Early Redemption by QueenNaberrie Chapters 1-5

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Summary:

AU 2 yrs. after ROTJ, a time travel device is found. The New Republic sends Luke & Leia back in time to warn the Old Republic & Old Jedi Order about Palpatine. Anakin has just been put on the Council when they arrive.

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A Star Wars Fanfiction

Disclaimer: All Star Wars characters belong to George Lucas. This story was written for my enjoyment and, hopefully, for the enjoyment of other Star Wars fans who will read it. And I, in no way, am seeking any financial gain from this story.

Also, there will be many direct quotes from “Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” with my own twists added. I did not write these direct quotes and they belong to George Lucas.

Early Redemption

Author’s Note: This is an AU of my “Return to the Light” series. This idea has been bouncing around in my head for awhile. I was going to wait until I finished writing “Lost In Time” (sequel to RTTL) but decided I couldn’t wait and will be working on the simultaneously. So sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy the ride as well.

Chapter 1

Two years after the fall of the Empire, the Rebel Alliance or the New Republic, as they now call themselves, found what they discovered to be a time travel device hidden in the basement labs of the Imperial Palace on Couresant.

Upon learning of the nature of this device, the New Republic Senate was eager to have scientists take a look at it, to see if the device was not only functional but if it is feasible to send people back in time. Their hope was to send someone back in time to warn the Old Republic and the Jedi of their fates if, they allow Palpatine to have control over everything.

The scientists worked hard on the device and experimented with it until they determined that the device did indeed work and that it was safe for people to travel through the worm hole the device created. When they reported this to the Senate, they immediately started debating on who would be the best choice to send back in time. But then it all became so obvious. And it was Leia who suggested it. Palpatine was a Sith Lord, who better to send than a Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker.

With Alderaan being destroyed by the first Death Star, Leia had no planet to represent so when she was asked by Mon Mothma, current Chancellor of the New Republic, to serve on her staff, she jumped at the opportunity. Also, upon Luke’s encouragement, she had started her Jedi training with him. She would meet with her brother, Luke, every morning before the Senate came into session and was growing stronger everyday in her abilities to use the Force. She still wasn’t as advanced as Luke but she was learning quickly.

So it was during one of these early morning sessions that Leia asked Luke if he would be willing to be the one to go back in time. He had, of course, heard about the device from his sister from when they first discovered it, through its experimentation, and now she would be talking to him about this.

Leia, who was dressed in a white tunic and pants with brown boots, walked into the large columned room in the Jedi Temple where they met every morning. Her hair was in braids that circled the top of her head and she wore a light saber on her belt. Luke was already there, in a meditative state as she approached, sitting indian-style on a circular, cushioned seat. He was dressed in all black Jedi attire and also wearing his light saber.

“Good morning, Leia.” He said to her without even opening his eyes. He had sensed her approach even before she entered the room.

“Good morning, Luke. Are you ready to begin my morning lesson?” She asked him. But he could sense that she had something on her mind, something she wanted to ask him.

“Is there something you want to talk to me about, Leia?” He said now looking up at her from the circular cushioned seat he was sitting on.

Leia looked at him with surprise. It still threw her for a loop every time he did that, read her feelings before she was able to express them. But that came due to the great bond they had between each other through the Force, something she would never want to lose. That’s why making this request of him was so difficult, because she knew that he could get stuck in the past and then her brother would be lost to her…the only real family she still had after their father’s death.

Father…The thought of Darth Vader being their father was still a constant thorn in her side from time to time; but over the past couple of years, she has softened towards this idea because of who he had once been, Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight, a hero of the Old Republic and of his eventual turn back to the Light Side of the Force to sacrifice himself to save her brother and the galaxy from darkness. For this, she is eternally grateful and, despite everything in his past that he did as Darth Vader, she had learned to love Anakin Skywalker’s memory.

While Leia was in this state of reflection, Luke was looking at her with curiosity and anticipation. He could sense things, but he would never invade the privacy of her thoughts, even though he had demonstrated many times under different circumstances that he could if he wanted to. So he patiently waited for his sister to ask him the question she had come to ask him.

Leia walked over and sat on the circular cushioned seat directly across from Luke and looked at him with concern on her face. “Luke, you know how I have been telling you about the time travel device that they found in the basement of the Imperial Palace?”

Luke nodded and then waited for what else she had to say. “Well…” She continued. “It has been deemed safe for a person to travel back in time to try to warn the Jedi Council and the Senate of the Old Republic about Palpatine.” She paused. “And I’m here to ask you if you would be willing?”

Luke looked at his sister in awe. “Me?”

“Yes…I mean…Palpatine was a Sith Lord. We need Jedi Knight to be the one to warn them about him. Besides, the Jedi Council would be more willing to listen if the news is coming from a Jedi Knight.”

Leia waited with anticipation as Luke looked down at his boots in thought. What an opportunity…and if I’m lucky, maybe I’ll run into Father before he turned to the Dark Side and be able to keep him from turning. Luke looked up at his sister with a face of determination and smiled at her. “Tell the Senate that I will do it.”

“Good, because I’m coming too.” Leia told him with equal determination.

“What? No, Leia. If something happens to me, you should be here to carry on the re-establishment of the New Jedi Order.”

“If we succeed, we won’t need to be re-establishing the New Jedi Order because the old one will still be in place.” She replied. “You didn’t think I was going to let you go alone, did you? You’ll need me to watch your back. I’m a Jedi too, you know.”

Luke chuckled a little. His sister could be quite determined and he knew arguing with her would be pointless. He sighed. “Ok, Leia. You can come with me.”

She smiled. “Good. We leave today then.” She said as she got up from the seat.

“What? So soon?” Luke said in shock.

“No time like the present. They are getting the device prepped as we speak.”

“How did you know I’d accept?” He asked here.

“Because I know you and this is too tempting to pass up.” She responded with a smile and her arms crossed, looking down at him.

“You’re right. It is too tempting to pass up.” And with that Luke got up from his sitting position and he followed her as they left the room.

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Luke and Leia entered the lab where the time travel device has been set up. Mon Mothma was waiting for them since Leia had called her to let her know they were coming.

Mon Mothma smiled at them and then became serious. “Are you sure you want to do this?”

“Yes, we’re sure.” Luke responded.

“Very well…” Mon Mothma turned to one of the scientists. “Proceed doctor.”

The scientist looked at Luke and Leia with excitement. He was so excited at the possibility of them going back in time as he explained to them the nature of the device and what they would need to do in order to return to their own time once they completed their mission. He gave them wristbands that looked like a chrono and told them to never lose it because it was their key to getting back. When they were ready, they would just have to lift the protective lid and push the button beneath it. They nodded and swore they wouldn’t let anything happen to them.

“Good.” The doctor responded and he told them to both stand on a platform where he said the time warp would form. They waited patiently and as he entered the time coordinates they had agreed-upon, which was not long after the Separatist attack on Couresant, because Luke had been able to, at one time, discover in the Jedi Temple archives that the Jedi had grown quite concerned about a Sith Lord being in their midst at this time but didn’t know who he or she was. Well, they were going to make sure they did know.

“Ok. We’re ready.” The doctor finally said.

“May the Force be with you both.” Mon Mothma said and then the doctor pushed the button, sending them into the past.

Light swirled around them and they felt like they were being thrown through space. This happened for what seemed for several minutes and then they arrived. Almost falling at the front steps of the Jedi Temple.

They both groaned as they straightened up their aching bodies and got up from the ground. Luke and Leia looked at the Jedi Temple. “Wonderful.” Luke said with awe. “I never imagined it being this grand.”

Leia looked at the building with awe as well but then snapped her attention back to the mission at hand. “Well…we better get going.” She said as she turned to Luke who was still staring up at the building, but then turned to face her. “We have a mission to do.”

“Yes, of course. Let’s go.” And they both started up the stairs to the main entrance of the Temple.

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Jedi Council Chambers

“Allow this appointment lightly, the Council does not.” Yoda paused. “Disturbing is this move from Chancellor Palpatine.”

“I understand.” Anakin answers from the center of the room.

Master Windu looks at Anakin with a look of suspicion on his face. “You are on this Council” He pauses. “But we do not grant you the rank of master.”

Anakin gets a surprised and insulted look on his face. “What?” He pauses and looks around the room and then turning his attention back to Master Windu. “How can you do this? This is outrageous. It’s unfair! How can you be on the Council and not be a master.”

“Take a seat, young Skywalker.” Windu says with disgust and points his hand to the empty seat next to Obi-Wan.

Anakin regains his composure by Windu’s stern response and bows. “Forgive me, Master.” Anakin responds and turns to sit down. Obi-Wan is looking at him with concern on his face and shaking his head.

Then came a knock on the door. The entire room turned to look towards the door as it opened and in came a young Jedi Knight. “I’m sorry to interrupt you during your Council meeting, but two visitors just arrived claiming to be from the future. And they said they know who the Sith Lord is.”

Everyone in the Council chambers looked at the young man in shock and then at each other. “Send them in.” Master Windu said.

The young Jedi Knight walked over to the door and motioned for Luke and Leia to enter. They looked around the room at those were there, wondering who exactly they were going to be addressing. Maybe Obi-Wan is here. Luke thought to himself.

“Come closer.” Master Windu instructed them and they moved to the center of the circle. “What are your names?”

“It’s best that we don’t tell you at the present moment.” Luke responded. “We don’t know how much we should reveal beyond what we came here to tell you.”

Anakin and Obi-Wan looked at them with interest. They seem familiar to me somehow. Anakin thought to himself as Master Windu addressed them.

“We understand that you are from the future and know who the Sith Lord is?” Windu asked them. “How is that possible?”

“Sense the truth in them, I do. From the future they are.” Yoda interjected.

“Yes, Master Yoda.” Luke responded with a bow.

“Oh, know me you do?”

“Yes, you are one of the Jedi Masters who instructed me.” Luke responded with smile.

Mace Windu looked at Luke and Leia with interest. “You say you know who the Sith Lord is…Who is he?”

“Chancellor Palpatine is the evil Sith Lord you have been looking for.” Leia responded.

“What? That’s impossible! Chancellor Palpatine is a good man.” They heard a voice come from behind them that sounded similar to Luke’s.

Both Luke’s and Leia’s eyes got as big as saucers and they slowly turned around to see where the voice was coming from. They saw a young man about the same age, hair color and blue eyes as Luke looking at them. “Anakin Skywalker?” They both asked him in unison.

Anakin got a confused look on his face. “Yes.”

Luke continued to look at him in shock. So this is what he looked like before…

Leia on the other hand was irritated by what Anakin had said and turned back to Master Windu and Master Yoda. “Will you excuse me while I go a little Dark Side on you for a moment.” And with that she stormed over to where her father was sitting and slapped him upside the head. She looked him straight in the eyes. “What part of ‘Evil Sith Lord’ did you NOT understand?!” She yelled at him as he put his hand up to his head where she’d slapped him and rubbed it.

“What was that for?” He said with confusion and looked up at Leia.

“Leia!” Luke said with shock.

“Leia?” Anakin looked up at her. No, can’t be. Can it?

“Luke! Somebody had to knock some sense into him!” She yelled as she walked back towards where Luke was standing.

“Luke?” Anakin looked at the man with blonde hair and blue eyes standing in the middle of the room. Twins? No..no way. Anakin thought as he continued to look at these two people from the future who reminded him, he now realized, so much of himself and his beloved Padme.

“Boy, I guess she told you, Anakin.” Obi-Wan said with a smile and his arms crossed.

Luke recognized his old master’s voice. “Obi-Wan?”

“Yes.” Obi-Wan said as he turned to Luke. “You know me too.”

“Yes, you were the other Jedi Master who instructed me.” Luke said with a huge smile on his face.

“Did I now.” Obi-Wan responded with interest.

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Chapter 2

Anakin watched the exchange between Obi-Wan and Luke with continued interest and awe. Could this man and woman be Padme’s and my children? We did discuss names for our baby and Luke and Leia were the ones we chose, depending on whether our baby was a boy or a girl. No, it can’t be. What are the chances?

Luke still smiling at Obi-Wan continued. “Yes, you were actually my first master.” He paused and looked to the floor and sighed. He looked back up at Obi-Wan. I can’t tell him he died. “Well…you weren’t able to teach me any more, so then I seeked out Yoda…and he was able to complete my training.”

“I was unable to teach you anymore? Why?” Obi-Wan asked with concern.

“I can’t tell you that.” Luke responded. “I don’t think I should.”

Obi-Wan looked at Luke with puzzlement, but then remembered what Luke has said about their names. Perhaps he shouldn’t tell me why. He thought to himself. “Very well, I won’t press you for details then.”

Yoda had been studying both Leia and Luke with concern. The outburst from the one called Leia is most troublesome. “Leia.”

Luke and Leia looked at Yoda. “Yes, Master Yoda.” She responded.

“Very unJedi-like that display was. What reason act like that do you have?”

“I apologize Master Yoda…to all of you.” She turned and glared back at Anakin and then looked back at Yoda. “I guess I just have a little too much of my father in me. He was known to have quite a temper.”

“Curb that you must, if you wish to become a Jedi. Calm you must be or the Dark Side you will turn.” Yoda told her.

Leia looked at him in shock and then turned to Luke. “But I thought I was a Jedi.”

“Padawan learner you are still I sense.”

Luke turned to his sister with concern for her disappointment. “Well…technically…you would still be a padawan learner.” He told her.

“What?” She answered.

“Because the Jedi Order only consists of the two of us, I just never corrected you on it.” Luke answered her.

“What do you mean…the Jedi Order only consists of the two of you?” Anakin asked with surprise and shock. “And what does Leia, here, seem to have against me? If what you say is true about Chancellor Palpatine, I’ve been just as deceived as the rest of the galaxy.” He had to throw that in.

They both turn to look at him. How do we answer this one? Luke thought to himself. “Well…” He paused, trying to collect his thoughts while Anakin waited for his answer in anticipation. “…Palpatine gives an order that is historically called Order #66. All the clones turn on the Jedi wiping them all out.” He paused. “There’s more, but I don’t think I should get into it right now.” Luke looked over to his sister. “As for Leia’s atomicity towards you….well…I think that’s something Leia should discuss with you at a later time too.”

Anakin, as well as the rest of the Jedi Council, didn’t know what to make of Luke’s response. They were in shock about the Clone armies turning on them.

“Then we must watch the Clone armies for any strange behavior.” Master Windu suggested. “But we need them right now in the war against the Separatists. Do you know how much time we have?”

“Not a lot of time.” Luke answered him.

“What else can you tell us about the future of the Republic?” Master Windu inquired with concern.

“Before the Clone Wars are over, Palpatine will declare himself Emperor and will eventually completely dissolve the Senate entirely.” Luke told them.

“Not to mention he’ll build a monstrosity called the Death Star that will completely destroy my home planet of Aldaaran.” Leia added.

“The Death Star?” Obi-Wan asked with concern. “What is that?”

“It’s a space station that is capable of moving from system to system and can completely blow up a planet by the push of a button.” Luke answered them.

A large gasp came from everyone in the room. Anakin, as well was in shock, he couldn’t believe his ears. Palpatine, destroy an entire planet? How could I have been so wrong about him? But wait….What if this is some trick from General Grievous? These people could have just been sent here to throw us off track. Besides, Leia said that Alderaan was her home planet. If she is our daughter, how did she end up living there? Maybe she isn’t my daughter. Anakin continued looking at these two people with wonderment. But she…actually both of them… remind me so much of Padme and myself. How couldn’t they not be? I must find out for sure…if they both are our children.

“Very dangerous he is.” Yoda finally said. “Stopped he must be. But careful we must be in confronting him. Keep an eye on him we will until the right time.”

Leia began to tear up. “Yes, we must do something about him.” She paused. “I was forced to watch as my home planet was destroyed in front of my very eyes.” She wiped a tear off her cheek. “I was once the Senator; but when the Senate was dissolved, I started working full-time with the Rebel Alliance.” She paused. “Although, I guess if it wasn’t for my stay on the Death Star, I would have never met my brother, Luke.”

“Separated you were?” Yoda asked.

“Yes. Our mother died shortly after we were born and because of our natural sensitivity to the Force, we were separated and hidden from the Emperor.” Luke answered him.

“Hmmm. Interesting this all is. Obi-Wan and I your Jedi Masters, you said. Hide you we did?”

“I believe so.” Luke answered him.

Anakin was listening with a sense of dread and saddness. If he was right and these where his and Padme’s children, then his nightmare will come true…She dies in childbirth. It was all he could do to not lose all sanity right then and there.

Obi-Wan, at this time, happened to look over at Anakin, seeing and sensing his old padawan’s uneasiness. ”Anakin, are you ok?” He asked with concern in his voice.

Anakin who was rocking back and forth with his arms crossed in front of him, didn’t realize how noticeably distraught he was acting until Obi-Wan spoke to him. He stopped rocking and looked at Obi-Wan. “I’m fine.” He lied.

“Well you don’t look fine.” Obi-Wan said with concern.

“I’ll be fine.” Anakin snapped as he straightened up.

Luke and Leia looked at their father with concern and worry. Something they said surely hit home with him. Does he know? Luke thought to himself. Does he know who we are? And we just told him our mother will die shortly after giving us life?

Ki-Adi-Mundi’s holographic image flickered. “How about General Grievous? We have surveyed all systems in the Republic, but have found no sign of him.”

Yoda looked over to his left to speak to Ki-Adi-Mundi’s image. “Hiding in the Outer Rim, Grievous is. The out lying systems you must sweep.”

Obi-Wan took his attention off of Anakin for a moment. “We don’t have many ships to spare.”

“How about the droid attack on the Wookies?” Ki-Adi-Mundi inquired.

“Despite this new information we have regarding the Clones and Order #66, it is critical we send an attack group there immediately.” Master Windu said.

“He’s right. It is a system we cannot afford to lose.” Obi-Wan added.

“Go I will.” Yoda said and then paused turning to look at Ki-Adi-Mundi and Windu. “Good relations with the Wookies I have. The Clone troops watch I will.”

“It is settled then.” Windu responded. “Yoda will take a battalion of Clones to reinforce the Wookies on Kashyyyk.” He paused. “Be careful with the Clones, Master Yoda.” Yoda nodded. “And may the Force be with us all.”

As the Council Meeting adjourned, Obi-Wan looked back over at his old padawan. He still looked like he wanted to be sick and it troubled him to see him that way. Although, he had just learned that his friend and mentor is really a Sith Lord. He probably feels betrayed. It will make it all the easier for me to ask him what the Council wants him to do…spy on Chancellor Palpatine.

Luke and Leia also continued to watch their father with concern. Leia was actually starting to feel sorry for him. Perhaps I was too harsh. After all…he hasn’t done anything yet.

Obi-Wan, too, was concerned about Anakin. “Anakin, I need to speak with you in private about a very important matter.”

Anakin looked up at Obi-Wan. “Must it be now?” He then looked at Luke and Leia with pain in his eyes. “I’d like to speak with our visitors, if I may.”

Obi-Wan sighed. “Very well…There’s a lot of questions I have for them too.” He then turned to Luke and Leia who were looking around and now beginning to feel like fish out of water as the members of the Council dispersed. “Do you need a place to stay?” Obi-Wan asked them.

Luke and Leia both turned to Obi-Wan and smiled. “Yes, thank you. We hadn’t actually thought that far ahead.” Luke answered.

“Well…you certainly have been a great help and we will be happy to put you up here at the Temple.” Obi-Wan said as he got up from his chair. “Now we can go somewhere more private and discuss those things you didn’t think you should mention in front of the Council.” He turned to look at Anakin who was now staring at Luke and Leia. “Anakin.” He didn’t respond. “Anakin!”

“What?” Anakin said with a startled reaction and then looked up at Obi-Wan.

“Are you coming?” Obi-Wan inquired.

“Uh…Yes.” Anakin responded as he got up from his chair, glancing back over to Luke and Leia and then followed Obi-Wan to the door.

Luke and Leia also followed, watching both Jedi as they walked in front of them. They’re father was acting like he was in so much pain and they both wanted to do what they could to help relieve that pain.

No one said a word until Obi-Wan finally stopped in front of a door and opened it. They went inside to find that it was guest quarters of some sort with two bedrooms, one off to each side and a sitting area in the middle with two couches and a café table in the middle. “This suite is reserved for special guests. Since you are not officially part of this Jedi Order, I think we can allow you both to stay here.” Obi-Wan said with a smile. “Please…sit down.” He gestured with his hand.

All four Jedi walked over to the couches and sat down with Luke and Leia on one and Anakin and Obi-Wan on the other. Anakin and Obi-Wan looked at the time travelers with anticipation.

“Well…” Luke finally said. “…I don’t know where to start.” He looked to his left to where Leia was sitting. She weakly smiled at him and put her right hand on his arm.

“Why don’t you start at the beginning?” Obi-Wan asked.

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Chapter 3

Luke looked at his father with concern and noticed that he was staring back at him, which unnerved him a little. How much should I tell him? I want to keep him from turning to the Dark Side, but what if I make it worse, not better? He thought to himself and then sighed. I have to tell him something to keep him from turning. “Well…” Luke started and then looked back over at Obi-Wan. “…there are some things you should both know that are more of a personal nature.”

“Go on.” Obi-Wan said with curiosity.

“Well…” Luke continued and then paused…looking again at Anakin. “How long have you known Chancellor Palpatine…Anakin?”

Anakin was taken back by the question a little. “Since I was 9 years old, when I came here to train to become a Jedi.”

“So you’ve known him a long time and he’s been a great influence over you during that time?” Luke asked with concern on his face.

“Yes.” Anakin paused. “I considered him to be a great friend and mentor but…” He sighed. “…but considering what you told us about him today…I’m beginning to wonder how good he truly is.”

“That’s good.” Luke said with a smile. “I’m glad you’re at least starting to question your relationship with him.” Luke sighed. “My guess is he’s been after you to be his apprentice since he first laid eyes on you.” Luke put his right hand on his chin. “That certainly explains a lot.”

Anakin looked at him in confusion. “What do you mean…his apprentice?”

“Yes, what do you mean by that?” Obi-Wan also chimed in with puzzlement.

Luke turned to his sister. “Go ahead, Luke. This is one of the reasons we came here.” Leia encouraged him with a weak smile.

Luke looked back at Anakin. “I don’t know exactly why you did this but…Palpatine must have manipulated you some how. And believe me I know how manipulative he can be.” Luke looked down at his boots and then looked back at his father, who was now practically on the edge of the couch, waiting in dread for what Luke was about to tell him about his future. “…But he convinces you turn to the Dark Side…and you become a Sith Lord named…Darth Vader.” There…I said it.

Anakin and Obi-Wan looked at Luke in disbelief. Then Obi-Wan turns to see Anakin’s awe-struck expression. “Anakin, do you know what he’s talking about?” Obi-Wan asked him.

Anakin turned to Obi-Wan. “I don’t know.” He swallowed hard. “I can’t ever imagine turning to the Dark Side.”

“Well…you do.” Leia said with animosity, crossing her arms in front of her. “And you also stood by and watched when Alderaan was destroyed.”

Anakin looked directly at Leia in shock. “I-I could never do that?”

“Well…you did.” Leia snapped back at him.

Luke looked over at his sister with concern. “Leia, he hasn’t turned to the Dark Side yet. So don’t be so harsh on him.”

Leia’s eyes got big with fury. She crossed her arms and then slowly turned her head to look at her brother. “Luke…” She pointed her right hand at Anakin. “…but he was the reason my family and friends are dead!”

“Wait a minute here.” Obi-Wan interrupted. “Your brother is right. Anakin has not turned to the Dark Side and Palpatine has not declared himself Emperor…so there’s still hope for Aldaraan.” He paused. “So you shouldn’t blame Anakin for something that hasn’t happened yet as far as he is concerned.”

Leia abruptly looked away from everyone, crossing her arms again and biting her lower lip. I have to separate the two, I must. She sighed and turned back to them, relaxing her arms in her lap. She turned to look at Anakin. “I’m sorry. I was out of line.”

“It’s ok.” He tried to smile at her. “I’d be upset too.”

Leia looked at him smiling at her and relaxed some more. She smiled back at him. “Thank you.” He’s not so bad. He reminds me so much of Luke it’s scary. I can’t even imagine what it would have been like if Palpatine had been able to turn Luke. She turned to her brother, who was looking at her.

“Are you ok?” Luke asked her, putting his left hand on her right arm.

“Yes. I’m ok.” She paused. “You can proceed. I’ll try to control myself from now on.”

Luke smiled at his sister. “Ok.” He turned back to look at Anakin. “Well…let’s just say my first meeting with you was not a good one.” He continued and held up his gloved right hand. “You did this to me.” I don’t think he’s quite ready for the rest of what happened.

Anakin looked at Luke’s black, gloved hand and then looked down at his own. Count Dooku did this to me…and he was a Sith Lord. He looked back at Luke with a hint of tears in his eyes. “I’m sorry.”

Luke put his hand down and weakly smiled at him. “It’s ok. You haven’t done it yet.” Luke paused and then his smile grew a little bigger. “But I must tell you…in the end…you did do the right thing…and turned back to the Light Side of the Force…You killed Palpatine to save my life.”

“I did…do?” Anakin said with surprise.

“…and thus fulfilling the prophecy.” Obi-Wan said with awe.

“What prophecy?” Leia asked.

“Oh, you mean you haven’t heard it?” Obi-Wan asked with surprise and his arms crossed.

“No.” Both Leia and Luke said in unison.”

Anakin rolled his eyes, crossing his arms and laid his head on the back of the couch. “Oh no, here we go again.”

Obi-Wan chuckled a little. “I know, young padawan, you don’t like me telling people about this…but they haven’t heard the story.”

Anakin rolled his head over to look at Obi-Wan and then put both hands over his eyes. “Ugh!” He took his hands off of his eyes and then looked back at Obi-Wan. “Do you know how much pressure that whole Chosen One prophecy has put on me?”

“I know, Anakin. But they need to hear this if they’re going to understand the importance of everything.”

Anakin rolled his eyes again. “Ok.” He sighed and then pointed one hand at them. “Go ahead and tell them. It hasn’t been the first time you’ve embarrassed me by telling this to someone in front of me.”

Obi-Wan smiled at him and shook his head. Then he turned his attention back to Luke and Leia, who were also finding this a bit humorous, but trying not to laugh. “Well…” Obi-Wan began. “…the prophecy states that ‘The Chosen One’, as we believe Anakin to be, is to put an end to the rein of the Sith and bring balance back to the Force.”

“So…by killing Palpatine…he finally fulfilled this prophecy?” Luke asked with puzzlement.

“Yes….Although, from what you’ve told us, I have to admit it is a very interesting way to finally come around to doing it.” He looked over at Anakin who was now looking back at Obi-Wan.

Anakin then sat back up and folded his hands between his knees. He sighed, looking at the café table, then looking back up at Luke. Maybe this is the opportunity I’ve been looking for to find out if they’re my children. “Luke, if I was an evil Sith Lord, who cared for no one but myself, why would I save your life?”

Luke swallowed hard. Oh-Living-Force! I can’t tell him. I don’t think I should. “Um…well…perhaps…you just liked me for some reason.” Luke gave him sheepish grin.

“That doesn’t explain very much.” Anakin said as Leia looked over at Luke with horror.

You can’t tell him. Leia said through the Force to her brother.

I know. Luke responded to his sister.

Obi-Wan, sensing the uneasiness coming from the visitors, put his right hand on Anakin’s arm to get his attention. Anakin looked at him. “Perhaps we shouldn’t press Luke any more for an answer.” He paused and looked at Anakin with concern. “Anakin, do you have any idea how Palpatine might be able to manipulate you to join the Dark Side?”

Anakin, although disappointed to still not find out what he wanted to know about Luke and Leia, then thought about Obi-Wan’s question for a few minutes. “I’m not sure. Like I said, I can’t imagine ever turning to the Dark Side.”

“Well…if this helps.” Luke started. “When Palpatine tried to turn me, he used my family and friends against me…He set a trap for them and had me watch while he threatened to destroy them. Then claimed he would spare their lives if I joined him.”

Anakin and Obi-Wan looked back at Luke with Obi-Wan crossing his arms in front of his chest again.

“That’s possible.” Anakin answered him. “There are some people in my life that I would do just about anything to protect.”

Obi-Wan looked at Anakin with concern. “Remember your teachings, Anakin. You can’t let your personal feelings and fear of loss dictate your actions…that is a definite path to the Dark Side.”

“I know, Master.” Anakin said as he looked at his boots, with tears forming in his eyes. He must use my fear of losing Padme against me.

That must be it. Luke thought to himself. He cares for people too much, just like I do.

Obi-wan put his right hand on Anakin’s shoulder. “Have faith in the Force, Anakin, that everything will work out.”

“I will try, Master.” Anakin said, now looking up at Luke and Leia. “I won’t turn to the Dark Side.” He then turned to look Leia in the eye. “And I won’t let Aldaraan be destroyed.”

Leia looked at him with shock. He means it too. I can tell.

Anakin looked off to the side, away from everyone. I hope I can keep that promise.

“Anakin…” Obi-Wan paused as Anakin looked back over to him. “I’ve been meaning to ask you to do something for the Council.”

“What Master?” Anakin said with a puzzled look on his face.

Obi-Wan sighed, looking down to the floor and then back up at Anakin. “The Council wants you to keep an eye on Palpatine.”

“What?” Anakin said with shock. “They want me to spy on him?” Then he paused and thought about it for a moment. He then sighed, looking over at Luke and Leia. “Of course, knowing what I know about him now. I’ll be glad to keep an eye on him and report back to the Council anything that sounds suspicious.”

“Good, Anakin. I was hoping you would agree to it now that you know the truth about him.” Obi-Wan smiled at him.

“But won’t it be dangerous for Anakin if he continues to be around Palpatine?” Leia asked Obi-Wan.

“Yes, of course it will be…but the Chancellor trusts Anakin and he can get us more information to use against him.” He turned back to Anakin, putting his right hand on his shoulder again. “And, Anakin, you let me know as soon as Palpatine does anything to get you to even consider turning to the Dark Side.” He paused continuing to look at him with concern. “I don’t want to lose you that way, Anakin.”

Anakin looked over to Obi-Wan and weakly smiled at him. “You won’t Master.”

“Good. Now let’s get going. I’m sure our visitors would like to get some rest.” Obi-Wan said as he stood up. Anakin looked up at Obi-Wan and then also got up from the couch. They both started towards the door.

Luke and Leia got up and followed them to see them out. “Thank you, Obi-Wan.” Luke said to him with a smile. “If we can help with anything else, please let us know.”

“Certainly.” Obi-Wan said with a smile.

Anakin turned back to Luke and Leia, still wanting desperately to know if his suspicions were true about them. I’m kind of glad I didn’t press Luke for an answer. Otherwise, Obi-Wan would know about Padme and me. He looked over to Obi-Wan, who was still carrying on small talk with Luke and Leia, not even hearing what was being said. He was too absorbed in his own thoughts. I don’t know how he’d take that news right now. And I’d be expelled from the Order for sure. I couldn’t expect him to keep a secret like that from the Council. It’s mine and Padme’s burden to carry. Padme…What do I tell her when I see her tonight…anything?

“Anakin!” Obi-Wan said, snapping Anakin out of it. He turned to look at him. “Are you ready to go?”

“Yes.” Anakin finally responded.

And they said their good-byes with the promise to meet with each other again in the morning.

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Chapter 4

Anakin arrived at Padme’s apartment building and got on to the turbo lift, not knowing what to tell her about the encounter with Luke and Leia. Not to mention the news about Palpatine and should I even tell her about me turning to the Dark Side and becoming some fiend named Darth Vader? No…what purpose would that serve other than to just worry her.

He still pondering what he should tell his wife, when the turbo lift reached the apartment and the doors opened to the view of his beautiful, beloved Padme. As always, she was waiting at the door to greet him when she was expecting him to arrive at a certain time. “Anakin!” She said as she ran into his arms and they passionately embraced and kissed one another. “I’ve missed you.” She said as they broke away from their kiss and stared lovingly into each other’s eyes, just inches from each other’s lips.

He reached up and caressed her face with his flesh and bone hand. “I haven’t been gone that long.” Anakin said with a smile and then reached down for another kiss. He never wanted to let her go as they continued their passionate embrace.

But their brief moment of passion was interrupted. “Ow” Padme said as she backed and started to rub her belly.

“What’s wrong?” Anakin asked her with concern. “Is the baby ok?”

Padme just laughed. “Our baby is fine, Ani. The baby just kicked.” She looked up into Anakin’s eyes, smiling. He then relaxed and smiled back at her as she took his real hand in hers and placing it on her swollen belly. “Do you feel it?” She asked him.

He felt their child…or children…move within his wife and smiled down at her. “Th-That’s amazing.” And he reached down to kiss her softly on the lips again and then continued to look into her eyes.

Not taking her eyes off of Anakin, Padme took Anakin’s hand and they walked hand-in-hand over to sit down on one of the couches in the veranda, where they could see the sunset. He sat down beside her, cherishing this time with her for as long as he could.

But…then started thinking about the day’s events and shocking revelations. He looked over at Padme and became serious, which caused Padme to become concerned for him. “Ani, what’s wrong?”

Anakin looked down at her belly again and put his good hand on it. “Padme, do you have any twins in your family?”

Padme looked at him with surprise and puzzlement. “Why do you ask?”

“I don’t know.” He paused, while looking down and stroking her belly. “It’s just a question.”

Padme looked up at him in thought. “Well…I do seem to remember that my mother had an aunt and uncle that were fraternal twins.”

“They were brother and sister?” Anakin asked her with interest.

“Yes.” And then she looked at him suspiciously. “Anakin, do you think I’m having twins?” A thought that just made her start to laugh, but then she though better of it and became serious when a revelation hit her. “I don’t look that big, do I?” She put her right hand up to her mouth with a gasp.

Anakin looked up at her with a start and then partially smiled, trying to hold back his laughter to her question. “No…no…I…uh…just had an interesting thing happen to me today that got me wondering is all?”

Padme look his hand in hers. “What happened today, Ani? You’re acting a little spooked about something.” She continued looking at him with concern.

Anakin looked down to the floor and then back up at Padme. He sighed. Where to begin….”Well...today, upon the request of Chancellor Palpatine, I have been granted a seat on the Council.”

“That’s great, Ani! So then you’re now a Master!” Padme said with a smile and taking both his hands in hers. “It’s what you’ve always wanted!”

“Uh…actually…no…I’m not a Master.” Anakin replied. “The Council didn’t like the fact that Palpatine was the one who suggested it.”

Padme’s smile left her face and she started feeling for Anakin’s disappointment. She looked at him with reassurance and reached up to stroke his cheek, smiling at him. “You’ll be a Master someday, Ani. You’ll just have to be patient.”

Anakin shook his head. “I don’t know if that will ever happen, Padme.” He said as he reached up and took her hand that was stroking his cheek in his hand.

“Why not?” Padme looked at him with concern.

“Because of what I, and the Council, found out today.” Anakin said as he looked into her eyes with a serious and saddened look on his face.

“What is it, Ani?” Padme asked with concern.

Anakin sighed. “Padme…we had two visitors arrive at the Temple today.” He paused and then looked her straight into her eyes. “They claimed to be from the future and told us that Chancellor Palpatine is the Sith Lord we have been looking for.”

Padme looked at Anakin with shock. “What? Anakin, how can that be possible?”

“Which part…the one about Palpatine or the time travelers?” Anakin asked her with a sarcastic snicker.

“Both.”

Anakin sighed, looking at the floor and then up at Padme again. “I don’t know for sure how it’s possible. But the Council has asked me to keep an eye on Palpatine. According to these two visitors, he will declare himself Emperor and issue an order called Order #66, which will cause all of the clones to turn on the Jedi. And they will try to wipe us all out.”

Padme couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “Anakin! That can’t be true! It can’t be.” She said as she shook her head in disbelief.

“It’s true, Padme. Master Yoda, sensed the truth in these visitors.”

“But Anakin, if it is true, that mean’s you could be killed.” Padme just stared at him for what seemed for eternity and tears started to form in her eyes, beginning their decent down her cheeks. She abruptly got up from the couch, crossing her arms in front of her, and walked over to look out at the setting sun in the distance. Anakin also got up from the couch with concern for his wife. He walked over to her and put his arms around her from behind, putting his hands on top of her belly, caressing it.

“I won’t be killed, Padme.” He paused, kissing her neck. “I won’t let it happen…Just as I won’t let anything happen to you or our child.” And I won’t be turning to the Dark Side either. He thought to himself and holding her tight.

Padme turned around to face Anakin and laid her head on his chest as she continued to cry. Anakin tightened his embrace once again, comforting her, and stroking her hair. They held each other, comforting one another until the sun set below the horizon.

And then it came…the call that broke their embrace. A beep came from Anakin’s comm link, the one Chancellor Palpatine had given him so he could keep in contact with him at all times. Anakin sighed as Padme looked at the beeping device in horror as he took it out of his pocket, knowing who was calling him.

“Ani, don’t answer it.” Padme said with continued horror on her face and still leaning up against Anakin’s chest. She reached out and put her hand over the comm link in his hand. “Please don’t.” She pleaded.

“I must, Padme. It’s my duty…I must find out what he wants, so I can report what I can back to the Council.” Anakin said with concern as he saw the fear in Padme’s eyes. “You, more than anyone, know that.”

Padme looked at him again in fear as the comm link continued to beep. “I know Anakin. But if it’s true and he is a Sith Lord, you could be in great danger.”

“I know that. And I know that every time I go into battle.” He paused, sighing. “Actually, I’d prefer the battlefield to this. I never was one for politics.” The comm link then beeped again.

Padme knew Anakin was right. He did have to do his duty if they were going to even be able to stop Palpatine. She pulled back from Anakin and gave him the face of a true senator. “Well…you better answer it then.”

Anakin looked at her…proud of her talent of putting on that mask of the politician when she had to. I just wish I could be as talented in that area. He thought to himself as he pushed the button to accept the call. “Yes, Chancellor.”

“Anakin, what took you so long? I was beginning to worry.” Palpatine said from the comm link.

Yeah…I bet you were…afraid you may have lost your prize apprentice. “Sorry, Chancellor. I misplaced the comm link in my quarters and was trying to find it.” He lied.

“Well…I’m glad that is all it was.” Palpatine paused. “Anakin…I’d like to see you in my box at the theater tonight, if I may. I have some exciting news for you. But I have to give it to you in person.”

Anakin looked at Padme, who had replaced the face of Senator Amidala with the face of his wife once again, a face full of fear and concern for her husband’s well-being. “I’ll be there. What time?” Anakin said into the comm link.

“8 O’clock. I’m leaving now and should be there shortly.” Palpatine answered.

“Very well…until then.” Anakin complied.

“Good, Anakin. I will see you soon.”

Anakin turned off the comm link and Padme came rushing back into his arms, putting her arms around his waist and he put his good hand on the back of her head, kissing her hair. “I must go now if I’m going to make it there on time.”

He departed from their embrace, leaving Padme standing in the dark, crying. I’ll tell her more about the visitors, Luke and Leia, later. Anakin thought to himself as he ran to the turbo lift.

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Anakin ran through the halls of the theater with his cape flowing behind him and arrived at the bottom of the stairs that led to Palpatine’s theater box. He stopped and looked up the staircase, dreading what he had to do next. He had to try to gather as much information from Palpatine that he could…without the Sith Lord knowing he was actually spying on him. It would take all of his Jedi strength to block Palpatine from reading his thoughts or sensing his actions.

He took a deep breath and signed, starting his ascent up the stairs. When he reached the top, he walked in to see a vivid display of liquid art swirling around the center of the theater. But he hardly looked at it, quickly taking his eyes off of it, determined to continue with his mission.

Anakin walked in behind the Chancellor and the other occupants of the box, and quickly walked over to Palpatine’s right-side, kneeling down on one knee. “You wanted to see me, Chancellor?”

[queennaberrie]

Chapter 5

Palpatine turned to his right to look at Anakin. “Yes, Anakin. Come closer. I have good news.” He pauses. “Our clone intelligence units have discovered the location of General Grievous. He’s hiding in the Utapah System.” Palpatine said as he smiled and turned back towards the stage.

Anakin gets a determined look on his face. “At last…We’ll be able to capture that monster and end this war.”

“I’d worry about the collective wisdom of the Council if they didn’t select you for this assignment.” Palpatine sighs. “You’re the best choice by far.” He pauses “Hmm. Sit down.” He tells Anakin as he turns to the others in the box. “Leave us.”

The others in the box get up from their chairs, the female next to him bowing her head as she turns to leave. Anakin stands up, walking around the front of Palpatine and sits down in the chair to his left.

“Anakin.” Palpatine continues. “You know I’m not able to rely on the Jedi Council.” He pauses. “If they haven’t included you in their plot, they soon will.”

Oh great! Here we go. “I’m not sure I understand.” Anakin said with a confused look on his face.

“You must sense what I have come to suspect.” Palpatine pauses. “The Jedi Council wants control of the Republic.” He turns to look at Anakin. “They’re planning to betray me.”

Anakin tried to put on a face of bewilderment. You can bet they are! ”I don’t think that…”

“Anakin.” He pauses. “Search your feelings…You know…don’t you?”

Anakin squirmed in his chair. Does he know I’ve been asked to spy on him? I’ll have play along or, if he doesn’t, he will suspect something. “I know they don’t’ trust you.”

Palpatine continued looking out at the swirling lights. “Hmm…or the Senate or the Republic…or democracy for that matter.”

Anakin sighed. That’s not true. They only want to get YOU out of office. Anakin contemplated his dilemma. I’ll have to say something to make him think I’m on his side. “I have to admit…My trust in them has been shaken.”

Palpatine looked at him, trying act surprised. “Why? They asked you to do something dishonest…Didn’t they?” He paused. “They asked you to spy on me, didn’t they?” Palpatine said in an abrupt tone.

Anakin looked at him in shock and despair, becoming even more uncomfortable in his chair. Blast! He does know. “I don’t…uh…I don’t know what to say.” Now what am I suppose to do?

Palpatine looked over at Anakin, trying to act like he truly cared for him. “Remember back to your early teachings.” He pauses. “All who gain power are afraid to lose it, even the Jedi.”

What! More like you’re afraid to lose YOUR power. Anakin became defensive. “The Jedi use their power for good.”

Palpatine smiled. “Good is a point of view, Anakin. The Sith and the Jedi are similar in almost every way.” He pauses again. “Including their quest for greater power.”

Never! “The Sith rely on their passion for their strength…They think inwards, only about themselves.” Like you.

Palpatine who had been looking out at the light show again, turned abruptly to Anakin. “And the Jedi don’t?”

“The Jedi are selfless. They only care about others.” Anakin replied. But you already know that, don’t you.

Palpatine and Anakin were silent for a moment…both looking out at the lights and shimmering water of the artful display cascading through the theater.

“Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?” Palpatine finally asked, breaking the silence between them.

Anakin turned to Palpatine with a look of puzzlement on his face. Oh…this should be interesting. “No.”

“I thought not…It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you.”

Of course not…but you know this legend how? Anakin thought to himself. Try to act interested, Anakin. He looks at Palpatine with interest.

“It’s a Sith Legend.” Palpatine continued and then paused, looking at the show again. “Darth Plagueis was a dark lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the Force to influence the mid-chlorians…” He turned to smile at Anakin. “…to create life.” Anakin looked at him with continued interest as Palpatine turned to look out at the stage again. “He had such a knowledge of the Dark Side…He could even keep the ones he cared about…” He looked at Anakin again. “…from dying.”

Anakin just stared back at him in shock. Maybe I could learn this power from him to save Padme from dying in childbirth…Nothing says I have to turn to the Dark Side to actually learn it. “He could actually save people from death?”

Palpatine smiled at him like he was a predator about ready to pounce on his prey, and then looked out into the theater again. “The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some would consider to be unnatural.”

Anakin just looked at Palpatine with awe. “Wh-What happened to him?”

Palpatine looked away from Anakin again. “He became so powerful…the only thing he was afraid of was losing his power.” He turned back to Anakin. “Which, of course, he did. Unfortunately, he taught his apprentice everything he knew. Then his apprentice killed him in his sleep.” He paused. “It’s ironic. He could save others from death, but not himself.”

He must be the apprentice he’s referring to. I have to be careful. “Is it possible to learn this power?” Anakin asked him in hopes that his fears of losing Padme could be eliminated with this small glimmer of hope.

”Not from a Jedi.”

They sat in silence for a while longer. Palpatine knew that he had lured Anakin in. Yes, Anakin, follow me and I’ll help you save your wife. Palpatine said to Anakin’s subconscious.

Anakin sat and contemplated what Palpatine had just said. He put his right hand up to his chin and vacantly stared out at the swirling lights and water before him. This knowledge that he’s speaking of could be our solution…but at what cost? I must talk to the visitor’s some more if I’m going to understand exactly what happened to cause me to turn. Maybe this is it.

Anakin finally turned to Palpatine. “Well…this news about General Grievous is indeed exciting, Chancellor. I will let the Council know of it first thing in the morning.” He paused and stood up. “But I must be going, Chancellor. I have something to attend to.”

“Very well, Anakin. But you are going to miss an excellent show.” Palpatine smiled up at him.

Anakin bowed to him. “I really must go. And thank you, Chancellor.”

Anakin walked around the front of Palpatine’s chair and then headed out into the corridor to leave. I’ve got talk to Luke and Leia. I’ll go there now sbefore going home to Padme.

Inside the theater box, Palpatine was looking out at the light and water show with a big evil smile on his face. Soon I’ll have him for my apprentice...Very soon…I sense.

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The Jedi Temple – the Guest Room

Knowing the visitors had not brought any additional clothes with them from the future, Obi-Wan sent a female, teenage padawan to Luke’s and Leia’s room with a nightgown and pajamas for the twins to wear.

Leia smiled at the young padawan and took her nightgown from her, holding it up in front of her. It was a simple, but elegant silk-like, white nightgown with matching robe. “Thank you. It’s beautiful.” She said and then turned to Luke who was looking at his dark blue pajamas. The young padawan then excused herself and left. “I’m going to go get ready for bed, Luke.” Leia told him. “I’m really tired and want to get out of these clothes. It’s been a long day.”

“Ok. He responded and then set his pajamas on the café table as walked around it to sit on the couch and picked up the controller for the Holovid. “But I think I’m going to watch the Holovid for a little while. I don’t think I could sleep tonight if I tried.”

Leia smiled at her brother. “Ok. I’ll be right back and, perhaps we can watch together for awhile.” Leia then headed off to her bedroom, which was off to the left.

Some time had passed while Leia was taking a shower and Luke was flipping through the channels with curiosity. He had no idea what the Old Republic was really like and was curious to see what programming they had.

It was then that a knock came at the door. Luke looked up, turning the Holovid off. He got up and walked around the couches to go over to the door. “Who is it?” He asked as he reached the door.

“It’s me…Anakin Skywalker. Can I talk to you and your sister?”

Luke smiled. “Of course.” And he started to unlock the door.

“Who is it?” Leia said as she came into the living room with her nightgown and robe on. Her long chocolate, brown hair was draped over her left shoulder and she was brushing it.

Luke turned his head to look at her. “It’s Fa…I mean, Anakin.”

Leia looked at him with shock. “I’m not dressed. You can’t let him in here.”

“You look fine, Leia.” Luke responded. “And I don’t think he’s going to care.”

Leia resigned herself and the nodded to Luke. “Let him in. I’m curious to know what he wants too.”

“Is everything ok in there?” Came Anakin’s muffled voice.

“Everything is fine. Hold on.” Luke replied to him and then finished unlocking the door, opening it.

There standing in the doorway was a man with concern and eyes full of fear as he entered the room. He looked at Leia who was staring back at him. She had stopped brushing her hair and had pushed her long locks off her shoulder to fall onto her back. She resembles Padme and my mother so much. Anakin thought to himself.

“Leia was just concerned with the fact that she is in her nightgown is all.” Luke told him as he shut the door behind Anakin. Anakin looked at him. “Please come in.” Luke said as he started walking towards the couches.

“I hope I’m not disrupting you.” Anakin said watching Luke walk away from him. He was still standing near the door with his hands cupped nervously in front of him.

“No, really. It’s ok.” Leia said as she also moved towards the couches. “Please sit down.” She said as she pointed to the couch with her hand and then proceeded to sit down herself. Luke sat down next to her, to her left.

“If you’re ok with it.” Anakin said as he walked over to the opposite couch and sat down.

He looks very confused and distraught. Luke thought to himself. I hope he’s ok. “What do you need to talk to us about?”

“Well…” Anakin started as he looked at his hands. “…I…”

Then a knock came at the door, causing all of them to look towards the door. Anakin had to turn his head as he was sitting with his back to it.

“Excuse me a moment.” Luke said as he got up from the couch and walked around them to the door again. “Who is it?”

“It’s Obi-Wan Kenobi. I came to see how you were settling in.”

Luke smiled and then unlocked the door and opened it. It’s good to see Ben again. “Please come in. Anakin just arrive too.”

“Anakin?” Obi-Wan said looking puzzled as he walked in to see his old padawan sitting on the couch across from Leia looking at him. “What are you doing here?”

“I needed to talk to Luke and Leia about something.” Anakin answered him and then looked down before turning his head back to look at Obi-Wan again. Maybe I should discuss this with Obi-Wan too. After all, he did say he wanted me to tell him if Palpatine did or said anything to tempt me to turn to the Dark Side. And I think this qualifies. “Actually, I’m glad you’re here, Obi-Wan. I think this is something I should discuss with you as well.”