Herald of the Force
Author Notes: This chapter is short, but i'll try to make the next one longer.
This chapter as been beta by LimerickChaos
Chapter 02: Cloak of Darkness
It has been almost eight months since Harry found himself in a strange galaxy. He has been serving six of these months as an adviser to the Queen of Naboo. Despite being young, the leaders of Naboo recognize him as an intelligent and wise young man.
After two months serving as the Queen's advisor, she declared him Thane of Naboo. Which was a high honor for someone like him. This meant his authority could rival the Queen's. So long as he never attempted to seize power for himself. However Harry had no intentions of seizing the throne and was just happy serving as an advisor.
However all the changed about a month ago when the Trade Federation appeared and formed a blockade around the entire planet. The moment they did, Harry sent a message to Senator Palpatine and Chancellor Valorum for help.
The Queen was lost and confused, unsure how to handle the situation and hoping that negotiations would force the Trade Federation into a settlement. Word was sent to Naboo that Ambassadors were sent by the Supreme Chancellor to end the blockade.
However things turn for the worse; the Federation apparently had no interest in ending the blockade as their security detect Federation ships descending upon the planet and capturing every city on the planet.
Now Harry found himself without a weapon, and walking with the Queen and her small group of protectors. Of course Harry knew Queen Amidala's double Sabé was pretending to be the Queen in case something should happen.
Harry shook his head clear of thoughts and tried to pay attention to what was being said.
"Just how do you plan to explain this invasion to the Senate?" Governor Bibble said as the Viceroy of the Trade Federation Nute Gunray and his associate Rune Haako.
"The Queen and I shall sign a treaty that will legitimize our occupation here. I have assurances that it will be ratified by the Senate."
"I will not cooperate." Sabé said.
"Now, now your highness. We have alternate means to persuade you to see things from our point of view. Please keep in mind your highness the longer you wait, your people will begin to suffer." "Commander!"
"Yes sir."
"Process them."
"Captain, take them to camp four."
"Roger, roger."
Feeling a shove in his back Harry walks forwards feeling a sense of dread inside of his stomach.
Walking down the street he could see a lot of people being rounded up by Battle droids. Harry hated this sight and knew he had to do something.
Harry snapped out of his train of thought when he notices two human males and a gungan jumps down in front of them and attack the B1 Battle Droids with lightsabers. It was over rather quickly as the battle droids didn't know what to do.
"We should leave the streets your highness." The older man said as he gestures her to an alley way.
"Get their weapons." Captain Panaka said as he and the security guards pick up the E-5 Blasters. Harry follows and listens closely.
"We're ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor."
"You're negotiations seem to have failed, Ambassador." Governor Bibble said in annoyance.
"The negotiations never took place. It's urgent we make contact with the Republic."
"They've knocked out all of our communications." Captain Panaka said.
"Do you have any transports?" The Jedi asks.
"In the main hanger. This way." Captain Panaka said as he led them to the main hanger.
It was strange they didn't run into any battle droids on their way to the hanger. When they got there, Harry could see why.
"There are too many of them."
"They won't be a problem. You're highness, under the circumstances I suggest you come to Coruscant with us."
"Thank you Ambassador. But my place is with my people."
"They will kill you if you stay." Qui-Gon said in a stern voice.
"They wouldn't dare." Governor Bibble said in anger.
"They need her to sign a treaty to make this invasion of theirs legal. They can't afford to kill her." Captain Panaka added.
"There is something else behind all this your highness. There is no logic in the Federation move here. All my instincts tell me they will kill you." Qui-Gon said.
"Our only hope is for the Senate to side with us. Senator Palpatine will need your help." Governor Bibble said.
Harry could tell that Sabé was confused and didn't know what to do. She was about to blow her cover so Harry spoke.
"We should go. We cannot stay your highness. If the Senate learns of this unprovoked invasion, then the Trade Federation will be finish. We could end this at the Capital. If you stay, we will be hunted every day. Our best choice is to present our case before the Senate."
Everyone was looking at him as this was the first time he had spoken since the invasion. Padmé gave a small smile, one that few were able to catch but the Jedi didn't.
"Then I will plead our case before the Senate. Be careful Governor." Sabé said as several guards stayed behind with the Governor as the small group enter the hanger.
"An extremely well-put together little droid your highness. Without a doubt, it manage to save the ship as well as our lives." Captain Panaka said as he finishing telling them what happen during their escape.
"It is to be commended. What is its number?"
"R2-D2, your highness."
"Thank you R2-D2," R2 gave several happy chirps at the comment. "Padmé, clean this droid up the best you can. It deserves our gratitude. Continue Captain."
Captain Panaka looked indecisive and turns to Qui-Gon to finish.
"You're highness our hyperdrive was damaged during the escape. We cannot make it to Coruscant or the Core Worlds. The only safe place to repair and refuel the ship is a small planet in the outer rim called Tatooine. We should be safe from any Federation eyes there."
"What troubles you Captain Panaka?" Sabé asks.
"Tatooine is controlled by the Hutt Cartel."
"None the less, I think we should go there." Harry said. "We need time to remain out of sight."
"What is troubling you Thane Potter?"
"Something Viceroy Gunray said. He said, he had assurances that the treaty would be legitimized in the Senate. Only a Senator could have made such a promise."
Silence filled the ship as everyone took in what Harry was saying.
Author Notes: Hope you guys enjoy and sorry it was so short. I'll try to make them longer. any suggestions are welcome.