Chapter 5:
Spock before the Council
After the Vulcan Mind Meld with Anakin, Spock decided to go the Jedi Temple. Many Padawans thought that he was a Jedi, so they called him "Master." (Not knowing his name, though.) Spock entered the door and the Council was sitting, conversing. Mace Windu looked up. "Hello, sir. I don't think we've met." Spock replied, "We have not, sir. I am Ambassador Spock, a colleague of Captain Picard." Mace Windu stood and shook hands with him. "What brings you to our Temple, Ambassador?"
"I have had an interesting discussion with one your Padawans, an Anakin Skywalker." Mace Windu sat once again, "Yes, he's well-known on the Council."
"He has informed me that you on the Council do not trust him. Am I correct to believe that assumption?" "Yes, but it really shouldn't be your concern, Ambassador, that is strictly the business of the Council." Spock bowed his head in reverence. "Indeed; however, I felt it important to tell you that he has had some nightmares of late." "Jedi don't have nightmares, Mr. Ambassador." Ki-Adi Mundi replied. "Surely, you must be mistaken." "While you may not call them "nightmares" these dreams do trouble him. And I believe that if these dreams predict a future he doesn't want, perhaps we should help him." Mace Windu, "Whatever these "dreams" are, we will handle it, Ambassador." Yoda spoke up, "What dreams does he have, hm? A danger to him, hm?" "I am uncertain, sir. The dreams focus on the young learner's mother." "How do you know this?" Mace Windu asked. "I have seen them. Vulcans have the ability to see into the minds of others. It is called a mind-meld. You may call it "mind-reading" or "psychosis". But a Vulcan mind-meld is much deeper. One mind may be abnormal, whereas a mind which is considered normal takes on the abnormal mind, freeing the former from losing focus on his duty. I have felt some the pain and sadness and grief that your apprentice is feeling. If you wish it to continue, I will drop the matter; however-" "We understand you wish to help, Mr. Ambassador, but Anakin can be trained to control his feelings and leave his mother out of his mind." "This is not a one-time occurrence, Masters. This has happened for some time." "We will talk to him. Now, if you'll excuse us, Ambassador." Windu motioned the ambassador to the door. "Thank you for your attention, gentlemen." Spock held up his hand, split his fingers and said, "Live Long and Prosper."
Spock returned to the ship and spoke to Picard and the crew. "Well," Picard said, "either we do something to help Anakin; or we leave it as is." Picard looked around, "Suggestions." Counselor Troi-Riker: "Captain, given what Ambassador Spock has said about Anakin's dreams, if there is some way to allleviate his pain from his dreams, perhaps if what he's dreaming is real, perhaps we should do something to prevent this occurrence." "But, would disrupt the known timeline?" Geordi asked. Data inputed, "Captain, given my limited knowledge on "dreaming", from my predecessor, I believe I must concur with Counselor Riker." "Why, Data?" "Well, sir, if we can help Anakin and his mother, he may be able to take his training more seriously, and not rush his duties or obligations in his assignments. In addition, it may allow the Council to trust him more."
"Mr. Data, I believe that if that is what Ambassador Spock alluded to," Picard looking at Spock, who nodded, "then I believe that we have no other choice than to help Anakin. Question now is, should we tell Obi-Wan?"
After the meeting, Picard went to Obi-Wan's quarters on the Bridge, who has returned to the ship after his meeting with Dexter Jexter. "Captain, what you're proposing is absolutely out of the question! This'll go against the Jedi Code." "I understand your position, Mr. Kenobi; but I believe that your mistrust in him is overbearing. " "I trust Anakin with my life!" Spock: "Indeed, you trust as a person, perhaps as a protector and a fine soldier, but not as an apprentice. He wishes to speed his training, partially because he things of his mother." "And Padme, as well." "Padme?" "The Senator?" Troi asked. "The same." Trio looked at Picard, "Captain, I have sensed this, too, in my discussions with, although he never revealed them to me, in the open." Obi-Wan: "Attachment is forbidden. Possession is forbidden. No, I cannot help you. I will not."
"We understand your position, Mr. Kenobi. We apologize if we have offended you."
The crew started to leave; Data and Spock remained. "Have you acquired the identity of the dart used on the assassin?" "Oh, yes, thank you reminding me. My source says that the dart came from a planetary system called Kamino. The Jedi Archives don't have it, but source says it's there." "Perhaps the Archives are incomplete." "No, the administrator insists the information is accurate. I consulted with Master Yoda and one of the younglings said that "someone erased it from the Archive memory", which I find impossible to believe." "Sabotage?" Spock suggested. "That is illogical." Data: "I agree, Ambassador. What would be your next move, sir?" "Take a shuttle to Kamino."
Spock suggested, "May I join you?" "I don't see why not." Spock approached the com panel, "Spock to Captain Picard." "Go ahead, Ambassador." "Master Kenobi and I will be leaving the Enterprise for a planetary system called Kamino. I require a shuttlepod, under my authority." "I'll make sure you're accommodated, sir. Is Commander Data joining you?" "I do not believe that is necessary, he may return to the Bridge." Data nodded and exited the cabin. "We'll give you a report when we return. Suffice it to say, we're not sure how long we'll be gone. Please keep the Enterprise in orbit of this planet, unless I deem otherwise." "Yes, sir." "Master Kenobi?"
The two gentlemen left.