Anakin multiplied his Force abilities swifter than any known Jedi in 1,000 years. He wielded his lightsaber so competently that when he was deflecting the blaster bolts, the blade remained a blue blur. He was almost evenly matched against Obi-Wan and won every duel with all young Jedi. He was a great mentor towards the younglings, and even showed them how to construct their own lightsabers. They all looked up to him. Each one hoping to be his student someday.

The Jedi counsel was very impressed with Anakin. They would supervise him in his training sessions in the temple with multiple floating orbs that intended to shoot him. It would always end the same way. The saber would always pierce through the center and everyone would watch as it eventually melted off of the energy blade. Even on the highest difficulty level, Anakin would always defeat them.

Obi-Wan interrupted one of his practices with urgent news. "Anakin, a word?" he asked.

Anakin pushed a button a remote on his wrist. Several mouse droids entered the room and swept away what was left of the partially melted and singed training orbs. He then went outside to meet his master in the courtyard.

"You summoned me, master?" Anakin replied professionally.

"Precisely," replied his master. "I have an important message and assignment."

"Good or bad news?" Anakin asked with less spirit.

"That depends on your view of the situation." said Obi-Wan. Anakin gave a slightly confused expression. "The senate felt it would be best if the Republic had an army of their own. An army to help damaged planets, and to hopefully prevent future invasion and destruction." Obi-wan paused, clearly thinking.

"Yes?" Anakin broke the silence.

"Let's walk."

Both master and student leave the courtyard and into the main building. Obi-Wan told Anakin how it has been voted by the senate to form a militia and they thought it would be best if the Jedi supervised and trained the soldiers. And the counsel agreed.

"That's a great idea!" Said Anakin after Obi-Wan finished.

"Personally, I am not very fond of the proposal. However, I am not on the counsel, therefore it is not my decision. But I admit, it would be beneficial to have reinforcements when fending of an invasion. But there is some crucial information and necessities required before carrying out this plan."

"Like what?"

"Bases, funding, ships, fighters, people willing to fight. Perhaps even a super weapon is times become desperate enough."

"Yes, but we have been dodging attacks, and chasing after this... shadow army for nearly ten years! They are always several steps ahead of us, and always seem to know our next move. So how are we supposed to win?" Anakin said with some frustration and anger in his tone.

Obi-Wan stopped at the door of a dark room. He pushed a glowing button on a control panel next to it. With a soft whirring, the doors separated leaving a diamond-shaped opening for them to walk through. Obi-wan removed a small computer chip from his pocket. When he installed it, instantly charted territories of the outer rim of the galaxy was projected as a fuzzy, light-blue hologram. On the projection was a white dot marking the most recently targeted planet. Geonosis.

"As you know, the... shadow army as you called it, most recently targeted this planet." Obi-Wan gestured to the holographic model of Geonosis. "Before the clones departed the planet, one of our allies placed a tracking beacon-"

"Oh, yeah? Their ships can detect and deactivate tracking beacons on the hulls of their ships in ten seconds flat. It's pointless," interrupted Anakin.

"Yes, I am aware. However, luck was on our side during that battle. It wasn't on the ship, it was on the armor of one of the clones." Obi-Wan resumed. "It was found, yes, but not before they came out of hyper space in this star system." The star system Obi-Wan was referring to highlighted itself by turning into a burgundy red.

"Did you locate the planet they stopped at?" Anakin asked.

"Not an official destination, no. But judging on their route it is most likely Kamino." The model holographic Kamino also turned a burgundy red.

"Wait, why are you telling me all of this?" Said Anakin.

"This is your assignment. Kamino is beyond Separatist space, the counsel wants you to infiltrate the base, and get as much intel as you can about our enemy."

"What kind of intel?"

"Anything you can manage. Just don't get caught." Obi-Wan said with a slightly dark tone in his voice.

Anakin was caught a little off guard with his reply. "Ok. When do I leave?"

"You will board a passenger ship to neutral space. There's one leaving for Mandalor in a half hour at docking bay 1218. From there you will board a cargo vessel. One of our spies is a co-pilot, she will be expecting you, and your disguise will be hidden aboard." Anakin stood by mentally noting his directions.

"What of the intel? Will I have anything to store it with?"

"Here." Obi-Wan handed him a multi-purpose data chip. "This should upload as much information in the time you give it." Anakin took the chip and placed it in a deep pocket. "We will communicate with this." He handed Anakin a transparent earpiece with an invisible wire and a clip on microphone on the end. "I understand, Master." Anakin said moments before he turned away.

Anakin headed for docking bay 1218. As he walked he put the earpiece on and hid the microphone in his robes. When he arrived to depot of ships with many people loading and unloading the luggage and other passengers. Anakin stopped and observed the deck.

"Anakin? Can you hear me?" He heard Obi-Wan over the tiny speaker.

"Loud and clear, Master." Anakin replied.

"The freighter you are to board is at section 2187. It leaves in ten minutes, you don't have much time."

"Copy that." Anakin replied. "2187, I see it from here." Anakin increased his pacing towards the vessel. "Wait, Master. What about my Lightsaber?"

"Keep it with you at all times. It may be you're only way out if there is no other escape. Even if you get caught, it must be used as a last resort. Keep it hidden!"

"Yes, Master." When no one was looking he silently boarded the ship. Anakin took a seat towards the back as the pilot was asking for tickets from the passengers. The Besalisk tromped through with his four massive arms and body. Needless to say it wasn't long before he went to the back of the shuttle. He approached Anakin with a menacing face.

"Where to?" He asked with a booming voice.

"Mandalor," Anakin said discreetly.

"You got a ticket?"

Anakin outstretched his fingers and made a waving gesture towards the Besalisk. "You don't need my ticket."

"I don't need your ticket," the creature repeated with a slight growl. He turned around towards the head of the shuttle and left Anakin alone.

When the pilot disappeared in the cockpit, Anakin silently sighed with relief and slouched in his seat. He kept his distance from the other passengers and talked to no one. He could sense their skepticism that he was a Jedi. He avoided conversation with any one. He did anything he could, which was nothing at the moment, to keep his cover. He kept his lightsaber hidden under his cloak.

Anakin was never find of the planet or its citizens. Yes, they had close and peaceful relations with the Republic and Separatists in one hemisphere, but the other side was nothing but civil war and violence.

The shuttle slightly shook before going airborne. It shifted direction and exited the atmosphere of Corusant. Anakin could hear the rear engines activating and whirring. Out in space, the stars and distant galaxies blazed past the ship and in less than three seconds, they were in hyperspace.

Author's Note:

Hi guys! I hope you enjoyed the first official chapter in this re-write of the prequel trilogy of Star Wars. I mean, come on, they NEED to be re-written. Did you like the fact of Anakin as a little kid was only a prologue and not a 2 ½ hour movie? For all of my hardcore Star Wars fans, you may or may not have noticed some "subtle" references to Star Wars canon. The references may be acknowledging the Original Trilogy, the Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, or Star Wars: Rebels animated series. If your confused about any events that happen or need clarification, let me know and I'll try to answer as soon as I can. If you catch any references to anything in the canon (people, places, events, etc.) tell me in the reviews. If you see something in this re-write that you like that should have been in the prequels say something in the reviews, I really enjoy the support!