Prologue:

Anakin Skywalker chosen one and grandmaster of the Jedi order, also supreme commander of the Galactic Republic stude at the helm of the Resolute, watching as the blue waves of hyperspace pass bye. While this was happening he closed his eyes thinking about that day his life changed. The day he changed the future forever.

(Flashback)

Just as he reached the main office in the Chancellors Chambers there was Palpatine bailed against the corner of the main window. With Mace Windu pointing the tip of his Purple Lightsaber at his face, calmly the Jedi Master proclaimed.

"You are under arrest. My Lord". Then as if to emphasise the point Master Windu turned his head and moved his hand to the right to show Palpatine that Anakin's presence. The Chancellor now revealed Sith Lord turned to Anakin and pleaded.

"Anakin I told you it would come to this. The Jedi are taking over". Anakin knew that Palpatine was lying about that. Though from the position he was in, the Chancellor can sell it quite easily. Master Windu then spoke up with a determined tone in his voice.

"The oppression of the Sith will never returned, you have lost". Palpatine then became enraged this and had both of his hands to face the Korun Jedi. With a an increasingly cackling scowl. He retorted.

"No, NO, NO, You will die"! At that moment Palpatine cast a barrage of Force Lightning at Mace. With the Jedi Master blocking it with his Lightsaber and re-directing it back to Palpatine. Anakin shielded his face with his mechanical right hand so as not to be harmed by the intense light. As he watched Anakin had heard a calm but evil voice call out to him.

"Know yourself, know what you will become". In an instant Anakin grasped his head and collapsed onto his knees. With that visions begin flowing through. Padme being chocked. Younglings being murdered by a Blue Lightsaber and on closer inspection it was his own one. Palpatine now with wrinkly pale skin and sulphuric claiming that he will become a fine Sith. Obi-Wan attacking him with a Lightsaber whilst saying he was his brother. When his head cleared and Anakin regained consciousness. Mace and Palpatine were looking at him with some concern. Mace was the first to speak up.

"Skywalker. Anakin are you alright"? His tone was assertive yet showed concern. Anakin then shakily responded.

"I remember now. I remember what the Son showed me on Mortis and I realise that what happens now will determine the course of fate for the rest of the Galaxy". Palpatine looked confused yet eager. He had heard about the "Ones" but dismissed them as rumours. Yet if Anakin has met them and the Dark-Side embodiment had showed him the future then that means it can only mean good news for him. Palpatine then spoke

"Then if it is true then surely that by rescuing me we can build this future together". When Anakin regained his focus on Palpatine he was shocked. His eyes were yellow with a red rim. His hair and skin was translucent and his nails were a necrotic black colour. With the fact that the future Emperor of the Galaxy was now in front of him, Anakin decided his next course of action.

"No". he replied in a firm tone. "The future that has been shown is one of destruction and of death. The Son was evil and corrupted by the dark side. Yet he knew that if I sided with you then there would be nothing left". Palpatine then became enraged once again. With the key to complete the 1000 year old grand plan out of his grasp. He snarled.

"So be it Jedi". With that he attacked Anakin with a barrage of Force Lightning. Anakin immediately blocked it with his own Lightsaber. Whilst this was happening. Mace regained his composure and lunged at a distracted Palpatine. His Purple Lightsaber embedded into the Sith Lord's chest. Palpatine let out a scream before his body vaporised into nothing. The shockwave blasting Anakin and Mace into the Chancellor's office. When they had awoken, Mas Amedda, the speaker for the Senate, Commander Fox and a squad of Shock Troopers had arrived at the scene. The two Jedi had told them what happened and that an Emergency Session should be called to brief the Senate. Amedda quickly went away and left Fox and the Shock Troopers to tidy up. As they were leaving Mace sensed something.

"Skywalker, what's the matter is something troubling you"? He asked concern with the other Jedi's well-being. Anakin was surprised. This was the first time that the Master had bought up a question like this without it carrying the cold undertone it usually does. Nonetheless he responded.

"Master I haven't been truthful to you nor the council". Mace looked sightly shocked but knew what Anakin was implying.

"I assume it has something to do with your secret marriage to Senator Amidala". The Jedi Master replied. Anakin was shocked. Then he asked.

"How did you know about it"? Mace the looked at Anakin with a slight smirk. Which he replied.

"I know that you might not have much faith in the council and to be honest we haven't been helpful in that regard. Though nonetheless we have sensed something was up and that duel with the Chancellor bought those thoughts to the surface. However we still need to have a talk about it". Anakin looked at the Korun Jedi before Mace continued. "It's getting late now and I thank you for your help Skywalker. Oh and one last thing we won't discuss it until Obi-Wan arrives back". With that the Korun Jedi turned away to board a Republic Gunship departing for the Jedi Temple. Anakin was in a state of thought for a little bit before he went to his and Padme's apartment

Anakin was brought out of his thoughts when he felt a soft hand on his shoulder. He turned his head slowly to find Padme looking at him with a serene smile on her face.

"Palpatine being a Sith still bothering you"? She asked with a concerned voice. Anakin looked at her with a happy but exhausted simile on his face.

"I can't believe we were all strung along like that. Who knew that the Sith Lord the Jedi were looking for was hiding in plain sight". He responded. Padme was still wearing her light blue Night Gown had moved to sit down beside her husband. Her right hand massaging his scalp. When he told her what happened last night, she was shocked that her old friend and mentor was the mastermind behind the Blockade on Naboo and the Clone Wars. She then responded to Anakin reassuringly.

"None of us knew, we were deceived, all of us were. The important thing is that you helped Master Windu defeat him. Now we can find a diplomatic solution to this conflict". At that moment the doorbell went off and they heard C-3PO politely welcoming two people inside.

"Master Kenobi and Captain Rex how good of you to come visit". Threepio exclaimed whilst Anakin and Padme listened. Seconds later Obi-Wan and Rex walked into the room with the Jedi Master wearing his cream coloured Jedi robes and the Clone Captain wearing his signature blue and white "phase II" armour with his helmet wedged between his left hand and wrist.

"Anakin, Senator Amidala it's good to see you again". Obi-Wan greeted in his formal voice.

Padme responded with a similar formality. "Likewise Obi-Wan although you can call me Padme and how are you Captain Rex". She asked the Clone Captain.

"I'm doing alright ma'am". Rex responded.

Anakin was observing Obi-Wan with a look of caution and curiosity. He knew that his former master was suspicious of his marriage but with what Master Windu told him and what Obi-Wan was witnessing now. He pretty much confirmed them. To ease the tension Anakin piped up.

So Obi-Wan, did Grievous give his usual take down and run strategy." Anakin was well aware of Obi-Wan's past run in with the cyborg and knew what to expect from them. Obi-Wan the spoke up.

"Yes he put up a tough one. Although the best part was that we finally got him. Or in this case what's left of him". Padme then asked.

"Is he in custody?" Obi-Wan then frowned before replying.

"I'm afraid Padme that I ended up having to kill Grievous. Lest he makes his escape again. Though the ironic thing about this whole engagement is that he was finished off with a blaster instead of a Lightsaber". The Jedi Master said with a hint of sarcasm. Anakin then frowned.

"But that's not why you're here"? he asked. Obi-Wan replied with a similar frown.

"Unfortunately no. The Council wishes to discuss what has happened last night, your marriage and your new mission". Anakin had dreaded this moment and now it was time to face the music. However he was wandering what Captain Rex was doing at the apartment. Though he thought it was better to ask him later. With a sigh Anakin sat up from the sofa and began to walk towards the door. He turned back towards Obi-Wan. Breathing in he said.

"I guess I couldn't run from it forever". He sighed.

Obi-Wan replied.

"It was a matter of time I'm afraid".

Rex who had been listening to the conversation chimed in.

"Sir if I may. Regardless of what happens you've got the support of myself and the 501st".

Anakin looked at the Clone with a soft expression. Through their shared experience of the war, he came to regard the 501st as a second family. He responded with slight enthusiasm.

"Thanks Rex that means a lot".

Well I hate to break up this moment but the Council will not appreciate it if we're running late". Obi-Wan stepped in. With that the three of them stepped out into the hallway.

After seeing Rex off to the Barracks, Anakin and Obi-Wan made their way to the Jedi Temple. No matter how many times he's been there, Anakin always felt nervous when in front of the Council. That has definitely since he first arrived there with Qui-Gon Jinn thirteen years ago. Upon entering the chamber all the masters were present in one form or another. Some like Master Windu were physically there whilst Master Yoda and a few others were in hologram form, as they were leading the final campaigns of the Clone Wars. Because Masters Kolar, Tinn and Fisto were killed by Palpatine, their chairs were vacant as a reminder of their sacrifice .Obi-Wan took his usual seat while Anakin stood in the centre of the Chamber. Master Yoda who sensed Anakin's anxiety was the first to speak.

"Skywalker, good to see you it is". the elderly master spoke.

"Likewise masters". Anakin responded whilst trying to suppress his nervousness with the Council. He looked at Master Windu who then spoke to him in his usual cool manner.

"You understand why you're here Anakin". The Kohun Master asked whilst looking at him in a critical manner. Anakin never understood why he seemed to be the least accepting of the Jedi. He gave his answer.

"Yes masters. My relationship with Senator Amidala and the former Chancellor and how they have affected my abilities to serve in the Jedi Order". He replied, despite the fact that on he was sweating badly (on the inside). Master Mundi then spoke in his usual serene manner.

"You understand that your marriage to Senator Amidala is a clear violation to the Jedi Code. Not to mention it put you perilously put you close to the Dark Side". The Cerean Jedi explained. Anakin was taking this in stride. He knew that the council would not let him off the hook if at all. However what Master Plo Koon said was what took him off guard.

"It seems that despite what you have done, that we owe you an apology for not trusting you. The code is what binds the Jedi together. Your actions have proven that there are parts that need to be changed". The Kel Dor master whilst stoic on the outside was among many on the council who still feel guilty with what happened to Ahsoka and their treatment of her. Master Yoda spoke up next.

"The Code important it is for all Jedi. But blind our decisions it must not. A proper apology we give to you the council does and change the Code we will". Anakin was shocked. He thought that the Council was going to expel him. Not apologise. He felt that the entire experience was surreal. There was still a lot to process but that would have to wait. As Master Windu was the next person to address him.

"Skywalker I was wrong about you. The courage and commitment you have showed during the Clone Wars, whether it would be leading your men on some of the toughest campaigns. To seeking justice to those we have turned our back on. When faced with a choice that could affect the Galaxy you have pulled through in the end. For that we thank you". Anakin then took a slow breath before replying.

"Thank you masters". Obi-Wan who had been watching the proceedings with a smile on his face was proud of Anakin. He claimed that he would surpass him as a Jedi one day and it looks like that would soon become a reality.

(End of flashback)

Anakin opened his eyes and smiled at that memory as well as other memories of his past adventures. Then sudden alarms started to blare off as clone officers, admirals and troopers were running around trying to fix whatever the problem was. "Admiral Yularen what's going on"? Anakin asked him. "We don't know sir but our sensors are detecting an unknown energy signature trying to pull us out of hyperspace". Yularen told him. "Evasive maneuvers try to go around it". Anakin orders the crew. "Too late general, it's already pulling us!" Admiral Yularen shouted at Anakin. As they all braced for impact, there was suddenly a flash of bright light. Then after that they disappeared.