Well guys, here I am back at it. I'd like to thank you all for the support you've shown me. It's been great. Honestly I was afraid this story wouldn't go over well.

Anyways, to answer a question from Reviewer Andrew Hubbard. Yes, it will be a combo of Cannon and Legends. I'm already going AU with the fact that they realize what's happening, so I'm going to access as much info as I can for back story and such. I hope that is okay with you guys. I'm also going to change a few things around, such as it not being Anakin and Kenobi who learn about Tyranus.

Anyways, thanks again guys!

Fortunate Son, out!


Rex hadn't expected to be returning to the Jedi temple so soon. Apparently, those Jedi code crackers were good at what they did. He, along with Commander Cody, had gotten over here in speeder bikes as soon as he'd received the call from General Skywalker. Both were eager to get to the bottom of this inhibitor chip mess.

"Impressive… The Jedi live a humble lifestyle in the field… didn't expect such a fancy joint." Cody said beside him as he walked.

"Trust me… I didn't either. I knew the place was massive… but they weren't lying when they say it's a temple." Rex said with a nod.

"Yeah. What do you think it is the Jedi found?" Cody questioned.

"Can't say for sure… but… whatever it is it can't be good based on how General Skywalker was actin'."

Cody just nodded in silence. Rex was too focused, still torn up on Fives death to be in much of a mood to talk. He wanted answers. He wanted his brothers safe from whatever this was. Something that they couldn't fight against. He pressed the button that Anakin had, and soon the lift had taken them up to the waiting area before the council's chamber.

No one was waiting on them outside, but it wasn't long before the door opened and General Kenobi stepped out. "Rex… Cody?" The General took a moment to shake his head and smile some. "I should've known. Come in. There is much to discuss." He said as he made way for both to come in. The room was much the same, the few Generals who had originally appeared via hologram were gone. Yet someone new was here. Senator Amidala, and she was standing right next to General Skywalker. Actually she was leaning against him.

"Is that everyone?" General Windu asked. When no one objected otherwise he nodded, "Good. Well, Knight Skywalker. I feel some proper introductions here are in order. Just to clear it up for those who do not know. And then we can get down to business."

Maybe it was his imagination, but Rex was certain that the Jedi High General had a certain smirk on his face as he looked to General Skywalker, who cleared his throat.

"Ah, yes… well. Everyone, I would like to properly introduce you to my wife. Padme Amidala Skywalker."

Rex blinked for a moment. Did he have something crazy in his ear? He didn't pretend to know the full business of the Jedi, but everyone. Everyone. Knew that Jedi don't tie the knot, as it were. Something about it going against the book.

Of course, General Skywalker had never been one for doing things by the book.

"Well… General. I do believe I owe Kix a hundred credits. I do believe you've now officially broken every last rule in the book." Rex said as he shook his head some. He was surprised to hear a chuckle come from off to his side, where General Kenobi was.

"I think we can be honest here Rex. Anakin is throwing the old book away and writing a new one as he goes." The Jedi General said, smirking some.

"I only learned from the best Master." Anakin replied in his usual banter. Rex was long used to this by now, the two Generals constantly having debates, arguments, or contests of some sort.

He watched as the Senator rolled her eyes, "Okay, I think that's quite enough you two." She said, smiling some before turning respectfully to the Jedi Council.

"Master Jedi. I thank you for inviting me here. But, other than the revelation of my marriage to Anakin. May I ask why you've called us here?" She asked, giving them a slight bow.

"We've recently uncovered some troubling news. Today, one of Knight Skywalker and Captain Rex's troopers was killed for attempting to assassinate the Chancellor." Master Windu began. "But… there is more to it than that. Before the trooper was killed… he uncovered a plot against the Republic and the Jedi. The Chancellor unfortunately, is at the core of this plot."

Rex stiffened, and he could hear a gasp come from the Senator as she leaned into General Skywalker some more.

"And you're certain of this?" Senator Amidala… errr… Skywalker asked.

"Certain we are… employed by the Sith, we believe Chancellor Palpatine to be. Our proof, in the orders held within the clones control chip, it is." Yoda said. Obi Wan handed them each three data pads, with the list of one hundred and fifty contingencies in it. The more Rex read of them… the more it sickened him. He growled when he came to Order Sixty-six.

"T… that kriffing worthless piece of Shab! He's planned from day one to use us like a bunch of clankers!" Rex suddenly let loose, something that was rare for him. His teeth grit.

"It's okay Rex. We aren't going to let this stand by." Anakin told him. While Rex did bite down on his temper, it still was there. Seething down in his gut like he'd eaten something bad.

"We should go to the senate. We could arrest him now for this. I could bring this before the Senate, since there are orders in here for our disposal as well." Padme said, but Anakin and the other Jedi didn't seem to agree.

"Not yet we can't Senator Amidala. Palpatine has quite steadily turned the people of the Republic against the Jedi. They aren't outright opposed to the Jedi yet. But if we barged in there and demanded his arrest without anything short of concrete evidence. He would have no trouble twisting it into an attempt by the Jedi and a few Senators to overthrow the Republic." Obi-Wan explained.

"We know we could bring it forward with what we have so far… but so far there's nothing tracing Palpatine to the creation of these bio-chips. In fact,… the only person we know of who ordered the creation of the clone army was Master Sifo Dyas. He apparently ordered its creation shortly before he was killed." Obi Wan told them.

"So… there is currently nothing indicating that Chancellor Palpatine had a part in this or with the Sith?" He heard the Senator ask.

"I'm afraid not. But… we do have a lead. From what the Kaminoans have told us, there was a second Jedi with Sifo Dyas. We should see what we can find out about this second 'Jedi', since they would most likely be the one who had provided them with both Jango Fett for the cloning template and with the inhibitor Chip." Shaak Ti said.

"Find the second Jedi we must." Yoda said, "Also, find who codded the chips, necessary it is. Discover more info that way, we can."

They all nodded in agreement.

"In the meantime, I'll hold some meetings with any councilors I know to be sympathetic to the Jedi. We'll need all the support we can get to do this properly." Senator Amidala said.

Rex nodded, "I'd like to start getting the Five Oh First bio-chip free."

"As would I with the Two Twelve." Cody added.

Yoda nodded, "Hmm, agreed it is. Master's Plo Koon and Mundi. Search for the truth behind this second Jedi you shall. Master Ti, use your station on Kamino to search for information you should. Master Kenobi, Knight Skywalker, begin removing the chips from you clone troopers you should. Find out, the Chancellor cannot." Yoda warned.

"Understood Master… I think I have an idea for that. Ever since the temple bombing people have claimed that the Jedi should allow clones to garrison here. It would only make sense that two crack units would be assigned to an easier R&R duty while they recover from a deployment." Anakin said, Rex instantly caught on to his General's planning.

"I must say I agree with General Skywalkers line of though General Yoda. The Five Oh First and the Two Twelve could alternate between guard duty and recovery. It would give our shinny's some experience in guard duty and perimeter defense." Rex said. "Wouldn't you agree, General Kenobi, Cody?"

The two agreed, and Rex could see the stoic Grand Master smile and chuckle some.

"Hmhmhmhmm. A good idea this is. For the time being, approve I do. One month apiece, enough I feel should be until our own temple guard is strengthened." Yoda said with a nod. That would be more than enough, considering how fast the Jedi had removed it from him while having to find the kriffing thing, they'd be all the much faster now that they knew what to look for. He could probably get a company of men through the surgery a day. More if the droids worked round the clock.

"Good. Good. Late it is, dismissed you all are. Expand on our plans, tomorrow we shall." The General said, to which Rex nodded, snapping to attention along with Cody. The other Jedi nodded, standing up.

"Grand Master Yoda, if I may." The Senator interjected, to which Yoda smiled.

"Go with you, your husband may Senator. Good for each other you are, sense this in the force, I do." Yoda said with another chuckle. "The Force, guiding us it is. With us, I am sure it is." He said, bidding them all a good night.


Anakin was practically pulled by his wife into their Republica 500 appartment, he soon found himself standing in the middle of it, arms wrapped around her as her arms wrapped around him and her head rested against his chest. He could feel joy radiating from her.

"Ani… I'm so happy they accepted us. And our children." She said softly. Anakin smiled even more as he held her close, focusing on her force signature.

"I know Padme… I was so scared of what would happen until Master Jinn spoke with us. I was certain I would be removed from the Order." He said as he rubbed her back.

She nodded some, remaining silent. He could feel some regret drift into her and it instantly worried him. "Padme… what's wrong?" He asked.

"Supreme Chancellor Palpatine… I trusted him so much. He convinced me to take up the vote to replace Chancellor Valorum. To get him elected as Supreme Chancellor. It sickens me to think I've played such a part in bringing him to power." She said.

Anakin froze for a moment, and realized that unfortunately this was true. They'd both played a part in Palpatines game. That man had been using him to learn about the Jedi's activities and to turn him away from the Jedi by lying. And he'd used his wife too, a momentary flash of anger shot through Anakin before he released it to the force.

"It's okay Padme… we're going to stop him. Palpatine is in league with the Sith. Working for them. If Dooku is to be trusted… then he must report directly to the Sith Master who is hiding somewhere here on Coruscant. We will find the proof we need… we will end this war." He said as he held her. "Both sides have been lied to. This Sith Master has his puppets in both governments." He said.

Anakin could feel her grip tighter to his robes, and he offered her all the comfort he could. "Thank you Ani." She whispered.

"I'm never gonna leave you Padme." He said softly. "No matter what."

She nodded some, "I know… thank you Anakin." She said, looking up to him and gently pulling him down into a kiss. Anakin met her willingly, she could calm him better than anything else.

He leaned his forehead against hers as they pulled apart, "I love you." He told her, seeing the smile that graced her features. His angel's features.

"I love you too." He said smiling. "You realize… now that the Jedi know we can go back to Naboo and tell your parents. Right?" He asked grinning. She smiled some.

"After this is over… we need to make sure that the Republic and the Jedi are safe. No one deserves to suffer under the Sith." She said.

He sighed some… he just wanted to be with her, with his family and the Jedi. He was ready for peace. For them to be safe.

"Do you think they'll send you anywhere else?" She asked suddenly.

"I don't know… they'll have to I fear though. As soon as mine and Kenobi's units are chip free… then we must be sent for more units to trade places with them. So we can continue this until we can arrest Palpatine." He said softly. She nodded solemnly.

"I understand… I'm going to keep gathering allies in the Senate… Palpatine has slowly been taking our powers. Maybe this will change some of them." She said.

"Okay. But promise me Padme. Don't challenge Palpatine. If he is working for the Sith… I don't want to think what they could do." He said, shaking his head.

She nodded, trying to reassure him apparently. "I know Ani… but remember this isn't the first time I'll have someone after my life." She said. He sighed, but nodded… they'd had this argument many times and he didn't want to again.

"I know… but still. At least wait for me or the other Jedi to help you." He said. "Especially with these two." He said as he placed a hand on his stomach. He wasn't just fighting for her anymore. Of course, that was more than enough. Now he had his children to fight for as well. His friends, his wife, and his children… more than enough reasons.

"It's a promise Ani, so long as you do the same." She said, poking his chest. "They need you as much as me. They deserve a father as amazing as the one you'll be." She smiled.

He sighed, "It's a promise. We end this war for our children." He said, which she nodded to in agreement. He knew it was far from over… but all this… it gave him something to look forward to. Something to really fight for.