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(y/n)'s POV
I sighed as Cal stepped out from the back in his slave attire, seeing him in it made me uncomfortable to say the least. I know it's for a mission, but I've grown to deeply care for this kid, and I'm worried about subjecting him to these kinds of horrors of the galaxy; he's only fourteen.

I tapped my food on the floor with my arms crossed while he uncomfortably pulled on his collar, "Are you sure about this Cal? We can switch roles." I suggested.

He raised a brow at me, "You seriously think they're going to believe a teenager is a slave owner?"

I shrugged, "You're fairly tall now for a fourteen year old, I wouldn't be surprised if you can pass for older." He's growing quickly, I feel like it was just yesterday when we were at eye level, now he's about two inches taller than me.

He smiled as he shook his head, "Stop worrying about me Master, I'm fine with my role." He placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder, "You know, you and Master Skywalker should have kids, you already have that maternal instinct." He teased me with a smirk.

I scrunched my face in disgust as I shrugged his hand from my shoulder, "Thats still up for debate, I don't really like kids." I placed the helmet over my head to begin our arrival to to Zygerria.

"But you like me." He responded joyfully as he nudged my shoulder with his own.

I laughed as I shook my head while walking over to lower the ramp, "You're my exception Cal."

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Note: I didn't follow the episode storyline, I only used the idea for muse purposes. So I just improvised as I went along ♥️

After successfully talking my way into the palace to meet the Queen of Zygerria, I finally stepped into her throne room to see her seated up on her throne while a guard was whispering into her ear.

As soon as I walked in, her cat like eyes shifted to look at us while I gently pulled Cal in by his chain. It was difficult to hold in my distain at the sight of her. I have a personal hatred for slavers, Anakin was once a slave, and I hated that he was treated so poorly by people like her.

He still held scars on his body that I sometimes to trace smoothly with my fingertips, it's my way of trying to soothe his haunted past. Although I know that nothing will ever really diminish his pain from the memories.

I'd burn all the slave planets if it took his pain away.

Maybe one day I will.

She waved the guard away from her and gave me her full attention, "What brings you here Josie Starkiller?" She asked as she stood up from her chair and strutted towards me; using the fake name I gave the guard who escorted us here.

I bowed reluctantly, "Your majesty, I come bearing a gift from the King of Byss. He wishes to put an end to your quarrel, in hopes of opening discussions about acquiring more slave trafficking operations." This was the best lie I could create with the very little information that was given to me by the council. I'm hoping with the operations being in the discussion, I could find out where the current ones are to see where the Togrutas might have been taken.

She smiled as she came closer and walked around Cal, "I've never owned a ginger before." She raised a finger to touch his chain and on instinct, he slapped her hand away. She scowled at him, "It appears you've brought a feisty one."

I shrugged, hiding how proud I was with his reaction, "He's still relatively new."

She eyed him for another before turning her gaze to me, "Let me see that face of yours Josie." She said the name suspiciously slow as she tilted her head and gestured for me to take the helmet off.

I did as she requested and took the helmet off; tucking it under my arm, "Do you accept the gift from the King?" I asked, trying to get back on topic.

She chuckled as she walked forward and began to twirl my hair around her finger. I furrowed my brows at her actions, but didn't pull away so I wouldn't upset her and have her revoke her invitation, "I have another gift in mind." She eyed me up and down.

Cal raised his brows in surprise from behind me, and I could see him holding in his laughter at my awkward situation. I laughed nervously, "What do you have in mind, my Queen."

She dropped her hand down and turned to look at Cal, "I'll accept him, but I'll accept you as well." Almost as soon as the words rolled from her tongue, I felt someone come up from being me and then a stinging pain in my neck.

"Master!" Cal shouted, but a few of the guards held onto him and started to pull him aggressively by his chain out of the room.

"Cal." I tired reaching for him with fear in my heart, but I fell weakly to the floor from the drugs that were circling my veins..

My vision blurred, but I could make out the Queen as she kneeled down in front of me, "I know who you are Jedi Knight," She grabbed me by my shirt collar and pulled my face close to hers, "Someone informed me of your arrival before your ship even landed." She clicked her tongue as she threw me roughly onto the floor. My eyes were beginning to close and it was becoming difficult to even think, let alone speak. She pinched my cheek to the point to where it actually stung, "Such a shame, you're so beautiful."

"Ca-" I tried calling for my Padawan once more, he's the only thing on my mind right now. She better not hurt him, none of them better hurt him or I swear I'll make this place their living hell.

She let go of me and my head dropped down to the floor. I  tried to keep my eyes open, but they betrayed me when they slowly closed involuntarily, "Take her and the ginger to conditioning before we send them with the rest." Was the last muffled sound I heard before the drugs in my body finally took over.

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Anakin's POV
"Are you sure about this Master," Ahsoka asked from next time me while we peered around the corner in the Senate building to look down the hall towards the Chancellors office, "He seems like a harmless old man to me."

"My gut is telling me the complete opposite of that Snips," I sighed while I kept my gaze on his office doors, I was waiting for him to leave to do a little snooping, "Please trust me on this."

She was silent for a moment, then I heard her let out a heavy breath, "Okay fine, Im putting my faith into your judgment."

I turned my head to smile down at her, "I knew I could count on yo-"

"Anakin?" We both jumped and spun around to face the voice that took us by surprise.

My eyes widened and I became instantly uncomfortable when I saw who it was, "Padmé, I didn't realize you were in Coruscant." I took a small step back and I could tell that Ahsoka immediately picked up on the uncomfortable tension that sat in the air.

Padmé looked just as awkward as I did while she nervously played with the fabric of her sleeves, "Uh yeah, the Senate is voting on a new loan with the banking clan today." She informed me and my ears perked up, that means the Chancellor will be there.. so his office will be empty for me.

"When might that be?" I asked curiously with a raised brow.

She looked down at the time that sat on her right wrist, "In one hour." She responded, bringing her arm back down as she held her hands together and rested them on her abdomen.

Then thats when I'll come back.

I nodded, "Alright, thanks Padmé." I began to remove myself from this conversation while holding Ahsoka by the arm to drag her with me. If (y/n) found out I was in close proximity to this woman, let alone talking to her, she would be absolutely livid; so it's best to leave as quick as possible to avoid her wrath.

"Ani wait." I felt a hand grab ahold of my bicep. I immediately pulled it from her grip and spun around to face her with narrowed eyes.

"Don't call me Ani and don't touch me Padmé, just because I spoke a few words to you doesn't mean I forgive you for what you did." I growled at her, I was still beyond pissed for what she tried to do. I almost lost the most important person in my life because of her and that fucking Brian.

She nodded sadly before speaking, "I know and I'm sorry, I just wanted to apologize to you. What I did was selfish. I was hurt, jealous, and I let my emotions cloud my judgment." She sighed as she nervously kept our gazes locked.

She seemed sincere, but I just don't think that what she did is rendered as forgivable, "I appreciate your apology, but you not only hurt me, you hurt her. And I just can't forgive that, I hope you understand."

I could feel the curiosity and confusion radiating off of Ahsoka, she's going to have so many questions and that's going to be an awkward conversation.

Padmé nodded in understanding, "So does that mean you two are stil-"

"Engaged." I cut her off.

I knew she wouldn't run and tell anyone. I don't know what Master Yoda said to her or Brian that prompted them to keep their mouths shut, and a part of me doesn't even want to know. But whatever it was, has scared them into silence.

Her eyes widened in surprise, "Oh wow, that was fast."

I shrugged with a small smile that wasn't directed towards her, but directed towards the memory of (y/n) accepting my proposal, "I just know that she's the one for me." I answered honestly.

"Well congratulations." She dropped her gaze to the floor to avoid eye contact with me. I can tell the news saddened her and it made me feel a little guilty. I knew she had feelings back then and I still kissed her, which only heightened her feelings more. But then I thought about the shit she tried to pull and how much she hurt me and (y/n); so the guilt washed away as quick as it came.

"Thanks," I mumbled before turning away from her again, "See you around Senator." I two-finger saluted her without facing her again and continued walking down the hallways with Ahsoka following obediently by my side.

"So," My nosey Padawan broke the silence once we were in the elevator, "Ex-girlfriend?" She asked with a raised brow while she turned to glance up at me.

I scoffed as I pressed the button for the bottom floor, "She wishes." I responded with an eye roll.

The elevator jolted before beginning to descend downwards, "Then what's the story?" She continued to press, just as I expected her too.

"None of your business Snips." I sighed.

"I'll tell (y/n) you were flirting with the Senator if you don't tell me." She threatened with a smile.

My jaw dropped slightly as I glared at her in disbelief, "I wasn't though!"

She shrugged while still maintaining her devilish smirk that mirrored my own, "Let's hope she believes you then."

I groaned in annoyance, this little jerk,"Fine, how about we get to the temple and I'll tell you the story over lunch." I suggested. She seemed happy with my response and nodded; before turning her head to face the elevator doors.

The small space was peacefully silent for a few moments until I saw her turn to slowly look at me again from my side vision, "Master Skywalker?"

"Yeah Snips?" I asked as I side glanced her; still annoyed that she threatened me with my own fiancé.

"Be honest; before (y/n), were you a whore?"

My eyes widened, "No!"

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"I'm surprised Master (y/l/n) didn't kill her." Ahsoka commented as we both stood up and threw our trays in the trash after I just told her everything. I still kept it PG-13 for her and didn't mention the almost having sex with a Padme part. I only mentioned the kiss.

I chuckled, "So am I. Now come on, we have some breaking and entering to do." I gestured for her to follow me out of the mess hall. The Chancellor should be gone by now.

"Have I ever told you that you're a wonderful influence?" She joked when we walked out of the doors and down the halls to get to my speeder.

I smirked narcissistically, "I know I am."

"Anakin!" I heard my name being shouted and I turned my head to see Obi-Wan rushing in our direction.

I stopped in my tracks and spun around to face him with furrowed brows, "What is it Obi-Wan? I have something important to get to."

He held a look in his eyes that I had never seen before, it was anger; mixed with sadness and betrayal, "I'm sorry Anakin, but it's going to have to wait. You have to come with me to the council chambers, now."

I was frustrated that this had to be now. I wasn't sure if I'd ever get another chance to snoop in the chancellors office like this, or at least not another chance that's soon.

But with the way Obi-Wan was speaking, I knew this was something of high importance, and my mind immediately went to the worst possible scenario, "What happened, is it (y/n); is she okay?" I asked with slight panic as I rushed to follow his quick pace down the halls; Ahsoka was following right behind me.

He didn't say anything until we reached the council doors, then he stopped and faced me with a stern expression, "I'm warning you now, that what you're about to learn will infuriate you. But you must know that I nor Master Yoda knew about this and we are dealing with it accordingly." I could tell he himself was having a hard time remaining calm, and for someone who is as level headed as him to be having this type of reaction; well, it scared me more than anything.

I nodded, his words were already causing more fear to seep into my already anxious mind, "Okay, but you still didn't answer my question, are (y/n) and Cal okay?"

He sighed as he opened the council room doors to reveal it to be completely full with the members, "I don't know."

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I think I want to start scheduling my books so that way I don't get stressed and start neglecting any of them🤔
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So far I plan to update this one every Tuesday and Thursday! The schedule isn't official, I'm just trying it out first 🤗
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Let me know your thoughts on the chapter! I know it was a bit boring but the next one will have more action and it'll be quite emotional..
Just be prepared.
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