Chapter 3

Not so happy reunion

As Obi-Wan Kenobi and his young padiwan learner Anakin Skywalker ascended to Senator Amidalas Coruscant home Obi-Wan couldn't help but feel nervous emotions Anakin was feeling.

You seem a little on edge said Obi-Wan

Not at all said Anakin.

I haven't felt you this tense...since we fell into that nest of Gundarks said Obi-Wan.

Anakin scoffed at that remark and reminded Obi-Wan "You fell into that nightmare, Master...and I rescued you remember?"

Oh ...yes Obi-Wan realized. They both shared a small laugh and a chuckle from their experience.

You're sweating. Relax. Take a deep breath said Obi-Wan.

I haven't seen her in ten years, Master said Anakin. Still clinging on to the memory of that day when Qui-Gon Jiin and Padme Came to Tatooine looking for parts to repair their ship.

When the elevator reached their floor Anakin and Obi-Wan were greeted by an old friend Representative Jar Jar Binks.

Obi? Obi! Mesa so smilen to seein yousa exclaimed Jar Jar!

Good to see you again Jar Jar said Obi-Wan.

Hey Hey Hey what's going on here who are you two anyway Wheelie asked?!

You must be Wheelie Obi-Wan said.

Yeah who are you? Let see some I.D. Wheelie demanded!

You don't need to see our identification Obi-Wan said as he was performing the Jedi mind trick on Wheelie.

Hey I know what you're doing wise guy but it's not going to work we cybertronians are immune to your mind tricks said Wheelie.

Alright Obi-Wan said as he reluctantly handed over his I.D. chip along with Anakin.

Wheelie scanned them both for authenticity until finally he said "Alright looks like things check out okay".

So you're one of the autobots. Aren't you a little...short to be helping the senator Anakin asked?

Hey watch it kid! I may smaller than the other guys but I pack a punch if anybody messes with me said Wheelie.

Immediately following the senator and her entourage walked into the room.

Senator Padme. Mesa palos here! Lookie, lookie, Senator. Desa Jedi arriven said Jar Jar.

It's a great pleasure to see you again, milady said Obi-Wan.

It has been far too long Master Kenobi said Senator Amidala.

Ani? My goodness you've grown said Padme to Anakin.

So have you. Grown more beautiful, I mean.

Well f-for a Senator, I mean said Anakin nervously.

Ani, you'll always be that little boy I knew on Tatooine said Padme.

Our presence here will be invisible, milady, I can assure you said Obi-Wan.

I'm Captain Typho of her majesty's security service. I see you've already met Wheelie of the autobots so far he's been rather "small" help with security said Typho.

Careful cyclops! I'd ugly up your face but it looks like somebody else beat me to it Wheelie retaliated.

Queen Jamillia has been informed of your assignment. I am grateful your here Master Kenobi. The situation is more dangerous than the senator will admit said the captain.

I don't need more security. I need answers. I want to know, other than the decepticons, who's trying to kill me Padme demanded

We are here to protect you Senator, not start an investigation said Obi-Wan.

We will find out who's trying to kill you, Padme I promise you said Anakin

We will not exceed our mandate my young Padawan learner said Obi-Wan

I meant that in the interest of protecting her, Master said Anakin.

We will not go through this exercise again Anakin...and you will pay attention to my lead said Obi-Wan.

Why asked Anakin?

What asked Obi-Wan?

I'm sensing hostility between the ranks Wheelie said.

Why else do you think we were assigned to her if not to find the killer? Protection is a job for local security, not Jedi. It's overkill, Master said Anakin.

Investigation is implied in our mandate. We will do exactly as the council has instructed.

And you will learn your place young one said Obi-Wan.

Perhaps with merely your presence...the mystery surrounding this threat will be revealed. Now, if you'll excuse me...I will retire said Padme.

I know I'll feel better having you here. I'll have an officer stationed on every floor, and I'll be in the control center downstairs said Typho.

Mesa busten wit happiness seein yousa again, Ani said Jar Jar.

She hardly recognized me Jar Jar. I've thought about her every day since we parted, and...she's forgotten me completely said Anakin.

Shesa happy. Happier den Mesa seein her in a longo time said Jar Jar.

You're focusing on the negative, Anakin. Be mindful of your thoughts. She was pleased to see us. Now let's check the security said Obi-Wan.

Is he always like this asked Wheelie?

Don't be fooled by his current state, Anakin is one of the best warriors of the Jedi order even though he's just a padawan said Obi-Wan.

Yeah I'll believe that when I see it. Well I'm headed to the senators room. Stake it out Incase anybody tries to whack her while she's asleep said Wheelie.

Are you sure that's necessary asked Obi-Wan?

Don't worry about me you guys keep watch out here while me and the Astro droid makes sure it's all clear in the bedroom said Wheelie.

As they departed ways Obi-Wan couldn't help but feel that there was something more to this mission than what it seemed.

I hope you guys enjoyed the banter between Captain Typho and Wheelie also his little side comment on Anakin and Obi-Wans master/apprentice relationship once again I don't own the rights to these franchises stay tuned for more.