Anuvuin: episode #27 Jedi Talk and the pod
Part 2
Previously: Qui-Gon and Watto argued at paying for the required part. Anakin then takes everyone to his house because a sandstorm comes up.
“I built a droid. Come and see it,” says Anakin pulling Padmé along. “I’m sorry about his,” Qui-Gon says, “Your son was kind enough to offer us shelter.” Shmi now has a problem with dinner…3 unexpected people to feed. As she begins preparing dinner, Anakin shows Padmé his droid. “This is C-3PO. Isn’t he great?” R2-D2 had followed them in. Anakin turns Threepio on. “Hello, I am See-Threepio, Human Cyborg Relations…” “He’s a Protocol droid to help mom. He’s not finished yet. . I have to find coverings fro him.” R2-D2 goes over to C-3PO and beeps. “What do you men I’m naked?” R2 beeps again. “My insides are showing!” R2-D2 and C–3PO start a conversation. “When the storm clears up, I’ll show you my pod…” then Shmi says, “Time to eat!” So Anakin C-3PO, R2-D2, and Padmé go into the kitchen. Qui-Gon, Jar Jar Binks, and Shmi are already there. Qui-Gon takes this opportunity to study Anakin. Qui-Gon thinks, “He’s got to have at least some force…and it seems to be above average (Which would make it strong).” Anyway, Padmé says, “I can’t believe they even allow slavery her. You’d think the Republic’s anti-slavery laws would…” Shmi interrupts her with, “The Republic doesn’t exist out her. W e have to survive on our own.” Qui-Gon then asks, “Is there anyone friendly to the Republic that could help us.” Shmi thinks of Lowdun, but shakes her head at anything having to do with Summoner. Then, after some thought, Anakin asks Qui-Gon, “Can I ask you a question?” “Sure,” he says. “You’re a Jedi Knight, aren’t you?” Qui-Gon looks at Anakin surprised. “What makes you think that?” “I saw your laser sword. Only Jedi carry that kind of weapon.” “Maybe I killed a Jedi and took it form him.’ “I don’t think s o. No one can kill a Jedi.” Qui-Gon says, “I wish that were so.” Then Anakin can’t think of anything else to say, so he asks Padmé, “Have you ever seen a pod race?” Qui-Gon says, “I’ve seen podracing on other planets. It’s very fast and very dangerous.” “I race pods,” says Anakin. “I’m the only human who can do it. Watto says he’s never heard of humans doing it before.” “You must have Jedi reflexes if you can pod race.” Jar Jar reached his tongue out for a piece of fruit on the table. Qui-Gon grabs his tongue using his own Jedi reflexes. “Don’t do that again,” Then Qui-Gon faces Anakin, “Yes, I am a Jedi.” “You came here to free all the salves, didn’t you.” “No…” “Why else would you be here? I dreamed I was Jedi Knight and rescued all the slaves.” “I can see there’s no fooling you, Anakin. We’re here on an important mission to Coruscant.” “Coruscant? How did you get out here in the Outer Rim?” “Our ship got damaged, and we had to land here to make repairs,” says Padmé. Jar Jar says, “Wesas stuck here until we can get the money to pay for our parts.” “I can fix anything! Let me help!” “I believe you can, Anakin. There must be some kind of weakness here.” “Gambling,” says Shmi. “Hey, there’s a big pod race tomorrow. I’ve built a pod. You can enter it and make Watto think it was yours, or he won’t let me do it. I can race it for you.” Anakin says, “Anakin! I die every time Watto makes you do it. N O! I don’t want you racing!” Padmé says, “We can find another way. I’m sure Qui-Gon wouldn’t want to put your son in any danger.” Anakin says, “Please, mom. You say the biggest problem in the galaxy is that no one helps each other.” Shmi doesn’t like the decision she’s about to make, but she says it anyway, “Now, there is no other way. I may not like it, but maybe he was meant to help you.” Anakin smiles. “Thanks mom!” When they’ve finished eating, Anakin takes them outside to show them his pod racer. Anakin, C-3PO, R2-D2, a Padmé, and Jar Jar all work on the pod. Qui-Gon watches from the walkway above that leads to the various slave quarters. Shmi joins him. “He’s a very special boy,” Qui-Gon says. “ I know. He’s has special…” “He has special powers.” Shmi nods with a little smile. “He deserves a better life than a slave life. Do you think you can help him.” Qui-Gon says, “Well…I don’t know… I didn’t exactly come here to free slaves. “ Kitster, Anakin’s best friend comes over to help on the pod. Qui-Gin and Shmi watch the whole thing. Then finally, they’re all finished with the work…Anakin climbs in to make sure it works. “It’s ‘s working!” then, Qui-Gon turns to Shmi. “Who was the father?” Shmi doesn’t want to tell him about Summoner. “I don’t want to talk about it. He had a father, but he hasn’t done anything for Anakin, so he basically doesn’t have a father.” Qui-Gon nods, and now its’ getting dark. Until next time!
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