Anakin slowly began to sink into a dream, but his dreams were the one place his past could really haunt him so he stopped himself from falling asleep and went to the kitchen to fetch a glass of ice water. The water had a slight taste of copper to it, but the cool water felt good as it slid down his throat. Now more then ever he needed to stay focused, but there was no way he could stay on Tatooine if he didn't continue to give Lord Sidius a reason NOT to suspect his betrayal. He needed to contact his master and let him know he was still working on his mission which was to get to the center of the rebellion and stop it before they destroyed the sith. Anakin was nervous; he knew that one of the only people who could ever tell if he was lying was Lord Sidius because he was clever in a sick, demented, and twisted sort of way. Anakin immediately turned on his transmitter,
"What news of the rebellion on Tatooine, Lord Vader?" Sidius was a dark and sinister man with a deep raspy voice that sent chills right up Anakin's spine.
"My lord, I have managed to obtain a partner in the rebellion, even now I grow closer to a promotion and destroying all the plans they have for us." Anakin's voice quivered and his body was shaking, but he knew he needed to stay steady, if this was to work.
"Good, my young apprentice, but for now I need you to take care of a simple political matter with the cloners on Kamino, seems to me they don't intend on keeping the bargain we had made with them originally. Take care of it and I will expect a full report."
"My master, if I may say I don't think it is wise to leave at this moment when the rebellion is watching me so closely."
"What do you propose we do then Lord Vader?"
"Send Kamino a message threatening the ruination of their planet; if they refuse to comply I will personally take care of the matter myself." Anakin's heart was beating so fast and he had no idea how Lord Sidius would react.
"Interesting tactic, my young apprentice, but I'm afraid you have much to learn. Our goal is not to start a war, and that is exactly what I would be doing had I heeded your advice. I don't know where your head is Lord Vader, but I suggest you clear it fast, for the next time I request of you to do something you will do it. I would hate to remind you of the consequences." Lord Sidius disappeared leaving Anakin more worried then ever. How was he going to lead a triple life, being a member of the rebellion, being Anakin, and being Darth Vader? He knew he couldn't do it alone; he needed help from an old friend.