The next morning Anakin awoke to a bright light shining directly at him which was the sun. He turned to his right to see Padme sleeping peacefully on the bed beside him. He quickly gave her a light peck on the chick and went for a shower. After that, he whispered good bye to Padme, so as not to disturb her sleep, and set off towards the Jedi temple.
After he arrived"Good morning master…you look tired……what have you been doing without my knowing."
"Nothing much of course. Just a little reading up to do about our next mission."
"Now…….hold on master…..we have another mission already? But we just got back yesterday."
"Well, unless you wish to stay here and let me go alone, you are welcomed to come"
"Of course I will master but it's just that Padme will be very upset. We haven't been seeing each other for months now. At least wait til tomorrow"
"I didn't say it was today nor tomorrow now did I?
Anakin shook his head while realising his embarassing mistake.
" Don't worry Anakin, the mission will be held two weeks from now, but til then, you will have to train a lot harder since this mission won't be the same as the usual ones we do"
"Why is this one much different from the others master?"
"You remember your old friend don't you? Xanatos if I'm right. Well it seems that he has chosen the ways of the dark force and has taken his lightsaber with him. We must find him as soon as possible before he makes allies with those that have stronger powers than him."
"But I can't afford to kill him or even take him down….He's my best friend"
"But he has turned to the dark side. Bury your feelings deep down Anakin. They might betray you and you know it can."
Anakin bit his lips as he tried not to show his anger. He felt a sense of anger and betrayal by his old friend but there was nothing he could do. After a few minutes of silence, Anakin finally spoke."
"Very well master. I will assist you in this mission to bring him down."
"Thank you Anakin. Now if you don't mind, follow me to the meet the Jedi council. We must let them know that we have chosen this mission."
"Very well master"