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Mace walks through the desert, the wind blowing the sand as he walks. The Force still begging him to hurry as it had done a few days prior. The Force strongly suggesting he travel to Stewjon.

“Why do you want me?” Mace murmurs to himself. He had checked with the people here, and so far, there has been no war or famine. So why did he feel called to come here? As he muses on his purpose on Stewjon, he feels a warning in the Force and then he hears the screaming of a baby. On instinct, Mace puts his hand on his saber and quickly rushes to the cries of the youngling.

He comes to a stop in disgust as he witnesses the scene before him. A red-headed woman is standing by the bank of the river as she watches her baby drown in the river. Mace leaps into action as he jumps into the river and holds the baby quickly above the water. He climbs out and sighs as he finds that the baby is unconscious but still breathing. Although he might have a cold or pneumonia later on, Mace worries.

“Why did you do that?” The woman angrily questions while trying to snatch her baby away.

“I saved the baby. Why were you letting him drown?” Mace questions.

“Because it is a curse to our lands. It is a demagolka. A monster.” The woman explains. “It must be killed.”

“He is a child.” Mace looks at the sleeping baby, who might not even be two yet. “You can’t kill him.”

“Give me it. I must kill it or my whole family will be cursed. I demand that you give it back, now.” The woman shouts.

“I can’t allow you to kill this child.” Mace states. He takes off his robe and wraps the sleeping baby in his cloak. He cradles it with one arm while having his saber in another, in case the mother tries to forcibly take him back. As expected, the woman rushes at him, and he quickly Force pushes her back. She gasps for air as she hits the ground. “What is his name? So, I must know?”

“It is an Obi-Wan Kenobi. No one of no clan.” The woman manages to say. “And if you ever bring him back, we will know, and the job shall be finished.”

“No… It won’t.” Mace promises and leaves. As he walks onto the ship the baby awakes and stares up at him, it smiles and babbles and Mace smiles at him.

“You name might mean no one of no clan, little Obi, but you will have a home and you will be loved by many. And I promise as does the Force, that you will be a very great somebody.” Mace whispers to the baby as Obi-Wan giggles.

Mace smiles, already seeing that Obi-Wan Kenobi will be the best of the Jedi. He can sense it in the Force as the statement rings true.

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“He is ready to be released into the Creche.” Vokara states. “He is healthy and old enough.”

“That is good.” Mace states as he holds a three-year-old Obi-Wan. “What clan will he be joining?

“Little Obi will be joining Shaak Ti’s clan.” Vokara informs and Mace smiles.

“He will do good there.”

“I am sure. He is a very happy baby; I think he might have done good in any clan.”

“Indeed.” Mace states.

“Indeed.” Obi-Wan repeats and Mace laughs.

“Yes, indeed, little one.”

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Quinlan is sitting in the garden when he first sees the shy redhead. He makes nothing of it as he goes on and minds his own business and thinking about his new gift. Psychometry. He is scared to touch anything now without his gloves as he is thrown into memories when he does so. It’s when he’s about to leave when his initiate robe is pulled on. He looks behind him and sees the boy shyly wave.

“Hi.” The boy smiles and Quinlan looks at the boy.

“Hi, what are you doing?” Quinlan asks.

“Master Shaak said to make friends.” The boy manages to say, his words are still pretty new as he struggles with most of them.

“Well, nice to meet you. I’m Quinlan Vos. And I’m 7.” Quinlan bows, deciding to play with the boy, and the boy giggles.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi. And I’m 3 almost 4.” Obi-Wan holds up his hands to show the numbers proudly. And then bows like Quinlan and they both laugh.

“Wanna play?” Obi-Wan asks and Quinlan thinks.

“Sure, how about hide and seek? I’ll count.”

“Okay.” Obi-Wan laughs and runs away quickly.

After playing for a few hours, both boys settle on the grass as they rest.

“Why is your name Obi-Wan? Doesn’t it mean no one?” Quinlan abruptly asks and Obi-Wan shyly nods.

“My mom said I’m bad because of my gifts.” Obi-Wan explains. Quinlan frowns.

“Well, I don’t think you’re a no one. You seem nice and kind.” Quinlan thinks for a second. “Do you want to be my friend?” He holds out his hand, while also forgetting to put back in his glove.

“Yes!” Obi-Wan excitedly says and shakes his hand. Quinlan is then thrown into the memory of Stewjon and gasps at what he sees. He comes back to a crying Obi-Wan.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.” Obi-Wan cries and Quinlan shakes his head.

No, it’s my fault, I forgot my glove.” Quinlan comforts. Still pretty shocked by what he just saw. “Don’t cry, Obes.”

Obi-Wan sniffles. “Obes?”

“Yeah, Obes. That’s your new nickname. You can call me Quin.”

“Okay, Quin.” Obi-Wan tests it out and Quinlan smiles. How could someone want to hurt this sweet kid?

“We’re gonna be best friends, Obes. I can already tell.” Obi-Wan smiles and Quinlan grins.

They’ll be best friends forever; he can feel it now. And he promises the Force and Obi-Wan that he will protect his new best friend until he dies. Because whoever doesn’t like Obi-Wan, is like a Sith that Quinlan has been recently learning about. The most evilest of them all.

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“He won’t accept it, Master Yoda. Qui-Gon just lost his recent padawan, he won’t except a new one so soon.” Mace states, mostly worrying about Obi-Wan’s feelings being hurt.

“Have a feeling I do, that Qui-Gon will accept.” Yoda states and Mace sighs.

The doors slam open and Qui-Gon walks in with Obi-Wan, now 12, by his side.

“I request for the Council to accept the Master and Padawan bond of myself and Obi-Wan.” Qui-Gon states, his hands resting gently on Obi-Wan’s shoulders. The boy is shy as he looks up at the Council.

“You want to take Obi-Wan as your padawan?” Yaddle asks and Qui-Gon nods.

“Yes, I do.”

“So soon after Xanatos?” Mundi asks and Qui-Gon nods again.

“Yes, Obi-Wan has a lot of potential and he will be the best of us I believe.”

“Well then, the Council accepts your request.” Mace states and smiles at Obi-Wan as Obi-Wan smiles and waves at him.

The Council meeting ends and Qui-Gon invites Mace to his quarters.

Obi-Wan is asleep in his new room by the time Mace comes.

“So, what made you take on Obi-Wan?” Mace asks after settling down on the sofa.

“I was blinded by my love for Xanatos, that I did not see the darkness in the boy. You all warned me before I took him on, that he was too greedy, disobedient, and angry. I should have listened. But, as Obi-Wan asked me today, I sensed the Light in him, and it is very bright, my friend. Almost like a shining star. He is a smart kid, above his agemates in his classes, he is kind, he is caring, and he, I can tell, will be a very great padawan. We will be a great duo.” Qui-Gon finishes and Mace smiles.

“I am glad then that Obi-Wan will be able to help you as he has for many other Jedi.” Mace states. “His light is contagious.” Qui-Gon laughs.

“Yes, it is.”

“It really is.” Qui-Gon agrees and the Force hums around them.

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“Dex, meet my new padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Qui-Gon introduces Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan shyly smiles at the Besalik.

“Hey there, youngling.” Dex greets. “You’re a bit small, but I can fix that.” FLO comes and smiles.

“What a cute child. Treat him right, Qui-Gon.” FLO scolds and goes back to serving customers.

Dex smiles and serves them food, for free too of course. Anything for his new favorite Jedi. As they leave, Obi-Wan hugs the Besalik goodbye.

“Thank you, Dex. It was really good.” Obi-Wan states. And Dex smiles, a bit surprised too as usually small kids are too scared to even get close to him.

“Of course, kid. Now I expect to see you back here once in a while, got it?”

“Yes, Dex.” The kid laughs and leaves with his master.

“He’s a special one.” FLO states as she comes next to him.

“He sure is. He’s a good kid.”

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“Anakin Skywalker, meet Obi-Wan Kenobi, my apprentice.” Qui-Gon introduces the boy and his padawan.

“Hello, little one.” Obi-Wan smiles. “I heard you won a race; you must have been pretty good.”

Anakin laughs. “I was the best.”

“I’m sure you were.” Obi-Wan agrees. “Are you here by yourself?”

“Yes, my mom had to stay because she wasn’t able to be freed like me.” Anakin sadly says and Obi-Wan thinks for a second.

“I have an idea for when we tell the Council then. Don’t worry.” Obi-Wan winks and Anakin laughs.

“Okay, Mister Obi-Wan.”

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“Too old, he is. Scared, he is.” Yoda states as they discuss Anakin’s future.

“He must be trained; he is the Chosen One.” Qui-Gon explains.

“Who will train him then, you?” Yaddle asks and Qui-Gon looks at her confused.

“No, I already have an apprentice.” Qui-Gon shakes his head. “Plus, I am too old to teach another youngling.”

“I have a proposition.” Obi-Wan speaks up and Mace nods his head. “Why don’t we free his mother and offer her a place to stay in the Temple. That is why the boy is scared. He has been thrust into a new world he is unfamiliar with too. He is all alone and his mother is not here, instead, she is still a slave on Tatooine. Anakin is only 9, he could technically spend 3 more years in the creche, and catch up on the important lessons.”

“Keeping his mother here would be attachment.” Mundi states.

“And kidnapping by the way you said that, Master Mundi.” Obi-Wan states and Mace fails to hide a snort. “We would not be keeping her here; she would be free to live anywhere and work anywhere else. The creche always needs help in taking care of the babies, perhaps we could hire her to help. I’m sure she would like it based on the information Anakin has told me.” Anakin looks at Obi-Wan in awe as he tries to help him and his mother.

“That is an idea, however, it still falls greatly in the attachment category.” Mundi states and Obi-Wan shrugs.

“Perhaps attachment is not as bad as the Code says it is.” Obi-Wan suggests and Mace listens intently. “Yes, attachment has caused good people to fall, but that is because they were possessive. But the good attachment I speak of is being able to love while also being able to let go. I love my Master as my father, but I know I also am going to have to let go at some point in my life. Attachment is not dangerous, it’s the act of not letting go and being possessive that is dangerous.” Qui-Gon smiles at his apprentice.

“Perhaps then, we should relook at the Code.” Mace says. “We will send a few Jedi to retrieve Anakin’s mother, and Anakin will be put into a clan. Thank you for the idea, Padawan Kenobi.” Mace nods his head and Obi-Wan bows. “You may go and finish your mission now.”

At the hangar, as Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are about to leave, Anakin rushes up to Obi-Wan as he joins them. He stops by Obi-Wan side as he asks him a question.

“When I can become a padawan, can you be my teacher?” Anakin asks. “You’re amazing.”

Obi-Wan smiles. “I’m not that amazing, but I would be honored to teach you one day, Ani.” Anakin smiles at the nickname.

“Wizard.” Anakin states and Qui-Gon smiles as he ushers them inside the ship.

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After the Sith is killed by Obi-Wan, and the ship is blown up by Anakin, the celebration on Naboo is held. Qui-Gon stands proudly by Obi-Wan.

“You realize, you can be knighted now?” Qui-Gon asks.

“Yes, Master. I think I am ready now.” Obi-Wan states. And Qui-Gon nods. “However, I don’t think I will ever stop learning from you.”

“Neither will I, as I have learned a lot from you as well, Obi-Wan. You are very wise for your age.” Obi-Wan smiles. “I am just glad I waited for you to run through the shield. I fear that I would have been killed if I had rushed forward.” Qui-Gon muses.

“Here and now, Master.” Obi-Wan cheekily says and Qui-Gon shakes his head.

“You brat.” Qui-Gon laughs.

“I am glad though, Master, that you are still here.” Obi-Wan states and Qui-Gon smiles.

“So am I, and I look forward to seeing the amazing Knight you will be. Just don’t make me a grandmaster right away, yes?”

“In three years, you might be a grandmaster, Anakin is pretty adamant that I teach him.” Obi-Wan chuckles and Qui-Gon laughs.

“Three years then.”

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“The Council, hereby, accepts the Master and Padawan bond of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.” Mace states as he smiles at the duo. Anakin excitedly looks at his new master.

“Thank you, Masters.” Obi-Wan bows and Anakin copies his master. They walk out and Plo smiles.

“They will be a great pair.”

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“Dex, meet my new padawan, Anakin Skywalker.” Obi-Wan introduces Anakin. And Dex smiles, Happy to apart of this special pairing.

“Well, congratulations, kiddo. You’re a lucky kid to have young Obi be teachin’ you.” Dex states and Obi-Wan blushes.

“Yes, he’s wizard! It’s going to be so cool.” Anakin excitedly states.

“I’m sure it will be, kid. Now let’s fatten you both up.”

Dex smiles as he watches the duo get a long well, and he can already tell they will be a great pairing.

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“The General is coming aboard.” Waxer states and everyone stands to attention.

The redhead walks in, and everyone is stiff as they worry about their future under him.

“Hello there, everyone.” Obi-Wan greets and Cody greets him. “And what is your name?”

“CC-2224, Sir.” Cody states and Obi-Wan’s brow creases.

“Do you, perhaps, have a name I could you, instead of your designation?”

“Um, Cody, Sir?”

“Perfect. Cody is a great name.” Obi-Wan looks to everyone else. “And I would love to know everyone else’s name as well.” A hand is raised and Obi-Wan nods his head.

“How will you tell who is who?” He asks and Obi-Wan nods.

“Good question?” Obi-Wan states.

“Wooley, Sir.”

“Good question, Wooley. Not all of you are identical. Each of you have a different signature in the Force, so will be able to recognize each of you differently.” Obi-Wan explains. And Wooley nods.

After a while of introductions and getting to know the General, Obi-Wan tells them to have the rest of the day off as they need to get the ship ready tomorrow. And as late meal comes around, and Obi-Wan joins them instead of the cafeteria for the natborns, Cody knows his General is one of a kind. The best of the best, in his opinion.

As late meal ends, and Obi-Wan excludes himself after sharing a few stories. Boil speaks up.

“If anything, ever happens to him, I’m killing everyone and then myself.” Waxer laughs and everyone joins in. “No, I’m serious.”

“We know, but it’s still funny, vod. It’s day one, and you’re already saying you’d kill anyone who would harm him.” Waxer explains.

“Well, is it only me?” Boil asks and there’s a chorus of no’s and no way.

“Okay then, our General just might have bought the loyalty of all the 212th. Now wait till we introduce him to the other vod, he might just have the whole army adoring him.” Boil jokes and Cody thinks, that it might not actually be a joke.

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“Isn’t General Kenobi amazing, mom? I want to be just like him when I grow up!” Mason tells his mom as they watch the news at Dex’s Diner. “You think I could meet him one day?!”

“He comes here sometimes, kid. Maybe if you’re lucky, he’ll be here the same time you come.” Dex suggests as he serves their tables. The mom smiles.

“Awesome!” Mason exclaims.

Dex smiles as he hears more people each day saying how great Obi-Wan is. Now if they said that in front of Obi-Wan, Dex would be laughing as Obi-Wan’s whole face would probably turn red. Dex muses to himself as he works.

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“My boy, how are you?” Palpatine asks as Anakin walks in.

“I am good, Chancellor.” Anakin states as he walks in.

“Good. And how is the 501st?”

“They are with the 212th who are with Obi-Wan right now, they wanted to hang out with him.” Anakin explains.

Palpatine frowns. “Not with you?”

“Yeah. I can see why, Obi-Wan has many stories the men want to hear.” Anakin chuckles.

“And how is dear Padme?”

“She’s good, soon we’ll be going on 3 years.” Anakin smiles.

“And does your Master know?”

“Oh yes, he’s going to take us to Dex’s as a treat later. Of course, we’ll spend time alone, but he wanted to spend one night with us also, we haven’t done it in a while.” Anakin explains.

“I didn’t know your master knew.” Palpatine states and Anakin shrugs.

“Yeah, he was at the wedding. He teared up, but don’t ask him, he’ll just deny it.” Anakin huffs.

“I see.” Palpatine smiles, although, he was a bit frustrated. “Have you been made master yet?”

“No, the Council does not think I am ready.”

“The Council or Obi-Wan?”

“What are you suggesting?” Anakin raises his brow.

“Well, perhaps, Kenobi is holding you back.” Palpatine suggests. “You are very powerful, and perhaps Kenobi is afraid of what you could do if you reached your full power.”

“No, Obi-Wan has been nothing but supporting, Chancellor.” Anakin argues. Palpatine shakes his head.

“That’s not what I meant.”

“Then what did you mean?”

“You are powerful, my boy, surely you should be a master now. The Jedi and Kenobi is holding you back, they want your power for themselves.” Palpatine states. “They are all weak, but with you, they are powerful. Your master is famous because of you. He is everything he is right now because of you, my boy.”

Anakin glares at Palpatine. “I am everything I am because of my Master. He is everything he is because of himself. He works hard, he’s kind, and he’s earned and deserved everything he has right now. Don’t take that away from him.” Anakin snarls and leaves.

“Well, that was bad.”

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Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, and Anakin are walking when Obi-Wan stops them. “I have a surprise for you two. Be right back.”

Obi-Wan comes back with someone following behind him. “Master, Anakin, I would like you to meet my new padawan, Ahsoka Tano. ‘Soka, this is your great-grandmaster, Qui-Gon, and your padawan-brother, Anakin.”

Ahsoka shyly waves. “Hi.”

“Hello there, little one.” Qui-Gon kindly states and Anakin smiles.

“Well, looks like I have a sibling now. We are going to have so much fun pranking your Master.” Anakin laughs and Obi-Wan groans, but really, he too is trying not to laugh.

Ahsoka smiles and Qui-Gon knows she’ll fit in this disaster lineage just fine.

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“A leaker has just reported that Chancellor Palpatine has been complaining about General Kenobi’s war efforts. Claiming that he is not working hard enough, and he wants to see more results or he will promote someone else as High General. This is Molly from Coruscant news, bringing this breaking news to you.”

“I can’t believe it!” Boil rages as he watches the TV from Dex’s diner.

“The General never sleeps because of the work he does. All the paperwork and planning.” Cody informs. “Palpatine is a di’kut.”

“Maybe he’s the bad guy in this war.” Wooley suggests. “Anyone who clearly doesn’t like the General is the worst person to have ever existed.”

Dex hums in agreement as he serves the table next to them. Maybe it was stupid to actually think that Palpatine was bad because of not liking his kid. But, for anyone to not like Obi-Wan, they are the worst person on earth like one of the clones said. Dex also smiles as he hears the men talk nothing but good things about Obi-Wan, glad that his kid is being taken care of.

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“Did you hear the news story, Master?” Ahsoka asks as her and Obi-Wan makes dinner.

“About Palpatine, I presume?”

“Yes, can you believe he said that?!” Ahsoka exclaims. Obi-Wan is about to speak when Qui-Gon and Anakin come in for their family dinner.

“Can you believe that old fool said that?!” Anakin exclaims and Ahsoka huffs.

“I thought he was your friend, Anakin?” Obi-Wan asks and Anakin shakes his head.

“Anyone who dislikes you, Master, is no friend of mine.” Obi-Wan turns red in the face.

“Surely, you two are overreacting.” Obi-Wan suggests. “Master?”

“I think they’re right.” Qui-Gon states and Obi-Wan glares, That was no help. “You do a lot of things for the Republic, Obi-Wan. I’d say more than the Chancellor himself. He has no right to criticize your working efforts.”

“Well, I have been slacking off a bit on work.” Obi-Wan shrugs and Anakin shakes his head.

“Yeah, Master, you have. Because you were only 3 hours of sleep a day and Healer Che is making you at least get 6.” Anakin exclaims. “You’re “slacking off” because you’re actually functioning like a human now.”

Obi-Wan moves to reply but Qui-Gon and Ahsoka shake their head. “We agree with everything Anakin is saying.” Qui-Gon states and Obi-Wan sighs.

“I suppose so.”

“Hmhm.” Ahsoka states and Obi-Wan chuckles.

“Enough of this now, how about we have late meal. I for one, am hungry.” Obi-Wan states, changing the subject. They all settle down and eat, the rest of the day going peacefully by.

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“Breaking news. Chancellor Palpatine has officially declared General Obi-Wan Kenobi a traitor to the Republic. Palpatine had stated that he had found out that Kenobi has been talking to Count Dooku on negotiations without the Chancellor’s permission. Palpatine claims that Kenobi has done things without his permission before, and Kenobi is acting outside of the Republic’s permission. Palpatine is afraid he might go dark for power and head to the Separatists side. Kenobi is to be arrested and held before the Senate for his supposed betrayal.”

“What in the world…” Dex states as he watches the news. An uproar starts in his diner as the customers get mad over the news, some immediately decline the accusation, while others get mad at Obi-Wan being announced a traitor. FLO looks to Dex and nods her head. Dex heads to the backroom and tries to call Obi-Wan, only for it to go to voice mail. He only hopes Obi-Wan is all right.

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“No…” Waxer breathes out as he watches the news. “This isn’t possible. Our General, a traitor.”

Boil slams his fist down on the table beside him. “Where is the General?”

“He had a meeting with the Chancellor. But it might have been a way to get him arrested while in the Senate.” Cody explains.

“Well, looks like we’re heading to the Senate then.” Boil states as he stands up. “We’re the General’s most trusted men, and I’ll be darned if we aren’t there for him, especially right now.” The men nod and file out of the ship, heading toward the Senate building.

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“Skyguy, Grandmaster, get here, quickly.” Ahsoka shakily says as she sits on the sofa in the living space. Qui-Gon and Anakin rushed into the room, worried she was hurt or worse.

“Are you okay?” They both asks and Ahsoka points to the TV.

“What…” Qui-Gon manages to say while Anakin angrily storms out.

“Where are you going?” Qui-Gon asks after running after Anakin.

“To the Senate, my master is there.” Anakin states and Ahsoka joins Anakin, as does Qui-Gon. They exit the Temple, and Mace, Plo, Yoda, Yaddle, Shaak, Quinlan, Tholme, and Vokara follow after them.

“You all coming to?” Anakin asks and Mace nods.

“They can’t convict him of anything without proof and a fair trial. The Council and the Jedi will have your masters back.”

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“Master Kenobi, in the name of the Republic, you are under arrest for being a traitor to the Republic.” Palpatine states in front of the whole Senate. Gasps fill the room. Padme shouts in resistance and Bail joins her.

“Might I ask why I have supposedly betrayed the Republic?” Obi-Wan asks, as Palpatine’s men, not clones, come forward with Force suppressing cuffs.

“Because Master Kenobi, you have been in contact with Count Dooku. Without my permission, and this is not the first time you have done something without my permission. This was the last time; I will not be taken advantage any longer.” Palpatine announces. “Now don’t resist arrest, yes?”

Obi-Wan sighs and holds out his hands, he gasps as the cuffs are put around his hands the Force disappears.

“As the Chancellor, I shall decide if you are guilty and what your punishment is. Perhaps even death if it is worthy.” A furious shout is heard from Padme at the last sentence.

Suddenly, the doors fly open, and multiple people barge into the Senate. A huge Besalik and a female robot, multiple clones, and multiple Jedi.

“What is the meaning of this?” Palpatine asks and Mace steps forward.

“You cannot hold arrest Master Kenobi because he was trying to negotiate with Count Dooku about peace.” Mace coldly states.

“He did it without my permission. He has done this multiple time.”

“Yes, but he is also the one who has done so much for the Republic. More than you have, Chancellor.”

“He saved our home planet from the droids.” A Senator speaks up.

“He’s protected clones and makes sure we are treated right.” A clone speaks up.

“He stays up really late doing paperwork and battle plans. His usual sleep hours is 3 hours. And he never eats because he is always busy.” Cody states.

“He protects the citizens of Coruscant whenever he’s around.” Dex adds.

“He does most of the paperwork of the Senate.” Bail points out.

“He might as well be the Chancellor already.” Anakin shouts.

“As your opinions are valued, he is being arrested nonetheless.” Palpatine dismisses and Obi-Wan sighs. He’s not getting out of this, he supposes. But then, a shout is heard.

“Chancellor Palpatine is a Sith!” Quinlan shouts. Everyone’s heads turn to him. “I have evidence, and I wasn’t ready to share it yet, but I might as well say it now. Palpatine is the Sith we have been looking for.”

“You can’t prove anything.” Palpatine snarls.

“Actually, I can. I have evidence, Sith.” Quinlan snarls back. He walks over to Obi-Wan and snaps the cuffs off, glaring at the guards as he does so. Obi-Wan rubs his wrists and sighs in relief as the Force flows back to him.

“What evidence exactly?” Palpatine asks.

“Evidence from Count Dooku himself stating that Sheev Palpatine is indeed his Master.” Quinlan smirks. A shot goes off and the Chancellor drops dead.

“Longshot!” Boil yells and everyone here’s a sorry.

“What?!” Quinlan turns to Boil and Boil shrugs.

“We didn’t know you had the Sith plan.” Boil starts. “We were going to have Longshot shoot the Chancellor and then we were going to escape. We weren’t expecting any of this.” Boil states, waving around.

“Was the Sith part real?” Obi-Wan asks after processing Boil’s words.

“Yes, he was actually a Sith.” Quinlan states and Tholme nods. “Quinlan had told me this a few days prior to this.”

“Well, that was not expected but I am not surprised.” Qui-Gon shrugs.

“Hmhm, anyone who doesn’t like Obi-Wan is a Sith.” Anakin states and Obi-Wan blushes.

“Who’s the Chancellor now?” A Senator asks and Padme announces Bail. Bail turns to her and glares, however, all the other Senate members agree, and Bail is made the new Chancellor.

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“Today was certainly a surprise.” Obi-Wan muses as everyone settles down on the booths at the diner.

“You can say that again.” Ahsoka agrees.

“I’m just glad this is all over.” Qui-Gon states. Anakin nods as he hugs his wife closer to him.

“I feel bad for Bail though, he is going to have so much work and I know he hates it.” Obi-Wan states and Mace smiles as Yoda gets on one of the tables. The diner is silenced, and everyone pays attention to the troll.

“An announcement I have, retiring as Grandmaster of the Order, I am.” Everyone looked shocked except Mace. “My replacement, I have chosen. Obi-Wan Kenobi, new grandmaster of the order, you are.”

“What?! Me?!” Obi-Wan shrieks. “Surely there is someone more qualified or older or better or, you know what I mean!” Anakin laughs at his master.

“Chosen you, I have. And only you.” Yoda smugly states and Obi-Wan sighs.

“Well, oh Force.”

Laughter fills the room as everyone congratulates the new, not so happy grandmaster of the order.