ASSTEROIDS

Watto: You! You swindled me! You knew the boy was going to win! Somehow you knew it! I lost everything.

Watto flies up to Qui-Gon and puts his face right up against Qui-Gon's.

Qui-Gon simply smiles and says: Whenever you gamble, my friend, eventually you'll lose. Bring the parts to the main hanger. I'll come by your shop later so you can release the boy.

Watto: You can't have him! It wasn't a fair bet!

Qui-Gon: Would you like to discuss it with the Hutts...I'm sure they can

settle this.

Watto: No, no! I want no more of your tricks! Take him and these parts!

After that short anger burst, Watto flies away still mumbling some curses,

The others meanwhile were already on their way to return to the ship, but a suspicious football-looking ass droid observed them.

This reminds me of a Joke:

Why are asteroids vegetarians?

Because they aren't meteors.

When the group arrived at the Naboo ship Obi-Wan comes out of the ship and joins them.

Qui-Gon: Start getting this hyperdrive generator installed. I'm going back...some unfinished business. I won't be long.

OBI-WAN: Why do I sense we've picked up another pathetic life form...?

Qui-Gon: It's the boy who's responsible for getting those parts.

Acedia: Alright I will *yawn* take a nap. Have fun Qui-Gon.

On a hill far overlooking the Naboo spacecraft, the football droid turns and speeds away.

Qui_Gon then walks back to the slave house where the now free Ani lives. There Qui-Gon sees two Boys fighting/Ani and I will call the other one Greedo, cause he looks like kid Greedo.

Qui-Gon: What's this?

Anakin: He said I cheated.

Qui-Gon: Did you?

Anakin: No!

Qui-Gon: Do you still think he cheated?

Greedo: Yes.

Qui-Gon: Well, Annie. You know the truth... You will have to tolerate his

opinion, fighting won't change it.

Qui-Gon moves off down the street. Anakin follows and Greedo wanders over to another kid called Wald, who has been watching the goings-on.

Wald: Keep this up, Greedo, and you're gonna come to a bad end.

Farther down the street Qui-Gon and Anakin head toward Anakin's hovel. Qui-Gon takes a handful of credits from beneath his poncho and hands them to the boy.

Qui-Gon: These are yours. We sold the Pod.

Anakin: Yes!

Shmi is cleaning up as Anakin bursts through the door, followed by Qui-Gon.

Anakin: Mom, he sold the Pod. Look at all the money we have!

Anakin pulls a bag of coins out of his pocket.

Shmi: Oh, my goodness, That's wonderful.

Qui-Gon: And Anakin has been freed.

Anakin: What?!?

Qui-Gon: You're no longer a slave.

Anakin jumps for joy! Shmi is stunned.

Anakin: Did you hear that, Mom? (to Qui-Gon) Was that part of the prize, or what?

Qui-Gon: Let's just say Watto has learned an important lesson about

gambling.

Shmi: Now you can make your dreams come true, Annie. You're free! Will you take him with you? Is he to become a Jedi?

Qui-Gon: Our meeting was not a coincidence. Nothing happens by accident. You are strong with the Force, but you may not be accepted by the Council.

Anakin: A Jedi! Mighty blasters, you mean I get to go with you in your

starship and everything?!

Qui-Gon kneels down to the boy: Anakin, training to be a Jedi will not be a easy challenge. And if you succeed, it will be a hard life.

Anakin: But it's what I want. What I've always dreamed about. Can I go,

Mom?! Qui-Gon: This path has been placed for you, Annie; the choice to take it is yours alone.

Anakin thinks, looks to his mother, then to Qui-Gon.

Anakin: I want to go.

Qui-Gon: Then, pack your things. We haven't much time.

Anakin: Yipee!!

Anakin hugs his mom and starts for the other room, then stops. Shmi and Qui-Gon give each other a knowing look. Anakin has realized something.

Anakin: What about Mom? Is she free too? You're coming, aren't

you, Mom.

Qui-Gon: I tried to free your mother, Annie, but Watto wouldn't have it.

Anakin: But the money from selling...

Qui-Gon: It's not nearly enough.

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Meanwhile on Acedia's side:

Acedia: [FUCK! I forgot Ani's mom!]

Acedia then put on his Lord Uchia clothes and teleported inside Jabba's Palace, in the party room right beside Jabba.

Acedia: OI JABBA! I need a certain slave!

Jabba the Hutt who was standing right beside him when he appeared nearly got an heart attack.

Jabba: ike rwajgiroeöjhgi etjhegoiig

Droid: The great Jabba says: Of course Master Uchia. Which do you want?

Acedia: I want Shmi Skywalker

Jabba: Tubanga nö WOMP womp

Droid: The great Jabba says: You shall have her. Fortuna ,give Master Uchia Shmi Skywalkers.

Bib then gives Acedia the contract, while bowing down.

Acedia: Nice...anyway bye.

He then teleported away.

Jabba: "_" [WTF]

Bib: "_" [HOW]

Anybody else in the room: "_" [DID THAt GUY JUST TELEPORT]

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Shmi comes over to her son and sits next to him. Taking both of his hands in hers, she draws him close.

Shmi: Son, my place is here. My future is here. It is time for you to let

go...to let go of me. I cannot go with you.

Anakin: I want to stay with you. I don't want things to change.

Shmi: You can't stop change any more than you can stop the suns from

setting. Listen to your feelings; Annie, you know what's right.

Anakin takes a deep breath and drops his head. Qui-Gon and Shmi exchange a look of concern. When Anakin raises up, there are tears in his eyes.

Then the door of their home exploded. Splinters every where and Qui-Gon swiftly activated his lightsabre. But in the exploded door stood a man in a weird but really cool-looking Armor. Yes, Acedia forgot to take off the armor.

Acedia: DONT FRET CAUSE I AM HERE!

Qui-Gon: Who are you?

Acedia: [What does he mean? OH FOR FUCKS SAKE! I forgot to take off my armor]

Acedia: My name is Lord Uchia and I cant see a family getting broken in two! Here you go!

Acedia then throws a tablet at Qui-Gon he then says:

SHE is now free. Here is the eviction note. I got her from Jabba and freed her. Anyway BYE and remember I am a sith and hate the Jedi, but I hate seeing a family getting broken in two. BYE! He then throws a smoke grenade at the floor and teleports to the ship.

Qui-Gon: WAIT WHAT ARE YOU?

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Qui-Gon: Well I guess...I will take you too to coruscant.

Shmi: No. I want to stay here and help the slaves.

Anakin: I'm going to miss you so much, Mom...

Shmi: I love you, Annie...now hurry.

Anakin and Shmi hug. Anakin then runs into his room.

There Anakin throws a lot of his things in a small backpack. As he leaves, he stops and pushes the button that wakes his droid up. C-3PO stares at him blankly.

Anakin: Well, Threepio, I'm free...and I'm going away...in a starship...

C-3PO: Master, Annie, you are my maker, and I wish you well. Although I'd like it better if I were a little less naked.

Anakin: I'm sorry I wasn't able to finish you, Threepio...give you

coverings and all... I'm going to miss working on you. You've been a great

pal. I'll make sure Mom doesn't sell you or anything. Bye.

C-3PO stares at Anakin as he rushes out of the room.

C-3PO: Sell me?!?