Here's the first chapter! I know the title isn't that great. It might change.
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I stood on the command deck of the ship, hands respectfully behind my back, as I awaited commands from the Jedi Council. My Master, Ki-Adi Mundi, stood a little in front of me while Captain Reco stood behind me. On the holoprojector table in front of me, the Council was seated, looking most displeased about something.
And of course, it was Anakin Skywalker.
"The fact that Skywalker is deliberately ignoring the Council's orders is very troubling, and not helpful at all during this rough time period," Master Windu was saying. "When we give him an order, he brushes it off and goes on his own way."
"Ah, yes, but remember, the Skywalker way of accomplishing things usually succeeds." Master Kenobi allowed himself a small smile at this- he for one knew about Skywalker's intolerable behavior.
"Even so, what sort of example does it set for the citizens of the Republic and to younger Jedi when their hero is rouge?"
"They do not see it as that, and you know that. People who look up to him see him as the definer of a new generation, one with strong thinkers that do not need leadership."
There was a moment of silence when my Master finished saying this. After a moment, he finished, "Which is alienating us from the common people, whom we are assigned to protect."
His words rang true. If the people did not have a solid rock of the Council to look up to, but instead merely had the whims and flightiness of someone who started their training too late, how could the war last? Not very long. I nodded to myself as I recalled what happened during the last Great Force War- no confidence in the Jedi, which turned to worshiping of the Sith.
I truly believed that Skywalker's way of dealing with things was terrible. Sure they worked out, but typically at a great price to those who were not even involved. Something in his plan nearly always went wrong, and it was just by a strong connection to the Force that he somehow managed to accomplish his goal.
I will be the first to admit, his piloting and lightsaber skills are among the best I've seen.
I shifted onto my other foot as comfortably as I could. The other day, during a little skirmish with the Separatists, a piece of shrapnel from the destroyed droids had someone managed to bury itself into my leg, right between my ankle bone and the large tendon there. I was out of commission until it could heal; otherwise, it would cause further damage.
Which was bad, because that meant our mission to Tatooine to monitor the Hutts had to put off. I tried to tell him that I could go; I just wouldn't be able to fight. He had given me a look that plainly said to wait it out. Besides, he had added, it will not take months and months to heal. And the men will be pleased to have a small break.
Captain Reco noticed my shift, however, and leaned to the side and asked, "You alright?"
I nodded once, firmly, and then turned back to meeting. He moved back as well.
I was growing bored with the conversation. It was nearly every other day that the Council had to have a meeting on the recent antics of Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan, Ahsoka Tano. I frowned to myself- the fact that he has a learner under his wing should have restrained him more. At least, that is what Master told me. He said that the decision to place Tano under Skywalker's tutelage should have calmed him down… But he seemed to want to pass along everything he knows about rule breaking to her.
I had never met her, but I was disgusted with her lack of tradition and etiquette. It was my firm belief that in these troubled times, the Jedi had to be the beacon. We couldn't very well do that if we ran around breaking every law, now could we?
After the meeting was adjourned, Captain Reco and I both stood up a bit straighter as Master turned to face us. He nodded once to me and said to the Captain, "That'll be all, Captain. Inform us when we arrive."
He turned and left the deck. Confused, I followed him. "Master?"
Without turning back, he answered, "Yes, Sunette?" His tall head blocked the view of the hallway, and I had to skirt around him so I could face him, "Where exactly are we going?"
He smiled at me and replied, "To visit Master Skywalker and his Padawan, of course."
I froze. I couldn't speak for a few minutes. I knew Master Mundi was wise in all of his decisions… but to visit the very two troublemakers, after the discussion they had just held…! "I'm sorry, Master, but why?" I had to work to keep myself from exploding at him.
He grinned down at me and said, "Young Padawan, you are talented and knowledgeable. Ahsoka Tano is quick thinking and headstrong. Separate, these traits will not succeed in making a Jedi. However, with just the right combination of all…"
I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
"I hope you can give Ahsoka your keenness for following tradition, and maybe she can give you some of her adaptability in battles." He sensed that I was distraught over this… revelation, so he smiled again and continued, "You have a head for tradition and values. Ahsoka does not, but to be a successful Jedi, one must be a flexible and adaptable one."
However, instead of voicing my anger at this unexpected turn of events, I nodded stiffly and bowed myself out of his presence. As soon as he turned the corner, I went into my room and sat down on the floor, trying to calm myself down. Unbelievable… We are actually going to go to them? They should be coming to the Council, bowing their heads and asking for forgiveness-
But, I'll admit, the more I thought about it, the more it actually… made sense. Of course, not the part about me taking a page out of Tano's book, but the fact that the unexpected visit from a Jedi Master might cool their reckless heads. I smirked to myself and thought that if Master wanted me to take some advice from Tano, she would be given a novel from me.
The next morning, as we approached the starship carrying Skywalker and Tano, Master and I stood on the command deck and watched it appear from space. In reality, we were the ones who were appearing, but it doesn't matter.
Ever since we got the news about our visit to them, I had been a wreck of nerves. It wasn't because of what we were about to do, it was the fact that Master said I needed to learn something from Tano! It was disgusting. I didn't need to learn anything from her- the cocky, overly confident Padawan of the so-called "Chosen One".
"Sunette."
Of course, Master had sensed my inner distress and confusion. He faced me, hands clasped behind his back, and I immediately straightened myself up, trying to impress him. His eyes became serious, and yet I stayed upright, spine like a rod. "Yes, Master?"
"Calm yourself, young learner. I know that you do not want to be here, but remember, it is the duty of a Master to see that all Jedi are doing what they are supposed to be doing."
I nodded and replied, somewhat stiffly, "Like Skywalker and his Padawan."
"Call him Master Skywalker, Sunette. But yes, since their approach to dangerous situations is a little… unorthodox, the Council has called upon me- upon us- to make sure they realize the gravity of their mishaps, should there be one."
I nodded my head a little, but I was still fuming on the inside. It was the worst day of my life. Tano is younger, and she believes that just because she became the Padawan learner of the Chosen One, she can goof off. Me, I have been under Master Ki-Adi Mundi for how long, and I restrain myself like no other Jedi Padawan has before!
I glared angrily at the ship as we drew in closer.
