Chapter 1 (Anakin's POV)

I have to get to Palpatine as soon as possible. I can't let Master Windu and the others kill him. He is the only one that can help me save Padme's life.

When my ship lands, I run as fast as I can towards the Chancellor's office. I can't think clearly anymore. All I know is that Palpatine has to survive.

I'm not prepared for the sight that greets me. Master Windu is above Palpatine and it seems he is going to win the duel. After seeing the Chancellor like, I have second thoughts. He looks very much like a Sith now, nothing like my old friend. His eyes are yellow and his smile is one of malice.

"You are under arrest, my Lord." I hear Windu tell Palpatine.

"Anakin! I told you it would come to this. I was right. The Jedi are taking over."Palpatine says when he sees me.

"You old fool. The oppresion of the Sith will never return. Your plot to regain control of the Republic is over...you have lost..." Windu tells him.

"No! No! You will die!"

Palpatine raises his hands and lightinhg bolts shoot out. Windu blocks them with his lightsaber and pushes Palpatine against the window sill.

"He is a traitor, Anakin." the Sith says.

"He's the traitor. Stop him!"

"Come to your senses, boy. The Jedi are in revolt. They will betray you, just as the betrayed me...You are not one of them, Anakin. Don't let him kill me...I am your pathway to power. I have the power to save the one you love. You must choose. You must stop him."

I'm conflicted. I don't know what to do.

"Help me! Don't let him kill me. I can't hold on any longer..."

The bolts from Palpatine's hands begin to arch back on him. His face begins to twist and distort.

Seeing him like this starts to change my mind. He is a Sith. He's nothing but evil.

"I can't...I give up. Help me. I am too weak. Don't kill me. I give up. I'm dying. I can't hold on any longer."

It's clear that Palpatine is lying. I can't believe I let him manipulate me for so long.

"You Sith disease. I am going to end this once and for all."

Before Master Windu can do anything, I pull out my lightsaber and I cut off Palpatine's head. He was to dangerous to be left alive, even if he could've helped me save Padme's life. I know she wouldn't want me to turn to the Dark Side just to save her.

"Good job, Anakin. You managed to earn my trust. When we get back to the Temple I'll make sure that you are made a Master." Master Windu tells me.

Mastery is all I wanted ever since I became a Padawan. But that was before Padme told me she's pregnant. I think it's time to tell the truth. I want to be by Padme's side without having to keep our marriage a secret.

"I'm afraid I can't accept it Master. I broke the Code. I don't even deserve to be a Jedi." I say.

"How did you break the Code?"

"Three years ago, when the Clone Wars started, me and Senator Padme Amidala of Naboo got married. We knew that if it got out I would be expelled from the Order and she would lose her position as a Senator. That's why we kept this a secret. We spoke about revealing everything when the war was over, but it's not the whole reason I'm telling you about this, Master. Padme is pregnant. I had a vision of her dying during childbirth. Palpatine manipulated me into believing the Dark Side was the only way I would be able to save Padme. I realised he was lying. I don't deserve to be a Jedi. I broke the Code and almost turned to the Dark Side." I explain to Master Windu.

I know that I'm going to be expelled, but Master Windu's silence still makes me uneasy. A few minutes pass before he speaks again.

"Thank you for telling me this, Anakin. I talked with the Jedi Council right now through the Force and we agreed that you wil not be expelled from the Jedi Order. Despite your attachement you fulfilled the prophecy of the Chosen One and saved us all. This proves that a change in the Code is needed. Thank you for helping us realise it, Master Skywalker."

I'm very shocked. I never imagined the Code would change or that I'll be allowed to stay in the Order despite my marriage.

"Hold on a second. Master?!"

"You deserve it Anakin. Now. I suggest we go in front of the Senate before your wife kills someone."

"Why would she kill someone?"

"A matchmaker brought by your parents-in-law is outside and let's just say Senator Skywalker is not getting along with what her parents did."

AN: So, this is the beginning of the story I told you about a few months ago. I'm sorry I took so long to publish something, but I'm very busy with school. I can't promise that I'll update very often, so please be patient with me. Hope you'll like it. Let me know what you think in reviews.