Branching Out
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The Blue Light by kurenohikari
Fandoms: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
19 Nov 2024
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“Knighted you shall be, Anakin Skywalker,” Yoda said, his voice trying to be calm and wise, but it only grated on Anakin's nerves. “A general, the Republic needs. Lead a battalion of clones, you will.”
Anakin stared at Yoda, then at the other Masters. His gaze fell on Obi-Wan, who sat in his new seat, looking all calm and collected, as if nothing about this situation was strange or wrong. The Council, the Republic, the clones, the war—it was all barreling ahead like a speeder with no brakes, and no one seemed to think that maybe, just maybe, they were heading straight for disaster.
The silence stretched, the air thick with tension. The Council waited for his response. They expected him to jump at the chance—become a Jedi Knight, a general, lead troops into battle. Save the Republic. Once upon a time, he would have jumped at the chance of being the hero.
But now, is not then.
“Yeah, no,” Anakin said finally, leaning back in his chair like he was bored out of his mind.
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- Part 1 of Branching Out
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The White Mirage by kurenohikari
Fandoms: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
19 Nov 2024
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Anakin closed his eyes, letting his breathing slow, feeling the Force hum around him like a gentle current. He felt Vokara Che’s presence reach out, not invasive, but gentle, like a hand brushing through water, asking permission. He opened himself to the connection, allowing her to slip into his mind.
The world around him shifted as her presence moved deeper, sinking into the core of who he was.
Inside, Anakin’s mind was a storm. Bright like a supernova, wild like a maelstrom. Vokara Che navigated the chaos with care, her presence steady as she moved through the flashes of memories, emotions, and thoughts that made up Anakin Skywalker.
She saw flashes of his past—a child on Tatooine, the heat of the twin suns beating down on him as he worked on machines with grim determination, the pain of slavery. There was fear there, the constant, gnawing fear of a life not his own, a life controlled by others.
The memories shifted. The pain of losing his mother hit like a tidal wave—grief so deep it could’ve swallowed him whole. The rage that followed, violent and uncontrollable, as he struck down the Tuskens, his vision red, his heart pounding with fury and hate.
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- Part 2 of Branching Out
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The Green Bead by kurenohikari
Fandoms: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
19 Nov 2024
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The truth was, Anakin was his favorite. He had always been. And that scared Obi-Wan more than any battle, more than any Sith Lord.
But did Anakin know that? Did Anakin realize how much he meant to Obi-Wan? Or had he misinterpreted Obi-Wan’s stricter behavior as a lack of affection? The thought gnawed at Obi-Wan. He remembered sitting by Anakin’s bedside, wondering if he had ever told Anakin how proud he was, how much he truly cared for him. But when Anakin had finally woken from that coma, everything had changed.
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- Part 3 of Branching Out
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The Yellow Path by kurenohikari
Fandoms: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
19 Nov 2024
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Padmé's expression turned thoughtful, her eyes searching Anakin’s face for answers she wasn’t sure she wanted to hear. After a long pause, she spoke again, her voice soft and uncertain, carrying more weight than either of them wanted to acknowledge. "Where does this leave us, Anakin?"
Anakin felt a pang in his chest, his heart heavy with the inevitable conversation he’s been avoiding for a while. He smiled, but it was a sad, resigned smile. One that held more understanding than words could convey. “Padmé,” he began quietly, “you’ve always been my angel. I’ve admired you since the day we met, and I always will. But…” He hesitated, glancing away for a second before meeting her gaze again. “I can’t feel that kind of attraction. Not for anyone.”
Padmé held his gaze, her brown eyes soft but full of questions. She didn’t pull away from him, didn’t flinch, but Anakin could feel her emotions swirling through the Force—disappointment, sadness, a tinge of heartbreak. She hid it well behind her ever-graceful smile, but the Force didn’t lie. He could sense the ache beneath the surface, the sadness behind her brave face.
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- Part 4 of Branching Out
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The Red Mission by kurenohikari
Fandoms: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) - All Media Types
19 Nov 2024
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The night settled in around them, the stars beginning to twinkle in the vast sky above, and Anakin could feel the resolve settling in his chest like a stone. The boy who had left Tatooine with dreams of freedom was gone. In his place stood a Jedi—a man who had faced war, loss, and darkness, and come out stronger for it.
And this time, he wasn’t fighting for a galaxy. He was fighting for home.
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- Part 5 of Branching Out
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The Purple Circle by kurenohikari
Fandoms: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) - All Media Types
18 Nov 2024
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“Honestly, Master Anakin,” Threepio began, his tone teetering between indignation and exasperation, “I still don’t understand why we didn’t just settle down somewhere civilized. Naboo, perhaps? Or even Alderaan! Lovely places, far less likely to involve blaster fire.”
Anakin didn’t answer immediately, a half-smirk tugging at his lips as he tapped a finger absently against the console. “And miss out on all the fun?” he said finally, his tone dry. “Where’s your sense of adventure, Threepio?”
“My sense of adventure, sir, is precisely calibrated for situations that don’t involve you blowing up government facilities!” Threepio shot back, his arms flailing for emphasis. “You’ve been declared persona non grata on five planets! Five! I’m surprised we haven’t been intercepted by the Senate yet.”
“Mostly because we have been mavericking around the wild space and the outer rim, you know the Senate does not care what happens here,” Anakin let out a low chuckle, the sound warm but tinged with weariness. “Relax, Goldenrod. We’ve been through worse.”
“Worse?” Threepio nearly screeched, throwing his hands up. “Worse than being chased off a planet by an angry mob with pitchforks? What could possibly qualify as—”
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- Part 6 of Branching Out
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Branching Out by kurenohikari
Fandoms: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) - All Media Types, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
20 Aug 2025
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“Knighted you shall be, Anakin Skywalker,” Yoda said, his voice trying to be calm and wise, but it only grated on Anakin's nerves. “A general, the Republic needs. Lead a battalion of clones, you will.”
Anakin stared at Yoda, then at the other Masters. His gaze fell on Obi-Wan, who sat in his new seat, looking all calm and collected, as if nothing about this situation was strange or wrong. The Council, the Republic, the clones, the war—it was all barreling ahead like a speeder with no brakes, and no one seemed to think that maybe, just maybe, they were heading straight for disaster.
The silence stretched, the air thick with tension. The Council waited for his response. They expected him to jump at the chance to become a Jedi Knight, a general who will lead troops into battle to save the Republic, at that. Once upon a time, he would have jumped at the chance of being the hero.
But now, is not then.
“Yeah, no,” Anakin finally said, bored out of his mind.
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This is not a rewrite of the series, but a compilation of all its parts in one place for those who prefer reading the entire story in a single, organized document. I’ve also polished the original chapters, and I hope you enjoy them.
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- Part 7 of Branching Out