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Hadrian rushed out of the building onto one of the platforms which overlooked the city. The wind billowed around him, making his dark cloak fly behind his body. It was night time obliviously, but it didn't mean it was any quieter then during the day. More people and alien's came out to do their nightly functions. His dark messy hair got tangled up while he searched for his vanished friends. He sensed them somewhere. His piercing blue eyes turned toward the direction where the sense came from. He nodded to himself and searched himself a speeder.

After ten years he finally could handle the more advanced technology. Even his Master was very impressed of how fast he learned. While he already could fight and use the Force at his bidding, Yoda concentrated their training more on Transportation and Communication. Now Hadrian was a proud Starfighter and could (almost) handle any ship or craft.

He jumped in one of the open cockpit speeders and flew away. The traffic was very dense. With this jam, you will never get there on time. But with the Force as his guide, Hadrian speed along, taking shortcuts between buildings. Hitting the accelerator, he flew away from the traffic jam, over to the industrial area was where the Force was guiding him. Slowing down, he searched for a place to land. Sensing his friends not very far, he had suddenly a sense of forebode. You have to give him some credit; after ten years of constant learning and traveling, He forgot some memories about his earlier life. But when he meditates about it, it came back at him in a second.

Hadrian landed the speeder and jumped out of it. He scanned the area around with full alertness. Something was bound to happen. They will find the bounty hunter only to have her be killed by 'her' superior. Hadrian knew this, that's why he ran. Maybe he could prevent it and all the misery would end soon. He dashed around a corner and saw his fellow Jedi kneeling down with the culprit between them. Hadrian looked nervous. He looked up, trying to see the real bounty hunter someway, but the place bust of activity. It was difficult the pinpoint the killer.

Then he heard a shot and the Changeling died, but then something new all together happen which to him. He heard a second shot which was aimed for his friends. Hadrian called upon his gift and created a shield of fire around the Jedi. The second dart vaporized the instant it touched the blue fire. Anakin and Obi-Wan looked shocked. There was a whoosh from above. Hadrian looked up to see an armored rocket man taking off from a roof high above. He shot up fast into the sky and disappeared. Hadrian sighed. He will meet him again in the near future.

Hadrian walked up toward his friends.

"You gave us quite a scare, Hadrian." Anakin replied. "I'll never get used too your sudden fire creation."

"Really now, Ani. I didn't know I could scare you."

Obi-Wan looked down at the changeling. He touched her neck and pulled out a small, wicked-looking dart.

"Toxic dart." He clarified. He looked up. "Someone doesn't like to be found."

"Obliviously. I guess we need to find out the old fashion way." Hadrian said cheerfully as if not sarcastic.

"Old fashion way?"

Hadrian nodded. "Looking and asking."

"I guess we have too." Obi-Wan said. They stood up and walked toward the speeder in which Obi-Wan came. They jumped in and Anakin took off. Hadrian then thought about the speeder he came in and shrugged. Surely the owner would find it anyway. While they flew back to the Senator's apartment, they conversed with each other.

"Why are they trying the kill her, Master."

Obi-Wan looked thoughtful. "Because she is against the creation of a Republic army. It seems to me that someone does want it too happen."

"But what army, Master?" Anakin asked. Obi-Wan shrugged.

"No idea."

Hadrian thought differently about it. But he let it pass for the moment. The events will present themselves soon enough. Obi-Wan turned around.

"What is your gist of this, Hadrian?"

"If the Senate decides that creating an army is what they need, then they will. One vote against so many will not work. Besides, maybe someone has already created an army, but is just waiting for the perfect moment." Hadrian replied. "My thoughts are on the latter."

"We most bring this before the council. But first we need to see if the Senator is alright."

Hadrian and Anakin nodded.

The sun shown brightly above the Cosuscanti skyline. The tall spire of the Jedi Temple stood out against the blue sky. Inside the Council Chamber, Obi-Wan, Anakin and Hadrian stood in the center of the room. The members of the Council were seated in a circle surrounding the three Jedi. They already explained the situation regarding the assassination attempt on the Senator while the Members listened carefully. Even Hadrian enlightened them with his thoughts on the case. Yoda spoke first.

"Track down this bounty hunter; you must, Obi-Wan."

"Most importantly, find out who he's working for." Master Windu said, eyeing the Jedi. Hadrian fidgeted on his place, he was about to speak but Yoda held his hand up.

"No proof you have, my Padawan."

Hadrian sulked and sighed. Why didn't they try to listen to him for once? Obi-Wan looked up.

"What about Senator Amidala? She will still need protecting."

"Handle that, your Padawan will."

Anakin looked surprised of having an assignment of his own. He looked at his friend and smiled. Hadrian smiled back, but inside he was worried. What will Anakin do once they reached Naboo? Will he try to hit on Padmé? He shook his head. Padmé would not leave him. Ever.

"Anakin, escort the Senator back to her home planet of Naboo. She'll be safer there. And don't use registered transport. Travel as refugees." Mace ordered the young man.

Anakin stepped forward. "As the leader of the opposition, it will be very difficult to get Senator Amidala to leave the Capital."

"Until caught this killer is, our judgment she must respect." Yoda said wisely.

"Anakin, go to the Senate and ask Chancellor Palpatine to speak with her."

Hadrian fumed and made a face of annoyance. It was always Palpatine. When can't they decide on their own? Yoda looked at his pupil and Hadrian straightened himself.

"Help Obi-Wan, my Padawan. Good exercise this will be for you."

Hadrian nodded, but he stepped forward. "With all due respect Masters," he said boldly. "Why can't you just listen to what I have to say? I know who's behind these assassination attacks and I know who's ordering them. Why can't you just hear me out?"

The Council members looked at each other in disclosure. Yoda shook sadly his head. Obi-Wan and Anakin looked quite stunned as well. But Hadrian didn't mind what they thought about him. Master Windu looked serious.

"You may know about the future, Padawan Phoenix. But without hard facts, there's nothing we can do about it no matter how badly you want too. Don't defy the Council."

Hadrian looked angry. He felt in the mood to shout some sense in them. But he held back. "Fine… but when the time comes. Don't come to me, 'coz I'll tell you 'I told you so'"

Yoda looked disapproving at his apprentice. The three Jedi bowed and exit the Council chambers. Anakin looked worriedly at his friend who was red with anger. Obi-Wan looked straight forward, trying not to thinking about his padawan and his mission.

"What do you know, Hadrian?" the young man asked him.

Hadrian shook his head. "If the council doesn't want to hear my case, you shouldn't either. No hard feelings, Ani, but…" Hadrian scratched the back of his head, "There are things better left not mention."

Anakin nodded. "Are you sure?"

Hadrian nodded. "I'm sure. By the way, be wary around the chancellor, okay."

Anakin gave him a confused look. "I don't trust him, remember?"

"I still can't believe that, you know. What wrong about this man?"

"I'll tell you later when the time comes. By then you will thank me." Hadrian gave him a cheesy smile. They caught up with the Jedi Knight and together they entered the turbolift.

Anakin and Palpatine stood at the window overlooking the vast city. Anakin held his friend's word dear to him and listened carefully of what the Chancellor had to say. Even between the lines. The old man was starting the look much older then before but his eyes still held that mischievous glint. They talked about to convince the Senator to return to her home planet.

"I will talk to her. Senator Amidala will not refuse an executive order. I know her well enough to assure you of that.

Anakin nodded. "Thank you, your Excellency."

"And so, my young Padawan," Here Anakin narrowed his eyes slowly; "they have finally given you an assignment. Your patience has paid off."

"You guidance more than my patience." Anakin realized now. Was the Chancellor trying to get him on his side? Anakin was careful. Maybe Hadrian was right and he wasn't to be trusted.

"You don't need guidance, Anakin. In time you will learn to trust your feelings. Then you will be invincible. I have said it many times; you are the most gifted Jedi I have ever met."

Invincible? What was he hinting at? And the most gifted Jedi ever, he thought, surely this could not be true. He and Palpatine turned away from the window and walked through his office towards the door.

"What about Hadrian? He is more powerful then the entire council put together." Anakin asked, waiting for his reaction. Palpatine had a foregone look. He smile disappeared slightly.

"Padawan Phoenix…" He said, and then he looked at Anakin, "He is a magnificent Jedi, I have ever seen in my life. But something strikes me odd about him." He said more to himself.

"Like what?"

Palpatine smiled. "Not to worry, Anakin. All in due time, now good luck on your mission."

"Thank you, your Excellency."

Now that was scary, right. What will happen next? You'll just have to find out. And sorry if the chapters are short.

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Jessie