here...we must survive on our own''.
There was an awkward silence.
Anakin then changed the subject
''Have you ever seen a Podrace?''
Padme as well as Shawn noticed concern in Shmi's eyes.
Jar Jar snatched some food from a bowl at the other end of the table with his tongue.
Qui-gon gave him an annoyed look.
Qui-gon told them about podracing on Malastare.
''I'm the only human who can do it,'' remarked Anakin.
Shmi looked at her son.
'' Mom, what? I'm not bragging. It's true. Watto says he's
never heard of a human doing it.''
Qui-gon interupted,'' You must have Jedi reflexes if you race Pods.''
During this Jar Jar attempted to take another bit of food from the bowl with his tongue, but Qui-gon grabbed the tongue between his thumb and forefinger.
'' Don't do that again''.
Jar Jar tried to acknowledge with some mumbling.
Qui-gon released the tongue, and it snapped back in Jar Jar's mouth.
Anakin turned his attention to Gui-gon, '' I...I was wondering...something...''
''Yes?''
'' Well, ahhh...you're a Jedi Knight, aren't you?''
''What makes you think that?''
'' I saw your laser sword. Only Jedi carry that kind of weapon.''
Shawn's attention was drawn to the conversation
Qui-gon replied that he could have killed a Jedi and stole his sword from him.
Anakin told him no one can kill a Jedi Knight.
Qui-gon looked glumy and said ''I wish that were so...''
Shawn entered the conversation ''you seem to know a lot about these Jedi guys, I think you are one of them or at least know one.''
'' I had a dream I was a Jedi,'' Anakin said, '' I came back here and freed all the slaves...have you come to free us?''
''No, I'm afraid not...''Qui-gon answered.
''I think you have,'' Anakin insisted, ''why else would you be here?''
'' I can see there's no fooling you..'' Qui-gon said while leaning forward, '' You mustn't let anyone know about us...we're on our way to Coruscant, the central system in the Republic, on a very important mission, and it must be kept a secret.''
''Coruscant...wow...how did you end up here in the outer rim?''
''Our ship was damaged, and we're stranded here until we can repair it.'' Padme explained.
'' I can help! I can fix anything!'' Anakin almost shouted.
''I believe you can,'' Qui-gon said, ''but our first job is to aquire the parts we need..''
''Wit no-nutten mula to trade.'' Jar Jar said
Padme thought for a moment, ''These junk dealers must have a weakness of some kind.''
''Gambling,'' Shmi said, '' Everything here revolves around betting on those awful races.''
Quio-gon started thinking, ''Podracing... Greed can be a powerful ally.. if it's used properly.''
Shawn started laughing, ''You would make one hell of a politician.''
'' I've built a racer!'' Anakin said, '' It's the fastest ever...There's a big race tomorrow, on Boonta Eve. You could enter my pod. It's finished...'' at this Anakin looked at Shawn, who nodded in response, "but thereit doesn'thave power."
''Anakin, settle down. Watto won't let you..'' Shmi interfered.
''Watto doesn't know it has been rebuilt.'' Anakin countered before turning to Qui-gon
''You could make him think it's your's, and you could get him to let me pilot it for you.''
Qui-gon turned to Shmi. She seemed very upset.
'' I don't want you to race, Annie...It's awful. I die every time Watto makes you do it.'' Shmi told him
'' But Mom, I love it...and they need help...they're in trouble. The
prize money would more than pay for the parts they need.'' Anakin objected.
''Wesa ina pitty bad goo.'' Jar Jar told Shmi
''You aren't helping her,'' Shawn muttered
''But your mother's right,'' Qui-gon said, '' Is there anyone friendly to the Republic who might be able to help us?''
Shawn already knew the answer, and he saw Shmi struggle.
Shmi then started shaking her head no.
'' We have to help them, Mom.. ''Annie said, ''you said that the biggest problem in the universe is no one helps each other..''
''Anakin, don't...''
Jar Jar belched. There is silence for a moment as they eat.
'' I'm sure Qui-Gon doesn't want to put your son in danger. We will find another way...'' Padme said.
'' No, Annie's right, there is no other way...'', Shmi coninued '' I may not like it, but he can help you...he was meant to help you.''
'' Is that a yes? That is a yes!'' Annie shouted happily
The storm coninued to howl.
A new chapter complete!
I have used a script of the star wars and changed it a little to suit my story.
also school was a pain, I needed to study for my exams.
I hope I passed them.
Alex 'phoenix' Wing
By the way, for those who are wondering.
Shawn has black/red armor and a black braid.
