Supply Run
Lilith's POV:
I got into the renter truck as Fox climbed into the passenger side, with how much I made and such I could afford not only food but clothes for the boys as well. Linkin Park's New Divide came over the radio as I turned onto the main road from the drive leading down to my house. Driving for about a good twenty-five minutes before jumping onto the interstate and heading to the Cosco, followed by the Sams Club. There was one place I would stop though. Starbucks I was craving one of their White Chocolate Caramel Macciotos and I would order an extra one for Fox to try. Fox looked at me "I'll be right back," I said, "It's safe in there,"
The young woman behind the counter looked up "Hello there, welcome to Starbucks," she said with a smile
"General Kenobi," I replied watching the girl's smile split into a grin.
I knew a fan when I saw one alright, sue me! I looked at the pastries knowing Fox had to be hungry walking over to the display stand I grabbed two of their large travel mugs in Corrie Red and put them on the counter "I need 2 White Chocolate Caramel Macioatos one with 2 shots of expresso, and the other with extra Caramel drizzle and whipped cream on both, and can I get the two large honey buns please?" I asked
"Names to put on the cups?" the young woman asked
"Lilith will have the extra Caramel Drizzle and whipped cream without the 2 shots of expresso, the other with the 2 shots of expresso will have Fox written on it," I replied.
The girl blinked at me "Should I call the Winchesters too while I'm at it?"
I laughed "Oh, no honey; my mother gave me the name just to piss off her adopted parents," I replied.
The girl laughed as her eyes got really wide "Is that really who I think it is?" she asked.
Fox removed his helmet and set it in the front seat before removing his gloves. He stood back up letting his curls bounce free as the girl behind the counter swooned "It is Fox!" the girl said excitedly.
I thought I told him to keep his shebs in the truck.
Fox's POV
As soon as I removed my helmet the smell of caf greeted me. So this is where she brought me to a caf shop? I headed inside having watched her earlier pulled the door by the handle "Sorry mesh'la, I need to use the fresher," I said.
Lilith looked at me fondly before walking my way and led me to where I needed to go "I ordered us some caf and something to hold us over until we get back to the others," she said.
I smiled softly at her "Thank you," I said.
She smiled and tapped my sheb plate causing me to arch a brow at her "I'll be around the corner when you come out,"
Heading inside I went to one of the urinals I removed my gloves back in the truck I should have opted to only wear my thigh and leg armor and forget the rest, but I needed to be away from the house and had to have the armor in case I needed to protect Lilith. After relieving myself I went to the sink and washed my hands before heading back out. I found Lilith speaking to the girl behind the counter who was nodding admittedly as she made the caf. As soon as she was finished the girl set the caf on the counter in travel mugs with lids before getting two tasty pastries from the oven "25 even," the girl said.
Lilith paid for the caf and the pastries before leading the way outside handing me one of the mugs that had my namesake sitting down with a mug between its paws. It was adorable. Siping on the caf my eyes shot open wide, the sweet flavor profile with the taste of express shot was remarkable "I figured you would like that," she said
"It's good what is it?" I asked
"White Chocolate Caramel Maciado with extra Caramel and whipped cream, the pastries are called honey buns but they are a cross with cinnamon buns," she explained as she backed the truck out of the parking space.
Cody's POV
They had been gone for three and a half hours when they finally decided to pull up "Calm your tits, Glory boy, with how much we needed we had to hit several stores at once," Lilith said before thrusting a bag in my arms.
I looked down at the bag then back at her "Go get cleaned up and out of those nasty ass blacks, you won't need your armor either, those are more comfortable than anything," she said.
I was not about to argue as she handed more bags out. I peered inside to see clothes and a few of those items were in 212 gold. I looked at Fox who walked in holding what looked like a new caf mug in his hands with a hand-drawn fox sitting down with a cup of caf nursed between its paws "Cute," I said pointing.
Fox looked at what I was pointing at "You would think so," Fox replied.
Tech's POV
These clothes that Lilith bought would suit us well enough for going into town. Hunter was more into civilian clothes than the rest of us, however, I could understand the logic behind wanting us out of our armor. It would cause a scene for one and draw one too many eyes, that and the fact that Lilith warned there were people who loved them and wouldn't mind kidnapping a few. Shaking my head I just went and got cleaned up and changed into the clothes provided.
They fit well and were loose which was a good thing, and they were shockingly comfortable. Walking back into the main living room I noticed Jan'buir helping put away everything with Fox and our hostess. I walked over and offered my help. Finding things was easy picking up on what would classify as what their writing system constituted for Galactic Basic. Once everything was put away we all gathered in the living room "Alright now on with the second movie Attack of the Vod'e," Lilith said, "Because I am not insulting anyone in this room by saying the actual title."
"Pardon me, but what is the actual name of the movie?" General Kenobi asked
"Attack of the Clones hints why I said Vod'e, it was either that or Episode II The Army of Fett," Lilith said
"I like the last one better," Jan'buir said.
General Kenobi swatted Jan'buir across the shoulder "Behave yourself."
Lilith's POV
I thought it would be a good idea to play the movie before heading out to eat, the boys needed to experience an all-you-could-eat place, and lucky for me I knew just the place. As the boys sat down and watched the second movie I leaned into Fox who wrapped his arm around me drawing me closer to him.
***Attack of the Clones***
A vast sea of stars serves as the backdrop for the main title. War drums echo through the heavens as a rollup slowly crawls into infinity.
There is unrest in the Galactic Senate several hundred solar systems have declared their intentions to leave the Republic.
This separatist movement, under the leadership of CountDooku, has made it difficult for the limited number of JediKnights to maintain peace and order in the galaxy.
Senator Amidala, the former Queen of Naboo, is returning to the Galactic Senate to vote on the critical issue of creating an Army of the Republic to assist the overwhelmed Jedi...
**The camera pans up to reveal the city planet of Coruscant. Two Naboo Fighters fly over the camera to the planet followed by a large Naboo Cruiser and one more fighter in an escort pattern.**
**Interior of the Naboo cruiser-Dawn. The Lieutenant and two security officers address Senator Amidala as the cruiser nears the planet.**
Lieutenant: Senator, we're making our final approach into Coruscant.
Senator Amidala: Very good, Lieutenant.
**Exterior: Cityscape, Coruscant-Dawn: The ships skim across the surface of the city's landscape, as the sun glints off of the crime hulls of the sleek Naboo spacecraft as they Navigate between the buildings of the capital planet. Exterior: Courascant, Landing Platform: Two Naboo fighters land on one leaf of the three-leaf-clover-shaped landing platform. The Naboo cruiser lands on the central leaf and the third lighter lands on the remaining platform. A small group of dignitaries awaits to welcome the Senator. One of the Fighter Pilots jumps from the wing of his ship and removes his helmet. He is Captain Typho, Senator Amidala's security officer, as he moves over to a female pilot.**
Captain Typho: We made it. I guess I was wrong, there was no danger at all.
**The ramp lowers. Two Naboo guards appear followed by Senator Amidala one handmaiden and four troopers descend the ramp. Amidala is more beautiful now than she was ten years prior when she was queen freeing her people from the yoke of the Trade Federation.**
"I got a bad feeling about this," Fox said causing her to look up
"Trust me, this scene is not going to end well," I replied.
This causes everyone to nod in agreement as the scene starts to play out more.
**The dignitaries start to move forward. Senator Amidala reaches the foot of the ramp when suddenly there is a blinding flash and a huge explosion. The dignitaries and pilots are hurled to the ground as the starship is destroyed. Klaxons blare, alarms sound! Captain Typho and the two escort pilots get up and run to where Senator Amidala lies dying. Beyond, Artoo Detoo drops down from the Naboo Fighter and rolls towards the wreckage. The Female Escort pilot kneels down by Senator Amidala and removes her helmet, revealing the real Padme Amidala.***
"Told you I had a bad feeling," Fox remarked
"Are you sure your not Jedi?" Jango asked causing Obi-Wan and Anakin to hit him in the face and over the head with the couch pillows, "OOF!"
Everyone laughed at that "Jan'buir when are you going to realize that General Kenobi is sitting RIGHT THERE beside you?" Cody asked
I laughed as well watching their antics as we continued to watch the movie.
** The Movie**
Padme: Corde...
**She gathers her decoy in her arms. Corde's eyes open as she looks up at Padme**
Corde:...I'm so sorry, M'lady...I'm...not sure I... I've failed you, Senator.
**Corde dies in Padme's arms as Padme hugs her fallen friend.**
Padme: No...!
Captain Typho: M'Lady, you are still in danger here.
**Padme lowers Corde to the ground. She gets up and looks around at the devastation. There are tears in her eyes.**
Padme: I shouldn't have come back.
Captain Typho: This vote is very important. You did your duty- Corde did hers. Now come. (Padme doesn't respond) Senator Amidala, please!
**Padme turns and they walk away as Artoo lets out a small sad whimper of a noise and rolls after them. Exterior: Senate Building- Day: The massive Senate Building glistens in the afternoon sun. Small patches of fog have still to burn off. The Camera pans into the Senate chamber. The vast rotunda is buzzing with chatter. Mas Amedda, the Supreme Chancellor's majordomo, tries to quiet things down as Palpatine confers with an Aide. UV Gizen, riding a small one-man floating scooter.**
Mas Amedda: Order! We shall have order! The motion for the Republic to commission an army takes precedent, and that is what we will vote on at this time.
**Everything quiets down. The aide disperses, and the Supreme Chancellor Palpatine steps to the podium.**
Palpatine:...My esteemed colleagues, excuse me...I have just received some tragic and disturbing news. Senator Amadala of the Naboo system has been assassinated!
**Shock floods the vast arena.**
Palpatine: This grievous blow is especially personal to me. Before I became Chancellor, I served Amidala when she was Queen. She was a great leader who fought for justice, not only here in this honorable assembly, but also on her home planet. She was so loved she could have been elected Queen for life. She believed in public service, and she fervently believed in democracy. Her death is a great loss to us all. We will mourn her as a relentless champion of freedom...and as a dear friend.
**There is a moment of silence. Ask Aak, the Senator of Malastare, to move his pod to the center of the arena.**
Ask Aak: How many more Senators will die before this civil strife ends?! We must confront these rebels now, and we need an army to do it!
**A second pod moves into the center of the arena with Arsana, the Ambassador of Glee Anselm,**
Darsana: Why weren't the Jedi able to stop this assassination? We are no longer safe, under their protection.
**Senator Orn Free Taa swings forward in his pod**
Orn Free Taa: The Republic needs more security now! Before it comes to war!
Palpatine: Must I remind the Senator from Malastare that negotiations are continuing with the separatists. Peace is our objective here...not war.
**The Senators start a yelling match about the pros and cons, as Mas Amedda tries to calm things down. Senator Padme Amidala, with Captain Typho, and Jar Jar Binks maneuver her pod to the center of the vast arena.**
Amidala: My noble colleagues, I concur with the Supreme Chancellor. At all costs, we do not want war!
**The Senate goes quiet, then there is an outburst of cheering and applause.**
Palpatine: It is with great surprise and joy the chair recognizes the Senator from Naboo, Padme Amidala.
Padme: Less than an hour ago, an assassination attempt was made against my life. One of my bodyguards and six others were ruthlessly and senselessly murdered. I was the target, more importantly, I believe this security measure before you was the target. I have led the opposition to build an army...but there is someone in this body who will stop at nothing to assure it passes...
**Many of the Senators boo and yell at Senator Amidala**
Padme: I warn you, if you vote to create this army, war will follow. I have experienced the misery of war firsthand; I do not wish to do it again.
**There is sporadic yelling for and against her statements.**
Padme: Wake up, Senators...you must wake up! If we offer the Separatists violence, they can only show us violence in return! Many will lose their lives. All will lose their freedom. This decision could very well destroy the very foundation of our great Republic. I pray you, do not let fear push you into a disastrous decision. Vote down this security measure, which is nothing less than a declaration of war! Does anyone here want that? I cannot believe they do.
**There is an undercurrent of booing and groaning. Senator Orn Free Taa moves his pod next to Amidala**
Orn Free Taa: My motion to defer the vote must be dealt with first. That is the rule of law.
I knew I wasn't the only one who wanted to knock that fat ass selling his people into slavery Senator's teeth down his throat. Just looking at how Anakin was glaring at the TV was proof enough of that. Pausing the movie I stood up "Alright load up we are going out to eat then we will return to finish the movie. Come on let's go move your shebs!"
Fox's POV
Lilith waited for everyone to pile up into the van that her Uncle let her use before driving back into the busier part of town to a place that she said would make Wrecker cry with joy. Hibachis, was the name of the place and as soon as they got out of the van something told me we were going to enjoy whatever was inside "Ah, LIlly how are you, my friend?" a woman asked
"I am fine, though I did bring hungry mouths," Lilly said with a smile
"Quite a few I see, come I will get you to one of our bigger sitting areas where you can all sit and eat." the woman said.
We all were led to a different part of the building reserved most likely for meetings and such "Here you go, I will get the sweet tea," the woman said
"Thank you, Xio," Lilly replied
"You're welcome," Xio called over her shoulder.
Lilith smirked "Follow me and I will show you the rules of this place," she said.
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