Qui-Gon paces around the bridge of the Star Destroyer feeling the heated emotions of both sides, both opposing Militaries and the soldiers part of them. Some angry, some scared and no matter the emotion there was one thing in common, they were all engaged in organized chaos. The concept of war would seem absurd if it wasn't practiced for thousands of years and this era would be no different. Qui-Gon is pained by the large amount of loss, however one signature sticks out to Qui-Gon more than the common emotions high in an environment for them...this signature was darkness. It's concentrated hatred and fury next to Obi-Wan along with...another signature. He knew the two were in a dire situation

He takes a breath, closes his eyes and he repeats sending a telepathic message, "Use the Force, let it guide you. Do not trust your eyes, they can deceive you, use the Force."

This message seems to reach Anakin's own brain as he hears the voice and without looking he parries a down swinging arc. He glares up into the Sith Lord's mask, his yellow eyes beneath his mask widening. The dark figure leaps back and bounces off a wall, sending his other blade in a swinging arc at Anakin.

Trusting his instinct, he swings down cutting the hilt of that blade and rolls downward after that as the Sith leaps over him. Anakin turns around to engage him again, but this time as he raises the weapon, his hand gets cut off by the Sith. Groaning in pain, he collapses to the ground. The Sith approaches Anakin with his lightsaber pointed ready to pierce into him.

"You don't know the power of the Dark Side!" The man declares approaching him with his blade raised. Anakin glares up into him while clutching his own wrist burning and being cauterized by the saber. This would be Anakin's end, he was born and raised on Tatooine and so he should die on Tatooine.

However something seems to interrupt the Sith Warrior's thoughts. He looks around to see sand rising in the air as if a sand storm were coming, but why was it concentrated in one area like a tornado would. He sees the swirling sand gathering and what he witnesses strikes fear into the Sith's every cell of existence. Obi-Wan is standing up gathering a concentrated amount of Force energy being pressed into one another at the palm of his hands. Obi-Wan struggles containing the energy like he was pressing really two strong magnets of the same energy together. The Sith Warrior tosses his own weapon trying to create a Force field that would counteract this energy concentrating intensely as he leaps off to the side sends arcs of lightning towards him only to be sucked in by the gathering orb of the Force. Eyes of realization and horror stare back at Obi-Wan's strained expression as he handles the concentrated Force and releases it sending it back towards his enemy. The warrior's lightning proved useless and is turned against him punishing him along with the concentrated Force push sending him off of his feet with lightning surrounding him. The large Force push itself looks like a dusty cloud of lightning and a strong supernatural gust busting through the compound's wall taking down three towers and impacting the side of a canyon causing a large avalanche to cave in on the Sith Enemy.

Dooku was boarding his own shuttle as he looks to sight before him, a large wall of dust and lightning with the canyon collapsing. His eyes widen at the spectacle before him, "By the Force!"

Obi-Wan stands there panting, as a knee pad and a shoulder pad fall off of him. He kneels into the ground as Republic Gunships touchdown into the base and secure the area. After struggling with a few other breaths, Obi-Wan collapses from exhaustion. Large white gunships with a red cross on the side of them fly to where Obi-Wan and Anakin are, picking them up from the dusty ground leaving the gang of criminals to cooperate with the Republic Army on securing what's left of the Imperial Compound.

The Starkiller and the Republic squadron pursue the remaining Imperial fighters along with the Imperial Star Destroyers. Most of the fleet is decimated and destroyed and it would be insane to fight any longer. This is three Empires they are fighting though and that should never be ruled out in dealing with them especially in combat. However they receive a transmission with Tarkin's cold voice.

"Hold your fire, gentlemen. The fleet has unconditionally surrendered."

Anakin remains in a hospital bed waking up slowly as Artoo and Owen are sitting off to the side of his bed keeping him company. Owen is passed out leaning back in the chair while Artoo turns his head and beeps excitedly. Owen wakes up and looks over, "Well don't you look good."

He groans as he awakens, "Yeah…"

His friend proceeds to punch him in the arm completely waking the Anakin up, "What was that for?!"

Owen crosses his arms, "Don't ever do that to me again!"

Artoo beeps harshly in agreement with Owen. Anakin groans, "Look…no promises ok."

Owen nods smiling again, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

Suddenly Obi-Wan enters the room interrupting their brief reunion, his Padawan's braid is cut though and he's dressed in the robes they met him in. Behind him is Qui-Gon who walk in as Anakin look over at the two.

He smirks towards the former Padawan, "Didn't I save your life already?"

Obi-Wan replies, "After being promoted to the rank of Jedi Knight, I came to thank you...for doing that."

The teen leans back sarcastically replying, "Yeah, actually...Owen what did happen to my hand?"

His friend sighs, "Um…you had to get a new one because they couldn't find it."

Anakin looks up at the ceiling smiling no normal man would do, "Well…at least some part of me is left on Tatooine."

Qui-Gon sits on the bed next to Anakin, "I'm pretty sure we met before. I'm glad we could meet on more honorable grounds."

The young man nods, "Yeah."

"So, my Padawan explained to me that you confronted a Sith Warrior and stood your ground. The only reason I can confirm this is because there's no sense like it. I also sensed you being strong in the Force?"

"The Force?" Anakin asks.

"The Force is energy that binds us, penetrates us and brings the galaxy together."

Anakin nods, "That explains things I guess..."

"The reason I'm telling you this is to offer you the opportunity to train and live as a Jedi."

Anakin looks up at him, "Do I have to decide now?"

Qui-Gon shrugs, "I don't see why now? When you're recovered you can decide to train or do whatever it is you please. The opportunity is open to you, young Skywalker."

He looks over at Owen, "Will I be able to see Owen?"

"A Jedi's duty is protect peace and justice throughout the Republic as well as learn the way of the Force. You might have little to no personal time, if that's a value to you."

Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan get ready to leave, but not before bowing with Qui-Gon saying, "May the Force be with you."

Anakin sighs looking at the wall clearly contemplating what to do. He left with Owen to be with him throughout his travels. He didn't want to just leave his friend behind at the idea of going on some damn fool idealistic crusade. However Owen seems to have thought about it too , "Hey look man, you can go ahead."

Anakin looks over at his friend, "What are you going to do?"

Owen shrugs, "I'm sure I can find something here. I mean it was our plan anyway."

"We were supposed to be together though." Anakin says a bit upset

"Well I got Artoo. Anakin, this is an opportunity that's up to you. A once in a lifetime opportunity if anything. How many people can say they earned their way into the Jedi Order. Normally they raise children up for that kind of thing."

Anakin's eyes get welled up looking over at him, "Owen..."

Owen just wipes his arm, "It's your decision buddy. You always wanted to do something like this, see the galaxy, make a difference...I know you can be a Jedi."

Normally Anakin wouldn't succumb to tears, but this wasn't a small matter. He still felt he was abandoning his best friend, who he would call brother. He looks up at his brother, "Owen..."

"Anakin, I'll be fine. I have a feeling we'll see each other again anyway." Owen says but not even sure if this was true or not.

"Do you even mean that?" Anakin asks with hope sucked out

His friend shrugs, "Well I had a feeling something crazy would happen to us and guess what?"

Anakin laughs a bit, "Well I can't argue with that."

They both hug one another in brotherly embrace when Anakin says, "You be careful."

Owen says, "You first."

"I'm in a hospital, Owen."

Anakin nods as everyone leaves. Owen says while leaving, "Nurse says you'll be recovered by tomorrow morning along with your new hand."

Anakin smiles nodding watching his friend walk away with Artoo behind him. He leans back in the recliner watching the Holonet.

At the Jedi Council Room, Yoda is sitting in the Grand Master's seat with Mace Windu and Ki-Adi-Mundi sitting next to him in the elevated High Master's seats while the assembly of others are gathered around in a circle. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon stand in it.

Mace Windu asks, "So Master Qui-Gon, when you sensed the Darkness?"

"It felt like pain, hatred and anger…almost like that of a ravenous hungry predator, only much worse."

The dark skinned human leans back, "Indeed he's a Sith. You have yet to encounter the Master though."

Qui-Gon nods, "So I'm to assume there are only two?"

The rooms grows quiet and tense with the Jedi Masters looking as if something would happen, with Yoda even looking to Mace Windu who looks intently at Qui-Gon with a grave expression.

"No…the Sith have vanished for thousands of years after the collapse of the Sith Empire. This is foretold in the ancient scrolls. Each Sith will reveal themselves, one…by…one until eventually you'll have the Four Warriors, the Two Disciples and the one master who will murder his own master, as foretold by the scrolls."

Qui-Gon asks, "Reveal themselves to the Jedi?"

Mace Windu shrugs, "Not specifically. But we have to keep watch. The Sith could be anybody."

Yoda nods, "Beware, we must. Keep a watchful eye, we will."

Mace Windu leans back visibly relaxing as if nothing happened, "Now, you're speaking of this new student?"

Anakin departs from a taxi heading towards a large fortress like building with many stairs looking up at the statues of the many Jedi before him. It puts him in awe as he approaches this temple to be a part of something bigger than himself carrying his back of belongings with his new cybernetic arm.

"Yes, he saved Obi-Wan's life when it was in danger. He stood his own ground against the Sith even with the minimal training and knowledge he has of the Force."

"You do realize this could be dangerous." Mace Windu criticizes

"We're not inclined to regard danger, but to regard the wisdom of our actions. I regard wisdom." Qui-Gon replies

Anakin ascends the top of the stairs and approaches Jedi Knight Kit Fisto who greets him with a smile wrapping his arm around his shoulder as if guiding a long lost friend to his new home.

"And who's to train him?" Mace Windu demands with scrutiny

To which Qui-Gon responds, "Obi-Wan."

TO BE CONTINUED IN EPISODE II...

Written by: Me, duh :P