Chapter 1 The Returned
Let me know what you think. Here's chapter 1.
Green-blue eyes opened slowly. They fluttered and fell shut again.
For a moment they remained closed until the process started all over again. The eyes opened once more, but the surroundings were a blur... a tan blur...
Slowly the eyes began to adjust. The sun was hot and bright causing a hand to come up to shield the eyes. The hand was connect to an arm which was connected to a torso which in turn was connected to legs and feet. Timidly, the full body worked together to stand up and the world came crashing down upon it.
Dead, the thoughts started coming... I was dead. But I'm not now... no, not now. I was but not anymore... The thoughts should have seemed absurd, but the person knew them to be true. The thoughts continued to reel. Where... who am I?
The eyes blinked and let the scenery sink into the brain...
Sand, lots of dry sand. Tatooine, the thoughts determined.
Yes, I am on Tatooine and I am alive, but... who am I?
The eyes glanced down at the body's attire. Jedi robe... I am a Jedi...
Thoughts paused momentarily as all of reality hit. I am Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. A smile came to his lips as his identity was confirmed. I have been dead for five years, but now I have been sent back.
I don't know why or even how... but I know it is my duty to fulfill my mission. Whatever it may be.
Obi-Wan determined the most likely position of the city and began his journey, thinking as he went. I must find Luke and the others... he nearly missed his footing. Others? What others? There was no else that he knew of, unless... Unless he wasn't the only one brought back...
He searched the force, feeling for Jedi signatures.
There were some, but they were too far away and to faint to identify.
Save one. He closed his eyes and concentrated.
The Jedi was far from him, but his signal in the force was strong...
Half way across the galaxy, Anakin Skywalker lay completely still on the red rock. His sandy blond hair covered his face, keeping it hidden if a observer were to pass... but there would be none.
Suddenly, as if he were stung, Anakin jumped to his feet, recoiling from his lying position and backing up with a speed practically inhuman.
He stood silent for a moment, letting his body relax. His eyes were red, but quickly began fading into a deep piecing blue. He was no longer a Sith. He was Anakin Skywalker. The memory of throwing the Emperor over a railing in the Death Star was fresh in his mind, and he allowed himself a brief sigh. It was over. The nightmare was over.
Lava sprayed around him and Anakin turned to watch it explode against the rock below him. It should have cautioned him; he'd been burned before, but it didn't. He was as bold as he had ever been, back in the days before the Empire... when he was actually HIM.
The force touched him and he stopped to listen. Obi-Wan called out to him. That voice... he choked and controlled himself before answering.
-Anakin? Can you here me?-
-Yes master, I can.-
Obi-Wan relaxed slightly when he felt his former padawan answer.
That wasn't Vader. It was Anakin.
-Are you alright?-
-Of course master, are you?-
He smiled. -I've been better. The force feels weak. You were the only one I could locate clearly.-
Anakin paused and looked around him. -Are you on Tatooine master?
Cause I am not, and that is where your force feels to come from.-
Obi-Wan couldn't help but smile. -Yes, Anakin. I am on Tatooine.
You feel very far away. Where are you?-
-Mustafar.-
Obi-Wan froze. Mustafar was the planet where Anakin and himself had fought. It was where he'd fallen to the lava and Padme had nearly died by his hand. It was odd that the force would send him there.
Obi-Wan didn't dwell on the subject and proceeded to start towards town. -Alright Anakin. Hold on, I'll come for you.-
-No master.-
He froze. -Why not?-
-There are other Jedi nearer you.-
-I cannot sense them.-
-As you said master, the force is weak.-
Anakin paused and searched the force. -Mace is nearest you.
He's seems to be on Naboo.- Anakin suddenly stiffened.
-What, Anakin? What is it?- Obi-Wan called.
-Palpatine.-
He swore. -We're not alone.-
-I'm afraid not master. I also sense Dooku, but his presence is very strong. I think he is must be on Mustafar as well.-
-Be careful Anakin- His former master warned. -The Sith are clever. He may try to turn you.-
-I will, Master.-
Obi-Wan felt the force wither slightly. -What are you doing?-
-Dooku,- Anakin replied and the signal went dead.
In the next chapter, Anakin may fight Dooku. I love action. What do you think?