I own Ayame. Everything else belongs to their respective owners.
Finally, the ship came out of hyperspace just outside of a large blue planet, right where the coordinates said it would be.
"There it is," Obi-Wan said, focusing his attention to the fighters instruments. "Our missing planet, Kamino." Ayame was in the process of looking for a settlement when they were contacted.
"Jedi vessel, please proceed to landing pad 5-A. You are cleared for entry and landing," a very serene, feminine sounding voice said. Obi-Wan turned around and looked at Ayame, who shrugged.
"Acknowledged and understood," Ayame replied. Obi-Wan quickly followed the coordinates sent to them, and they found an empty landing pad waiting. As they flew over, Ayame began to study the planet. It was completely covered with water, similar to Manaan. There seemed to be scattered settlements throughout the oceans, and there were large flying beasts that would occasionally rise from the water with Kaminoans on their backs. Obi-Wan smoothly landed the ship and the two Jedi disembarked, donning the hoods of their robes as a rain storm was raging. Their astromech, R4, stayed with the fighter at a motion from Obi-Wan. Together, they approached the only door they saw and walked inside. A tall alien with pale skin, a very long, thin neck, and black eyes approached. Going by how she was dressed, she held some type of importance.
"Master Jedi," she said, inclining her head slightly. "The Prime Minister is expecting you." Ayame and Obi-Wan were completely caught off guard.
"We're expected?" Obi-Wan asked, unable to hide his surprise.
"Of course," she said. "He is anxious to meet you. After all these years, we were beginning to think you weren't coming." Her tone was cheerful and serene, almost like an adult speaking to a child. "Now please, this way." They followed her to an office where a male Kaminoan was waiting. He resembled the female closely, the only difference being the crest rising from his skull, ending in a point at the back of his head, like a small dorsal fin. "May I present Lama Su, Prime Minister of Kamino," the female said. Ayame and Obi-Wan bowed, and he returned the gesture. "This is Master Jedi -" she paused, allowing them to introduce themselves.
"Obi-Wan Kenobi," Obi-Wan finished.
"Ayame Melma," Ayame said, using her maiden name. Both had decided a while ago that, when visiting another planet outside of the Core Worlds, they would give no indication that they were married until they were sure that they could trust those they were involved it.
"I trust you are going to enjoy your stay," Lama Su said, his voice as cheerful and serene as the female. "Please." He motioned to two chairs that come down from the ceiling. The Jedi sat down. "And now to business. You will be delighted to hear that we are on schedule. 200,000 units are ready with a million more well on the way." He sounded very proud of his work. Ayame and Obi-Wan looked at each other, slightly confused.
"That's good news," Obi-Wan said, opting to take it as a good thing.
"Please tell your master, Sifo-Dyas that his order will be met on time," he said. Now the Jedi were really confused.
"I'm sorry, Master...?" Ayame asked. Lama Su frowned slightly.
"Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas is still a leading member of the Jedi Council, is he not?" he asked, sounding a bit annoyed.
"Master Sifo-Dyas was killed almost ten years ago," Obi-Wan replied.
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that," Lama Su said. He sounded genuinely so. "But I'm sure that he would have been proud of the army we've built for him."
"The army?" Ayame asked.
"Yes. A clone army, and I must say, one of the finest we've ever built," the Prime Minister replied, pride filling his voice again.
"Tell me, Prime Minister," Ayame said. "When my master first contacted you about the army, did he say who it was for?"
"Of course he did," he replied. "This army is for the Republic." The two Jedi looked at each other, contemplating their next move. They had never heard of such a thing, nor were they aware of the council approving such an action. The military creation act was still being debated in the Senate, so what was this for? "But you must be anxious to inspect the units for yourselves," Lama Su said, cutting in to their thoughts. Obi-Wan shrugged, opting to go along for the time being.
"That's why we're here," he said. Ayame could hear the resignation in his voice. Neither of them had been expecting this at all, so it was safer for them to play along and get an idea of what they were getting themselves in to.
