Blue Waters: episode #5 Anakin’s Promise
Previously: The Sith (and Arawn) have found out about Queen Amidala’s true identity. But they are not the only ones: so does Amidala herself. Arawn and Sidious have formed a plan.
For the next 9 years, Amidala/Samantha learned about her Royal Family. These 9 years was a very smooth ride for everyone. There were little skirmishes here and there, but nothing major. Now, it’s Anakin Skywalker that we will focus on. Anakin was a fast learner, and Obi-Wan knew that Qui-Gon Jinn had been right. Anakin has been Obi-Wan’s apprentice for 9 years now. He is now 18. (Yes, the same age as someone else in another story). He is on Coruscant with is master (Obi-Wan). Obi-Wan became very fond of Anakin throughout the years. He considered him one of his best friends, as he had considered Qui-Gon. Obi-Wan’s eyes watered at the thought of his old master. Anakin says, “I’d like to go back to Tatooine.” Obi-Wan look at him questionly. “Why?” “Because I’d like to see it again. I haven’t been there in 9 years…and I have a promise to keep to someone.” Obi-Wan look thoughtfully at Anakin, but didn’t have time to reply, because Anakin said, “my mother. I’ve been thinking about her a lot. And the rest of the slaves. I want to rescue them.” Obi-Wan said, “that’ll be tough…considering you have to deactivate those devices…and that place is controlled by the Hutts.” “I’ve been looking into that…and I think there’s some way around it. But I need your help.” Obi-Wan said, “Well, I guess nothing major has happened or is happening in the galaxy…and if you feel it is right…I trust you.” Anakin smiled. “Good…let’s go.” “Ani…” (That’s what Anakin’s called for short.) “That boy makes split second decisions and doesn’t even consider rethinking them…I suppose that’s because of his high level of Force.” So, Obi-Wan runs after his Padawan apprentice. Anakin climbs in the pilot’s seat. A droid named R2-D2 is also with them. Ric Olie had given him to Anakin after he had saved them all on Naboo 9 years ago. “Ready, R2?” It beeps. “Obi-Wan, you in?” “Yes, Ani…” Another thing about Anakin is his knack for flight. That also came with Anakin’s force level. So Anakin flew them to Tatooine. He landed at the old village in which he had been a slave, and now renamed Mos Eisley. (It was Mos Espa). After he had landed the ship expertly, Obi-Wan tapped Anakin on the shoulder, “and just exactly how do you plan to do this?” Anakin looked back at him, “I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll just take tings as they come. Don’t worry, I’ll have a plan.” Obi-Wan says, “That boy does everything on instinct…force…” (He said that so quietly that Anakin didn’t hear him. Anakin had just constructed his first lightsaber…a blue one. His initials were on the bottom of the handle. Anakin says, “I have everything under control…just follow me.” Obi-Wan follows Anakin the back way into the shops. “All right, I came up with a plan. We’ll release all the slaves and bring them as a group to Watto. He’ll have no choice but to let them go.” Obi-Wan says, “and how will you get into all the slave’s quarters?” “We’ll knock on the doors…but we’ll have to do it slowly…one at a time. Otherwise they’ll know something’s wrong (Watto), don’t worry.” “Anakin has a simple answer for everything,” thought Obi-Wan. “I wonder when the council will consider him ready to face the trials.” Anakin just had to go to his mother’s first…or at least he hoped his mother was still there. R2-D2 had been following the entire time. Anakin knocked on the door. Shmi answered. She had no idea it was Anakin…after all, people change a lot from age 9 to 18. She was face to face with an extremely handsome boy…she knew he was a Jedi because a Jedi Knight had once visited her…and he had taken Anakin with him. She loved him very much and missed him dearly. Before she had a chance to say anything, Anakin said, “Hi mom. I told you I’d come back someday and free you.” “Oh, Ani…” she started crying. “Please come in…” “What about Obi-Wan?” (Anakin pointed to his master.) “Oh of course.” So they came in. Shmi hugged Anakin, and he hugged her back. “I’ve missed you so much th….” “So have I…this is Obi-Wan Kenobi…he’s the Jedi I’ve been training under.” She smiled at Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan returned the smile. “You have to tell me all about your life in the past 9 years…” Anakin told her a little about his training. Obi-Wan says, “It’s a pleasure to have your son as a Padawan Apprentice.” She says, “thank you.” Then Anakin says, “Where’s C-3PO?” “Oh, he’s still around, Ani. I think he’s in your old bedroom.” Obi-Wan says, “C-3PO?” “The droid I built. I have to finish him…put coverings on him. Okay, mom, get everything you want…I’m going to get you out of here.” Shmi gathers her things. C-3PO also comes…and they set off together: Anakin, Shmi, Obi-Wan, R2-D2, and C-3PO…in preparation for the freeing of the slaves…. Until next time!
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