"If what Obi-Wan said is true, and this Darth Maulus is more powerful than you, my Master, the Order may be doomed," Mace Windu said as he and Master Yoda walked through the gardens the night after Obi-Wan informed them of Darth Maulus.
"Hmmmm. Learn more we must."
Mace nodded in agreement.
"This one Sith could mean the end of the Jedi if we cannot find a way to stop him."
Even as he said it, the thought made the Council member nervous.
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Qui-Gon paced about the hangar like a caged animal. He had not been very pleased to hear that Count Dooku would be accompanying him this time to Naboo.
Dooku was late, and Qui-Gon did not to delay any longer than needed. With ever moment, Obi-Wan had more time to prepare somehow for his arrival and attack.
He gave a frustrated growl.
"Are you a person or an animal?"
Qui-Gon whirled, his face and eyes filled with anger. He grabbed Dooku by the arm and, none too gently, yanked him into the transport. He would not let Obi-Wan get away this time.
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Obi-Wan and Anakin were restless. They felt a disturbance in the Force.
Guards were on duty in the palace and city at all times, keeping an close watch for Darth Maulus, thought Obi-Wan knew that they had little chance of stopping him.'
Anakin and Padme worried about him, for he had slept very little since Darth Maulus' attack.
Why was the Sith out for Obi-Wan's blood?
Anakin had a bad feeling that they were soon going to find out.