THE OTHER SKYWALKER

What if Anakin wasn't the only child of Shmi Skywalker? What if she had had a child before him also born of the Force?

Cadeyrn Skywalker left Tatooine when he was fifteen, now he seeks out his long lost brother, in dire need of his help; how will Anakin react to this family reunion?

(Set After Attack Of The Clones.)

CHARACTER PROFILES

Name: Cadeyrn 'Cade' Skywalker.

Name Meaning: Battle king.

Age: 30.

Appearance: Long wavy brown hair, rests just above his shoulders. Tall, thin, wiry body build, brown eyes.

Personality: Honest, kind, caring, determined, strong-willed, loyal, dependable.

Skills: Force Sensitive; self taught in the ways of the Force, affinity with mechanics, great skill with a lightsaber; constructed from instructions in a book, very shoddy looking.

Name: Ailene Skywalker.

Name Meaning: Noble.

Age: 27.

Appearance: Long straight blonde hair, reaches past lower back. Slender, delicate, body build, grey eyes.

Personality: Stubborn, determined, loving, gentle.

Name: Maeve Skywalker.

Name Meaning: 'Cause of great joy'.

Age: 11.

Appearance: Wavy dark brown hair, just below shoulders. Thin, delicate body build, brown eyes.

Personality: Kind, caring, gentle, shy.

Skills: Is force Sensitive like her father.

Name: Boden Skywalker.

Name Meaning: Blond.

Age: 5.

Appearance: Short blond hair, grey eyes, thin body build.

Personality: Honest, strong willed, stubborn, kind, caring.

Skills: Is force Sensitive like his father.

PROLOGUE.

Anakin grinned, his eyes flashed with glee as he blocked Obi-wan's strike, he parried another blow before launching a series of fast strikes of his own; each and every one was blocked with exceptional skill, feinting a savage blow from up high Anakin swept his lightsaber under Obi-wan's as his Master moved to block his feint_

He froze, lightsaber suddenly limp in his hands; his eyes locked on the man standing to one side of the training arena, he felt his face go slack, felt shock slam through him. Oh yes, even after almost a decade and a half, he recognised this man; he would always recognise him, after all his face was his own only older.

"Anakin, what are you doing?" Obi-wan stepped back, confused by his Padawan's reaction.

Anakin was a myriad of emotions; shock, joy, disbelief, confusion and anger. Shaking his head he swallowed and licked his lips, "Cade?" He couldn't believe it, after fourteen years his brother just showed up? He must have heard about Mom, it would make sense; it had only been a few months since her death.

Cadeyrn smiled and walked forward, "I was beginning to think you didn't remember me."

Anakin's face twisted into an angry scowl, "I remember the day you abandoned me and Mom." That day still haunted him, he'd just turned four, Cadeyrn had come running inside, he and his Mom had argued for a few minutes and he'd packed a bag and walked out; his Mother's face had been ashen with both anger and fear, it had been the last time he'd seen his brother, no goodbye, no explanation, he'd just left and never looked back.

Cadeyrn shook his head, "it wasn't like that Ani_"

"It's Anakin," only Padme called him 'Ani', he glower at Cadeyrn and shook his head, "You're lucky to even call me that."

Cadeyrn reached out a hand, "Please, Ani_" He flinched at Anakin's glare, "Anakin, Just let me explain."

Snorting Anakin shook his head, "why? I didn't seem to be worthy of an explanation when you left? Why should now be any different?"

Obi-wan frowned and stepped between them, "Anakin?" He drew his Padawan's attention to him, "who is this?"

Folding his arms, Anakin scowled and shot a baleful glare at Cadeyrn. "This is Cadeyrn Skywalker, my brother."

Obi-wan's eyes widened, Anakin had never mention having a brother before, "you never said anything about having a brother."

Shaking his head, Anakin shrugged and scowled lividly at Cadeyrn. "That's because I didn't, he left when I was four." He strode passed Obi-wan, slamming his shoulder into Cadeyrn's as he stormed out of the training arena.

Cadeyrn winced and sighed heavily as Anakin strode out of sight, "well that went splendidly."

Obi-wan stared after Anakin and frowned, "what was that about?" He honestly didn't understand, he had never seen Anakin look so hurt and angry before.

Cadeyrn closed his eyes and shook his head, "Mom obviously didn't get around to explaining it to him."

"Explaining what exactly?" Obi-wan asked, trying to comprehend the situation, "why is he so upset with you?"

"Because when he was four, I had to leave; and I couldn't tell him why." Cadeyrn's voice was a low whisper, "I never wanted to go, but Mom said it was best, that it was the only way to keep Ani safe." Tears glistened in his eyes, "I was trying to protect him and Mom."