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A/N: After some contemplation, reviewer Zeivira's suggestion of having the AUs described stuck with me and now I'm doing it. I am hoping that it helps readers from deciding what AU to read on and knowing which AU is which. Originally, this was to be a page on its own, but I can't put this as the first chapter unless I REDO the whole chapters. So, it'll stay on this chapter for now.

Hope you enjoy the AUs alot! Take a peek at what inspires me to write these out and maybe what I have planned for them at dustybunnyplots on tumblr!

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1) Unorthodox: Anakin Skywalker, the Hero with no Fear. Respected Jedi Knight of the Jedi Order. Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Negotiator (or Silver Tongue). Feared Sith Warrior of the New Sith Line. Both are the unorthodox members of their own groups. Their paths cross when they are sent on a mission together to the frontlines of the Clone Wars.

2) Mind Your Language: Senator Kenobi of Stewjon meets the infamous Nonfather of Tatooine when he's stranded there after his ship was shot down. Each of their own survival depended on the other, and so began a strenuous new relationship over how to diplomatically-and-not-violently deall with things in the desert.

3) Lovelight: She's upright but sarcastic, calm yet compassionate; the perfect model of a Jedi. The politicians envy her, the soldiers admire her and the civilians adore her; she gives them her practiced smile. But whenever Obi Wan has ever smiled her gentlest ones at him, Anakin falls in love all over again.

4) Two of the Same Sword: They say a padawan takes after their masters; but Dooku thinks that his current padawan takes more after his first apprentice really. But he understood the boy far better than anyone would think; in that passion can truly be a remarkable thing.

5) The Scryer: Okay so he's been trying for a good decade already, trying to get Obi Wan to stop relying on the Unifying Force, but it just had to love sending him visions and that's how Qui Gon ends up as the Master of a Jedi Scryer.


Unorthodox: Part I

Anakin Skywalker, the Hero with no Fear. Respected Jedi Knight of the Jedi Order. Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Negotiator (or Silver Tongue). Feared Sith Warrior of the New Sith Line. Both are the unorthodox members of their own groups. Their paths cross when they are sent on a mission together to the frontlines of the Clone Wars.

Knight Skywalker was...loose wasn't the exact term he'd use, but he was definitely not the typical Jedi he's met with before. Serpentus took note of his darker robes; all shades of brown and black, a stark contrast from the neutral or white colours Jedi wore. The gait he had and the way he talked; they were of raw quality, an open honesty dampened slightly by the quick looks given to him by the other Jedi present. He took it as a sign of still being young, at an age of invincibility and unhampered energy.

The other Jedi in question were famed Masters Jinn and Windu, the two humans as holographic projections from wherever they were. Serpentus' own master Tyranus, was another projection beside of him. The charged spark in the Force was noticeable; bad blood ran between Jedi and Sith after all. But in such a case as the Clone Wars, such animosity is put aside, if only to ensure that whatever threat the Galaxy had would not mean its end.

That didn't mean small jabs weren't often used in conversations.

"I assume that your Sith apprentice will be able to complete this task?" Windu's eyes narrowed slightly as he scruntinised Serpentus.

He regarded the suspicion with coolness, and nodded in affirmation.

Tyranus, however, replied haughtily. "How my apprentice concludes this mission is of no concern to you, Jedi. He will complete it, regardless of the obstacles ahead." He turned to Knight Skywalker, the sneer in his voice apparent. "I can't say the same for your apprentice however."

Skywalker made the move to retort; Serpentus could see him rolling with undiluted irritation. "I do well on my own just fine Sith. And I'm a knight now! Not some Padawan."

Oh dear, Serpentus inwardly sighed. You walked right into that one.

"Indeed," Tyranus was preening now, "your stunt on Geonosis proved as much."

Serpentus stepped in smoothly from there, "Perhaps Master, the blockade may be of a more worthy adversary for the Jedi; they are but just droids after all."

The Dark practically cackled at the subtle insult; Skywalker however, while still fuming, projected relief.

Jinn rubbed his chin, bristling his beard. "Even just droids can prove a challenge; Naboo showed that much. But yes, the Sith is right, it is best if we focused on the present matter at hand."

The briefing ended after the formation of attack was agreed upon; Serpentus' forces will press an offence while Skywalker's will converge on either side of the blockade, effectively pincering them. As soon as the holographic Masters disappeared, Skywalker let loose a string of Huttese curses.

"Dooku is a jerk; a big poodoo-head jerk." Anakin hissed at him.

Well...Serpentus could think of a worse way to describe his Master.

"Try being his apprentice for a good decade; maybe you'll learn how to 'finally speak like a true Master of the Force'" Serpentus spoke the last bit with an imitation of his Master's voice.

Anakin snorted. "Not thanks, I have you around to prove that to me." He shook his head, a smile forming on his face. "Thanks for that back there."

He replied with a shrug. "But truthfully speaking, if it hadn't been for you, Geonosis would have been a loss to us."

"Is that Serpentus speaking? Am I hearing right? Did he just praise me?"

"Don't get used to it Skywalker." But Serpentus rolled his eyes in good nature.

Anakin grinned, before leaning over to put his arm on Serpentus' shoulder. "Don't plan too. But for now, let's drop the act. We won't be Jedi and Sith until we touch down on the surface yeah?"

Obi Wan chuckled at that. Yes, not for a good hour or so. For now, they were Obi Wan and Anakin; the oddest friendship ever formed in this galaxy.

And Obi Wan was glad to have it.