Empire of Ash and Bones

by SunnyMai

Set in an AU where Obi Wan never sneaks onto Padmé's ship, and Padmé (reluctantly) follows Vader's path as he murder Palpatine and takes over the galaxy, building an empire. HIGHLY AU. (Warning: Dark themes such as violence, emotional abuse and physical abuse will be present).

1. Prologue

Do note that this is an AU and written for fun. Since the Star Wars universe is large and complex with different two separate canons(Disney and Legends), and certain areas that conflict one another I warn you that there may be times where certain aspects about the characters or the setting in general that may not be 1000% true to canon. I am trying my best to stay as true as I can to the original canon and characters while writing throughout different POVS. If you are picky about canon, then I urge you not to read this story!

This is a story written for fun, and I am 1000% open to constructive criticism to help develop the story, but any hate will be ignored. Also do note that I am dyslectic and English is not my first language.

- Sunny

IMPORTANT FACTS
- Obi Wan did not sneak onto Padmé's ship and is believed by most to have died during Order 66.
- AE stands for "After The Empire" basically it's to count how many years it has been since the formation of the empire.
- This story is mainly going to be written in different POVS.
- I haven't read the Prequel novels so certain aspects in this story might conflict with the novels.

TRIGGER WARNING: violence, emotional abuse, physical abuse, graphic sex in later chapters.

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Prologue

17 AE, Coruscant

"You've gone too far this time!"

"Do not test me, she brought this upon herself."

"She did nothing of the sort! Everything she's ever done was for you, can't you see that?"

The sight before her was slightly blurred, but clear enough for her to make out the two figures before her argueing; two men, almost identical save for the fact that one was taller and older than the other.

The two men were now gazing at one another and she wanted to scream at the two to stop this, she wanted to run between the two before someone got hurt - but she couldn't, she didn't have the strength to move or speak. She only laid upon the cold ground, helpless and aching from head to toe.

Her head felt heavy again, and as her body gave into unconsciousness the last thing she saw and heard was a bright green light meeting red and a distant familiar female voice screaming out loud.

Hours later she woke up to a familiar face, before she could react the voice next to her said:

"He's gone, my lady."

She felt a weight lifted off her chest, and for the first time in what felt like a lifetime, she smiled.