Fight or Flight

The Results

Jehsak walks in front of Viceroy Gunray, saber held in front of his chest. I bring up the rear, double-saber at Gunray's back. "Please...I don't mean any harm." Gunray's voice whimpers into my already annoyed ears.

"So you've said. Now be quiet." Jehsak says shortly, and I silently thank him, receiving a nod. Frick the sibling bond of the Force. We continue walking until we are outside the building. The light from the sun blinds my vision temporarily, and when I can see again, I witness the great deal of troops. Two Republic Guards stand next to the Senator and the Queen, who looks rather relieved to see me alive. I march Gunray up to the guards, who seize him.

"Ah...Master Shano, and a young soldier."

"This is my Padawan, Jehsak."

"Well, we shall keep an eye on you." I look him straight in the eye. He automatically recoils and then smirks. I roll my eyes.

"The important matter of business at hand is Viceroy Nute Gunray. My apprentice and I have captured him after listening to several of his plans."

"Which are?"

"They are things that must be discussed in court."

"Take him away." Gunray tries to pull away from the guards but they carry him off to the ship. I turn to Jehsak, who is staring at a figure in the distance. I gasp as whoever it is comes closer.

"ANAKIN!" I gasp, as the boy runs toward me. "What happened?"

"I was in a starship, and I accidentally hit the autopilot. I'm a good pod-racer and so I flew into the battle and blew up the droid control ship!"

"YOU did that?" Jehsak questions, looking incredulous.

"Yeah!" Padme smiles from behind the 10-year-old boy.

"Jehsak." I whisper into his ear. "I need to go help Obi-Wan Kenobi. Please, make sure Anakin is safe. Keep an eye on him, and for Hutt's sake, please don't use your saber!"

"Of course Master." I nod and walk back into the hangar, using the Force to try and locate Kenobi. I reach the end of a dark hallway to see Obi-Wan carrying his dead master, trying his best not to cry. I run towards him, lifting Jinn off of his shoulders, and bring my teary eyes to his. Obi-Wan falls into my arms, weeping, and I join him. After a while, our sobs die down and Obi-Wan begins to talk

"My master...he fought like...like I've never seen him fight before. The Sith...he kept me..."

"I know. I felt it all."

"He's gone...I don't know what to do."

"We all have connections, Obi-Wan. You and I are the same age, and we both have connections. Mine is to my brother and my friend Ciren. Yours was to your Master."

"And Satine." I smile, knowing 'Satine' was a love interest of Kenobi's. One he rarely mentions, knowing that she was the one who gave Obi-Wan his nickname, "Ben".

"Qui-Gon Jinn was selfless. I'm sure he will live on through the Force."

"He asked me to do one last thing before he died."

"Which was?"

"Train Anakin." I think over his words for a moment. "He told me that Anakin IS the Chosen One, and that I need to be the one who trains him." I close my eyes and take a few deep breaths.