Paper Flowers.

In which Acheron attacks the Temple, and Bail Organa decides to get the hell out of dodge just so he can actually do something about the invasion.

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Author's Notes: Included a bit of a reference to the whole "Deception" arc in The Clone Wars -- another thing that, on further thought, really bugs me. Because true, Obi-Wan's lied (in a sense) in the Original Trilogy, but it's not the Original Trilogy yet, and you would think, at least from one standpoint, that Obi-Wan would be a little more upset about having to deceive Anakin. I mean, look at his reaction in Revenge of the Sith when he has to go after Anakin, not to mention...well, a lot of what he goes through in Revenge of the Sith in regards to Anakin. Because Anakin's not just his Padawan; he's like a brother to Obi-Wan, and I don't think Obi-Wan would be able to throw that away that easily. I haven't really gotten to "Crisis on Naboo" yet (so I'll have to see how it all pans out in the end), but from what I saw in "Deception/Friends and Enemies/The Box" -- yeah, I don't think it was one of the Clone Wars' finest hours, really. I just hope they don't repeat that in Season Five.

But anyway, enough rambling/ranting (and I do apologize if I inadvertently offended anyone; it just bugged me) -- I hope you enjoy this chapter at any rate!


( There was no time to waste. )

In which Obi-Wan falls to the Dark Side.

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Author's Notes: Hoping that this doesn't come off as rushed or anything. Also, yes, I'll admit I included a few Doctor Who references in this chapter. One's from the TV Movie with Paul McGann, when the Doctor is confronting the Master. I just thought it was a great quote. :3


( Rise. )

In which Obi-Wan goes with Mace to confront Palpatine. It ends badly.

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Author's Notes: Can't really say much except...I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. 


( "It's not the Jedi way!" )

In which Obi-Wan has nightmares, as well as getting his first assignment to spy on Palpatine. It doesn't go well.

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Author's Notes: Hope this chapter doesn't come off as too rushed, really. 


( The visions refused to end. )

In which Anakin goes off to face Grievous.

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Author's Notes: Hope this chapter doesn't come off too rushed. Also, I'll admit, sending Anakin to face Grievous was more out of a minor irritation from the movies on my part -- okay, true, Anakin's close to the Chancellor, but there's the problem -- putting Anakin in such a difficult position. My Anakin bias aside, if there's one thing that Anakin can't do, it's betray a friend (even if said friend is actually a scumbag in disguise). I think in a way, putting him in such a difficult position -- it didn't solely cause him to fall, but it sure as hell accelerated it.

Honestly, I think it would have made a lot more sense if they had someone spy on Palpatine that wasn't as attached to the Chancellor. True, it wouldn't have been convincing, but I think it would have saved them a lot of grief. Or at the very least, tried to spy on Palpatine themselves instead of having the Chosen One do the dirty work for them. (God, now that I think about it, the Council really does suffer from "stupid for the plot to proceed", doesn't it? I mean, seriously a lot!) YMMV, of course, but...It Just Bugs Me. 

Anyway...on with the show.


( The Jedi Council knows what it's doing. )

In which Anakin, Obi-Wan and Palpatine manage to escape INVISIBLE HAND, Obi-Wan reunites with Satine, and has nightmares of a possible future.

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( "A Jedi's life is sacrifice." )

In which Obi-Wan makes his first step towards the Dark Side.

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Author's Notes: I'm so sorry, you guys. I really am. I mean...I can do nothing but apologize for what's up next. 


( To say that this was not one of the easier rescue missions they had had would be putting it mildly, really. )

In which Anakin and Obi-Wan begin the mission to rescue Chancellor Palpatine.

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Author's Notes: Hope this chapter doesn't come off too rushed or anything.


( He couldn't afford to take any chances. )

In which Darth Tyrannus gets back to Coruscant. Also, a wedding is had.

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Author's Notes: Well, that concludes the AOTC portion of the fic. Next up is the ROTS portion, which I'll admit I'm ridiculously excited about. :)


( And what of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Satine Kryze? )

In which Anakin makes his entry.

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Author's Notes: Hope this chapter doesn't come off as too anticlimactic. I'll admit, this is one of the chapters I'm not quite as proud of, TBH. #Cannot write a climax to save her life. XD


( I'm not expecting medals, Count. I merely do what I must. )