The aftermath of Qui-Gon's death leaves Obi-Wan reeling and dealing with a distraught Anakin. The fight against the Sith took almost everything from him and something in the Force seems wrong and tilted. Despite a suspicious and reluctant Jedi Council, Obi-Wan is determined to keep his promise. But the price may be too high to pay, and cost him everything.

Anakin and Obi-Wan get a new mission, but it complicates when on Anakin's path appears someone from his past. He struggles to keep himself from falling and Obi-Wan doesn't want to lose him, the only thing which stands on his way is the Code. But is he able to save their friendship before it is too late? Is he able to break some of his own rules for Anakin?

COMPLETE. Winner of MC Award for Story of the Year. The greatest of kings is overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility and the greatest of friendships is threatened by an unexpected challenge emerging from the shadows of the past.