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nevertheless-moving · 3 years

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Suicidal Misunderstanding XII

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Star Wars Time Travel AU #27

“We cannot delay much longer” Master Ki-Adi-Mundi said gravely. “Rumors are spreading like wildfire throughout the temple, and Master Kenobi’s absence is not going unnoticed among the troops.”

Master Fisto sighed and his hologram rippled. “As much as I dislike deliberate falsehoods, I think it might be best for morale if we keep- the truth, as we understand, under wraps as much as possible. Young Ashoka is deeply shaken. I myself...” the Nautolan sighed again, running a hand through his tendrils anxiously.

“Not to mention the fact that Master Kenobi might have a valid reason for mistrusting the Chancellor so strongly” Master Gallia added darkly. “Of course I’m not saying we should charge him with anything based on Kenobi’s scattered words alone, but given the chance that this was proceeded by some hypernaturally prescient event, some form of precaution seems warranted.”

Yoda hummed in reply, looking weary. “Fallen ill, Obi-Wan has, tell the Chancellor and the Admiralty, we shall. Incapable of visitors. Still unknown to us, the cause is. Overwork, we suspect. Truth, it may be?” he finished, turning to Master Windu.

Mace leaned back. “I’ve shared everything relevant. We still don’t know anything with absolute certainty. It is my hope that the healers will call upon our more powerful telepaths for assistance later today, should their other efforts continue to prove unsuccessful.” he added with a glance at Master Koon.

"In the mean time,” Master Tiin interjected. “We must discuss the situation in the Expansion Region! As much as we had hoped to delay the Unumbran until Master Kenobi was capable of leading the 212th-”

“That is no longer plausible, if ever it was.” Plo-Koon interrupted softly.

“You may be best suited for the task, Master Tiin” Windu offered. “Your 407th was intended to accompany the 212th, in any case.”

Saesee Tiin reared back, alarmed. “I’m honored, but as I’ve already explained to the council, my skills as a pilot and Shocktroop leader are best utilized at a lower command level. I’m certain there’s a better suited replacement for Kenobi, at least for the short term. What about Skywalker? He is Kenobi’s protegee, and more familiar with working directly with the 212th.”

“You are a veteran with considerable more experience than young Skywalker. You would truly trust his judgement over your own?” Shaak Tii asked skeptically.

“As a General? Absolutely. I’ve seen what he’s capable of.” Master Tiin confirmed.

Koon pushed back, disapproving. “Regardless of his skill, I don’t believe he is in the best mindset for such a task at the moment.”

“Will he be held back from the front entirely?” Master Koth asked, frowning. “That would mean reworking our forces considerably.”

Before Mace was forced to add his own concerns about Anakin’s role in the war, they were interrupted by a priority message from the Chancellor’s office.

Exchanging looks, the assembled council straightened in their seats, nodding one by one at Master Windu, who finally accepted the incoming call.

A full scale live holo of Chancellor Palpatine opened at the front of the room.

“Ah, I see the full council is here. I thank you humbly for accepting my call so quickly.” He said to the room with a smooth bow of the head.

Exchanging a glance with Mace, Master Yoda answered, “Of course, Chancellor. Serve the senate, we do. Help you how, can we?”

A troubled expression crossed Palpatine’s expression. “I recently heard the most terrible rumor about poor General Kenobi. I was hoping the Council could clear up the truth of the matter.”

“Hmm. Dangerous things, rumors are. Careful with them, you are wise to be.” Yoda said. Everyone in the room expertly stifled a smile at Yoda’s unrivaled skill at vague topic evasion.

The Chancellor was far too practiced a politician to allow irritation to cross his expression. “Thank you for that wisdom Master Yoda. Now what exactly is the condition of the High General of the Third System Army?”

Yoda’s ears drooped. “Plagued by sickness, Master Kenobi is. Unable to wake him, our best healers are.”

Palpatine gasped. “How horrid! Surely this must be some insidious Separatist plot! What else could have felled such a powerful Jedi.”

“Immune to illness, Not even the Jedi are. Still investigating the cause, are we. Discussing who should care for his troops, when you called, we were.”

“Oh, how dreadful, that we are forced to discuss such mundanities as troop movements when a good friend’s life might hang in the balance! Please, if there’s anything I or the Senate can do to help, you have my personal support in accessing the finest healers.”

“Very kind of you, that is. But well cared for, Master Kenobi is. Will help, a rest from the stress of war, we hope. Do our best to keep the news contained, we shall. Risk inspiring fear in the public, we do not wish.”

“Indeed! That is very wise thing to fear. Do not worry, I will ensure that any security leaks are taken care myself if need be.”

Master Windu finally spoke, tone and posture absolutely neutral. “Thank you, Chancellor. If there’s nothing else, we will return to planning our strategy during Master Kenobi’s unfortunate but necessary leave of absence from the front.”

“Of course! When you are finished, would you be so kind as to send General Skywalker to brief me on what you decide?”

“That won’t be necessary, Chancellor. I’m more than happy to come in person to brief you myself” Windu replied in the same placid voice.

“Oh, I’m certain that as Master of the Order you have more important tasks to do than talk to an old man such as myself! And as you know, I consider Anakin a friend of mine. It will do me good to check in on him myself, I’m sure you understand.”

“As you have so kindly reminded us in the past, nothing outweighs a Jedi’s duty to the Senate of the Republic. As Master of the Order, I consider discussing the matter with you a top priority. And as for Skywalker- your concern is of course appreciated. I’m sure, given your friendship, you will respect our decision to give the young man some time off from council obligations to meditate over his concern for his friend and former Master. We would be happy to pass on an informal invitation to meet with you, if you wish.”

Palpatine was silent for a moment. “How...very kind of you to respect their close bond with one another. Yes, please do pass on my personal invitation of support to Anakin. And my offer of non-Jedi medical consultation.”

“I will do so as soon as our meeting has finished. Thank you again Chancellor.”

Palpatine nodded briefly then closed the connection, hologram winking out of existence.

“Unaware, I was, a leave of absence from his duties, we were giving Knight Skywalker.” Yoda said with a raised brow.

“The full matter will need to wait until Master Kenobi wakes, but for now, trust me when I say that we should at least discuss possible replacement leadership for both the 212th and the 501st.”

The council grumbled at that, but Mace quelled any arguments with a severe look.

“Very well.” Shaak Tii relented, pulling up a datapad. “Jedi Masters currently without troops to command include several shadows that we could hypothetically pull from their duties, as well as Master Krell after the tragic loss of his last division...”

---

“My Lord! This is an unexpected honor! How may I-”

“Save your simpering, Tyrannus.” The hooded figure hissed. “It appears we have a new player in the game.”

“To whom are you referring, my lord?” Dooku responded, thinking quickly. Of course both Sith were constantly instigating power plays amongst the Republic and Seperatist leadership, but nothing dramatic came to mean.”

“You mean to tell me you don’t know?” Sideous replied with a wicked smirk. “How disappointing. I had thought your spy network better than that, particularly when it comes to your favorite lineage member.”

Dooku paused. “I was aware that Kenobi had missed the most recent major mixed war briefing. Do you mean to tell me he has begun to move against you, my lord?”

“My, my. Your sources truly are failing you, Darth Tyrannus. Quite the opposite is true. It appears that someone has managed to land a blow where our combined efforts had previously proven fruitless.”

“A blow against Kenobi? On Coruscant? That is...an interesting development”

“Indeed. Find out everything you can. Whoever has succeeded has done so in such a manner as to utterly rattle the High Council. I’ve never seen them so deliciously shaken.”

“I see. And what of your favorite of my lineage? I assume you are managing to use the situation against him gracefully as ever.”

Palpatine’s smirk fell into twisted snarl. “The boy is despondent of course. My lack of warning means that I was unable to position myself advantageously in advance. And now he is refusing to answer messages, while the council has chosen to give him time off. Bah. Of all the times to attend to their Chosen one’s emotional wellbeing...”

Dooku drew himself up, expression betraying nothing. “Forgive me my lord, but any information you can provide me would help in my search to find our ‘new player’ as it were. I have never known the council to be so...soft with a knight when his former Master was simply in sickbay. Do you mean to tell me that Obi-Wan Kenobi has passed into the force?” His tone, haughtily impassive throughout the conversation, grew a touch disbelieving at the very end.

“My sources tell me he is ‘unwakeable’ but given the boy’s anger and grief, not to mention the fact that his force signature is practically non-existent... I suspect his condition may very well be critical. Find out the rest. Do not fail me again, Tyrannus.”

The connection cutoff abruptly, leaving Dooku alone in the dimly lit room. He strode out, sealing the private chamber behind him and calling out.

“Ventress! Attend me at once- I have an urgent assignment for you...”

Part XIII

#star wars #my au #star wars au no 27 #suicidal misunderstanding au #oh no my plot got more plot in it help #star wars au #star wars fanfic #jedi council #is in this one and WOW did i have a lotta wookiepedia tabs open #srsly feel free to tell me if i spelled anyones name wrong i TRIED but still do your thing

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diversetolkien · 3 years

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I'm honestly surprised you're pro-jedi and not just, like, pro-force-user. Aside from the slavery, and general indifference, they're also arrogant and detached. The only Jedi I've seen being caring toward their clones(even the peons/privates/shinies) are Plo Koon and Windu. Anakin only cares if it's Rex and maybe one of his main teammates. Maybe. Obi-wan only seems to really care about Cody, etc. Sure they might be //nice// but there's a diff between nice and kind, right? (1/?) -Antijedanon

Pls don't take this as me being hostile or trying to fight. I actually kind of LOVE to debate stuff and I can never find anyone to do it with because everyone is too intense and keeps trying to convince me of their opinion, even when we're not talking about social justice stuff. Just. 'I'm right and you're wrong, now admit it' and it's like. Super subtle sometimes because I'll make it clear what I think and they'll just keep 'offering' more 'explanations' ykwim?(2/?) -Antijedanon

Anyway, I personally love the clones so much that I cannot forgive the Jedi for not doing ANYTHING to help them. They could've lobbied for rights, for shore leave, they could've //tried// you know? I feel like they weren't THAT powerless. Sure with Palpatine pulling the strings, everything was harder but it's like they refused to even take a stance? They could've at least expressed disapproval. What do you think?(3/?) -Antijedanon

Hello there anon! Thank you for this ask! I think in general to sum up why I do like the Jedi is basically due to their core beliefs, their culture, as well as their relationship to the Force. Not only do I find them aesthetically pleasing, but i’m really obsessed with their mysticism. Getting into star wars, the Force and the Jedi were something that personally, I could really relate to. And the Jedi order and their belief and work with the Force became a bit of a comfort for me, especially when I was dealing with some hard and stressful times.

Watching the episode with the Younglings creating their sabers was really cool for me. Also, i like their family units. The fact that they are all a mix of difference species and genders makes you wonder their views on the outside world--they’re raised and reared so differently than others.

Cultural differences would mean nothing to Jedi because they grew up with people of different and stranger cultures. Humans and aliens grew up side-by-side, so discrimination really wouldn’t be an issue. Not just on a race basis, but also on a gender basis, simply because most Jedi were taken and raised in the temple.

This typically translates to respectable adults.

In general, I think the Jedi order is an order that can be good, thinks it’s good, but goes about it in a very, very bad way. In general I think they needed newer leadership and younger people on the council, as well as people with differing beliefs.

But, because of their blind belief in the Force, they’re prone to making phenomenal and harmful mistakes. They don’t question anything because they think the Force is leading them to where they need to be.

And then they’re compliant in the creation of a slave army, which should be a reasonable excuse as to why anyone should dislike them. There is literally absolutely no defense of that. You cannot defend or explain away the fact that they accepted a slave army, did little to help or advocate for them, and lead them to their deaths.

You can’t explain away how Anakin is infuriated by slavery, but turns a blind eye to his own men and his role in their slavery. Or how the Jedi are supposedly anti-slavery (it’s either them or the Republic, but the Jedi fall under the republic) yet have a slave army.

I love Plo.

Plo is my favorite Jedi and character, but he did the bare minimum. Everyone who was nice to the clones did the bare minimum, and while I enjoy talking about how as far as other Jedi goes he and Mace are pretty good, I wish they did more. Spoke out more.

Anakin was married to a senator—why didn’t he advocate for his men? Why not advocate or be there for Rex? Especially after Fives (don’t even get me started on how painful that was).

That’s why the finale with Ahsoka and Rex felt so…off? I suppose this idea that Ahsoka was a heroine and stuck her neck out for the clones was bothersome when her onscreen recklessness has caused clone lives.

Watching the clones used as cannon fodder and their lives be so ignored and underappreciated by the Jedi, except to make the Jedi look good, was infuriating. Watching Ahsoka only care about the clones to make her look better was infuriating. Watching Plo and even Yoda getting a slap on the wrist for just saying they cared was infuriating.

Like, do more!!

The relationship between the Jedi and the clones will never be a good one, unless the story is retconned and rewritten (Dave Filoni if you’re looking for a writer for ideas DM me XD). Every attempt to humanize the clones in relation to the Jedi is only made to make the Jedi look better.

But every single Jedi failed the clones. Every single one.

You’re right to dislike them for that—and even hate the Jedi. Because for a long time I grappled with this. The jedi got me into star wars, so understanding and having to accept that they are a very, incredibly flawed (and for some people, it’s more than flawed).

And this pretty much sums up my stance. I’m pro-Jedi because I think that fundamentally it’s a really good order that has it’s heart in the right place but communicates it badly, and is in need of new leadership. And due to that, i’m critical, especially when the order itself is incredibly hypocritical.

#star wars #pro jedi #jedi critical #tcw

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thesoobfiles · 4 years

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your highness – a. skywalker

Jealous! Anakin x Queen! Reader

Request: anon, could we get a jealous! anakin imagine?

Words: 4k

Summary: Reader is the queen of the alien planet, Roe’ Leor, a planet very rich in natural resources and starship fuel. It was previously a neutral system; however, the Republic has finally roped them in. In celebration and in honor of their alliance, the Queen has thrown a formal party to recognize this new friendship. Invitations extend to the royal family, the royal guard, royal officials as well as the staff, Republic Senators and the Jedi of course. After Ani’s met the Queen and after the dancing begins, Anakin gets jealous when he sees her dancing with another man…

A/N: I’ve been experiencing the BIGGEST writers block and lack of time to write and I’m SO sorry this took so long. I also had trouble trying to think of something that isn’t overplayed like jedi! reader and senator! reader... I’ve had this in my drafts for a week now and I apologize I haven’t published it until now... I hope it was worth the wait though :) A couple things I want to point out: 1) Roe’ Leor is a production of my imagination; it’s not a real planet in the Star War universe, 2) I imagine the handmaiden with a soft British accent, 3) you don’t really get to fill in a lot because you’re an alien and your skin color, eye color, etc. is already pre-determined, 4) the Roe’ Leor culture is like a mix of Indian and Haiwaiian (certain thinks like names and outfits) and 5) this Anakin is kind of like a mix between rots! Anakin and tcw! Anakin. I’m sorry I talk so much and enjoy! ~

I look out of my large bedroom window as my handmaiden, Lei, prepares me for the event tonight. I just love the blues and purples that color the sky when the suns set…

“I do as well, my lady.” Lei speaks up. I jump slightly at the sudden sound.

“I hadn’t realized I said that aloud…” I said, distractedly.

“Well, I’m glad you did, your majesty. The sound of your voice is always lovely to hear, no matter the scarcity.” She replies with a small smile on her face. I smile back at her. What a wonderful girl…

The thing about being Queen is I’m not allowed to speak, only under specific circumstances like negotiations. Hearing my voice should be ‘a privilege’. I think it’s nonsense; but until my request goes through Leadership, I must adhere to the rules…

Lei adjusts the pallu part of the sari and places the traditional red flower behind my ear. She spins me around to look in the full-length mirror and I smile. She always does such excellent work making sure I look presentable. I look at Lei in the mirror and whisper a ‘thank you’ in our native tongue.

“You are quite welcome, your highness.” She smiles and bows before leaving my presence.

I look in the mirror once more and really take in my appearance. The amber color of the sari and petticoat really compliments my green eyes and the vermillion of the choli, fine stitching and border look exquisite against my light orange skin. To top the whole look off, my hair is loose, free to fall in waves upon my shoulders. Luckily, it doesn’t take too much away from the golden jewelry that adorns my body; the delicate necklace hanging upon my neck and the simple, yet elegant bangles that slip towards my wrist. If there’s one thing I love about being Queen, it’s the fun I have while dressing up.

When I’m done admiring Lei’s handiwork, I straighten my back and head for the main room of the palace; where the event is being held.

Outside my door, as I expected, are two of my most trusted bodyguards – who double as my governesses – to escort me; however, what I didn’t expect was for a women from Leadership waiting for me as well. I bow politely and she bows back.

“Your grace, I’ve come before you to inform you that your request has been received and approved.” She says with a relaxed expression and a small smile.

“That’s wonderful. Thank you for bringing me this information.” I reply, beyond jovial as a smile breaks out on my face.

“It was my pleasure, your majesty. Enjoy the rest of your evening.” She bows and leaves me with my escorts.

Overjoyed that I can now speak as I please, I hug both of them.

“Alani, Kaila, I never thought I’d see the day.” I express my extreme happiness with the information I just received.

“We’re happy for you, your highness.” Alani replies with a smile on her face.

“We’re glad your request went through successfully.” Kaila says as she pats my back.

I give them another squeeze before I straighten up, dust off my sari and clear my throat.

“C’mon ladies, we have a party to attend.”

As I walk forwards, Alani and Kaila follow suit. We make a beeline for the balcony area of the staircase and wait just behind the doorway for my cue to enter. I can already hear the noise of my guests and the party started but a few minutes ago.

- 15 minutes earlier –

“Halt.” A guard in front of the palace stops us.

“Names.” She demands and she looks at her scroll.

“Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight.” I say in a nonchalant tone and flash her my invitation. She looks at me, at the invitation and at her scroll. She nods and looks at Obi-Wan.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Master.” He says politely as he too shows his invitation. The guard nods and I proceed to make my way inside only to walk into her arm. I look up at her.

“Is there a problem?” I ask, eyebrow raised in hopes of getting some answers.

“You must change your attire before entering the Queen’s palace.” She responds. Before I could open my mouth to ask my question, a women that appears to be a handmaiden approaches us with clothing in hand. Then, it dawned on me.

“This would explain why we were measured last week.” Obi-Wan voiced my thoughts as he takes his suit and I take mine.

“You may change your clothing in the rooms to the left.” She states with an authoritative tone and resumes her duties as the guard; checking the next guests invitation.

Obi-Wan and I head over to a small shack.

“Doesn’t look like much.” I comment on the rough exterior of the ‘building’.

Obi-Wan chuckles, “Wait until you see inside.” I furrow my eyebrows in confusion and push the door open. My eyes widened at the sight before me. The outside is an injustice to the interior. It was magnificently structured and much larger on the inside. The small palace was completely empty except for four decently-sized ‘rooms’ in the middle of the structure.

“Never judge a book by its cover, Anakin; Leori technology isn’t anything to bat your eyes at.” He says condescendingly as he goes to change.

“Yes, master.” I reply as I walk over to the changing ‘room’. Can it even be called a room? All of the ‘walls’ are made of curtains.

I walk inside and shed the many layers of my Jedi robes along with my boots, belt and lightsaber.

“What do you know about this party, Anakin?” Obi-Wan asks from his changing ‘room’.

“The Queen of Roe’ Leor has thrown this party has an act of goodwill to celebrate the alliance between the Republic and Roe’ Leor.” I say, repeating the words of the Jedi Council from earlier that week.

I gingerly pull on the blue button-up and thin black jacket that accompanies it.

“Have you ever met her?” He asks.

“The Queen? No. I hear it’s a privilege to even hear her speak much less be in her presence.” I recall from one of the many briefings on Leori culture.

I slide on the black slacks as well as the black pointed shoes and clip my lightsaber to one of the belt loop of the pants. I walk out the same time Obi-Wan does.

I look at him and raise my eyebrow to accompany my smirk, “Don’t you clean up nicely, master.” I say in a joking manner. Obi-Wan is dressed in similar clothing, just with different colors. His button up is a light brown while his suit jacket, pants and shoes are all a darker shade of the same color; like his Jedi robes.

He rolls his eyes at my comment then makes his way out of the shack and over to the entrance. I walk behind him and we walk back over to the guard.

She looks us up and down, “Proceed.” She says after she recognizes us and deems our outfits acceptable.

We walk inside and look around. Music similar to what was playing in Hondo’s bar plays softly in the background as the people make conversation. I notice that some members of the Jedi Council, such as Mace Windu and Plo Koon have already arrived and have switched their usual attire for suits. The majority of the people in attendance are Leori; however I do spot the occasional Senator and Jedi.

“Did you know that Roe’ Leor is predominantly female and that’s why they have a Queen instead of a King?” Obi-Wan pipes up from beside me as he examines the room and takes a bite of food from his plate.

“I did not…” I trail off and instead of looking at their species, I look at their gender and notice he’s right. The majority of the Leori are women. The men only seem to be caterers and the occasional official.

A horn of some sort is blown from the balcony of the staircase. The attendees quiet down and move their attention to a small girl, no more than the age of a youngling.

“Please welcome her royal highness, Queen (L/N).” She says in a high-pitched voice as ‘Queen (L/N)’ emerges from the doorway on the left. She looks…magnificent. She’s younger than I expected her to be.

The yellow and red of her sari compliments her skin well. She strolls over to the balcony and stands between her two bodyguards elegantly. Applause erupts from the crowd. Both guards hold a hand out and the applause ceases.

“Good evening, people of Roe’ Leor and representatives of the Republic. As you all know, I’ve thrown this party to celebrate our newfound friendship with the Republic. I hope you enjoy your evening as well as make friends with our new partners.” She finishes and descends down the stairs. Thunderous applause erupts once more from the people in attendance.

“I thought the Queen wasn’t allowed to speak?” I ask Obi-Wan with confusion, never taking my eyes off of her.

“Must have been a recent change in their rules…” Obi-Wan mused, stroking his beard.

“Oh.” I respond simply as I take notice that the bodyguard’s leave Queen (L/N)’s side as she greets some politicians. She talks with them for a short amount of time before she scans the room and her eyes on land on me.

I bow as I finish my conversation with Senator Poli and Representative Jeeloy. I’ve made it my goal to introduce myself to every Republic attendee as to become familiar with one another and explain the new rule put into place by Leadership. I look around the large space and my eyes land on a rather handsome young man who already appears to be staring in my direction. I suppose I’ve found my next conversation.

I walk over to him and his eyes never leave me. A regular man would have already looked away in fear or insecurity; an interesting specimen indeed…

“Good evening gentlemen.” I say as I bow before the young man and his slightly older companion.

Now that I’m within a closer proximity, the young man is quite attractive for a Jedi. He has dirty blonde hair that falls in waves at his shoulders. His eyes are a blue so magnificent, I’ve only ever seen it in the majestic waves of our ocean. His skin is a flawless tan color and his lips look as plush as a pillow.

“My name is Anakin Skywalker, but you can call me Anakin, your highness.” The young man, Anakin, says as he bows. He grabs my hand and places a chaste kiss upon it. I can already feel my heart racing at his actions. He releases my hand, but he never takes his striking blue eyes off of me.

“Your majesty, Obi-Wan Kenobi.” The older man, Obi-Wan, also bows.

“May I say, both of your names are quite unique?” I comment on the names they’ve given me.

“Thank you, my lady. May I ask yours?” Anakin questions me.

“(Y/N) (L/N)…”

“(Y/N)…” He whispers under his breath.

“…but no one every addresses me as such as it is customary to address me as ‘Queen (L/N)’ or other terms of respect including ‘your grace’, ‘your highness’, ‘your majesty’, ‘my lady’ and so forth...” I finish, matter-of-factly.

“Of course, my lady.” Anakin says as the mischievousness of a thousand younglings cross his eyes.

“How are you enjoying the party so far, Mr. Kenobi?” I ask, shifting my attention to his friend as the look he’s giving me makes my heart beat a little too fast for my taste.

“Please, Obi-Wan, your majesty. We are partners, not strangers.” He corrects me.

I nod in return, “Of course, Obi-Wan.” He continues.

“I must say, you’ve thrown a lovely party.” He comments as he scans the crowd.

“Thank you; do you like the food?” I ask, looking at both Anakin and Obi-Wan this time, “I heard many of these foods are popular on Coruscant, the Republic capital...”

“The food is excellent, your grace. Nothing to worry about.” He says reassuringly with a small smile.

“Wonderful.” I reply, returning his smile. “Before I forget, if you’ve been briefed on our culture, you’ll know I’m not normally permitted to speak; however, a change in the rules have been made by both Leadership and myself.” I say, clearing up any confusion if there was any.

“Now, if you’ll excuse me…” I begin.

“Obi-Wan,” I say while nodding in his direction, “Anakin.” I look in his direction.

“I must acquaint myself with the other patrons.” I bow.

“Of course, your highness.” Obi-Wan replies.

“Don’t let us distract you from your royal duties.” Anakin comments with a smile. I smile back and start walking to find the next Jedi or Senator.

- 30 minutes later –

After half an hour of walking and talking, I think I need a break. I pull a chair from one of the many tables in the hall and take a seat. I take a deep breath and exhale.

I’ve already spoken with all of the members of the Jedi Council, 8 Jedi Knights and their padawans and 300 congressmen and women and that’s not even half.

The dancing will begin shortly, so I hope I get to rest my feet for just a few minutes…

Not too long into my relaxing, I hear two chairs being pulled out. I take a deep breath, straighten my posture and put on a smile. I look up to see Kaila and Alani slumped in their chairs. I break out into a real smile and relax my shoulders.

“Hello ladies, you guys look as exhausted as I am and it hasn’t even been an hour.” I joke.

Kaila laughs exhaustedly, “Do you know how many touchy Senators we’ve had to shoo away from the poor female attendees? That Orn Free Taa? Too touchy for my liking…” I laugh.

“The men of the Republic need etiquette.” Alani agrees with closed eyes.

“Perhaps not all of them…” I say quietly. At my addition, both Kaila and Alani open their eyes and straighten up excitedly, forgetting their exhaustion.

“Oh?” Kaila asks with a smirk. I now realize my addition was a mistake; not only are Alani and Kaila my caretakers, but they are also my best friends and unfortunately love gossip.

“Do tell of the well-mannered men you’ve encountered this evening.” Alani urges with her elbows on the table and her hands underneath her chin.

“Well…” I start, going through my evening so far, “Senator Organa and Senator Farr were very polite, unlike the Senators you’ve had to deal with.” I counter with triumph.

“I’ve also met multiple Jedi who were nothing but well-mannered and polite.”

“Like who?” Kaila pushed.

“Like-like Master Mace Windu.” I reply, “Master Yoda and Master Obi-Wan Kenobi…”

“…and Anakin Skywalker.” I finish off quiet, voice uneven. Just saying his name makes my voice waver. I’ve never met a man who’s had this kind of effect on me before…

“Anakin Skywalker…” Alani repeats, “If I remember correctly he came last week with Master Kenobi for his fitting…”

“A rather handsome young man…” Kaila repeats my words from earlier.

Suddenly, I hear the ringing of a single bell signifying the beginning of the first dance. I quickly stand up, “Excuse me!” I say quickly and loudly as I rush to the balcony. I’m not even out of earshot when I hear them giggling.

I take deep breaths to steady my heartrate while I climb the stairs. I reach the top and clear my throat and the audience quiets down.

“The ringing of the first bell indicates the first of two dances. For the first dance, Leori will dance with Leori and this is the same for the people of the Republic. This illustrates our situations before our alliance. For the second dance, it will be mixed. It is mandatory for a Leori to dance with someone of the Republic and vice-versa. This illustrates our situation after our alliance. You have 5 minutes to choose your partner if you wish to dance as the first dance is not mandatory.” I finish and descend the steps for the second time this evening.

I stop at the foot of the stairs and weigh my options. I could a) return to my table and get pestered about Anakin or b) women up and find a partner.

Before I decide what to do, a familiar voice cuts into my thoughts.

“It’s been a while, sis.” A male voice announces. I look to my right and see my older brother, (B/N), with his arms open.

A huge smile replaces my thoughtful look and I rush into his arms, “Brother! What are you doing here?” I ask excitedly and squeeze him.

He wheezes, “I could tell you if I could breathe.” He manages; I immediately release him, “Sometimes you don’t even recognize your own strength, (N/N).” He says using my childhood nickname as he rubs his sides.

“You forget, I married a Senator of the Republic after I refused the throne?” (B/N) reminds me; even though our planet is predominantly female, he is older and would have been next in line.

“Ah, yes. I was so busy with the preparation of the party. It slipped my mind…” I admit, “How have you been? Is the money I sent enough? Do you need more? If you do, I can-“

“(Y/N), calm down. I’m fine and the money you sent is enough; I don’t need anymore, trust me.” He reassures me, “We can catch up later; for now, may I have this dance…” He asks, extending his hand towards me. I raise my eyebrow at him.

“…your highness?” He adds. I smile, glad he hasn’t forgotten the ways of our people.

The horn sounds as the classical music played by the orchestra in the sound room begins to play over the speakers. The first dance has begun.

The music has started to play signifying the beginning of the first dance. I’ve decided to sit this one out as the only other person I really know, Padmé, already has a partner. I sit at a table and sip my flute of one of the lighter alcoholic beverages being severed; as a Jedi, I should always be on my toes.

I scan the crowd when my eyes land on the Queen, who appears to be dancing with a man at least half a foot taller then her. The man she’s dancing with is attractive, to say the least. He has elegant features and whatever he’s saying to her makes her laugh; a laugh most likely so scarce only a select group of people ever get to hear it.

What is he saying that’s so funny? I thought when I heard the shattering of my glass. I guess my jealously paired with my prosthesis isn’t necessarily a good mix. Luckily, my beverage only spilled into the plate below with few drops of it on the tablecloth. I disregard my drink and return my attention to the Queen. Her partner spins her and she seems to be having a great time. It’s hard to be jealous when she smiles like that…

My thoughts are cut off when the music stops. The two separate and they bow before the Queen ascends the stairs. She’s most likely announcing the second dance… I suppose that’s my cue; good thing I did my research...

“I hope you had a lovely time with your first partner; however, it is now time to choose your second. The second dance will begin shortly. You have 5 minutes to choose your next partner.” I announce and descend the stairs for, hopefully, the last time. I reach the foot of the stairs when a Senator approaches me.

“Would you like to dance, your majesty?” he asks.

“No thank you.” I respond politely. He nods and walks away. Another Senator walks up, one from Ryloth.

“Care to dance, your highness?” He asks with his hand extended in my direction.

“I’ll have to pass, Senator.” I reply. He looks at me and rolls his eyes as he walks away.

“Excuse me, my lady.” A voice intervenes; not a familiar voice, but one I’ve heard before. I turn around to be met with Anakin Skywalker.

“Anakin.” I say, hopefully.

He smiles at me, “May I have this dance…” He extends his hand to me, “…your highness?” I smile and rest my hand in is, “You may.”

The horn sounds again as another song plays over the speakers. Something along the lines of classical and tango; a rather interesting mix to describe the alliance between us.

“If I may, did you really know how to ask me to dance or was it luck?” I ask out of curiousity as he leads me to the dance floor. He grabs my hand with his right and places his left on my waist. He pulls me close and whispers in my ear, “I knew.” At this, my heartrate picks up once more.

He resume our dance at normal distance.

“Your grace, if I may, who were you dancing with earlier?” Anakin asks as we continue to glide across the floor.

“Oh, that was my brother, (B/N). Many think he’s given up his prince status, but he merely rejected king status and still remains crown prince of Roe’ Leor.” I inform him, thinking nothing of the question.

“I see. So, your majesty, are you aware of the dangers that come with being partnered with the Republic?”

“Yes. Since Roe’ Leor is no longer a neutral system, the Separatists will now target us given our change in position.”

“Have you increased your security?” He asks as he dips me.

“Tripled.” I respond as he lifts me back up.

“Has the Republic asked about outposts?

“Yes.”

“And your answer?”

“Anakin Skywalker, did you ask me to dance for business of for pleasure?” I ask, finally feeling more comfortable in his presence.

“Officially, business.” He responds as he spins me similar to how (B/N) spun me earlier.

“Unofficially?” I ask. He smiles at me and whispers in my ear with a sultriness that makes my heart melt, “Pleasure.” Then, as he dips me, the last note of the song is played.

He brings me back to a standing position.

“It was a pleasure dancing with you, Anakin Skywalker.” I say as I bow, still a little disoriented from his answer.

“Please,” he bows and grabs my hand similar to our first meeting, “the pleasure was mine.” and he kisses it.

“We’ll see more of each other in the future, your highness.” He gives me a jaunty salute then walks over to Obi-Wan.

Never in my life have I ever wanted a man so badly.

Little did I know, even though I made my comment internally, Anakin was still close enough to listen in on my thoughts and walked away with a smile on his face...

I leave the Queen to return to her queenly duties and walk over to Obi-Wan.

“You looked rather cozy dancing with the Queen.” He noted.

“Really? I didn’t notice…” I replied coyly.

“Let’s just hope that you haven’t ruined our friendship when it’s only just begun.” He states as he makes his way over to Master Yoda.

I smile and look back at the Queen and she’s talking to her bodyguards.

Farewell, your highness. Until our next meeting…

The Queen’s eyes widen and her attention is turned towards me. I smile at her and she smiles back.

Farewell, Anakin Skywalker. Until we meet again.

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photogirl894 · 3 years

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It's me again! "10. do you think the jedi were right or wrong?" I am very curious to know 😁

Hello again, my dear! 😊

10. Do you think the Jedi were right or wrong?

Oh boy, the Jedi...I'm mixed on them.

(Long rant ahead 😅)

Their overall purpose and cause, I think was good. To be peacekeepers in a harsh galaxy at war, that's very noble.

However...

There were definitely flaws in some of their logic and beliefs within their system. First of all, taking kids away from their families at a young age is kind of questionable to me. Having "no attachments" is also ridiculous to me. Not that many Jedi listened to that anyway 🙄 If they didn't want that, then they shouldn't have Padawans paired with one single Master. That already is going to become an attachment! That rule is one of the things that drove Anakin to the Dark Side. He had to hide his marriage to Padme and Palpatine manipulated that mistrust to get Anakin on his side.

That brings me to something else...Ahsoka Tano. THIS is where I have a problem with the Jedi! Ahsoka was framed for the bombing of the Jedi temple and they didn't even TRY to give her the benefit of the doubt! Even after she proved her worth time and time again, they still doubted her and were quick to believe that she was guilty. Then, when Anakin finally proved her innocence, what did the Jedi do? Did they own up to the fact that they made a mistake and that they were wrong and apologize? NO!! They were cowards and said, "Oh, actually, this whole situation was your great trial and you passed!" Which is absolute bullsh*t! That whole thing pissed me off and I think Ahsoka was right to leave the Order for that.

That being said...the only redeeming quality for me is the fact that the Jedi actually valued the Clones. Anakin and Ahsoka had a close bond with Rex and the 501st. Obi-Wan was close with Cody. Plo Koon had the Wolf Pack. A lot of the Jedi saved their Clones in several situations and spoke of them as people. It's because of the Jedi that the Clones had actual names as well as distinct looks and personalities. So the Jedi did do a lot for them and that's okay in my book.

Overall, I'm just mixed. I don't like a lot of things about the Jedi, but there are some things I do like.

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oceanera12 · 4 years

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Star Wars Pizza AU

You read that right. In my defense, I saw a post about someone ordering pizza and their order was number 66. I decided to read the comments for a laugh. And then my brain exploded. Whoops.

Dominos (aka the Clones)

The franchise was technically bought by the owner of Little Senators years ago, but no one knows about that except the original owners (*cough cough* The Kamino family *cough cough*) who pretend they’re still in charge for a large hunk of money (ILLEGALLY)

Their best store (the one that makes the most money and has the best reviews) is in the city named after the Kamino’s (Kamino) and is run and operated by a different family, the “Fetts” (and no one is sure how it is legal, but so far no one’s gotten sued so...)

It’s a joke that the “Fetts” will run out of workers at some point but so far it hasn’t happened.

Also, weirdly enough, all of the employees are boys and look a lot alike

The manager’s name is Cody. He’s very strict on the dress code, very fair to the customers, and loves his job.

His brother, Fox, manages another Dominos across town and the two of them will often team up on especially large orders and hold a (friendly) yearly competition between the two stores (Cody’s team has won the last three years, something he will bring up whenever he can)

They have another brother, Wolffe, who manages another store as well, but he’s across the country so they don’t see him as much.

All three were taught how to make pizza, run the storefront, etc, by their grandfather (Ninety-Nine), who passed away a few years back. Their grandfather was one of the original managers during the franchises’ early years

Rex is the younger brother of Cody and acts as an assistant manager to him. Rex hopes to be promoted one day but he’s happy where he is right now.

Boil and Waxer (the cousins) are the best chefs they have. The kitchen is filled with bickering and teasing with flying dough and toppings but everything comes out perfectly (somehow).

Kix and Jesse are the head delivery boys. They are in charge of training the newbies and take the furthest orders (Jesse is known to run the speed limit at one point going 90 down a 35. Kix knows the city like the back of his hand and knows all the short cuts)

Nicknamed, “The Domino Squad” (aka, the thing that started this AU idea), is Fives, Echo, Hevy, Droidbait, and Cutup. (Fives and Echo are twins, with Droidbait as a little bro while Hevy and Cutup are cousins of theirs. All are nephews to Rex and Cody) Cody and Rex quickly learned the five of them could handle the day shift all by themselves. (hence the nickname)

Fives is excellent on the front end, taking orders and answering the phone with a friendly smile and pleasant attitude.

Echo is the best on the register, his mind able to add up the order and give back change very quickly and efficiently. He also keeps the orders straight and has never given anyone the wrong slip/pizza.

Hevy can run the kitchen on a busy shift with help from Cutup (who doubles as a janitor when needed).

Droidbait is one of their fastest delivery boys and manages to rack in a lot on tips and good reviews.

Hadcase and Tup are also delivery boys, with Dogma helping in the kitchen. Tup is also trained on register and is quite good at it.

The advertising team is nicknamed “The Bad Batch” because why would anyone in their family go into advertising over pizza making? (Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Crosshair would, apparently)

Pizza Hutt (aka bounty hunters and scoundrels)

Jabba is the owner (who else would it be)

Their best store is in the town of Tatooine, which is weird given how hot the climate is.

The manager is this really creepy guy named Bib Fortuna.

Employee of the month (most of the time) is the delivery boy Boba Fett (who deserted from Domino’s after his dad died in a car accident or something). Bobba is known for always delivering on time and with the food still hot. He’s also really good at getting extra on his tips.

The employees come and go on a regular basis, some staying for several years, others only a few days. Jabba is very particular about his place and if he doesn’t like the worker or how someone is doing something, he’ll fire them. Usually with no notice.

On the plus side, Jabba is known to give some pretty good bonus’ if you do a really good job.

Every once in a while, the company offers a special topping. No one is a hundred percent sure what it is but it tastes really good so it sells well. (Don’t ask me what it is)

The employees are not allowed to interact or affliate themselves with any of the other pizza places or Jabba will fire them. He’s very jealous of his company and will not risk losing his secret recipies (hence why only a few people actually know it)

Han and Chewy work there for summer jobs.

Little Senators (later Little Empire-- aka Palpatine and pals)

Palpatine “bought” the franchise years ago (he persuaded the previous owner to basically give it to him with some blackmail and a few other shady business moves, but hey. If no one can trace them, it never happened)

Their best store is in Coruscant (which also happens to be one of the biggest cities in the country) and are considered one of the largest franchises in pizza (if not the largest)

There are two managers that stand above the rest: Dooku and Padme.

Dooku runs the southern Coruscant Little Senators while Padme runs the one in the little off branch city of Naboo. Neither like the other one.

Dooku’s store is known to deliver on time and never mix up orders. The actual pizza’s taste fine, but they are a little haphazardly thrown together.

Padme’s store is known for having the “better tasting” pizza and their food is always hot. If the order is mixed up, they do full refunds and deliver the proper order with no charge.

Dooku’s store is one of the first experimenting with robotic help at the counter and in the kitchen. It goes... well enough.

Padme’s assistant manager is Bail Organa and her best employee is her daughter, Leia Amidala.

When Palpatine brings out the new name (Little Empire), Dooku fully supports it and continues under the franchise.

Padme doesn’t support it or the new company regulations (”These new rules and regulations are tyranny!”) and quits (along with Bail) to start their own pizza place (it’s like a local family joint, not a franchise but who knows). They call it “Pizza Rebel”.

Papa Yoda’s (aka the Jedi)

I can’t stop laughing at the name of this one, help

Yoda is the owner (duh) and most of the employees believe he’s at least a hundred and are shocked he’s still alive. And working. He’s short, walks around with a wooden spoon and will whack anyone who tries to eat the toppings. And yes, he is still involved in the kitchen (and hasn’t retired)

He taught Dooku all about the business of making and selling pizza’s. Dooku grew in skill and then one day left the company without a word. A few years later he showed up as a manager in Little Senators. Ever since then, Papa Yoda’s has been struggling to stay a float.

Some managers worth mentioning: Mace Windu, Obi-Wan, Plo Koon, and Shaak Ti.

Obi-Wan runs the store in Naboo, which had been run by his teacher, Qui-Gon Jinn until his sudden death several years ago. He is the youngest employee made into manager to date. His assistant manager is Anakin Skywalker, who really wants his own store but Yoda thinks he’s not quite ready (which he isn’t). Their best employee is Ahsoka Tano, who can do it all (cook, deliver, and serve) followed closely behind by Luke Amidala (who Anakin claims he’s not related to, but everyone knows otherwise)

(Anakin has been secretly married to Padme of Little Senators but when she leaves the company there’s not much of a reason to keep it a secret. Turns out it really wasn’t a secret because everyone in the store knew-- they also knew about Luke and Leia, apparently)

Mace Windu runs his store alone, but runs it efficiently. The closest thing he has to an assistant manager is his head cook, Deba Billaba. Caleb Dume (Kanan Jarrus) is their best delivery boy who has recently decided to start training some of the newbies (Sabine Wren, Ezra Bridger, Garazeb Orrelios). The front end is run by Hera Syndulla (who may or may not be dating Caleb, it’s a running bet).

Plo Koon and Shaak Ti run their store together (as business partners that’s it) and are known to treat their employees, customers, and their rivals with consideration and kindness. They have a shop very close to Wolffe’s Dominos, which does cause some contention at low points but for the most part, they get along fine. (Plo and Shaak Ti absolutely love the family dynamic between Wolffe’s “pack” of employees). The two will often help Wolffe and his crew in outside business affairs (finding open apartments for employees, helping buy a first car, etc) and they will do the same for the two managers. Most people don’t get how Dominos and Papa Yoda’s are both still open because of this relationship, but they are. (In the future, someone finally figured out Dominos had some legal issues in it’s ownership and was forced to merge with Little Empire or shut down. Wolffe chose to shut down and he and his pack were immediately offered jobs at Papa Yoda’s. They accepted.)

Yoda actually manages a store as well. It’s the “first” one he ever opened and he uses it as a training grounds of sorts for future managers and other job positions. He’s patient, but strict and will often speak in riddles which is annoying to no end. He finds it a great way to weed out the ones that don’t want to be there, and the ones that do.

Order #66 has been banned as an order number. The “why” is never to be spoken of ever again and all the newbies are confused and will ask, but no one will tell them because “they don’t talk about it”

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fireflyfish · 4 years

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Tano and Kenobi headcanon that Ahsoka has this really efficient tactic to catch and deflect incoming missiles/grenades and contain explosions to a degree and she uses it on a mission with Obi-Wan and Plo Koon or someone and Obi-Wan figures it’s because of the war but the other master is rly suspicious, yay or nay?

Hi Nony! Happy Sunday or whatever day it is where you are existing on this big blue-green marble we call home.

This is an interesting idea which I tried to touched on in Season Three where Obi-Wan demonstrates to Qui-Gon and Yoda the “Torrent” set of movements for Ahsoka’s unofficial form. Since Ahsoka did not have time to perfect her saber skills in the Temple the same way Obi-Wan and Anakin, to a lesser extent, did she doesn’t have the clean defined lines of a particular style. There are bits of D’jem Sho and Soresu mixed with her own particular brand of whoop-ass that I’m sure has a heavy dose of clone fighting in there. Because you know our favorite identical sons were teaching Ahsoka all kinds of dirty tricks when Generals Kenobi and Skywalker weren’t looking.

Fives: Generals are asleep! Teaching Commander Tano to kick bad guys in the balls!

Rex: *sweatdrop* Fives... We’ve been over this. Droids don’t have balls. You aim for their heads.

Ahsoka: *flying leaps through the air, kicking a droid head straight off* HIYAAAAAAA!

Rex & Fives: I’M SO PROUD OF HER. *tears falling down their cheeks*

Ahsoka’s fighting style is something that I’m going to mention in Season 4 and we’ll see what happens when the skills that were useful in a war fought long ago are needed again in a galaxy supposedly at peace. Will anyone notice? If they do, will they wonder why? Or will Ahsoka’s time spent training with “Master Skywalker” on the Outer Rim be enough to keep the curious and/or nosy at bay?

Thanks for visiting Nony! I hope you enjoyed this answer as much as I enjoyed imagining the Clones teaching Ahsoka how to yeet herself at droids feet first.

#Tano and Kenobi #Anonymous

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ok but obi wan turning sith during the war - what does the 212th do?? how shell-shocked would anakin be?? (which jedi win bets??)

Ah, apologies for the tardiness, this turned into a ficlet!

——–

They had won.

Mace surveyed the ruined landscape. Iohopia’s lands had once been a rolling chaparral, undulating sandy hills spotted with clusters of green shrubbery poking up from the ground - stubborn plants well-adapted to the planet’s hot, dry summers and damp, mild winters.

Now it was nothing more than a flattened, beige plain tattooed with black ash, with the ugly outlines of fallen ships, weaponry, and clones. Smoke rose from a few persistent fires in the distance, the awful smell of burnt flesh mixing with the potent aroma of ship fuel in an unholy combination.

They had won.

But at what cost?

Iohopia had been secured, had not fallen to the Separatists. Objective achieved. Mace frowned, uneasy. Even if he chose to ignore their catastrophic losses, the violence, the civilian casualties - it had been too neat, too easy.

And that was not how he operated. That was not the character of man he knew.

The man he thought he knew.

The Jedi fluttered his eyes closed, reaching out with the Force. Bloody, jagged edges of destruction cleaved at his body as the silent wails of the dead screamed in his ears. Mace jerked back, reaching out a hand to steady himself, his fingers grasping at something damp and slippery.

He glanced down. Vacant eyes stared back at him in horror. Mace recoiled, quickly wiping the blood from his hand, striding away from the crash site.

He did not look back at the bled-out body of Master Kiel’s Padawan. Could not look back, knowing who had been responsible for her death.

This was no battlefield. This was an apocalypse.

Mace rubbed his fingers together. They were sticky with death, with blood, with the life force of a young Jedi, who had not asked for this.

Bile rose from his throat before he could stop it, his abdomen spasming with each heave, again and again, until it was all he could do to keep from collapsing.

Dust and blood burned in Mace’s nostrils.

This had been no battle, no strategic foray.

This had been a message, etched in revenge and destruction.

———————

Anakin paced. The faster he walked, the faster he would come up with some kind of answer.

He stopped in front of the large window near the entrance to the bridge.

This was the thirtieth time he had passed this viewport, and nothing had changed.

Space. At one time he would have called it exciting. The stars, their light so bright against the unending darkness - the stars which had held the promise of the future, of freedom, of a life beyond his bondage on Tatooine.

And now?

Anakin stared out the window.

Light was dark. Up was down. Droids were human, humans were droids and just what the kriff had given him the right to -

Bionic fist met durasteel wall with a thud. Anakin observed his own handiwork, momentarily detached from his outburst, as if he were looking at a set of crossed wires and not the dramatic evidence of his complete loss of composure.

He took a deep breath, extracting his hand from the newly-created crater in the ship’s wall.

The release of air was more of a sob than an exhale.

It wasn’t fair. He was the one who was supposed to fall, he was the one who had murdered the Sandpeople, he was the one who had married Padmé in secret, breaking every dictate of the Jedi Code.

The perfect Jedi. That’s was what Obi-wan was, what he was supposed to be. The one Anakin looked up to, idolized, rebelled against, detested. His pillar, the center of his moral universe, for good or ill. Obi-wan wasn’t allowed to change, not like this, never to become -

His legs turned gelatinous. Anakin slumped against the wall, head in his hands.

He was never supposed to become the portent of his nightmares.

And now Anakin had no foundation, no rock, no one to tie him to the Jedi Order save Ahsoka. And she could not take the burden of saving his soul - he would not allow it.

Never.

He clenched a fist.

Anakin would not drag Ahsoka down with him.

But what was he supposed to do now?

—————

The 212th was grounded, barred from any further combat operations and restricted to their base on Coruscant.

Cody sat in a waiting room. It was a sterile place, all white walls and bright lights. Waxer had walked out a minute ago - stalked out, to be more accurate, his brow furrowed in frustration, cursing under his breath. They hadn’t exchanged words, but one dark look was enough to give Cody the whole story.

Psychiatric evaluation.

Clones were bred to fight, to ultimately follow command, were conditioned to obey their Jedi leaders.

And now they were now dangerous, tainted.

When Pong Krell’s betrayal had been revealed, the 501st was taken off the front lines for two weeks, undergoing every form of mental evaluation at the disposal of both the Jedi and the Republic military leaders. After all, the clones had disobeyed the Jedi, had refused to cooperate with Krell (had done more than that, Cody knew, but that was a secret he would take to the grave, along with every other vod who knew what really happened that night).

The fear of a clone uprising, once whispered in the corridors of the Senate (and in a few hallways of the Jedi Temple), was now a frightening reality to many in the Republic. How many thousands of clones had been deployed throughout the galaxy, how few Jedi and Republic military were with them? Even with the Jedi’s legendary powers, it would not be enough to overcome an army of his brothers.

That was the first time the “Kill Switch” bill had been introduced into the Senate by Senator Piemal. Charming fellow, Cody thought. His entire look, which consisted of a long, red velvet robe and ostentatious pointed hat would only be improved with a vibroblade sticking out from his stomach.

Cody had not voiced this opinion.

Ironically, it was a Jedi who had saved the 501st from further investigation. After all, Pong Krell had only been a temporary commander to that legion, and had been issuing orders in direct conflict with what the Republic knew of Anakin Skywalker. General Skywalker would never act as Krell had, would never force clone against clone, even by mistake (the General was never that sloppy, never that free with clone lives to ever slip like that). And, thanks to some deft maneuvering by Senator Amidala and General Koon, that particular piece of legislation had been quickly buried, and the 501st restored to active duty.

But this time…this time it was different. This time there was no shadow leader to hide behind, no excuse of temporary command. The truth had been in the ruins of the battlefield, in the black-and-red clad man who had cut through clones and Jedi as if they were nothing at all.

The Holonet broadcast that had followed that particular slaughter dispelled any lingering doubts.

General Kenobi had turned, had become Sith, had joined Dooku in a righteous campaign to rid the galaxy of the Republic’s corruption, of the Jedi Order’s rot.

And every member of the 212th was now suspect in the eyes of the Republic.

This wasn’t like Krell, they said, this was Kenobi. Their commander, their leader. How long had this been festering in the former Jedi Master, what evils did he indoctrinate into his army? Would they turn in battle, would they join him?

As if the clones couldn’t think for themselves, as if they didn’t have their own opinions on General Kenobi’s defection, their own grief, their own rage.

Cody allowed his head to fall back, the bright ceiling lights shining in his eyes.

They think we’re just like droids - automatons, expendable, willing to obey any order that comes our way.

But that wasn’t true, the clones were sentient, they had ideas, personalities, opinions.

The problem was, Cody thought, what if Obi-wan was right?

——————

“I don’t want to be right, Master Unduli! But I think it’s something to consider.”

Adi Gallia crossed her arms with a huff. It wasn’t the Jedi way, letting her frustration get the better of her like this, but Luminara was being obdurate.

“Really, Master Gallia. Master Kenobi’s reputation is only eclipsed by his actions, which we all have been witness to, here and on the battlefield. The fact that you are even intimating that he might be compromised - “

Adi dropped her arms, voice rising. “I’m not saying he is compromised, I’m saying he has the capacity to be. The Council is demanding too much, spreading him in too many directions.”

“We are all being spread in too many directions, that is the necessity of this conflict.” Luminara folded her hands together, her face the perfect mask of a patient teacher humoring a stubborn Padawan. “Might I suggest you undertake some additional meditation, perhaps speak with Master Yoda about your concerns?”

I will not strangle Luminara, it is not the Jedi Way.

“And say what?” Adi demanded. “There are few enough of us on the Council who feel that matters are quickly unraveling beyond our control. Speaking with Master Yoda about a decision he has already made will not make him change his mind.”

“Then why are you speaking with me about it?”

All at once, the fight rushed from Adi Gallia. She sighed, allowing her posture to slump.

“Because,” Adi said quietly, “we need to look out for each other. I grew up with Obi-wan in the Temple, I know that he hides behind this screen of ‘perfect Jedi Master.’ There’s something off with him in the Force, even Master Plo has felt it.” She turned to Plo who only nodded, hands in front of his chest.

“You weren’t there, not on that day. There was a heated row between Master Jinn and Dooku, before he left the Order. I only heard parts of it, but Obi-wan was at the center of their argument.”

Adi let her gaze travel back to Luminara’s.

“Dooku wants him, Luminara, and he will use any means necessary to get what he wants.”

The Mirialan Jedi smiled softly, taking Adi’s hands in hers.

“Obi-wan is in no danger of falling to the Dark Side, Master Gallia.“ She glanced over at Plo Koon, who had remained silent, but observant. “I would even place a bet on it, if that behavior were acceptable within the Jedi Order.”

Adi grimaced, gripping Luminara’s hand tighter than she meant to.

“That is not a bet I would want to take, Master Unduli,” she whispered.

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Clone Wars Episode 3

Shadow of Malevolence

Okay I have to admit I did not look at the episodes title before giving my review at the end of episode two

Which was in fact “Rising malevolence,” in which I noted hesitance towards the seemingly unfinished project and uncertainty To whether it would be finished or not or if this was just a standalone episode with a semi inconclusive ending Given that ‘Ambush’ Seemed to be a self-contained story

Well I got my answer

When I checked the next episode title for my ‘next’ segment So this is going to be a seralized Built up Thing

Alright

Point I was actually going to start with

Was theorization About this episode’s plot Seeing as how wildly different they are Despite focusing on Jedi Masters And if that meant that we’re going to be seeing Mace Windu this episode

How this would mix with the scene I’m interested in Now on with the episode

[Logo]

“Easy is the path to wisdom for those not blinded by ego,”

This one is complicated....

On one hand, Yes, the path to accountability

“Wisdom” Is easy for those not set against it

On the other hand, “easy,” the path of accountability Is not, It takes noticeable effort

but...

You’ll have fun doing it

Blue

Narrator

“A deadly weapon Unleashed,”

Deadly, only if you are Plo Koon

Approach space weapon

From

It’s obvious space firing point

and

Have no one approaching a different angles

Aka don’t use Jedi Council logic

This really is the Jedi Council propaganda station

Ooh The Separatists’ Ship Is called malevolence probably would’ve known that

(Had The Jump Cuts Not Given Me Sea Sick- Ness) My B Nvm Name makes perfect sense

(Thought it meant Malevolence As in the overall feeling, Makes sense...)

Unopposed Again

Jedi

enablers

After A ‘Daring’ rescue

The only thing daring was Which Enabler To Take Orders From (That Was My Fav orite Part)

Sky walker Prepares HaHAHAHAHAHA

You’d think they’d let him prepare anything

(Also teenagers can’t prepare)

Thought; I’m really Gonna Like Seeing Anakin In This Episode (They Specifically Mention Him)

They managed to write Pretty Realistic And Consist ent Child Characters (With Little Bumps) Last Time Around And I’d really like to see them continue that consistency with (maybe) some (slight) bettering

“Droid Commander,”

Oh, who could that be...

“ General grievous,” Sweet

[Flighters Landing]

Omnious

Oh it’s our ‘good’ guys “Strike Force,”

They’re sending a teenager

“ As the bulk of our Fleets are engaged on the front line,”

You are the sacrificial sleep!

Also I love how the super weapon isn’t even a priority

Like oh yeah that going off in it’s own little isolated corner

What must the rest of the galaxy look like?

“ We’ll be on our own,”

Plo Koon is just here to babysit

(And find out who gave Skywalker those orders)

“ prepare our attack strategy,”

“ Thank you admiral,”

Okay first line from Skywalker

Can’t tell anything yet

Sound ed a bit sleepy (?)

Pretty Okay

Not exactly monotonous

But functional

The angle they are holding on his face though...

Bit weird

“And general grievous,”

Odd

Softening... of voice

And... facial.. features...

Whispering to each other

“ Ha, the head clanker,”

Okay other adult

“ Skywalker’s getting ambitious,”

No the Council just really wants to throw teenage bodies at it

To see what happens...

We destroy general grievous and the ship will fall with him

No That’s not how ships work

This isn’t ties his life force

(That we know!)

“ just point us to where that metal head is Sir,”

Everyone’s✨ prepared to die!

Yeah!

“Alright, men settle down”

The fact that they actually listen to him on this

“ this is an important mission,”

That’s why they assigned it to a teenager

Also, War

There is no important in it

Battle over someone’s grievances

(And a lack of accountability)

“ we destroy grievous we can bring the war to a quicker end,”

THAT’S NICE PROPAGANDA YOU GOT THERE! Anakin!

“Skywalker...”

(I swear if he complements him)

“ this is an aggressive plan,”

Thanks, my handler came up with it!

“ are you sure your squadron can complete this mission?”

I don’t know you assigned them

“Let’s ask them, Matchstick,”

That’s too much emotion

“ you sure our boys can pull it off,”

Little too much emotion

“Yes, Sir!”

Like that but much less emotion

“There hasn’t been a mission shadow squadron couldn’t complete!”

Which Plo Koon should know

Having their service records

“That’s right, minimal casualties,”

Some asshole still died

In this petty war

“ Maximum efficiency,”

Maximum pettiness! Sir!

“That’s us,” We’re enablers!

“ I admire your confidence pi-”

But?

“Even so, minimum casualties may be enough to prevent you from breaking Grievous’s defenses,”

‘ You don’t throw your troops willy-nilly into harm’s way boring,’ - General Plo, probably

‘Master Plo is right,”

“Ahsoka” orders

“ it’s bound to be well protected,”

Ok, here we’ve got a role reversal this time - it’s Anakin being over emotional - with Ahsoka being on point Interesting But still worth criticizing

Children don’t talk like that

“ Master Skywalker seems to inspire great confidence,”

Still focusing on Plo

And his re assumption of authority over Ahsoka

So so far

We’ve got Ahsoka taking orders from Plo

And Anakin under Chancellors’ control (Possibly till the end of the series) though with Obi-Wan showing possibilities of a second contender And Plo showing vested interest (Though unlikely) Considering we don’t know how much time each Jedi spent with Anakin and it’s generally assumed Obi-Wan spent the most time around him

Until the Chancellor Just keeping track

You could say that someone gave Anakin orders obey the Chancellor But there’s no hesitation when he orders Anakin Like with Obi-Wan

Making me think these two are neck and neck...

just keeping track to see who’s screwing over who

In this power dynamic

“ he does lead by example,” Little risky there

Still leaning in on the monotonious

Ship leading out out Red sparks

You could homie?!

Like that thing is sparking!!

That can’t be alright!

Ship is a fecking safety hazard

Before it even left the dock!

Oh, wait that’s fire

My bad

They are not good homie

Point taken

Also your strategy is to back up in live fire

Ship literally puts herself in all of the live fire

What kinda-

Is that supposed to be reassuring

* General grievous coughing*

you good-

Possible assassination target ?

“-escort”

Pretty Sure that was a decoy ship

They just stood around and let you shoot them

Like pretty sure they weren’t even trying

I didn’t even see any escape pods this time around

The last transport is fleeing General

Or pretending to?

Would’ve been nice to see that

Never mind there it is

They won’t get far

Just kind of floating like that

Like are their engines even on

Charge the plasma rollers

“ They’re moving to attack position sir?”

Which is what?

We’ve never actually seen this weapon’s firing to action compared to the rest of the ship

Either getting just a close-up of the firing port

Or the ship running away from it

Never this thing’s direct area of effect

(Probably because the Jedi never think to go either left or right,)

And it’s painted as a sort of ‘end all be all weapon,’

(Despite every time we’ve seen it’s effect, there being a clear radius

A logic sin more than a storytelling one

And farther proves my resolve that Anakin was sent on a baby mission

With enhanced importance put on it

“Are we clear to make the jump to hyperspace?

Took Anakin like five seconds

But at least it establishes that these guys are more accountable than Plo (and likely the Jedi Council)

Fire ion weapon

Oh hey Count Dooku is there in holographic form

Neat

Did say he had to be somewhere else so that makes sense

Also oh no they’re at the same exact place Skywalker was

And can be rescued very easily!

(Even if not!)

We’ve lost all power

Surprise, surprise

Very light shooting

Well they died of their own stupidity

(If they didn’t get an escape pod)

Boy this is a lot more fun when they aren’t shooting back - said every Narc ever

“ I still can’t seem to hit anything,”

Dude...

Grievous Hits A Robot

Dude you program med them

Don’t abuse your Roomba?!

Just don’t be a dick

“ Grievous,”

Oh he actually has more lines in this

“ Those battle droids are expensive,”

Hmm,

And a bit of a personality

Good for him

When we saw him last time he didn’t really say or do much

Except for the last scene where he emoted kinda scared

Of course how power levels are bullshit Especially for humans But that was chilling

“The Jedi are never so harsh with their-”

A little moment of things

Also possibly teasing Grievous due to the last time we saw them, Dooku had threatened to report Grievous to Sidious and we opened up with that coughing line

(is it supposed to be laughing? I can’t really tell and sorry if I’m jumping to incorrect conclusions with That-)

“Clones,” - With their child soldiers -

Or I guess soldiers

(Based on their reaction)

Then, again

Positive grooming Is still grooming

And Anakin gets a fair bit of both

(Verbally speaking)

The care these Jedi show for their Troops

Hahaha - ha

Like if they had been shown to be remotely accountable

Like still breaking the toxicity rule

And looking back And referring to them

Too many Unwarranted

Times

Causing distress

Okay

But here it is not the Jedi’s treatment that has gotten the better

It’s Grievous’s treatment... that has gotten worse

He brought the standards are lower so that the Jedi seem nice

Which is a pretty hard thing to do Those enabling assholes

“A weakness we shall continue to exploit,”

Yeah, toxicity!

Screw being nice to people

Or even a smallest sense of accountability!

Honestly, I’m kind of pleased This is the first time we’ve seen them plan any sort of malicious attack

Up to this point it’s been I want to screw up Yoda’s day, and I want to do it, now

Juveniles shenanigans

This is the first time we’ve ever seen them have an actual plan

And I Hope they get a scale of escalation

Going from Whoopy cushions to War

Really earning that enabling insult I’ve been throwing at Yodi and all the other Jedi

“ I have the coordinates for a new target,”

What??

You’re in war!

They know and are planning to mess your shit up

Still I like the fact they are in fact planning to mess something up

Good Job

“ The Republics...”

Oh cool a base (medical)

“Secret”

Okay...

“Outer Rim” Okay!

“Medical station...”

Wait, no you can’t do it that- there’s people on there!

Seriously 1 to 10

Went from let’s go to blow the Jedi, to let’s go screw up medically ill people

Real quick....

I mean I guess it matters who’s on there...

“ it’s unprotected,”

“ 60,000 wounded clones,”

Oh, well they did agree for War

On one hand it’s pretty clear with my stance is on death vs accountability On the other, Enablers

Well.... Looks like we’re not getting that scale of escalation today Still I do like how they set it up

And... the consistency they have going

The more consistent a villain is the more fun and terrifying they are

I’m also assuming all those clones in the introduction are going to die from tragic means

Fully irony

Possibly with one dude left to enjoy it

A mark on their casualty record...

We will do them a favor

That eye twitch

Like are you sure about this, dude?

🔹Welcome to enabling ✨

“ Misery”

This job is misery...

“ There would be no place for the Jedi to send their wounded,” Except where they send their non-clone wounded

Like we’re skipping right to

Bombing And destruction Of hospitals (This being apparently the only one in the entire galaxy,”

No one else knowing first aid

Or not willing to enable this bullshit

During a war...

“And they will die,”

Geez I was just joking about no one knowing any first aid

That’s what we’re going with

OK harsh geez Guess to the bombing of a hospital...

“ it will be my pleasure, my Lord”

Will it though?

I feel very confident leaving the ship under your command General

Do you though?

Like that’s a nice complement

But do you?

“General!”

Shit’s gone wrong

Hey, there ware those escape pads...

Several minute.....after everyone else Supposedly got blown up

What ship....

Oh wait is that ship they just got electri.......

Did they just get blown up.....?

Like you’re still telling me They don’t have any sort of Back up power source for this now?

WHOO -O

Jedi Council

With leaders this bad who needs enemies

“ Target get those escape pods,”

Those escape pods should be well out of sight

“ I have a reputation to uphold?”

Didn’t you lose them last time?

Like I know pride

Oh - back these guys

I suppose

Then again I suppose we didn’t need that

Since it was just showing how ruthless this guy was And our ‘brave’.... totally not gonna die through tragic means

* as well as Ironic

Soldiers

‘Lol’

Aawwwwww

It’s adorable!

(The Worrying since the other guy has the expert of tech on their side

Easy To Hack)

The only acceptable Garbage Friend : )

“lol” It’s Very Cute

And R2- D2 Nice

Which one’s mine?

Wouldn’t you know?

“ You’re with me,”

“ you’ll be my gunner,”

Both of them now have too much...

emotion

[Ahsoka turned back]

This is either going to be OK or very bad

Asoka turns around with a pretty surprised frozen reaction

ERRR

“ What? I need someone to watch my back,”

That, Just no

Bad line read...

“Broadside could do that.....” That, just no

The clanky animation

The enthusiasm

The Voice

It is just really isn’t working together

Which is a shame

Because child characters does can generally be excused for their stiff actions

But...not here

Bad

This really isn’t working

Just

No-

Ack-

Skip- - -

“ you don’t like my flying,”

There is just so much wrong with this...

......

Well I needed a break

The switch to Skywalker

The Admiral?

The last episode it was the introductionary Cut scene that did me in, this time I get the feeling it’s going to be the character interactions (Specifically Skywalker and Ahsoka’s) Conversations

Like it’s not the most Egregious example Just a little too much emotion

But then it ramps it up

And the dialogue

And the Anim-

(-Ack-)

That scene just does not work

Now hopefully contin -uing

At a much slower pace-

The Admiral

-Ack-

The acting

Is not getting better

Might have to skip this episode At least the Asoka parts

(Ashame)

“only general grievous would go out the clones that can’t fight back,”

Why?

Are you talking like a Narc pretending to be a baby with the pursued lips

Doing that faked pouting ‘thing’?

TRAIN WRECK!

I’m skipping

Up to 17:03

Plo looks strict

That’s All I can deal with in that whole conversation

(Sorry)

On wards;

Oh, a cool looking space station!

And cool looking aliens

And a strangely smooth sounding voice

“Transports,”

It is not possible

To Evacuate all the wounded in time

Well get the Jedi Council

Have them play Distraction

Or just straight kick those guys back

Just because it can take a while doesn’t mean you consign everyone to death

Also hear that - if they still manage to get everyone on the ship there’s no place for them to go

Oh, so well I’m totally buying

That the Jedi Council pull something out of their ass

Like ‘we do’

I’m just noting that

This mission was doomed from the start

Everyone was doomed to die

Completely of their own accord

Human beings can lift mountains when stressed enough

Can’t tell me any of this nonsense happens on accident

Playing Death tag with bullets

Especially from Mister no mistakes

“You must try,”

Yeah Doctor Who is fully prepared to let people who played Death tag die

Like they admittedly signed up for it

You know in the movie I jokingly called this guy COMs Guy

But now that really is starting to come true

Like; Does he have nothing better to do?

Then moderate the Coms?

Like up to this point it made sense

Obi- wan was trying to communicate with Anakin

Makes sense that his guy would pick up

But why here?

Like Aniken’s launching an assault On Grievous’s ship his admiral should be busy As the rest of his crew

And an in superior or someone further down the chain of command should be handling that

“You won’t stand a chance against their battleship,”

And I’m not putting faith in my child soldier superior

Obi-Wan

Got caught snitching

“ I only just received word,”

Because the COM‘s officer was busy

Jumping the chain of command

“ we’re sending troops to help you and I’m on my way,”

This is why we don’t skip over things Admiral

(And maybe this is brought up)

Thank you master Jedi

“ If they reach us in time,”

“Do you really think they can stop that thing?”

If they assume some level of accountability

Yes

I’m sorry a better way of putting it was responsibility

It’s still tox responsibility

But using their brains

Initiative

Tox initiative is what I’m thinking about

So that negative outlook isn’t helping

“It is our only hope”

No...

Not really

There’s-

Ships Are all of these supposed to be medical ships?

Person

Ad mir al

Launch The Fighters

I’m honestly surprised that the council forces managed to be organized enough To fly in formation

I hope

you know what you’re doing Anakin

‘ I hope you’re following my orders’

Well if I don’t I won’t be around to hear the I told you so

The emotion Needs to be lower

“ that’s reassuring,”

The fact that he’s suddenly developed unchildlike behavior?

Not.. too bad

Not movie bad

But edging too close for my comfort

Not tox levels yet

Take your shortcut

And I’ll take the long route

You know this could’ve been a great moment To contrast Obi-Wan and the chancellor’s ordering style

Specifically The comment “Take your shortcuts,” And the possible betrayal Of the chancellor lead up

“But you better be there before I arrive,”

Or what?

Probably just trying to find out who ordered Anakin

“i’ll be there Obi - wan

“R2 - Ooie”

Oh yeah let’s put the apprentice in the most exposed part

Great idea

whoever gave those Orders

“Cut the chatter Ahsoka,”

Hey that line worked!

Fighter escort ready

Wait why??

Wasn’t his troops injured?

Shouldn’t he be helping with the evacuation?

You know having a personal connection?

Also connecting back to Anakin’s troops?

(Going off the offensive defensive theme)

Seriously, what happened, back in that meeting that made this the plan

“This is Admiral (U-Lot-in) ?”

Now he’s on command

“ Good hunting sir,”

“ Okay, boys,” Too much personality

“ Drinks are on me,”

Great just don’t fly into the one major weapon

Or stand around doing nothing

Aka don’t be Plo Koon

Like I love how they just side eye ing this bas tard like “it’s” “Going” “to” “be” “so” “easy”

Mean while Plo Koon is like, :|

Like you die next

(Dude watched as a unit died you can’t tell me he isn’t planning on getting them in front of that the plasma cannon)

“I can already taste it”

Eat shit Plo Koon

Then again this is a squad with a minimum casualty rate So they are clearly the Mom friends

In this pile of enabling

Ship

Less emphasis on the shark design

As anyone else

(Also, forgot earlier: Tragic irony)

Including the ship’s location

“ What’s taking so long,”

“ I want to be there,”

“ Before too many wounded clones escape,”

That’s something a hero says

“Sorry, Sir,”

What a polite droid

A large nebula

“They told me this ship was fast,”

Dude you’ve been on this ship, you know how fast it is

Also it’s HUGE Or Supposed to be

Common sense dictates it’s not going to be as fast as a speeder

Ooh Setting The Scene

Navigate through shortcut...

“ We’ll be alright,”

You tell anyone else about this?

“ A nebula can be very unpredictable,”

So, why are you here?

Clearly you knew the plan

“ I would advise caution,”

“Don’t worry master Jedi we can hold our own,”

“We’ll hold your hand,”

“Right Shadow Squadron?”

Aww, that’s nice

“Copy that,”

Re-assurance

Over Con Fid Ence

“Does any one care-”

SHUT- I’m Sorry But This is Reach -ing Movie Levels Of Toxic Children Writ ing Child- ren Aren’t Devel -Op -ed Enough To Be Male-cious Never Mind This!

Bad Writ ing

“Of course we care snips,”

That’s- not how children talk

Think I Might’ve-

“We’re Still Going Through That Ne bul -a-”

[That line is so creepy]

New timestamp: 9:24 Entering the nebula seems pretty well done and I can’t wait to see more of

Back to the station

Weirdly Designed Shuttles

(Looking a bit more beat up Than they actually are Due to the logo and insignia Placement)

The evacuation is proceeding slowly ma’am

How?! Like we are led to believe that they were shuffling out patients at that rate

But how??

Even if all the patients were dragging their feet I don’t think it would go this slowly

And these are soldiers Standard don’t slouch- Stereotype

Some of them can clearly move right?

(Otherwise what kind of heckin hospital is this?)

Those emergency vehicles to be moving in and out a lot faster

(This is a bunch of systematic paperwork designed to kill you, slowly speed,”

Also only two -four evac Vehicles

That’s Titanic levels of bad planning

In general I don’t really call Logic storytelling Sins but I’m struggling to come up with any explanation of why things would go that slow and it’s bordering on the author literally forcing everyone into their rooms

The author isn’t playing sad music and trying to make us feel sad about these obviously preventable cas.

But still I honestly hope the storytelling gets better (and smarter) Slightly

“We have to move the patients in stable condition first”

You weren’t already doing that?!

Also no you move the patients in the most vulnerable condition first because they are less likely to survive

You can get the people in the most stable condition to help you

And if shit does hit the fan and the ship does reach the station most likely to survive (And continue increased speed rate)

This isn’t (Disease) triage system lady

They can’t catch a cannon ball to the face because they’re around a person who was

ALSO?! HELLO?! Shouldn’t there be idk ALARMS going off??

Like I know you don’t want to alarm the patients but Idk this seems like the occasion

* I don’t know if this place even has a working sprinkler system

Like everyone’s about to die and everyone’s just chill with it Everyone’s just accepted death

.....

Like there are steps there and we see none of them

IDK, this one just seems the most unrealistic and hard to buy

“ The more critically injured will have to wait”

For what?

A cannonball to the face?

“But what about the bacta tanks?

Many of those men Can’t be moved at all,”

???

Okay, That’s really stupid

Like beyond stupid Even life support can be moved

They been at war for how long?

This medical station is a fecking nightmare

A straight up trainwreck

No wonder the transportation is taking so long

And (The Cap Ab L e) people in the hospital aren’t flee ing

There aren’t any

“I know Commander,”

I made it that way

By not putting any time or resources into researching movable Bacta tanks As the hospital’s head

Should be fired

- cheapest excuse for non existent tension ever

Close up

-Ewwww

“Guide the patients that can be moved onto transports,”

Again what were you doing before

“ At once, Madame,”

In the next 3000 years

No urgency

Whatsoever

[Inside the Nebula]

Dusty

Nice

“ The soup is thick,”

So...

“ can you see anything,” Don’t look away!

“ just keep your eyes on my thruster Shadow 2,”

Did- you not give them instructions - on how to navigate the thing

What if you get lost-?

“The scanners are useless,”

You typed it once, on your ship

Also-

No other to navigate

“this is old fashion flying,”

Anakin has gone full boomer

“You have to feel your way through to stay on course,”

Asoka’s face Sums up my emotions

Annaaaakin have you been hitting the shrooms?

Like the tone of voice

And the animation

Something in that nebulae is driving Anakin a little loopy...

Can’t even blame drugs

It’s just un ...canny valley

Creeps me the fuck out

“- Ahsoka, clear your mind,”

Ok, Master Plo and Anakin are now out of it

Clones, you want to speak up and stop the shroom trip

“Youngling” Gross

“I can’t see anything at all,”

“I always know where I’m going,”

That one clone has the force confirmed?

“ Yeah, where’s that Broadside?”

Called out “I’m going to blow up that battleship,”

Fair point

“A Clear a path if ever there was one,

Yet you somehow missed

Ohh, blue

I really like blue

The slower move to the back of the ship is nice too

More acceptable red

“ We have one para sec,”

Oh so they’re getting closer

Hospital might be 3/4 done

3/4′s being the amount left

Casualties with this attack

They’re already wounded

And the hospital has probably already done that

“ There’s an incoming transmission from Count Dooku,”

You mean he left?!

“ General grievous,” Stiff

“ I have a received information from Lord Sidious,”

Yeah how did that -conversation- go?

“ The republic has launched a small strike team,”

When was this information was this information received?

Also, they sent the teenager

And probably got lost in a nebula

“ To attack the male volence,”

To attack the car

“ Our ship is unstoppable,”

No they’re just stupid

Also; Weren’t you just bitching about it five seconds ago

“Skywalker is leading the mission,”

Again; the teenager

He can follow orders

And nothing else

“ Do not underestimate him,”

He might be given orders by someone with slight bit more accountability

* Or toxic initiative

“Ha if anything Count,”

“It is Skywalker who underestimate this ship,”

You really like this ship don’t you

And It’s power

Again, ship

Back to the dust cloud

“So sky guy how do you know about this shortcut?”

Don’t like the way it was asked

But still a valid question

It’s an old smuggler’s route

Aight

Pilots used to talk about it on Tattooine

Fair

But also did they say ‘tell everyone’ right after?

Or was that the Jedi?

“ smugglers’ route that makes me feel better,”

HaHA

So funny...

“ AlMorrow run,”

“Al Morrow Run?!” *Slightly panicked*

Plo you know this shit was going down

“I think I’m picking up a contact,”

I ThOuGhT the SCaNnErs DIDN’T WoRk

“ Skywalker listen to me,”

Listen to the guy that got his fleet killed

* 3/4 but still

We need to turn around

You can turn around General

Every one else is High on Mur der

“ if we’re going to catch grievous,”

Another Contact

“ this one’s much larger,”

Still, just smugglers

“Is the nesting route, ~~~ ~~~”

Again they’re just smugglers

Another

Sounds

Oh it’s just an animal

that’s fine

Taking evasive action

Why?

You’re made of metal it’s made out of flesh

Also not the least bit threatening at all

Also cute visual

* R2- D2 beeping*

Those Gasovers are huge

Yep sure are

Don’t shoot or they’ll panic

Thank you, Mister- I- want to- turn- back- because of completely harmless animals

Also the smugglers picked a pretty very scenic route

“I’m about to panic,”

Completely irrationally

“There’s so many of them!”

Don’t sound so panicked

Aww

How did you miss that? You can stop in space mate

“ I’m hit!”

“i’m an idiot!”

Pull it together match stick

A Valid criticism Also Ha matchstick is on fire!

“ I’m okay I got it,”

By doing absolutely nothing

These things are going to make a meal out of us

* SHut up Ahsoka

Always lineup behind me

Why?

Oh evasive maneuvers *smack*

Dude... that was your own fault

Hurry, they will not follow us beyond the nebula

Dude, stop having a phobia about it These are just space whales

That one looks hungry

Nah it’s just smiling at you!

Seriously Asoka is trying to start an international incident

Plo Koon is not happy

“We’re coming out of it,”

Seriously, does everyone have a fear of the space whales

Out they come

“ let’s hope your shortcut pays off,”

Oh yeah cause they were just going to let the troops die

Or Obi-Wan is

We’re not far behind Grievous now

Oh yeah he’s still in blue

This Could’ve worked

Oh, no wait

It’s Obi won

“ 50% of patients evacuated,”

How?!

“That’s not good enough,”

Again, how did they even manage that?!

“ They’ll never be finished...”

Hey you wanna know why?!

“ General skywalker still has a chance to catch Grievous,”

Because you’ve done absolutely nothing

Except comment

“ If he does we have to be ready,”

What!?

“Yes Sir,” I already knew this Back to space

Every -one form att ing

Plo Koon looking out his window

Dude on fire

What is the Damage To Your Ship?

He already said his stabilizer was out

This is just highlighting that he’s a dead man

At this point

Designated weak link

“Just a scratch Sir,”

Not when you were yelling about it two seconds ago

“ Don’t take any more un necess ary risks,”

Are you gonna stop and fix his shit or you just gonna constantly rem him out for it?

“ if we lose even a single ship,”

Weren’t you just advocating for eugenics a few moments ago?

The mission is that much closer to failure

Wow you assumed authority is really putting the pressure on these guys

Also...

“ Understood Master Plo,”

You’re a failure

But we didn’t lose any ships And I didn’t

“ Sir, another contact

“ I thought those things,”

Seriously not everything is space whales

Not following us coming out of hyper-space

The Whales??! A ship

Oh that’s interesting too

I like the Sharks vs whales Design

They got going here

I hope they use them against General grievous To show the problems with harming innocence

And a great metaphor for accountability

“The malevolence,”

Here we go

Time to kick ass

Wait

Okay

Why didn’t we see the station behind our heroes?

Why were they in open space?

Why aren’t they shown in front of General Grievous in this shot

Is that’s supposed to be them?

“ A squadron of a Republic fighters are approaching,”

Oh so they’re there somewhere

“Skywalker,” Teenager

Launch fighters and actually bring the ship around

That’s actually a smart move

“ There are several medical transports surrounding the station,”

Dude you’re involved in combat right now why would you relay that information?

Also hey mate you really want to screw with the station? Turn the power off

There they are

Intense death music

Target the transports first

Who has no emergency engine, boost or backup power supply

I want every single ship destroyed

Yeah you really need to a heavier ship

If you were planning to play things this close

Instead of distracting them

With the Station

(And transp orts,)

Clearly out of fire range

“Roger, Roger,”

Would’ve been clever if one of the droids screwed up As revenge for killing The earlier droid Showing Grievous getting screwed over by his own petard

Well They shot the ambulance Those Apparently can’t do hyperdrive

I love that guy’s reaction Like Well we’re dead

Surprised they don’t have emergency power on board

Given that reaction

“This is too easy,”

Yeah it is even for orders

Slow Order -s

We’ve got fighters coming in

Very slow ly

Like a video game

“ Charge the ion cannon,”

But sir our fighters will be caught in the blast

Back to that theme of don’t abuse your. in - superiors

Fire at my command

The dangers of assumed authority And the lack of taking initiative

[Also a bit about humans ability to do so

And echo chambers

“ your fancy flying is making it difficult,”

They’re robots; are program med to be unpredicta ble and organiz ed

You’re just a bad shot

“Fire,”

Well don’t just dodge

“Make towards the edge of the ray,”

Oh so we’re actually going acknowledge That And that Plo Koon is just an idiot

Give it everything you’ve got

Why

“ shadow 2 your speed is dropping,”

Oy! Stop distracting him!

Assu -med �� Autho rity

“What’s W -rong,”

I mean isn’t that the same dude that got his stabilizer taken out?

Isn’t a question what’s wrong

Nothing, sir, just trying to keep it together,”

Voice says liar

You can keep it Match stick

*Spark

They put so much pressure on him he exploded

Seriously all that thing does is turn your power off

Someone could’ve covered him

Took Him Back

As there are no fi ghters-

Oh great took someone else with him

Who Couldn’t Dodge

Also,

whoa,

whoa

wait

how

can

you

drop

altitude

In SPACE?!

Like Foul play On Storytelling!

You cannot change the laws of physics for a cool set piece

Especially when several other scenes (even plots) depended on it working!

It’s not immediate (Or bad Enough) To warrant A “Tox!”

That’s the fate they avoided

“Shadow Squad ron,”

This is not the time for a quiet moment

That should be a two minutes are you there

Call In

(When they realize they aren’t being shot at)

And that’s it

(No Asoka knowing the answers because why)

“Tag” Poor dude

Needs to learn to dodge

Also just not gonna verify that from anyone else are we

“It looks like Skywalker has failed,”

Again Teenager

Also hey he lost two guys

Mission failure

And Obi-Wan the adult responsible for this mess

Nowhere to be seen

Didn’t he give Skywalker an ultimatum to be there before he was?

Shouldn’t he be arriving at the same time as Grievous?

He lost almost half his ships

He had like Five

“We should go,” Oh yeah never mind the unconscious patients that are only in that circumstance because you didn’t-

“ I will stay,”

POINTLESS!

Back to fighting

Good

“ Stay on course,”

Ok guys you know what to do

Do the exact opposite of what Plo Koon orders you to do

He lost his whole fleet

All deflectors double front

How do they not already know this?

“Master,”

What?!

Why would you just randomly say his name?

“ We need a new plan,”. WHO MADE HER Chief Strategist??

One bullet shot nearby;

“ we need a new plan,”

“ we can make it Ahsoka,”

Question ing your authority?

“ let them come,”

They can just bomb the shit out of you

“Prepare the ion cannon,”

When they’re on top of your ship

“First we will destroy the medical station,”

Should’ve. done that a bit of time ago

Still works

But wouldn’t that just manage to turn their power off

“ and we will finish off Skywalker,”

Again he lost two ships

Everyone’s ready to pro- claim him dead

Plo Koon Must Be A Ghost

-Fleet

“I have a bad feeling about this”

Boss gave an order to attack a hospital

Somehow still not exactly closer to the ship

Bad Aim

“We’re too close loosen up,”

Who made you Leader

Whelp

“Ion Cannon, ready,”

“They’re targeting us,”

They’ve been targeting you this Whole time

No surprise

Alarms should be blaring

[Tumblr Refresh]

[Giving up an almost complete mission for an idea that might just barely work is a bad idea

Ahsoka is not commander

There is no way that should’ve worked

Ahsoka gets unjust credit

“Three Republic ships,”

Oh, goodie

Did Obi-Wan...

Rainbow explosion

Obi-Wan literally waited for the last possible moment

There’s no way he could’ve been that slow

Anakin do you copy

How the heck

Congratulations it looks like your mission was a success,”

Without your help

And beyond any logic

Partially

But Grievous is still alive

How do you??

The battle was pretty rough on my men

You haven’t said bullshit

Ahsoka. has been answering all the questions

We’re heading for the medical station,”

No one got that badly injured

“We’ll take it from here”

Hope so

Since Anakin is supposed to be a child

And his ass would’ve gotten kicked!

[Obi-Wan... don’t let Grievous Go]

Back Here again

“ you didn’t do so bad yourself”

Screen writers killed off a character with selective physics so he’s happy

“Ah, excuse me?”

You did nothing this entire time

“ My suggestion to change the plan,”

Com pletely Irrational ly

“ From a certain point of view,”

Don’t get snippy

You have no reason to be snippy

Blah, blah

Wrapping things up...

Cheap

That’s how I would describe this episode quality

Not referring to actual production value

(Though the Asoka and Anakin scenes have a noticeable drop in quality)

Nearly earning a logic sin Of “tox”

I normally don’t criticize aesthetic choices

Given that this is a war movie (Based off one at least) And unsatisfactory end ing s

Are par for the course

I really think it could’ve done better in terms of satisfactory Setting up a lot of plot points that could’ve came into play [General Grievous’s requirement to chase things down to protect his reputation...) ]

Most notably

How ever

That it seem to be trying to make me to eat every compliment I had given to it’s prodecessor

[Seeming more like an apology for everything the previous episode than an actual finished product

- Plo Koon getting an actual successful role

The characterization of the child characters was worse

The tension was worse off....

Nearly earning that logic sin from me

Excluding the increased intelligence from the villains

Which I did like

I hope to see things get better

Continuing on...

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CHAPTER 6: OUR TIME HAS RUN SHORT --- The Dark Side of Obi-Wan Kenobi - Part 1

Summary: Things get dire. I'm not kidding. You might want to prepare yourselves. Maul takes his vengeance.

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CHAPTER 6: Our Time Has Run Short

Mandalore – Sundari

Savage threw a nearly unconscious Obi-Wan on the ground. The Jedi lay on his back, momentarily disoriented before he realized Maul was standing over him. Uncontrollable fear surged through Obi-Wan as the Sith leaned in and took him by the jaw, forcing him to look into Maul’s sickly yellow eyes. “You are obviously languishing, Kenobi. I must admit, you have satisfied nearly every one of my desires. Watching you suffer is undeniably gratifying.” The Sith tightened his grip, bruising the Jedi’s flesh, twisting the swollen gash that ran down Kenobi’s face. As Obi-Wan gasped with pain Maul felt a thrill run up his spine. “I have a proposition for you, Jedi. Give me your confession and I will show you mercy.”

Confession to what? Obi-Wan thought incredulously.

As though reading his mind Maul said, “It’s rather simple.” The Sith changed his grip, taking Kenobi by the cheek and brutally pressing him down again the cold floor. “Confess that you loved the Duchess; concede that you failed her, that you let her die. Admit the truth to your Jedi Council. They will cast you out of the Order, then I will mercifully kill you and release you from your heartbreak.”

Obi-Wan had never known such confusion, temptation, and vulnerability. He tried to cling to the waning flicker of brightness in his heart, but the longer Maul preyed on him, the darker his heart felt. Despite wanting to end his own misery, Obi-Wan grudgingly convinced himself that begging for death was against the Jedi Code. He did love Satine, but pleading to die would certainly dishonor her memory.

“Or you can confess what a burden your Padawan is, even now that he has been knighted. Tell me what a disappointment he turned out to be; so emotionally dependent, so quick to anger and slow to forgive. Let me show him the displeasure you felt when your master was replaced by the arrogant brat who thought he was the chosen one.”

Maul mixed truth and fiction, swirling Kenobi’s memories into an incoherent mess. Obi-Wan had been heartbroken when Qui-Gon died, and though Anakin proved to be a challenging pupil, he loved the boy like a brother. He would die for Anakin. His friend had occasionally shown a fragility that only Obi-Wan understood; Skywalker was traumatized by memories of slavery, haunted by his mother’s death. Kenobi had always felt protective of his Padawan’s history, especially having seen the horrors first-hand. If Anakin believed that Obi-Wan resented him, it could destroy the young man.

“Or perhaps you’d like to confess that you no longer have faith in the Jedi Code.” Obi-Wan suddenly froze and Maul could see he had hit close to the mark. “I saw it in you the moment Satine died. You felt a fury in your heart that was foreign, an insatiable desire to kill me.” Maul brought his lips to Obi-Wan’s ear in a whisper. “You felt the Dark Side, felt its power, felt its potential. The darkness is the only thing that can make you strong enough to destroy me.” Obi-Wan squeezed his eyes shut, trying to block out Maul’s infectious ideas. “Turn to the Dark Side, Kenobi. Give yourself to its power. Realize your true ability.”

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Anakin’s garrison came out of light speed just beyond Mandalore’s scanning capabilities. They immediately jammed all frequencies coming in or out of the system before beginning their descent to the planet’s surface. Master Koon led the initial team in a diversionary assault intending to engage Darth Maul’s Death Watch troops while Skywalker slipped behind enemy lines with a search and rescue team. Windu would follow Anakin with a medical unit.

The plan worked flawlessly, and though Master Koon took several unfortunate casualties, Death Watch was quickly subdued and forced to retreat. Plo’s troops pressed forward, advancing the line of attack as Anakin, Rex, and the ARC troopers unit made their way to the Sundari prison. Master Windu, Cody, and four medics stayed aboard the attack cruiser waiting for Skywalker to confirm Kenobi’s location – loyal as ever, Cody had insisted on coming along since Kenobi was, in fact, his general.

As they approached the massive, forbidding detention center, Anakin remained focused and efficient. Rex and the ARC troopers performed brilliantly, clearing a path through the guards as they made their way through the front gate. Skywalker’s memories replayed the visions Obi-Wan had provided, trying to pinpoint his master’s location. There was not much to go on but Anakin was certain his friend was being held somewhere deep in the facility’s lower levels. He began reaching out for Obi-Wan’s Force signature.

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Obi-Wan was standing, shackled to the wall, his hands right in front of his face, his back to the room. Blood ran down his raw wrists and his arms visibly trembled from exhaustion. His head hung forward and his breath came in laborious shuddering gasps.

Savage lumbered through the door, interrupting Maul who had once again been trying to access Obi-Wan’s memories. “Brother! The Jedi are here! They have come for us.”

Maul looked at his brother in surprise, his eyes betraying his fear. Then he snarled, turning back to Kenobi, wrenching the Jedi’s head back. “They have come for him.” Maul brutally shoved Obi-Wan against the wall then he turned to Savage and spoke quickly. “When they see what we’ve done to Kenobi the Jedis’ anger will be more than we can master. They will want vengeance.”

Savage blinked dully. “I thought the Jedi were not supposed to be vengeful.”

Obi-Wan could not see the Dathomirians but he was desperately trying to hear their conversation. Had he imagined it, or did Savage say the Jedi were here? Here on Mandalore? Had Anakin come to rescue him?

“Skywalker will want revenge. He’s extremely attached to his master and is easily angered. Seeing Kenobi in this state will drive him to the Dark Side. The young man is vulnerable, I have seen it in Kenobi’s thoughts.”

Fear gripped Obi-Wan’s heart. After all this, after enduring torture and heartbreak, had he begged Anakin for help only to inadvertently engineer his Padawan’s downfall? Whatever happened next, Obi-Wan knew he had to survive long enough to speak to his friend.

Maul steered his brother back to the door. “We are not prepared to face such power, Savage. Get to the ship. Prepare for takeoff. I will follow in a moment.”

Obi-Wan heard but could not see Savage leave the room. Suddenly, Maul was behind him, wrenching his head back by his hair, pulling Kenobi against his chest while he quietly spoke into the Jedi’s ear. “It seems our time together has run short.” He twisted Obi-Wan’s head to the side, exposing his neck. “Remember how you used your master’s blade to cut me in half? I wish I could repay you in kind, cut your body into pieces and leave them for your Padawan to find, but there is not enough time. Your faithful servant-boy is on his way.” Obi-Wan could hear the smile in Maul’s voice. “He will be too late.”

Obi-Wan felt the blade enter his side; Maul mercilessly stabbed him between the ribs, the long Dathomirian blade entering his right lung. The Jedi could only managed a strangled gasp as his body became cold, his mind empty of everything but Anakin. The Sith slowly drew the blade out, relishing in Obi-Wan’s convulsions. Maul closed his eyes, willing himself to stay calm, to take his vengeance carefully; he wanted to be present in the moment and enjoy himself. He listened to Obi-Wan’s wheezing, choking breaths; air was leaking into the Jedi’s chest through the open wound, collapsing his lung. Blood slowly drained out of Kenobi onto Maul’s hand; the Sith looked at his fingers, reveling in the warm, slick, red smear. He pulled the Jedi tighter against his body, feeling the panic rise in Obi-Wan’s muscles.

After feeding on Kenobi’s fear and pain, Maul finally took the blade firmly in his hand and stabbed the Jedi twice more, once in his abdomen, and again through the right side of his neck. Blood spilled down Obi-Wan’s chest; he gasped sharply, shocked by the sensations coursing through his body.

Maul used a blade rather than a lightsaber because he wanted Kenobi to bleed to death. He had done his work well. “Your Padawan will find you just in time to watch you die.”

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READ CHAPTER 1 - It’s All My Fault...

READ CHAPTER 2 - Heed My Word

READ CHAPTER 3 - Brothers

READ CHAPTER 4 - A Sacred Memory

READ CHAPTER 5 - For Obi-Wan’s Sake

READ CHAPTER 6 - Our Time Has Run Short

READ CHAPTER 7 - Rescue

READ CHAPTER 8 - Everyone is a Mess

READ CHAPTER 9 - Nightmares

READ CHAPTER 10 - Opportunity

READ CHAPTER 11 - Yoda Tries

READ CHAPTER 12 - What Do You Need From Me?

READ CHAPTER 13 - Master

READ CHAPTER 14 - Into the Storm

READ CHAPTER 15 - Anakin’s Report

READ CHAPTER 16 - Sidious Manipulation

READ CHAPTER 17 - Darkness Waking

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