After Anakin became a Jedi Knight, Palpatine arranged for him to be sent to certain battlefronts. Places that were as far as possible from planets with Gundam sightings. Those galactic sectors were already exploited by the Separatist and could be given back to the Republic

Palpatine arranged this so that Anakin could gain reputation on the battlefield early. He wanted to introduce the Jedi to fame before Anakin was given his mobile suit. Anakin was supposed to become the Jedi General who didn't need a Gundam to win a battle.

Palpatine did this thinking that it could help to widen the rift between him and Tony. In the Sith's mind, the continuous winning streak would make Anakin arrogant. Palpatine had formed a good relationship with the boy. He knew how to say the right words so that Anakin would not rely on Gundams. When that happens, he would influence the boy into thinking that the mobiles suits are a waste of resources. This should lead to a conflict between the two young Jedis.

Palpatine's plan commenced and the boy started to gain a reputation. He encountered some resistance along the way but they were nothing compared to the problems he's facing thanks to the Jedis getting introduced to Gundams.

Palpatine was glad that his plans were proceeding relatively smoothly that he didn't notice it moving too smoothly. He was too focused on keeping the momentum that he didn't notice that he wasn't in full control.

The Jedi council didn't create much resistance as they were hoping to use the situation as a diversion. They just said that it was too risky. They only allowed it because the Jedi was already spread thin all over the galaxy.

While Palpatine was focused on Anakin, the Jedi were inspecting the Jango Fett clones. They were checking to see if they were a lost cause or they could still be saved. The reason they did this was that the clones were classified as alive by the Force. The Jedis weren't supposed to kill the innocent so they should at least try to save them.

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The war raged on and Anakin quickly got his reputation. This wasn't without a price though as Palpatine's actions unknowingly backfired on him.

The Jedis were able to utilize the distraction. They found control chips implanted in the CTs (Clone Troopers) mind. It took a long time to find them though as they only discovered them by conducting a hands-on autopsy. Machines couldn't find the chips and they were able to discover it by doing things manually

Because the chips weren't included in the Kaminoans' plans, the Jedis figured that it might be related to the Sith's trap. They already started researching to find a way to remove it without killing the soldiers. It was a bit difficult though as machines weren't able to detect them.

Other than the Jedis discovering the chip, the plan also backfired as Anakin's image of Palpatine worsened.

The battles he was sent to didn't have a purpose. It didn't even act as training as the boy already knew he would win. This caused irritation that was directed at Palpatine.

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CT-7567 (Rex): "Sir. The enemies have fallen back."

Anakin: "Good Job Rex. Tell the men to take a break."

Rex: "Yes Sir."

Anakin watched as his clone commander left. When the guy was far enough, Anakin sat down and exhaled a deep sigh.

Obi-Wan: "You don't seem so happy."

Anakin and Obi-Wan started talking. Anakin complained that things were too boring. He didn't complain too much though as the Jedi already warned him. He knew that this was going to take some time but it was crucial and Anakin liked being depended on.

After complaining, Anakin asked why Obi-Wan was also ȧssigned to this battle. Unlike before, the Anakin wasn't his Padawan now. He couldn't find a reason for why they were in this battle together.

Obi-Wan wasn't really needed especially since they already knew the outcome of this battle. They both knew that the enemy has another group of battle droids and have already done preparations to deal with them.

Obi-Wan didn't beat around the bush as he told Anakin that he was waiting for his new Padawan to arrive. He was going to train a new Padawan and thought that Anakin's battlefront was the most appropriate place to train the padawan.

Anakin doubted Obi-Wan's decision to bring a padawan into this battle. They may have the advantage but he still thinks that the situation is too dangerous for a new Padawan.

Obi-Wan: "It's fine. This way, we could make the best of the situation. The Sith worked hard to prepare these battles after all. We shouldn't let it go to waste as we could train Padawans in live combat with considerably reduced risks.

While we're at it. You should also put a request for one. I think you'd make for a good teacher"

Anakin laughed a bit thinking that what Obi-Wan said is a joke. After chuckling, he verbally refused the offer.

Obi-Wan tried to convince Anakin by telling him that teaching is a privilege. He pointed out multiple things and only stopped after they noticed the transport arrive.

They approached the transport to welcome Obi-Wan's new padawan.

When the transport's doors opened, the two saw an orange-skinned Togrutan youngling, Ahsoka.

"A youngling?"

They were both surprised as the Togrutan was still too young to become a Padawan.

They asked the youngling what she as doing here as she wasn't old enough to become a Padawan.

Hearing this, the two Jedis looked at each other with doubt. They both knew that this wasn't part of the Council's plans.

They knew it wasn't something the Council treated as urgent as they didn't communicate through the special communicators Tony gave them.

Sending a youngling also meant that the message was important enough not to transmit. They determined that it is a confidential mission that came from the Republic.

Knowing this, they decided to clean up the battlefield before leaving. They sent the CTs to scout. Anakin 'felt' something was wrong in that particular direction.

They didn't leave the CTs too early as the men on the surface were some of the earliest clones they encountered. They weren't just the shiny armored fresh clones. They were already on their way to becoming veterans that were starting to have their own personalities.

They may still have their biochips in the brains but it didn't mean that the Jedis were just going to leave them to die.

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While waiting for the soldiers to stumble upon the droids, Obi-Wan decided to do some proper introductions.

Ahsoka introduced herself and told the two that she was the new Padawan learner. The two believed the youngling as no youngling would lie about such a thing.

Without much thinking, Obi-Wan introduces himself as her new Master. He figured that it wouldn't be so bad and didn't think that she would be more troublesome than Anakin.

Ahsoka: "I'm at your service master Kenobi, but I've been ȧssigned to master Skywalker."

Anakin: "What? No-no-no."

Anakin unconsciously hid behind Obi-Wan. It was useless though as Ahsoka kept pointing at him.

Ahsoka then said that Master Yoda gave clear instructions for him to be her master. Anakin tried to pass her to Obi-Wan but a CT went and started reporting. The CT said that they found a droid army.

Anakin: "I'll go check on it."

Obi-Wan: "Better bring her with you. She's still your Padawan for now after all."

Anakin looked at Obi-Wan suspiciously as the guy didn't seem too concerned about not getting the Padawan.

Obi-Wan was once Anakin's master so he went and followed his advice. Anakin brought Ahsoka along.

Anakin went to Rex and asked him for the situation. After making sure that the situation is consistent with their intel, Anakin ordered his men to start preparing.

While preparing, Rex and the other CTs asked about Ahsoka. Anakin kept referring to her a youngling and Ahsoka didn't like that. After trying to make Anakin stop diplomatically, she went the other route and gave Anakin the nickname Skyguy.

Anakin was ticked off by the nickname and started questioning her age. She didn't back down though and pointed out that it was master Yoda who made her his padawan.

Anakin couldn't argue with Master Yoda right now so she just had Rex give her tour around the camp.

After the two left, Anakin started calming his mind.

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On the tour, Ahsoka tried giving suggestions on what to do. She tried to contribute something as she felt that everybody was underestimating her. She wanted to prove herself to everybody.

Rex ignored her suggestions and pointed out that things have already been decided. She understood that things have already been thought through so she didn't insist.

Still, Ahsoka wanted to prove something. She tried to use her Padwan identity to outrank the clones but Rex had something to say.

CT-7567 (Rex): "In my book, experience outranks everything"

Ahsoka didn't feel bad about the remark and even started to ask how to gain experience.

Obi-Wan: "You want some experience?..."

Obi-Wan gathered the Jedis and Rex and they started talking about the surviving droid encampment. He just finished talking about the shields covering the encampment when Ahsoka volunteered herself and her master for the mission.

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The pair of young Jedi set off to destroy the enemy's shield generators. When the shields are down, the clones could use their weapons to destroy it from afar.

Anakin already designed a plan for this it didn't go as smoothly as he hoped. He was prepared to improvise but his new Padawan wasn't as prepared.

On their way, they encounter Destroyer droids which were specialized to handle Jedis. Anakin immediately ordered a retreat as he already knew of a way to handle the droid but Ahsoka didn't listen.

Ahsoka thought that running was un-Jedi like and refuse to run at first. She tried to stand her ground but Anakin didn't give her a choice. He decided to Force pull her into retreating and she had no choice but to follow. Anakin proceeded to give commands and they were able to destroy the droid.

After destroying the droids, Ahsoka started getting overconfident. She tried to charge through when Anakin told her not to.

She also triggered traps but Anakin was able to stop her just in time. He then pointed to the traps and scolded her for almost triggering in unintentionally.

A few more screwups along the way and Ahsoka started listening to Anakin. Anakin saw that she was capable after she listened and felt that it wasn't such a bad idea to take her as his Padawan. It wasn't without a price though as Anakin started referring to her as Snips.

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After destroying the enemy's shield, the rest proceeded smoothly. The CTs were able to blast the enemies and the Jedis returned to Coruscant guilt-free.

On their way back, they encountered Tony's, Destroyer Fleet. They knew it was his as there is a ship with a noticeably circular bulge in the fleet

Obi-Wan brought the two to Tony's fleet and Anakin acted annoyed when he saw this.

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When they switched ships, they were greeted by a hangar filled with mobiles suits. Most of them were still under repairs but it still amazed Anakin's Padawan when she saw this.

Ahsoka didn't notice that there were no clones in the Destroyer when they exited. She did notice Tony though and greeted her immediately.

Ahsoka: "Master Stark. It's nice to see you."

Anakin: "Master Stark? I think you're mistaken about something, Snips. He's still a Padawan."

Tony: "Snips?"

Ahsoka: "It's a long story. I'll tell you about it later"

Anakin: "You two know each other?"

Ahsoka: "Master Stark taught us for some time. Speaking of, why are you still a Padawan Master Stark? You're so much better at lightsaber skills than Skyguy. How come you're still a Padawan when he's already a Jedi Knight?"

Tony: "Calm down Snips. You make it sound as if I didn't have a choice."

Ahsoka: "You did?"

Anakin: "Yeah. He already passed the test before I did. He did officially fail some part but everyone knew that you faking it.

I still don't understand why you didn't accept the title."

Tony: "Really? Even now? Why don't you look to your left."

Anakin looked and saw Ahsoka also looking left. She didn't find anything though as there wasn't even a mobile in that direction.

Ahsoka: "I don't see anything."

Anakin: "She means you, Snips."

Ahsoka: "Me?"

Tony: "Not you exactly. I stayed a Padawan because I don't want a Padawan. I already have a lot of things to do as it is. A Padawan will just complicate things. You can just call me Tony if you want, Snips."

Ahsoka: "But..."

Anakin: "Just do as he says. Even I feel weird getting called master."

Ahsoka: "Yes master."

Anakin: "So now you call me master, huh."

Ahsoka smirked after saying this.

Obi-Wan: "I see you have taught your Padawan well, Master Skywalker."

Anakin: "Not you too."

Anakin looked at Tony expecting him to say something similar.

Tony: "What are you looking at me for? Do you want me to color your mobile suit pink?"

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