Attack of the Clones- LOTJP Version

Refugees & Mystery Worlds

Some time the next day, Anakin and Obi-Wan were back at the Jedi Temple, where they stood before the Jedi Council.

"Track down this bounty hunter you must, Obi-Wan." Yoda said.

"Most importantly, find out who he's working for." said Mace Windu

"What about Senator and Princess Amidala?" Obi-Wan asked as Gabby was innocently crawling around, playing with Teddy. "They will both still need protecting."

"Handle that your Padawan will." said Yoda.

"Anakin," said Mace as Gabby crawled closer to his chair. "escort the senator and princess back to their home planet of Naboo."

Mace picked up the child and sat her in his lap.

"They'll be safer there. And don't use registered transport. Travel as refugees."

"As the leader of the opposition, it will be very difficult to get Senator Amidala to leave the capital." Anakin said, noting Gabby missing from Mace's lap. "And it's near impossible to keep track of her daughter."

"Where'd she go?" Mace wondered, standing up.

All the Jedi began looking behind their chairs and under the cushions.

"That little rascal could be an escape artist if she so chose." said Master Tinn.

"Did you get a bell for her yet, Anakin?" Obi-Wan asked.

"Hi." Gabby smiled, hanging upside down from a find, startling Obi-Wan.

"Agh!" Obi-Wan fell on his butt when Gabby surprised him, making her laugh.

Anakin grabbed Gabby and held her in his arms.

"Until caught this killer is, our judgement she must respect." said Yoda. "On a leash, perhaps keep the child."

"Have you seen how many times she's escaped the nursery?" Anakin said. "Why would a leash be any better?"

"Anakin," said Mace. "Go to the senate and ask Chancellor Palpatine to speak with Senator Amidala about this matter."

So, Anakin did talk to Chancellor Palpatine about the matter of Padme's protection for herself and her daughter.

"I will talk with her." Palpatine promised. "Senator Amidala will not refuse an executive order. I know her well enough to assure you of that."

"Thank you, Your Excellency." said Anakin.

"And so, they've finally given you an assignment."

Anakin nodded.

"Your patience had paid off."

"Your guidance more than my patience."

Palpatine was silent for a moment. He took a few steps toward his desk and told Anakin,

"You don't need guidance, Anakin. In time, you will learn to trust your feelings. Then you will be invincible."

Anakin walked with Palpatine as the older man continued to talk to him.

"I have said it many times: You are the most gifted Jedi I have ever met."

"Thank you, Your Excellency." Anakin said.

"I see you becoming the greatest of all the Jedi, Anakin, even more powerful than Master Yoda.

Meanwhile, Obi-Wan was walking through the halls of the Temple with Master Windu and Master Yoda, who was floating on a small platform.

"I am concerned for my Padawan. He is not ready to be given this assignment on his own yet." Obi-Wan said.

"The council is confident in its decision, Obi-Wan." Yoda said, floating closer to Obi-Wan.