HOW IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN
Anakin discovers palpatine's true identity and fulfills his destiny.
CHAPTER ONE.
"What kind of nonsense is this, put me on the Council and not make me a Master!? That's never been done in the history of the Jedi. It's insulting!"
Obi-wan sighed softly at the younger Jedi's outburst, "Calm down, Anakin. You have been given a great honour. To be on the Council at your age . . .
It's never happened before. Listen to me, Anakin. The fact of the matter is you're too close to the Chancellor. The Council doesn't like it when he interferes in Jedi affairs."
Anakin shook his head, I "swear to you, I didn't ask to be put on the Council _"
"But it's what you wanted! Your friendship with Chancellor Palpatine seems to have paid off."
Anakin scowled and turned away from him, "That has nothing to do with this."
"Anakin, the only reason the Council has approved your appointment is because the Chancellor trusts you."
Anakin frowned, "And?"
Obi-wan knew he wasn't going to take this well, knew that this wouldn't end well. "Anakin, look, I am on your side. I didn't want to see you put in this situation."
Now Anakin was tense with unease, "What situation?"
Closing his eyes, Obi-wan took a deep breath. "The Council wants you to report on all of the Chancellor's dealings. They want to know what he's up to."
"They want me to spy on the Chancellor? That's treason!" Anakin stared at Obi-wan incredulously, he could not be serious.
Obi-wan sighed and shrugged "We are at war, Anakin. The Jedi Council is sworn to uphold the principles of the Republic, even if the Chancellor does not."
Folding his arms, Anakin scowled; he didn't like this, "Why didn't the Council give me this assignment when we were in session?"
"This assignment is not to be on record." Obi-wan told him, "The Council asked me to approach you on this personally."
Anakin shook his head, "The Chancellor is not a bad man, Obi-Wan. He befriended me. He's watched out for me ever since I arrived here."
"That is why you must help us, Anakin." Obi-wan looked at his friend, "Our allegiance is to the Senate, not to its leader who has managed to stay in office long after his term has expired."
"The Senate demanded that he stay longer," Anakin leapt to defend his mentor.
"use your feelings, Anakin. Something is out of place."
Anakin's face was furious, "You're asking me to do something against the Jedi Code, Against the Republic, against a mentor... and a friend. That's what's out of place here.' He looked at obi-wan accusingly, "Why are you asking this of me?"
Obi-wan closed his eyes at the betrayed look on Anakin's face, "The Council is asking you."
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Anakin couldn't believe what he had been asked to do, he was furious, confused, conflicted and extremely distressed as he strode towards the Chancellor's office; he hadn't meant to go there, after hearing the Council's request from Obi-wan he had simply fled.
The door to Palpatine's office was open, assuming the Chancellor was therefore not busy, Anakin walked inside.
Palpatine's back was turned towards him, his attention on a hologram; realising his mistake, Anakin started to back away.
"…Yes, Lord Sidious."
Anakin froze at the voice, a voice he recognised instantly; General Grievous, a feeling of horror and disbelief rushed through him.
Palpatine leaned closer to the hologram, "General Grievous, I suggest you move the Separatist leaders to Mustafar. "
Grievous bowed low, "It will be done, My Lord."
Palpatine continued, unaware of Anakin standing behind him; his face contorted with horror and shock. "The end of the war is near, General, and I promise you, victory is assured."
"But the loss of Count Dooku?"
Palpatine shrugged, "His death was a necessary loss, soon I will have a new apprentice... one far younger and more powerful"
Anakin couldn't listen to anymore, staggering out of the office he ran to the elevator; Chancellor Palpatine was a Sith Lord? This was a man he had trusted, befriended… Defended.
He stumbled to his air speeder, his mind reeling with the new found knowledge; beneath the shock and horror came a wave of fear and despair, he didn't notice where he was flying, scarcely noticed the on coming traffic.
He felt physically ill when he lurched into his quarters at the Jedi Temple; Chancellor Palpatine was actually 'Darth Sidious'? He had allowed himself to be befriended, to be 'groomed' by him to be his apprentice?
Gagging as bile rose in his throat, Anakin ran for his refresher, barely making it in time before he vomited violently.
Obi-wan had been right; he shouldn't have trusted him…
Obi-wan, the council_
They needed to know. His left hand shuddered as he pushed himself to his feet; he had to inform the Council.
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Obi-wan froze beside master Windu and Master Yoda as Anakin approached them; he was visibly shaken, his face ashen, body trembling uncontrollably.
Walking forward, Obi-wan closed the gap between them; in truth, he hadn't thought to see Anakin for some time after his angry exit. "Anakin_"
"I'm sorry Master; I should have listened to you." Anakin's voice was hollow, tinged with horror and fear.
Obi-wan felt a tremor of unease, Anakin rarely apologised, and never so soon after an argument; something was wrong.
Master Yoda and master Windu had reached them, but Obi-wan focused on Anakin. "What's wrong?"
"I've just learned a terrible truth." Raising his head, Anakin swallowed and closed his eyes, "Chancellor Palpatine is a Sith Lord."