Hello everyone and I am so sorry that I haven't updated in so long. There is a huge list of excuses but you guys don't need excuses. You guys need another chapter! Well, here you go! Aftermath of Mortis!

Chapter 5: Aftermath of Mortis

Third Person POV

Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka walk off the ship on the Resolute. Rex and other clone waited for all three to get off the ship. Anakin had a blank look on his face. As if he was in a state of shock. Rex lifted a brow under his helmet. Obi-Wan put his hand on Anakin's shoulder and headed to the bridge to report to the council. Ahsoka nodded at Rex and headed to her quarters. Anakin, on the other hand, shocked and traumatized from the events on Mortis. From seeing his dead mother to seeing his future, he has no idea what lies ahead. He vaguely remembers the vision of his future, but what he can remember is that his future is not a good one. He shook his head at the thought. "Nothing is set and stone…" the Father's voice rang through his head. He took a deep breath, nodded at Rex and headed to the bridge to join his former master.

"What do you mean he saw his future?" Mace Windu stated.

"The Son, or the Dark Side of the force, showed him his future. The future of the Republic's downfall. I don't know what he saw but his last words to me before he took off was that the Jedi were going to stand in the way of peace,"

"Impossible. We are peacekeepers. How could Jedi stop the peace?"

"I know master. It doesn't make sense. Maybe when we get back to the temple we could do a psychiatric evaluation on him. Maybe go into the back of his mind and perhaps see what he saw?"

"Perhaps. Save his future as Master and Knight we must." Yoda stated in a shallow tone. Anakin heard every word. He closed his eyes at the thought of a psychiatric evaluation. The last person who had an evaluation died a month later from the stress and pressure put on him. But then he thought again. "I'm the Chosen One. I can't be so afraid. But it's alright to be afraid. Isn't it?" he sighed in frustration. He waved his hand the bridge door opened. Windu's eyes went from Obi-Wan to him. Anakin could feel the hole burning through his chest. He cleared his throat. He walked slowly beside Obi-Wan and looked at the masters of the council.

"Masters," he bowed, "I would like to report first hand of what happened on Mortis. Force wielders came to us to save them. The Father told me that I as the Chosen One and that I would save the galaxy. The only problem is that I don't know how to save an entire galaxy. One battle at a time helps a few at a time."

"Yes Skywalker, but with each victory, more strain is put on our enemies. And that is an advantage we cannot afford to lose,"

"Master Windu. Let me come up with a plan to help several planets at a time. The faster we end this war, the faster each of us could finally live in peace,"

"Skywalker, think you must. A way to save many lives as possible you will. Report back you will when you have the plan hmm?"

"Yes Master," Anakin bows and leaves. He goes back into his quarters and begins thinking of a way to save many lives from the separatist. A way to end the war.

Anakin sat in his quarters with Ahsoka, planning on how he could save as many people at one time at the same time. His sketch on his pad resembled a sphere with a huge blaster hole. His interior ideas laid beside it. He put down his stylus and looked back at his creation. He turned his head slightly and called to Ahsoka. "Hey Snips, come here for a sec," Ahsoka put down her report pad and walked over to Anakin's working station. He pointed to his sketch. "Well?"

"It looks like a moon, Skyguy,"

"That's the idea. To have a space station orbit a planet like a moon. It would indictable and when a separatist cruiser tries to invade the planet, the station would blow it up with one shot!"

"You sound excited about this Master. What if there was a republican supporter on that cruiser as a hostage or something? Then what? You kill an innocent. That is not the Jedi way,"

"Sacrifices have to made, Ahsoka. Trust me, I know all too well about sacrifices…" the memories of his mother came back in short spurts.

"Like your mother?" she said softly.

"I saw her on Mortis. She said that Padme'" he paused, "I mean Senator Amidalla was not my destiny." He played as if he didn't know what his mother was talking about, even though he really did. "But I don't know what she was talking about. I was a little confused when she said that…"

"Master, do you actually think that I don't know that Padme' doesn't mean anything to you? I know what's going on Master. You love her. I'm not stupid. But don't worry, I won't tell anyone," she said with a wink and a smile.

"Thank you Snips. You know, you're going to be a great Jedi someday," he said with a soft smile. She put her hand on his shoulder and he stood up and hugged her tight. "I could've lost you on Mortis Ahsoka. You're the only person I can really count on in the Order anymore. I hope you know that…"

"I do Master. And thank you for saving my life on Mortis too. If it wasn't for you and your powers, I would be dead right now,"

"Maybe the attachment rule needs to change. Ahsoka, you're more than just a Padawan, you're my little sister that I always wanted," he hugged her again.

"Ah shucks Master. He lightly pushed her fist in his cheek and chuckled as she walked out of their shared quarters. Anakin stood alone in his quarters again. He sighed and laid down his bed and awaited the arrival at the capital. He slowly fell asleep.

"Are you the one?"

"Uh, the one what?"

"Cannot sleep?"

"In that room, my mother came to me. But it was not her. It was something else."

"Your selfishness shall haunt you, and the galaxy."

"Anakin…Anakin? Anakin!"

"It's true what they say. You are the chosen one."

"Join me. And together we change the balance of the universe. My friend."

"WE WILL DESTROY THE SITH! And the Jedi…"

"Are you…proud… of me, Master?"

"Of course, Snips…"

"Your usefulness has come to an end…"

"NOOOOOOO!?"

"May my Daughter's last act be to breathe life back into your friend."

"As the balance of this world crumbles, so should war escalate in your galaxy."

"And what about you?"

"I shall mourn for all that I have done, and all that is yet to be."

"We really don't have to be enemies."

"The force is out of balance. I must stop you."

"I have a gift for you."

"I have had enough of your trickery!"

"Oh but you'll like this one. What if I could show you the future?"

"No, no. Stop it."

"Know yourself. Know what you will become!"

"I will not look!"

"The force is strong with you!"

"Anakin please!"

"You were my brother Anakin!"

"A powerful Sith you will become!"

"I hate you!"

"No. No. No… NOOOOOOOO!"

Anakin jolted up out of his slumber, dripping in sweat. His breaths were short and aching. He looked out the window and noticed they were just pulling out of hyperspace. He exhales hard and gets out of bed. He stumbles towards the door when he trips and falls. He rubs his head and looks at his feet to see what he tripped on. When he sees the object, he crystal blue eyes widen and glisten with tears. The dagger that The Father uses to kill himself is lying at the feet. He crawls backwards until his back smacks the door. He starts to hyperventilate. He grabs his chest and tries to find the switch to open the door. Once the door slides open, he falls backwards, gets up, and starts to run down the hall. He felt like child running away from a monster that was under his bed. He wipes the tears from his eyes as he runs into Obi-Wan.

"Master!"

"Anakin, what in the blazes are running from?"

"Master, the dagger! The dagger is in my floor!" Anakin screams, grabbing his former Master's shoulders.

"Anakin, listen to me. That dagger is still on Mortis. We don't have to worry about that place ever again."

"Obi-Wan listen to me! I tripped on it! The damn thing is in my floor! Go look!"

"Anakin, listen to me. We are coming out of hyperspace to Corosaunt. Once we get off this ship you go into your own room and relax. You need to calm your mind and listen to what the force is telling you,"

"Obi-Wan, I don't know how much longer I can go like this. My lie was turned upside down after Mortis. I don't know what to do," he started to weep.

"Anakin, stop this. You are a grown man. You need to get a grip and go pack your things so we can go meet with the council." Obi-Wan smiled. Anakin sniffed and wiped his face and nodded. He turned around to go back to his quarters. He opened to the door to find that his floor was completely clean. He sighed with relief and started to pack his things. He swings his bag over his shoulder, puts on his battle worn face and walks off the Resolute. He is joined by Ahsoka, tagging right behind him. They are greeted by the head Masters of the Council.

"Masters…" they bow.

"Good afternoon Jedi. Come. Let us discuss in full of what happened on Mortis." The Jedi walk into the temple.

Anakin Skywalker POV

Once the talking was finished in the Council Chambers, I decided to go see Padme'. I thought that maybe her presence might calm me down. I've been on edge since we left Mortis. Or really transported off. I remember a blinding light and then we were right where we started. But maybe it was all a dream that the three of us shared together. The force works in strange ways, I guess. I hopped in my speeder and headed over to the senate building and ran into her apartment. She was sitting on the sofa on the balcony with 3PO bugging her as usual. I smiled at the scene in front of me.

"3PO, stop bothering the Senator, will you?" my words echoed through the empty apartment. Padme's head shot around to face me. As soon as our eyes met, she got up and ran into my arms.

"Anakin!" I smiled at her voice and opened my arms to let her embrace hit me. Literally. We fell on to the floor with our arms wrapped around each other. Her lips gnawing at mine. Her tongue begging for entry. It had been months since we actually touched each other. I ran my hands up her bare back. The outfit she was wearing was very revealing and I couldn't wait another minute. Her fingers dug into my shoulders. I let her enter my mouth, which was very satisfying. For some reason 3PO would not get out of the room. I released Padme' from the kiss and shooed 3PO out of the room. He mumbled something as he walked out. Padme' smiled as she continued to kiss me. Our breaths were in sync I decided to sweep her up bridal style and take her into our bedroom. It's only our bedroom when I'm there. Other times it's hers. Her laying in an empty bed without her husband is a troubling thought. Once we arrived through the threshold of our room I tossed her onto the bed. She laughed through the air as I removed my tunic and boots. Men usually don't wear spanks, but I mist in order to move in battle like I do. But it was no trouble getting them off when Padme' is in the mood. I climbed on top of her and reached for the zipper of her dress. I unzipped it and removed relieved the sleeves from her shoulders. Within a few minutes, we were nude. And we made love for the first time in months.

Alright. I've decided that I'm going to continue this one. More chapters more lemon scenes and all that chestnut. I hope you enjoyed this and I hope you will leave reviews. Thanks for hanging in there with me. And I promise I will update more often! Thanks again! REVIEW PLEASE!

Yours Truly,

Taylor : )