A Shiny's Cry

by JediKnight501st

When Commander Fox of the CG shows up on the Temple's doorstep with a wounded shiny, the Jedi Council launches an investigation. When he shows them proof of the abuse the Guard has suffered, they take action. As they discuss the best course to take, however, a startling secret makes itself known. Faced with new knowledge that could end the war, they have no choice but to attack.

1. Prologue

"Please. P-please, stop." Palpatine grinned as he motioned for the guards to leave. The shiny slumped. Palpatine slowly circled the new trooper, like a wolf waiting to pounce.

"Do you now know what happens when you make a mistake?" The shiny nodded, frantic and nervous.

"Yes, sir. I'm sorry, sir. It won't happen again, sir." Palpatine nodded slightly.

"See that it doesn't. And remember..." He withdrew a small metal tube from deep inside his robe. He flicked it on, and a beam of red light shone. The room lit up, blood-red shadows casting light over everything. A lightsaber. The shiny gasped slightly. He had never seen one before. He wasn't sure what it was, or what it meant. He didn't know what was happening. He just wanted to sleep..

Palpatine extinguished the blade, slipping it back into his robe, and the room darkened again.

"Don't tell anyone."

AN. Well, I've been working on this one for a while, so I hope it's good. Also, I'm going on a posting spree right now, so be warned. I've stored up a lot of work, and I'm eager to publish it. See you at the next chapter!

May the Force be with you.

JediKnight501st