Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. This is not what WILL
happen in episode 3, but merely what I believe will happen based on
information from the other 5 movies.
**Resubmitted to combine Chapters 1 and 2.**
A/N: Okay my first fic. Probably a hundred other Episode 3 fics but oh well. No flames please. Criticisms appreciated but please don't just flame it.
Chapter 1
The Coruscant landing platform E-579 was empty that day except for the minimal staff. No one special was there to greet Anakin and Padme Skywalker as they walked out of their small ship. The same Royal Cruiser that they had flown to Geonosis and back. They had just returned from their wedding on Naboo. Anakin almost leaned down to kiss her but remembered that no one could know what they were. He planned on keeping it a secret until he became a Jedi. Once he became a Jedi Master, who could stop him from using his power? If anyone knew he would be removed from the Jedi Order and sent back to Tatooine probably to his stepfather to become a moisture farmer. He shuddered at the thought of spending his days doing the work of a farmboy with nothing for excitement but killing womprats with a T-16 (A/N: did I get that right?)
Anakin took Padme to the Galactic Senate and left for the Jedi Temple. Padme took an elevator up to the Chancellor's office. As she walked in, the Chancellor looked up from his work. Seeing that it was her, he immediately shuffled the papers into his desk.
"I am glad to see you, m'lady. After the ordeal on Geonosis, we rallied the clones. They are now aboard star destroyers, heading for nearby planets to install the new government."
Padme was taken by surprise. It took her a moment for her to regain her composure. "New government? I was not informed. The Galactic Sen." she started, but was abruptly cut off.
"The Imperial Senate now, m'lady. Using my emergency powers that were granted to me by the Galactic Senate, I have installed a new government. One of order that will bring crime to an end. With thousands of clone troopers, now known as storm troopers amongst the military leaders, on each planet, criminals will not dare defy us." Explained Palpatine.
Padme was stunned. She had been away from Coruscant for only a month and already THIS had happened? "Won't the leaders of the planets resist such intervention?" she managed after gathering herself once again.
"There has been some unrest in the Senate. Mon Mothma leads a group of Senators that are opposed to this new government. She has very followers and is not much of a problem at this time. As for the leaders of the planets, we may experience difficulties somewhere but we'll face those problems when they come. Only the 4 central planets are going to be controlled for now. The leaders support my plan so there shouldn't be any conflicts. Tarkin, the leader of Srao, has been exceedingly generous with his support and has even contributed to the cause by ordering more clones. We now have the 190,000 of the 200,000 used in Geonosis, plus 400,00 that were created after the battle. 600,000 were order by Syfodias and are still in construction. Another 500,000 were ordered by Tarkin. The Imperial Army is now the ultimate force in the universe. Nothing will stop us from achieving flawless order in every planet." Explained the Emperor proudly.
By this time, Padme's head was spinning. 590,000 soldiers that were as docile as cows? Imperial control over every planet? This couldn't be possible! It took Padme about 10 seconds to remember that she was talking to somebody. "I'm sorry. If you don't mind, I will retire. I have a lot to think about."
The Chancellor bowed politely. "I understand m'lady. Farewell."
Padme left the room slowly, still not understanding all that had happened.
* * *
Anakin was met by Obi Wan unexpectedly at the door to the Jedi Temple.
"You took a while on Naboo," said Obi Wan suspiciously as they ascended in the turbolift.
"I was delayed by some conflicts on the planet," lied Anakin.
Obi Wan nodded and looked like he was going to say something else but the rest of the ride was in silence. They entered the Jedi Council's chambers and bowed respectfully. Yoda sat deep in meditation. With a small noise of surprise, he opened his eyes.
"Ahh...young Skywalker." breathed Yoda.
"Did you escort Senator Amidala to Naboo safely?" inquired Mace Windu.
Anakin flinched a little at the mention of Amidala's name. The flinch was barely visible unless one was looking for it. "Yes, Master Windu. I was delayed because she asked me to stay with her for a month on Naboo and then guard her on her journey to Coruscant."
"I see. You seem to have become closer to the force since you left on your mission. Do you feel ready to begin the trials?" inquired Mace.
Anakin had not expected this. Few Jedi were able to take the trials at his age. Most had to wait another 5 years. Before Anakin could answer with a strong yes, Obi Wan burst in. "No, he cannot be ready to take the trials!" started Obi Wan, but he caught himself "I mean no disrespect, Master Windu but he is not ready. He still has much to learn. He has yet to learn to control his feelings."
Yoda merely nodded slowly. Anakin would have shot Obi Wan a look of venom if he did not have the discipline of a Jedi. Mace thought for a moment and began again, "I see. We shall discuss this matter and make a decision at that time. Anakin, you may leave."
Mace pressed a button and another chair emerged from the floor for Obi Wan to sit at. He motioned for him to sit down. Anakin left looking casual but hating Obi Wan on the inside with a fiery passion. He made his way to the turbolift and went to visit Chancellor Palpatine. Palpatine was the only one that understood. He had almost been a father to him (A/N: hehe mental image). Anakin told Palpatine's secretary droid that he was there to see him and almost immediately the Chancellor came striding out to greet him. "Ah, young Skywalker, how good to see you. What brings you here?"
Anakin took the seat in front of Palpatine's desk as the Chancellor sat down. "Master Windu asked if I was ready to take the trials, which I am. I've been ready but Obi Wan said that I wasn't. He's holding me back! If it weren't for Obi Wan, I would become a Jedi Knight in only a few days."
Palpatine looked into his stim tea very thoughtfully. "You don't need the Jedi Council's approval to be a Jedi. You already are a Jedi Knight. The Council is now just a bunch of bickering old fools that don't understand what power you have. Under my guidance, you could become the most powerful of all Jedi."
Anakin looked up at him in surprise. Did he just hear the Supreme Chancellor insult the Jedi Council? But the more he thought about it, the more he realized that he was right. "Yes. You're right. I don't need them. Any of them." He muttered absentmindedly.
The Chancellor almost grinned. "You can start by accompanying General Tarkin, leader of Srao, on the Executor, the finest Star Destroyer in the fleet, to Srao to install the new government." In response to Anakin's quizzical look, he explained, "Using my emergency powers, I have called forth for a stronger government. We hope to eliminate crime by increasing the numbers of law enforcement and making stricter laws."
With an excited nod, Anakin said "That'd be perfect. When does the Executor leave?"
"Tomorrow at 800 standard time," explained Palpatine. Seeing Anakin's eager face, he added, "Yes. I think you'll become the most powerful of all Jedi."
A/N: Review! Constructive criticism greatly appreciated.
**Resubmitted to combine Chapters 1 and 2.**
A/N: Okay my first fic. Probably a hundred other Episode 3 fics but oh well. No flames please. Criticisms appreciated but please don't just flame it.
Chapter 1
The Coruscant landing platform E-579 was empty that day except for the minimal staff. No one special was there to greet Anakin and Padme Skywalker as they walked out of their small ship. The same Royal Cruiser that they had flown to Geonosis and back. They had just returned from their wedding on Naboo. Anakin almost leaned down to kiss her but remembered that no one could know what they were. He planned on keeping it a secret until he became a Jedi. Once he became a Jedi Master, who could stop him from using his power? If anyone knew he would be removed from the Jedi Order and sent back to Tatooine probably to his stepfather to become a moisture farmer. He shuddered at the thought of spending his days doing the work of a farmboy with nothing for excitement but killing womprats with a T-16 (A/N: did I get that right?)
Anakin took Padme to the Galactic Senate and left for the Jedi Temple. Padme took an elevator up to the Chancellor's office. As she walked in, the Chancellor looked up from his work. Seeing that it was her, he immediately shuffled the papers into his desk.
"I am glad to see you, m'lady. After the ordeal on Geonosis, we rallied the clones. They are now aboard star destroyers, heading for nearby planets to install the new government."
Padme was taken by surprise. It took her a moment for her to regain her composure. "New government? I was not informed. The Galactic Sen." she started, but was abruptly cut off.
"The Imperial Senate now, m'lady. Using my emergency powers that were granted to me by the Galactic Senate, I have installed a new government. One of order that will bring crime to an end. With thousands of clone troopers, now known as storm troopers amongst the military leaders, on each planet, criminals will not dare defy us." Explained Palpatine.
Padme was stunned. She had been away from Coruscant for only a month and already THIS had happened? "Won't the leaders of the planets resist such intervention?" she managed after gathering herself once again.
"There has been some unrest in the Senate. Mon Mothma leads a group of Senators that are opposed to this new government. She has very followers and is not much of a problem at this time. As for the leaders of the planets, we may experience difficulties somewhere but we'll face those problems when they come. Only the 4 central planets are going to be controlled for now. The leaders support my plan so there shouldn't be any conflicts. Tarkin, the leader of Srao, has been exceedingly generous with his support and has even contributed to the cause by ordering more clones. We now have the 190,000 of the 200,000 used in Geonosis, plus 400,00 that were created after the battle. 600,000 were order by Syfodias and are still in construction. Another 500,000 were ordered by Tarkin. The Imperial Army is now the ultimate force in the universe. Nothing will stop us from achieving flawless order in every planet." Explained the Emperor proudly.
By this time, Padme's head was spinning. 590,000 soldiers that were as docile as cows? Imperial control over every planet? This couldn't be possible! It took Padme about 10 seconds to remember that she was talking to somebody. "I'm sorry. If you don't mind, I will retire. I have a lot to think about."
The Chancellor bowed politely. "I understand m'lady. Farewell."
Padme left the room slowly, still not understanding all that had happened.
* * *
Anakin was met by Obi Wan unexpectedly at the door to the Jedi Temple.
"You took a while on Naboo," said Obi Wan suspiciously as they ascended in the turbolift.
"I was delayed by some conflicts on the planet," lied Anakin.
Obi Wan nodded and looked like he was going to say something else but the rest of the ride was in silence. They entered the Jedi Council's chambers and bowed respectfully. Yoda sat deep in meditation. With a small noise of surprise, he opened his eyes.
"Ahh...young Skywalker." breathed Yoda.
"Did you escort Senator Amidala to Naboo safely?" inquired Mace Windu.
Anakin flinched a little at the mention of Amidala's name. The flinch was barely visible unless one was looking for it. "Yes, Master Windu. I was delayed because she asked me to stay with her for a month on Naboo and then guard her on her journey to Coruscant."
"I see. You seem to have become closer to the force since you left on your mission. Do you feel ready to begin the trials?" inquired Mace.
Anakin had not expected this. Few Jedi were able to take the trials at his age. Most had to wait another 5 years. Before Anakin could answer with a strong yes, Obi Wan burst in. "No, he cannot be ready to take the trials!" started Obi Wan, but he caught himself "I mean no disrespect, Master Windu but he is not ready. He still has much to learn. He has yet to learn to control his feelings."
Yoda merely nodded slowly. Anakin would have shot Obi Wan a look of venom if he did not have the discipline of a Jedi. Mace thought for a moment and began again, "I see. We shall discuss this matter and make a decision at that time. Anakin, you may leave."
Mace pressed a button and another chair emerged from the floor for Obi Wan to sit at. He motioned for him to sit down. Anakin left looking casual but hating Obi Wan on the inside with a fiery passion. He made his way to the turbolift and went to visit Chancellor Palpatine. Palpatine was the only one that understood. He had almost been a father to him (A/N: hehe mental image). Anakin told Palpatine's secretary droid that he was there to see him and almost immediately the Chancellor came striding out to greet him. "Ah, young Skywalker, how good to see you. What brings you here?"
Anakin took the seat in front of Palpatine's desk as the Chancellor sat down. "Master Windu asked if I was ready to take the trials, which I am. I've been ready but Obi Wan said that I wasn't. He's holding me back! If it weren't for Obi Wan, I would become a Jedi Knight in only a few days."
Palpatine looked into his stim tea very thoughtfully. "You don't need the Jedi Council's approval to be a Jedi. You already are a Jedi Knight. The Council is now just a bunch of bickering old fools that don't understand what power you have. Under my guidance, you could become the most powerful of all Jedi."
Anakin looked up at him in surprise. Did he just hear the Supreme Chancellor insult the Jedi Council? But the more he thought about it, the more he realized that he was right. "Yes. You're right. I don't need them. Any of them." He muttered absentmindedly.
The Chancellor almost grinned. "You can start by accompanying General Tarkin, leader of Srao, on the Executor, the finest Star Destroyer in the fleet, to Srao to install the new government." In response to Anakin's quizzical look, he explained, "Using my emergency powers, I have called forth for a stronger government. We hope to eliminate crime by increasing the numbers of law enforcement and making stricter laws."
With an excited nod, Anakin said "That'd be perfect. When does the Executor leave?"
"Tomorrow at 800 standard time," explained Palpatine. Seeing Anakin's eager face, he added, "Yes. I think you'll become the most powerful of all Jedi."
A/N: Review! Constructive criticism greatly appreciated.