This is taking place during AOTC. The beginning conversation is taken from Attack of the Clones! The rest of the chapters will not be all dialogue like this, this is just an intro chapter, because I am going to split the rest of the chapters into Anakin and Obi-Wan's perspectives. I wanted this one to be a short explanation of Anakin's and Obi-Wan's feelings. The next chapter will skip to the battle on Geonosis.
Thanks Abbster13666 for her ideas on the story!
"Any activity up here?"
"Quiet as a tomb."
"I don't like just waiting here for something to happen to her." A console beeped. "What's going on?"
"She covered the cameras. I don't think she liked me watching her."
"What is she thinking?"
"She programmed Artoo to warn us if there's an intruder."
"It's not an intruder I'm worried about. There are many other ways to kill a Senator."
"I know, but we also want to catch this assassin. Don't we, Master?"
"You're using her as bait?!"
"It was her idea…don't worry, no harm will come to her. I can sense everything going on in that room. Trust me."
"It's too risky…besides, your senses aren't that attuned, young apprentice."
"And yours are?"
"Possibly."
"Padme and I are close friends, Master. I can sense her far more than you can."
"Anakin, you have not seen her in years. Mind your feelings, they will betray you."
"I know, Master. 'A Jedi shall not know love.'"
"I would hardy say you're in love with the Senator, Padawan. Don't you think you're being a bit dramatic?"
"Have you ever liked someone, Master?"
"That is hardly appropriate, nor is it the time. A Jedi accepts his feelings and then releases them to the Force."
"What if you don't need to release them? I would do anything to protect Padme, Master, isn't that the Jedi way?"
"We protect everyone, Anakin, but we do not form attachments. Would you risk someone else's life to save the Senator?"
"Master, I would do the same for you."
"Your job is to save those that you can, even at the cost of sacrificing those close to you."
"But wouldn't you risk someone else's life to save me?"
"I would do anything to save you, Anakin. And I am aware that is my shortcoming."
"Saving me is a shortcoming?"
"I would put you above everyone, even above the mission. It is hypocritical of me, I know. I need to set aside my own feelings before I lecture you on yours."
"But why put them aside? Why not acknowledge them?"
"Yes, Anakin. I understand your emotions. But I know the importance of not letting your feelings rule your life."
"Really? How would you know?"
"Watch your tone, my young Padawan. You still have much to learn."
"Who is it?"
"I'm sorry?"
"Who is it that you have feelings for?"
"That is none of your concern."
Anakin muttered something under his breath, unfortunately loud enough for Obi-Wan to hear him. "I am not making it up just to appease you, Anakin. If you really must know, it's – it's you. I love you. I would do anything for you, Anakin. I would put you ahead of the Jedi."
"So you know how I feel about Padme then." Anakin walked over towards the window.
Obi-Wan watched him in uncertainty. For such a serious, life changing revelation on his part, Anakin didn't have much of a reaction.
"Yes, Anakin. I do."
