What If Darth Vader Trained Anakin Instead Of Obi-Wan?

What If Darth Vader Trained Anakin Instead Of Obi-Wan? Imagine a mysterious figure appearing during Anakin's early Jedi training—not Obi-Wan Kenobi, but Darth Vader himself. Carrying the knowledge, power, and painful memories of the future, Vader becomes the mentor Anakin never had. But what happens when the man Anakin is destined to become begins teaching his younger self? Would he prevent his own fall, or guide Anakin toward an even darker destiny? Darth Vader knows exactly how Anakin's life is supposed to unfold. He remembers the Clone Wars, his growing fear of losing Padmé, Palpatine's manipulation, and the devastating duel on Mustafar that left him trapped inside his armor. Now, with the opportunity to train his younger self, Vader could correct the mistakes that destroyed his life—or repeat them in a completely different way. Unlike Obi-Wan, Vader understands Anakin's deepest fears because he has lived through them. He knows what it feels like to be powerful yet helpless, to distrust the Jedi Council, and to believe that the dark side offers the only way to protect the people he loves. He could teach Anakin to recognize manipulation, control his emotions, and master abilities the Jedi might never have allowed him to explore.