Vader's second chance

A Star wars story

Chapter 17

Disclaimer: Disney owns everything except my plot.

Hello there everyone and welcome back to the story. Before we begin, I'd like to thank all of you for your support because we just broke 20k views! Thank you all for being so amazing! Quick disclaimer: The prologue is pretty long today and the next paragraph is only focusing on stuff I have planned, which you don't have to read right away, or at all. If you aren't interested then just skip the next paragraph.

So, future plans. While researching stuff for the story I figured out that we are extremely far behind in terms of the show's timeline so some events that don't involve our main characters might be overlooked. Also, I finally found out when "Rookies" takes place and I have something cooking up regarding that. Anyways, for the time being, we'll stick to some more interactions between our heroes in the Jedi Temple before skipping over some stuff and taking a look at the battle of Christophsis. Trust me, this slow-moving plot thing I got going on is necessary, at least for now. Right now I just want Anakin to have the time to actually train Ahsoka in the Temple, instead of teaching her stuff mid-battle. The same goes for Obi Wan and Luke, who is about to realize how much he has yet to learn.

Okay, future planning is over. Now, about today's chapter. We're going to start this chapter with one of Anakin's nightmares, because why not? To make things clear, this is not a premonition from the Force, but something else that will be useful later. Then we'll continue with a small chat between Obi Wan and the two Skywalkers and then we'll wrap today's chapter up with an interaction between Anakin and Ahsoka. So, without further ado, let's jump right into the story!

Jedi Temple, the day after chapter 16, Anakin's point of view:

When I woke up I realized that I wasn't in my room anymore. I scanned the unfamiliar area I had found myself in and I saw the silhouette of a man, Obi Wan and Padme on a lava planet with tons of volcanoes. Smoke and magma was littered throughout the planet's surface and I could feel the heat that was engulfing us all. Padme was lying on the floor, unconscious and Obi Wan was fighting with the third person. I tried as hard as I could to see what his face looked like, but I couldn't. Every time I tried, Obi Wan's opponent was unrecognizable, as if this dream, yeah, this is probably a dream, didn't want me to find out who it was. I decided to take the "Skywalker approach", as Padme likes to call it, and I yelled at them.

Anakin-Hey! Obi Wan! Hey, can you hear me?

When I received no answer I started running towards them, but they went deeper inside whatever facility we were on. I went in the same direction they did and then I saw them fight. They were dueling and they were serious about it. In all honesty, had I not been worried about Obi Wan's life, I would have just found somewhere to sit and enjoy the spectacle. Because that was the only way this fight could be described. This, this was unlike any other duel I had ever seen or been a part of. It wasn't just two men fighting for their lives, it was a perfect combination of emotion and lightsaber swinging action. In fact, I could have sworn this was the kind of thing that would be in a holonet movie! The fight continued as they went outside and I ran after them, not wanting to fall behind. I ran outside and noticed that they were standing on a balcony of some sort and just as I was about to reach them a nearby volcano exploded, spreading lava everywhere. I threw myself behind the nearest pillar, hoping that the lava wouldn't burn me too much, but the fiery liquid never came. Instead, when I opened my eyes I was standing on a small hill near the riverbank. I scanned my surroundings and saw them standing on two moving platforms, which were levitating just above the fiery river that was threatening to kill them both. I immediately started sprinting towards them and ended up overhearing part of their conversation.

?-I should have known the Jedi were plotting to take over!

Obi Wan-From the Sith! Chancellor Palpatine is evil!

?-From my point of view the Jedi are evil!

Obi Wan-Well then you are lost!

When I reached them, the duel was nearing its end and it what an end it was. Obi Wan jumped off the platform he was standing on and on to the small hill by the lava river's side. His opponent tried to jump over him…and miserably failed. Obi Wan, not having much of a choice, cut off his left arm and both of his legs mid jump, probably expecting him to land beside him. Unfortunately for the opponent, the man's body tumbled down the hillside and stopped right next to the riverbank, which was close enough for him to catch on fire. Suddenly everything was hurting, I didn't know why, but my body felt like I was the one burning instead of the other man. I collapsed on the rocky ground and the last three words I heard were the ones the man told my master.

?-I hate you!

I awoke once again, this time in my bed and I was covered in sweat. I gave a quick look at my surroundings and when I saw no danger, I took a moment to catch my breath. After standing still for a bit and then taking a hot shower I decided to see what Luke and Obi Wan were up to. When I entered the common area I saw that they were having breakfast and decided to join them. I made a sandwich for myself and sat next to Luke.

Luke-Good morning Anakin.

Anakin-Good morning Luke. Morning master.

Obi Wan-Good morning Anakin, but may I remind you that I'm not your master anymore?

Anakin-You'll always be my old, grumpy and flight-despising master Obi Wan.

Obi Wan-Well Anakin, you'll always be my young Padawan, who evolved from a kind boy to a great and loving man.

Anakin-Wow. I didn't know that you were so sappy.

Obi Wan-The one time I say something nice…

Luke-I think he appreciates it. Don't you Anakin?

Anakin-Yeah, I sure do.

Obi Wan-Great. Now, Luke told me you wanted to talk?

Anakin-Ah, that. Well, I was thinking of getting a Padawan.

Obi Wan-What?

Anakin-Yeah, I didn't think I'd ever see the day when someone called me "Master". Just imagine it for a second. "Master Skywalker"…Yeah, that does sound pretty good.

Obi Wan-So, no excitement about passing down your knowledge?

Anakin-I'm pretty sure that's a requirement in order to apply for the title.

Luke-I'm pretty sure you don't apply.

Anakin-You get the point. In all seriousness, I met this youngling yesterday and she's a really cool kid. She's a lot like me and…

Obi Wan-Like you? My friend, I don't think the galaxy can handle two Anakins.

Luke-Hey! I'm his son! The galaxy is handling two of him.

Obi Wan-Yes, and it's barely holding together as it is! Force knows what will happen if we get a third one!

Everyone laughed at the joke and Obi Wan smiled. It was the first real smile I've seen on his face since the start of the war, and boy was I glad to look at it again. After we all calmed down I continued talking about taking Ahsoka as a Padawan learner while trying to ignore the fact that Luke was barely managing to suppress a laugh.

Anakin-I'm serious you guys! I think I can teach her a lot of things and besides, who is better for an unconventional student than the most unconventional Jedi in the Order?

Obi Wan-Huh…I wasn't expecting a solid argument.

Luke-That's the point, Sergeant.

Obi Wan-Sergeant?

Luke-Yeah, it's a joke me and Rouge Squadron had. I can tell the story if you want. It's pretty funny actually.

Anakin-You can tell us later.

Obi Wan-Anakin, all joking aside, I recall you once told me that a Padawan would only slow you down. Am I mistaken?

Anakin-Well master let me ask you this. When you and I bonded during lessons how did you feel?

Obi Wan-…Honestly, I felt happy. I was glad I could pass my knowledge down to someone and I really liked teaching you things, even if they were simple lessons, because of how much fun we had together.

Anakin-Well, are you really going to deny me the chance for such a wonderful experience?

Obi Wan-…No. You're right, I can't do that. You have my support Anakin and you should go talk to Master Yoda about this to get his permission.

Anakin-Thanks Obi Wan! I'll catch you later!

Obi Wan-…wait a minute…Anakin!

Anakin-What?

Obi Wan-Did you just use my emotions against me?

Anakin-Did I now? How interesting…perhaps there is emotion after all…

I ran away before Obi Wan could come up with an answer and while leaving, I could hear Luke's laughter filling the room.

Half an hour later, Ahsoka's point of view:

Caleb and I were in the Temple's gardens, casually talking about his new master when I noticed a silhouette standing in the entrance. I looked towards it and saw that it was Master Plo and I walked over to him, curious. He told me he wanted to talk to me for a moment and Caleb mumbled something about having to study and quickly left. I waved goodbye to him and followed Master Plo to a nearby bench, where he told me to sit down.

Ahsoka-Master, is something wrong?

Plo Koon-No 'Soka, nothing is wrong. I just wanted to be the first one to tell you about the good news.

Ahsoka-What news?

Plo Koon-You have a new master.

Ahsoka-Someone chose me? Wait, is it you?

Plo Koon-No 'Soka, is isn't me. I wanted to take you as a Padawan, but after talking about it with him and Master Yoda, we realized he was the best choice.

Master Plo looked to the side and motioned for someone to come closer and out of all people, Master Skywalker approached us!

Anakin-Hello there!

Plo Koon-'Soka, I believe you know Anakin.

Ahsoka-Yeah I do.

Anakin-So, surprise I suppose.

Ahsoka-You picked me?

Anakin-Why wouldn't I? From what Master Plo has told me, you are a good kid, you certainly know how to hold your own in a sparring match and you aren't the most conventional youngling in the Order either.

Ahsoka-…

Anakin-Relax. I'm not the most conventional Master either.

Plo Koon-Knight.

Anakin-Thanks for reminding me.

Plo Koon-I'm doing you a favor. If Mace finds out someone called you a Jedi Master he's going to be very irritated.

Anakin-Of course he will. That's the point, you know.

Ahsoka-So, are we going on a mission? Wait no, where are we going? Am I going to meet Master Kenobi?

Anakin-Whoa. Take it easy, little one. One thing at a time.

Ahsoka-…Sorry, I'm just a bit excited.

Anakin-It's fine Ahsoka.

Ahsoka-I mean, you are a war hero and…

Anakin-Thanks, but as I said, it's fine.

Ahsoka-Alright. So, can I meet Master Kenobi?

Anakin- Yes, you can. I'm sure he'd love to meet you.

Ahsoka-Thanks!

My new Master and I walked out of the gardens and when I looked back at Master Plo, I could swear I him smiling behind his mask.

So, this chapter was a bit longer than usual, but I feel like it was worth it. Anakin's dream will be tackled in the next chapter, but if you guys look back to chapter 10, you'll find the explanation there. It's not explicitly stated, but it is pretty obvious (it has to do with something Obi Wan experienced). Now, about Ahsoka. Right now, we're about two months in the Clone wars, so Ahsoka is nearly 14 at this point, which I believe is when the younglings that haven't been chosen to become Padawans go to the Agri Corps (correct me if I'm wrong). So, originally, the entire Plo-Anakin conversation was going to be a part of this chapter but in order to do that I would have had to split this chapter in two, and I realized that it was better this way. Lastly, expect some Vader/Anakin confrontation in the next chapter. He won't find out the truth for some time but there will be a duel between them. You guys just have to wait and see. Anyways, I'll see you in the next chapter, but until then, May the Force be with you. Oh, and don't forget to review this chapter, because I am in need of feedback right now.