Clhoa Talmni tenses as the comm station chimes. She peers over to the doors of the High Council chambers worriedly. None of the Masters were here and normally that was fine, but… She was not instructed on what she should say on the comm IF the council were fighting the supposed Sith Lord.

Master Windu had not said they were going to fight the Sith Lord – just that they were going to tell the Chancellor the good news about General Grievous. It was Knight Skywalker who said as such when he left to help them. She had asked what was she do to if someone asked for help, given that no leading members of the order where in the Temple. He just said something along the lines of"I don't have time. Windu has gone to confront the Sith Lord, the Chancellor. I need to stop him. Forget it, just do whatever it is that you do"… and some muttering about mistakes?

She groans, at the least Knight Skywalker could have stayed. She does not know what to do. Yes, it is just answering the comm, but- Her throat closes up and she closes her eyes against an unsought of tears, she wishes her Master were here… still alive. Well, if he was still alive then she would be out in the war by his side… not doing secretary duty for the High Council.

She takes a deep breath and looks down at the desk. The light signalling the incoming communication flashes insistently. 'Make Master Juran proud and do your duty'. She quickly pushes the button to accept the call before she could lose her nerve. "Hello, P-padawan Talmni here" She chokes on the title, not knowing if it really belongs to her without a Master "You've reached the High Jedi Council. Sorry, none of the Masters are in at the moment… But can take a message or you can try again later…" She waits for a response.

The warm voice of Master Kenobi comes over the line and she is relieved, he was always kind and easy to talk to "Hello, this is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. … None of the other Masters are in?"

She hears the exhaustion in his voice. "Sorry, Master Kenobi. There was urgent situation that needed attention immediately. All Counsellors available in Temple have gone to sort it out. Can I… can I take a message."

There is a pause on the other end, and she feels her nerves rise. "Oh… it's nothing too pressing in comparison, I assume. I just wanted to add on to my earlier report this rotation, that upon investigation it appears the leading leaders of the CIS where sent to Mustafar right before Grievous death. It seems like a good opportunity to apprehend them and draw this war to a close."

"That sounds like a great idea, Master Kenobi" She instantly regrets saying it as soon as the words leave her mouth. If a Master wanted her opinion, they would ask for it. She hears Master Kenobi's laughter on the other end and it makes her feel somewhat better.

"I'm glad you think so, Padawan Talmni. Now, this is a secure line, tell me… What was this pressing situation?" His tone is serious.

She trusts Master Kenobi, but she cannot help but feel unsure about passing the information. Yes, he is one of the leading members of the Order… but the situation is – well – extremely sensitive. "Master, I-. Wel-"

"Padawan Talmni, Please" he warns.

"Masters Windu, Koller, Tinn and Fisto went to deliver news of your victory over General Grievous to Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. Knight Skywalker appears to have found out somehow that the Supreme Chancellor is a Sith Lord and went to confront him. He left saying something about stopping a mistake? I didn't quite catch what he said, Master, I'm sorry. He was in a rush to leave. He looked quite worried. But – I mean – who wouldn't – it –" She trails of, realising that she was being to ramble. Master Kenobi was dead silent on the other end. She glances down to the terminal to make sure that the call was still connected. Her hands fist into her robes nervously, waiting for his response.

"Thank You, Padawan Talmni." His voice sounds sombrely over then connection "Who is the closes to Utapau that can be spared?"

Talmni quickly does a quick search on the database. Willing herself mentally to go faster. "Master Vexan, Master"

"Inform her to take over from me. I will be returning to Coruscant immediately." He orders "Take care, Padawan, May the Force be with you"

"Yes, Master, and with you" She says quickly before the connection is cut. Master Kenobi returning to Coruscant makes her feel a little easier. He will know what to do – not that the other Masters did not – just that everyone knows that Master Kenobi has a good history with Sith.

She quickly calls Master Vexan to cover for Master Kenobi.

Obi-Wan looks down at his Comm and takes a moment to just breathe. It was worse than they feared. The council had believed that the Sith Lord may have influence within Chancellor Palpatine's circle, this was beyond that.

He quickly moves to the landing platform housing his Interceptor, making a short stop to inform Commander Cody of the change in command.

Soon he is in hyperspace and on route to Coruscant. He plots a probably more risky route then he should have, but it is important, he needs to get back quickly. He tries to reach Anakin, both through the bond they share and comm. Neither yielding any success.

"Anakin" he pleads into the Force "Please, don't do anything rash – Be safe."

"No!" Anakin exclaims, his mind set. He will do what must be done. Regardless of the consequences.

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MMM73181 – Here's more ^u^
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NOTES:
I had trouble getting to where I wanted to for this chapter (I wanted to create a little bit more suspense), I ended up solving the problem by creating a new character Just to fill the role I wanted.
I wanted a Jedi Master to take the roll but I found that there wasn't really any Masters from the High Council in the Temple at the time of Order 66. And the only one who could possibly have been, I didn't really know...
(Seriously. [Plo Koon = Flying in battle], [Mace = In battle], [Yoda = Kashyyyk], [Saesee Tinn = Dead], [Shaak Ti = Kamino, presumably], [Ki Adi Mundi = Battle], [Stass Allie = Battle], [Kit Fisto = Dead], [Obi-Wan Kenobi = In Battle, Utapau], [Anakin Skywalker = Battle/Turning], [Agen Koller = Dead] and [Coleman = UNKOWN].)
So, I made a character just to answer a call in this story. I am rather happy with her though.

This is meant to be a Happy AU/Fix it AU... HOWEVER that doesn't mean I can't still have not so great moments too... ;P Anyway. I couldn't sleep a few nights ago and wrote no less then FIVE pages so event notes and plot ideas just for this story. ...I had hoped that it would hep me sleep, but I just woke myself up in the end. I was excited with what things I have planned.