Star Wars the Clone Wars: A Padawan's Tale (A CK2/Adventure Quest in the Clone Wars) Complete.

A New Life Arc: Tatooine 1

The flight through hyperspace was a rather… a dull affair, with much of your time in the cramped cockpit of your fighter, spent meditating and preparing yourself for the meeting with one of the biggest crimelords of the whole galaxy.

But one thing was on your mind… the feeling that Anakin Skywalker had when Yoda mentioned the Hutts. And the Hutts in general.

"Master Kenobi." You spoke over the radio. "What do you know about the Hutts?"

There was a slight pause as if Master Kenobi was trying to figure out an answer. "Have you not read about the Hutt Cartel in your studies?" He asked.

"I want to hear about it from you, master." You replied.

Kenobi made a small sound on his end as if he coughed. "Very well."

You gave control to T-3 to make sure nothing happened to you. "The Hutt Cartel is a criminal syndicate that holds considerable influence in the outer rim. They control much of the spice trade, along with many of the hyperspace routes that we need to wage war more effectively against the Separatists. They're dangerous… and do not take kindly to threats against them, or their territory, be it the republic, or the separatists."

"Sounds like they don't want to get involved in the war?" You asked.

"They'll get involved if someone is affecting their profits." Master Kenobi stated. "That's why you don't see many smugglers working outside of the Hutt Cartel these days. Too dangerous to go at it alone, not with the war going on."

You took a breath. "Have you ever dealt with the Hutts before?"

"Yes." Master Kenobi replied, and with his statement, you realized he wanted you to drop the subject. "So be on your best behavior when we are there."

There was an awkward silence between the two of you. "Master, this may seem a bit direct, but-"

"You want to know why Anakin is… not very fond of the Hutts?" He stated as if he realized that the question would come up.

"Yes." You replied.

"When Anakin was young, the Hutts sold him and his mother into slavery. It wasn't until me and Master Qui-Gon were forced to land on Tatooine when we rescued Queen Amidala from Naboo. We got Anakin's freedom when he won a pod race." He stated. "Anakin… he hates the slavers and the Hutts.

You wanted to continue to talk to Master Kenobi about more information, but T-3 beeped, and the hyperspace slowly disappeared, and you saw the Twins suns of the Tatooine system.

"Let's hope Jabba is in a good mood." Master Kenobi stated as you disconnected the hyperspace ring and followed him down onto the planet.

"What's he like in a bad mood?" You asked.

"He fed one of his slaves to a Ranchor." Master Kenobi stated.

Oh… so he was… very dangerous when angry.
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You landed outside Jabba's palace and looked out across the deserts of the wastes. "It's hot." You stated. It was a foolish idea to wear your cloak and robes like Master Kenobi, it really irritated you.

"It's a desert world with two suns." Master Kenobi stated as yo look towards the rising door, before a protocol droid and several mercenaries appeared as it rose.

The droid reached the two of you, stopping to look at you, before saying. "We should not keep the wise, and powerful Jabba waiting."

"I wouldn't dream of it." Master Kenobi stated as you were escorted in.

You looked up to the balcony and the pirates that were watching you. "Pirates?" you asked.

"Seems to be." Master Kenobi replied. "Remember best behavior."

"Yes, sir." You replied.
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You stood in front of Jabba the Hutt, the great crime lord of the outer rim… and a magnificently massive slug.

It was disgusting, but you just looked at the protocol droid at his side, to avoid any eye contact.

"Mighty Jabba, one of our most powerful Jedi is on his way to rescue your son. We will not let you down." Master Kenobi's words were deliberately chosen, but simple, as to not drag on any conversation.

The Hutt spoke, but you did not understand his dialect of Huttese .

The protocol droid thankfully did. "The most gracious Jabba has one more, small condition." There was a pause, and you felt the blood in your veins go cold. "He demands you bring back the slime that took his" There was another pause. "Punky muffin."

"Punky?" Master Kenobi smiled at the small nickname for the son of the most powerful crime lord in the outer rim.

The Hutt spoke again, silencing anything that may have been said.

The droid translated. "Dead or Alive." The Hutt continued to speak. " You have one Rotation to see it done. If you do not succeed, Count Dooku and his droid army will.

Lovely. You wanted to mutter it under your breath, but you remained silent.

"We will not fail, mighty Jabba." Master Kenobi said as he bowed to the Hutt. You followed his example.

The Hutt than waved you away and both of you walked away, back to your starships.
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R4 and T3 had fended off a Jawa's that were among the onlookers into Jabba's palace. You thought you saw some burning cloth, from the flamethrower on top of T3… but that might have been your imagination or the shock arm he had.

"Well Master, I think that went well." You stated.

"Yes, Jabba was in a good mood." Master Kenobi stated.

"T3 begin transmission to General Skywalkers coordinates." You stated, causing the droid to beep happily, before transmitting.

Appearing in the transmission was Master Skywalker, Ahsoka, and a dozen or so clones. You and Master Kenobi traded glances before Master Kenobi started. "Alright Anakin here's the story, Jabba has given us one Planetary rotation to find his son and get him back to Tatooine, safe and sound."

Anakin smiled. "Won't take us that long master."

"Well take extreme care, we have no idea who's holding Jabba's son. When we finish negotiations, we will join you." Master Kenobi stated as the transmission cut off.

"More negotiations?" You asked.

"We need to make sure the Separatists don't try to turn information against us." Master Kenobi stated.

"You want me with you?" You asked.

"I won't need you by my side for this, try to get your ear into the ground, see what you can pick up?" He replies with a smile. "Meet me back at the ship when I call you."

"Yes Master." You reply.

What do you do?:
[]Meditate by the Ships: You are going to feel the force, see how it flows on the planet.

[]Pazak Time: You see a few pirates playing pazak. Might as well clean them out.

[]Listen in: Might as well try to hear a few rumors, and going on's of the Palace, see if you can use it to your advantage.

[]An Unknown: You sense someone… You sense he is strong and… very very dangerous.

AN: Enjoy.

Edit: Nevermind.