Cuyan~ (OC x Clone wars)

Endlings Two

We had carried the Zillo beast off to Coruscant. I was not too happy about the location, it should be set free into the wilds to live its life, but mostly I was glad we'd kept it alive. And if we could replicate its hide for armor for the clones, that would aid us greatly and protect my friends. So I didn't complain.

Often.

Also, the Chancellor had learned of how I connected with it and had personally asked me to follow it to Coruscant in hopes of me somehow being able to help. I agreed, only because I didn't trust Palpatine ten feet from the beautiful beast.

When we unloaded on Coruscant, clone troopers lined the way. I rolled my eyes. Like their tiny guns would have any effect on the Zillo beast.

I had traveled with the creature itself, but as we descended the ramp I saw Plo and Obi-Wan getting out of a gunship along with Cody and Wolffe. They walked over to the Chancellor, who had personally come to greet this wonderful asset to him. I follow the Zillo beast into its cage and meet with the Chancellor and the female Dug doctor. 

"With all due respect Chancellor, I oppose this," I say firmly. "It could cause such damage to Coruscant, and no innocent being should be kept locked up in a cage."

"Innocent? My dear, this creature has killed many of the dugs and the Republic's clones."

"It was attacked first. It had every reason to defend itself."

"Be that as it may, with your stance on clones you should be happy that we are finally getting them better protection."

I grind my teeth. He has me there. "I will leave the animal under your protection, Doctor. I will also let you know that this creature is intelligent and sentient. It felt sadness at its family's death, and rage at being attacked. Do not underestimate it or talk like it can't hear."

"Thank you for your invaluable service, Padawan. May I suggest you find somewhere else to be? We will not be in need of your services, and this is just the initial testing phase."

"Sure. I'll just wait until it wakes up."

As I said it, the Zillo's bright green eyes opened and it hissed. I took a lift up to it. "Hey," I said quietly so that the others couldn't hear. "It's me. Your safe now." It hissed again. "I know you don't like being in a cage. I'm sorry. But I'm not the top of the chain here, and this was the best I could do. I'll try to get you out of here, but I have to do it diplomatically. I can't just bust you out. There's nowhere for you to go." It nods its head slowly. "I'll be back. I think you can trust the Dug. Maybe not Palpatine, however. Be cautious." I go back down.

"It shouldn't protest too much. Be gentle, and don't hurt it," I instruct before leaving with my head held high.

I get a comm from Obi-Wan. "Can you meet me at the Senate building?" he asks. 

"Sure, General," I respond.

When I arrive, Plo, Anakin, and Obi-Wan are standing with Senator Amidala. "Senator Amidala," I say, sweeping an extravagant and totally unnecessary bow. She smiles at me.

"Ellor! Nice to see you," she says. "We're going to speak to the chancellor about the Zillo Beast. I thought that with your connection to it, as Ibi-Wan has told me, you may be able to provide valuable insight. And of course you'd want to be a part of what happens next."

I grin at her. "Thanks, Padme. Let's go talk to His Supreme Chancellorness."

"That's rude, Ellor," Obi-Wan says half-heartedly as we walk to Palpatine's office. I just shrug.