Yoda and various Jedi speak through Holograms. The discussion includes Obi Wan, Mace Windu, Alia, Agen Kloar, Yoda, Ki-Adi-Mundi and Plo Koon.....

"Palpatine thinks General Grievous is on Utapau. We have had no reports of this from our agents," Ki-Adi-Mundi said.

"How could The Chancellor have come by this information and we know nothing about it? We have had contact with Baron Papanoida and he said no one was there," Windu replied.

"A partial message was intercepted in diplomatic packet from the Chairman of Utapau," Anakin spoke up.

"Act on this, we must. The capture of General Grievous will end this war. Quickly and decisively we should proceed," Yoda replied.

"Does everyone agree?" Alia said, while looking around at everyone.

All the Jedi nod.

"The Chancellor has requested that I lead the campaign," Anakin replied.

Alia noticed that all the Jedi looked a little bit disturbed with Anakin....

"The Council will make up its own mind who is to go, not The Chancellor," Windu peeved.

"Yes, this decision is ours to make" Ki-Adi-Mundi said.

"A Master is needed, with more experience," Yoda replied.

"Given our resources, I recommend we only send two Jedi.... Master Kenobi and Alia," Windu smiled.. looking over at Alia.

"He was not so successful the last time he met Grievous...and Alia got kidnapped with The Chancellor," Anakin paused.

Alia snapped her head in his direction and gave him a dirty look..

"N-No offense, Alia.....My Master, but I'm only stating the facts," Anakin continued.

"Oh no! You're quite right... I was kidnapped, but I didn't see it coming.. no one did, but I have much more experience then you do... Young Skywalker," Alia frowned.

"Alia and Obi Wan, my choice is," Yoda said.

"I concur. Alia and Master Kenobi should go," Ki-Adi-Mundi smiled.

"I agree," Yoda replied.

All the Jedi nod.... except Anakin, who was very much angry.

"Very well. Council is adjourned," Windu paused... turning to look at both Obi Wan and Alia.

"Alia, Obi Wan... prepare two clone brigades as quickly as you both can. If this report is true, there's no telling how many battle droids he may have with him," Windu continued.

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Alia's apartment building was surrounded by smog-shrouded city of Coruscant.

Alia and Obi Wan were sitting down on one of the couches... looking out into the city.

"Has Anakin been to see you?" Obi Wan asked.

"Several times.... I think it's amazing that the Jedi Council accepted him, but I do think they rushed it... he needs more time," Alia replied.

"I know... but I think he deserves it. He is impatient, strong willed, very opinionated, but truly gifted," Obi Wan smiled.

They both laughed.

"You didn't just come by to say hello... Something is wrong, isn't it? Did the Council change their mind about me going with you?" Alia frowned.

"You should be a Jedi Master, Alia," Obi Wan said... turning to look at her.

"I don't think I'm ready...but something is bothering you, what is it? It's about Anakin... isn't it?" Alia replied.

"Yes it's Anakin....He's becoming moody and detached. He's been put in a difficult position as The Chancellor's representative...but I think it's more than that. I was hoping he may have talked to you," Obi Was said.

"W-Why would he talk to me?" Alia questioned.

"Alia...neither of you are very good at hiding your feeling," Obi Wan frowned.

"Oh don't give me that look," Alia said.. rolling her eyes.

"I know how he feels about you," Obi Wan replied.

"W-What did he say?" Alia asked.

"Nothing. He doesn't have to," Obi Wan said.

Alia started to get anxious.... she stood up and walked towards the balcony, Obi Wan followed....trying his best to read her.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about," Alia replied.

"I know you both too well. I can see you two are in love. Alia, I'm worried about him," Obi Wan paused.

Alia looks down at her hands and doesn't answer him.

"I fear your relationship has confused him... He's changed considerably since we returned.." Obi Wan continued.

They both stand on the balcony and look off into the early morning city... Obi Wan starts to turn and leave. Alia stays looking off into the distant city.

"Alia, I'm not telling the Council about any of this. I-I hope I didn't upset you. We're family... and I care about you both," Obi Wan sighed.

"Thank you, Obi Wan," Alia smiled... turning to look at him.

"Please do what you can to help him, you both our are only hope," Obi Wan shrugged.

Alia stood there... watching her dear friend leave.

"T-The dark side is calling out to him," Alia whispered.

The Dark side was calling out to her as well.....