Tuck tells me we are coming out of lightspeed, I just manage to put a bandage around my wound that Dooku gave me. I start walking to the cockpit putting on my shirt as I go. I finally reach the cockpit and Tuck is in the pilot seat, I sit down in the co-pilot seat.
"Coruscant". Tuck says.
As we make our way into the atmosphere, I make contact with Padme.
"Padme, that's us in the atmosphere of Coruscant, we are just going to land and then we will walk to the Senate building".
"Fraser, you didn't pleadge your Allegiance to the Separatists did you?"
"No, why are you asking this, Padme I've just had to leave my home for not joining the Separatists".
"I know it was a silly question but I had to ask. Dooku is saying that every soldier has pledged their Allegiance to the Separatists and some are on their way to Coruscant as spies to help the Separatists win the war. If you pledge your Allegiance in front of the Republic senate to the Senate then you will be fine, Fraser you'll become a General like you've always wanted".
"Wait, what are you saying? Padme, my family sided with the Separatists if pledge to the Republic I'll be fighting them". I say
"Right you two enough romantic talk we are landing". Tuck shouts from the cockpit.
"Look, I've got to go, I'll speak to you soon Padme".
"Fraser, be careful don't speak to anyone".
"I won't okay. I promise".
I cut off the transmission, I walk to the cockpit and I see we are just about to land. I sit down beside Tuck with my head in my hands. Tuck puts one hand on my back and start patting it.
"It's okay Fraser, really. I mean you just had to speak to your ex-wife but you know how bad was that? Eh? I mean she's gotten prettier. But you know".
"Tuck, you really aren't helping me here. Padme says we can't speak to anyone okay. I promised her okay and now I need you to promise me as well."
"Right fine. I won't speak to anyone. There."
"Thank you."
As Tuck and I walk out of our ship we are met by the landing inspector.
"Good day gentlemen. That will be 15 credits for today's landing".
We nod and give him the 15 credits. We continue on, we are now on Coruscant's heavy populate streets. We can see the Senate building from where we are. We start walking to the Senate, we go past a bar were the television is on and it's talking about Scotland,
"BREAKING NEWS: Scotland has decided to join the Separatists in this Galactic war."
"What I don't believe this!"
"How can they do this?!"
"This is an outrage!"
Some of the locals start saying in the bar, Tuck and I just keep walking. Once we get to the Senate building, two senate guards stop us.
"Where are you going?"
"We are here to see Senator Amidala, Sergeant Broadfoot is here to see her".
"Of course". One of the guards goes to walk away but stops in his tracks.
"Wait a minute, sorry I forgot your name again Sergeant?"
"Broadfoot". I say.
"Hm, right okay. This is for the men you killed".
"Wha-" I try to say, but before I know it the guard punches me in the stomach, I fall to my knees clutching my stomach. He lifts up by head a punches me straight in the face, I then fall onto my back holding my nose, I take my hand away and see that I've got blood on my hand.
"Great, just great".
I manage to get to my feet. I see Tuck is fighting the other Senate guard, who is having better luck than me.
"Come on then. Are you going to try and kill the Senator as well?"
"No buddy you've got this all wrong right, just listen to me-"
The guard comes running at me, I manage to duck his attack".
"Look the Separatists came to Scotland, soldiers had to swear Allegiance or we would be killed. Right and I didn't swear Allegiance okay, Dooku and droids chased us okay look I even have the wound to prove it".
"Show me your wound then, traitor".
I start unbuttening my shirt, and I take my shirt off. Then I start un wrapping the bandage and show the guard the lightsaber wound.
"Guards what is the meaning off this? Sergeant Broadfoot is a friend of mine along with Sergeant Tucker here."
"Sorry senator is just that we have to be on the look out for Scottish spies."
"3P0 please escort Fraser to my office and guards you can take Tuck to the medical bay". Says Padme.
I turn around and see Tuck lying on the floor holding his side. The guards nod and start to help Tuck to the medical bay. 3P0 comes up to me and ushers me away to Padme's office.
"This is nice. I like it". I say trying to break the silence.
"Fraser we need to talk."
"Okay, shoot".
"Fraser when we last saw each-other. Let's just say we weren't on the best of terms."
"Look, Padme I know. Don't worry, I made a mistake but you seem to have been doing really good for yourself. I mean your a Senator! That's pretty cool."
"Fraser, is it true they sent you to a camp because you sounded like the enemy?"
"Yeah, they did. But I'm here I'm still going don't worry Padme."
"I'm so sorry! Fraser I should have stayed and helped you get out of there". She starts crying.
"Hey,hey,hey shhh it's okay Padme. There was nothing you could have done. Okay? And besides I'm here now. What about that? Now that's pretty cool". I say trying to lighten the mood.
"I need you the pledge your Allegiance to the Republic".
"Wow, em look Padme, Jane is still over there and maybe I could bring her over here and we can be on the same side you know?"
"Fraser, I need you to watch this".
Padme puts in a disc into the holo and it starts playing, it's Jane,
"People of Scotland. I know what you are thinking believe me I know. My brother did a shocking act of not pledge his Allegiance to the great Separatist Alliance. But you have nothing to fear, I have pledge myself to the cause and also finding this traitor and bringing him to justice. I hereby say that Fraser Broadfoot is no longer my brother. And if he is on the battlefield then I will kill him. My father has already pledged his Allegiance to the Separatists and is already out hunting for the traitor. Long live the Separatists".
"Long live the Separatists!" I hear the crowd shout.
I sit there for a moment and think.
"Fraser?" Padme says.
"I will pledge myself to the Republic. I will".
Padme sighs with relief. "I will inform the Chancellor and the Jedi Council. Thank you Fraser".
I start walking through the Senate building, I have just said my Allegiance to the Republic. I'm not focusing on where I am going I bump into a Senator by accident.
"I'm so sorry miss. I wasn't look where I was going".
I look up to see the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, she has blue eyes and blonde hair. I hold out my hand to help her up but her guards push me away from her. Her guards help her up and she nods for them to turn away.
"I thought a General of the Grand Army of the Republic never says sorry. However, I presume your not a Jedi".
"No miss, I just a normal guy. I don't have any magic powers. That I'm aware of".
She laughs at this. "Nice one Fraser you got her to laugh. Right now just keep it going"
"So, yeah I'm just a normal guy. I'm sorry I walked into Miss?"
"Oh sorry, I'm Duchess Satine Kryze of Mandalore. And you are?"
"Right Miss Kryze, I'm General Fraser Broadfoot of The Grand Army of the Republic. Pleasure to meet you".
I take her hand in mine and I raise it up my lips and kiss her hand.
"Satine is just fine, General Broadfoot". Satine says.
"As is Fraser. Forgive me but Mandalore isn't in a Alliance with the Republic so may I ask what you are doing in the Republic Senate?" I ask, trying not to sound cheeky.
"Mandalore is a neutral system, however, I do have friends in the Senate that I was going to show them the New Mandalore. However, Fraser I'm also aware that Scotland isn't in an Alliance with the Republic but with the Separatists. May I ask what you are doing here and wearing a Republic military uniform?"
I look at her confused for a moment, then my brain clicks. She giggles at my realizing.
"Ah the accent. Yep I knew that. And Satine it's a long story I wouldn't want to bore you with just standing here".
"Then perhaps over dinner then? Tonight?"
Wait did I just get asked out there? I mean is she talking to me? No way. I turn my head to see if anyone is behind me but there is no one, I mean it's just me. She laughs at this. I start blushing.
"Y-y-yes of course". I finally manage to say.
"Great, I'll give you the details later on once I've met with my fellow Senator. Ah here she is now". Satine says.
"Duchess Satine". Padme says.
I turn around and see Padme looking at me, my face is still blushing over the conversation with Satine.
"Senator. It's good to see you again."
"Thank you for coming Satine, I know the war has been rough on Mandalore however, there are people in the Senate that want to help Mandalore. And I presume you've met General Broadfoot?"
"Yes, we have just met actually". Says Duchess Satine
"Would you excuse me. I must return to my office. Duchess, Senator".
I bow and I race to my office. I finally manage to find my office and I sit down on my chair and I let out a sigh.
