Herald of the Force
Author Notes: Please note while Harry's magic is gone. Not all of his magical abilities are gone.
Anakin is also not going to be on Naboo during the battle he's on Coruscant. Also Jose19, the Jedi Council was talking about Anakin, not Harry in the last chapter about why they were refusing to train him. Harry was just there as the Barsen'thor.
You guys may notice the scenes are moving a bit fast in this chapter. I'm trying not to make it like the Canon but it will be similar.
This chapter as been beta by LimerickChaos
Chapter 09: Intervention
The sound of the Gungan trumpet's echoed throughout the swamps as the Gungan's and Naboo Resistance Movement began to move into formation as the battle was soon to begin.
The shield generators which were hidden under the ground all came alive. Many of the Naboo Resistance started to climb the trees with their heavy blaster rifles.
Harry and the rest of the task force were getting ready to climb into the bondo's as the first units of the Federation Droid Army appeared on the horizon.
"They took the bait. Let's go." Harry said as he climbs into the bondo.
Just as they were diving in the water, the Federation Droid Tanks could be heard opening firing.
They went through the planet core, and Harry was sure he would have admired the scenery if the situation hadn't been so dire.
They reach Naboo's lake without problem and got into the palace without being detected.
Harry ignited his lightsaber causing the blue blade to glow as the rest of the resistance began its attack on the battle droids stationed outside the hanger.
Padmé watch in amazement as despite her larger forces, the Jedi's were taking down more battle droid than her forces were able to.
The moment the hangar was cleared, Harry immediately got into the Naboo Defence Network.
"Give me a second, your ships shields and guns are outdated. I'm going to calibrate them to become stronger." Harry said.
Padmé stood by him watching him work as he was rearranged the ships weapons and shield generators. When he was done all the ships took off.
"I think the Viceroy is in the throne room." Padmé said.
"Let's go." Harry said.
The door to the palace opens and everyone comes to a stop as a dark figure stood there. A dark feeling swept over them as if paralyzing them in fear.
The Sith Blood Zabrak stood there staring at them with piercing yellow eyes that look far more menacing then anything they've ever seen.
"We'll handle this." Qui-Gon said as he steps in front of the party.
"We'll take the long way." Padmé said as they moved away from the fight. They moved towards the other end as the Sith ignited a lightsaber with two blades on its end.
Harry snap out of his train of thought as three droideka's appeared with shield generators and attack the group. Harry blue lightsaber blocks the incoming fire as the rest of the strike team moved into cover. Harry blocked bolts after bolts before realizing that they were at a disadvantage.
Using the Force, Harry sends a powerful Force Push at the droids launching them out the hangar and over the cliff.
"Let's go." Padmé said as they moved through the halls. They had no trouble until they reach the staircase to the administration level where half a dozen droids were stationed. They immediately opened fire at the group forcing everyone to hide behind the pillars and return fire.
"They can get reinforcement and stall for time as the Viceroy escapes." Harry said as he blocks the incoming fire.
Captain Panaka grits his teeth knowing that Harry was right and their efforts could be in vain. Instead he shoots a window causing it to burst open.
"Go." Captain Panaka said the group moves through the window and quickly stood on the balcony. Sabé and a handful of guards remain behind to hold off the droids.
Harry holds Padmé knowing she didn't have the strength to carry him and herself as well. Once they were on the balcony, Harry places his hand on the window causing it to shatter. They climb in and to their surprise, they didn't see any droids. Moving forward they rush to the throne room but just as they were near, several droideka's appeared surrounding them.
"Put down your weapons. They win this round." Padmé said as she drops her weapon.
Harry hid his lightsaber and put down a blaster as the B1 Battle Droids moved to collect the weapons and move to escort them to the Throne Room where the Viceroy was standing there looking at a monitor.
"This pointless insurrection of yours is over your highness. You're army is defeated, your people are starving. Now sign the treaty and end this pointless struggle. The longer you refuse to sign the treaty the worse things shall become."
"I will sign nothing." Padmé said in a bold and disrespectful tone of voice.
Viceroy Gunray look very shocked at her outburst. The once kind and gentle queen looked furious and frightening.
Viceroy Gunray slaps Padmé.
"You need to behave your highness. Or we'll start executing your people."
"There is nothing you can do to make me sign the treaty. I will die first before I do anything for you." Padmé said despite the red slap on her face.
Viceroy Gunray seemed surprise by her outburst. It was clear he didn't know how to respond.
"Viceroy, your occupation of our planet has ended." Sabé shouted as she and her soldiers walks in the room and opens fire at the battle droids.
Harry ignites his lightsaber and cutting down the battle droids. The Viceroy was clearly a coward as he immediately ducked behind the desk with Rune Haako as the Battle Droids were cut down. When it was over, everyone grab a battle droids weapon and surrounded the viceroy.
"Now Viceroy, we will discuss my treaty."
"Don't be stupid. I can be quite generous. I will buy anyone who gets me off world a planet." The viceroy said.
"There are some things money can never buy Viceroy. One of them is honor." Harry said as he points his blue blade at the viceroy's throat.
One Month Later
Seev Palpatine was walking in the dark corridors as his true self, Darth Sidious. The capture of the Viceroy had been a devastating blow. Naboo was holding onto to him and the Republic and Trade Federation had to pay a large bail-out just to get him out of Naboo's custody.
However the Queen wasn't pleased with Senator Palpatine's actions. She removed him as Senator and placed Jar Jar Binks; a Gungan as Representative of Naboo until another Senator could be found. It got worse as House Palpatine assets were seized by the Queen. Palpatine was now penniless. However while he may have been made penniless publicly, he still had connections and power as Darth Sidious.
Everything had to be re-examined. He thought for sure the Trade Federation forces would be enough, but the Queen not only managed to get the savage Gungan's to help her, but she and a small task force of inexperienced and untrained men and women managed to defeat him.
It was an insult.
He, a Sith Lord, defeated in his plans by a teenage girl and a small band of buffoons.
The loss of Darth Maul was a great one at that. Maul however proved somewhat useful when he killed Qui-Gon Jinn. He was also thankful to the Jedi Master who alerted him to Anakin Skywalker. A boy, with a lot of power and potential.
The greatest threat to his well laid out plans was Thane Harry Potter. The boy had proven to not be as inexperienced as he originally thought and had somehow gained the complete trust of the Queen. He also spoke reason to her and got her to see his point of view. The Queen, whom he once thought as someone he could easily manipulate was instead proving to be a thorn in his side.
He got his revenge though. It took him some time to set up, but the rumors were now spreading that Thane Harry Potter was really a high ranking member of the Exchange. Sidious made sure no connection could be trace back to Palpatine who set the rumors and 'evidence' but he had to be careful. Chancellor Valorum was on his way to Naboo to settle the matter personally with several members of the Jedi Council.
Sidious walks into a clearing where a table stood in the middle. Several people who were sitting down immediately rose and knelt as Sidious appeared in the room.
Governor Wilhuff Tarkin was perhaps the most powerful non-force user in the room. Next to him was Count Dooku, now known as Darth Tyranus; Sidious' new apprentice. A powerful one at that.
"Welcome my friends. My plans have been stopped for now, but there is still room for adjustments. We have much to discuss before the New Order can take its rightful place as rulers of the Galaxy." Sidious said.
Naboo
"The charges are ridiculous. Thane Potter is not a member of the Exchange." Governor Bibble said om protest as the Republic's Justice Court Representative read the charges to everyone in the room.
"Someone is trying to divert attention away from the Trade Federation's crimes. They want the justice department to instead focus their time on me." Harry said.
"Disturbing, these events are." Yoda said.
"There isn't much we can do."
"Thane Potter, I can do my best to end these rumors but the fact is that once they end…"
"The Federation crimes will have gone away. No, someone doesn't want the Federation to fall." Harry said.
"You could accept some punishment from the Republic. It would halt the investigation and allow us to attack the Federation in courts again.
"By that time, not much will be done. No, something needs to happen now Chancellor." Padmé said.
"Banishment." Harry said.
Silence filled the hall. Everyone look at Harry as if praying he wasn't suggesting what he said.
"I am to be banished from the Republic. Never again able to return. This will stop all the rumors and accusations on me and will allow the Republic to once again focus on the Trade Federation."
"You don't have to do this." Chancellor Valorum said.
"I agree, don't." Padmé said with pleading eyes.
"Action needs to be done now. If we don't act soon, then the Federation will walk away and come back stronger. If I do this, the Justice Department can now focus on the Federation and whatever hope they had that the negative attention would go away will now be focused on them again. This will put them under pressure. I can only hope justice will be dealt with."
"I will give you one week to leave Republic space." Chancellor Valorum said in defeated tones. It was clear he wasn't happy about the decision.
"Thank you Chancellor." Harry said as he bowed his head.
Everyone got up and left leaving Harry and Padmé alone. Harry embraces Padmé who was crying in his arms. He could feel her tears coming out as no words could express what she was feeling.
"Will I, ever see you again?" Padmé asks her boyfriend.
Author Notes: So ends the Story. Not quite the happy ever after you guys were hoping for. Don't worry; I got another surprise for you guys.