Star Wars: Crosscurrent
Just a quick note. This chapter says Revenge of The Sith, not because it just got to that story arc. The story has started pretty much sense ROTS. I named it this because it fits for the plot of this chapter. Just wanted to clear that up just in case.
Star Wars: Crosscurrent
Chapter 7
Redemption of the Jedi, Revenge of the Sith
As Anakin and his wife stood before the council. He could feel the sweat on his brow. Even though technically it's been 20 years since he's seen the council, he felt extremely nervous. No use backing out now. Thought Anakin. I had trust issues, I need to fix that.
"Master Yoda, masters.", said Anakin as he greeted all the masters with a nod of his head. Yoda and the others responded in kind.
"There's something you need to know about me and Padme.", Anakin said as respectfully and calmly as he could. Padme had tightened the grip she had on Anakin's hand.
Anakin took a deep breath. "We're...married.", stated Anakin. As he said this, he noticed the masters didn't seem as surprised as he thought they should have been.
"Found out about this recently, we have, Knight Skywalker.", said Yoda. Anakin nodded, not really caring how they found out.
"I just want to say that I know i'm going to be expelled and...I'm okay with that. I just want to be with my wife.", said Anakin.
Yoda had closed his eyes, and it seemed like he started meditating on the spot. After what seemed like an eternity, he finally said,
"Expel you, we will not."
"Yes, mas-Wait, what?", said Anakin. Out of all the things, he didn't expect him to say that. Even Obi-Wan and Padme had their eyebrows raised, mimicking Anakin's thoughts.
"Many lessons, we have learned from you.", contimued Yoda. "Blinded by the dark side we were." Yoda's ears drooped sadly. "Blinded also by ourselves we were. Proven to us you have, that lead to the dark side, attachments do not always."
Yoda looked to Obi-Wan, Mace, and the other masters. "Remember the history of Darth Revan, do you?" All of them nodded.
"Many centuries ago, destroyed the Jedi council he did, due to attachments, Only to be rebuilt, allowing attachments. This new order he created, lasted longer than the first, it did.", stated Yoda.
"But why are you telling me this, master?", asked Anakin, confusion evident in his voice.
Yoda's ears perked up again. "A revision of the rules we must have. No longer forbidden, attachments should be.", stated Yoda.
The other masters' eyebrows shot up as though reaching for the sky.
"But master, with all due respect, that's a preposterous notion!", stated one irritable jedi master.
"Hmm!.", replied Yoda simply. "Leave you may, Master Skywalker.", Yoda continued. "Long, this debate will last, I sense."
Anakin and Padme had left the room. Obi-Wan stayed behind, being part of the council. Amusement shown in Anakin's eyes. He then looked at Padme. They stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity.
Then they hugged.
"Angel, this is, this is fantastic!", said Anakin excitedly. "We can have a family, and I can still be a Jedi."
"Ani, that's great.", said Padme, but Anakin could sense unease from her. "Darling, what's wrong?" Padme sighed. "Ani, I'm happy for you, really, I am, but, what about the senate? I'd sureley be kic-"
"Don't talk like that angel.", interrupted Anakin softly. "I have it covered."
Padme looked puzzled. "What do you mean?", she asked.
"Technically, since there is no chancellor, they need a new one, correct?", Anakin asked.
"Right.", answered Padme, still not understanding where he was going with this.
"Tomorrow, it will be revealed in public that Palpatine was Darth Sidious.", said Anakin.
"And?", urged Padme.
"I was the one that defeated Sidious. Hence, your the wife of the hero with no fear. See what I mean? Good for your reputation.", explained Anakin.
Padme finally understood. Her political status as the wife of the hero with no fear would possibly mean should keep her position as a senator. That's when she remembered something.
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As they neared the 500 Republica, Padme really needed her questions answered. When they were inside the apartment, Padme finally asked the questions.
"Ani, what changed?", she asked.
"Hmm?", replied Anakin nonchalantly at the 'fresher, washing his face. "I don't know what you mean."
"You've been acting...different for the past few weeks. You don't act as impulsive, you seem more reserved...and when did you have political experience?", Padme asked, referencing to the conversation from earlier.
Anakin sat on the bed by Padme and sighed inwardly. He knew he couldn't hide it from her forever. He knew that his experiences as Vader made him more reserved because of his interactions with the emperor. Also, being the Empeoror's right hand man, he gained some political knowledge. He really didn't remember exactly how he acted when it's been decades. He flexed his mechanical right hand nervously.
"You wouldn't believe me, even if I told you.", said Anakin.
"If I can take the fact that Palpatine has been a Sith Lord this whole time, who's been the mastermind behind this war, I'm pretty sure I can believe whatever you say.", came Padme's reply.
This time Anakin sighed out loud. "I time traveled.", said Anakin.
"...What?", asked Padme.
"I told you, you wouldn't believe me.", said Anakin.
"It's not that. It makes sense. Maybe it was the force at work or something, but how is it you still look...the same? Like you're not old or something?", asked Padme.
Anakin grinned sheepishly. "Well, my physical body didn't transfer through time. Only my concious mind. I know thi is still hard to believe."
"I really will believe you if you tell me something thats going to happen in the future."
Anakin thought for a moment. He remembered how in his time, Luke's force presence was similar to the Alderaanian princess'. That's when it hit him. They were related. Now that he thought about it, Leia looked alot like Padme.
"I think you're going to have twins.", said Anakin.
Padme smiled. "Twins?", asked Padme, the realization not quite hitting her. "And I realize something else...Yoda called me Master Skywalker." Anakin grinned from ear to ear. Their loving exchange went far into the night until sleep overcame them. Unbeknownst to them, an unknown man who seemed transparent and had a blue hue to him looked at the couple from afar.
"I will have my revenge skywalker, and I will get through one of your children to do it.", rasped the unknown man, as he slowly dissipitated into the force.
Galactic City-Main Plaza-Coruscant
It was the next week, and Coruscant and the rest of the republic was informed of Palpatine's alias. After the shock of it all, a celebration was called for. The war had truly ended. Darth Sidious was finally defeated. Bail Organa was elected the new chancellor after Padme had declined the offer. She was content on living at Naboo with Anakin and the children. Anakin would still be an active Jedi and he and Padme would often visit coruscant to pay a visit to the temple and the Organa family. Anakin would also visit Dex along with Obi-Wan occasionally. Everything finally seemed right with the world. Peace had returned, and it seemed it would last for years to come.
Jedi Master Anakin Skywalker sat in the temple with his wife in the room with a thousand fountains, along with their newborn twin children, Luke and Leia, situated in a two seat hoverstroller. Padme and Leia were in each other's arms, as they sat at the bench. Neither of them spoke, as they savored the moment. After a while, Padme finally spoke.
"I still can't believe that the war is finally over. It feels so great.", said Padme, her head resting on Anakin's shoulder.
"I know, love.", replied Anakin.
Anakin looked down at his and Padme's two sleeping children. The room of a thousand fountains must have had a calming effect on them, as they were restless prior to entering the temple. He was ecstatic when he learned that both were force sensitive. He was even more surprised when he found out that both had a midichlorian count above 20,000. It made Anakin wonder how she even got through the child birth, conceving two force-sensitives with such a strong force prescence. It made him admire her even more.
As they sat there in tranquil silence, Obi-Wan Kenobi had walked in. He nodded his head to them.
"Anakin, Padme.", said Obi-Wan as he took a seat across from them.
"Hello, Obi-Wan.", greeted Padme. Anakin did the same.
"So, how have the children been doing.", Obi-Wan asked.
"They're doing great. From what I've seen, Leia is alot like Anakin. She gets obnoxious sometimes.", said Padme.
"And Luke's alot like her. He's quiet most of the time."
"That's good to hear. And Anakin, I'm ery proud of you. You defeated the sith, and brought balance back to the force. Anyway, I just wanted to check on you and the babies. I must be going. I've been called to go on a diplomatic mission.", said Obi-Wan.
"That's great, Obi-Wan.", said Anakin.
"Also, I'm getting married.", added Obi-Wan with a sheepish grin. This caused Padme and Anakin to raise their eyebrows.
"Wow, I never expected you to be the type to go and get married. Who's the lucky person?", asked Anakin.
"Siri.", stated Obi-Wan simply. Obi-Wan had shaved his beard at the request of Siri. He looked alot like he did when Qui-Gon was still around.
Anakin, Padme, and Obi-Wan talked and reminesced as much as they could before Obi-Wan left for his mission. They talked alot, savoring the time they shared as the sunrise came in.
End of Story Arc 1
The next arc will take place 16 years later. The main characters will be the ones from the original trilogy, i.e, Han, Luke, etc. The prewuel characters will also be in it ( Yoda, Jedi Council members, Obi-Wan, all those people.) Will also contain Mara Jade and some O.C's. Don't worry, the O.C.'s won't destroy the integrity of the story. They are like minor characters. Until then, Peace.
