We're getting so close to finishing this story (at least in writing. We still have quite a few chapters to update with). And oh boy, wait until you see what happens.

In the meantime, enjoy this update!

Surprised was a very broad term to the emotions of the Jedi Council. As soon as Anakin and Ahsoka walked in, flanked by a small puppy that sang of Obi-Wan's Force signature, the entire council seemed to freeze in time for several minutes.

Yoda broke the silence with a soft chuckle. Several of the other members stifled laughter and giggles. Mace Windu looked horrified, standing up and circling the small dog.

Obi-Wan was not amused. He growled at Master Yoda, who promptly whacked him with his glimmer stick (not too hard though; even the Grandmaster Yoda had to admit his great-grand padawan was a cute puppy). "A dog you are, yes. Jedi remain. Growling, solve the problem, will not."

'Yes, Great-grand-master.' Obi-Wan whimpered softly from the tap but shook his thoughts back together. 'I am having a small bit of trouble… remaining about my wits.'

Master Windu tried to pick up the small dog, but Obi-Wan darted between his legs and up to his empty chair. He jumped up on it and sat down, looking at the black and white Jedi.

Internally all of the Jedi thought it was the most adorable thing they had ever seen, but all managed to distract themselves or contain their emotions within.

"This is a great concern to the Jedi, and to the Republic. What could turn a Jedi Master into… well, a puppy?" Mace managed to speak first, his face as straight as ever. "Obi-Wan? What exactly happened?"

'I was walking through the forest with Wooley when-' Obi-Wan's voice suddenly cut off and he scratched a spot behind his ear. He did this for about ten seconds before looking around at the council, a tad confused. 'What were we talking about again?'

Yoda resisted the urge to roll his eyes. "Mind of a puppy, you have. Short attention span, yes?"

'And a few other problems.'

Anakin scoffed. "Like chasing every transport that flew past us. I had to put him on a leash until we got in the temple."

"But how did you get in this state?" Mace tried again to get an answer.

Obi-Wan laid on his stomach and placed his head on his crossed paws. 'Wooley and I were in the forest scouting. We were just heading back when I felt a small discrepancy in the Force. It wasn't dangerous or anything so I pushed it aside. I thought it was an animal or something. I turned to follow Wooley… and then I blacked out. I woke up like this.'

Anakin interrupted his Master, "And he is just getting stranger and stranger. Sometimes he's himself and other times…"

Obi-Wan suddenly stood up and dove off his chair. He looked under his paws and made a small whimper before barking and chasing a small moth around the room. Ahsoka began to chase after him calling, "Sit! Obi-Wan, sit down! Stop it! Bad dog!" and a few other commands. Puppy Obi-Wan didn't seem to hear her and finally caught the moth in his mouth.

He then spat it out and everyone heard the Jedi's mental freak out about how he almost swallowed a bug.

"That happens." Anakin finished.

The Council began to discuss what to do with the dog. He was obviously not completely Obi-Wan, as the animal's instincts were strong enough to overtake him for a brief period of time. And when he wasn't chasing his tail or trying to chew on the furniture, Obi-Wan insisted on not being placed in the med bay while the Jedi tried to reverse the situation. And a stubborn Obi-Wan was hard to dissuade indeed.

'The Force did this. It can undo it when deemed necessary. I refuse to leave the 212th and the war because of this situation… although I suppose another Jedi may be needed to oversee… myself.'

The debate took hours. The decision took even longer. Near the end, Obi-Wan ended up falling asleep from the pure exhaustion of trying to keep focused. Ahsoka held him in her arms and curled up in the corner, also tired from chasing the dog around.

The Council came to a decision just as the sun was setting.

"Remain with Skywalker, Obi-Wan will. 212th, placed under you. Help in any way, Obi-Wan will." Yoda gave a grim nod.

Mace Windu continued, "The 501st will still be under you. Commander Tano will help with any gaps in the system. While you're in the field, the Temple will look into this… puppy transformation."

"So…" Anakin pinched his nose. "I'm dog-sitting?"

Yoda chuckled. "Dog treats, you will need."

"Great… Come on, Snips." Anakin turned around and exited the room. Ahsoka flinched awake before sprinting after her master, dog in her arms.

Cody blinked at the dog, who was sitting on the holo-table in the command room of The Negotiator. General Skywalker stood behind him, his expression just annoyed as Cody felt.

"So… the Jedi can't reverse this?"

"They're investigating and your General is refusing to remain in the temple."

Cody and Wooley shared a look of annoyance. 'Kriffing stubborn Jedi…' "And we're in charge of him?"

General Skywalker gave a shrug. "I'm taking charge of both the 501st and 212th, and since we're stationed on the same planet, it shouldn't be too difficult. But I will be relying on you," he pointed at the commander and captain, "to keep your men together during this… strange occurrence."

"Yes, sir!" Cody and Wooley snapped to stiff attention before being dismissed from the command center.

As soon as they were out of earshot, Wooley shook his head, "I've got a bad feeling about this…"

"Don't we all, Wooley. Don't we all…"

We've all got a bad feeling about this Wooley. Or at least, I think we do.

What do y'all think?