Hey guys! I have summer holidays until the end of January! (Yay for junior year, as you Yanks call it. :P ) Therefore, both of my stories should be getting pretty regular updates for the time being. But I did get a job, so we'll see. But I hope I'll get more time to write. Thanks for reading!
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Chapter 3: Decisions and Wonderment
Obi-Wan sat in the waiting room of the Chancellor's office. He was acutely aware that the three day mark was mere hours away. He had observed Anakin in the time since he had spoken with Palpatine, and indeed, the Sith Lord was affecting the young Knight. If he had not been appraised of these happenings, he was sure that he would have missed all of the signs.
He looked up as Senator Mon Mothma stalked from the office, wondering what could possibly fluster the normally calm senator. But he didn't wonder for long. Moving out, Palpatine glanced around at the near empty waiting room, and noticed Obi-Wan sitting in the corner. Smiling, he motioned the Jedi Master inside.
"What is your decision, Jedi?" he spat at the man before him, even though it was a forgone conclusion that he had chosen to renounce the Jedi.
Obi-Wan swallowed the bile rising in the back of his throat. "I am a Jedi, no longer."
"Good. Have you informed the Jedi of your decision?" As his new apprentice shook his head, Sidious cackled. "Good. We can use that to our advantage." He paused as he gathered his thoughts. "Do you fully pledge yourself to the teachings of the Sith?" At the other man's nod, he continued. "Very well. Kneel. I hereby dub thee, Lord... Vashta-Narada. You may rise."
"What is our next move... Master?" Obi-Wan felt himself die a little inside. He never imagined that he would call anyone Master but Qui-Gon and Yoda.
"You, my young apprentice, will go back to your life as a Jedi. In six months time, you will be sent on a mission to Mustafar, with Skywalker. There, you will reveal yourself to the Jedi, and you will make him believe that you are dead. You will leave behind evidence of the Master. However, we will give that role to a particular senator who's been giving me some trouble..."
"Of course... Master." Obi-Wan's insides recoiled everytime he uttered that single word. He had to remind himself that he was saving Anakin.
"For now, continue on as if nothing has happened. You are dismissed."
Obi-Wan bowed and left the office. How am I supposed to continue like this. Everything has changed. At least Anakin will remain a Jedi...
The Jedi was reluctant, anyone could see that. But there were ways to cause him to actually turn. Many, many ways...
As he walked away, Obi-Wan's head was filled with questions on his decision. What have I done? I've committed myself to a lie that I cannot uphold. I've saved Anakin, but... I've abandoned my commitment to the Jedi Order and to the Force. I have to think of something...
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