A JEDI'S WELCOME
DISCLAIMER: I do not own this song or the characters used. The song is owned by Disney. The characters are owned by G. Lucas.
I have often dreamed
of a far away place
Where a hero's welcome
would be waiting for me
Anakin Skywalker place his head on a pillow, his blue eyes staring at the ceiling. It had been years since he had been on Tatooine. By the wishes of Qui-Gon Jinn, the young boy was the Padawan to Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ani was glad that he was going to be a Jedi, even though he would be away from his mother. At least I will be nearer to her on this trip, Anakin thought, a smile forming on his face as he turned on his right side.
Where the crowds
will cheer
When they see my face
He wanted so badly to have her free, like he was. Yet, it was harder said than done. Obi-Wan help the best he could, not making any promises that hw could not keep. As always, Anakin trusted his master completely. Like he did Qui-Gon. There was no doubt that once the young boy's training was over that the two would remain friends for the rest of their lives. There was a soft knock at the metal door of the room. Anakin sat up, blinking several times before answering.
And a voice keep's saying
this is where I'm
meant to be
"Come in." He called as the door opened. Obi-Wan Kenobi opened the door, his blue eyes sparkling. His Padawan looked up at him, blinking slightly.
"We are almost to Tatooine, Anakin." He informed him, a small smile forming on his face.
"Okay." Anakin nodded slowly, a sad feeling entering him. He hoped that everything that the two Jedi's have done was worth it. As his master started to leave, Anakin quickly spoke. "Obi-Wan, do you think that anything has changed since we were last there?"
"I hope so, Ani. I really do. Your mother deserves to be free as well." Obi-Wan whispered, turning his head towards him, the smile growing bigger.
I'll be there someday
I can go the distance
I will find my way
If I can be strong
*FLASHBACK*
"Ani, no matter how mych you try, it will never be so." Shimi Skywalker said, her eyes locking on her young son. She sat on a chair in the kitchen, a tear rolling down her aging face. "There is no possible way."
"Mom, I can do it. I know I can free everybody." Anakin protested. "It may take some time, but it will happen. That is a promise!"
"Anakin, please don't make any promises that you can't keep." His mother whispered, putting her hands on the young boy's shoulders.
I know ev'ry mile
will be worth my while
When I go the distance
I'll be right where I belong
"Yeah, but this promise will be different. This is a promise I can keep." He whispered, putting his arms around her. Shimi smiled as she hugged her son back, hoping her sadness would not show on her face.
"I hope you can free us all. That would be a dream come true for me, Ani." She replied as he let go of her. Anakin tried to look brave in front of her but the fear went into his eyes. A knock on the door made Shimi look up from her son. She wiped a tear from her face as she spoke. "Come in."
Obi-Wan Kenobi walked in as he opened the door. Anakin looked over at his master as he stood near the door.
Down an unknown road
To embrace my fate
"Anakin, I got a message from the Jedi Council. They want to talk to you about this." Obi-Wan said, a broad smile on his face. "This situation is looking good, Shimi. You will be free if the Council acts on it. Even though I can't sense what is going to happen, there is a great posablity that it is going in our favor."
"See mom? I told you I could keep my promise!" Anakin cried out, running over to Obi-Wan. Shimi stood up, the smile on her lips still there. Joy sparkled in her eyes as she put her hands in front of her.
"I hope so." She whispered, a final tear going down her cheek.
*END FLASHBACK*
Though that road
may wander
It will lead me to you
"We have to see if the Council's actions have paid off." He whispered as he sat down next to the boy. Anakin looked up at him, a small smile on his face.
"What if they didn't? I know the Republic has no power in the Outer Rim." The Padawan whispered, a tear going down his face. He put his head on Obi-Wan's shoulder, sniffing. Obi-Wan smiled down at him as he placed a comforting arm around him.
"I hope that something has changed. We will see when we get to the planet." The Jedi said, standing up. Anakin nodded as put his head on his pillow. He put his body under the covers as Obi-Wan walked to the door. He turned his head as the door opened. "Get some sleep, Ani. You will need your sleep."
The Jedi walked out as the young boy fell asleep. Anakin fell into a deep sleep as he started dreaming.
*FLASHBACK*
And a thousand years
would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime
but somehow I'll see
it through
Anakin stood in the middle of the Jedi Council Room, looking straight ahead. The boy did not hide his fear from the experienced Jedi as he gulped down. Sighing, Yoda watched the boy as Mace Windu spoke.
"I realize that you want your mother and the rest of the slaves free on Tatooine. Is that correct?" Mace asked the boy.
"Yes sir. I really want them to be free. Many of them have been slaves almost their whole lives." Anakin said. Obi-Wan stood next to him, his blue eyes staring straight ahead as well. He hid his fear better than his Padawan, but he knew that the Jedi sensed it in him.
And I won't look back
I can go the distance
And I'll stay on track
"You have asked this Council to take action before, have you not?" Ki-Adi Mundi asked, his face not showing any emotion. Anakin nodded, not looking over at him. The Jedi Master continued, looking around at the other emotionless faces of the Council. "We have decided...."
Anakin froze, his eyes wide. They have already decided? They are not going to help, He thought as Obi-Wan placed a hand on his shoulder. The boy looked up at his master who was still staring forward. He turned his head back forward as both listened as the Jedi finished.
No I won't accept defeat
It's an uphill slope
But I won't lose hope
Till I go the distance
And my journey is
complete
"....to help you." Ki-Adi stated, a light smile dancing on his lips. Anakin took in a breath as he heard those words. Obi-Wan smiled for the first time since they had reached Coruscant, happiness dancing in his eyes. Anakin looked even happier than his master, a big smile forming on the young boy's face. Mace and Yoda exchanged knowing looks as the two smiled at each other.
"Thank you...." Obi-Wan whispered as he bowed. Ani did the same as they walked out of the Council Room. The door closed behind them as Obi-Wan looked down at his Padawan. "That was a big step towards your mother's freedom. It may take a little while, but hopefully, we will see results."
But to look beyond the
glory is the hardest part
For a hero's strength is
measured by his heart
"I hope so too..." The young boy whispered as the two walked the corridor to the rooms. Ani sighed, a smile still on his face. Time is all I need now, He thought as he stared straight ahead. I wonder what kind of reaction I will get when we go back to Tatooine. Obi-Wan walked next to him, the smile vanishing from his face.
Like a shooting star
I will go the distance
I will search the world
I will face its harms
"Ani, listen to me." Obi-Wan said, stopping. He turned towards the boy and knelt down. He put his hands on the boy's shoulders as the Jedi stared into his eyes. "Even if this plan fails, I will find other ways to free your mother no matter what it takes. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I do." The boy said, hugging his Master. The Jedi hugged his Padawan back, a tear going down his face. I want to tell him that I everything will turn out great, Obi-Wan thought, hugging Anakin tighter. But I don't want to lie to him either. I need you, Qui-Gon.
*END FLASHBACK*
I don't care how far
I can go the distance
"Ani, wake up!" Obi-Wan's voice broke in. Anakin groaned as he pulled the covers over his head. He felt them fly off of him as he opened one eye, his Masters face next to his.
"We are at Tatooine now. I think you will be surprised at what is outside." Obi-Wan said, a smile on his face. Anakin's eyes went wide as he sat up, blinking slightly. He jumped up, not caring what he looked like, and raced out of the room. The Jedi shook his head as he followed him.
Till I find my Hero's
welcome
Waiting in your arms
Ani walked slowly down the steps as the crowed cheered. He looked around, confused. Obi-Wan stood behind him, placing his hands on the boy's shoulders. The Padawan looked up at him, still confused.
"What is going on here?" Anakin asked.
"Everybody is free now, Ani. This is because of you...." Obi-Wan whispered, a smile on his face. Ani looked back at the crowd, a smile on his face.
"Is my mom free as well?" He asked as the crowd cheered again.
I will search the World
I will face it's harms
"Why don't you ask her yourself?" He told him as Shimi Skywalker walked from the crowd. Anakin's wide eyes locked on her as he ran. She smiled as she knelt down, the boy running into her open arms. Tears ran down her cheeks as she hugged her son tight.
"Thank you, Ani. I am free now." She said, breaking out of the hug.
"Will you come with us, Mom?" He asked, looking into her eyes. Shimi looked back as she tilted her head. She looked up at Obi-Wan, her smile disappearing slightly. The Jedi nodded, a smile lighting up his face. Shimi's smile got wider as she looked back down at her son.
"Yes, I will. I will come with you." His mother whispered, hugging him one more time. A tear went down Anakin's young face as he hugged her back.
"I love you, Mom." Anakin said as the crowd cheered louder, surrounding the two. Ani broke away from his mom as he looked around at the crowd, the smile on his face showing the happiness inside.
Till I find my Hero's
welcome
Waiting in.......your arms.
AUTHORS NOTE: Okay, this is my third songfic. I know I have done two already, but I have so many songs that I have wanted to do a story to. But, I think this is better than the other one. I really don't know. I have really enjoyed writing my fics and hope my readers have enjoyed reading them. I am going to modify some of them so I can see if I can add or delete anything. And, I will change a few things on them. Well, review this and my other fics and tell me what you think! Thanks......