Chapter 3
One thought I have right now. If we managed to land the part of the ship we have, we will really be super lucky, "All the escape pods have been launched." I said.
"Grevious," Kenobi said then he looked at Anakin, "Can you land a ship like this?" Kenobi asked Anakin.
"Well what's left of it." Anakin said as he sat down and started to press some of the buttons.
"Well?" Kenobi asked.
"Well under these circumstances I'd say that the ability to pilot this thing is irrelevant. Strap yourselves in." Anakin said.
"Well we better make this Anni." I said.
"Open all hatches and extend all flaps." Anakin said and after a while we were caught in the gravitational pull of Courscant. We lurched forward and the device I used to record everything flew out of place and crashed to the opposite wall. It broke into pieces and I felt that the ship seemed a bit lighter.
"Hey um I think we just lost half the ship." I said.
"Not to worry we're still flying the other half of the ship." Kenobi said as it seemed to start picking up much more speed.
"We have started to pick up speed." Anakin said.
"Does this half of the ship not have emergency flaps?" I asked as I stood behind them after having magnetically stuck to the ground. I always tried some of the things the clones had and I always somehow ended up fixing a whole bunch of their equipment.
"Eight thousand sixty, we're in the atmosphere." Kenobi said.
"Grab that keep it steady." Anakin said. I looked at the passing clouds and figured we would pummel down at the bad side of the city.
"Five thousand. Five ships on the left and the right." Kenobi said.
"We'll take you in." One of the pilots said.
"Landing zone straight ahead." Kenobi pointed out.
"We're coming in way too hot." I said and sat down on the captains chair strapping in. We all lurched forward as we hit the ground and lurched back when we kept on sliding. We slowed down to a stop at the end of the runway, "Too close." I said.
"Another happy landing." Kenobi said.
"Pfft happy landing? I think I broke a rib." I said when I felt my chest hurting. We jumped out the ship from the bridge because the halls were starting to collapse in. Well technically we had to slide down with the cables. I started walking around when I was grabbed and spun to face Anakin.
"Anna are you alright?" He asked me.
"Just a bruised rib. Should be alright in two days." I said. He nodded and we boarded a shuttle. Great after we get there we have to report to the council. I am last and Kenobi first he won't even be present which is a good thing for me.
We left for the Senate building when I had a minor vision. Anakin was burning and he was screaming out in pain. He was missing an arm and his legs. Then a dark dressed figure came into the vision You are the last person who cannot betray me! I snapped out of it when I felt the shuttle come to a stop. I looked around and smiled when I saw Quinten. When he saw me he smiled and walked over.
"Master. It's good to have you back here." He said when I exited the shuttle.
"I get the feeling that you did something." I stated.
"Do you really have so little faith in me?" He asked.
"Is this a trick question? Do I have to answer?" I asked him. He looked at me with a 'are you serious' face, "Wow you can't take a joke." I said flatly.
"I can it's just you aren't normally funny unless you are hurt. Where did you hurt yourself? Ribs? Legs? Hands?" He just kept shooting questions at me. I covered his mouth.
"You got it the first time." I said. He licked my hand and I pulled away, "Eww." I said and wiped my hand semi-clean on his shirt. Kenobi and me boarded the shuttle again and off we went to the temple. Quinten stayed with Master Windu considering he said he was ordered to be with him for the rest of the day. Kenobi avoided eye contact with me but I didn't care. I was still pondering over the vision and it was getting to me.
We landed at the temple and walked out first and started on my trek to the council's room. I sat down outside and Kenobi went in first. When he came out he finally decided to make eye contact but I got up and went into the room. Turns out it's only Master Yoda this time, "Master." I said and bowed my head.
"Device was found broken. Reconstruct it you will. Your fault was not. Verbal report you give." He said. They just trust my word too much.
"Yes Master. Anakin did kill Count Dooku like Master Kenobi may have already told you. After we found the Chancellor the dark side clouded everything more than it usually does. We fell in a trap and then we were taken to Grevious. Then the rest you might know considering that Master Kenobi told you the same." I said. Master Yoda nodded and gave me the pieces of the receiver.
"Bothering you something is hmm." He stated.
"Yes Master." I said. He looked at me waiting to tell him what it was, "When we landed at the Senate building I got a vision. Anakin was burning and his legs and one of his arms was cut off. He was screaming and then it went to a dark figure which said, You are the last person who cannot betray me! I don't know what it means or what it has to do with Anakin and me." I said. Master Yoda looked confused and he was thinking it through.
"Stay in the temple you will. Vacation away from missions you will take. Tomorrow come again. Meeting held then and something to ask we have." He said. I nodded and bowed again. I walked out and noticed I was alone and it was dark out. Time for a good nights rest then and a shower first. This will be a horrible week!
With Anakin Writer POV
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Nightfall came Anakin and Padme were in her apartment after Anakin received the news that Padme was pregnant. Courscant as always was active and Anakin was watching his wife from the door to the outside balcony. So much had changed for him at that moment, the woman he loves was going to make him a father, "Anni I want to have our baby back home on Naboo. We can go to the lake country where no one will know. Where we can be safe. I can go early and fix up the babies room." Padme started turning to Anakin who smiled at her, "I know the perfect spot. Right by the gardens." She said.
"Your so... beautiful." Anakin said pausing once to look for the right word.
"It's only because I'm so in love." Padme said.
"No. No, it's only because I'm so in love with you." Anakin said smiling at her.
"So love has blinded you?" Padme questioned him.
Anakin chuckled, "That's not exactly what I meant." Anakin said.
"It's probably true." Padme said. After she finished brushing her hair they retired to sleep, when Anakin feel into a dream.
A child's cry was heard as Padme's face became clear in Anakin's dream. Padme was in pain looking at him, Anni help me please. Padme begged and then cried out in pain. Anakin shot up in bed and looked at Padme breathing hard before climbing out of bed. Standing up he grabbed his tunic and walked out the room and into the main room. He sat down at the arm of a chair and looked out to Courscant. Moments later the lights in the main room brightened a little signaling him that Padme was up.
"What's bothering you?" Padme asked Anakin as she reached him.
Anakin looked at her and gave her a small smile, "Nothing." He looked down at the necklace he had made her, "I remember when I gave this to you." He told her.
"When will we start trusting each other?" She questioned.
"There was a dream." Anakin started.
"And?" Padme questioned him.
He looked at her, "Like the ones I use to have about my mother but it was with you." He answered.
"Tell me." Padme said.
"It was only a dream." Anakin started and he turned back to her, "You die in child birth." He said.
"And the baby?" Padme questioned hands going to her abdomen around the baby.
"I don't know." Anakin said.
"It was only a dream." Padme said trying to reassure him.
"I won't let this one become real." He said.
"This baby will change our lives. I doubt the Queen will allow me to continue serving the Senate. And if the council discovers that you're the father you will be expelled." Padme said.
"I know." Anakin said.
"Do you think that Obi- Wan or Anna will be able to help us?" Padme questioned.
"We don't need their help. Our baby is a blessing." Anakin said as Padme and him hugged each other
Next Day
Anakin's POV (I don't think I've done one)
"Premonitions? Premonitions? Hmm." Master Yoda pondered. I still don't get how my sister can put up with him, "These visions you have?" He asked.
"Of pain, suffering, death." I answered him.
"Yourself you speak of? Or someone you know?" He asked.
"Someone." I answered.
"Close to you?" He asked.
"Yes." I answered and looked down trying to make it seem like it was Anna who I'd seen. I think he'd buy that.
"Careful when sensing the future Anakin. Fear of loss can lead to the dark side." He said. Does he ever say this to Anna. She is always predicting the future and only several times has she freaked out over it.
"I won't let these visions come true Master Yoda." I said.
"Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed that is." Master Yoda said. That sounds like what Anna has always lived by.
"What must I do Master?" I asked him.
"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." He said. I nodded and left the room when Anna was about to walk in.
"Anni are you alright?" She asked me.
"Fine." I snapped at her. She looked a little taken back but let me go on.
Anna's POV
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When Anakin was out of sight I sighed and walked in. Master Yoda looked like he was thinking deeply, "Master you missed the report." I said.
"Report I know. Danger you may be." He said.
"What kind of danger?" I asked.
"Know not I do." He said.
"Can I be uneasy now?" I asked.
"No you may not." He said.
"Aww, okay." I said as the door opened and one of the Jedi sentinels walked in.
"Master Yoda, Jedi Knight Skywalker. There has been an urgent meeting called by Master Windu." He said.
"Be there we shall." Master Yoda answered and started to walk. I nodded and followed after Master Yoda. When we got into the room I stood behind Master Yoda's chair and noticed Master Ropal's chair was empty and there was another one added to the room. I rose and eyebrow at this but stayed silent. Time to go back to the normal routine. Hey where's Quinten? Gosh I am sure a great master, note the sarcasm. Turns out that this was brought on by the Chancellor.
They took Anakin out the room for a while when they started to talk. I turned to the window and looked at the city. They were discussing and it never got to a point until I was asked about my opinion. I walked to the center of the circular room like I have always had to since I first got here, "Truthfully Master's, this has never been allowed so why allow it now. What can the Chancellor really want with having someone present here if the council reports to him everything he asks for? I believe there could be more to this than Anakin even knows." I said.
"You could be correct but how can we prove it?" Master Windu asked.
"Perhaps having Anakin report everything the Chancellor says and does. Also making Anakin think he's in could work best." I said.
"Perhaps that shall work. Bring him in." Master Windu said as I walked back to my original place. Anakin was brought back into the room.
"Allow this appointment lightly the council does not. Disturbing is this move by Chancellor Palpatine." Master Yoda said.
"I understand." Anakin said. I sometimes wonder if he does.
"Your on this council but we do not grant you the rank of master." Master Mace said. One of the coms of one of the masters beeped and I grabbed it answering it outside. Turns out it was Master Yoda's.
"Master Skywalker, I have retrieved the youngling I was sent too pick up. We are heading back to Courscant now." He said.
"Where are you now?" I asked him.
"In hyperspace, duh." He said.
"Watch when you get back here. I will make sure you get a hard skill to master." I said.
"Aw man." He said and disconnected. Ha that's what he gets. Slowly I walked back in and before I could take my spot I was called on again.
"Jedi Knight Anna." I heard Master Windu say. I paused my trek to the spot and walked to the middle.
"Yes masters?" I questioned.
"Did your Padawan have success?" Master Windu asked me.
"Yes he is on his way back Master's." I said. I glanced over to where Anakin sat and he looked mad. I was dismissed and I wandered back to my place. They kept on talking about the Wookies and apparently Master Yoda was going and taking Quinten with him. It's like everyone wants to kidnap my Padawan. It's my job to train him. Everyone was excused and the only ones who remained were Master Fisto, Kenobi, Yoda, and Windu.
"The council has been on this topic for years Anna." Master Fisto started.
"For years since you first arrived we kept an eye on you especially." Master Windu continued. Oh now I was intrigued but at the same time kind of scared.
"Me master's why?" I asked.
"Since you first arrived we all knew one day you would be part of the council. The question was when to let you join." Master Fisto said.
"Know not your attitude did we know. Over years it was proven." Master Yoda said.
"Anna you were nineteen when you took the Jedi trials because you were ready and the council believed in you. Everyone else takes them in their early twenties." Kenobi said.
"Master Kenobi I know that. Are you all implying that you want me to be part of the council?" I asked them. They nodded and I looked down a bit. There was a couple minutes of silence before Master Yoda spoke.
"Accept do you Anna, hmm?" He asked. I looked up with my answer.
"I accept the offer Master's." I said all four Master's nodded and excused the rest of us. I went to the landing platform with Master Windu and Master Yoda to take the child to the Nursery while they take Quinten to do the report of the child. When they landed I stood beside Master Yoda and Master Windu when I sensed something was wrong. Quinten walked out with a baby and handed her to me. I was dismissed and I took the baby back to the nursery. I recognized the child as Zephrine Zu from the planet of Naboo. The one I told them would be in danger if she wasn't retrieved right away. Now I think we will be the ones in danger if we do nothing to end this war now.
"Master Jedi Skywalker the child is in great health and you will be in charge of her from what the council assigned." Crystal said. She was the head nurse here in the temple and was my nurse whenever I got sick or something.
"Woah that's the first time. When did they assign this?" I questioned her. She looked down at the data pad and looked back up at me.
"Three days ago." She answered me.
"Whoa that's new. I didn't even know. Do you need me to stay here?" I asked her.
"No you may leave." She said. I walked out and overheard a clone that was walking by with another clone.
"Just think about it when this whole place goes down only one of the twins will be alive. Who knows if her own brother will kill her as the Chancellor said. Who knows if her troops will kill the brat." The clone said. I recognized him as one of my brothers clones. I turned and walked away quickly after they had rounded the corner. Master Yoda I need to tell him what I over heard. How will I do this when he just left the temple? If I tell Master Windu he will investigate this but who else can I trust? I even doubt Kenobi can help me right now considering he left with Master Yoda and Master Windu. I might as well go look for Quinten and talk with him. Hopefully he can tell me why he was also in a weird mood when he got off the ship.
I walked to the training room and found him there staring off into space, "Quinten is something the matter?" I questioned him.
"Master I overheard the clones speaking earlier." He started but paused. He looked at me almost as if he didn't trust me.
"What did you heard Quinten? Do we need to go elsewhere more private?" I asked him. His eyes brightened up knowing that I had heard something also. He nodded and I led him to Master Yoda's and my secret meditation chamber. When we entered he sat down cross legged.
"Master the clones were talking about a order called sixty- six. They said that their main order was to eradicate all Jedi's and capture you alive. That Master Skywalker was to be the one to end you." He said.
"I heard the same but did you happen to hear who proposed this order?" I asked.
He nodded, "Yes, Chancellor Palpatine." He said. All I needed. I pulled out my com and com'd Master Yoda.
"Problem Anna?" He questioned me.
"Master can you hold on your departure and tell Master Windu to stay there with you. Quinten and I have some alarming news." I said.
"Hurry you must. Urgent the matter is for you to ask me such. Wait we shall." Master Yoda said.
"Yes Master." I said. I ended the com with him and turned to Quinten, "Lets go as Master Yoda said he won't wait forever." Quinten nodded and off we went to get our speeder. Hey Quinten might even get the chance to leave with Master Yoda now. Meaning he will still be kidnapped by him.
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To me this seems like a short chapter like really. Oh picture on the side would be Anna in the Revenge of the Sith time. I'll probably find a different picture in due time. I'm so SORRY this took forever to write. I had an idea and so I planned it as you can see idea went into the chapter. What do you think?
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