What if Obi Wan Was on Coruscant When Palpatine Tried to Turn Anakin
What if Obi-Wan Was on Coruscant When Palpatine Tried to Turn Anakin? Let’s explore the depths of it in the video.
Obi-Wan stands atop one of the upper levels of the Utapau city, watching as his forces are slowly deployed into the sinkhole below. They have a good idea where Grievous is and now it is only a matter of tracking him down and destroying him once and for all.
His men are making good progress in their deployment and they should be ready to strike soon. But he finds his mind drifting off elsewhere as he thinks of his recent conversations with the Jedi Council and Anakin.
In truth, part of him is grateful that he is here instead of the capital, knowing the real fighting will be there. He did not leave the place on good terms as Anakin was given the difficult task of spying on his friend and mentor, Chancellor Palpatine. It was a difficult decision, but one that had to be done.
He knew the chancellor was starting to overstep himself, involving the Republic in the affairs of the Jedi. Not to mention the rumors of a Sith Lord in the Senate. It was the only way.
But that doesn’t make it any easier on the Jedi Master who feels bad at putting his former Padawan in such a position. He takes a deep breath and decides to take a break from overseeing the troops to clear his head.
Finding a quiet spot under a tree, Obi-Wan closes his eyes and begins to meditate. He closes his eyes, picturing himself on Coruscant, trying to imagine what is happening. The Jedi Temple is filled with Padawans while the masters discuss theology or study the archives. But then this vision begins to blur and shifts. Suddenly, it is night time but he hears an eerie sound of footsteps as the 501st march up the Temple steps.
At their head, he spots Anakin leading them, a cloak draped over his head but his presence clear. The frustration and anger radiate off him like an aura as the clones storm the temple.
Obi-Wan tries to shake his head, but then the vision shifts to something even worse. He watches as he and Anakin stand atop a burning landscape, their lightsabers raised at each other as they begin to duel.
The news shakes Obi-Wan from his meditation. He clutches his chest and looks around, seeing himself back in Utapau. It was all just a rumor. But as he calms down, he begins to realize that those were visions of the future. Or at least one that could happen. A warning from the Force.
He looks at the city below, preparing himself as it turns into a battlefield.
Meanwhile, Anakin continues to worry about Padme. He smiles as he walks her back to the landing pad. Although he despises this mission, he has to admit it does have some benefits. Being able to spend time with Padme has been a great relief to him as he watches the progress of her pregnancy.
With the visions in her head, seeing her now, so happy and healthy is a relief. However, he continues to insist she take a break from politics and rest. Although he says she needs her strength, Padme just laughs him off and insists she is fine. He can never bring himself to tell her about the rumors, so finds himself just nodding along.
Once she is gone, Anakin makes his way back to the chancellor's office, attending his meetings with him and staying by his side at all times to look for anything that might lead them to the Sith Lord. But unless Palpatine is the most cunning Sith Lord ever or there is simply no evidence, Anakin instead finds himself bored.
Day in and day out, all he does is serve as one of Palpatine’s aides, helping him file reports, accompanying him during functions, and joining him during meetings. The chancellor apologies for these boring tasks, saying he understands Anakin is a man of action and would much rather go on missions.
He accepts this apology with a smile, saying he doesn’t hold it against him. He is angry at the Jedi for assigning him these tasks. Anakin would much rather be anywhere else, on a mission, with Padme, or even with Obi-Wan. Anything to keep his mind off these visions. It doesn’t help that Palpatine continues to subtly remind Anakin of them. They are harmless enough, asking questions about how Padme is doing and whether he knows who the father of her children is.
But as the day ends and Anakin heads home, he is surprised to see a message from Obi-Wan and activates it. His former master stands tall and rubs the back of his neck awkwardly.
Obi-Wan: Anakin, I know you are having a difficult time now. The council asks much from you without showing you proper appreciation, but I want you to know your efforts are not unnoticed by them or by me. There is much on your mind and I wanted to give you a token to show that your efforts have been noticed by me and others.
He suddenly begins to display a series of numbers. Codes.
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