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A young boy was sitting alone on floor, with his head down, in some dark corridor of Jedi Temple. Sad, heartbroken, trying not to cry, rubbing his right palm over his chest. Trying to imitate what his mother used to do to soothe him. Thinking about about his future, his home, his mother and his friends back on his home planet. Struggling very hard to not let tears form in his eyes. Remembering his promise to his mother. To be brave and not to look back.
The Jedi had rejected him. He is unfit to become a Jedi. While Qui-Gon had assured him later that he will train him, still it hurt. Hurt by the words of the Masters, especially, words from that little green creature and that dark-skinned, bald human. His mothers always told him that never take words of others to heart, still it hurt him. These were Masters were his idols, his heroes, his hope. They were supposed to help others, help the galaxy. Help a slave like him. Just like he wanted to help others. Along his dream to explore the galaxy, visiting every single planet. He knew such thing is impossible for a human to do in a lifetime. Still, he wanted to. Now he felt nervous, a lot uncertain, even afraid.
Again remembering his mother, he also remembered his promise to himself while back on the ship, on his way here. To help others like the Jedi do, without wanting anything back. Just like his mother wanted. He wanted to cry, shout, wail. Anything to ease the pain in his heart. But he will be fine. He should be fine.
"Are you fine?"
He looked up to find a girl standing in front of him. A human, with dark hair, pale skin and dark brown eyes. Her hair was neatly knit together in unfamiliar hairstyle. Her clothes seemed regal, something between a dress and a uniform, without a speck of dirt on it. She seemed close to his age, but he was not sure whether she was older or younger than him. But her eyes seemed refined yet... soft. For a moment he was confused whether she is a Jedi or not.
He just nodded and gave her a small fake smile. He took out a puzzle toy from his pocket that Qui-Gon had given him to keep him occupied. He started fidgeting with the toy to make it look like he is busy and want to be left alone. He really wanted to be left alone. No, he wants to be his mother. He smiled a little at that thought, at least he does not have to away from his mother now. He can go back and find a way to free his mo...
"That's seems interesting. I believe I can solve it easily, but I don't know. I never tried or even seen that particular puzzle. My studies and training keep me busy as it is."
He scowled at her, coming out of his reverie. But controlled his features and brought his attention at her. He really wanted to be left alone now, but to have that he has to deal with her and send this girl back to wherever she came from. Without offending her or making a scene.
"Here, you can try it.", he said and stretched out his hand holding the toy.
She smiled and took the toy. She studied it for few moments and started to try solve it. But he could not stop himself from staring at her face, she was excited and showing true delight through her eyes, not like moments before. Entranced by her innocent childish face, like she should be, not functioning like a burdened adult.
"Here, done!", she exclaimed with excitement. She return the toy back.
"You have Force.", he stated.
She was taken aback, but regained her posture. "How did you know?", she asked an eye-brow raised.
"Obi-Wan said only who can use the Force can solve this puzzle.", he replies back with a hint of curiosity. "I am Anakin Skywalker. Nice to meet you. Are you also a Jedi?"
She was silent for a moment, and he feel an air of distrust around her. He waited silently for her answer.
"No. I have the Force, but my father bring me here to train frequently, so that I can learn to control it."
Anakin's curiosity grew more. He didn't know that one can have the Force and still not be a Jedi. And furthermore, he certainly did not know that one can still train without joining the Jedi.
"I still don't your name. But still, it was nice knowing you.", Anakin said with a genuine smile, Force permeating with earnestness around him. As sensed Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan approaching them.
"You tricked me. I didn't know that it requires the Force to solve it. If I were to -"
"Ellya, my dear, it seems you are making new friends here. I thought you would have been training with Master Yaddle. Are you avoiding your meditation lessons again?", asked a young man with circular beard and dressed similar to the girl. He stood along with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, now looking at Anakin. Then he continued with a regal smile, "So, you are Anakin Skywalker, I assume. I have heard you have helped Master Jinn and Queen Amidala in reaching here safely. And quite a remarkable pilot and mechanic, I might add, from what I have heard. Allow me to introduce myself and my daughter. I am Bail Organa, Viceroy of Alderaan. And this is my daughter, Princess Ellya Organa."
"Princess? First, got to meet with Queen of Naboo, now Princess of Alderaan? Kitster would not believe it. He would say I am so lucky..."
Anakin blushed and got flustered, hearing praises from Ellya's father. "Ah... n-nice to meet with you, Sir. I... I am Anakin Skywalker. Oh... you already know my name! Sorry.", he managed to say, giving a shy smile. He was sure that his face was red by now.
"No need to be afraid, young one. Bail here is a good person, great friend of ours and supporter of Naboo.", said Qui-Gon. "Come now, Anakin, we will be leaving for Naboo. I have asked the Council for you to join the Jedi. We will discuss it more on returning here after help the Queen and her planet."
"Well, it was nice to meet too, Anakin Skywalker. I hope we will be seeing each other more often, as I think you would make a fine rival to test my skills with the Force.", Ellya said with a slight mocking smile to Anakin. "Master Jinn, Padawan Kenobi, may the Force be with you." She said respectfully and turned to leave.
"I am in trouble, aren't I?"
(11 months later)
TRAGIC DAY FOR ROYAL FAMILY OF ALDERAAN! SEARCH CEASED AND PRINCESS PRESUMED DEAD
After two months of search with no success or any lead, CSF have officially ceased the search operations for 11 years old Princess of Alderaan, Ellya Organa, and presumed her dead. Representative of Royal Family of Alderaan have said that they will not lose hope and continue their efforts and even announced bounties for any credible lead. Chancellor Palpatine have also given condolences to the family and urged all to pray for the little girl in today's opening speech of the Senate session.
It is been almost 8 weeks since disappearance of the Princess. Only evidence found and reported by CSF was ruined speeder found in the Works with evidences that indicated an accident and no evidence of foul-play was found.
Anonymous sources say that the Princess was last seen leaving a small eatery in CoCo Town on the same mentioned speeder with a Jedi initiate who also missing. Authorities have also been contact with the Jedi, who have...
Chancellor Palpatine, who was sitting behind his office desk, dismissed the holo-news. He leaned back on the chair and closed his eyes. Lost in his thoughts.
"All pieces are set. All I have to do now is wait and observe until the time is right. I will win. I will be victorious. I will conquer. And the two trophies that I have acquired will make it even more... delicious."
AN: So, this is the set-up for going forward. Anakin becomes Vader early on, still maintaining his connection to his mother and the Jedi. The kidnapping happens just months after Episode 1.
Most of you wondering about the OC, Organa's daughter. But let me assure you I don't have some weird kink or hate towards the Organa for me to inflict tragedies on them. There is definite path for future developments between the characters.
And for timeline and age issue, let's just assume Bail and Breha are recently married and unexpectedly got a daughter (more details later).
Next chapter titled "Captured, Arrested And Isolated" will start off the main plot after more than a decade later.
I hope you like it and your feedback is most welcome. May the force be with you!
