Author's Note: For some strange reason my document reader isn't letting me use my ruler feature so I'm sorry about the switch between regular and bold print below, but it was the only way I could go back and forth between people's point of views and not confuse anyone. I would've uploaded this early, but I sent a complaint to the site and expected the problem to be fixed by now. It isn't, so again sorry. Since this chapter isn't that long I may give you the next one a day early. (But since I'm uploading this so late, that may not happen now). I would've uploaded this yesterday, but I had a computer scare where it almost crashed. Thankfully, it's fixed now so I'm happy. Another mixture of old and new material.

Chapter 62 responses:

Booksaboutnothing: The Obi-Wan/Grievous fight is in Chapter 23. You could say it's kind of the same, but there's a twist at the end. As for the Jedi, don't expect the Return of the Jedi happy ending to this story because first off, that episode doesn't even happen in my story-none of it-and second, this is a story mainly about the Sith, not the Jedi. The original trilogy is a lot more alternate universe then the prequel.

Sica Meni: Yes, I've posted the first chapter of IV already, but since I added another chapter to the episode I'm going to wait until I finish doing all of it before I upload the rest of my editions.

G-Anakin 13: At first I myself was calling Baynetta Padme, but as time went on I realized that when she's acting as a Sith, which is most of the time, she's Baynetta, as a Senator, she's Amidala. Padme is just the name everyone knows her as.

The Lure of the Dark Side: Chronicle 1-The Turning of an Era

Episode V: Revenge of the Sith

Chapter 18: A Friendship that Begins to Change

After spending practically the whole night meditating, hoping to find answers about the Sith from the Force and getting nothing in return, Anakin finally gave up and fell asleep around 0645, only to be woken up an hour later by the sound of someone pounding on the door.

"Skywalker! Skywalker! Are you up!"

Anakin groggily got up off the living room floor, stretching his aching muscles. The pounding continued and he recognized the voice outside the door as Master Windu's.

"I'm coming! I'm coming!" he called irritably.

On the other side of the door, he found the Korun Jedi Master as expected. "I commed you various times," he said in a disapproving tone. "Why didn't you answer it? Surely you didn't just wake up now."

Anakin gave a tired yawn, which obviously answered Windu's question. He gave an irritated sigh. "Now that you're up, let us be on our way. We're having a special session with the Council. And being that you're on it, you must attend. Especially since this has to do with the Chancellor."

"What? What do you mean?"

"About ten minutes ago, the Chancellor himself arrived here at the Temple to deliver a holoprojector from his office. He also gave us news that General Grievous is on Utapau."

"Yes I know." Anakin grabbed the cloak that was lying on the living room couch and exited his quarters, closing the door behind him. He and Master Windu proceeded down the hall. "The Chancellor told me last night at an Opera Ballet we attended."

Master Windu looked even more disapproving at the prospect of Anakin going to a Ballet with the Chancellor in the middle of a war, but said nothing of it aloud.

The holoscan of Utapau rotated silently in the center of the room from the holoprojector. The only other Council members that were present besides Anakin and Mace were Obi-Wan and Agen Kolar. The Council reached a quorum by the projected holopresences of Ki-Adi Mundi, en route to Mygeeto, Plo Koon on Cato Neimoidia, and Yoda on Kashyyyk.

"Palpatine thinks General Grievous is on Utapau?" Master Mundi asked as soon as the Council started.

Anakin nodded. "A partial message was intercepted in a diplomatic package from the Chairman of Utapau."

"Hmm," Yoda said thoughtfully. "Act on this, we must. The capture of General Grievous will end this war. Quickly and decisively we should proceed."

"The Chancellor has requested…"

Anakin started a bit hesitantly,

"…that I lead the campaign."

"The Council will make up it's own mind who is to go," Master Windu said sternly. "Not the Chancellor."

Yoda agreed. "A Master is needed, with more experience."

"I concur," Master Mundi also agreed. "Master Kenobi should go."

"I agree," Yoda said as Anakin put his head down in defeat.

"Aye," Master Mundi voted, as did the few others.

"Very well. Council adjourned," Master Windu finally said when it was obvious Anakin wasn't going to say anything in the vote.

At the Council meeting's end, Anakin learned from Obi-Wan that Antellica was with the younglings and went down to join her. He was warmly welcomed as always and joined his Jedi partner/pupil in keeping them occupied the next few hours by having a lightsaber tournament and reading more of The Stark Hyperspace War. One by one, they eventually fell asleep in time for nap hour.

Not long after this Master Adi arrived back. Antellica was in the fresher at the time so the dark skinned Jedi Master thanked Anakin for assisting her in watching the younglings.

"You're quite welcome master," Anakin said with a slight bow of his head, "but do you know if Obi-Wan's left yet? He's supposed to be going to Utapau sometime today."

Adi nodded. "As I arrived I saw him leaving in a gunship."

Thanking her for the information, Anakin headed out to find his former master.

He went to the Central Transport Center downtown Galactic City and found Obi-Wan conversing with Commander Cody. He looked up however when he spotted Anakin.

"Hello again my young friend."

"Hello Master." At Obi-Wan's amused scowl, he corrected himself. "Obi-Wan."

Obi-Wan nodded, his face still showing amusement as they walked together towards the landing ramp that led inside the star destroyer Vigilance.

"You're gonna need me on this one Master." Anakin said after a moment. He was still a bit upset that he couldn't go with Obi-Wan, but had pretty much told himself to accept it. There was nothing he could do to change the matter, except maybe sneak on board the ship and hide himself. But no, he wasn't that desperate to go. Besides, Padme needed him here on Coruscant. He couldn't just leave again so soon after returning.

"Oh I agree," Obi-Wan said to Anakin's comment. "However it may turn out to another wild bantha chase."

Anakin regarded Obi-Wan's humor with a slight smile before he grew serious. "Master. I've disappointed you. I haven't been very appreciative of your training. I've been arrogant." He noticed Obi-Wan raise his eyebrows at that. "And I apologize. I've just been so frustrated with the Council."

Obi-Wan seemed to go over his words a moment before smiling. "You are strong and wise Anakin, and I am very proud of you. I have trained you since you were a small boy. I have taught you every thing I know. And you have become a far greater Jedi than I could ever hope to be."

Anakin put his head down at the overwhelming compliment.

"But be patient Anakin," Obi-Wan continued. "It will not be long before the Council makes you a Jedi Master."

Anakin simply nodded with a slight smile, hoping his master's words were true. Obi-Wan also offered a smile before making to board the ramp.

"Obi-Wan." Anakin suddenly called. Obi-Wan stopped to look at him. "May the Force be with you."

Obi-Wan smiled. "Goodbye old friend. And may the Force be with you."

Antellica got the small shock of coming out of the fresher and finding Anakin gone and Master Adi back.

"Master Adi," she greeted. "I see you've returned."

"Yes Antellica, hello. How are you? I hope you didn't mind watching the younglings."

"Oh no. Not at all. And yes I'm quite well. But where's Anakin? Did he leave?"

"Yes, actually he did. Just after I arrived back, and that was a few minutes ago. He probably went to the Central Transport Center downtown to see Obi-Wan off."

"See Obi-Wan off?" Antellica repeated in confusion. "Is he going somewhere?"

"Yes. Didn't you hear?" At Antellica's shaking head, Adi explained. "General Grievous has been found. She's hiding in the Utapau system in the outer rim. Obi-Wan's going there to eliminate her and end the war."

Antellica was utterly shocked by this news. She may never see her sister again. Some of the shock must've shown on her face for Master Adi reached out and touched her shoulder. "I'm so sorry," she said softly.

Antellica simply nodded before rushing off downtown; hoping to get there before Obi-Wan left.

Upon arriving, she jumped off the shuttle she'd taken and raced through the complex, trying to find the famous Jedi pair. At last, she spotted them at a distance, strolling down a walkway that led to a ramp that led inside the star destroyer Vigilance. Before she could get to them however the sound of "Miss Grievous!" being called caught her attention. She turned around to find…

"Commander Cody!" she greeted as he along with two other clones approached her. "I take it you're going with Obi-Wan to Utapau than."

"Yes." The Clone Commander affirmed.

She nodded and took on a sly smirk. "Do make sure Obi-Wan doesn't get himself hurt. He has a knack for it you know. You'll remember Cato Neimoidia of course."

"Of course." Commander Cody said, chuckling along with the two other clones.

"I'll let you three go then," she said with a wave.

Cody and his fellows gave her a salute before donning their helmets and heading towards the ship. Though they took another route than Obi-Wan was heading towards.

Turning her back on the departing clones, Antellica made her way towards Obi-Wan and Anakin. They were saying their 'May the Force be with you' good-byes.

"Obi-Wan!" she called as he was now making his way down the ramp. Anakin, who had been watching Obi-Wan go, quickly turned, as did Obi-Wan, just not as fast. Both smiled when they saw her.

"Antellica!" Obi-Wan exclaimed with twinkling eyes. "I wondered if I might see you before I left." He opened his arms and she strolled by Anakin smiling before throwing herself at him in a hug. He was slightly taken aback by her over eagerness to hug him, but surprised her with a soft peek on the cheek. She blushed lightly before adopting a smirk.

"Now as I saying to Commander Cody, make sure you stay unhurt because remember," she rose a finger, "there will be no Anakin or Antellica to help you out of a tight scrap."

Anakin laughed and approached behind her as Obi-Wan scowled slightly. "Yeah and you'll have no one to lecture either," he added.

Obi-Wan laughed heartily. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Well, I must be off. I do believe I hear General Grievous calling my name." He ended this quip with a laugh, but soon stopped at the look on Antellica's face. Her smile had vanished and she gave a curt nod before turning tail and making to leave.

Anakin and Obi-Wan shared a sad look before Obi-Wan continued down the ramp and Anakin took to following Antellica at a run.

"Antellica, wait!" he called. She stopped and turned to face him, remaining expressionless.

"About Arica," Anakin noticed she flinched at her sister's first name, "it's for the best. You know that. Don't you?" He spoke softly.

She continued to hold his gaze, expressionless and nodded. Turning, she heading off someplace, where she hadn't yet decided, but just somewhere to think and be alone.

Vigilance took flight, leaving Coruscant's atmosphere, but did not make the jump to lightspeed because Obi-Wan would be leaving for Utapau alone, via Jedi Star fighter. The rest of the troops would later follow. The Jedi General had devised this plan himself. He wanted Grievous distracted on him first before the rest came. Surprise was the essence in this victory. But still, the thought of having to kill Arica, a mere sixteen-year old girl, made him feel a little uneasy. It had to be done, but he hadn't really thought much about it until he saw the hard look of anger and sadness come to Antellica's face when he mentioned her sisters' name. He felt sorry for Antellica and really hoped she would understand in the long run that this was what was best for the galaxy. With the war over, peace could return to it.

Though Antellica was the other thing that made him feel uneasy, he thought as he made his way to the main hanger of the ship to inform Commander Cody of his plans.

He'd been mildly taken aback by her over eagerness to hug him before he left, but brushed it off as a natural attachment between friends. He had to admit he'd grown quite attached to her as well, though Jedi weren't supposed to grow attached to anyone or anything. It was a path to the dark side. All the same he found her to be a very nice and beautiful girl, with a cute sense of humor that made her a hoot to be around. Obi-Wan found himself thinking that if she were older and he wasn't a Jedi he'd naturally be attracted to her. But she wasn't older and he was a Jedi so there was no point entertaining such thoughts when they would never come to pass.

Obi-Wan reached the hanger to find Commander Cody and some clones putting the finishing touches on his new red Jedi star fighter. Though he didn't like flying, he'd grown quite accustomed to his old star fighter so had his replacement look just like his old one, with a few adjustments here and there.

Once the clones spotted and greeted him, Cody gave him a run down of Utapau and Obi-Wan told them of his plan.

Utapau, it turned out, was a desert like planet filled entirely of sinkholes. Obi-Wan was not at all surprised to learn that the Separatists Council was rumored to be there as well.

"Fortunately, most of the planet is compressed on a small continent here." Cody pointed to the small piece of landmass on the hologram of the planet that was being displayed. "On the far side."

Obi-Wan nodded as he than began to climb into his star fighter. "I'll keep them distracted before you get there. Just don't take too long."

"Come on. When have I ever let you down?" Cody quipped.

Before any mention of Cato Neimoidia could be brought up, Obi-Wan gave a simple laugh. "Very well. The burden is on me not to destroy all the droids until you arrive."

Starting up his star fighter, he took off into space out of the slight compartment that opened up for him. He flew towards the hyperspace ring that was waiting for him and set coordinates for lightspeed as he reached it.

A moment later, the jump was made and he was headed for Utapau. And hopefully the end of the war.