Back in the Jedi council room Obi-wan, Jason, and Anakin relayed their findings. "Track down this bounty hunter you must Obi-wan" Yoda told them. "Most importantly find out who he's working for" Mace added. "What about Senator Amidala and Representative Pandora? they will still need protecting" Obi-wan questioned. "Handle that Jason and your padawan will" Yoda informed. Jason's face remained neutral but inside he was conflicted. Mace turned to Anakin "Anakin escort the senator and Melaena back to their home planet of Naboo they'll be safer there and don't use regular transport travel as refugees" Mace instructed. "As leader of the opposition it will be very difficult to convince Senator Amidala to leave the capital" Jason disagreed, he knew Padme better than anyone and knew she won't back down from something she believed in regardless of the dangers. "Until caught this killer is our judgment she must respect" Yoda stated. "Anakin go to the Senate and ask the Chancellor to speak with her" Mace told them. They bowed and walked out.
In the Chancellor's office Anakin told Palpatine the situation. "I will talk with her Senator Amidala will not disobey a direct order" he told Anakin. "Thank you your excellency" Anakin thanked. "So finally they have given you an assignment, your patience has paid off" Palpatine said as the walked. "Your guidance more than my patience" Anakin said modestly. "You don't need guidance Anakin, in time you'll learn to trust your feelings and then you will be invincible, I have said it many times you are one of the most gifted Jedi I have ever met I can even see you becoming more powerful than any Jedi, more powerful than Master Yoda" Palpatine praised.
Meanwhile in Jedi Temple Jason, Obi-wan, and Yoda and Windu walked down the halls. "I don't think Anakin is ready for this mission yet" Obi-wan stated his concern. "He'll be fine Obi-wan, I'll make sure he doesn't do anything wrong" Jason assured his fellow master. "Besides the trusts it's judgement Obi-wan" Yoda told him. "The boy has exceptional skills" Windu commented. "But he still has much to learn, his abilities have made well arrogant" Obi-wan protested. "Yes yes a flaw more and more common, too sure of themselves even the older more experienced ones" Yoda said sagely. "If the prophecy is true he's the only one that will bring balance to the Force" Windu commented. "I should probably go meet with Padme" Jason said bowing before walking away.
Meanwhile in Melaena's apartment she started packing while Anakin stood before her. "I still don't like the thought of hiding when I can be fighting for what I believe in" Melaena complained. Anakin smiled "you remind me of Master Jason, you both are firm in what is right" he told her fondly recalling when he found that his master never backed down from anything he sought right. Melaena blushes at the praise before returning to packing. "Besides the council has ordered an investigation and it won't be long before Obi-wan catches this bounty hunter" Anakin assured her. "But I didn't come here just to go into hiding, it feels like I'm abandoning my people" Melaena said. "Sometimes we have to let go of our pride and do what is expected of us" Anakin told her. Melaena smiled "Anakin you've grown up" she told him softly. "Master Obi-wan manages not to see it" Anakin said as he moved towards the window to look at the view and hovered a metal ball with the Force. "Don't get me wrong though I'm severely grateful to be his and Master Jason's student, Jason's as powerful as Master Windu and Obi-wan is as wise as Master Yoda, in some ways in many ways I'm ready for the trials but Obi-wan won't let me move on while Jason tells me that I can do anything I set my mind to" Anakin told her causing her to smile fondly. Her brother was always good at motivating others and telling them they can accomplish anything. "That must be frustrating having one mentor saying one thing and one saying something other" Melaena said understandably. "It's worse, Obi-wan over critical and he never listens he doesn't understand it's not fair" Anakin groaned. Melaena stared at him before responding "our mentors have a way of seeing our flaws the most" she told him. Anakin sat down on her bed as she continued packing. "I know" he sighed. "Anakin, don't try to grow up too fast" she said putting a hand on his shoulder. "But I am grown up, you've said it yourself" he said as he stared at her lovingly. Feeling slightly uncomfortable Melaena backed up slightly. "Please don't look at me like that" she muttered softly. "Why not?" Anakin asked smirking a little. "It makes me feel uncomfortable" she answered before grabbing her bags and started walking. "I'm sorry" Anakin muttered before following suit.
At the transport station the group grabbed their things and started out. "Be careful milady" Captain Typho told Padme. "Thank you Captain" Padme said as Jason grabbed her bags. As Anakin started to walk out Obi-wan stopped him. "Anakin don't do anything without consulting myself, Jason or the council" Obi-wan lectured. "Yes master" he obeyed. "I'll unravel this plot quickly milady, you'll be back here in no time" Obi-wan said to Padme giving her a reassuring smile. "Thank you Master Kenobi" she thanked as she walked out. Obi-wan then turned to Jason "Maybe the Force be with you old friend" he said giving him a smile. Jason nodded returning the smile "May the Force be with you" he replied. When Jason, Padme, Anakin, and Melaena got off they walked up the steps of the station. "Suddenly I'm afraid" Padme commented. "This is Anakin's first mission, I am too" Jason joked. "Don't worry we have R2 with us" Anakin joined in causing the others to laugh. Back in the transport ship Obi-wan stared at the four companions with uncertainty. "I hope they don't do anything foolish" he said. "I'd be more concerned the Senator and Melaena doing something than them" Typho commented. "You obviously haven't seen Jason when he's on missions" Obi-wan joked as the transport door shut and carried the two off while Jason's transport flew off.