Imagine Anakin's Alternative Versions...

Imagine you are a lady-in-waiting to Padmé who captures the heart of a Jedi.

Imagine you are a lady-in-waiting to Padmé who used to be a Padawan before being designed to serve the Queen. You live to your task until your life dramatically changes when you unintentionally capture the heart of a Jedi, who's about to dive into the dark waters of the Sith...

Warnings: smut. Drama. Violence.

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Intro.

You are meditating in the gardens of the temple when Master Yoda comes to you in person. You are a young lass, no more than seventeen years old. A youngling with dreams of spring, unprepared for the role that might lead you into a turbulent path.

Yoda knows it's a risk what he's about to request you as he watches serenity stamps in your features. Your hair falls down in cascades, the sunbeam highlighting the shades of your curls. There seems to be a halo over your head. The Force, with no doubt, had led him there.

You sense his presence, but do not let him interfere your exercise. Yoda is patient, though. There's little need for hurry. Whilst he waits, he remembers his recent encounter with Force Ghost of Master Qui-Gonn Jinn.

"The darkness grows, my friend."

"Inside the temple I sense it is", Yoda lamented to agree. "Worried about Skywalker I am."

"Letting go of his Padawan was difficult for him." Qui-Gonn seemed to hesitate. "Nonetheless, the present forces us to look somewhere else... Another option in case he fails."

Yoda looked at his former fellow Master. There was little time to say.

"If ready for the task she is, I have my doubts."

"We need to try before it's too late."

Yoda closed his eyes. Had he seen this earlier, perhaps the current events in regards to the conduct of the Clone Wars would have been different.

"There's little time to dwell in events that did not happen, old friend. She must play her part. It is what it is."

And now here he is. You open your eyes and greet the ancient master with due respect as you stand and move in his direction.

"A word, Padawan." He leads you to a stroll in the labyrinth of roses, jasmines and lavenders. It feels peaceful. "To my attention your conduct to Jedi affairs has come. Most pleased is your Master, surprised he is with your great achievements."

That you have defeated Ventress and general Grievous recently did surprise the entire Council, even though you refused the honors, hiding away from such attention.

You blush.

"Master Yoda, with all due respect but I don't think I am worthy of being congratulated for these deeds that are only the result of the trainings Master Y/C put me into."

Yoda smiles at your answer, one of the kind that few would give. Perhaps he has in mind Skywalker's recent concerning behavior. Just the other day he contested the Council's decision of spying the Chancellor.

"But yours these deeds are. Deny them you must not. Stronger they made you." He then pauses. "However, not about this is why I'm here. Before the usual age a youngling as yourself to trials must go. A greater mission for you awaits. Depending of your trials, it does."

You barely blink. You thought only after you are eighteen you'd be able to go to trials. Despite the doubt in your eyes, you don't question Master Yoda.

"Of course, Master. As you wish."

You prepare for your trials. Because you are going a year earlier in consideration of your achievements, these are as difficult as the latests missions you've been. Nonetheless, Master Y/C is very pleased to have you knighted.