King Mobbs' ship exited hyperspace, coming out very close to Coruscant, the home of the Senate of the Grand Republic. The ship slowed as it neared the planet, preparing to enter the atmosphere.
Inside the cockpit, Solin and Keira remained with Pilot Senih. The ship entered the atmosphere and after a few moments, those in the cockpit were able to catch their first look at the Capital.
"It seems a lifetime since we've seen home," Solin said. "With everything that's happened, we must report to the Jedi Council upon landing, Keira."
"Yes master."
The ship then approached a landing platform, where standing waiting for the ship, stood Supreme Chancellor Verna von Croy, a man of elegance. He stands were a navy blue set of elegant robes, symbolizing his leadership of the Republic. As the ship lands, various guards join the Chancellor as approaches the ship. The ship lands slowly and the landing ramp is lowered. King Mobbs' guards exit the ship with King Mobbs and Captain Menousek in tow.
"It is a great gift to see you alive King Mobbs," von Croy said. "With the communications being lost at Naboo, we've been very worried."
The Jedi and Ngema exited the ship last and walked up to the Chancellor and bowed.
"Chancellor von Croy," Solin said. "I must speak with the Jedi Council immediately, the situation has become much more serious."
"Of course, master Malice," von Croy said. "I shall accompany King Mobbs to my quarters while you speak with the council. He and I need to discuss what he is going to propose to the Senate later today."
The Chancellor accompanies King Mobbs and his entourage to a transport waiting for them. Solin motions for Ngema to accompany them and she follows them. The group boards the transport and travel to von Croy's quarters.
* * *
In the Jedi Council chambers, Solin and Keira stand before the Jedi Council to relay their report. The Council is compromised of the same members that convicted Solin and Vulcan previously, including Solin's former master and a new member: Jedi master Elocin Trahkrik.
"We were then ambushed by a hooded cloaked figure. He lowered his hood and revealed himself to be Vulcan," Solin said.
"You mean as in Vulcan Gunner, the young Jedi who was expelled ten years ago?" asked Elocin.
"The very same," Solin replied. "He claims he has turned to the dark side and created the Sith, exactly as he predicted shortly before he was expelled."
Liam Park and Sabe' Weinstein exchanged looks before Sabe' spoke to his former apprentice: "Solin, are you sure that it what he said?"
"Yes, master. He claimed to only want the King and not us, but I refused to give him up. He then pulled out two lightsabers, one of his own and the one I gave him when he left. He dueled Keira and I before escaping," Solin concluded.
"Solin, I think it wise for you to focus on the mission rather than on Vulcan. We will handle him," Park said. "We will use all of our resources to discover what has happened with Vulcan. May the force be with you."
Keira bowed and walked towards the exit of the chambers. Solin remained in front of the council for a few moments before Sabe' spoke.
"Solin, do you have more to say?"
"With your permission my master," Solin replied. Sabe' nodded and Solin continued. "I believe I have found someone who can be trained in our ways."
"And who is that person?" Sabe' asked.
"The head of security of the King, Ngema Resor. She is very capable in combat and I believe she will be a great asset to our order."
"Thank you for telling us this, Solin," Master Ewan Nielson said. "We will discuss this matter together and contact you when we have reached a decision on the matter."
"I understand, Master Nielson." Solin said. "Keira and I will now see to the King in the Chancellor's quarters."
He bowed to the council before walking towards Keira at the exit. The two exited the Jedi Council chambers.
The Chancellor's quarters truly showed the elegance of von Croy. The walls were golden and chromed perfectly, shining continuously. From the main window, one could see much of the city, including places in a distant location. King Mobbs sat on a couch while von Croy paced the room and they discussed their plans for the plea to the Senate.
"What options have we?" King Mobbs asked.
"Our best choice would be for you to appear before the Senate with Senator Jear of your planet. I know he will be able to help create a sympathy vote for our situation. The best option would be for you to ask for the creation of an army of the Republic in order to counter the threat of Malastare and the Dark Jedi," von Croy replied.
"You know very well Chancellor that I don't want to revert to violence."
"I understand your concern, your majesty but unfortunately, I believe we have no other choice."
"Alright, Chancellor, I will speak with Senator Jear about our plea to the Senate."
* * *
The senate chambers look exactly as they do in the future with the Fall of the Old Republic. Chancellor von Croy stands in his podium, standing next to two of his aides. He speaks with a magnified voice that carries throughout the entire Senate Chambers.
"The chair recognizes the honorable Senator Nvled Jear of Naboo," he said.
A pod carrying the Senator of Naboo, Mobbs, Menousek, and the Jedi floats out to meet the Chancellor at the podium. The pod stops short of the podium and floats as Senator Jear rises to speak to the Senate. Jear is a middle-aged man, dressed in elegant green robes, rivaling those of von Croy.
"Supreme Chancellor and delegates of the Senate," Jear began. "A tragedy has occurred during the Malastare-Naboo blockade which has now engulfed our entire planet with the oppression of the army of Malastare. To state his allegations, I present King Mobbs, the recently elected ruler of the Naboo to speak on our behalf."
Some members of the Senate applaud as King Mobbs rises to address them. He is dressed in elaborate red robes, signifying the bloodshed his planet has recently witnessed as a result of the invasion.
"Honorable representatives of the Republic: I come to you under the gravest of circumstances," Mobbs began. "The Naboo system has been invaded by the armies of Malastare as well as with several Dark Jedi. I come before you to ask for the creation of an army in order to counter the threat of the Dark Jedi."
Members of the Senate cheered for Mobbs while others cried in outrage at the thought of a creation of an army.
"ORDER!" cried one of von Croy's aides. The crying of the Senators ended abruptly.
"The Senate will discuss this matter in a future session, King Mobbs. We will vote on the creation of the army as soon as possible. Senate adjourned."
* * *
Solin and Keira stand before the Jedi Council again at sunset following the session in the Senate. Sabe' addresses Solin directly
"Well Solin, we have decided to send one of our members with you in order to examine this Ngema in her abilities to use the force."
"And who will be joining us?" Solin asked.
"Master Elocin Trahkrik will go along with you," Sabe' said.
Trahkrik rose from her chair and stood next to Solin and Keira. She shook hands with them and faced the council.
"Now we ask the three of you to return to the King as soon as possible," Sabe' said. "He has decided to return to Naboo in order to take matters into his own hands and stop the invasion. We need to protect him at all costs. This could put pressure on Malastare and widen their confrontation."
"And draw out Vulcan Gunner," added Ewan Nielson.
"Go with the King to Naboo and try to discover what has happened to your former friend," Liam Park said.
"May the force be with you all," Sabe' added.
Solin, Keira, and Elocin bowed and exited the Council Chambers. Liam Park turned to Sabe' and spoke.
"I hope you were right in the fact that he can confront Gunner alone with only one council member Sabe'."
"Don't worry master Park," Sabe' replied. "I trust Solin very much and I know he can handle it on his own as long as he keeps his head."
* * *
Back on the landing platform, King Mobbs, his entourage, and the Jedi prepare to board the King's ship. It is late at night for Coruscant as the group prepares to leave the planet. Keira and Elocin lead Captain Menousek and the other guards aboard the ship while Solin speaks with Ngema and the King.
"Ngema, you are to come with us and be observed by one of the members of the council," he said.
"What for?" she asked.
"I have a feeling that you would have great potential as a Jedi and the Council agreed to allow one of their members to follow us and observe you potential."
"I would be honored to serve the Jedi, master Solin. I think I better get on board, your apprentice is waving me over."
Solin turned to the King and spoke. "Your majesty it is our pleasure to continue to serve and protect you."
The two began walking towards the ship as the engines fired up. Mobbs replied, "I welcome your help. Chancellor von Croy and Senator Jear fear Malastare means to destroy me."
"I assure you, I will not allow that to happen," Solin responded. The two boarded the ship and the exit ramp receded back onto the ship.
The ship fired up and took off a few moments later. It flew through the traffic of Coruscant before shooting upward towards the planet's atmosphere. The ship flew through the atmosphere and exited the planet, entering space. Mobbs' ship continued flying before blasting into hyperspace, heading back to its origin of Naboo…
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