Chapter 10:
Anakin's Jedi Trial
Yoda found his original seat. Just like old times, he used his wisdom in the trial of Anakin Skywalker. "Now, call I do, the old Council members." Yoda closed his eyes, as did the others, except Han and Chewie. "Come my Masters, beseech thee, I do." One by one, ghostly figures of Masters long dead since the Clone Wars came forth from the netherworld of the Force. Obi-Wan, Qui-Gonn Jinn, Ki-Audi Mundi, Shaak Ti, Plo Koon, and Mace Windu, among others found their seats. Yoda opened his eyes. "Masters, welcome you I do. Here gathered before is the Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker. Now, decide we must, whether or not on the Council, he can be." Mace Windu looked on Anakin. "You've brought balance to the Force, Anakin. However, what you've done can not go unpunished." "I understand, Master." Mace continued, "You've also broken the Code of Attachment and married a woman and had two children. While we have been watching Luke and Leia, what you've done reflects on them. Do you understand?" Anakin had his head lowered, "Yes, Master Windu."
Qui-Gonn walked toward Anakin. "Skywalker, I was always thinking that you would be the Chosen One. And I was right, but I was also wrong. The Masters saw something, as did Obi-Wan, that something was not right in the Force, where you were concerned. I'm sorry that you had to go through the phase of Darth Vader; but I'm glad you're back, as is the Council." Anakin looked up, "Thank you, Master Jinn." Yoda asked, "Anything to say, have you?"
Anakin took a deep breathe, "I ask for forgiveness for what I've done to the Council of Knights. I also will accept any consequence for my actions. What I did was horrific and there's nothing I can do to change that. I only ask that you allow my children and I to stay together. That is all." Obi-Wan answered, "The Council will grant your request. They will share in your sentence." Yoda: "Exile, your sentence shall be, from Coruscant for 10 standard years. When complete that is, return, you may, to your living quarters." Mace interjected, "Masters, may I suggest that Anakin use this exiling sentence to right a personal wrong?" Yoda: "Granted is your request, Master Windu. What suggestion do you have for Master Skywalker?" Mace Windu answered, "Find Senator Amidala."