Blood In The Water

Chapter 3: That's Not Me

The next day quickly arrived and we began to execute our plan. After a few days 7M returned with news. He was fortunate enough not to be discovered.

"The two Jedi are splitting up." 7M informed me. "The Jedi Knight is going into CoCo Town in Coruscant while the padawan is taking the senator back to Naboo."

I groaned. "We'll be outnumbered there!"

I then stopped, remembering what 7M just told me. "Wait, you said they split up?"

7M nodded. "The Jedi Knight went to CoCo town."

A grin appeared on my face. "Obi-Wan...I've got a plan."

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After ordering 7M to go to Naboo to spy on the senator, but not engaging, I made my way to CoCo town. I left CMG in charge of the ship while I searched for Obi-Wan. Oh boy, I hope this works...or Master Sidious will be furious with me. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a brown cloak, which belong to the Jedi. I turned to see the figure entering a diner called Dex's diner. Interesting.

Hoping I would be right, I made my way into the diner. I found a table to conceal myself before looking around to diner to find a male Besalisk sitting at one of the tables, talking to someone. As soon as the male Besalisk leaned back, I saw his face...Obi-Wan was here. I groaned as I felt the Force pulling me towards Obi-Wan...again. A droid waitress then approached my table. "What would you like, hun?"

"I'll have a cup of Jawa juice with one of your iced Endorian maple donuts." I informed her.

She nodded. "Coming right up."

With that she left. I glanced over to find both the Besalisk and Obi-Wan gone, frustrating me. Where did he go? I swear he was here a second ago. He couldn't have gone far.

"Fancy running into you again."

I froze upon hearing that voice from behind me. Oh stars! Obi-Wan grabbed a chair before sitting across from me. I kept a calm and collected expression. I faked a smile. "Ah, if it isn't the Jedi."

"What're you doing here all by yourself in you don't mind me asking?" He questioned in a polite tone.

I shrugged. "Can't a woman get some breakfast without being questioned?"

He raised his hands up. "I meant nothing by it. I was just curious."

"Hm." I grunted.

This is going to be harder than I thought.

"You know you still haven't told me your name." Obi-Wan then pointed out.

I leaned back as I quickly thought of a name before casually replying. "Marycas. Marycas Caycri."

At my words I noticed him perk up. I said nothing as I averted his gaze. Fortunately, the Besalisk Obi-Wan was talking to earlier approached us with my order. He gave us a grin as he placed my cup of Jawa juice down on the table along with an iced Endorian maple donut.

"Enjoy lovebirds." He said before leaving us.

I nearly choked on my cup of Jawa juice. My face turned red as I glanced over at Obi-Wan whose cheeks turned rosy pink. To make matters worse, we both called out to the Besalisk at the same time. "We aren't together!"

The Besalisk merely laughed before heading into the kitchen. I tried avoiding Obi-Wan's gaze as I sunk lower in my chair. This is not what I had in mind. I wanted to leave, but part of me reminded me that I had a mission to complete. And I must complete it no matter what.

I forced a smile. "Let's forget that happened."

Obi-Wan nodded vigorously. "Agreed."

For a few moments there was silence, but I then spoke up. "So, what's a Jedi like you doing here? I thought the Jedi had missions."

"Yes, well we Jedi need to eat and rest too." Obi-Wan replied with a smile.

I chuckled. "Well obviously. I was just curious."

Obi-Wan raised an eyebrow as he wore an amused look. "Hey, you're using my words against me."

I raised my hands. "I'm doing no such thing, Jedi."

Obi-Wan and I then burst out laughing. It wasn't forced laughter at all. I don't know why but I felt rather calm and relax around Obi-Wan, like I've known him for years. The Besalisk then returned and I took out my credits to pay.

"Good luck on your trip to Kamino." He said to Obi-Wan.

I furrowed my brows. "Kamino?"

If I'm correct Darth Sidious told me that Jango Fett lives there. Why would he want to go there?

Obi-Wan waved it off. "Yes, it's a Jedi mission."

I nodded. I need to inform Jango in case he's going to find him. After I paid the Besalisk, I stood up, confusing Obi-Wan. "Is something the matter?"

"I'm afraid I must leave." I replied.

"Where are you going?" He inquired.

"Home." I merely said as I walked towards the entrance of the diner.

"To Lah'mu?"

At Obi-Wan's words I froze. Lah'mu, my home planet. How did he know that Lah'mu is my home planet. I slowly turned around to face Obi-Wan who was making his way towards me. "So it is your home."

"H-how did you know...no one knows that." I spoke above a hushed whisper.

"Because your parents are Colnik and Marycas Emestre." Obi-Wan said, causing my eyes to widen. "And you are Iretia Emestre."

No. This man only wants to hurt me. Remember Sidious told you, Amra. The Jedi killed my parents. If they discover my true identity they'll do the same to me. I immediately shook my head. "No...you're wrong. That's not my name."

"Iretia, it has to be you. Qui-Gon told me that you still had to be alive." He insisted.

Qui-Gon? He knows Qui-Gon. I narrowed my eyes. "You know Qui-Gon."

"More like I knew him...he unfortunately died at the hands of a Sith Lord." Obi-Wan informed me.

My face fell as I put the pieces together. "Maul..."

That's why Sidious didn't want me going with Maul to the Naboo Royal palace, because that's where Qui-Gon would be. Sidious told me I wasn't ready...that I needed more training.

"How did you know?" Obi-Wan questioned as he raised an eyebrow.

And at that moment I fled the diner, not wanting to hear another word from him. I refused to look back as I heard Obi-Wan yelling out my name. I didn't stop running until my ship was in sight. As I made my way into the ship, I slumped down on my chair not uttering a single syllable, which greatly worried CMG.

I don't know who to believe or trust in anymore. My parents trusted Qui-Gon. He was like an uncle to me. Was Sidious telling the truth about the Jedi killing my parents? If so then why stop me from facing Qui-Gon? My head quickly filled up with so many different thoughts, overwhelming me at once.

"Mistress..." CMG called out as he approached my side. "What do we do now?"

"Now we go to Kamino."