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The Temple courier arrived at Anakin's quarters just as he was headed off to saber practice. He frowned slightly as he accepted the envelop, which contained a politely worded order to appear before the Council the next day. A shiver of apprehension went down his spine, but he quickly dismissed it. The next day, Anakin went through his routine of classes and practice and meditation before his meeting with the Council. He entered and looked around the chambers, expecting to see Obi-Wan, but he was nowhere in sight. The shiver of apprehension returned.
It grew larger as Yoda cleared his throat and began, "Padawan Skywalker, brought you here we have to discuss a matter that has been brought to our attention." Anakin waited warily as Mace Windu continued, "The Council has been informed that you and Senator Amidala are married. Is this true?" One didn't need the Force to sense the shock and anger rolling off Anakin in waves. Yoda said sternly, "Padawan! Control yourself you will!" Anakin took several deep breaths before he trusted himself to speak. He finally managed, "Who told you..that?"
Master Windu said, "That is not the issue here, Anakin. Are you and Senator Amidala married?"
After several seconds of silence, Anakin finally admitted, "Yes." Master Windu sighed as Yoda said, "Highly irregular, this is. Meditate on this, the Council must."
Master Windu then said, "That will be all for now, Anakin. Return to your quarters, and we will contact you when a decision has been reached."
"But I leave for On'ab in the morning," Anakin was quick to remind them.
"And it's too late to find a replacement," volunteered Ki-Adi-Mundi.
"Very well," Yoda spoke. "Have a decision when you return, the Council will."
Anakin breathed a sigh of relief. 'At least they aren't kicking me off the mission,' he thought grimly.
"Don't be too relieved, Padawan," said Yoda amusedly. "In much trouble, you still are."
Anakin blushed at having his thoughts read so easily. He bowed his head, saying, "Yes, Master," before turning to leave. As he made his way back to his quarters, the shock began to wear off to be replaced by a burning anger with the person who'd betrayed him. By the time he reached his quarters, he was in a rage. He grabbed his cloak and stormed out. He had to talk to Padme.
A/N: Thanks to my reviewer! Next chapter will be up soon; in the meantime I hope you enjoy this one!
The Temple courier arrived at Anakin's quarters just as he was headed off to saber practice. He frowned slightly as he accepted the envelop, which contained a politely worded order to appear before the Council the next day. A shiver of apprehension went down his spine, but he quickly dismissed it. The next day, Anakin went through his routine of classes and practice and meditation before his meeting with the Council. He entered and looked around the chambers, expecting to see Obi-Wan, but he was nowhere in sight. The shiver of apprehension returned.
It grew larger as Yoda cleared his throat and began, "Padawan Skywalker, brought you here we have to discuss a matter that has been brought to our attention." Anakin waited warily as Mace Windu continued, "The Council has been informed that you and Senator Amidala are married. Is this true?" One didn't need the Force to sense the shock and anger rolling off Anakin in waves. Yoda said sternly, "Padawan! Control yourself you will!" Anakin took several deep breaths before he trusted himself to speak. He finally managed, "Who told you..that?"
Master Windu said, "That is not the issue here, Anakin. Are you and Senator Amidala married?"
After several seconds of silence, Anakin finally admitted, "Yes." Master Windu sighed as Yoda said, "Highly irregular, this is. Meditate on this, the Council must."
Master Windu then said, "That will be all for now, Anakin. Return to your quarters, and we will contact you when a decision has been reached."
"But I leave for On'ab in the morning," Anakin was quick to remind them.
"And it's too late to find a replacement," volunteered Ki-Adi-Mundi.
"Very well," Yoda spoke. "Have a decision when you return, the Council will."
Anakin breathed a sigh of relief. 'At least they aren't kicking me off the mission,' he thought grimly.
"Don't be too relieved, Padawan," said Yoda amusedly. "In much trouble, you still are."
Anakin blushed at having his thoughts read so easily. He bowed his head, saying, "Yes, Master," before turning to leave. As he made his way back to his quarters, the shock began to wear off to be replaced by a burning anger with the person who'd betrayed him. By the time he reached his quarters, he was in a rage. He grabbed his cloak and stormed out. He had to talk to Padme.
A/N: Thanks to my reviewer! Next chapter will be up soon; in the meantime I hope you enjoy this one!