Prologue
"Anakin Skywalker…who is the man behind blue eyes?
"Our top story tonight…It has been several months since the mysterious appearance of the man who everyone is calling the Emperor's Second. Coruscant is a buzz with the possibilities of where this young man came from and just who he is, but so far, no answers have been found. Except one:
"He is the husband of the celebrated Senator Amidala!
"Witnesses report seeing the senator and Skywalker on Naboo together two months after Emperor Vader ascension to the throne. From there, the two were reported taking a craft out to the lake country, where Amidala's family has a cottage. Not long after, Senator Amidala announced that she was pregnant. The father of her child? The man by her side at the announcement: Anakin Skywalker.
"While it has not been confirmed, speculation has it that Emperor Vader, the one who everyone first believed interested in the senator, was actually the one who introduced Skywalker to Amidala, though where the two officially met is not known. All that can be deduced is that the Emperor has not contested the marriage and has apparently given it his blessings, even bestowing his own lightsaber upon his Second and giving over control of the Imperial Army and Navy to the young man almost like a wedding gift.
"It has been several months since Skywalker's introduction into society, and there has been nothing but glowing feedback from the troopers and naval personnel. Apparently Skywalker, despite being only twenty-years-old, is as capable and brilliant as the Emperor himself in military matters. Emperor Vader has apparently given a speech to his men informing them that he had personally trained Skywalker and expected nothing but absolute loyalty to the young man. So far, that direct order from our good and gracious sovereign has been obeyed without question.
"But what does Skywalker have to say about his sudden fame and success? This reporter was unable to get a statement from the young man in question. But from what we can determine, he is throwing himself into his newly granted position and working hard to help Emperor Vader restore the galaxy to peace after the betrayal and tyranny of Palpatine. The galaxy has nothing to fear with the diligent Anakin Skywalker out there protecting us all.
"And what does he have to say about becoming a father? Well, a picture speaks louder than words, but from this image, it's clear to see that he is certainly not opposed to the idea of being a dad. This is Teliq Mudar, holo station seven."
The screen was paused on the poorly taken image of Anakin Skywalker walking down the hall of the Imperial Senate Building with Senator Amidala, one large hand placed over her abdomen, a gentle smile on his face. The senator was beaming up at her lover with obvious affection. It was the perfect picture of happiness and love, capturing and invading upon an obviously private moment.
Who was Anakin Skywalker? And how had he managed to maneuver himself into such a position of power at such a young age? Who was he, and how had he gained the Emperor's trust? How had he gained Senator Amidala's affections?
He was a man that would need to be closely watched. And for one embittered man, he would watch for the moment when the young man slipped up. He would make Vader regret the day the Sith ever shoved him aside.
All he had to do was be patient.
Author's Note: Probably not what you expected first off but, eh, I don't like doing the wholly expected.
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