Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight of the Jedi Order, stands on the bridge of his personal ship, the Endurance.

He was surrounded by clone pilots and troopers, busy maintaining the ship's functionality, communications, and making sure to remain vigilant for any Separatist movements or attacks. It was a stressful job, but such was the life of a Jedi.

More than a decade ago, Anakin was just a slave boy on Tatooine. He was just a small shuttle racer, but now he has grown into the commander-in-chief of the Galactic Republic's army.

Thinking of Tatooine, Anakin thought of his gentle and peaceful mother, Shmi Skywalker, and closed his eyes to try to hide the pain of her loss.

"Master?"

"Ok?"

Anakin glanced at his apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, who stood beside him, looking up at him with concern.

"Are you okay?" Ahsoka asked.

"Huh? It's okay, I'm fine." Anakin waved his hand.

"Really?" Ahsoka continued to ask, "I see that you don't seem to be in a good mood."

Anakin was touched by her concern and he ruffled her hair playfully before pulling her into a hug.

"Alas, my little brat is old enough to take care of me," Anakin teased.

"Uh, Master." Ahsoka whimpered and struggled in his arms, trying to break free from Anakin's arms, "Let me go."

"Not likely, kid, because I'm on the high ground."

"You only say that because you're tall," Ahsoka retorted.

"I see that you two are killing time in a boring way." A sacred yet gentle voice came from behind.

Both Jedi turned and saw Obi-Wan Kenobi approaching from a short distance.

"No, just a friendly little lesson in humility," Anakin said casually.

After hearing this, Ahsoka gently hit her unreliable master. Anakin covered the place where he was hit and let out an exaggerated groan.

Obi-Wan shook his head at their antics and motioned for both of them to follow.

"Come on, the others are waiting for the three of us," Obi-Wan said as he led Ahsoka and Anakin towards the main meeting area on the Endurance.

Approaching the holographic light and shadow conference room, Clone Commander Cody and Clone Captain Rex were waiting.

Both wore custom Clone Trooper armor to distinguish them from other clone troopers, Cody having orange markings and armor plating, while Rex had blue trim and plating on the right shoulder patch.

"They're waiting for us, General," Commander Cody said to Obi-Wan.

"Then let's not keep them waiting any longer," Obi-Wan said, walking into the conference room.

Many people sat in the conference room. It was a large meeting between the Jedi Knights and their clone commanders.

Jedi Master Plo Koon and Commander Worf were next to Cody and Obi-Wan. Aayla Secura and Commander Bly were next to Anakin, Ahsoka, and Rex. Around the table were Mace Windu, Ki Adi Mundi, Luminara Unduli, Es Koth, and Jedi Master Yoda. Joining them were Clone Commanders and Captains Ponz, Bakara, Gree, Locke, and Sayre.

Everyone was concentrating in the meeting, but Yoda seemed to be thinking about something else, because his eyelids were drooped and his expression conveyed the signal of deep thought.

"Master Yoda," Mace Windu said to the Jedi Master, "everyone is here."

"Hmm?" Yoda looked up and noticed that the meeting had already started. He apologized, "Sorry, friends. I was just thinking about something."

Although Mace Windu wanted to ask Yoda what he was thinking, he knew now was not the right time, as Aayla Secura had already called the meeting to order.

"After Skywalker and Tano's successful missions to Teth and Tatooine, we established a safe route through Hutt Space." Aayla provided a map of the galaxy on the holo-light, highlighting Hutt Space and its outer edge.

"We've managed to establish a few bases along several key access points and strongholds here, here, and here," Commander Bligh added, pointing to several strongholds within their newly acquired area.

"We have to deal with pirates and other outlaws from time to time," Clone Commander Bakara said, "but that's usually on the outer edges of Hutt space."

"How are the things that others are responsible for progressing?" Mace Windu asked everyone.

"My fleet has set sail to assist the 224th Legion in heading to Mingban," said Ace Kos.

"I'm making good progress here." Yoda continued, "The alliance negotiations with King Katuunko have been concluded, and the Republic has gained a powerful ally."

Luminara Unduli pondered for a moment and said, "As for the robot army, my fleet has only found a few scattered robot armies, so the attack on the robot army has not made much progress."

"Same here," said Plo Koon.

"Dooku is just waiting for the right time. He will make the next move soon." Yoda said firmly. He closed his eyes when he mentioned his former student. His expression was not very good, but he continued: "His goal is to make the Republic completely lose its peace!"

Obi-Wan pondered what the Sith Lord might do next, and heard Yoda's words, saying, "Dooku has been working on this since the beginning of the war, and despite his many failures, he has never once given up."

"He might look for an unexpected target and launch an attack." Commander Cody speculated along the lines of his commander-in-chief.

"And where will he strike?" asked Mace Windu.

All the Jedi Knights and Clone Commanders remained silent as they tried to figure out what the next move of Dooku and the Separatists might be in this war, but it was obviously difficult to determine where Dooku would attack based on speculation alone.

At this moment, Yoda suddenly let out a painful groan, which was immediately noticed by several Jedi Grand Masters and Clone Commanders.

"What's wrong, Master?" Saier asked directly.

As Yoda was about to speak, all the Jedi either had shocked looks on their faces or gasped as they felt a massive shockwave within the Force attack them all.

"What's going on?" Bligh asked loudly.

"Is everyone okay?" Cody asked in panic. He stood closer to Kenobi and saw that Kenobi seemed to be about to faint.

"Commander, can you stand up?" Rex crouched beside Ahsoka, who was actually on her knees at this point, holding her head in agony.

Anakin was also rubbing his forehead vigorously because he now had a terrible headache.

"What the hell is going on?!" Luminara shouted weakly, and she was barely able to stand with the support of Commander Green.

"Great changes have taken place within the Force," Yoda said solemnly, Teal crouching beside him to support Yoda in case the Master had a similar reaction as the other Jedi Knights.

"That's not the case," Mays said, patting Pounds on the arm, who helped him to his feet.

"The Force..." Plo Koon muttered, leaning against the table, "It doesn't feel like it's trying to hurt us."

"What is that?" Bligh couldn't help but ask.

Pro Koon thought for a moment and said, "Because it seems to me that it is reminding all of us of something."

Pro's views were echoed by others.

"Thank you for your concern. Please rest assured and leave it to us." Yoda promised to the Force on behalf of the Jedi Knights.

As soon as Yoda finished speaking, everyone returned to normal. It seemed that Plo Koon's guess was correct. Before they could investigate further, Rex noticed that the communication light on the table was flashing.

"General, there's an incoming communication," Rex said to everyone present, and then activated the communication link.

Padmé Amidala, Bail Organa and Rio Chuchi appeared in the holographic light and shadow.

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