The next morning when Anakin awoke he looked in the mirror in his living quarters, the dark circles under his eyes felt like they weighed a ton. His muscles ached and felt almost a burning sensation on his muscles but it was a pleasurable burn, a feeling he only felt after a hard workout. He looked at his twelve o'clock stubble but decided not to shave it, the young Jedi knight got dressed and readied himself for the emergency meeting for the apprehension of Dooku, he would solely go just for appearances, he knew the council would come up with some ridiculous idea on how to capture Dooku, as Anakin said before he would not be bound by the Jedi code any longer.
As Anakin walked down the hall he was met by Ahsoka who attempted to say hi to her Master however when he turned to face her Ahsoka felt a certain change in temperature as she approached him, it felt as if heat was radiating off of Anakin himself. Anakin noticed Ahsoka's friendly smile turn to a look of fright and surprise. With a confused look on his face Anakin approached Ahsoka, Anakin walked towards Ahsoka she could feel a darker aura emitting from him, she noticed he did look more attractive than he normally did, no one knew but Ahsoka was harboring a small crush on her master. With every step feeling as if Anakin was walking in slow motion towards her his darker aura both frightened her and excited her.
"What's the matter Snips?" Asked Anakin.
"Um nothing master, it's just I'm still shook up about Senator Amidala's death, she was also a friend of mine" Said Ahsoka.
"I know, I loved her with all my heart, so much so we were... planning on having a family" Confessed Anakin said while his head hung low.
"You know master my door is open if you ever wanna talk about it, I'm a good listener" Offered Ahsoka.
"I know you are Snips, but there's nothing left to talk about, she's gone, that's all there is too it" Said Anakin.
"C'mon Master" Said Ahsoka putting her hand on his shoulder.
The two of them made their way to the Jedi Council meeting where Anakin received looks from the other Jedi for his appearance as they too could feel his darker aura around him, but that was not completely unusual Anakin had always had a darker feel about him, vulnerable to his anger, to his emotions so the Jedi masters thought nothing of it. As the meeting progressed no one had any clear answers on how to resolve this issue, not even Master Yoda, the only slightly helpful answer was to put out a watch signal for Grievous and Dooku on planets loyal to the Republic. To give any leads no matter how thin they were the Jedi would investigate every lead they could get their hands on.
"We will keep our ears open and follow every lead, and spare every Jedi that we can, need I remind you while capturing Dooku and Grievous is our number one priority we still have a war to fight" Explained Mace Windu.
"The Chancellor has agreed to give the Jedi all the valuable resources we would need for the apprehension of Dooku and Grievous" Continued Mace Windu.
"Ultimate control of military action the Chancellor has, agree with it I do not, but necessary, it may be" Said Yoda.
Ashoka looked at Anakin.
"Master you're friends with the Chancellor you wouldn't have anything to do with that would you?" Whispered Ahsoka jokingly to Anakin.
"Not a chance" Was all Anakin muttered, usually he would have made a snarky remark.
"Speaking of which, where were you last night?" Again jokingly asked Ahsoka.
"Nowhere, just out" Anakin answered coldly.
Ahsoka could tell not everything was not alright, she could tell that Anakin was still grieving but had found peace in something terrible, atrocious, darker , something she couldn't put her finger on it. She was able to tell when her Master was joking and when he was serious, today he was dead serious, his cocky attitude had all but disappeared, Ahsoka wanted to desperately ask Anakin what was wrong, but she would never in front of the Jedi order. Ahsoka hung her head low as Anakin who noticed just stared at the rest of the Jedi Council with false allegiance and silent hatred in his eyes.
As the Jedi squabled all Anakin could keep his mind on was the night, it would be his second time taking down a criminal who deserved his brand of street justice. He would take the information Chancellor Palpatine fed him and take out the senators first. Better to cut off the head of the snake than deal with the small time players. As Anakin stood their and the council debated he tuned it all out, all of the voices went silent, in a sick twisted kind of way Anakin loved this new feeling of not having restrictions, the Jedi claimed to keepers of the peace and for the most part they were, going off and fighting battles on different planets however they were unwilling to take care of the problems on their homeworld.
"Now onto the second matter at hand" Said Mace Windu.
"Ah yes, mysterious the death of Senator Collandrus is" Said Yoda.
"The autopsy showed reports that the wounds inflicted were not that of a blaster, the medical droids suggested it was a lightsaber that killed him, however would the Sith be so bold as to kill another senator not long after Senator Amidala's death?" Asked Obi Wan.
"If the Sith did indeed kill Collandrus, it means that they sense the Republic's loss of faith in the Jedi, and they are turning up the pressure" Said Mace Windu before rubbing his temples.
"Dark and full of despair, these days are for the Republic" Said Yoda.
"And the growing disdain for the Jedi, the Senators have declined our offers of being their personal bodyguards" Interjected Obi Wan.
"If we do not find a solution, this Republic that has stood for over a hundred years will be thrown into anarchy" Continued Mace Windu.
"Skywalker, close you are with Chancellor Palpatine, convince him you must use his influence for the Jedi, in need these Senators are however turn down the only one who protect them, they do" Said Yoda.
"I'll do what I can master Yoda" Said Anakin, false sincerity in his voice and a small bow to the Jedi master.
By the time the council had finished nothing was accomplished, a whole afternoon and no results, this repulsed Anakin on the inside however he was glad the Council meeting was finally ending and the night was fast approaching. While walking down the hall of the Jedi temple Obi Wan stopped Anakin with his hand on his shoulder.
"This seems familiar" Said Anakin recounting their last conversation.
"Anakin I just wanted to say aside from answering master Yoda's question you didn't say a single word during the meeting, last time you seemed so eager to put forth your ideas, is anything wrong" Asked Obi Wan.
"Nothing master, I just think that if the Council isn't willing to listen to any of my ideas that I know would work, then let them scramble their brains thinking of ways to draw out both Dooku and Grievous" Said Anakin not changing his expression.
"Anakin, I want Dooku and Grievous caught just as much as you do, but we can't abandon our principles we are sworn too" Said Obi Wan with some regret in his voice.
"Master, all members of the Jedi order are supposed to be treated as equal among each other but unless you have a seat on the council it feels like they refuse to listen to anyone else's opinion other than their own" Said Anakin honestly.
"There is a reason those members are on the council, they are among the wisest and powerful members of the order" Said Obi Wan.
"I understand that, but if we worry too much about how we conduct justice we may never accomplish justice at all" Argued Anakin.
"Master I am sorry for what I said the other day, I'm still grieving for Senator Amidala" Said Anakin honestly.
"I forgive you Anakin, and I know she was dear to all of us, not only was she a staunch supporter of the Jedi but she was a good friend and a key ally in this war" Said Obi Wan with a small smile.
"Its just I feel like we can't do anything about what happened, and we continue to just sit around and hope Count Dooku and Grievous will just happen to come to us" Said Anakin honestly.
"I know Anakin, but we must have patience, something is bound to pop up, Dooku is always over confident he will not remain under the radar for long, he likes to taunt the Jedi into these situations and I believe that will be his undoing in the end" Said Obi Wan.
"I know master, now I'm going to see if I can convince Chancellor Palpatine to influence the other Senators to accept Jedi protection" Said Anakin.
"Very well good luck my friend" Said Obi Wan before departing.
Anakin made his way into the Chancellor's chambers, he was strictly there to do as Yoda said as not to arouse suspicion. When Anakin made his way to the Chancellor's office Palpatine was just looking over some paperwork, it was a few moments before Palpatine looked up and acknowledged Anakin's presence. The Chancellor met Anakin with a smile as he got up from his chair and made his way to the young Jedi Knight.
"Ah Anakin, what a pleasant surprise, however I must admit I was not expecting you at this hour" Said a cheerful Palpatine.
"Hello Chancellor, I'm afraid I come with a request from Master Yoda" Said Anakin as he gave a slight bow to Palpatine.
"Oh and what might that request be, you know I will do anything in my power to help the Jedi" Said Palpatine.
"The Jedi request to use some of your influence to put the Jedi back in Republic favor, maybe convince some of your Senator colleagues to accept the Jedi as their personal bodyguards" Explained Anakin.
"Um Anakin, I would love to however that may be a little too much, not impossible but still it will take some heavy convincing to convince them to rethink their opinions of the Jedi" Said Chancellor Palpatine, his smile disappearing.
"I know Chancellor, to be honest I am not completely on board with this request" Confessed Anakin.
"Oh and may I ask why?" Asked Palpatine.
"After all Chancellor as you said most of these senators are corrupt, they gamble, they cheat, they waste the taxpayers money they get from taxes, quite frankly I don't think most senators deserve Jedi protection" Confessed Anakin.
"You bring up a very good point my boy, however the Jedi are in the service of the Republic, but trust me my boy the corrupt one's will get what they deserve" Said Palpatine putting his hand on Anakin's shoulder.
"Yes Chancellor, I'm sorry but I must be going now" Said Anakin bowing before leaving the Chancellor's office.
"Very well have a good evening Anakin" Said Palpatine once again with a cheerful smile.
Once again in the dead of night Anakin snuck out of his Jedi quarters to carry out his goal. No one inside the Jedi temple could sense Anakin's intentions, their focus was distracted towards Dooku and Grievous. Anakin was no longer squeamish or nervous about what in his own judgment was right, his revolve was solidified when he finally reached the outside of the Jedi temple he moved with such silence and precision to make his way towards his destination. He went to the same bar from yesterday, where he knew all the whores and politicians would be, it all seemed like a fantasy to him in a sick kind of way. The young Jedi finally had an outlet for his inner rage and struggling internal conflict about what the Jedi would do and what they should be doing. When Anakin made his way to the bar, he saw a blue, long horned chubby senator flirting with a blue Tortuga prostitute. Feeling when the moment was right he walked past the senator and prostitute and whispered past the blue horned Senator.
"You really ought to be ashamed of yourself Senator, with a wife and kids at home you should spend your time with them instead with this cheap floozy" Said Anakin cloaked in his Jedi robes.
"Why don't you mind your own damn business" Said the Senator.
"If you wanna take this outside I'm perfectly fine with that" Said a cloaked Anakin with a smirk.
"Foolish boy do you know who I am?" Said the Senator.
"I know you're a loathful scumbag" Said Anakin with a concealed smirk.
"You little shit, you think you can come in here, insult me, and then expect to get away with it, you're a dead man" Said the Alien Senator.
"What's going on here?" Asked a well dressed Human, he was the Togruta prostitutes pimp.
"This little shit is trying to disrupt my good time that I paid good money for" Said the aggravated Senator.
"Is that so, alright my cloaked friend I'm gonna take you outside and teach you how to treat your Senator" Said the pimp.
"I can hardly wait" Said Anakin as he ignited his lightsaber cutting down the pimp then turning his gaze to the Senator.
The Togruta whore had disappeared in the screaming crowd, however the Senator only slowly backed away. In between the flashes of people running the opposite direction Anakin seemed to close in faster and more menacing upon his target. Still cloaked all the Senator could see was Anakin's lower face, a wicked smirk struck fear into the Senators heart as Anakin closed in. Anakin ignited his lightsaber as the Senator held up his hand in one last effort to avoid his impending doom.
"Wait, wait is it money you want, I got plenty of it, c'mon just name your price" Begged the Senator.
Without warning Anakin cut off the Senator's hand that was offering him money. The Senator screamed in pain, however his screams were swiftly silenced when Anakin with one swift slash slit the Senator's throat. The Senators last words were a couple of gurgled groans before he died. With a loud inhale Anakin was able to find his inner peace, his eyes felt heavy but in a sick and twisted way it felt good, escaping from the law was no issue for Anakin as he exited the club long before the coruscant law enforcement had arrived at the murder scene. With his face covered by his long dark cloak he looked like a menacing creature as he walked back to the Jedi temple.
Ahsoka laid sleeping in her Jedi living quarters however she was restless as she tossed and turned drifting in and out of sleep. Eventually she had gotten fed up with her restlessness as she sat up in her bed with an aggravated sigh, suddenly she heard a noise footsteps, who in the Jedi temple could be up at this time of night she wondered. Once her door had opened she caught a glimpse of Anakin's cloak heading into his living quarters. Ahsoka wanted to go to Anakin's living quarters and ask him where he had been, against her better judgement she snuck out of her living quarters, silently she opened Anakin's door. Anakin did not even notice her as she stood in his doorway, looking up Anakin eventually saw her in his doorway.
"What are you doing up? You should be getting your rest" Said Anakin trying to dismiss his Padawan.
"Master I don't wish to overstep my boundaries but I just saw you come in, I just want to know where you were" Said Ahsoka.
"Why is it any of your business?" Anakin asked coldly.
"It's my business because everyone is worried about you, me, master obi wan, many of the students who look up to you. But you keep shutting everyone out when we just want to help you" Said Ahsoka snapping.
"You can't help me... no one can" Said Anakin looking down.
"Cutting us out of your life won't help you master" Said Ahsoka as she stepped closer into Anakin's room.
Anakin remained silent not having a real good answer to Ahsoka's statement.
"Master please let me in, I can help to ease the pain in your heart" Said Ahsoka.
"Talking about her won't bring her back" Said Anakin with small tears forming in his eyes.
"Please just try" Said Ahsoka as she hugged Anakin from behind.
"She...she just meant so much to me, everytime I think of her it feels like my heart is being squeezed...I just miss her so much" Sobbed Anakin.
Anakin turned around to face Ahsoka and they embraced each other as Anakin sobbed onto Ahsoka's shoulder while she stroked the back of his hair. The two then embraced each other standing in the middle of Anakin's room the only noise that could be heard was Anakin's sobs that were becoming short and more controlled. Anakin was slowly gaining his composure back though his breathing was still shaky, before both of them knew it their faces were only inches apart, not even noticing that Ahsoka's hand had moved to Anakin's cheek. For a moment the two just stood there in total silence, no longer to control her urges Ahsoka slowly pushed her lips onto Anakin's. The reality of what was happening was starting to snap in, Anakin wanted to pull away but the warm feeling of her lips on his was too irresistible. Soon enough Anakin was lost as both their tongues danced in each others mouths, as Ahsoka was grabbing Anakin's tunic to pull him closer.
Anakin's eyes went wide suddenly realized what was happening.
"Ahsoka I can't believe you just did that" Said Anakin as he pulled away.
"I'm sorry Master, I don't know what came over me, but I just felt this burning feeling in my heart whenever I'm around you" Said Ahsoka.
"You can't be saying that I'm your master and your my apprentice, we can't be doing this" Said Anakin as he tried to get up from his bed.
"No please don't go Master, you have no idea it hurt me to see you in such pain, and it unbearable to see you go through this on your own because of how much I...love you" Admitted Ahsoka.
"What did you say?" Asked Anakin in disbelief.
"I said I've been in love with you ever since I first met you" Said Ahsoka.
"This can't be we're master and apprentice what will people think" Said Anakin.
"No one has to know" Said Ahsoka desperate for Ankain's touch.
"As long as I'm with you I know we can get through these terrible times together" Said Ahsoka before pressing her lips to Anakin's once more.
The two still had their lips locked together when they fell onto Anakin's bed, slowly Ahsoka started to slip off Anakin's robe as well as his tunic, her hands were examining every inch of his chiseled chest and abs. Lost in an uncontrollable passion Anakin unclasped Ahsoka's bra and unzipped her short skirt, once Ahsoka's bra fell to the floor Anakin had full view of her young supple breasts, without thinking Anakin began sucking and playing with Ahsoka's breasts making little moans escape her mouth. Eventually Anakin sat up pressing his chest against hers, kissing and sucking on Ahsoka's neck while she held the back of his head.
"Are you sure this is what you want" Moaned Anakin.
"Oh god Anakin I've wanted this for so long" Moaned Ahsoka.
Anakin remained silent but still willing, Ahsoka pushed him back on his back before she started to unbutton the seam of his pants revealing his underwear and the huge bulge pressing against the cloth. Without pause or hesitation Ahsoka grabbed ahold of Anakin's rock hard member and began stroking his slowly as started licking and kissing Anakin's neck making him groan in ecstasy. The two were basically grabbing at each other, wanting each other, needing each other's touch as Ahsoka ran her free hand up and down his muscular arms. Sensing the time was right Ahsoka removed her panties and was soon on top of Anakin his member only rubbing against her soaking womanhood, Ahsoka took Anakin's member in her hands before inserting him inside of her. A gasp escaped Ahsoka's mouth, while a hard grunt only escaped Anakin's mouth, the sensation was unbelievable, both their bodies were responding to it, their bodies now connected as Anakin thrusted himself in. Anakin grabbed onto Ahsoka's hips as he thrusted and she bounced up and down on his long and hard member, as she moaned and called his name she could tell this was definitely working for him. He sat up and began kissing her neck again and letting his hands explore her chest as the two continued their love making, the slight touch of his cold hands sent chills up Ahsoka's spine. The two were then in a naked sweaty embrace their bodies pressing against each other as both were close to reaching their climax, and with one giant thrust Anakin released all he could as Ahsoka let out a silent moan as her walls tightened and shook around Anakin's member. The pleasure tingling throughout both their bodies.
Both Anakin and Ahsoka now laid next to each other, both of them trying to catch their breath. Anakin was at a loss for words he couldn't believe what he had done but he could not deny that it felt amazing, he just laid there with Ahsoka wrapping her arms around him. There were so many emotions he felt in that moment he couldn't decide on which one described how he was feeling. But exhaustion was catching up with the young Jedi Master, it wasn't long before he closed his eyes and was fast asleep.
In the morning Anakin was the first to wake up with Ahsoka still attached to him. The memory of last night flashed in his mind in a millisecond, he broke from her grasp and sat on the side of the bed contemplating what he had done. He felt terrible guilt for as if he were betraying Padme, he thought to himself hoping Padme would forgive him. However he did have some feelings for his apprentice and did think about being intimate with her before but never acted upon it until now. Ahsoka was beginning to wake up as Anakin turned to look at her, her morning voice always brought a smile to his face, she crawled across the bed to get behind him just to wrap her arms around him and nuzzled on his neck. It felt good to him he couldn't deny the connection they had, he decided to lose himself in the moment.
"Ahsoka you were terrific" Said Anakin.
"Well I had a good master" Said Ahsoka before kissing Anakin's cheek.
"We better get dressed before the others start wondering where we are" Said Anakin as he got dressed.
"You're right hopefully nothing major has happened yet" Said Ahsoka.
However as she opened the blinds the sight made both of them gasp. The sky of coruscant was littered with separatist warships with multiple droid battleships, Droids were dropping out of the sky in droves landing on the streets and shooting at anything that moved. Both Anakin and Ahsoka sprinted to the Jedi council where most the Jedi were standing and planning a counter attack.
"What's going on?" Asked Anakin in alarm.
"Coruscant is under attack" Said Master Windu.