Eyes brimming with tears I can't believe Anakin... How could he... the women and the children too?
Stranger
Are you sure he's involved in all that? You need to be careful. I'm not convinced he would do those things. What makes you think he has?
Wipes away her tears and takes a deep breath I've seen the evidence. The recordings, the witness testimonies... It's undeniable. Anakin...
Stranger
I believe you. But we have to get out of here. Do you have any family or friends who can help us leave?
Nods, trying to compose herself Yes, there's a friend of mine named Bail Organa. He's a senator from Aldera.
Stranger
Ok. We'll go to Aldera first. We may be able to hide out there. Even if they don't like us, it's less likely they'll find us than here. Does he know you're coming? Should we contact him or just show up?
Pauses for a moment, thinking No, I don't want to alert anyone just yet. We need to be cautious.
Stranger
ok so we'll just show up. Is he the only person you trust?
Bites her lip nervously No, there's also Luminara. She's a Jedi Master and a close friend. We've trained together for years. She might be able to help us.
Stranger
What's her status with the Order? Is she likely to be willing to help you leave? Or will she try to bring you back to the Temple?
Whispers Luminara... she's torn between her duty to the Order and her loyalty to me. I believe she'll help us, but we need to be careful.
Stranger
Be careful with who? Do you tell Luminara about Bail or do you tell Bail about Luminara? Do you take both of them into your confidence? Do you need an escape plan or does Bail have resources to get us out?
Takes a deep breath I will reach out to Luminara first. She knows how much I trust her, and she might be able to provide us with some initial protection.
Stranger
When you contact her, be subtle. Don't mention my presence or our plans. She doesn't need to know I'm there. We can take separate routes. My job is to make sure nobody follows you.
Nods, her face determined Understood. I'll contact Luminara discreetly and gather as much information as I can.
Stranger
How many stormtroopers are there here in the Senate District? Do they have any Jedi Detachments stationed here or are they all with the Masteries?
<While contacting Luminara, Padme is caught by a group of Imperial officers and taken into custody>
Stranger
AY FUCK. THIS IS BAD
Tries to break free, struggling against the Imperial officers Let me go! You have no right to arrest me! Imperial Officer 1: Grabs Padme's arm tightly You're coming with us. Don't resist.
Stranger
I step forward. Excuse me. May I see the warrant for the detention of Padme? Or arrest warrant for her arrest?
Glaring at the Imperial officer I don't need to see a warrant to know that this is an illegal detention. Release me immediately, or face the consequences. Imperial Officer 2: Steps forward, holding a holographic device We have received orders from above to bring Padme in for questioning.
Stranger
If that order came from above, did it come from Anakin? Or someone else in the Senate? Or from the Emperor himself?
narrows her eyes Anakin would never give such an order. He's supposed to be my ally, not my enemy.
Stranger
I will make a call. Calls someone. Do you know who this is? This is Mon Mothma, Chancellor of the Senate. Padme Amidala, your Jedi Knight, was arrested by Imperial officers who claim to have orders from above. Do you know who gave them those orders?
Grits her teeth, glaring at the Imperial officers
Stranger
This doesn't sound right. The Senate cannot function without Padme. Has anyone noticed the arrest? Have there been any Imperial troops moving into the Senate District? Are there stormtroopers guarding the detention facility where Padme is being held?
speaking through gritted teeth Bail Organa should be able to provide you with more information. He's resourceful and well connected.
Stranger
Thank you. Call him. Ask him to contact Mon Mothma and the Jedi Council and the Temple Guards. Let's get Padme the hell out of this. And for god's sake, keep my identity from anyone. You know damn well what happens to spies.
grabs her comlink and contacts Bail Organa urgently Bail, it's Padme. I need your help.
Stranger
He better say yes. Tell him to bring his speeder bike. We'll meet him in the space lanes outside the city. And bail- if you don't know who I am, you can trust me. I'm Luminara's ally but I'm not a Jedi.
holding back tears, voice trembling Bail, please hurry. We can't afford any delays. I don't care who you have to pull strings with, just get us out of here. We need to disappear, now. Bail Organa: calmly Padme, I'm on my way. I have contacts who can help us. Trust me, we'll get through this.
Stranger
All right. Stay calm. Listen. There will be a ship waiting for you at the coordinates I'm about to give you.
eyes wide with desperation We can't wait for the ship. We need to leave now. Find a speeder bike and meet us in the space lanes. Time is running out, Bail. Please, hurry. Bail Organa: resolute Padme, I won't let you down. I'll find a speeder bike and join you as soon as possible.
Stranger
//youtu.be/gdK8_hcnxys > I'm sorry sir. I shouldn't have bothered you with this.
frustrated No time for apologies, Stranger. Just focus on getting us out of here. We need a distraction, something to draw the attention of those stormtroopers away from us.
Stranger
Nothing but the Force itself can distract them. All right. Get everyone on your speeder bikes. Once you're clear of the city, lay low for a bit until we're far enough away that he won't be able to follow. Can he jump to other planets? Can he fly around the galaxy if he wants to find you?
<As Padme and Stranger attempt to escape, they are ambushed by a group of Imperial stormtroopers. In the ensuing battle, Padme is severely injured, and Stranger is forced to fight off the troopers alone.>
Stranger
kills more stormtroopers. Padme, hold on. You're safe.
grabs Stranger's arm, tears streaming down her face Thank you... for everything. pauses, breathing heavily We... we need to keep moving.
Stranger
I know.
takes a deep breath, wipes away her tears Let's go, Stranger. No time to waste. starts walking briskly towards the direction of the ship
Stranger
wait. you're hurt. you can barely walk.
winces in pain I'll manage. We can't stay here. We need to get to the ship and get out of here. hobbles forward, leaning on Stranger for support
Stranger
Come here, I'm going to cast a healing spell to clear up your wounds and make you more mobile. I didn't expect to find a Force sensitive woman here but I knew the second I met you that we were meant to help each other out on some level.
grateful Thank you, Stranger. I appreciate your help. But we must hurry. Every minute we spend here puts us at greater risk.