Obi-Wan walked into the center of the Jedi Council Chamber and bowed to the members of the council. Once the formalities were finished, Jedi Master Mace Windu called the meeting to order.
"Knight Kenobi, I assume you know why we have called you here today?"
"Yes Master, you wish to discuss the behavior of my former Padawan, Knight Skywalker."
"Yes, the boy is very talented, but this obsession with following the old Jedi Code is going to drive us all insane."
"Masters, although the code does have its good points, why were no adjustments made over the years to the obsolete portions?"
Ki Adi Mundi interjected, "Because we never saw a need to change the code. Most Jedi disregard the more old fashioned parts of the code. The code is seen as guidance for our actions, but not as the law of our lives. Only Knight Skywalker seems to take the code seriously."
"Well, in his defense, this council did request that I drill him rigorously in the code during his training."
"Yes, yes. Thought it best, we did," replied Master Yoda.
"Yes, I understand the concerns the council had about Anakin and the dark side, but I think we would all agree that he has proven he will not fall prey to the charms of the dark side. After all, he did vanquish the Sith. Now we are living with the consequences of his unique training program."
As Obi-Wan finished his speech, the entire council chamber fell into silence as all members contemplated this statement.
"He must unlearn, what he has learned," Master Yoda replied, breaking the silence.
A murmur rang around the chamber. "But Master Yoda, how can we change Anakin's mind about the code. He seems to be set in his ways," replied Obi-Wan.
"Train him to use the code, we did. Now show him there is more to life, we must."
"How should we do that?"
"Not we, Obi-Wan. Show him, you must. His teacher, you were."
Master Windu interjected, "He trusts and admires you. It will be easier for him to learn from you. However, you will need to be subtle. If Anakin suspects that we are trying to force a change in his behavior, he might resist. It could confuse the boy and lead to far worse consequences than those we face today."
"Subtle? How should I do that? I do not know how!" Exclaimed Obi-Wan.
"Use your feelings Obi-Wan, and find a way to train him, you will." Replied Master Yoda.
Silence fell upon the chamber again as Obi-Wan stared at the diminutive Jedi Master.
"Very well master, I will do what I feel is right." With that, Obi-Wan bowed to the council and left the chamber.
Meanwhile, back in the council chamber Master Shaak Ti voiced a concern. "Do you think Obi-Wan will succeed in his task? We were the ones who sanctioned Anakin's training program, isn't it too late to change now."
Master Windu sighed, "We were incorrect when we dictated that training plan. Now we have a Jedi who knows nothing but work. That is unhealthy. Anakin destroyed the Sith for us, now it is our turn to repay him for his service. He suffered a hard life before coming to the Temple, and has worked hard in the tasks we have set before him. It is now time that he find some joy and happiness in his life."
"But what if he's happy already?" questioned Master Shaak Ti.
"If he's happy, its because he has been brainwashed by our training program to think he is happy. We must now repair that mistake and show Anakin a broader view of the Galaxy rather than the strict limitations of the old Jedi Code. In the end, he must choose his own path, but we owe it to him to show him all the possibilities his life could take." Replied Master Windu.
With that the council adjourned, all hoping that they had made the correct decision about Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker.