Disclaimer: It all belongs to George Lucas.

A/N: This is a 100% AU fic. R/R please. The names of all the swordplay and skills are made up by me.

Note: ^ means the thoughts/ flashbacks.

Anakin Skywalker stood in front of the Jedi council, his face an expression of determination. He held his light blue lightsabar in his hand, bringing it above his right shoulder. The light from his weapon brought out the dark blue of his eyes.

"The Yo-Zhak," Master Windu intoned solemnly. Immediately, Anakin moved into a series of actions that combined both martial arts and gymnastics. He did a flip and landed on his feet gracefully. His eyes met the twinkling ones of his master, Obi-wan, who gave him a discreet nod.

"The Shou-Da you must do, a Jedi you will be," Master Yoda said, waving his walking stick. Anakin nodded and breathed in deeply. This was his final test, and the most difficult. He raised his lightsabar and began a series of handsprings, flips, and skillful swordplay. With the grace of a Jedi, he landed on his feet silently. Using the force, he calmed his breathing. Yoda nodded and waved him away. Anakin bowed and walked out, his master following behind.

***

"Well master, how did I do?" Anakin asked, as they made their way to the quarters. He fiddled with the handle of his lightsabar nervously, almost anxiously, as he waited for Obi-wan's opinion.

Obi-wan looked at his padawan and grinned. "Relax Anakin, you did good. You will become a Jedi knight. I assure you. Your martial arts was flawless and your use of the force, if I do say so myself, is much better than anyone your age."

"Really master?" At fifteen, Anakin would be the youngest and fastest padawan to become a Jedi knight. "I will become a Jedi knight?" Obi-wan nodded. He walked into his room, then turned, and smiled at his padawan who was standing at the door. Although fifteen years older, Obi-Wan was only an inch or so taller than Anakin.

"Remember Anakin, when you become a Jedi knight, use your authority for good. Never misuse it." He gave Anakin a kind smile.

***

Master Yoda sat on his chair, a smile on his wrinkled green face, his faithful walking stick beside him. He nodded at the young padawan kneeling in front of him, a padawan who in a matter of seconds would become a Jedi knight. "Twentieth Jedi Knight you are, Anakin Skywalker. Do Obi-wan honour, you have. Train well, young Skywalker. Expect great things from you, we do."

Anakin stood up and bowed respectfully. "Yes master Yoda. I will not let you down." He controlled his expression on his face to one of solemn grimness. Master Yoda waved him away and Anakin dismissed himself. Closing the door to the meditation room behind him, he jumped up in happiness with a loud cheer. "I'm a Jedi!!!" He exclaimed to the world. Running all the way to his quarters, he repeated the mantra. "I'm a Jedi. I'm a Jedi. I'm finally a Jedi!"

^Anakin, why are you shouting away for?^ Obi-wan's voice came through his mind sternly.

^Master, I'm finally a Jedi. I passed the trials. I'm a knight!^

^Can't you not think so loudly? It hurts my brain. I'm your master. Don't you think I would know you got chosen?^

Anakin, by that time, has reached the quarters his master and him shared. He opened the door and grinned, a happy boyish grin. His master shook his head, before smiling along with his ex-padawan. Anakin's enthusiasm was contagious.

"Anakin, becoming a Jedi knight is good. But you must remember this. The three rules of a Jedi. No hate, no anger, and no-." "No love. Yes master," Anakin said with a nod. "I remember, master. Possession is forbidden. Attachment is forbidden. Compassion is needed," he recited.

Obi-wan nodded with a satisfied grin. "I have train you well Anakin. Oh and Anakin? You can stop calling me master now. You are officially no more my padawan, remember? We are now of equal rank."

"No master, I still have much to learn from you. You are like my father, and my mentor. I can never be of equal rank with you," Anakin exclaimed, looking appalled at Obi-wan's statement.

Obi-wan smiled at his apprentice kindly. "Anakin, you will mature and learn in time. One day you'll be even better than me. I am very proud to have the chosen one as my padawan. And I am very proud of how you turned out. Now, my newly knighted ex-padawan, we have a mission."

Anakin nodded. ^My first mission^ he thought, his eyes brightening. ^I promise you this master, I will not be a failure.^

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Tbc..

A/N: This story by the way is A/A, even thought Padmé is not mentioned yet. Just an explanation. This chapter is just to set the foundation for the story. A jedi shall not know love see, and that's the major obstacle he'll face with Padmé. I know the first chapter isn't much, but please R/R. I live for the reviews… =P