Chapter 3:
Council's Decision
After his meeting with the Chancellor, Anakin gives his report to the Jedi Council. Yoda warned, "Allow this appointment lightly, the Council does not." "I understand." Mace Windu was stern, "You're on this Council, but we do not grant you the rank of Master." "What?" Picard, who was not asked to visit, came in. "Anakin, please. Councilmen, I ask that we not say things that'll anger the young man." "You are out of line, Captain." "I understand, Mr. Windu, but I must implore you to make a decision on this." "The Council does not approve. We will challenge this, but at some other time." Mace Windu looked at Anakin, "Take a seat, young Skywalker." "Yes, Master. Forgive me." Mace Windu then looked at Picard, "Why have you come uninvited, Captain? This had better be good." "I have sources that tell me that the chancellor is up to something sinister and may have been for some time. I cannot elaborate. For now, all we can tell you is that we are in a middle of a private investigation and for further information, I'd like you to meet a Federation ally." Picard had a bag in his hand and he dropped it. Within seconds, the bag became a gelatinous goo and rose up and became the image of the Founder, Odo. Mace Windu stepped back, almost wielded his lightsaber. "That is not necessary, sir, I am not an imposter." "Who are you?" "I am Odo, my species is irrelevant to the investigation. Through the suggestion of Captain Picard, I have joined this crew in its investigation into your enemies, known as the Sith. With the help of Commander Worf, we have installed surveillance devices throughout the Chancellor's office. Hopefully soon, we'll find something credible to end this long fought war. For now, all we ask is for patient and when we need it, cooperation. I'm sure your Master can concur with that." Yoda agreed. "Cooperation, we can give." Odo left and Picard followed him.
The Council continued in it's search for Grievous and discussed the droid attack on the Wookies on Kashyyk.