The Senator

A Sad Change

Two days later passed and after I was cleared from the hospital, I was told that Mina had been killed by the 'republic' and I was furious. I made my way to Serenno and pushed the doors to Dooku's office open.

"How dare you!" I yelled.

He looked up at me and let out a sigh as he sent me a gentle smile.

"Allana, I know you are mourning your friend, but I did nothing." He said softly.

"If I find any sign that you did this, I will make you pay." I said as I turned and walked away from him.

"I promise you won't." He said softly.

I decided to stay the night and to look for answers about what happen to Mina. The next morning I let out a sigh as I couldn't find any evidence of Dooku killing her.

"Have you given up?" Dooku asked.

"No, I haven't." I said as I glared at him.

He let out a sigh and looked up at me.

"Allana, you are my granddaughter and I love you-"

"Then why would you betray me? Why kill Mina? You knew how much I cared about her! She was like a mother to me!" I yelled.

"Because if I didn't my master would kill you! It was either Senator Bonteri or you, and I will not allow you to die for something so foolish!" He yelled.

"It isn't foolish to me." I said as I turned and walked away from him.

"Allana, everything I have ever done was to keep you safe! Remember that!" He yelled.

I let out a sigh as I pulled out the recorder and gently whipped a stray tear away. I could feel my heart breaking and I quickly pushed the pain away and called a meeting and left for Onderon. I waited for everyone to be seated and I stood up and let out a sigh.

"I have proof that the republic is not responsible for Mina Bonteri's death." I said calmly.

"But Count Dooku said-"

"Dooku lied! To all of us! He has been working against us! He doesn't want this war to end!" I yelled as I pulled the recording I took out and played it.

I heard gasps leave the room and I saw a frown appear on Dooku's face.

"Dooku is behind Mina's death! And many other senators! He has been playing all of us! He doesn't want to win this war! He wants his Master to!" I yelled as I glared at my grandfather.

His holo message disappeared and I watched as people started to yell.

"I move for new leadership!" Brec exclaimed.

"I move for Lady Allana to be our representative!" Amita Fonti yelled.

"I second that!"

"I third that!"

I heard many others agree and Brec looked at me.

"Do you agree Lady Allana?" He asked softly.

"Yes, I will become our representative, and I will do what Bonteri died for. We are opening peace negotiations! This war must end!" I yelled.

I heard cheering and smiled as I looked around. I would be lying if I said I didn't feel happiness at the thought of ending this war, but apart of me hated that to do it I had to betray the man that raised me my whole life.

After the meeting was over I left to the Bonteri home. The door open and I saw Lux walk out.

"Thank you." He said as he pulled me into a hug.

"I loved your mother too, and I was not going to let him get away with this." I said as he pulled away.

"Are you going to arrest him?"

"Yes, I have people lookin for him now. I am going to be leaving for the republic in a few days.... it's time that peace negotiations were out in place." I said softly.

He sent me a smile and led me inside. We talked for awhile before I left for my house. I walked inside and let out a sigh as I saw a picture of me with my grandfather. I laid it down and walked into my room to see a note on the bed. I picked it up and quickly read it.

Dear Allana,

I know that you did what you believed in, and I am proud of you. But my master will not be happy about this, please keep safe. I can no longer protect you, and I fear my master will have you taken out. I do regret having to kill Mina, but it was to keep you safe. I love you my child, and I wish it didn't have to be this way, goodbye.
Dooku

I felt tears stream down my face and I quickly whipped them away and let out a sigh as I put the letter away. I heard my door open and turned to see Rachel.

"When did he leave this letter?" I asked softly.

"Before the meeting, I think... he knew you where going to tell the senate of his treason." She said softly.

I nodded my head and set on the bed and put the letter under my pillow.

"Prepare my ship, I am leaving for Coruscant in the morning. I must talk to Senator Amidala." I said softly.

She nodded her head and turned and walked out of the room.

"And Rachel, tell no one I am leaving." I said calmly.

"Yes my Lady." She said as she left the room.