Coruscant, the central system of the Republic. The beautiful city planet home of the Senate and the Jedi Order was expecting some visitors. None other than the newly elected Senator Padme Amidala, Jedi Knight Jason Pandora, and his sister Melaena Pandora. As the star ship flew into orbit along with its trio of star fighter escorts one of Naboo's guards signaled their arrival. "Senator we're making our final approach onto Coruscant" he said to her. "Very good Lieutenant" she answered as they descended onto the landing platform. The star fighter on the left contained R2-D2 landed and the female pilot stepped out. The one on the right stepped and removed his helmet to be Captain Typho. The pilot that flew the star fighter in the front walked over a hood draped over his back and two lightsabers on his belt. "We made it" Typho said as two guards and Melaena and the Senator walked down the ramp. "I guess I was wrong there was no danger at all" Typho said before the pilot with the lightsabers looked at something in the distance. "Get down!" he said as a missile hit the star ship. When the smoke cleared a barrier is seen surrounding the Senator. He removed his helmet revealing to be Jason and ran over to Melaena and the Senator who now revealed to be Corde, one of Padme's decoy's. "Are you alright?" he asked her before they both nodded "thank you Master Jedi" Corde thanked as the female pilot removed her own helmet revealing to be Padme Amidala herself. Jason turned to her "we must get everyone to safety, I'll contact the Jedi council to discuss this matter" Jason told her. "Agreed" Typho said. "I shouldn't of come back, Corde and Melaena almost got hurt" she told them. "This vote is very important you're doing your duty and Corde did hers now come" Typho said as Padme stood in place. "Senator Amidala please" Typho said sternly. Padme nodded as Jason put up his hood and everyone went over to the Senate tower.
Meanwhile in the Chancellor's office the Jedi council sat in front of Chancellor Palpatine discussing their concerns. "I don't know how much longer I can hold off the vote my friends, more and more star systems are joining the Separatists" Palpatine told them. "If they do break away-" Mace windu started before being interrupted by Palpatine. "I will not let this Republic that stood for a thousand years be split in two, my negotiations will not fail" Palpatine stated determinedly. "If they do you must realize there aren't enough Jedi to protect the Republic, we're keepers of the peace not soldiers" Windu told him. "Master Yoda? do you really think it'll come to war?" Palpatine asked him. Yoda sighed "the dark side clouds everything, impossible to see the future is" he said as a hologram form of a Rodian appeared. "The Loyalist Commitee has arrived my lord" He told Palptatine. "Good" Palpatine answered. "Shall I send them in?" he asked. Palpatine nodded "send them in" he said as the door opened. "We will discuss this matter later" Palpatine said as Padme, Jar Jar, Senator Bail Organa and Jason walked inside. "Senator Amidala your attack on the landing platform terrible, seeing you alive brings warm feelings to my heart" Yoda told her before bowing to Jason who returned the courtesy. "Do you know who is behind this attack?" Padme asked straight to the point. "We've traced it to a couple of smugglers" Windu answered. Padme disagreed "I think Count Dooku is behind it" she said. "He's a political idealist not a murderer" Ki-Adi-Mundi answered. "Don't forget my lady Count Dooku was once a Jedi he wouldn't assasinate anyone it's not his character" Windu reminded her. Jason who still had his hood on shook his head "I disagree Master, everyone believed it wasn't in his character to leave the Order and yet he did just that" Jason told him. "But for certain Senator in grave danger you are" Yoda stated. "Master Jedi might I suggest the Senator be placed under the protection of your graces?" Palpatine inputted. "Do you think that's a wise decision under these stressful times?" Bail asked. "Chancellor if i may comment I don't believe-" Padme started. "That the situation is that serious?" Palpatine finished as Jason glared under his hood slightly. "Oh but I do Senator I realize all to well that the condition of security might be disruptive for you but perhaps someone who you are familiar with, and friend like Master Kenobi?" he asked. "That's possible, he's just returned from a mission" Windu said. "With all do respect Chancellor I'm more than capable of protecting the Senator on my own" Jason said. "Powerful you may be Jason, but protect her alone you can not" Yoda lectured him causing him to bow his head slightly. Master Yoda always had his way of making him feel like a youngling again. Palpatine sighed "do it for me my lady please, the thought of losing you is unbearable" Palpatine told her causing her to sigh in defeat. Windu then turned to her "I'll have Obi-wan report to you immediately my lady" he said. "Thank you Master Windu" Padme thanked as they walked out of the Chancellor's office.
At the place Padme and Melaena were staying Obi-wan Kenobi and a now nineteen year old Anakin Skywalker stood in the elevator as Anakin fumbled with his robes anxiously. Taking notice Obi-wan amusedly addressed him "you seem a little on edge" he said. Anakin shook his head "not at all" he denied. "I haven't seen you this tense since we fell into those nests of gundarks" Obi-wan commented. "You and Jason fell into that nightmare Master and I rescued you remember" Anakin gloated smiling. "Oh, yes" Obi-wan admitted chuckling causing Anakin to chuckle as well. "You're sweating relax, take a deep breath" Obi-wan instructed. "I haven't seen them in ten years Master" Anakin told him. "This wouldn't have anything to do with a certain fellow Jedi's younger sister would it?" Obi-wan said smirking causing Anakin's eyes to widen. "How did you-?" he said causing Obi-wan to laugh loudly. "Anakin me and Jason both have noticed your obvious affection ever since you were nine years old" Obi-wan told him with a raised eyebrow. "I guess I should work on not forming attactments?" he asked dejectedly. Obi-wan however shook his head "just remember what Jason's been teaching you, time and place" he instructed. Anakin nodded as the elevator came to a stop. The two were greeted by a very enthusiastic Jar Jar "Obi? Obi! Mesa so smilin to seein yousa!" he said shaking Obi-wan's hand furiously. "It's good seeing you again Jar Jar" Obi-wan greeted as they were led into the room. "Senator Padme thesa pallow's here, looky looky Senator thesa Jedi arrived" Jar Jar introduced as Padme, Jason, and Melaena walked over to greet their friends. "It's great pleasure to see you again my lady" Obi-wan greeted Padme. "It's been far too long Master Kenobi" she replied noticing Anakin looking around nervously. "Anakin, my goodness you've grown" Padme said before hugging him. "Thank you Padme" Anakin said before taking notice of Melaena. Her light brown hair that was always in a bun was spread down to her shoulders and she wore a light blue dress with crystals lined on the edges. She took notice of Anakin staring and blushed lightly "you've grown quite a bit since we saw each other Anakin" she said smiling. Anakin smiled bashfully "so have you, well more beautiful I mean uh not that you never looked beautiful but-" he stumbled causing her to giggle. "Oh Anakin you'll always be that little boy I met on Naboo" she said causing him to blush. "Indeed, except now he's a stuttering teenager fawning over a girl" Jason joked causing Melaena to smack him on the shoulder "OW" he said overdramatically. She glared at him pouting slightly as the group walked "our presense will be invisible my lady I can assure you" Obi-wan told her. "I'm Captain Typho of her majesty's security service I'm grateful you're here Master Kenobi the situation is more dangerous than the Senator will admit" Typho told them. "I don't need more security I need answers I want to know who's trying to kill me" Padme admitted glancing at Jason briefly. "With all due respect my lady we're here to protect you not start an investigation" Obi-wan told her. "We will find out who's trying to kill you Padme, I promise" Anakin interrupted causing Jason and Obi-wan looked at him in warning "we will not exceed our mandate my young padawan learner" Jason told him sternly. "I was referring to the interest in protecting her Master of course" Anakin assured. "We will not go through this again Anakin and you will pay attention to mine and Obi-wan's lead" Jason lectured. "Why?" Anakin asked causing Jason to narrow his eyes. "What" he said warning Anakin. "Why else would we be assigned to protect her if not to find the killer, it's overkill investigation is applied in our mandate" Anakin amended. "We will do exactly as the council has instructed Anakin" Obi-wan told him. "Learn your place young one" Jason warned him before his gaze softened. He didn't like when he had to lecture Anakin since the two were close as brothers since the attack on Naboo but sometimes he required to use tough love. "Perhaps with merely your presence the mystery surrounding this threat will be revealed, now if you'll excuse me I shall retire" Padme said before heading to her room and glancing at Jason as her gaze softened sadly. Jason sighed heavily and turned his attention to his fellow Jedi. "I certainly are grateful to having you here" Typho said smiling slightly "I'll have every officer on every floor with me inside the control center" as he and Obi-wan walked out. "Mesa bustin with happiness to be seeing you again Ani" Jar Jar told Anakin smiling widely. Anakin looked on as Melaena and Padme walked in their room "Melaena hardly recognized me Jar Jar, I've thought about her everyday since we've parted, she's forgotten me completely" Anakin said sadly. "Shesa happy, happy than mesa seen in a long long time" Jar Jar told him. Jason approached the two with his arms folded in front of him "Anakin don't focus on the negative, be mindful of your thoughts" he said before smiling "she was pleased to see you, now lets check the security" Jason said as he led Anakin to the control center.