#anakin doesn't fall

[susanoosama01]

Based on my last post!

[maybebitterxox]

At a Jedi Council meeting

Obiwan: Does anyone have anything else they want to say before we end the meeting

Anakin: My son is gay

Obiwan: We know Anakin

Anakin, tearing up: I’m so proud of him

Obiwan: We know Anakin

[questforgalas]

Settling the Score

Notes: This is complete crack inspired by the idea that Anakin's competitiveness is why he didn't fall to the dark side. Of course Yoda is the mischievous gremlin stirring the pot that ends up saving the galaxy. This wasn't edited and thrown together when the idea took over my brain like a virus

WC: 1k

Characters: Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu, Palpy, Obi-Wan

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The darkness was an old friend to Anakin. He felt it sink into his blood, slithering its way through his body as it made its final push to fully take over. There was no point in fighting it anymore. Broken, fighting his legs from giving out underneath him, Anakin looked around. 

The Chancellor’s office lay ruined with the signs of a lightsaber duel scattered all around the overturned furniture and scorch marks on the wall. Wind whipped Anakin’s sandy blonde curls, gusting in from the shattered window floor-to-ceiling window that used to span the whole of the Chancellor’s back wall. The evening traffic sped by, completely unaware that the Chancellor of the Republic sat on broken glass with his back against the wall, purple lightsaber pointed hovering at his throat. 

“Anakin, I told you it would come to this!” The Chancellor pleads to him.

He’s frozen. The greatest warrior of a generation. The greatest Jedi of all time. And he’s frozen taking in the scene in front of him. 

The darkness is trying to pull him under. It nearly has him. He watches Master Windu take a step forward, bringing his purple saber closer to the quivering man on the floor. The most powerful man in the Republic is nothing but a quivering pile of robes and flesh. 

“You have lost,” he hears Master Windu say. 

Red tendrils creep into the side of his vision. Anakin realizes he’s shaking from his final stand against the darkness consuming him. 

“Padme,” he thinks to himself. “I must save her. I need her. I need him. He has the answers.” 

Crackling blue light blinds him as he watches in horror lightning fly from the Chancellor’s hands right at Master Windu. A sith. The sith. Right in front of him. The ghost stories the masters in the creche told the younglings before bed to keep them from wandering at night. The myths that were on the verge of fading into legend until a fateful duel on Naboo. 

And Anakin stood on the verge of joining them. 

“He can save her,” he thought over and over as the lightning began to overtake Master Windu. “I need him.” 

“But unsettled the score with Obi-Wan will be,” a familiar croaky voice whispered, slipping under the dark walls fortifying in his mind. 

“What?” Anakin responded in confusion, unsure if his mind had finally fallen into chaos. 

“Defeated the sith on Naboo, Obi-Wan did. Defeated Dooku, you did. Tied you are battling sith lords,” the voice clarified. Anakin wasn’t sure how, but he knew the voice had a mischievous smirk pointed towards him. 

“I don’t see how that information is relevant right now,” Anakin answered. 

“A sith lord the Chancellor is. Defeat him and best Kenobi you will. Bragging rights you will have.” 

The voice was right. The sith were rare, only ever in pairs even when they weren’t fading into legend. There, with lightning crackling in the air, it clicked into place. Dooku was the apprentice. They now faced the master. 

Back on Naboo thirteen years earlier, Obi-Wan faced the first sith the Jedi had heard of in centuries. Just days ago, Anakin cut the head off the Separatist snake when he defeated Count Dooku, the sith lord leading the Separatist cause. So, as the voice said, Anakin and Obi-Wan were currently in a tie for defeating sith lords. 1-1 to be exact. 

Who knew when another opportunity would present itself. 

Anakin found the hilt of his lightsaber hanging on his belt, the familiar weight an automatic beacon for his hand. Taking a step, his body felt like it was walking through sludge, red nearly taking over his vision. The Chancellor cackling on the floor at the center of it. 

He ignited his lightsaber, a friendly blue seeping into the cracks of the red. 

“Bragging rights you will have.” 

Another step and Obi-Wan’s face appears in his mind, an exasperated sigh and eyes rolling as Anakin tells him how he defeated two sith lords in less than a week. Anakin’s animated, hands planted on his hips, smirking down at his old master. 

“Oh, Anakin.” A fond tender tone Obi-Wan reserves only for him breaks through the walls. 

One last step and without hesitation, Anakin quickly swings his lightsaber up to immediately bring it down through the Chancellor’s head. The lightning recedes, and Master Windu topples forward, catching himself on his hands and knees. 

Instantly, the darkness disappears. Anakin’s mind and body feel the lightest they have since the Clone Wars began. The red in his vision crawls back, and he blinks to bring the scene back into focus. Not giving the Chancellor’s body a second glance, he moves to Master Windu’s side, offering his shoulder for the Jedi to lean on. 

“Skywalker,” Master Windu says, “How did you do it?”

“I had a score to settle with Obi-Wan,” Anakin answers simply. 

Windu wants to be surprised. He wants to think this is something he’d never expect any of his fellow Jedi to say after defeating a sith lord. He wants to believe that Anakin could not perplex him more after the most important moment in Jedi history. But as he stares up at Anakin, slowly regaining his strength and catching his breath, there is not an ounce of surprise he offers in the force as he registers what Skywalker just said to him. 

“Of course you did” is all he can muster. “Let’s get back to the temple. Master Yoda will need to hear of this right away.” 

Hours later, after Anakin helps Master Windu hobble back to their shuttle, after they return to the halls of the temple and inform the council of the events that just occurred, after Obi-Wan confirms his defeat of Grievous effectively ending the Clone Wars, and after Anakin greets his old master on the landing platform of the Jedi temple, Obi-Wan stands in front of a beaming Anakin, hands proudly on his hips. 

“While you were out playing battle games with Grievous, master, I defeated another sith lord,” Anakin informs him. 

Obi-Wan rolls his eyes at the grin that’s entirely taken over Anakin’s face, but he doesn’t deny the pride he can feel pounding in his heart. “Yes, well, let’s not forget I’m the one who taught you all that you know, my young apprentice. I’m glad to see not all of my teachings went in one ear and out the other.”

“Hey! I believe I was what they refer to as a ‘star pupil’.”

“Oh, Anakin.”

[myhyperfixationisiforgot]

I think Anakin Skywalker has been doomed by the narrative long enough. It's Obi-Wan's turn to be inevitably swallowed up by the darkness he tries to shove away all his life. You know. As a treat.

[cryptid-called-ash]

New cosplay! This time it’s the galaxy’s favourite single dad, mechanic Anakin Skywalker from ‘The Veiled Knight’.

[im-da-bronx]

Star Wars AU where Anakin is still friends with Palpatine but doesn’t Fall because from the get-go he just assumes that Palpatine is Super Old TM and even though he’s the Chancellor he’s probably a little crazy, because even the wisest Grandparents on Tatooine would say absolute batshit sometimes, so anything Palpatine says that questions the Jedi or sounds a little off Anakin doesn’t even pay attention to because “Oh, he’s a little senile today”

[kittystargen3]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13534569/1/Return-of-the-Survivors

Summary: Alternate Universe- What if Anakin's mother survived and Anakin never went dark side. Padme has the twins on Tatooine and survives. Anakin tries to help the surviving Jedi, while still keeping his family secret. Meanwhile Darth Sidious has been crowned emperor and is going after the remaining Jedi. Rumors have it he's looking for a new apprentice. Anakin gets to be a daddy.

Today I've updated Return of the Survivors. Below is a small snippet of the chapter. Click one of the links to read more.

Chapter 77 - Recruits and New Allies

In the shuttle, Anakin and Luke had just located the blocker Hondo put on their hyperdrive to keep it from taking off.

“Okay, pass me that tool and I’ll pry it off,” said Anakin.

Luke reached up to grab the tool his father wanted, but froze when Lobot informed him, “That might not be necessary.  We’ve jumped to hyperspace.”

“Hold on.  I thought this was a derelict ship?”  Obi-Wan asked, referring to the larger pirate’s ship, not to their own craft, which regrettably couldn’t fly.

“It seems I was mistaken.  Several of these systems are more functional than they appear on the outside.”  Lobot confessed.

“So, where are we headed?”  Anakin asked, reaching for the tool himself.  His former Padawan wasn’t gloating, but Obi-Wan was sure he’d hear about it later.  Anakin’s many arguments about a ship being more than appearances and older systems, properly maintained, being more capable, came to his mind.

“A random jump several systems away was plugged in.  I altered the heading to take us back to Bespin.”  Lobot answered, his eyes losing focus as he read data none of the others could see.

“So, what do you want to do about this?” Luke asked, eying his father and Obi-Wan.

“I’ve almost got this off.  When we get to Bespin, we can fly out and behind Cloud City’s defenses.”

“Yeah, Lando should be able to handle them,” Han added.  “As long as there’s not a squad of Empire cruisers behind us.  He can blast one pirate ship out of the sky.”

“But,” Luke protested.  “Why did they run?  They agreed to witness an exchange, then jump to hyperspace before the empire even shows up.”

“Well, without you to exchange, the Empire is not likely to be happy,” Han pointed out.

“But we haven’t even escaped yet.  And I don’t hear laser guns or blasters at the door.  Do you?” Luke stated.  “Besides, I sense more anxiety than anything else out there.  I’d bet they weren’t aware of who we were waiting for until recently.  That’s why they jumped.”

Obi-Wan sighed and shook his head.  "Hondo isn't the philanthropic type."

Luke went on.  “Three Years ago, Hondo was reluctant to get involved in the empire’s doings, even for profit.  After Aco was brainwashed, I doubt his opinion would’ve changed.”

“So what do you want to do?  Open the door and ask for a parley.” Han asked.  Obi-Wan and Anakin had the same opinion, but they didn’t give him eye contact.

“If we do, they might be more amiable than you’d think.” Luke insisted.

Anakin looked back and forth between Luke and Obi-Wan.  The two Jedi were having a wordless discussion.  After a while, Anakin huffed, putting his tool back down.  “He’s your apprentice.”

Obi-Wan shook his head, but a faint smile could be detected if you really looked for it.

“So what?  Are we really doing this?”  Han anxiously searched for something in the ship to hold as a weapon.  The others got up and went over to the door.

Obi-Wan pushed the button and the door opened with a whoosh.  They all blinked for a minute.  Instead of armed guards there were a few Pirates playing a card game, who looked up casually.  “Capt’n wants to talk to you.” One of them said, cocking his head to the right to direct them which way to go.

Obi-Wan stiffened and let his hand, which was touching his lightsaber, rest.  Anakin eyed him as he, too, let his weapon hand rest.  They both walked past the pirates.  Han clutched harder at the long tool he’d grabbed and held over his shoulder, ready to swing.  He wasn’t trusting this.  Luke walked out without a weapon.  He smiled and waved at the pirates.  Chewy watched them closely as he walked past them.

At one point Chewy charged at them with a growl.  “Yrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrahhhgh.”

The Pirates didn’t jump.  The one who’s turn it was merely turned his head and nodded, “Thanks chap.”  He began to finger a different card and put it down, with a triumphant smile.

Han sighed.  The Wookiee yowled a defence, and Han shook his head.

***

The room they were directed to was a large meeting room with an oval table.  At the head of the table sat Hondo Ohnaka.  His arms were stretched out wide, and a devilish grin was on his face.  “Aaaaaah Obi-Wan, Skywalker, are ya ready to talk?” ...

[catsandbooksandthings]

Hi! I’m a huge sucker for Anakin doesn’t fall fics and I’d like to hear if you have any recommendations for fics where Obi-Wan actually realizes that Anakin is sleep-deprived/confused/starting to fall to the dark side, so he’s actually there for Anakin instead of just ignoring his issues. Bonus points if Padme’s in on it too and she and Obi-Wan work together to save Anakin before he falls. Preferably multi-chapter fics but shorter ones are fine too :) Thank you so much!

omggggg canNOT BELIEVE SOMEONE ASKED ME THIS IM C R Y I N G. 

Okay, well I’m going to assume that you’re thinking of gen! fics and not ship-based Anakin/Obi-Wan fics (and if you are, let me know!). 

ALL of these recs will be strictly feature a family-type relationship and can be found under my fic recs. They will also feature story lines where Anakin is prevented from falling/does not fully fall to the dark side. I know for sure there is a fic that touches on everything you’re talking about… Padme and Obi-Wan are both aware of how close Anakin is to his fall and actively work to prevent it. I haven’t read SW fics in awhile, but I think this one might be it. 

Echoes of Mortis

Post-Mortis Arc AU. In a universe where the Father failed to take away Anakin’s vision of the future, the Hero With No Fear struggles with the knowledge of what he will become and the knowledge of who, exactly, is responsible. Drastic steps are taken and in the process things go a little bit…sideways.

Also the fic below has heavy Ani/Obi relationship feat. Padme (and one of my all time faves)

The Finer Shades of Why

When Dooku realizes far earlier Sidious’ intentions to replace him, Sidious’ plans never come to fruition… but Dooku’s do. Across the galaxy, Anakin and Obi-Wan are shot down by their own men and try to make sense of why.

Other awesome Anakin doesn’t fall to the dark side fics:

Shadows of the Future

ObiWan lost the duel on Mustafar, but instead of dying, he finds himself on a ship leaving Tatooine, with his old Master and a familiar young boy. As events begin to unfold, can he stop the future he knows from occurring?

Precipice

An AU in which Anakin Skywalker does not follow Mace Windu and the others to Palpatine’s office after they leave to arrest the Chancellor. As a result, he doesn’t get that final push over the edge, and doesn’t Fall.

Test Of Time Book 1: A Father’s Son

Luke was walking the halls of the Jedi Temple when he was swept up by The Force, finding himself in the middle of a battle lead by his father Anakin Skywalker and his Master Obi-Wan Kenobi twenty-three years prior. Given the chance to get to know his father before he became Vader and possibly save him as well, will Luke be able to alter the past for the best? or make things worse?

The Exchange

The Daughter has a bad day and it irrevocably changes the fate of the galaxy, twice over.

Or;

ROTS Obi-Wan and Anakin are swapped with their younger, TPM, selves. It changes things, in both parallels.

Realign the Stars

It should have been easy. A simple mission. Yet here they are, three Jedi and two Clone Troopers, unceremoniously thrown back to the beginning. It’s an opportunity, to set right so much that had gone wrong over the years. But every action has a reaction no one can control, and the Force has a Will of it’s own.

But then, that’s what happens when you try to change things.

Things change.

A couple of AU stories with Obi-Wan and Anakin outside of the Jedi temple which in my opinion, means Ani never fell:

A Twist In Fate

AU. Obi Wan joined the Jedi Agricorp and has been living a quiet life. All that changed when he met Anakin. Now, the 2 live in safety.

All But Name

“You will be a Jedi, Anakin. I promise you. In all but name.”

Hope you find something worth reading on here!!