Prophecy of the Force: Part 4

Part 4

“Your fate will be decided later. But for now, we need to concentrate on ending this war, and we need your help.” Mace was not content with needing Anakin, for anything. If it were up to him, he’d be expelled on the spot.

Fortunately for Anakin, it wasn’t up to Mace. He knew that there were consequences for his actions, and he was prepared to face them, but not now. He needed to make sure Padmé was safe.

“Anakin, let’s go. We have work to do.” Mace was standing at the entrance to the office waiting for Anakin to follow him. Anakin finally joined Mace at the door. As they left the chancellor’s Senatorial suite, Anakin looked in dismay at the bodies of the fallen Jedi, Agen Kolar, Saesee Tin, and Kit Fisto. It was finally sinking in that Palpatine was evil, and that Mace had done the right thing. But he still couldn’t help thinking about what was going to happen to Padmé.

When Mace and Anakin arrived at the Jedi Temple, there was a message waiting for them from Obi-Wan. Mace then delivered the news about Chancellor Palpatine.

“Are you sure? Oh my, what about Anakin?” Obi-Wan was scared for his former apprentice. He knew that Anakin was very close to the chancellor and would take the news very hard. Mace informed Obi-Wan that Anakin was not doing well and would probably have to be sedated for a time being. Obi-Wan decided that it was time to return to Corusant to check on Anakin.

Anakin was waiting outside the door when Mace exited the room where he had been conversing with Obi-Wan.

“Anakin, for your own safety, I’m taking you to the infirmary. Now let’s go.” Anakin followed Mace, with his head lowered. He was so ashamed of what he had wanted to do, what he would have done. But more than that, he was ashamed of what he still might do.