It has been about two years since that first mission to the unnamed planet. Qyu-Lyen was released, though he was led to believe that he had escaped. He reported back to the Council of Riksha's death, and a funeral was performed. Riksha stayed on the planet, where she recovered from her injuries and was made into a slave. She was kept by the Queen as one of her personal slaves, working in the large palace at the center of the planet's largest city.

Two more attempts to liberate the planet were performed by the Republic, but all failed. Not a single Jedi survived out of these attempts, Qyu-Lyen becoming the only Jedi to ever leave the planet alive. After such devastating defeats, the Republic avoided that planet for a year. Now, attentions have once again turned to the unnamed planet.

Chapter 1

"This doesn't look good."

Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi was talking to the Jedi Council, regarding a small separatist controlled planet. It seemed that the planet was a center for the slave trade market. This gave them a leverage among other Separatist controlled planets, thus making the Republic's job that much more difficult. Not only that, but many neutral planets in the area, tempted by the profits of the market, were turning towards the Separatists.

"No, it does not," agreed Master Windu. "But there is hope. If we liberate the planet, there is a chance that other planets will follow in resisting the Separatists."

Obi-Wan stroked his beard, thinking about this. "It has been about a year since our last attempt at liberating this planet. If I recall correctly, it did not go well."

"Correct, you are. But try again, we must," Master Yoda replied. "Formulate a plan, you will, to bring victory."

"Master Yoda, with all due respect we don't have the resources to launch a full scale invasion. Nor do we have the Jedi to spare to oversee this operation," Obi-Wan pointed out. "In fact, the only Jedi we could spare for such a thing is Anakin."

There was a murmur that passed around the members of the Council. Obi-Wan stood in the center of the room, waiting for the Council to come to a decision. It was Yoda who spoke when they had quieted down. "Able to handle such a mission, do you think young Skywalker is?"

Master Kenobi was silent for a moment, thinking about it. "Well, he does have a knack for beating impossible odds."

"Then go, he will," Yoda concluded. "Prepare him, you must."

"I will do my best," Obi-Wan replied, bowing respectfully to the council before turning and exiting. This was a very risky operation, but if anyone could do it it was Anakin. After walking for a few moments down the hall in silence, Obi-Wan contacted Anakin. Pressing a button on his com link, he spoke into the small device. "Anakin? I have a new mission for you. If you would meet me in the briefing room, it would be much appreciated."

There was a long period of silence, before a reply came through. "Will do, master. I'm on my way."

Anakin had been in the hanger, fiddling with a ship. He was rather bored, since he was currently not assigned to any mission. In fact, he was quite glad that Obi-Wan had contacted him. He slid out from underneath the ship, standing and striding through the hanger and into the temple. He walked down a complex of hallways, before arriving at the briefing room Obi-Wan had asked him to meet him at. The door was open, and Anakin entered, smiling. "What's the mission?" He asked, a hint of eagerness on his tone.

Obi-Wan, who had been studying a hologram thoughtfully, looked up. "It certainly took you long enough to get here."

"Sorry master, I was fixing up a small ship," Anakin responded, as he leaned against the doorframe. "I couldn't exactly leave the engine lying on the ground while I came to talk with you."

"What in the world were you doing that required the engine to be on the ground?" Obi-Wan asked, though he knew he would probably regret asking.

"Well, I was modifying it..."

"I thought you said you were fixing the ship."

Anakin avoided Obi-Wan's gaze. The older Jedi was now standing, arms crossed, looking suspiciously at him. "Don't you have a mission you wanted to talk to me about?" He asked quickly, avoiding explaining what he had been doing.

Obi-Wan sighed, figuring he wouldn't really want to know what Anakin had been up to. "Yes, I do."

He turned back to the hologram, and Anakin walked over to look at it as well. He stood across from his former master, looking at him expectantly.

"You remember the small planet, the one that has oddly gone without a name?"

Anakin nodded. "Sure I do. It's that one that is practically the capital of the slave trade market." He said these words with a bit of bitterness in his voice. "That place is full of despicable people, forcing the innocent victims of the war to serve them."

Already, Obi-Wan was beginning to question whether Anakin was really a good person to send on this mission. He could sense a deep rooted anger within the younger Jedi, which he still had not managed to fully conquer. "That's the one," he said, speaking with caution so that he wouldn't cause Anakin's anger to surface. The young man had been a slave as a boy, and so the topic was rather delicate for him.

"What's the matter Obi-Wan? I can sense anxiety from you. Let me guess, the mission has to do with this planet," Anakin said.

"Yes, the mission has to do with this planet," the Jedi master confirmed. "The Jedi Council has decided that it is time to try and liberate it again."

Anakin was, to be honest, surprised by this. "Didn't half a dozen Jedi die on the previous attempts?"

"That is correct."

"Then why are they trying again? It's been a year since the last attempt, I thought everyone was too afraid to go back."

Obi-Wan held up his hands. "Slow down Anakin."

Anakin complied, closing his mouth and crossing his arms as he waited for Obi-Wan to explain. Why would the Jedi Council try to do this? It was suicide to send anyone to that planet. As much as he hated slavery and despised that filthy planet, the Jedi Masters must be crazy to think they would have better luck this time than any other time. That was saying something for Anakin, since he was usually the kind of person who would persist until he couldn't anymore.

Obi-Wan took a deep breath, before he spoke. "The planet has grown massively influential. It was quite influential before, but now it is even stronger. Every day the Separatists gain control over more planets, who are eager to do business with the unnamed planet." He paused, watching Anakin carefully.

Anakin tried to remain cool and collected, but it was difficult. It always bothered him when he heard about slavery, when he thought of people being treated like worthless dirt, being sold like animals for profit, and being disposed of like they were merely expendable objects. "So this planet, it is a big threat to the Republic." Was all he said, as he worked to keep his emotions in check.

Nodding, Obi-Wan continued. "Yes. The longer that planet stays under Separatist control, the more power the Separatists gain, and the longer this war is drawn out. If we can stop that planet now, we can deal a major blow to the Separatists, and end this war that much sooner. Not to mention all the people we can help."

"I see now why the Jedi Council is so set on liberating the planet," Anakin stated. "What is the plan? And where do I come in? You wouldn't have called me if I wasn't a part of the mission."

"Well actually, you are the mission, and a top secret one at that," Master Kenobi said. Seeing the confused look on his former apprentice's face, he elaborated. "It has been decided that instead of sending an army, only you will be sent to the planet. We need an advantage if we want to win this battle. You must go, and gather information for us. You're job is not to try and free the planet on your own, but to work undercover to uncover the secrets that will allow us to attack again and win." Obi-Wan looked up at Anakin, to be sure the information was being processed.

Anakin looked at the hologram of the planet that was between him and Obi-Wan, listening to the explanation. He would be going alone, to that filthy planet. The thought was a little unsettling, but he was not the sort to back down from a challenge. "I'll do it, Obi-Wan. I'll act as a Republic spy, gather information, and free that planet," he said with a very determined look on his face.

"It will not be that easy," Obi-Wan warned, "The planet is very dangerous, and in all our attempts at liberation all clones and all but one Jedi that were sent have died. It is clear that the native people are loyal to the Separatists. If we are to be successful this time, we must work precisely and carefully."

"So what's your plan, assuming you have one?" Anakin inquired. He was aware it would be dangerous, but he faced danger all the time. It didn't worry him much, what worried him was how well he could control his emotions.

"I have decided that our best tactic is actually one we used in the past. Remember when we had to rescue the Togruta people? You posed as a slave trader, and were welcomed by the queen of that planet. By my calculations, the same tactic should work on this planet as well. The only major differences are that you are not on a rescue mission, and that I will not be joining you. If you become friends with the Queen, your job will become much easier. She must trust you. "

Anakin rolled his eyes. "Oh great, I have to be friends with another slaver Queen," he said somewhat sarcastically. Obi-Wan gave him a look, to which Anakin replied, "don't worry, I'll do it."

Obi-Wan turned off the hologram. "I suppose you should get going then. The sooner you complete this mission, the better."

Anakin nodded, and the pair walked out of the briefing room and towards the hanger. A ship had already been prepped and was waiting. He climbed into the ship, settling down and began pressing buttons. Obi-Wan watched, standing beside the ship while Anakin set a course for the unnamed planet. "Do be careful, and try not to get yourself killed," the older Jedi said.

Anakin smirked. "Don't worry master, I haven't gotten killed on any of my missions yet. I don't plan to start here.'

Obi-Wan gave a slight smile. "Good luck then. Try to call every now and then, if you have anything to report. No one is going to contact you, as that could potentially cause problems."

Anakin nodded in understanding. "I will, master."

With that, the ship lifted off the ground, flying out of the hanger. Obi-Wan Kenobi was left standing there, watching as the ship flew off into the distance. He pressed the button on his com link. "May the Force be with you."

The young Jedi heard this, and smiled. He wouldn't let Obi-Wan down. Pressing another button, the ship jumped to hyperspace.

This chapter is rather short, I know. There will be longer chapters to come, I promise. Reviews would be helpful, let me know if you like the story/ storyline and if you want me to continue.