An alternative fate

An alternative fate


Three almost four years had past since Padme Amidala had died. Anakin was not the same arrogant over confident teen he had still been in many ways when his beloved wife had lived.

He was calm and very pleasant, never judging anyone without cause to do so. He dedicated his life to his children, Obi-wan and the order.

Obi-wan and he were closer then they had ever been in the past. They knew everything there was to know about the other. All except how the other truly felt about each other.

Anakin was confused about how his feelings had changed over the last year for Obi-wan. He was having feelings he never thought he would possibly feel for another man. He was worried Obi-wan would not approve or return his feelings.

It was a feeling akin to what he had first felt after seeing Padme again after the first time they had met after ten years. He had honestly thought it was impossible after Padme died, but surely enough he had indeed fallen deeply in love with Obi-wan.

As he continued to dwell on his feelings for his best friend and fellow Jedi master and council member he was suddenly hit with a painful but oh so important and enlightening memory of the last thing Padme had said to both he and Obi-wan before she had died.

He had not been paying attention at the time, being so over come with grieve. But now he was thinking clearly and rationally after almost three years her words came back to him with such amazing clarity.

“Please don’t close yourself off you must love again you have to; love him as I know he loves you” was what she had said. “Love him Obi-wan like I know you have for years. It’s finally your turn, love him for me, and enjoy him. I know he will come to love you also with in time, take care of him, and Luke and Leia for me. I need you to help Anakin bring them up. Having a second father will be better then not having a mother”

They had been her last words to Obi-wan. Obviously that had held some special meaning to Obi-wan as he now clearly remembered Obi-wan’s sobbed promise “I promise Padme, I promise.”

Suddenly it dawned on him, she had some how known what would happen, but how? Anakin realised she had also asked in so many word for Obi-wan to adopted Luke and Leia. Well he had every intention of following through on her last wishes. He just hopped Obi-wan would want to take on such a responsibility.

Anakin thought wryly she must have been currently laughing at him as she looked down on him from her own special place. Anakin whispered “thank you.” Anakin sighed and rose to his feet from the couch he had been sitting on in his quarters. He needed to make his way to the council chamber. Both Luke and Leia were to be tested, and it decided weather they would be granted permission to be trained at the temple.

He met with Obi-wan half way, and immediately asked him “obi-wan could I please see you tonight in my quarters, we have something important that must be discussed?”

Obi-wan looked worried “Ani is everything all right? Its not Luke or Leia is it?” Anakin smiled lovingly at Obi-wan. He truly was an amazing and loving man. He loved Luke and Leia. He was like a second father to them. And they also loved him dearly as well. He would make an excellent father, he just knew it. He was already their second father he just had to make it official.

Anakin smiled “no Obi-wan the children are fine, they are about to be tested as you fully well know No my reason for inviting you tonight is to talk about us.”

Obi-wan eyed Anakin, and he was stunned at the raw emotions he could sense and see coming from Anakin. Should he really hope that Anakin was finally ready to return his feelings, as Padme had said he would?

Obi-wan nodded and returned the smile, secretly melting Anakin’s insides into a pile of pleasant goo. He never realised what a gorgeous knee weakening smile Obi-wan had, his grin and smirk were just as lethal.

After both Luke and Leia had been tested they were asked to wait outside with Dorme, one of Padme’s old hand maidens and body guards. Who had stayed along with Sabe out of loyalty to their late friend and boss. They mainly took care of Leia’s needs, while Anakin and Obi-wan dealt with Luke.

Anakin spoke up “in all do respect, I recommend Luke to be trained but Leia I don’t think would do all that well. I sense she is force sensitive, but unfortunately not to the required standard and level to be trained.”

Mace, Obi-wan and Yoda nodded at Master Skywalker's obviously correct observation. The other members also nodded their agreement. Master Yoda nodded “indeed Master Skywalker, in agreement the council are with your observation. Luke Skywalker, trained he will be, Leia Skywalker she will not.”

Anakin enquired “when will the identity of Luke’s master be decided?” Yoda answered “decided I feel it already is. Luke Skywalker will be known from this moment forward as your padawan learner Master Skywalker.”

Mace continued as he took in the stunned expression on the young Jedi Masters face. “I and the council feel you will suitably teach Luke the way of the force, if you are capable of making a decision such as the one you previously made over which of your children is and isn’t trained.”

Master Saesee Tinn commented “and besides Master Skywalker, I and the other council members are in full agreement thinking it is high time you took your own Padawan under your wing and experienced supervision.”

Aayla Secura added “And as the chosen one, we feel you will pass on great knowledge passed on to your self by master Kenobi, who received such knowledge pass on down though the late and greatly missed master Jinn.”

After the meeting was over and all that needed to be discussed had been covered, they all exited the council chambers. Out side waiting was both Luke and Leia with Dorme. Anakin was quickly confronted by his son, but his daughter on the other hand remained where she was sitting.

Luke asked eagerly “well?” Anakin chuckled highly amused by his sons over excited antics. He smiled down in adoration at his son as he crouched down to be eye level with the little boy. “Well, little guy I’m happy to report you have been accepted and will be trained to be a Jedi.” The little boy let out a squeal of delight, making both his father and Obi-wan chuckle.

Anakin turned to his daughter while Luke clutched the bottom of Obi-wan’s cloak, as Obi-wan affectionately ruffled his gorgeous blond locks, that were a carbon copy of his father like the rest of his appearance.

Anakin sighed sadly unaware he was about to make his daughters day. “I’m sorry sweet heart but I’m afraid you weren’t accepted.” Anakin and Obi-wan were shocked when Leia beamed up at them, instead of bursting into tears.

Anakin eyed Dorme and asked “hmmm Dorme, what exactly did I miss here?” Dorme smiled brightly and replied “well, Master Skywalker Leia has decided she does not want to become a Jedi. She decided after seeing holographs of her mother that she wanted to be like her mother when she is older, just as Luke is set on wanting to be like you.”

Anakin smiled lovingly at his daughter and told her “sweet heart if you want to be like your mother when you’re older, then that’s up to you, I will fully support whatever you wish to do.”

Leia returned her fathers smile, a smile so like her mothers it was sometimes almost too much for him to bear. She flung her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. Anakin melted into his daughter and sighed content.

Obi-wan crouch down low to meet Luke’s eyes and whispered in the little boys ear “Luke I would like to introduce you to your master” he gestured to Anakin. Luke’s eyes widened and a huge and sweet toothy grin over took his little face, a smile exactly like his father’s.

Anakin startled slightly when a little body charged at him and wrapped his arms around his back and hugged him as tightly as he could manage.

Anakin smiled at his son when the little boy planted a kiss on his fathers cheek and asked excitedly “are you really gonna be my master?” Anakin grinned and sighed in obvious relief at his son’s obvious delight over having him as a Master. “Yes Luke I am now your master” Anakin replied flashing his son an identical grin to the one that was still stretching his little face.

Luke asked “dad will I have to call you master?” Anakin smiled gently and replied “yes Luke you will, but only when we are in the Jedi temple and in the presence of another master or member of the order. During family time and in the confines of our quarters will you still be able to call me dad.”

“Can I still call Obi-wan, Obi-wan?” Luke asked. Obi-wan answered “yes you can Luke, but only when we are not in the temple or in the presents of the council or Jedi order. Other wise you are to call me Master Obi-wan or Master Kenobi.”