Anakin POV
What's Dooku doing here.
Dooku stood above the 'sleeping' Anakin. He reached his hand out and tried to get an idea of how much power Anakin held.
I can't let him see my important memories or power, but if i try to fully resist then he will know can shield myself which would only cause suspicion. I will have to follow master yoda's advice and give him a generic memory that somewhat shows his power. But it would have to be a memory from my time as a youngling, or Dooku would know I am from the future.
De decided to show Dooku parts of his duel against Cin drallig from a few days ago.
Dooku POV
Most impressive. He is able to keep up with even the most powerful of duelists, this could be the disturbance I felt. My master will be most pleased. Now I need to choose him tomorrow to attend my masters plan.
Dooku left the room and returned to his chambers.
Anakin POV
I think he bought it. He got what he wanted in terms of my power and he shouldn't think anything else is amiss.
Anakin went back to sleep.
In the morning he went with the other students to the cafeteria where they ate. Master Yoda then entered.
"a guest we have. Dooku, count of Soreno, choose one of you he will to take part in a scheme aimed at bringing young people into the world of politics. Go with him to the senate building for a short time you will if chosen." Yoda announced
All the students looked at each other in awe. Anakin overheard two students conversing, "Jedi in politics. I though the Jedi didn't like getting involved with the senate"
Yoda also overheard this, "Correct you are. Engage in politics we do not like to, but a good opportunity this will be for the one selected to get a feel for the wider universe and perhaps build contacts that will be useful later in your Jedi Journey."
The students still looked a bit puzzled however were intrigued.
"Observe you he will in your lessons"
The students gazed at each other again nervously.
Anakin followed his clan of students to their first lesson. Galactic history and politics. (Although the Jedi didn't want to get too involved, it was useful fot jedi to have a good understanding of the the inner workings of the republic)
Dooku wasn't present for the start as he was watching another group of students in lightsaber practice. He only went in order to make it appear he wasn't targeting Anakin. Once he arrived to observe Anakin's class he immediately aimed his deadly glare in Anakin's direction.
The teacher, Master Sinube, was talking about how the senate works. Anakin answered nearly every question. The Jedi master and the other students all gave him a bit of a cold look due to him appearing to be 'sucking up' to Dooku. However, Dooku had a grin on his face.
The count followed the students to the next lesson. Lightsaber practice. This would be interesting.
Dooku POV
Dooku watched Master Drallig give the students training blades, even Skywalker and Dani. The intended exercise was to practice form 4 but Dooku had other ideas.
"Master Drallig, I was wandering if I could duel a few of your students. I won't go too hard don't worry." Dooku asked
Not knowing what to say he blindly accepted the request.
"Any volunteers?" Drallig asked
All the students, including Anakin, raised their hands. Dooku didn't want to pick Anakin yet, so he pointed at a random student which happened to be Dani.
Dani came forward and ignited his training lightsaber and Dooku used the force to pull another training blade to his hand and ignited it.
Dani made a swift and aggressive attack which was dodged with ease and the process of Dani striking but Dooku dodging continued for a while before Dooku countered and disarmed the child in 2 strikes and holding his blade at Danis face.
Most of the students backed up and when asked who wanted to go next only Anakin volunteered.
perfect
Anakin ignited his training blade and decided to let the count make the first move. Dooku used his taller figure to strike from above which was dodged by Anakin going into roll and attempting to attack from behind, but it was deflected and Dooku continued on the offensive making swift and elegant blows. Anakin was able to block or move out of the way.
"Impressive" Dooku said
"I'm full of surprises" Anakin replied with a grin before jumping into the air and kicking Dooku's chest causing
him to stumble backwards, he then proceeded to attempt to use his small posture to strike his arm from below, however Dooku predicted this and made a spin to protect his hand before continuing an aggressive assault which Anakin ultimately surrendered.
" I believe I have chosen the student should participate in the scheme" Dooku said whilst looking at the Jedi masters (Yoda, Windu and a few other council members)
"Wish to participate do you young Skywalker?" Yoda asked although he already knew the answer
"Yes master I would" Anakin replied as if he was excited
"Good. We begin tomorrow"
Most of the students had a look of distain on their faces. Why does skywalker always have get everything. Chosen one, a guaranteed path to Padawan hood and now this"
The masters and Dooku left. The rest of the day was fairy generic, however, No-body wanted to talk with Anakin and most of the students, and even some Masters gave him a rough time. The students felt that Anakin was being a 'Suck up' and was always getting his way. Anakin was known for being the chosen one and he would often outperform the other students which would cause a dislike for him. Lots of masters didn't agree with Dooku's methods and it was made worse by the fact that they didn't know it was for non-political reasons. For all they knew Dooku was trying to put a child into the senate for potentially malicious reasons. Only the high council knew it was to do with the sith, and only Yoda and Obi-wan knew it was for different reasons to that.
At dinner all the students distanced themselves from Anakin and even as they returned to their dorms he was avoided.
Anakin took of his day robes and put on his night robes which consisted of a simple yellowy brown tunic. All the students wore the same day and nightwear, however, one student walked up to Anakin and said, "You should be ashamed to wear them robes. Jedi don't take actions for personal benefit and trying to look good in front of Dooku goes against everything the Jedi stand for."
Anakin knew that was true, however, his goals weren't selfish; they were to save the galaxy.
He ignored the younglings accusation and continued dressing himself.
"Hey, Don't ignore me" The same youngling added with some anger in her voice
"Anger is a path to the dark side" Anakin simply stated whist getting into bed
The youngling stood astonished before realizing what she had done and walked away from him and got into bed herself.
Anakin lay on his back and looked into the ceiling.
Dooku POV
"My master, I have secured young Skywalker for your youth politics scheme and the Jedi have approved." Dooku relayed to his master via commlink
"You have done well lord Tyrannus. Bring him to the senate building tomorrow and we shall begin" Sidious responded
"Yes my master" Dooku replied