What if Anakin Skywalker NEVER turned to the Dark Side? Let’s explore the depths of it in this video.
Anakin meditates in his quarters, trying to forget the news of Padme’s pregnancy. Although it should be a joyous moment, the announcement feels like a nightmare. Every time he closes his eyes he finds visions of his wife lying on the birthing bed, dying alone as the pregnancy is too much for her.
With how often it happens, it begins to feel inevitable and he’s doomed to lose the woman he loves.
But his troubles do not end there. He hopes the council could assign him a mission to the frontlines, somewhere he can take his mind off his worries. Instead, they order him to spy on the chancellor.
For Anakin, this is just salt in the wound as not only does he have his wife to worry about, but now he feels his loyalty torn between the Jedi order, and his mentor, Palpatine.
Eventually, it becomes clear that sleep will not come and Anakin decides to get up and meet with the chancellor. The two of them meet in the opera. There, Palpatine finally casts his line to try and lure the young Jedi into the dark side.
As they watch the opera, he hints at the power that can prevent those he loves from dying. Anakin is immediately intrigued by the offer. This is the power he had been searching for since he saw his mother die. With it, he could save not just Padme, but his entire family.
Anakin considers accepting the offer, but something nags at his head. The way Palpatine described this ability as unnatural. Would he subject Padme to something that might alter her body in such a way?
The more Anakin considers it, the less certain he is. He decides to consult Padme first and hear what she has to say. After the opera, Anakin makes his way to her apartment. When she sees them, she immediately comes to his side and helps him sit, asking what's wrong.
Before Anakin realizes it, he starts telling her everything that happened that night from his visions to the power Palpatine offers. He explains that there are Force abilities not known to Jedi that can save her. For Padme, that is a lot to take in and she struggles to make sense of most of it. She does see the worry on her husband's face and cups his cheeks.
Gently, she reminds him that Anakin has never let anyone dictate his life to him. He’s always done things his way and he’s never needed dark powers to do that, just his passion and love. These visions are no different. She says she doesn’t need any powers to save her; she only needs to have Anakin by her side.
For, Anakin this is all the confirmation he needs. It's as if a huge weight is being lifted off his shoulders. While he is still afraid, he sees the hope and determination in his wife’s life, he feels a sense of peace wash over him.
Anakin’s mind is clear and he begins to see the wisdom in the Jedi Council’s plan. Though he disagrees with some of their actions, they are right to be suspicious of Palpatine after all. His offer was unusual as was his knowledge of Sith Lore.
Without Palpatine’s influence washing over him, he can see how dangerous these things are and why the council wants to learn more. Anakin decides to throw himself fully into this mission, regularly sending reports to the Jedi about his meetings with Palpatine while inquiring more about these powers under the guise of considering his offer.
To keep the chancellor from getting suspicious, Anakin continues to talk about his fears of losing Padme. He isn’t lying either as his fears remain and help prevent Palpatine from getting suspicious. For Palpatine, it appears like everything is falling into place, and decides it's his time to reveal himself as a Sith Lord.
With this information, Anakin reports his findings to Mace Windu.
Anakin: He won’t give up his power. I’ve just learned a terrible truth. Chancellor Palpatine is a Sith Lord.
Mace: A Sith Lord?
Anakin: Yes, the one we’ve been looking for.
Mace: How do you know this?
Anakin: He knows the ways of the Force. He’s been trained to use the Dark Side.
Mace: Are you sure?
Anakin: Absolutely.
Anakin then hesitates, causing Mace to frown and ask if there is more. Reluctantly, Anakin continues.
Anakin: Yes, he’s offered to train me to use the Dark Side.
Mace curses under his breath and decides to confront the chancellor with a strike team of Jedi. He orders Anakin to wait there, sensing the confusion and conflict in him. However, this time Anakin agrees, and as the gunship carrying Mace disappears, he heads back inside to meditate.
With so much happening over the last few days, Anakin takes this opportunity to try and clear his head. Although he avoids Palpatine’s trap to lure him into the Dark Side, he still feels a great danger threatening them. Though subtle, he senses darkness is growing in the Force.
However, his thoughts are interrupted by the sound of shouts below. As he looks out the window, Anakin sees many Jedi rushing through the temple courtyard.
22 май 2024
