Slaves of the Republic

Those who enslave others inevitably become slaves themselves. Kidnapped! During a Separatist invasion of the planet Kiros, thousands of peaceful colonists are abducted by Zygerrian slavers. Determined to find the missing colonists, the Jedi travelled to Zygerria, home to the galaxy's most notorious slave empire.

Roxanne's POV

"Why do we have to be the slaves?" Ahsoka grumbles.

"At least you don't have to wear my outfit," I grumble back.

"I guess so, I still think it's unfair that we have to pretend to be slaves," she states.

"We are the padawans," I remind her. "Though Obi-wan wanted me to stay behind," I add.

"Then why are you here?" She asks me.

"It was the councils decision, and my mum is never finding out, ever," I tell her. She nods her head. We finished getting ready and joined the others as the ship began its decent.

"Remind me again why Roxanne and I have to play the part of slaves?" Ahsoka asks Anakin.

"I tried it once. I wasn't any good at it. Besides, the role of master comes easely to me, " Anakin tells her.

"Really?" I ask, not convinced.

"This time, try being convincing at it," Ahsoka adds.

"No matter what, you two stick together," Obi-wan tells us. "Also, your mother never hears of this," he adds.

"Obviously," I state, and we head into town. Where we have a run-in with a Zygerrian slaver. Anakin was able to talk our way into the palace. Maybe we can pull this off.

When we arrive at the palace, we are taken to the throne room. Where the queen is awaiting us. "My Queen. I present Lars Quell, " the slaver Molec says.

"You're the man who claims to be acquainted with Bruno Denturri?" The queen asks Anakin.

"Yes, your highness. However, when I spoke with him, he failed to describe your beauty, " Anakin tells her. As he removes his helmet. I roll my eyes under my hooded cloak.

"Really? And did Bruno speak of my intense hatred of him? Or did that escape his memory as well?" She asks as Molec points a gun at Anakin. He remains calm.

"He needed not speak with your magesty. Bruno Denturri will not be speaking. Ever again, " he tells her.

"What do you mean?" She asks him.

"Bruno Denturri is dead, by my hand. Here are two slaves from his palace. Compensation for my efforts, " he lies. He takes our cloaks off.

"Unhand me, brigand!" Ahsoka snaps lamely. I resist the urge to roll my eyes as I grab her arm, acting scared.

"Quiet, or we'll get in trouble," I tell her, keeping my eyes downcast. Making myself shake a little. The queen gets to her feet as everyone around us bows. I kneel, pulling Ahsoka down with me, and she gives me an annoyed look. I shot one back at her.

"You impress me, Lars Quell. They are quite a prize. And to have defeated Bruno Denturri in combat. You must be quite a warrior," the queen states. We all raise as she walks around Ahsoka and I examining us. "They are of fine stock. Bruno always knows how to choose a beautiful female, " she says, going to touch my hair. I shrink back, acting scared.

"Don't you dare touch her," Ahsoka snaps as I hug myself.

"So, she will have to be processed. Her demeanour leaves much to be desired, " the queen says, looking at Ahsoka. "Though this one reminds me of someone," she muses, trying to look into my eyes. But I keep my head down. "What is your price for them?" She asks Anakin.

"With respect, how can I price the beauty of these two slaves when I look upon the magnificient of your highness. Who's beauty would make the brightest star seel dull by comparison, " he states.

"Lars Quell, you're flatter me," she says.

"No, your majesty. However, " Anakin starts to whisper in her ear. I don't know what he said. But she leads us out to the balcony while holding his arm. I hope Obi-wan and Rex are ok.

"Slavery is a natural order of things. The weak deserve nothing more than to near before the strong. Bound to our service. I will need men with your talents to spread our ways across the galaxy, " the queen states. Her slave tries to kill her, but Anakin stops her. Rather than continue living as a slave she commits suicide. By jumping off of the balcony.

"Such a waste. But perhaps she was more trouble than she's worth. But you, Lars, you are proving quiet resourceful. Very well, I will pay your price for these slave girls. It seems I am... in need of a new servant, and two are better than one the queen states.

"They are my gift to you. Your Highness, " he tells her. What? This wasn't part of the plan. I share a look with Ahsoka.

"You are a man of many surprises. It pleases me. I wish you to be my guest at the slave auction. And to sit at my side, " she states, holding her arm out to him. He helps her to her feet, and we leave for the auction. We see the governer of Kiros. Molec appears and whispers in the queens ear.

"Before we begin the auction, I would welcome our most special guest, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Jedi Knight, " the queen announces. As Obi-wan is walked out to the courtyard. He looks hurt, I go to help him. But Ahsoka stops me. "My good friends. Do not fear the Jedi. They are no different from others that we have forced into submission. For they have forsaken their ideas to serve a corrupt senate. Every Jedi has become a slave to the Republic. The Jedi Order is weak. And we will help break it, " she states.

She grabs a whip and holds it out to Anakin. As I scowl, we are not slaves. Anakin takes the whip and heads down to the courtyard. The fight begins, and R2, along with Q5, gives us our lightsabers. As Ahsoka handles Molec, I attack the nearest guard. I may hate killing living beings, but I distaste slavers more.

"Ahsoka, Roxanne, the queen!" Anakin shouts. We flank her, and Ahsoka puts her saber to her throat.

"Looks like your slave empire is finished again," Ahsoka sneers.

"Get that thing out of my face, you little slug," the queen sneers and presses a button. Ahsoka is electrocuted by the collar around her neck.

"Ahsoka!" I shout. Then someone hits me from behind. I fall to the ground, dropping my lightsaber. As my world goes dark. I wake up in a cage hanging over the city. Ahsoka in one beside me. Great, how are we gonna get out of this one.

"Are you alright?" Ahsoka asks me.

"My head hurts, but what else is new?" I ask her as I sit up. "Any ideas?" I ask. She just goes back to meditating. I sigh and decide to do the same. Molec soon appeared and taunted us. Claiming Ahsoka would be his, once Anakin was tamed. He then shocked her. "Leave her alone!" I snap, glaring up at him.

"You're lucky I can't hurt you," he sneers before leaving us.

"You ok Ahsoka?" I ask her.

"I'll live," she assures me. We go back to meditating. As I wonder why I won't be hurt. What plans does the queen have for me?

A/N

Picture above of Roxanne dressed as a slave.