Chapter 2: Split
All other eleven masters looked at Anakin. They were very surprised because Anakin always wanted to be a master and a member of the Council. So now they were wondering what was going in his head.
-Is everything OK Anakin? You wanted to be a master all your life, what has happened?-Asked Obi Wan
-I will tell but first I want to resign not only from Jedi Council but the Order itself.
-What!?-everyone said
Now Jedi masters were truly puzzled. One of their best Jedi was going to resign. Well, they looked at each other and then Yoda spoke:
-Accept your resignation we do.
-Thank you Master Yoda. Now that I am out of your jurisdiction, I would like to tell you something. I am tired of living in secrets and lies. I don't want any of that anymore. I am married to Padme Amidala and we both decided that it was best for us both. Today she retired from Senate and yesterday she talked to current Queen of Naboo about living in the Theed Palace. We will live there.
-This is a lot of information and that all happened all of the sudden. Well, in any case I wish you luck my former padawan.
-You too Obi Wan. But before I go, one person wants to see you. She is outside.
-Ahsoka Tano may come in-said Master Windu.
The young Togtuta girl came in the Council Chambers.
-You wished to see us?
-Yes
-What is the emergency padawan Tano?
-I want to resign from the Order as well. I figured that I will most probably sent to AgriCorps or maybe given a new Master. No Master could be better than Master Skywalker. So I resign too.
-Now that is shocking.
-Well, good bye, Masters and we wish you luck-said Anakin.
The two Jedi left the chambers. They were walking outside and saw a speeder. The two jumped in and the car brought them to senator Amidala's apartment.
-Nice to see you two-said Padme
-Hello senator Amidala
-Please call me Padme. I hope that Ani knows what he is doing.
-I hope too. I read his notes on his data pad and they look impressive.
-The Queen agreed to help us. I contacted "Coruscant News" and they will publish something interesting for tomorrow.
The three soon were joined by Jar Jar and the company then flew to Naboo. Upon arrival, they were greeted by Naboo's Queen.
-Hello Master Jedi, we heard the news.
-Yes, I decided to resign from the Order and my padawan joined me. I actually thought of attracting some more Jedi and to start a new Jedi Order.
-That seems like a good idea. I decided to give my Palace to you as your new Jedi Temple. Also I talked to Padme and we both decided that Naboo would separate from Republic. It will not join the Separatists but will be a third government.
-Anakin-said Padme-I talked to Bail and he liked the idea too. Alderaan will join Naboo and the two planets will be together in a New Republic
-I have idea-said Anakin-when I will form the Jedi Council, it will be called the High Council and it will have two representatives, one from each planet.
The women agreed with Anakin's idea.
-I then appoint Padme as Councilor on the new High Council.
-Thank you. I will contact Bail and ask if he could join the Council as well.
Next day Republic had interesting news. Everyone was talking and talking about them. One of the major headlines of the day was the resignation of Anakin from the Jedi Order. Another major headline was that both Naboo and Alderaan decided to form their own government. As if that was not enough, soon the main headline overshadowed even Anakin's resignation. It stated:
"Anakin Skywalker, known widely as Hero without Fear, had resigned from the Jedi Order. But if that was not enough for him, he decided to form a new Jedi Order, thus making two Jedi Orders in the galaxy. His Temple is now in Theed Palace and he stated that he welcomes all open minded Jedi to join him"
-Now, what is that? That boy has gone too far-Mace was really angry-he first disobeyed the Code and married, he resigned and now he formed his Jedi Order. Let's see how many Jedi he will have? Two.
-Disregarded the Code, young Skywalker did. But his destiny is not for us to decide. And worried should we not about him. Threat he is not.
-Ok Master Yoda, but it seems as if something is wrong with him.
-Perhaps, but not for us to judge him.
The Council members were still discussing the issue. But in a week, they saw that a tenth of Jedi from all categories, younglings, padawans, knights and masters, resigned and joined the new Jedi Order. The highest number of them was in younglings and padawans categories but there were many knights too and quite some masters. The Jedi Council saw that Anakin Skywalker got a lot of respect for going boldly in the face of the old Jedi Order and creating his own. Anakin made an interview with one newspaper and next day all Coruscant was talking about Anakin making himself the Grand Master of the new Order and making his padawan deputy Grand Master, or Master of the Order. Old Jedi Order Jedi, especially the High Council, were impressed.
On Naboo in the Palace Ahsoka was helping all new Jedi to adjust in the peaceful environment. She helped many younglings and soon joined her master.
-Snips, we need to put a couple corrections in the Code, which we will have. Jedi can form attachments; Jedi will be allowed to know of their roots and some other changes later on. I also talked with old friend of mine and he decided to join us.
-Who?
Ahsoka looked and saw Captain Rex approaching her.
-Hey Captain Rex
-I am General know. How are you Ahsoka?
-I am fine.
Meanwhile Coruscant papers posted new headline "501st legion joins new Jedi Order" People were very surprised. Jedi did not know that clones would join other government body than current Republic.
In Theed Palace.
-Attention please, Jedi, tonight we will have a big party and I will expect for you all to show up. Now, Ahsoka, I would like to introduce the third Jedi Council member to the High Council.
Ahsoka looked at the stranger. Then she was shocked.
-You?!
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