On a certain planet of steel and stone, two certain men conversed as they walked.

"Tatooine is sparsely populated." Said the red faced Zabrak named Darth Maul. "If the trace is correct, I will have no problem finding it."

"Take out the Jedi first." Said his Master, Darth Sidious. "You will then have no problem taking the Queen to Naboo to sign the Treaty."

"As you wish, Master." Maul smiled. "At last we will truly reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we will have revenge!"

"You have been well trained, Lord Maul." Said Sidious. "They will be no match for you."

And Sidious walked off.

Meanwhile,

Back on Tatooine, The group were all seated at the table as Shmi explained hers and Anakins condition to them.

"All slaves have a transmitter, placed inside their body somewhere." She said as she served the group. "Any attempt to escape."

"And they blow you up!" Said Anakin, slamming his hand on the table to punctuate this. "BOOM!"

"Jesus, That's… extreme." Said Carlos.

"I can't believe there's still Slavery in the galaxy." Said Padme. "I thought the Republics anti-slavery laws-"

"The Republic has no jurisdiction out here." Said Shmi. "We must survive on our own in Hutt space."

"We can tell." Nodded T.J.

"And what about you?" Qui Gon asked T.J. "You and your friends don't seem to know much of anything, and we know nothing of this… Eltar."

"It's a long story." Said T.J.

"I believe we've got time." Said Qui Gon. "Please, regale us."

Cassie sighed. "Okay… So, It all begins like this…

Flashback.

"It all started in 1993, When a group of Teenagers all adept in Hand to Hand Combat and Martial Arts were recruited by an intergalactic being named Zordon to fight an evil galactic sorcerous named Rita Repulsa.

"They harnessed the power of Eltar to become our predecessors, The original Power Rangers and under Zordons guidance, Jason, Zach, Triny, Kimberly, Billy and eventually Tommy bravely defended Earth, until eventually, we stepped in and continued the fight, against a new villain, Divatox."

Flashback Ends.

"And that basically sums it up." Finished Carlos.

"And where is this Divatox now?" Qui Gon asked.

"Probably back on Earth." Said Justin. "With my dad… I've got to get back!"

"Divatox is more likely attacking Eltar right now." Said Ashley. "And all the while we're stuck here!"

"We can help with that, If we can." Said Qui Gon.

"We're on our way to Planet Coruscant." Said Padme. "You can get a ship to go to this "Eltar" you speak of."

"Provided wesa get od dis rock." Muttered Jar Jar. "Our own ship isa damaged wesa stranded here until wese can repair it."

"I could help too." Piped up Anakin. "I can fix anything!"

"I believe you can, my young friend." Said Qui Gon. "But first we must acquire the parts we need."

"But you've nothing to trade." Deduced Ashley.

"No." Said Jar Jar, shaking his head. "Nuddin."

"Watto must have a weakness of some kind." Said Padme.

"Gambling." Said Shmi. "Everything in Mos Espa revolves around betting on those awful races."

"Races?" Asked Justin.

"Podracers." Said Anakin. "Have any of you ever seen one?"

"There's Podracing on Malastare." Said Qui Gon. "Very fast, very Dangerous. Besides, greed can be a powerful ally."

"I'm the only human who can take part in them." Said Anakin. "And I've built a racer too."

"Have you." Qui Gon said thoughtfully. "You must have Jedi reflexes if you can do podracing."

"Are you a Jedi?" Asked Anakin.

"What makes you think that?" Qui Gon asked. "Only a Jedi can carry that kind of weapon."

"I saw your laser sword." Said Anakin.

"Perhaps I killed a Jedi and took this weapon for myself." Said Qui Gon.

"I don't think so." Said Anakin. "No one can kill a Jedi."

"If only that were so simple." Qui Gon thought to himself.

"And you can totally enter my pod!" Anakin added.

"Anakin!" Shmi exclaimed. "Watto won't let you, not after last time!"

"Watto doesn't know I built it." Said Anakin. "You could make him think it's yours and get him to let me pilot it for him!"

"But I don't want you to race!" Protested Shmi. "It's awful, I die everytime Watto makes you do it."

"But Mom, I love it!" Said Anakin. "The money could definitely pay for the parts they need."

"Your mothers right." Said Qui Gon. "Is there anyone friendly to the Republic who can help us?"

"We met an Ithorian named Tomo and his Mom." Said T.J. "We helped them escape Neg."

"If they're on the run from Captain Neg, then I doubt they can help you." Said Shmi.

Anakin spoke up then. "Mom, you said the biggest problem in this universe is that nobody helps each other."

Shmi sighed in defeat.

"I'm sure Qui Gon doesn't want to put your Son in danger." Said Padme. "We'll find some other way."

"No, there is no other way." Said Shmi. "I may not like it, but… he can help you, I think he was meant to help you."

Anakin looked delightedly from her mother and then at Qui Gon, who was sharing an encouraging look with T.J.

The Next Day.

"A Podrace?!" Panaka let out.

Padme, Jar Jar and R2 had returned to the ship to collect some droid parts, They were followed by Ashley and Carlos.

"I understand this is a bit… unorthodox my queen." Said Padme. "But it's our only chance and option."
"And you think it's a good Idea to trust our fate to a boy we hardly know?" Asked Panaka.

"It would seam once again…" Said the Queen. "We must trust the Jedi's judgement."

"Where even are the Jedi?" Asked Panaka.

"Qui Gon's back in the spacepart." Said Ashley. "And his apprentice… Obi Wan, I believe, he's sorting through the parts we need with Justin, Cassie and Alpha. If that's alright with you, your majesty."

"Take whatever you need." The Queen replied.

Meanwhile,

Qui Gon and T.J. entered Watto's shop, just as they were done talking.

"The boy tells me you want to sponsor him in the race!" Said Watto. "How can you do this?! Not with Republic credits!"

Qui Gon pulled out a holo image of the ship. "My ship will be the entry fee."

"Oh… Not bad." Said Watto.

"It's in good order." The Jedi Knight went on. "Except for the parts I need."

"But what would the boy ride?" Asked Watto. "He smashed up my last pod!"

"It wasn't my fault!" Anakin spoke up. "Sebulba flashed me with his vents, I actually saved the pod… most of it."

"Ah you did, that you did." Watto conceded. "The boy's good, no doubt there."

"Well I happen to have acquired a pod in a game of chance." Proclaimed Qui Gon. "Fastest ever built."

"I hope you didn't kill anyone I know for it." Watto said, before chuckling. "Ah he he he, I'm joking, so, you supply the pod, I supply the boy! We split the winnings fifty-fifty!"

"Well if it's going to be fifty-fifty, I suggest you front all the cash for the winnings." Said Qui Gon. "And if we win, keep all the winnings, minus the ones for the parts I need, and if we lose, you keep my ship, either way, you win."

Watto was intrigued. "Deal!" And he shook Qui Gon's hand.

T.J. and Anakin shared a look, the preparations had begun.

To Be Continued.

Hope you all enjoyed this new chapter, I'll be ready with another one soon. :)