Chapter 6:
Reunion
Captain's Log: Supplemental: Doctor Crusher's tests are continuing. The plans have been analyzed fully and negotiations are proceeding. Both the droids from the Princess' ship, Tantive IV have been cleaned and examined fully and returned to service. The body suit and armor have been removed from the famed Sith Lord, recognized as the former Jedi, Anakin Skywalker. Our only course now is to find Obi-Wan Kenobi. Question is: Will the General we remember, remember us?
"Away Team to Transporter Room 4." Picard, Troi, Crusher, Data, and Geordi, with Worf, make their way down to the planet of Tatooine. With their guests with them, Picard asks around, in Tatooine garments, for anyone who knows Obi-Wan Kenobi. Picard returns to the group, "No one seems to know where the general could be." Data suggested, "With the DNA Dr. Crusher took of the general as a young man, we could trace his bio-signature." "Is our tricorders adaptable to the environment?" "Geordi and I have found a way that leaves little interference when conducting scans, Captain." "Make it so." Beverley and Data work together. Picard walks toward the healed former Jedi. "General Skywalker, do you recognize this place?" "Very much, Captain. I was born not far from here. This is Mos Eisley's spaceport." "Confirmed, sir." Data said. "Captain, we must look out for Imperial troops, they may be under orders from the Emperor." "I agree with Mr. Worf, Captain." Tarkin explained. "If the Emperor doesn't know already that Lord Vader has gone through a change, he soon will. He may be posting troops all over this planet." "Why?" Picard asked. "Because that's what I would do." Skywalker said.
Data approached Picard, "Captain, the doctor and I have found the DNA sequence that matches Obi-Wan Kenobi." "Where?" "Approximately 30 miles south, sir." "Possibly the Dune Sea, Captain." Anakin said. "Dangerous?" "Tusken Raiders are vicious creatures, Captain. They trust no one and will kill everyone that walks on their territory." "Understood. Mr. Data and…Mr. Worf." Picard calls on the Klingon. "You two take point, Anakin will take the rear." "Aye, sir." So the group went to the Dune Sea to find the famed Jedi Master.
After a few rest stops and a few run ins with the Sand People, the group found the hut where Obi-Wan Kenobi lived. "Mr. Worf." The Klingon former security chief entered first, but not until he saw a raised lightsaber. "Who are you?" "I am Worf, second officer of the USS Enterprise." "And what brings you here?" "We're looking for you, General." Picard spoke up. "We could use your assistance in a very delicate matter."
"Picard? Captain Picard?" "Yes, General, an honor to meet you at last." "Yes and I believe you have brought some guests." "Yes, sir, may I present my officers: Lt. Commander Data; Chief Engineer Geordi LaForge, our CMO, Dr. Beverley Crusher, and our guests, some of whom I believe you know." Obi-Wan looked at the middle-aged man. "Anakin?" Obi-Wan looked at Picard. "How is this possible? He's supposed to be in a suit." "We received a distress call from him." "I felt something familiar in the Force, myself, Captain." Obi-Wan looks at Leia, "And you, my dear are the one who is trying to find me." "Yes, General Kenobi, I've been asked by the leadership of Alderaan to find you and and bring you to my planet to help us against the Empire." "And you?" "I'm a prisoner of the crew of the starship Enterprise. I am Grand Moff Tarkin." "Captain, keep that man in chains, he's allied with the Emperor." "We plan to do so, sir." "Wait right here." Obi-Wan went into his hut and packed his things. "Now, I won't be needed this hut, nor this ghastly hot planet." Obi-Wan looks at Picard, "Captain, I formerly ask that you reserved a room on your ship. We have a lot to do and not enough time to do it. By now, the Emperor believes a rebel base is hidden somewhere and will stop at nothing until it and the planet it is found on is destroyed. We must leave at once." "Understood, sir." The Enterprise captain signaled the Enterprise to beam up. Grand Moff Tarkin was returned to his ship and to tell the Emperor that he has failed in his role as commanding officer. He does so, at his own peril. Meanwhile, the group approaches Alderaan.
The group approaches the capital city of Alderaan and meet with Bail Organa and his wife. Captain Picard and Bail exchanges handshakes and make pleasantries to the rest of the crew. Bail looks at Anakin Skywalker and says, "Master Skywalker, welcome to Alderaan. We will gently put you in custody of the Alderaanian people. In cooperating with us, you will give any and all information about the current whereabouts of the Emperor and what his plans are. Do you wish to cooperate? May I remind you that failure to do so would lead to sentence of imprisonment." "Yes, I will cooperate." "Good. Captain Picard, while it is not necessary for you to remain, you may see how Alderaan puts their war criminals on trial." "I understand. If you need any statements from myself or my crew, please feel free to inquire." "Thank you, Captain."
As the Organa administrators gathered near the Capitol Dome, General Kenobi found his seat near the Seal of the Rebellion. The gavel was brought down and the meeting has come to order. "Ladies and Gentlemen. Tonight we honor the presence of the last of the remaining Jedi Knights of the Old Republic. A hero of the Clone Wars and a "strange old hermit" as he's commonly called now on Tatooine." Laughter filled the silence. "The chair recognizes the honorable general and Master of the Force Obi-Wan Kenobi." Applause and cheer filled the room as Obi-Wan Kenobi made his way to the podium, facing the western wall.
"Your Majesties, honorable representatives of the Rebellion and the Senate. I am Obi-Wan Kenobi. In latter years, I've taken the pseudonym Ben. You may call me what you like. I'm still me." Laughter filled the silence, again. "I've come to ask that even though we've only been here a short time and with the most recent arrest of the enemy Darth Vader, I ask Your Majesty to place Lord Vader in my custody and in the custody of the crew of the Enterprise.. He has renounced the ways of the Sith, his name and practice of the Dark Arts." Little conversations were going, but not enough to ask for silence. "And where would Vader go from here, Master Kenobi?" "To Coruscant, Your Majesty" "What does Vader mean to you that is so important that you have him, Master General?" "Years ago, I trained him in the ways of the Force. Only he had a different name: Anakin Skywalker." "The 'Hero with No Fear?" Bail asks. "The same, sir." Kenobi answered. "And what precipitated that "Skywalker" have the mask that the crew of the Enterprise showed us from their data pads?" "Through the deceit of the Emperor and my duel with him on Mustafar, almost 20 years ago." "And do you think he'll be able to resist the temptation of the Dark Side again? What if he's playing you and wishing to return to his master, Palpatine?" Kenobi stood his ground, "If I sensed deceit in Anakin, I'd know about his intentions, sir." Bail looked over at the Captain of the Enterprise, "Mr. Picard, do you agree with the assessment?" "My counselor is Betazoid, with my recent communiqués with her, she would agree with the general." "Thank you, Captain." Picard sat down.
"Bring him before us", Bail order and the gavel went down. "This court is adjourned for recess for one hour's time for meals."