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MysteriousRaven13  869 posts
Registered: Nov '03
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Date Posted: 1/20/07 9:29am Subject: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 4 -- Part I -- 3/20/2007 - Date Edited: 3/20/07 6:27pm (8 edits total) Edited By: MysteriousRaven13
Title: Dreams Pass in Time

Author: MysteriousRaven13

Timeframe: ROTS

Characters: Anakin, Obi-Wan, Siri, Padme, and brief appearances by others

Genre: Drama, Angst

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Summary: What if what we sought to prevent from happening, actually came to pass? Who is to blame? Yourself… or a much higher power? Could… would it cause you to forsake all that you know and believe as well as succumb to the temptation of the dark side?

Note: This story came from a plot bunny that I adopted from Hananiah, where instead of Anakin having visions of Padme dying they were of his former master. You can read that particular plot bunny here: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=8535413&brd=10304&start=21088881.

And I would like to thank my padawan sis, Jaina_Solo_15, for her beta-ing skills on this story.

Sentences that are in this particular color (and bold) means that it is directly from the book, Revenge of the Sith .

 

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MysteriousRaven13  869 posts
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Date Posted: 1/20/07 9:30am Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Date Edited: 1/22/07 9:34pm (2 edits total) Edited By: MysteriousRaven13
Chapter One: The Dream



And yet the great prophets of the Jedi had always taught that the gravest danger in trying to prevent a vision of the future from coming to pass is that in doing so, a Jedi can actually bring it to pass…

~ Revenge of the Sith


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I’m sorry, Anakin. Forgive me… my padawan.

Anakin lurched upright in bed, gasping for breath. He looked down at his wife to see if he had woken her up from her much needed sleep. Thankfully, he had not disrupted her when he quickly sat up in the bed.

Anakin slid slowly out of bed, not wanting to take the chance of waking his pregnant wife. In desperate need of fresh air, he crept quietly down the long, curving staircase that led to the veranda that overlooked Padmé Amidala-Skywalker’s private landing deck of her senatorial apartments.

The chilled air of the Coruscant environment did not bother the warm-blooded, Tatooine borne Jedi for once. Too much was on his mind that the cold breeze that ripple through did not bother him in his semi-naked state. He hoped that the fresh – albeit recycled – air would help to clear his over-active mind as he tried to recall what had woken him up.

For a brief moment, it appeared that the dream – or was it a vision? – seemed to elude the young, handsome Jedi Knight, teasing him like a seductive lover as it stayed just beyond his reach. Even as it continued to elude him, Anakin still felt a sense of dread and profound sorrow. Suddenly, as if a lightsaber had been ignited, the tears that he had been unknowingly keeping at bay, spilled forth, leaving tracks down his cheeks as he remembered.

I’m sorry, Anakin. Forgive me… my padawan.

Obi-Wan Kenobi, his former master. His father, brother, and best friend… had been in immense pain. It felt as if he was dying, yet the details were hazy. As if he were trying to look out of goggles that were coated in dirt and grime. He debated calling the temple to see if his old master was in residence. He didn’t dare try to access the now dormant master-padawan bond, lest questions arise that he wasn’t ready to answer. Part of him, the brash and reckless Knight, was tempted to take his personal speeder and go to Obi-Wan’s councilor quarters; but the other part of him, the scared and still seeking praise little boy, was afraid of what he might find. What if something had actually happened to his best friend and mentor while he had laid in the comfort of his loving wife’s arms? What if it had been something that he hadn’t been able to sense? Which was impossible, he was the Chosen One. But still, that particular thought was not really helping him at the moment. What if-

She moved more quietly than the smoky breeze, but he felt her approach. Even at this late and awkward stage of her pregnancy, Padmé still moved with a gracefulness that still managed to capture her young husband’s attention every time.

She took a place beside him at the railing and laid her soft human hand along the back of his hard mechanical one. And she simply stood with him, staring silently out across the city that had become her second home. Waiting patiently for him to tell her what was wrong. Trusting that he would.

He could feel her patience, and her trust, and he was so grateful for both that tears welled once more. He had to blink out at the burning night, and blink again, to keep those fresh tears from spilling over onto his cheeks. He put his flesh hand on top of hers and held it gently until he could let himself speak.

“Did I wake you, angel?” He asked quietly, still staring out into the blazing night. He wasn’t quite ready to talk about what was bothering him.

“In a way.”

Confused, he turned to look down at his petite and pregnant wife, “In a way?”

Trying to lighten her husband’s gloomy disposition, she joked, “Well, you did get me in this condition. So, from a certain point of view, you did wake me.” Padmé frowned at him as her response didn’t even warrant a response from her husband. “No, it appears that your overly active son enjoys making me use the refresher at every chime of the hour.”

This time, Anakin smiled sadly at his wife, “Daughter.”

Padmé glared mockingly at him, “Son.” She wrapped her arms around Anakin as she pressed the side of her face against his bareback. “I guess it could be worse. We could be having twins.”

Anakin chuckled softly, “That wouldn’t be too bad, angel.” He grasped her hand, pulling her tighter around him, as if it would help to keep the demons at bay. “It was a dream.”

“From your reaction, I take it was a bad one?”

“Yes. The dream was like the ones I use to have about my mother, before-” Unable to continue, he just turned around so that they were facing each other.

“I see.” For a moment she thought he might have dreamed of her and their unborn child. But that couldn’t be it, because he was looking down at her. In the past, when he would dream of her, especially if it was something bad, he would avoid eye contact. As if he was afraid for her to see his gut-wrenching grief. But if it wasn't her, then who? “And?”

Anakin turned to stare back out at the night. He could make out the towers of the Jedi Temple in the distance. “It… it was about… Obi-Wan.”

Somehow that did not surprise her. For as much as Anakin complained about his strict and sometimes unrelenting mentor, he still looked to Obi-Wan for guidance. “Obi-Wan?” she asked quietly, patiently waiting for him to continue.

Minutes went by when Anakin could finally make himself tell her, his voice raw and hoarse as though he’d been shouting all day. “It was about Obi-Wan dying, I think. He… he was in so much pain. I could see it in his eyes.”

Pulling Padmé to him in a desperate hug, he added, “I could not bear it if he died, Padmé. He is the only parent I have left.”

“How?” was all she asked.

“I don’t know. It’s still hazy, elusive. I just know that it’s not here. I think he was on a mission. He was apologizing for something. I… I don’t… know what it was about. The more I think about it, I believe it is a vision.” He ran his flesh hand through this long, blond hair, as he sighed in frustration.

Forgive me… my padawan. That particular phrase kept running through his mind. Why was Obi-Wan asking him to forgive him? Why?

“Then we have nothing to worry about, my love.”

Startled from his thoughts, he asked, “What was that?”

Smiling gently at her husband, she replied, “I said that we have nothing to worry about. Both you and Obi-Wan earned a month’s leave after rescuing the chancellor. Plus, this morning you mentioned that the next mission for you and Obi-Wan was two months away and you would be doing that together. So you see, my love, you are worrying yourself for nothing. You will not allow anything to happen to Obi-Wan, and I know Obi-Wan will not allow anything to happen to you.”

He stared at the temple in the distance once more, “I wish it was that simple, Padmé.”

Deciding it was time to change the subject, Padmé turned towards her husband, “Speaking of Obi-Wan, there is something that we must talk about. Now is just as good of a time as ever. It is something that I have been thinking about for the past couple of months.”

“I think we should tell Obi-Wan.”

Husband and wife looked at one another as they both stated the same comment. Both realizing how tired they were of hiding and lying to their friend.

“Are you… are we… ready for what might arise once we tell him?”

“He’s your best friend, Annie. He must suspect already.”

“It’s one thing to have him suspect. It’s something else to shove it in his face. He’s still on the Council. He’d have to report me. And…”

“What, Annie? He is your best friend. He is the only one that I am willing to trust our secret, both of them, too. I don’t think he would betray us like that. No matter how much this will hurt him, he won’t betray us.”

“Is this what we want, Padmé? Because we won’t be able to leave this path once we start on it.” Anakin asked, as he pulled Padmé to him, hugging her as he rest his chin on top of her head.

“It’s the right thing to do, Anakin. The only thing to do.”

He closed his eyes.

She said, “Come upstairs, Anakin. The night’s getting cold. Come up to our bed.”

“All right. All right.” He found that he could breathe again, and his shaking had stilled. “Don’t say anything to Obi-Wan. Let me tell him. And you’re right. It is the right thing to do. I will talk to him tomorrow.” Anakin pretended to feel relieved for Padmé’s sake as he followed her up the stairs and back to their bedroom. Morning would come soon enough and hopefully his courage would not leave him when he faced his old master.


TBC...

 

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Jaded_Rose  887 posts
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Date Posted: 1/20/07 10:33am Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time
This is really cool! It makes me wonder if it is another "sent" vision or if Obi is really in danger.

Please PM me when you update!

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Darth-Semians  300 posts
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Date Posted: 1/20/07 1:04pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time
Hmm, interesting twist on the dream in Revenge of the Sith.

I will be waiting anxiously for the next installment.

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obsessedwithSW  1770 posts
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Date Posted: 1/20/07 4:18pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time
I want to know what is happening to OBi-Wan! Please pm me when you update. thanks

 

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VA_Parky  2421 posts
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Date Posted: 1/20/07 4:47pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time
I'm loving this, MysteriousRaven! The plot is intriguing, your writing flows so perfectly... WOW! I can't wait to see what's going to happen next. Please, please put me high on the PM list. I don't want to miss a single moment. I love RotS AU's and this promises to be quite a ride!

Congrats on a brilliant start!

 

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Valairy_Scot  4039 posts
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Date Posted: 1/20/07 4:57pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time
Oh man, this is good (but please don't kill Obi! worried ). I can't wait to see how this develops.

Please add me to the PM list.

 

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MysteriousRaven13  869 posts
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Date Posted: 1/21/07 2:20pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 1 -- 1/20/2007 - Date Edited: 1/26/07 6:41pm (1 edits total) Edited By: MysteriousRaven13
Jaded_Rose This is really cool! It makes me wonder if it is another "sent" vision or if Obi is really in danger. Please PM me when you update!

Thank you. As for the vision, we will see more of it in the near future. devil


Darth-Semians Hmm, interesting twist on the dream in Revenge of the Sith. I will be waiting anxiously for the next installment.

Thank you, Darth-Semians. I really have Hananiah to thank for having such an interesting plot bunny and allowing me to adopt it.


obsessedwithSW I want to know what is happening to OBi-Wan! Please pm me when you update. thanks

Thanks for replying, obsessedwithSW. It will be a while before we get to see what is happening to Obi-Wan in the visions, but I hope I don't disapppoint anyone on the possible outcome. angel


VA_Parky I'm loving this, MysteriousRaven! The plot is intriguing, your writing flows so perfectly... WOW! I can't wait to see what's going to happen next. Please, please put me high on the PM list. I don't want to miss a single moment. I love RotS AU's and this promises to be quite a ride! Congrats on a brilliant start!

blush Thank you, VA_Parky. Hananiah had such an interesting plot bunny that it caught my attention when I first saw it. And as for the ride, there should be a lot of twists and turns... so don't forget to buckle up! devil


Valairy_Scot Oh man, this is good (but please don't kill Obi! worried ). I can't wait to see how this develops. Please add me to the PM list.

Thanks, Valairy_Scot. I'm glad you like it so far. As to killing Obi-Wan... we shall see. grin



The next chapter will be out either Saturday or Sunday of next week.

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ObiWans_Gurl86  143 posts
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Date Posted: 1/22/07 8:19pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 1 -- 1/20/2007
OH WOW!!! I loved it! applause OMG I am gonan cry is Obiwan does die Seriously. Excellent job!!!! Can you add me to your PM list??

 

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FitJedi  1885 posts
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Date Posted: 1/22/07 8:59pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 1 -- 1/20/2007
I have to say I am absolutely intrigued by the beginning of this so far. Anakin and Padme actually having an adult conversation about their future, that has got to be a first. Please add me on the pm list please.

 
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Daenarrah  968 posts
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Date Posted: 1/22/07 10:28pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 1 -- 1/20/2007
I love this twist on the dream/vision sequence in RotS. And the title fits perfectly.

Anakin's worry and concern about Obi-Wan was palpable, and you fits the sentences in from the book flawlessly. It really added to Ani's worry. I like the idea of the two of them agreeing to tell Obi-Wan about their secrets. I wonder, though, what it will lead to with the vision Anakin had.

Wonderful start here. Please add me to your PM list. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this and where you take us.

 

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KELIA  10910 posts
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Date Posted: 1/23/07 7:14am Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 1 -- 1/20/2007
WOW - what an amazing beginning!!

I loved how Padme tried to comfort Anakin with the knowledge he would be accompanying Obi-Wan on his next mission.

Please add me to your PM list.

Looking forward to more

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Date Posted: 1/24/07 8:39pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 1 -- 1/20/2007
I haven't been around to chat in the past few weeks so I didn't know it was ready to go.

Great first chapter. I can't wait for more. PM please grin

 

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Alley_Skywalker  4144 posts
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Date Posted: 1/24/07 10:16pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 1 -- 1/20/2007
OH WOW! Amazing beggining!
I always kinda wanted to do something like this but I guess you bat me to the punch.
I wonder how far Ani will be willing to go to save Obi. I'm pretty sure tha's its quite far.

PM list, please?

 

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MysteriousRaven13  869 posts
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Date Posted: 1/29/07 7:48pm Subject: RE: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 1 -- 1/20/2007
ObiWans_Gurl86: OH WOW!!! I loved it! applause OMG I am gonan cry is Obiwan does die Seriously. Excellent job!!!! Can you add me to your PM list?? I am glad that you love it. As for Obi-Wan, we will have to wait and see. The Force works in mysterious ways. angel


FitJedi: I have to say I am absolutely intrigued by the beginning of this so far. Well thank you cowboy and I hope to continue to keep intriguing you throughout the story. Anakin and Padme actually having an adult conversation about their future, that has got to be a first. grin Well, there has to be a first for everything, right?


Daenarrah: I love this twist on the dream/vision sequence in RotS. I have Hananiah to thank for coming up with such an awesome plot bunny and for letting me adopt it. It immediately caught my attention when I first saw it. I was already coming up with some really good ideas devil (although it was a while before it made it to paper blush ) And the title fits perfectly. I got the idea of the title after watching the scene in AOTC where Obi-Wan tells Anakin that dreams pass in time when he was dreaming of his mother. I thought it was perfect for this.

Anakin's worry and concern about Obi-Wan was palpable, and you fits the sentences in from the book flawlessly. It really added to Ani's worry. Well, I'm trying very hard to keep Anakin in character especially with the resent/respect he has for Obi-Wan. And this is the first story that I've written where Anakin is the focal point of this story and not Obi-Wan. And I kinda like writing 'outside the box'. grin I like the idea of the two of them agreeing to tell Obi-Wan about their secrets. I think if things had been different in ROTS, Anakin would have come clean with Obi-Wan about his marriage and the new addition - mainly with a nudge (multiple) from Padme. I wonder, though, what it will lead to with the vision Anakin had. [color=darkblue]Probably even more visions. mischief


KELIA: WOW - what an amazing beginning!! Thank you very much! I loved how Padme tried to comfort Anakin with the knowledge he would be accompanying Obi-Wan on his next mission. Padme always striked me as the type that would do something like that. devil Although I am trying to slowly build the moment up. grin


PadawanKitara: I haven't been around to chat in the past few weeks so I didn't know it was ready to go. Hey, don't worry about it, PK. I know how busy you've been. I'm glad you were able to take the time to read the chapter. Although, when you've got some time, I want to bounce some ideas off of you for a new bunny I adopted. grin


Alley_Skywalker: OH WOW! Amazing beggining! Thanks! I always kinda wanted to do something like this but I guess you bat me to the punch. It's funny. I had never thought about doing something like this until I had seen the plot bunny up for adoption. But, boy am I glad that I adopted it when I did! grin I wonder how far Ani will be willing to go to save Obi. I'm pretty sure tha's its quite far. I'm pretty certain he would go far to save Obi-Wan, but if it came between Padme and Obi-Wan... I don't think any of us would have to think twice about who would win in that department. mischief tongue

 

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Date Posted: 1/29/07 7:55pm Subject: Dreams Pass in Time - Chapter 2 Part I -- 1/29/2007
Author's Note: I'm deeply sorry about the delay is this chapter. I had to find a new beta-er for this chapter (and future chapters). I would like to thank Kelia for beta-ing for me. hugs

Chapter 2 was a long chapter, so I'm breaking it down into two parts. Part II will be out (hopefully) Saturday/Sunday timeframe.





Chapter Two: The Talk -- Part I



Palpatine had somehow seen into his secret heart and had chosen to offer him the one thing he most desired in all the galaxy. He didn’t care about the council, not really – that was a childish dream. He didn’t need the council. He didn’t need recognition, and he didn’t need respect. What he needed was the rank itself.

All that mattered was Mastery.

~ Revenge of the Sith ~





He couldn’t prevent the yawn that escaped from him as he walked through the Jedi Temple in search of his former mentor. He wasn’t sure what was worse. His inability to go back to sleep after his talk with Padmé last night or the fact that he had just spent the last four hours being given useless advice and platitudes of what his ‘dreams’ could mean by the Jedi’s most revered Jedi. Jedi Master Yoda.

He’d been surprised by how graciously the ancient Jedi Master had invited him into his quarters, and by how patiently Yoda had listened to his stumbling attempts to explain his questions without giving away his secret; Yoda had never made any attempt to conceal what had always seemed to Anakin to be a gruff disapproval of Anakin’s very existence.

But this morning, despite clearly having other things on his mind – even Anakin’s Force perceptions, far from the most subtle, had detected echoes of conflict and worry within the Master’s chambers – Yoda had simply offered Anakin a place on one of the softly rounded pod seats and suggested that they meditate together.

Why he decided to meditate with the ancient troll, he hadn’t quite figured that out yet. Maybe it was because Yoda was the only one that he thought could help him with his problem, and he hadn’t been ready to talk to Obi-Wan earlier. His thoughts had been so jumbled up lately, intertwined with his dream, that he needed someone to talk to in order to make sense of everything.

But Yoda – in all of his infinite wisdom – hadn’t helped in that matter. In fact, the ancient Jedi Master had made him even more frustrated. Had the old troll ever loved or cared about anyone? Really cared? Probably not, or he would have been more understanding instead of telling him to ‘let things pass out of his life’.

He had finally decided after leaving Yoda’s quarters that he couldn’t put off talking to Obi-Wan anymore. The guilt over the secrets he had kept and the lies he had told over the years to his former master were slowly festering inside him like an infected wound that couldn’t be treated. He only hoped that his relationship wouldn’t change with Obi-Wan after this. But first, he had to find him in the vast maze of the Jedi Temple.

He was stopped a few times by old friends and fellow knights that want to congratulate him on his miraculous landing of the burning ship and rescuing the Chancellor, before taking off to search for Obi-Wan. He was about to give up on his search when he realized that he hadn’t checked the Archives. He remembered as a child that Obi-Wan could be frequently found in between missions at the Archives. He even remembered telling Obi-Wan – quite sarcastically he might add – that he should move his belongings to the Archives since he spent so much time there.

As he was about to enter the Archives, a young initiate stopped him in the entryway and handed him a note before immediately taking off as if a Sith lord were after him. Puzzled, Anakin’s eyes followed the young boy before turning back to the note in his hand. It seemed that his talk with Obi-Wan would have to wait till after he saw the Chancellor. He just wished he didn’t feel so relieved about the interruption.


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As Anakin sat in silence during the short trip to Chancellor Palpatine’s office, he tried in vain to meditate. He hoped he could release his anger to the Force before he arrived at his destination, he did not want to show up at the Chancellor’s office being angry at the man he considered to be a close friend. He had desperately needed to talk to Obi-Wan and the esteemed Chancellor’s interruption had not been appreciated, even though he felt – albeit guiltily – relieved at the time.

Now as he sat in the private chambers waiting, he realized that the older gentleman had done nothing wrong to warrant his anger. He knew nothing of Anakin’s vision; therefore he wasn’t trying to hinder the young Knight’s efforts in saving his master from a possible death.

Anakin stood up as Palpatine walked into the room, flanked by his elite red robed guardsmen. For as long as he had known the politician, he continued to still feel awe and intimidated by him. There was something about him that commanded a person’s immediate attention and obedience, almost to the point of being in fear and – in Anakin’s case – intimidated. It was ironic in a way, because he was use to having people – especially the Jedi, even though they strongly pretended not to be – feel the same way about him.

“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, Anakin,” Palpatine said, motioning for the young Jedi to stay seated as he sat down next to him.

“You don’t have to apologize, your Excellency. I don’t mind,” Anakin replied softly, bowing his head in respect towards the older man.

The men sat in comfortable silence for some time before Palpatine stood up, motioning for Anakin to follow him and for the guards to stay behind. They walked towards the other side of the room, out onto a hidden veranda that overlooked the busy city that was still enveloped by clouds of dark smoke and still burning fires. Fires that were an unwelcome courtesy of General Grievous and his droid army when they attacked the city and kidnapped the Chancellor just mere days before. As Anakin stared out over the city towards the Temple that had been his home for more then ten years, he was unaware that he at the moment was the object of someone else’s obsessive observation.

Palpatine glanced from the side at the young man he had secretly been watching since Anakin – a mere boy at the time – saved his home planet of Naboo from the Trade Federation. An incident that he had orchestrated, he might add – all part of his master plan for total domination. Soon the young troubled Jedi Knight would be his, once the foolish master and irritating Senator were out of the way. This boy would be his means of rising to power – even more power than what he had now as the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic. This boy would also bring about the downfall of the arrogant and blinded Jedi. He had foreseen it happening. Soon there would be no need for the Sith to hide in the shadows like some common criminal. But for now, he was contented to hiding and working the Jedi’s ‘Chosen One’ to his side in order for his plans to succeed. He was patient. He had to be.

“I have asked you here,” he said slowly, “because I need your help on a matter of extreme delicacy. I hope I can depend upon your discretion, Anakin.”

“As a Jedi, there are… limits… to my discretion, Chancellor.”

“I know, my boy. I’m not asking you to go against what you’ve been taught. And I never will. I don’t think I’ve ever told you how proud I am of all that you have accomplished as a Jedi, Anakin.”

Embarrassed, but secretly pleased with the praise, Anakin replied nonchalantly, “I was just doing what I was trained to do, Sir. A Jedi does not seek to glorify himself at the expense of others.”

“Anakin,” Palpatine used a little Force suggestion so that Anakin would look at him, “You saved my life and look at all the battles that you’ve won single-handedly, my boy. Those were the same battles that your Jedi Council claimed were a lost cause. I am frankly dismayed that they continue to keep you off the Council.”

Uncomfortable with where the conversation was going, Anakin turned to stare back out at the Jedi Temple. “I still have much to learn, your Excellency. I suppose when I am older… and much wiser, then I will be found ready for a position on the Council.”

“Nonsense, my boy. That’s just plain nonsense. One’s age cannot be used to measure one’s wisdom. That’s just the Council’s way of controlling you. That is the only hold they have on you. Because once they make you a master, they can’t make you do their bidding,” replied Palpatine. Had Anakin been looking at the Chancellor at that moment, he would have seen the malicious glee that was shining in the older man’s opaque eyes, before it was quickly hidden.

Anakin gave him an embarrassed – but pleased – smile before replying, “Well, sir, it’s not like they can make me do their bidding now as it is. I’ve been told that I’m a little hard to control. Kind of like Master Qui-Gon Jinn.” Even after all these years since Obi-Wan’s master died on Naboo, Anakin still thought of the rebellious Jedi Master. The man had been responsible for freeing him from a life of servitude and giving him the chance to be a Jedi.

“I know, my boy. I know. That is precisely my point. You are not like them. You are longer. Stronger. Better. If they cannot control you now, what will happen once you are a Master in your right? How will they keep your toes on their political line? You may become more powerful than them together. That is why they keep you down. They fear your power. They fear you.”

Once again, Anakin began to feel uncomfortable as Palpatine continued speaking. “That is one of the reasons why I’ve asked you here today, Anakin.”

Even in his current state, Anakin could see that something was bothering the older man. He nodded his head towards the Chancellor, encouraging him to continue.

“It pains me to have to say this,” Palpatine’s pained expression became graver as he stared at Anakin with such intensity that it forced the young man to avert eye contact. “I am beginning to feel that the Jedi can’t be trusted anymore, Anakin.” He chuckled bitterly as he added softly, “Even I am beginning to fear the Jedi.”

Anakin stared at the older man in disbelief and shock. This man who posed such an intimidating figure… afraid of the Jedi? “But, sir, there are none that are more loyal than the Jedi. After all this time, surely, they’ve--”

“The Council keeps pushing for more control. More autonomy. They have become more concerned with avoiding the oversight of the Senate than the winning the war.”

Anakin opened his mouth to defend the Jedi before closing it as he realized how right the Chancellor was. He thought back to some of the conversations he had had with Obi-Wan since his former master’s appointment to the Council and began to worry about the implications. Anakin turned his attention back to the Chancellor as he continued.

“The Senate called for an emergency session early today. That’s why I was late. The Senate voted unanimously that effective today; this office will assume direct control over the Jedi and their council.” ‘And the one’s that refrained from voting will be dealt with accordingly,’ he added mentally.

Anakin frowned at Palpatine, knowing what the vote would do to the Jedi, yet wondering why Padme had not mentioned about going to the Senate today. He would have to ask her later. Several minutes passed by before he was able to talk again. “I… I… guess I can… see how this change will help. But I don’t see the Jedi taking this change in the… command structure kindly. And if I might ask, sir, what does this have to do with me?”

Palpatine placed his hand on Anakin’s shoulder, squeezing it gently as if to comfort him. “I am well aware of what the Jedi will think. But in the interest of the people of this republic, I’m afraid there is no choice but to make changes that benefit everyone, not just for an individual or a group. This war must be finished. We have suffered so much, Anakin, and it’s time to call an end, regardless of what the Jedi might feel or think.”

“I do agree with you, your Excellency. Too many people have died since this war started. It is time to put an end to the needless fighting. But…”

“You are wondering why I called you here,” Palpatine paused as Anakin nodded at him. Palpatine deliberately waited a moment before continuing, making Anakin think that the older man was afraid to continue in fear of hurting him with what he was about to say.

“Anakin, I am asking you – as a personal favor to me, in respect of our long friendship – to accept a position as my personal representative on the Jedi Council.”

Of all the things that Anakin had expected the Chancellor to say, this was not it. But… he was quickly growing use to the idea. Him, a master? Sure he had thought about it… during his knighting ceremony. He figured he would have to wait at least another year or two before it would actually happen. But for it to come true now? He would be the youngest master ever to sit on the Council. He’d be the youngest master ever in the Jedi. He could already picture himself sitting alongside Mace Windu, Yoda, Plo Koon, Ki-Adi-Mundi… and Obi-Wan! As a master, he would be able to save Obi-Wan!

Saving Obi-Wan was all that mattered. With the rank of master he would be allowed access to the restricted vault in the archives. The restricted vault that contain the forbidden holocrons that only a Master could access. He could find a way to save his former master from dying. But… how would the Council accept this? Will they accept it was the question.

“I… I… don’t know what to… say, sir. I… I… as much… as I want to say ‘thank you’, I… I’m not sure if I can accept this great honor, sir. The Council will never approve it. They are the only ones that can appoint its own members.”

“Oh, I can assure you that they will appoint you, my boy. Remember, Anakin. As of today, the Jedi and their Council answer to me and to me only.” Palpatine turned to look back across the city, his gaze darkening ominously as it landed on the Jedi Temple. “They need you more than they realize. All it will take is for someone to properly…”

He waved a hand expressively.

“…explain it to them.”









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