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The next morning Anakin meets Master Yoda in his apartments. There, Anakin asks Yoda for advice. Yoda- "Premonitions ... premonitions .. Hmmmm ... these visions you have." Anakin- "They are of pain, suffering, death." Yoda- "Yourself you speak of, or someone you know?" Anakin- "Someone ..." Yoda- "... close to you?" Anakin- "Yes." Yoda- "Careful you must be when sensing the future, Anakin. The fear of loss is a path to the Dark Side." Anakin- "I won’t let my visions come true, Master Yoda." Yoda- "Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them, do not. Miss them, do not. Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed, that is." Anakin- "What must I do, Master?" Yoda- "Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." Later, Anakin meets up with Obi-Wan. Together they head to the Jedi Council chamber and speak of the Chancellor's appointment of Anakin. Kenobi- “The Council wants you to report on all the Chancellors dealings. Anakin- “That's treason." Obi-Wan- "We are at war, Anakin." They ride up the elevator as R2 silently glides down the hallway. The elevator doors open and the Jedi enter the Jedi Council chamber. The skies of Coruscant are a dark yellow ... cloudy and overcast. The air is filled with Republic gunships and other military craft. Jedi Masters Yoda and Mace Windu are present. Along with them are council members Agen Kolar, Shaak Ti and Saesee Tin. Plo Koon and Ki Adi Mundi are there via hologram. Many seats are empty. The Chancellor has asked that Anakin be appointed to the Council and the Jedi have agreed. Mace- "Anakin, you're on this Council, but we do not grant you the rank of Master." Kenobi looks away from Anakin's reaction. Anakin- "What?" Mace- “Anakin, we have put you on the Council as the Chancellor requested and this is your first assignment. You must keep an eye on the Chancellor. Report any suspicious activities directly to me. Obi-Wan will hunt down General Grievous and bring him here." After the Council, Yoda, Kenobi, and Mace Windu ride in a gunship and talk of the outcome of the wars, the state of the Republic and this new dilemma. Kenobi- “I suspect the Chancellor knows more about the General than he is saying.” Mace- “I don't trust him." Kenobi- “Anakin trusts him.” Mace- "Very dangerous putting them together. I don't think the boy can handle it ..." Outside, the next day, Anakin sees Obi-Wan off. Anakin- "I apologize for my disrespect Master." Kenobi- "It's alright Anakin ... I understand. Keep an eye on the Chancellor and remember your training." Kenobi takes off in a new starfighter with a new bronze astromech droid R4-G9, and flies away. The Jedi have another meeting in the Council chambers. Anakin is not present. Yoda- “It appears that things are turning against us ... and the Dark Side is growing stronger.” Ki Adi Mundi hologram- “You mean this “Darth Sidious” Count Dooku spoke of?” Yoda- “Possibly ..." Mace- “Do you think Dooku told the truth about the Sith being inside the Republic?” Yoda- “Time will tell. But we must keep our eyes open and watch." Ki Adi Mundi hologram- "Our clone regiment is enroute to Mygeeto. We will quell any Separatist forces there." Yoda- “Reports say the Kashyyyk system is under attack. I will go there myself and see to things." Mace- “I will speak to the Chancellor and try to assess any knowledge he may have in these matters. If I can, I will also speak with young Skywalker.” Yoda later departs with a clone regiment and heads for Kashyyyk. Mace Windu sees him off. Bail Organa confers with Mace Windu in his chambers on Coruscant. Their conversation is not cheerful. Mace- “Hmm ... More and more the Sith clouds our vision. We must be careful. Organa- “If the Chancellor is against us ... then we haven't much time." |
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