Obi Wan had cleaned his wounds himself after battling Anakin, and ultimately winning. He wiped the blood from his lip and sighed heavily. He stared at himself in the mirror and examined the bruises on his face. He closed his eyes when he heard Padme screaming. She had been discovered to be carrying twins. Obi Wan wanted to be by her side, but he could not bear to watch without giving into his tears.

Anakin was now dead and he had chosen to follow a path of destruction. A path of death. A path where Padme and their children could not go. Obi Wan hung his head. How could he do such a thing to his family? To him? Obi Wan's head shot up when he heard a noise from his bedroom. He stood up straight and entered the dark room as it was only lit by the moonlight.

"Who's there?" Obi Wan asked.

No response.

He turned to leave but he heard another sound. Breathing. Heavy breathing. Obi Wan turned around again when he heard a deep voice speaking to him.

"Do I look so different to you, Obi Wan, that you do not recognize me?"

A dark, tall figure approached Obi Wan, making him unsteady. The man had a mask (which he quickly realized was the one making all the noises), and wore a long dark cape behind him. His suit appeared mechanical. Obi Wan grimaced. "You know me...but I don't recall ever meeting such a face."

"Not to worry. Soon, you and the entire galaxy will know me by my new name. Darth Vader."

Obi Wan stood confused. "Darth Vader? I don't know anyone named-"

Vader backhanded Obi Wan so hard that he spun and fell to the floor with a thud. "Don't your foolish Jedi tricks give you unimaginable wisdom...master?"

Obi Wan felt his heart stop and chest tighten as he lifted his head off the floor in horror. He stared up at the figure and shook his head in disbelief. "Anakin?"

There was a knock at his door and Vader reacted quickly. His hand grabbed Obi Wan's throat and lifted him off the ground. "Send them away or they will die."

"Master Kenobi...Lady Padme...she's passed on," the person behind the door said, sadly.

Obi Wan shut his eyes. "No..."

This made Vader squeeze his throat more as the voice behind the door continued. "Senator Bail requests your presence."

"I..." Obi Wan's voice croaked. "Tell him I'm unwell at the moment. He will understand."

"But, sir, he said it was crucial. He wishes to discuss the childre-"

Obi Wan shut his eyes. "Do as I say!"

When the voice spoke no more, Vader slammed Obi Wan against the wall, still gripping his throat. "You've caused me a greater pain that no man should have to endure, Obi Wan. And, for that, you shall pay."

Obi Wan gripped Vader's wrist, trying to loosen his grip on his throat. "A-Anakin...please, don't-"

Vader other hand slapped over Obi Wan's mouth and he brought his face closer to the terrified Jedi. "That name has no meaning to me. Neither to you. But, don't worry..."

He slammed Obi Wan's head against the wall, knocking him unconscious. "...soon you will come to understand."