The changing of the guard by Jude Watson

Author:Jude Watson [Watson, Jude]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Kenobi; Obi-Wan (Fictitious character), Action & Adventure, Vader; Darth (Fictitious character), Juvenile Fiction, Science Fiction; Fantasy; Magic, General, Science fiction, Media Tie-In
ISBN: 9780439339247
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2004-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

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CHAPTER NINE

They could see the lights and hear the noise before they even passed through the security check. Teda's villa was ablaze with colored laserlights. Tableaus of different worlds renowned for their natural beauty were arranged on the grounds. Each scene was a small-scale replica of that world's greatest landmarks.

“Dremulae, Off-Canau, Xagobah, Belazura,” Ferus said, naming the worlds as they walked by. Native flowers from each of the worlds wafted

delicate scents into the air. Servers walked about with repulsorlift trays carrying an array of native foods.

The biggest tableau was for Romin itself. A small-scale replica of Eliior had been built out of massed flowers. There were models of Teda Park, the Teda Institute for Advanced Study, and the Roy Teda Colored Fountain of Lights. At the party, the Cloudflower Wall was actually fashioned out of cloudflowers. To reach the Romin display, the guests walked under a large arch upon which laserlights spelled out the message THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF ALL WORLDS.

The party was crowded with Romins and others who lived in the palace district, all dressed in their finest. The Jedi had likewise worn the rich robes of the Slams, wanting to blend in. Siri had chosen a shimmersilk sleeveless tunic in colors that shifted from blue to green to silver as she moved, the colors of the sea as the day moved from dawn to twilight. She had refused to wear the matching green slippers, however, pulling on her travel boots instead.

“Just in case I have to run from Teda,” she said.

Obi-Wan felt awkward wearing a heavy septsilk tunic in one of the purple shades that Slam was so fond of. It was heavy and stiff, embroidered with gold thread and tiny jewels. Anakin and Ferus had dressed in less elaborate fashion, pulling on simple tunics in navy and gold.

“The security is tight,” Obi-Wan said as his eyes noted the many agents, some overt and some secret, in the throng.

“Just what we'd expect,” Siri said. “Joylin told us that the door to his study won't be armed.”

“Let's hope he's right. But first, we'd better say hello to our host.”

“Do we have to?” Siri groaned.

It wasn't easy to find Teda in the crush of the crowd. They bumped into Becka, the officer who had checked them in at the spaceport. He greeted them happily, with a flushed face and outstretched arms.

“My new arrivals! How glad I am that you are here! Have you tried the delicacies from the different worlds? Can I get you a plate of food?”

“We're looking for Great Leader Teda,” Obi-Wan said. “We'd like to thank him for his hospitality.”

“I saw him in the house,” Becka said. “He checks every detail. How lucky we are to have such a leader! Let me take you to him.”

Becka led them quickly through the throng. The grand palace was decorated as lavishly as the grounds. Banks of flowers were massed in the hallways. Tables with punch and food were set up in every corner.

Different bands of musicians played in

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