Welcome everyone. I am revising my chapters to this fanfic so it will be more enjoyable to readers. After revision, I am quitting fanfiction, but I may come back. Depends. As I said before, to all new viewers, my name is an elvish name which means Faithful. I am overjoyed you decided to stop by and read this fanfic, even though it has many errors.
Basically, this story centers on Obi-wan and Anakin being sent out on a mission, devised by the Jedi Council to be kept from all records, thence there is no word of it. I managed to convince my dear friend Ahsoka Tano, Padawan to Anakin Skywalker the Hero With No Fear, to recount the daring venture. She agreed for me to publicize it, as now the threat has been dealt with and no harm will come of the harrowing story.
Disclaimer: I don't own a thing.
The mission
Anakin Skywalker, the Hero with No Fear, sat before a great window overlooking the busy world of Coruscant. He held the latest model of the Holopad and on its bright screen flashed news stories, ranging from battles held in the Outer Rim, to common thefts and vandalism. As a Jedi Knight, especially during this time and age, he had to keep up with all news by order of the Jedi Council. They could not be ignorant of the Publics' opinion.
Anakin wearily sighed and ran a scarred, battle-honed hand over his face. He had no wish to continue fighting and plotting schemes, running into traps, and threatening those he held dear. His hand clenched and he stared down at the robotic hand which signified the fight, defeat, from Count Dooku. Anakin felt the Dragon within him flare in anger at the painful reminder.
It was expected by everyone that Anakin, Hero with No Fear, would be brave, and not have a Dragon inside him, full of fear and terror. Yet it was there. Anakin tried with all his might to harness the Dragon, reign it in, and keep it from attacking and harming those he loved. That fear kept feeding the Dragon, and he knew it was a lost battle. However, with all the will and courage he possessed, he fought it.
The Dragon had hatched long ago, at a time of peace and happiness in his life, when he was just a young Padawan. Anakin and Obi-wan had been traveling and waylaid by a dying star. They had watched it burn out and cease to exist, and Anakin learnt the biggest lesson in his life; even stars will die. Everyone, everything, will die…
Anakin looked up from his dark thoughts and found himself facing the apartments housing the Senators from all planets. He smiled softly, imagining Padme smiling with joy and love as he returned home, to her. Padme's brilliant grin and perfect face, her stubborn attitude and fierce desire to protect her home. He ran his robotic hand through his hair and couldn't help the pure happiness which spread through him as he thought of his Angel. For her, he'd tear down the planet and ransack the worlds. He'd die for her without a thought.
"General Skywalker, the Jedi Council wishes to speak with you urgently," a Padawan said politely from the door of Anakin's personal quarters. Anakin glanced up, startled, pulling his lightsaber partway out. Seeing no threat, he guiltily lowered the non-activated lightsaber.
"Forgive me Padawan. Thank you for the message. Go now," Anakin told the child sharply, his eyes piercing and cold. He shivered and put on his 'mission' clothes, all the while considering the Council. Anakin believed they held him back from his true potential. With the title of Master, he would have the power to win the war, and perhaps change parts of the Jedi Order. He would gain all the power he ever wished to save all the lives he wanted.
However, knowing his power to save lives, make the Republic better, and perhaps reform the Jedi way, they resisted him. The Jedi Council feared Anakin and his power. They believed it would get the better of him, and he would turn dark like Dooku. Obi-wan counselled him in telling Anakin that the Jedi Order had declared he was too rash in his actions, he was too prideful in his abilities, and he was too attached to others.
Anakin thought better of those reasons. They merely wished to control the 'Chosen One.' He hardly ever obeyed orders to the letter, and they feared if he gained mastership, he would be uncontrollable. Anakin seethed slightly, knowing full well they had reasons, but no good ones! He wasn't dark, he wasn't evil, and he most certainly wasn't a Sith!
A flash of silver sped by his window and Anakin trailed the speeder with his eyes, calculatingly. It paused once it faced the Senator Apartments and he grew suspicious. The dark figures in the ship were pointing toward the Apartment, toward Padme's to be specific. Anakin instinctively slipped his hand to his lightsaber. The speeder delayed for a time, before zooming down into the alleyways of lower Coruscant.
Anakin felt himself tense and a strong sense of foreboding came upon him. Half of him wanted to investigate, because he was sure that speeder had no good design in store for the future, however the 'Obi-wan' part of him told him that he'd better seek counsel first and not jump to conclusions. Anakin also bore in mind that he could not search without a warrant. So, with a resigned feeling coming across him, Anakin left to the Jedi Council, late as usual.
"Master Yoda, do you believe it wise to assign Skywalker and Kenobi this mission? And in such a way as to no reinforcements unless dire need befalls them. Tano will not accept her masters leave lightly, especially with no warning," cautioned the level-headed Mace Windu.
"This mission is still undecided, as they have yet to agree. But I'm sure whatever decision is made, it will be put up to the Will of the Force to decide what our next move is," Shaak Ti quietly answered Windu, calmly observing the other Master. Windu inclined his head, before looking again expectantly at the old Jedi.
"Know nothing, I do, but faith I have. Believe in the Force, trust it, you shall. Then all else matters not. Take care of us, the Force will," Master Yoda eventually told Windu. Master Windu nodded respectfully at the green alien before looking up as the great doors were gently opened and Obi-wan came gliding in.
"Masters of the Jedi Council, you summoned me for an urgent meeting," Obi-wan said good-naturedly as he bowed from the waist. Master Windu smiled at his old friend before gesturing toward a seat to his right.
"Sit Master Obi-wan, the meeting has yet to start in earnest. Knight Skywalker has to report here before it can begin, my old friend," Windu greeted with a wan smile gracing his thinned lips. Obi-wan bowed politely and gracefully sat down with a gentle grin.
"You look weary my dear friend," Obi-wan observed and chuckled. Windu gave a much undignified snort.
"You ought to see yourself Kenobi. I believe I see a few thousand laugh lines!" he cackled before sobering as he remembered the causes of their weariness. Obi-wan could see his line of thinking without a word being spoken.
"My friend, all will be well someday. Even now, we are pushing the Rebellion farther away and have caught the few spies against us. Therefore, let your weariness pass and make merry while you can, so that when the hard times come, you will be glad too. I once heard a saying which goes as such; "'the reason why I enjoy myself now, even though I know I won't soon, is because of exactly that, I won't soon! I shall make merry while I can and let the weariness bother me not, so when trials come, they will slay me not!"' So dear friend, rest, because you won't in later days," Obi-wan counselled wisely.
Windu sighed and mustered a small smile, "my dear friend, it seems that even though my age far surpasses your own, your counsel still ranks high amongst the Jedi and I deem it wise to listen to all you say."
The conversation was stopped by the doors being blown open by a whirlwind. Said whirlwind clumsily bowed and straightened and presented its name as one Anakin Skywalker.
"Greetings Masters of the Jedi Council. I was called for an urgent meeting and though late, here I am and it may now start, if I haven't missed anything," Anakin cockily proclaimed with a flourish. Master Windu took a deep steadying breath, before pulling out a Holo-projector.
"We have a dilemma which is quite unsettling and dangerous. Our Republic spies have recovered information on a weapon of mass destruction being created on Separatist controlled planets. As far as it all goes, one planet has currently made it yet has not transported it anywhere. The manufacturers are a rouge Bounty Hunter organization, led by one top human, though the records have no idea who this person is. The Bounty Hunter needs to deliver the weapon to gain money from Separatists to create more weapons and so on," Windu hesitated before plowing on.
"We need a group of top trained individuals to apprehend the Bounty Hunters and retrieve or destroy the weapons. And the worst part is, we must get in using stealth, which is not our in our criteria or skills. So, no clone or hired hand is suitable for the task. It falls on skilled Jedi to risk the mission. We have decided, though you have only just gotten back, we would appreciate if you, Kenobi and Skywalker, went on this dangerous journey," Windu braced himself for the inevitable argument, knowing it would come mostly from Skywalker, and sure enough, it was delivered.
"With all due respect, Ahsoka is taking some standard and required Padawan classes and cannot go on any missions. And even if she skipped, she is still growing and developing, and being wounded so much and in action all day will hurt her. She needs to stay, that's final. My clones are still recovering, and so I can't take my team! Who do you expect us to take?!" Anakin snapped hastily, believing these reasons alone would protect him from the deadly mission. Obi-wan held a more reasonable outlook on the situation.
"I'm quite sure you have thought over the entire mission before proposing it to us, so answer me these questions and I will decide accordingly and Anakin may rethink his answer. I ask you this, who is to go on this mission?" Obi-wan asked the Council with a frown lining his wearied face.
"Ehmm. Yes," Yoda hummed before answering, "on this mission, only you two there will be. Padawan Ahsoka shall stay emm. Great stealth is required yes. Master Windu, details the rest of the way." Master Windu inclined his head to the Grand Master before tossing the glowing Holo-projector into the middle of the room.
"Our resources tell us the device is in the Gamorrean system. This system is deep in Separatist space and is fully for the Dark Side. It is a very resourceful planet for the Separatists so there is reason to believe that the blockade around it is complete and there is little chance of battling our way in. Though risky, we have decided there is more hope of you two, some of our finest Jedi, to pretend to be Separatists until the weapon is destroyed. We have recently acquired a Separatist cargo shuttle with the passwords inside. We believe the passwords are fresh enough to still be in use," Windu paused and showed them the general layout of the planet and ship.
"You are to go to the system and land near Dooku-town, the self-named abode of Count Dooku. He rarely goes to this planet, seeing as it is never fought on, and thus the only problems you'll have are the civilians, police droids, and Bounty Hunters. The planet is heavily forested and so your landing may be overlooked. Our Intel suggests a factory is near the town and there is where you should start investigating. Any questions, comments, or concerns?" Windu finished as he prepared to close the Holo-projector and recorder.
Anakin just ran his metal hand through his hair. "What shall I tell others and Ahsoka of my disappearance?" he finally mumbled with the beginnings of a mischievous smirk gracing his handsome face. Obi-wan smiled and gave a pointed look toward Anakin.
"It's a secret mission. Protocol says that we just leave with no word and all questions will be answered by the Council. Ahsoka will know this, she's a brilliant Padawan," Obi-wan reassured Anakin, finalizing the mission. "We accept," they chorused to the other Masters. Windu smiled at the closeness of the two, before dismissing them. Anakin left at once to prepare himself but Obi-wan hung back.
"Prepare for a rescue mission, I feel we may need it," Kenobi whispered into Windu's ear and then he too left, leaving the ominous warning ringing in the Council Chamber…
One Month Later in the Holonet News
"Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, the Hero with No Fear, and Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi, the Negotiator, are reportedly missing by the Jedi Council at noon yesterday. The Jedi refuse to release any information on the topic but insist that if they are seen, it is crucial that they are to return to the Jedi Temple. Because of the withholding of information, we are only speculating what could have happened to our favorite heroes. Anakin Skywalker's Padawan Ahsoka Tano said, "I have no idea where my master is, nor Master Kenobi. Yet, even with little knowledge, I am quite sure they are alright. It would take every Sith in the galaxy to bring them down!" Still, millions of citizens are not assured.
Also released to the public was a warning from the Jedi. "Kenobi and Skywalker are missing and search parties would be organizing, but we have uncovered a present plan of attacking Naboo, home to some of our most prestigious leaders and home of Chancellor Palpatine." Officials have told the public that all extra troops were to go to Naboo and intercept their attack. Kenobi and Skywalker would have to wait.
Chancellor Palpatine was shocked and outraged by the tragic news, "This is a dire situation for our loved Jedi and Naboo my home planet. Once Naboo has been secured, we will search for the Jedi, rest assured."
Senator Padme Amidala from Naboo also said, "I have every reason to believe my planet will be protected and its civilians saved. I worry only for the Jedi, but I am hopeful all will straighten itself out in due time."
Ahsoka's POV
Ahsoka stood staring dejectedly at her master's closed door. It had been this way for too long now. The cold door locked and kept away from all but her. Every day since Anakin had left she'd entered the room to see if he was back yet. A month gone. A month of no Skyguy, not bantering, no laughing and joy, yet no sadness and tragedies. She was alone. Even without Skyguy at times, she'd have Obi-wan to turn to. He would tell her stories so rich and wonderful about times long past. He'd paint pictures in the air of strange beasts and laughter, with love and happiness and sadness and death. At times she believed him to be host of all the Light Force and he would express it by way of words.
There was a good reason why he was named Negotiator. The Force spoke through him at times and commanded all to listen. Ahsoka pushed open the door and entered the darkened room. She was sure that they had both gone on a top secret mission – a mission gone wrong apparently. Ahsoka sighed and flicked the lights on. Anakin hadn't even left her a note, or a goodbye word. One day they were there, the next, gone.
Of course, she had gone the Council for answers and of course they had turned her away, saying she had no need to know. Thankfully, her classes had taken up much of the time and Ahsoka had little time for aught else. However, the training sessions and classes had ended for a while and now she had no work to occupy her.
Ahsoka entered her master's bedroom for the first time and lay upon his soft bed. It smelled like Anakin and oil. Oil from his toys which were the unlucky robots of the Jedi Temple. Ahsoka snickered at the fond memories before she heard something. A beeping noise. Someone was trying to reach Anakin's commlink to the Temple, not his private one which he usually carried around. Ahsoka quickly pressed 'accept call' on the commlink and it flickered unsteadily on.
A blue wavering image of Anakin came to life in the bedroom. The blue Anakin was leaning against to paneled white wall. Blood was covering him like a garment and a gash adorned his face. Cuts and bruises were covering him and his clothing was torn so much it barely remained on him. Anakin was in need of immediate medical attention.
Anakin didn't look up from his hunched position and he gasped out his message bleakly, "I need backup. Mission aborted. Need help to get off planet. Not much time. Obi-wan needs medical assistance," Anakin fell to his knees and the comm flickered again. "Help," he moaned and peered up into his end of the image. Ahsoka stood in shock and horror.
"Master! Where are you?! What happened? Is there any civilization there? Are they hostile? Give me the coordinates!" Ahsoka gasped and tried to pinpoint the location of his call on the comm, which was impossible. Anakin saw her and a fond smile lit his face.
"Hey Snips," he groaned and held his side as he sunk lower to the ground and unconsciousness. "Tell Council," he gasped out through blood and dirt and his strength failed. Ahsoka watched in horror as though this were a prank. Anakin fell to the dark earth and the comm winked out of existence…
THE END FOR NOW….