Okay guys, I'm back with a new chapter. Sorry for the delay, I have a Sociology exam on Thursday that I have been studying for. With that said, let the story continue.


It had been two days since the Battle of Geonosis had ended with one hundred seventy-nine Jedi and an unknown number of Clone casualties. In light of these casualties and the recent war, some of the Jedi were promoted. One of these Jedi was Obi-Wan Kenobi who was now a member of the Jedi Council and served as its negotiator following Coleman Trebbor's death.

Following their duel with Count Dooku, Obi-Wan Kenobi was given an ear implant to help out his hearing after losing his right ear to Count Dooku. Kenobi didn't mind the implant thinking that it wasn't so bad. His padawan, Anakin Skywalker, was given a prosthetic arm to replace the one he lost during the duel. Unlike his master, the prosthetic bothered Anakin who said that it was hideous. The Jedi duo had also created new lightsabers as well.

As of now, Ben Kenobi was now in control and was currently walking down the Temple halls. The nostalgia was almost overwhelming as he saw the temple full of life. However, a small surge of dread was beginning to come back as the images of the dead masters, knights, padawans, and younglings from the last time he was at the temple were haunting him. Jedi Master Cin Drallig and a group of initiates walked passed the Jedi Master. He paid no heed to the group until he paused and stopped moving. He looked back and among the students he noticed someone familiar.

"Ahsoka…" He said to himself recognizing the Togrutan.

The initiate paused for a moment before looking around. It was clear that she heard someone, but couldn't tell who called out her name.

Another surge of memories began to flow through his mind regarding Ahsoka Tano once he saw her face. From the day she arrived to Christophsis, to her leaving the order, and finally the last time they saw each other on Mandalore. Ben began to wonder about Ahsoka's fate. Did she survive Order 66? Did she know about Anakin's betrayal? Had she encountered Darth Vader?

He couldn't imagine how she must've felt if his last two thoughts were true, nor did he want to. Ahsoka noticed her fellow initiates were a little far away, so she decided to run towards them.

"Are you alright?" His younger self chimed full of concern.

"No, I'm a little overwhelmed." Ben admitted. "You can take control. I've seen enough for today." Ben admitted.

"I understand." Obi-Wan said. "You're just lucky Anakin isn't here. He'd pester us both for days if he saw you like this." Obi-Wan joked trying to ease the tension.

Anakin was on Naboo with Padmé who was going to Naboo to explain her situation. As well as, what should Naboo do for the war. Meanwhile, she brought Anakin went with her for protection just in case of any Separatist sympathizers. Of course, both Kenobis knew why they really went to Naboo. They were both slated to be back in five days.

"Heh, you're right, I guess there's that." Ben chuckled. "Though, I fear Yoda might suspect." Ben said.

"I'm aware of that." Obi-Wan said.

It was clear to both Obi-Wans that the Grand Master of the order was suspicious of them. However, the war had preoccupied Yoda from asking Obi-Wan. Although, they both knew it was inevitable that Yoda would ask them Of course, they didn't fear Yoda asking them. The delays had given the two plenty of time to prepare on what to explain and to not explain.

Presently, Yoda was with the Chancellor discussing the Jedi's role for the war and who will be sent where. Both of them secretly hoped that their changes to the timeline caused Yoda to suspect the Chancellor, but they knew that was just a pipe dream. Obi-Wan figured Yoda would be back soon.


An hour later, Obi-Wan was at the front entrance waiting for Yoda. He decided that it would be best to explain to the Grand Master about Ben's future. He looked at the entrance and felt a small tug on his robe causing him to look down and see Yoda.

"Looking for someone, Master Kenobi?" Yoda said with a slight twinge of amusement of his voice.

"Why yes, Master Yoda." Obi-Wan said slightly surprised. "I would like to speak with you…in private." He said.

Yoda grunted in agreement. "Very well." Yoda said. "At my quarters, we can discuss." He said as he started to walk away.

Obi-Wan began to follow him.


Yoda and Obi-Wan were inside Yoda's quarters. It was a small room with two chairs often used when a Jedi wanted to speak with Yoda in private. The small green Jedi sat on his chair as Obi-Wan sat on the chair beside his.

"To speak about what I sensed when you returned from Ansion, you wish?" Yoda asked.

"Yes, I do." Obi-Wan said. "Shortly before I returned to Coruscant, you felt a strange anomaly in the force did you?" Obi-Wan asked.

"Yes." Yoda said.

"The anomaly was caused by me though I'm not sure how accurate that statement is?" Obi-Wan said.

Yoda looked dumbfounded. "Caused it you have?" Yoda asked trying to clarify.

"Well, not exactly me. More like a version of myself from the future. A dark future where all of the Jedi have been slain, and the Republic had been transformed into a totalitarian state known as the Galactic Empire." Obi-Wan said.

Yoda's eyes widened in horror fully believing in what the younger master said.

"This happens, when does?" Yoda said fully concerned.

"Three years from now." Obi-Wan said. "You and I survive. My counterpart traveled back into time shortly after he was killed nineteen years after the massacre. We currently share the same body, but can switch control whenever we want." He further explained.

Yoda began to ponder what Obi-Wan said.

"To speak with your counterpart, I wish." Yoda said.

"Very well." Obi-Wan said relinquishing control.

Once the other Kenobi switched Yoda felt the same eccentric aura he sensed days ago.

"It's nice to see you again, old friend." Ben said.

Yoda chuckled in amusement.

"Explain more." Yoda said.

"I'm afraid I cannot tell you everything. My mission forbids it." Ben said. "However, the war has been caused by a Sith Lord called Darth Sidious. Sidious has been controlling both sides of the war in order to take control of the Galaxy and form the Galactic Empire." Ben explained.

"This Sidious, know him you do?" Yoda asked.

"Yes, although, I cannot tell you his identity." Ben said regretfully. "I'm sorry." Ben apologized.

"Why not?" Yoda asked.

"The will of the force demands that I do. However, I am more than capable at beating the Sith with my foreknowledge." Ben explained. "However, I do not want to raise too much attention. Which is why this conversation will not leave this room." Ben explained.

Yoda nodded in agreement. "Understand I do, Master Kenobi." He said.

"Good. Although, if you need our assistance, we will try as much as we can." Ben said. "Unfortunately, some things are set in stone, which is why I couldn't stop the war from happening." Ben explained.

"Fear that I did." Yoda said as he motioned Kenobi to leave the room.

"Good luck." Yoda said. "However, you, what shall I call?" Yoda asked.

"You can refer to my past self as Obi-Wan." Ben said. "You may refer to me as simply Ben." Ben said.

"Understood." Yoda said. "May the force be with you." He said as Kenobi left the room.


It had been five days since his talk with Master Yoda, and Obi-Wan Kenobi sat in his room waiting.

Anakin was due back in just a couple of minutes. He planned to confront his padawan about his recent marriage. It felt strange going against everything he was taught, but if he did Anakin would never trust him again. That was something he did not want.

He sensed Anakin arriving, and Obi-Wan (nor Ben) had ever sensed him being so happy. It was almost infectious too.

Once he sensed Anakin enter his room, Obi-Wan left his room and started to head towards Anakin's. Once he got there, he knocked on Anakin's door.

A second later, Anakin opened the door and smiled at Obi-Wan.

"Master!" Anakin said. "Nice to see you again. How's your ear?" Anakin said before questioned Obi-Wan feeling concerned.

"It's alright, doctors gave me a device to help me hear things correctly in my right ear." Obi-Wan said pointing at the device attached to his ear. "Can I come inside?" Obi-Wan asked.

"Sure." Anakin said moving out of the doorway to let him inside.

Once Obi-Wan stepped inside he looked around the room. "How was Naboo?" He asked.

"Great. We both came back in one piece. Relatively speaking." Anakin said before looking at his arm with annoyance.

"That's nice to hear. What did you two do while there?" Obi-Wan asked.

"I just followed Padmé around wherever she went. Whether it was Theed Palace or her family's home." Anakin said. "Nice people there, I can see where she got it from." Anakin mused.

"You mentioned coming back in relatively one piece. I suspect there were no problems there." Obi-Wan said.

"None whatsoever." Anakin said. It was obvious he was getting impatient.

"That's nice, its always a shame when assassination attempts occur on wedding days." Obi-Wan said.

Anakin's eyes widened in shock after Obi-Wan had said that.

"W-what… what are you talking about?" Anakin asked trying to feign ignorance.

"Anakin, I've known you since you were a boy. There are no secrets you can keep from me." Obi-Wan said.

"Look, Obi-Wan, I'm begging you do not tell the Council!" Anakin pleaded. "If you do you'll destroy Padmé's career, please!" Anakin got onto his knees for that last part.

"What makes you think I was going to do that?" Obi-Wan asked.

Anakin lowered his arms and his eyes widened up again.

"What?" He uttered in utter confusion.

"I'm not going to tell the Council about your marriage." Obi-Wan simply said. "In fact, if you ever need me to cover for the both of you, I will." Obi-Wan offered.

Anakin stood silent for a minute. "Why?" he simply asked.

"Anakin, you've always have been like a brother to me." Obi-Wan said. "Sure you disobey me most of the time, but I have always cared about you. As have you. Instead of being like your teacher I figured you would succeed better. After all, you want to make your mother proud, right?" Obi-Wan asked.

"Yes, I do." Anakin said trying to process what was happening.

"Good. I'm glad we have come to an agreement." Obi-Wan said approaching to door. "Now come on I was thinking of going to Dex's." Obi-Wan said opening it.

"I was going to unpack, but I can do that later." Anakin said as he got up and followed his master.

The two walked out the door and began to head towards Dex's Diner. Their partnership had strengthened tenfold.

They were now on the right path.


All right, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Leave your thoughts in the form of a review while I work on the next chapter. May the force be with you and take care.