Chapter 8

Important Note: I have edited all the previous chapters, either making grammar corrections, fixing up my writing style or modifying an entire scene so it fits what I found out about F-Zero. I suggest re-reading this entire fanfic before continuing.

Other than that, sorry for not being able to update for a while (10 weeks actually)! I promise to not lose my charger ever again, that made me not able to write (along with the fact that I lost inspiration for fanfiction due to me creating an original story and reading the Harry Potter series).

Padmé Amidala and her children, along with the people meant to guard the Nubian senator, along with Handmaidens, were pushed forward by few robots and humans. Goroh smiled, as he saw all the women, men and kids be forced to kneel in front of him.

Few figures walked forward, they were the Jedi Council, robes billowing, wearing shades of white and beige, lightsabers at hip, these twelve stopped on the side of Goroh and Genie, with the prisoners in between.

The Jedi Council, after being told by Samurai Goroh about the Nubian Senator, had come using their own Realm Remote. They had been given two, with one given to Jedi Kenobi and Tano.

At this point, even the Council was wondering where they were.

"Greetings. I am Don Genie, Head Mogul of the Universal Traders Co." Genie introduced himself to the collective of twelve from another realm.

Master Yoda, though the leader of the Council, was not leading the negotiations, as one Council Member introduced himself, "Mace Windu. Jedi Master of the Council."

The atmosphere was terse in the building, with no-one having any idea what would happen, except for the fact that they needed to convince the other side to give up something for another thing.

"Now… to discuss the terms of contract, we are willing to give you the prisoner…" Goroh started, making Windu's eyebrow rise, "In return for technology…"

"What technology?" Asked Shaak Ti, sternly

"High-Class Republic technology that is used in your vehicles, we do not know much about your realm, but we are aware that you have more technology than we do." Genie stated

These words started the discussion about Republic Technology and the Nubian Prisoners, also the F-Zero machines that were planned to be modified. The Jedi Council and the two F-Zero racers continued to set their own terms.

Outside the warehouse, It was ultimately near Anakin Skywalker when Ahsoka set the final robots to move towards the base itself. She honestly felt a bit queasy, hoping that whoever gave Falcon the technology was trustable.

"Are you okay Snips?" The Jedi Knight behind her asked in concern

"Ani…", Ahsoka called her former Master, while not knowing what possessed her to call him that, "Hopefully this goes out all well."

"Erm…", Anakin awkwardly shuffled his feet, he knew how emotional Ahsoka became after he went to the F-Zero Realm, "I shall be with you. Always. This mission will go well, and we will have rescued Padmé, Samurai Goroh will be apprehended."

Ahsoka felt another pang of jealousy at that, along with a wave of sadness, she knew Anakin and Padmé had married before she and Anakin had met. When the Tongruta got older, she realised that she felt attraction to Anakin, and when the man had been taken to the F-Zero realm, she had been devastated, as she had lost her loved one.

What Ahsoka feared now, is that the mission had a high-risk due to their small group being outnumbered… but even if they left the warehouse alive, Anakin would be in love with Padmé, and Ahsoka would be ignored all over again.

"Anyway, you get to your vehicle, we need to do that." Anakin spoke, making Ahsoka feel a bit more insecure, he was telling her to leave now.

So she did, resisting the urge to show her emotions, apparently she had too much time to think before racing Anakin, she had been thinking of him, in the process her feelings for her Former Master came up again.

So, the Tongruta ran, as requested by Anakin. Well, not exactly run, but she could only do that right now, she wanted to get away from the other Jedi Knight right now, or… Jedi Master, Ahsoka had passed her trials.

She ran all the way to her vehicle, and hopped on, all two-feature robots have been placed, and everyone was getting on their vehicles, preparing for the plan. But, Anakin had other ideas.

Ideas of not to just apprehend, but to kill Goroh and Genie. He wanted to, and frankly, based off all the crimes Genie did, execution might just be the sentence for the rich bastard.

So, the now-Bounty Hunter made a calling transmission from his vehicle, to the nearest police machine. The screen in the light-blue vehicle flickered, trying to find the appropriate screen to connect with. And, ultimately, the screen blurred, and then an image came up as the Sky Lion had connected with the White Cat, the vehicle of a fellow racer and combat-space pilot of the Galaxy Space Federation, in easier words, affiliated with the police.

"Anakin Skywalker, what can I do for you?" Asked Jody on the screen, her voice flowing from the speakers gracefully

"Jody Summer. I need assistance, as I might have evidence of criminal activity from both Goroh and Don Genie. And don't worry about Genie trying to buy his way out of jail this time, I can handle that, all I need is legal presence." The Jedi simply answered

"You were responsible for many arrests in the previous years, I will help you, especially if the results are Genie in jail. He has flaunted too many crimes already! Where are you?" Asked the woman again, Anakin quickly answered that

"Port Town. Warehouse Nine. Entrance One."

"Then I shall come along, luckily I am close to your location, among with many police vehicles."

Those words from the woman, and the call had been cancelled. Anakin smiled, he knew what would happen next. All that was needed to do then was to head in. A very simple plan that Anakin knew would not fail, like all his other plans.

So, the operation started, with Falcon going into the warehouse first, he had programmed the two-feature robots to explode when an F-Zero vehicle moves over it, but then, it wouldn't happen yet, as the robots were half-way through the corridor, which was pretty long.

Meanwhile, the negotiations were going not-so-well, as Mace Windu warned Genie, "The magnitude of your request is enormous! It will take the ratification of the entire Senate for your requests to be fulfilled."

"In that case, if you don't get the permission, then you will not get the prisoner!" Goroh exclaimed, casting a glare at the Jedi Masters.

"If you do not give us the prisoners, then we shall be forced to apprehend you." Another random Jedi Master warned, as Genie laughed at the statement

"Your threats are no use to me!"

After that, only a minute after Falcon gone into the warehouse, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka decided to make their approach, each starting their vehicle and moving ahead at a very fast speed. The negotiations continued when the rumbling was heard.

Random members of Samurai Goroh's gang had been speaking to each other, when the blue vehicle sped ahead, immediately, everyone who saw knew what it was. The Blue Falcon.

"It's Falcon! Get him!" One of the members barked, pulling out his katana and throwing it at the speedy vehicle.

Everyone screamed out in anger, swearing as loudly as they could, while trying to prepare their weapons

A barrage of katanas, bullets and arrows were thrown, some people ran towards the vehicle, all trying to grab hold of it's body. Projectiles were aimed at the vehicle, but it's driver merely smiled, knowing that the first set of robots were ahead.

Thus, as one person managed to get scalded by the thrusters of the Blue Falcon, as it flew over the two-feature robots, which immediately turned red from blue, and then exploded, killing many.

"What was that?" Asked Goroh, as the rumbling became more intense, making everyone stop talking and look around for the source of any explosion.

From there, events were quick, as Falcon, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka all accelerated ahead as fast as they could, activating all the two-feature robots to explode. From the first one, the robots were set up closer to each other.

"Well, moment of truth." The Captain stated, as his blue vehicle started going over many robots, eliciting many sparks and explosions, all while people were dying everywhere due to the explosion.

But that wasn't minded at all. The three vehicles went ahead almost automatically, gliding along as if the surroundings weren't there.

The situation was the opposite outside of the cockpit, as many people ran and prepared, for the incoming attack, the rumbles more frequent, and a huge 'BANG' was heard by the Jedi Council, Goroh, Genie and their current prisoners.

Meanwhile, Anakin, who had been idling, had sensed the police and Jody come very close to his location, so, the Jedi went into his trusty F-Zero machine and accelerated ahead, not waiting for the police. He smiled, knowing his plan was working thus far.

In the centre of the warehouse, with many people running, the explosions got closer, until there was a flash of yellow, and a man running into the room.

"Samurai Goroh!" The man yelled, for his leader

"What is it?" The bulky leader asked, turning to the man

"Captain Falcon… he's", whatever the man wanted to say was muted by a final explosion, and the arrival of the Blue Falcon, which stopped.

The helmeted figure of Captain Falcon hopped out of the vehicle, surprising everyone, except for the prisoners, who all smiled at the Bounty Hunter. Falcon made a brief smile towards them, and headed towards Goroh and Genie with a frown.

"Falcon!" The 6-year-olds Luke and Leia exclaimed

"Goroh… this has gone too far!" Falcon exclaimed in righteous anger

"Falcon, fancy seeing you here. Are you here to stop us?" Genie asked, his voice eloquent, the Bounty Hunter made no reply, as the Trader then added, "How predictable."

"Not as predictable as you might think." The Captain smirked after that statement, as there were more dead bodies littered around, along with more explosions. The Orange Eagle and the Yellow Hornet arrived at the scene, with their drivers, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka, jumping off at that moment, shocking the Jedi Council.

"Don Genie. So we meet again." Obi-Wan sarcastically greeted, rubbing his beard, and then smirking, and saying, "The Bounty Hunter you tried to hire the day you captured us told me about all the laws you broke… so many that you would be arrested on both Galaxy Federation and Republic Courts.", everyone allied to Falcon had to laugh at that comment.

"What is this all about, Kenobi?", asked Windu, glancing at the Auburn man.

"This man", Ahsoka was the one who replied, pointing at Genie in accusation, "Is in possession of slaves, he made me into one."

"WHAT?" Shaak Ti asked, very shocked at this point, every Jedi in the room other than Obi-Wan and Ahsoka were.

"I deny that!" Genie exclaimed, crossing his arms in indignation, as there was rumbling heard, and the whole building shook

"Oh shut that hole on your face!" Falcon drawled, "You kidnapped Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano, turning the latter into your own slave for reasons of beating me and Ana-my fellow partner in the Races!"

Falcon's words made everyone who did not know that gasp. The Jedi Council other than Obi-Wan stood in shocked silence, while the Jedi Master, Ahsoka and Falcon all glared at Genie. Genie looked pleadingly at Goroh, who seemed to contemplate on what to do.

"I wonder, where is Anakin?" Obi-Wan suddenly muttered, it shouldn't have taken that long.

But, no one got to answer that, as there were many explosions from the robots, flashes from the explosions and screams of the dying. The burning of jets and the very recognisable sound of the booster feature of F-Zero vehicles.

The only unusual sound, was the blaring of police sirens, and whistling which would be heard only on jet planes, probably what it was.

'What is the police doing here', thought Falcon questioningly, then narrowed his eyes, as the Sky Lion arrived on the scene, with more dead bodies flying around, but no one minded that.

The cockpit opened, to reveal none other than Anakin Skywalker. Padmé, all her handmaidens and guards that had been with her during the Clone War and the Jedi Council all gasped as they saw the strong figure of the long-haired man wearing black armour, laden with medals and symbols. Lightsaber on his hand, Anakin strode forward.

Suddenly, the blue blade was activated, and pointed at both people who had taken the Nubians as prisoners in the first place, one of them who had enslaved Ahsoka, "Samurai Goroh", was the first words the Jedi stated, "In the name of the Galaxy Federation, you are under arrest for thievery, coercion of children into a group which is already illegally made and the unlawful kidnapping of many, including Head of State Padmé Amidala from Naboo and her employees!", everyone, except Falcon was stunned at the charges. Don Genie widened his eyes in fear when Skywalker glared at the portly man, "And Don Genie, you're also under arrest for thievery, encouraging corruption across many different trade fronts, influencing the criminal underworld, resisting arrest many times, lying at courts, slavery, suspected rape, murder and association with the criminal BS Group, along with many others I will not bother to list!"

Everyone, already stunned at Anakin's presence and the charges displayed, ultimately could not say anything when the police came in, along with Jody Summer, who smiled gratefully at Anakin before turning to the two.

"You… you… You bought the police into this?!" Falcon asked, almost shouting

"I had no choice. You know that if we arrested them alone, Genie would have been able to buy both his and Goroh's freedom." Anakin argued, deactivating his lightsaber as the Jedi's friend backed away, supposing that it had been a good point.

"That's right, but, I refuse to be arrested this time!" Goroh exclaimed angrily, trying to run away, but it was Anakin's outstretched hand that stuck both Goroh and Genie into their places, the Chosen One's blue eyes flashing with hatred.

"Though, I have a way around you guys getting arrested." Anakin stated, making Jody put a hand on her chin, making her wonder what was going on. "It involves a deal."

"A deal? What… deal?" Genie stated, the last word with resentment, still stuck where he was like a statue.

"A racer's deal. Samurai Goroh, I challenge you, the driver of Sky Lion, three-time champion of the F-Zero X Grand Prix Cup and once winner of the Death Race Annual Event, to a five-lap race across the course Port Town: Half Pipe!" Anakin bit out, shocking Falcon.

Falcon knew that there were about seven racecourses in Port Town, the original two, two built for the first X season, and the three most modern ones, built for the GX/AX season. The three modern courses being Aeropolis, Half Pipe and Cylinder Wave. Half Pipe was the hardest if all the F-Zero Courses in Port Town were compared with each other, due to many obstacles that can give opponents several kilometres of advantage.

He didn't like this. At all, so the Captain put in his two bucks, "Anakin, what are you doing?"

"Taking advantage of the rules, Goroh, if I lose, you shall receive all my money and permission to take… my life." Anakin bargained, making everyone gasp, Padmé and Ahsoka both looked shocked and betrayed at that.

"Anakin…", The Nubian muttered sadly, as Anakin's former Apprentice sighed

"Same conditions for you Goroh!" Anakin exclaimed, releasing both Genie and Goroh from the Force Hold.

"DEAL!" Goroh angrily exclaimed, stomping angrily towards Anakin.

They both gripped each other's hand painfully, and shook them firmly, sealing the deal both legally and morally. Obi-Wan sighed, Ahsoka and Padmé looked like they were about to cry and Falcon looked murderous. Genie laughed at this new development as Jody sighed slightly.

"ARE YOU AN IDIOT?!" Falcon bellowed loudly, glaring at his friend