Merry Christmas Fan-Fictioners! As only a week ago the greatest thing to hit humanity finally reached us after so many years: The new Star Wars movie! As a result I have been slowly reintegrating myself into the Star Wars fandom I have loved so greatly. This fic is the culmination of Star Wars: the Clone Wars and of Star Wars Rebels later on. It is an AU but I try to make it as true to the Star Wars universe as I can. Simply it is a what if that starts after Ahsoka left the Jedi Order in the Season 5 finale. The first chapters are most likely going to be short and as such I am posting the first two tonight. Please enjoy!
Prologue: A Meeting in the Wings
Obi-Wan Kenobi passed back and forth as he waited outside the council chamber doors. His head was clouded with worries that he could not shake. The events of the past year bore down on him with an unmistakable might. Normally such thoughts would be easily quelled but after recent events he began to wonder what was becoming of the world around him, specifically in the case of Anakin and his current padawan.
"Concerned you do look Obi-Wan." Yoda said as he walked up to the chamber doors.
"I hate to disturb your morning meditation Master Yoda. I know you enjoy the peace and quiet of the Council Chambers but I need to speak to you."
"What is it your urgent to speak of?" Master Yoda asked opening the council doors for them to enter. Obi-Wan then turned and locked the doors behind him.
"Of sensitive matter it seems." Yoda sat down in his chair as Obi-Wan stood before him.
"You could say that... I wish to speak to you about Anakin and of Ahsoka."
"A great loss to the Jedi way Ahsoka is, but change we cannot." Yoda looked down at the floor in remorse.
"It is not that Master. Since Ahsoka left I have spent some time in reflection over her time with us. She was an excellent padawan, she grew greatly with the force, and now with her gone I fear not only for her well being and of Anakin's."
Yoda remained silent signaling for Obi-Wan to continue in his observations.
"When Ahsoka first arrived, Anakin wanted less than anything to do with her. She was reckless and impulsive, but a natural fighter and strong with the force. So naturally she grew on Anakin quickly. I think it brought Anakin pride to have such a strong padawan at his side and to teach her exactly what he thought about being a jedi and about this world. Of course that wasn't exactly the best as Anakin's beliefs are a bit radical. Their relationship was always odd from the very beginning, not a typical master and padawan relationship. Yet it seemed to evolve more, especially since Anakin sent Ahsoka on unofficial missions with Senator Padme Amidala to learn about the workings of the Republic."
"Aware of this I was not." Yoda said concerned.
"I was not either until it was mentioned in passing by Ahsoka. I believe she was unaware of Anakin's secrecy, and while it is not against the jedi code, it is very unconventional. Ahsoka's relationship with Anakin became very much that of a father daughter relationship and Padme assuming the role of the mother in this situation. A family Ahsoka never had. I did not realize this until recently but I believe there were times Ahsoka realized this. Occasionally she would act strangely around Anakin and attempt to separate herself from him, or spend days meditating. I commend her for her efforts because Anakin never did such things and he is far more experienced in the jedi way. I think that came to a startling conclusion last week as we saw how far Anakin was willing to go for her. I could sense the fear and anger within him throughout the whole ordeal.
"So many aspects in Anakin are reflected in Ahsoka, his passion and his recklessness. They were more similar than they realized and thus furthered each other's qualities, both good and bad. In this case Anakin's aggression could get out of control. When I went undercover Anakin force choked a bartender to find my killer. I only know because I reviewed the footage, and Ahsoka did not look concerned even though she knows torture is against the jedi code. It led me to believe that this has happened before and that Anakin's bending of the rules is acceptable. I was concerned for a long while but I did not sense the dark side within either of them so I let it be. Taking Ahsoka away from Anakin would have been the worst thing for him at the time and drastically ruined his relationship with the council. I think Ahsoka began to realize how unorthodox her relationship was with Anakin and that as a jedi neither he nor she could sustain that. I believe it was a large portion of why Ahsoka left the jedi order."
"Interesting this is." Yoda said looking down in thought.
"Yes and concerning. I worry for Ahsoka going out into the galaxy without the backing of the Jedi. There are a lot of people who would love to get revenge or could use her as possible leverage against Anakin. Yet I have a feeling I know exactly where Ahsoka went, I think I know exactly who. I regret to inform Anakin of this because he is not taking Ahsoka's departure well, it has clouded his mind greatly. I believe he has accepted that she has left but he believes the council is to blame. A natural reactions but one that concerns me greatly, Anakin's loyalties have always been to the both the Republic and the Jedi Council but I think the balance in the scales may have been tipped."
"Concerned I am over Skywalkers future. His future is unknown to even me. Monitoring I suggest for him."
"Yes I understand."
Suddenly there was a harsh beeping emanating from Obi-Wan's wrist. He looked at it curiously for a moment then clicked it on, and Anakin's voice radiated through.
"Obi-Wan, the Chancellor has been kidnapped by Dooku! We have a lead as to Dooku's location but we must leave now if we have a chance to catch him and save the Chancellor."
"Understood Anakin, I will meet you at the east landing platform." Obi-Wan then turned off his wrist communicator and looked at the floor troubled with this news.
"A great shift coming within the force there is, tread carefully Obi-Wan." Yoda said intently.
"Yes Master, and thank you for listening to my concerns." Obi-Wan said as he started to back away towards the door.
"Put them behind you, focus on the now."
"Yes Master, good day." Obi-Wan left the chamber quickly to meet up with Anakin allowing Yoda to finally have some peace and quiet.
Yoda would not try to pretend that what Obi-Wan had said had not bothered him. Yoda realized the loose grasp he had upon the training of Ahsoka and of Anakin's relationship with her. If he had known early on he could have prevented the current situation yet Yoda did not want to dwell on this. He instead chose to follow the advice he told Obi-Wan. Yoda only hoped that his advice was helpful and not a mistake on his own part.