Secret Assignment (November 17, 2016)

“What kind of nonsense is this? Put me on the Council and not make me a Master?” Anakin asked. “That's never been done in the history of the Jedi. It's insulting!”

“Oh, calm down, Anakin. You have been given a great honor.” Obi-Wan said. “To be on the Council at your age, it has never happened before. The fact of the matter is that you're too close to the Chancellor. The Council doesn't like it when he interferes in Jedi affairs.”

“I swear to you, I didn't ask to be put on the Council.” Anakin said.

“But it's what you wanted.” Obi-Wan said. “ Your friendship with Chancellor Palpatine seems to have paid off.”

“ It has nothing to do with this” Anakin said.

“The only reason the Council has approved your appointment is because the Chancellor trusts you.” Obi-Wan said.

“And?” Anakin asked.

“Anakin I am on your side.” Obi-Wan said. “I didn't want to put you into this situation.”

“What situation?” Anakin asked.

“The Council wants you to report on all the Chancellor's dealings.” Obi-Wan said. “They want to know what he's up to”

“They want me to spy on the Chancellor?” Anakin asked angrily.

Obi-Wan nodded.

“But that's treason!” Anakin said.

“We are at war, Anakin.” Obi-Wan said.

“Why didn't the Council give me this assignment while we were in session?” Anakin asked.

“This assignment is not to be on record” Obi-Wan said.

“The Chancellor is not a bad man, Obi-Wan” Anakin said. “He befriended me. He’s watched out for me ever since I arrived here.”

“That is why you must help us” Obi-Wan said. “Anakin, our allegiance is to the Senate, not to its leader, who has managed to stay in office long after his term has expired.”

“The Senate demanded that he stay longer” Anakin said.

“Yes, but use your feelings, Anakin, something is out of place.” Obi-Wan said.

“You're asking me to do something that's against the Jedi Code, against the Republic, against a mentor and a friend that's what's out of place here!” Anakin said. “Why are you asking this of me?”

“The Council is asking you.” Obi-Wan said.