Anakin Stays Put

Ani hid in a ship with Artoo.
And watched as the pilots of Naboo
Rose up to skies
Like a whole swarm of flies
Okay...not a swarm... but quite a few.

The queen said, “Let’s head for the throne.”
“Wait for me!” Anakin did intone.
“Anakin, stay your feet,
Keep your butt in that seat.”
Said Qui Gon, making his authority known.

The group made their way towards the hall.
They were met at the door by Darth Maul.
Protecting their neighbors
The Jedi lit their sabers
And said, “We’ll take care o’ this one, y’all.”

At the same time some battle droids rolled in.
Separating Amidala from Qui Gon Jin.
But R2D2
Knew just what to do
And started up the fighter for the win!

Anakin was learning the controls
There was blinking buttons and consoles.
With a gleeful snigger
He pulled on the trigger
And decorated the battle droids with holes.

With the Jedi engaging Darth Maul,
Amidala’s crew ran down the hall.
And out the hangar flew
Anakin and Artoo
And up to the outer space brawl.

On the ground, a swashbuckling ado,
Darth Maul’s moves were akin to Kung Fu.
He leaped and he jumped
And the Jedi were stumped
Because Maul had not one blade, but two!

Next time: The Battles Rage

Treaty At the Temple Ruins

Jar Jar led his friends through the glade
To the place where the Gungans stayed.
Jar Jar gave a whistle,
The bushes did bristle,
And out came Captian Tarpals’ brigade.

The Captain was now at a loss
This intrusion was making him cross.
Jar Jar smiled weakly
And then he spoke meekly,
“Weesa comin’ ta see the Boss?”

He brought the group before Boss Nass
To explain why they dared to trespass.
Boss Nass placed the blame
Of why the droid army came
On the Naboo and the Jedi en masse.

They were about to be turned into soup
When Padme stepped out from the troop.
“This decoy’s a screen,
I am the real queen.
And we’ll need to work together as a group.”

“We’ve lived here in peace all this time.
But thanks to this Federation slime,
To put up a resistance,
We need your assistance
Can you help put to justice this crime?”

Boss was moved by the queen’s humble pleas.
Padme even got down on her knees.
“We thought you were pompous,
But the droid army will stomp us,
If we don’t start being friends,” Boss agrees.


Next time: The Battle Plan 

The Jedi Council

Qui Gon reported to the Council Twelve.
Into lore and legend this delved.
Long considered a myth,
The return of the Sith
Would cause other concerns to be shelved.

Until the Sith’s motives were seen,
The Jedi must protect the Queen.
Oh, and one more thing,
Or rather a youngling...
What did his midi-chlorian count mean?

Yoda said the boy must be tested
Before too much hope was invested.
He may be the source
That would balance the Force
At least that’s what the prophecy suggested.

A debate in the Senate did ensue
Regarding the situation on Naboo.
But the galaxy’s leaders
Had rules and procedures
Many that were devoid of virtue.

Amidala said, “We need help NOW!”
No time for committees to plow
Through all the red tape.
We are in dire shape.
We must have resolution somehow.”

If this body cannot move to take action
Because of the Trade Federation faction,
Then I’m left with no choice
But to fight with my voice...
I move for the Chancellor’s retraction.”

The Senate was in an uproar.
Bail Organa then took the floor.
“We second the motion
Despite his devotion,
The Chancellor is effective no more.”

Next time: Anakin’s Test


Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Coruscant

Following the short hyperspace jaunt,
The silver ship arrived at Coruscant.
Not itty bitty
The whole world was city,
The center of the galactic entente.

As Anakin took in the scene,
They greeted Senator Palpatine.
“After this greeting,
The Senate is meeting,
To hear a report from the Queen.”

Palpatine imparted some wisdom
About the flaws inherent in the system
“I see some complications
With this unwieldy ‘League of Nations’
They only care about what benefits them.”

When asked if they had Valorum on their side
Palpatine closed his eyes and he sighed.
“The Chancellor will flub it
He’s only a puppet
He means well, but his weak hands are tied.”

The queen asked, “What trouble did befall him?”
“The bureaucrats worked hard to stonewall him.”
Palpatine was precise
As he gave this advice:
“Well I suppose we could vote to recall him.”

Next time: The Jedi Council

Welcome to Theed

Meanwhile, up on the surface in Theed,

To the Federation, Naboo did concede.

Nute Gunray looked mean

As he said, "Heya, Queen…

I’ve got a new contract for you to read!”

“What a waste of time for you to pen it,

I’m sure it will be laughed out of the Senate.”

Said the Queen to old Nute,

The man with no snoot.

And you’d better believe that she meant it.

“Take these prisoners out of my sight.”

Shouted Nute Gunray, irked by the queen’s spite.

Elsewhere, out on the bay,

Coming to save the day

A bongo with a Gungan and two Jedi Knights.

The droids marched their prisoners single file

“This will be easy!” Qui Gon smiled.

They jumped down from above,

And applied a Force shove

And reduced the droid soldiers to a pile.

Introductions were made all around.

They determined a ship must be found.

It caused great grief

To the Security chief

For the danger to the Queen Naboo crowned.

Queen Amidala agreed that she must go.

To the Senate this treachery she'd show.
With the Senators’ backing

She’d send Gunray packing

And again Naboo’s trade routes would flow.

Into the hangar, the gallant group strode

Through the droid army, the two Jedi mowed.

They all got on the ship

And they started their trip

To Coruscant, the Senate’s abode.

Next time: Getting Past the Blockade

The Queen Makes Some Calls

A young queen with painted dots on her cheeks
Contacted the Trade Federations’ sheiks
“You will soon be made
To end this blockade.”
She informed the Neimoidian freaks.


“We don’t know what you are talking about,”
Said Nute Gunray, a cowardly being sans snout,
“You look very regal
But, our boycott is legal,
And the Senate will approve it, no doubt.”


As soon as the Queen hung up the phone
And the Neimoidians were sure they were alone, 
Nute said, “Now is the time
For our nefarious crime,
C’mon, we’ve a queen to dethrone.


Meanwhile on the planet Naboo,
The Queen tried to put a call through
To Coruscant’s Chancellor
But the Federation cancelled her.
Communications planet wide were askew.


“They don’t get any message we’re sending
We must defend from the invasion impending,”
Said the queen’s top advisor.
Nobody was wiser
But the queen favored olive branch extending.

Next time: Meet Jar Jar Binks...