A Past Long Forgotten Ch.1
Jedi General Anakin Skywalker was wandering the Temple, on his way to the briefing for his next mission. Usually, when he knows he'll be on his way to foil any separatist plot, he'd be in much higher spirits. But, since his upbeat and snippy Padawan deserted the Jedi order, his mood was always below satisfactory.
Two months have gone by and the atmosphere in the Temple never seemed to ease, especially during Council meetings. His resentment towards the Council for their mistreatment of Ahsoka, the youngling that spent her entire life defending the Republic and the Order, who was later cast out and almost sentenced to death for a crime she was framed for by one of her closest friends.
As he reached the Council chambers, he let out a deep sigh. 'Let's get this over with so I don't have to deal with them any longer than necessary.' He thought to himself as he opened the door and stepped inside.
"Ah, Skywalker, so nice of you to finally join us." Mace Windu said as he looked up at him.
"Sorry I'm late, Masters. Time seemed to have escaped me again." Anakin said as he refrained from glaring at the older Jedi.
"Time, always seems to escape you, it does, Skywalker." Master Yoda replied, frowning in his direction.
"Yes, Master." Anakin consented, not willing to argue with the older Master.
"Why don't we get on with the briefing, shall we?" Obi-wan spoke up, making Anakin relax a little.
"Naboo has sent us a distress call due to the bounty hunter, known as Cad Bane, who has been commercializing illegal weapons and must be apprehended." Master Windu began. "Skywalker, you will be taking a small group of clones to ensure his capture. Understood?"
While he was being briefed, Anakin's mind began to drift to that of Ahsoka. Going on these missions didn't seem right without her. He hated that their relationship was ended so suddenly due to a trial that should never had occurred. If he had just tried a little bit harder, maybe... he mentally shook himself to clear his thoughts.
Realizing they were all staring at him, waiting for his acknowledgement, he quickly consented, "Understood, Masters." Then, Anakin bowed before quietly turning and exiting the room.
He made his way to the bridge of the Resolute to give Admiral Yularen their new destination. Luckily, on his way there, he managed to bump into Rex.
"Captain," Anakin called, causing the trooper to turn around and salute him.
"Yes, sir?" Rex questioned, quickly putting his hand down.
"I require you to get a squad of two or three troopers together and meet me by the Twilight. We have a quick errand that needs to be completed on Naboo. Up to it?" Anakin smirked at his captain, hiding his despair of not having his Snips there to insert a comment somewhere into that command.
"It'd be my pleasure, sir. But, if I might ask, what are we needed to do on Naboo?"
"We are to find and apprehend bounty hunter, Cad Bane. Shouldn't be too much of an issue for us." Anakin nodded to his captain before turning around and heading for the bridge again to get the Resolute set on its destined course and into hyperspace.