A/N: This story is modeled after the style of a spiritual Chronciles of Narnia fan fiction by Sleepless-in-New York called Of Kings, Queens, Lords and Ladies. Excuse me for imitating the format of your fanfic, Sleepless, if you ever read this fan fiction; I'm not trying to rip yours off, I just thought it would be a good way to structure my own spiritual Clone Wars story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars or the Clone Wars, they belong to George Lucas and Dave Filoni, respectively.
Chapter summary: Thoughts of ten diverse Jedi Masters, Knights, and Padawans during various times of the Clone Wars.
Of Jedi, Clones, Senators and Separatists
Of Jedi
Anakin Skywalker
I am called the Chosen One, but I still can't seem to fully live up to what the other Jedi expect of me. But I have found and kept my faith in the Force. I will live according to how the Force tells me to live, not structured rules, and even if attachments are dangerous, I can't imagine life without them. I will save lives instead of just 'letting them go', and I will lead my men in the 501st to victory in this war. I only wish my actions could have more influence on the Jedi Order that surrounds me. I am Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight and General of the Republic.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
I never wanted to see a war start that would compromise the Jedi Order's morals and principles. My former Padawan remains powerful and willful, and conflicted, and now he has his own Padawan who has some similar traits. And many other Jedi are turning into something they were never meant to be. Nevertheless, I will do my duty for the Order and the Republic, and see to it that the Sith do not have the final victory. As Master Qui-Gon said, the balance of the Force must be restored, and Anakin must be able to do his own duty, so I must help him the best way I can. I am Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Master and General of the Republic.
Ahsoka Tano
I've been growing up in a galaxy at war. I can't understand how these things get started, but I want to learn as much as I can, about the Force, and about life. Master Skyguy is troubled, I can tell that, about what I don't know, but I completely appreciate his training, and his desire to save lives has left a good impression on me. Now, I know that attachments have their good points, too, and I'm delighted to save the lives of people I care about. If only he could see how proud I am to be his apprentice, but I still hope he'll see it someday. I am Ahsoka Tano, Jedi Commander and Padawan of Anakin Skywalker.
Yoda
Darker and more clouded, the future is, and almost impossible to see any of it, as well. Surrounds us all, the dark cloud of the Sith does, and when it strikes, doomed, many people likely will be, including perhaps the Jedi Order. Work harder to resist that darkness, I must; indeed, we all must. Above all, though, remember that we serve the Force first and foremost, the Jedi must, and not have an attachment to this crumbling Galactic Republic. See to it that as many remember this as possible, I will. Yoda I am, Grand Master of the Jedi Order.
Mace Windu
I don't know if I will ever have good humor again, or even a genuine smile on my face. This whole Clone War is tearing the Republic apart, and like Master Yoda, I strongly suspect that it is a plot by the Sith to undermine the Jedi Order. We must all fight harder than ever before in order to survive and protect our government, because even with its flaws, the Galactic Republic is the best hope for peace and justice in this galaxy. And I will never allow the Sith to have victory in this war. I am Mace Windu, Master of the Jedi Order.
Luminara Unduli
Discipline is the proper way for a Jedi to conduct herself. I have never approved of the way some Jedi, like Skywalker and his Padawan Tano, behave, like arguing publicly with each other and occasionally disobeying their superiors, or their banter, like between Skywalker and Master Kenobi. I have worked hard to make sure that Barriss, my own Padawan, is a model Padawan for other young Jedi to follow, and I've done similar with Commander Gree and the 41st Elite. Even so, I still care for my fellow Jedi and the Republic citizens I'm sworn to defend, and I'm certain that I can find peace within the Force after I pass on. And to do that, I Jedi must be respectful, not reckless, that I know. I am Luminara Unduli, Jedi Master and General of the Republic.
Barriss Offee
Responsibility is my trademark as a Jedi. Masters Luminara and Stass Allie have taught me how to care for others' well-being as a healer, and I have no intention of letting the galaxy down. It breaks my heart to see all the physical, psychological and spiritual suffering in and around Republic space; if I could, I would even heal sick or wounded Separatist citizens and soldiers. A Jedi must also be selfless, that's very important, but most of all, she must not show favoritism between the Unifying and Living Force; Qui-Gon was right that we must be mindful of our instincts and the lives of others, and Vergere was right that the Force doesn't have a literal "light side" or "dark side", and is neither good nor evil. I will never break my faith in this truth of the Force. I am Barriss Offee, Jedi Healer and Padawan of Master Luminara Unduli.
Aayla Secura
Being a Jedi is hard and serious business. That's why I try to approach it with a more light-hearted and mischievous style; that way, it makes the burden of our day-to-day responsibilities easier on me, as I wish it would on other Jedi, particularly Master Windu. That doesn't mean that I'm a frivolous person, though; I feel empathy for just about any living thing I see, and in this war, I prefer taking out droids to killing organic beings. It is good to see that my care for my troops has worked well, because now Commander Bly ranks up with Kit Fisto and Master Quinlan Vos as one of my best friends. I hope the rest of the galaxy can learn this someday, too. I am Aayla Secura, Jedi Knight and General of the Republic.
Quinlan Vos
I wonder if there's any easy way out of the shadows once you're deep within them. I care very much for Aayla, and my Master Tholme, but Count Dooku really does know how to ensnare even the best of Jedi spies within the CIS. And Khaleen, my lover, how will I ever have any future with her if I can't shake off my bad deeds of the past? I can only meditate, when I have the chance, and pray that the Force will deliver me from darkness before I slide into a ditch from which there is no coming out. I am Quinlan Vos, Jedi Master and General of the Republic.
Etain Tur-Mukan
My fellow Jedi have been so complicit in the complacency of the Republic, it amazes me that they're still holding on to power in the middle of this war. Fierfek! When will they learn what I learned, that everything about the rules of the Jedi Order is wrong? We have to care about other people, especially people who are treated like pieces of meat and considered sub-human by most, like these poor clone troopers, and ask ourselves what we're doing to them. Well, even if no other Jedi follows my example, I will protect my adored boys to the end, and Darman will have a future few other clones will have with his son. That is the direction the Force is leading me. I swear. I am Etain Tur-Mukan, Jedi Knight, General, and friend of clones and Mandalorians.
A/N: Barriss Offee's philosophy on the Living and Unifying Force is talked about in the MedStar novels, and Vergere, a half Jedi/half Sith from the New Jedi Order novels, shared Barriss's same basic opinion on the Unifying Force.