Galactic Senate

"You all know very well that I have led Ryloth through magnificent improvements and advancements. I have brought it out of the clouded deceit that once was controlled by Dooku." spoke Senator Orn Free Ta in the Senate Chamber. It had been a few weeks already where the Clone Wars had died down and all focus was on the Chancellery elections.

The only two remaining nominees were Mon Mothma and Orn Free Ta.

The Senate Chamber was packed with every single Senator and representative, even planetary leaders, and most of the Jedi from the Council. Most of the Jedi were still off fighting in the war as it was dwindling. Orn Free Ta's speaking time was up and he flew his pod back to his dock on the chamber wall with the others.

"The floor now recognizes Senator Mon Mothma of Chandrila." announced the Vice Chair; Mas Amedda, the blue alien with a large golden staff, two thin horns and flowing robes. He sat alone in his seat in the central podium tower where the Chancellor would be located. Mon Mothma flew her senatorial pod out into the open space and slowly hovered around the chamber to look at everyone. She took a last glance at her close friends behind her, Bail Organa and Padme Amidala. Padme held her two twin infants in her arms, happy as ever. Anakin was with her as they watched Senator Mothma begin her final speech.

"I come to you as an ally, a colleague, as a friend. Over these past few years I saw how the Clone Wars tore us all apart. We became so afraid that we'd lose all that we've worked so hard for. We may still have many enemies, including the various corporations across the Galaxy…and of course Nute Gunray. I wonder if he even knows that Palpatine is gone, since his head is always buried in his piles of cash." There was a slight chuckle in the crowd of people. "Many started to believe that the Republic was failing and was being controlled by complete corruption. Well, for me; I knew that something was wrong here. I was scared that we were going to lose everything because of our arrogant attention on the Clone Wars. But now we have a chance to tend to the real wounds. Billions, trillions, across the Galaxy are suffering and we need to help our people. Elect me Chancellor and I shall see to it that the Clone Wars are officially ended and that our people can live substantially better than their current conditions. As a single society, we should not be defined by the strength of our military, but the scope of our compassion." there was an eruption of thunderous applause in the chamber for Mon Mothma. They cheered for her, and began chanting,

"Vote now! Vote now! Vote now!" Mon Mothma smiled as she returned to her dock where Bail and Padme smiled.

Obi wan Kenobi

Obi wan was just given an order by the Jedi Council to go to Kamino. But before he was to leave Coruscant, he flew in his star fighter to Anakin and Padme's residence in the Senate District. Obi wan landed his craft beside the balcony of the couple's apartment.

Anakin smiled as he walked out onto the balcony, hugging Obi wan.

"How are you doing, Anakin?" asked Obi wan.

"Just great. How about you?"

"Good, good. How are Padme and the twins?" asked Obi wan. The two began walking into the formal sitting area where Padme played with infant Leia on the sofa.

"They are magnificent. I couldn't be happier." said Anakin with a smile, looking over to his daughter. Padme looked up from the baby girl's plump face and was happy to see Obi wan,

"Hello, Obi wan. What brings you here?" Obi wan greeted the Senator and sat beside baby Leia that was wrapped in a bundle of blankets from her underarms to her legs.

"I'm on a mission to Kamino to convince its Prime Minister of removing an inhibitor chip from within the clone troopers." said Obi wan. He looked at little Leia's brown eyes and smiled, holding her little hand.

"Wasn't that what caused trooper Tup to… fall apart, back on Ringo Vinda?" asked Anakin, sitting on the sofa across from his wife and former mentor.

"Indeed. It was implanted by Sidious, and that means that the Kaminoans were in cahoots with him. This all goes back to even before the Battle of Naboo. I'm worried on how the Kaminoans will handle it." said Obi wan.

"They are a nice people." said Padme softly, "They may be persuaded on how much money you can give them, but they aren't evil."

"Plus if anything does go wrong, you'll have Shaak Ti with you." chuckled Anakin.

"True, she has been with them for years now." muttered Obi wan.

"Well we have some news as well." replied Anakin, "We are moving to Naboo's lake country to a large villa."

"That's wonderful. I am happy for you both. Coruscant is too hectic to raise children, especially in the Senate District. What about your senatorial work, Padme? Won't it be an inconvenience to constantly be traveling back and forth?" asked the Jedi Master.

"I actually resigned from the position." nodded Padme, "The Queen wanted me to stay and would accommodate me but I denied the offer. I want to spend time on my family now. The political chapter of my life is over." she smiled and looked at Anakin.

"Well I am happy for you two." said Obi wan standing up, "I best get going. I'll keep in touch and we shall have to talk more once the war is over." Obi wan said his goodbyes to Padme and Leia. Luke was sleeping in the other room and didn't want to disturb him. Anakin walked with Obi wan towards his star fighter.

"Good luck, Obi wan. And… be careful. Grievous is still out there, plotting his next move." said Anakin, crossing his arms. Obi wan smiled and looked at his former apprentice,

"You know Grievous, he's a coward. Plus, with Sidious dead; he'll won't know what to do next. I'll see you later, Anakin. Good luck to you on Naboo." Obi wan climbed into the cockpit of his starfighter.

"Obi wan." said Anakin before the Jedi closed the cockpit. Obi wan looked up at him. "Thank you."

"For what?"

"Everything. For being my master, supporting me, keeping me in line. I would've failed miserably if I didn't have you as a Master. I am very grateful for you being my mentor. I love you like a brother, you've taught me so much." said Anakin.

"I love you as a brother too, Anakin. You can thank Qui Gon's stubbornness back on Tatooine for making this all happen." the two laughed but then Obi wan was serious, "It's been an honor and a great adventure to serve with you as your Master, and friend, Anakin." Anakin waved goodbye and Obi wan flew off into the blue sky of Coruscant.

Obi wan flew up past Coruscant's atmosphere and headed into outer space. There was still massive amounts of debris and rubble from the Battle of Coruscant; destroyed and derelict ships, most of them being of the Separatists. He flew his starfighter towards the hyperdrive rings and docked with the mechanism. Obi wan set course for Kamino, in the far Outer Rim, feeling déjà vu. He reminisced when he first was plotting course to Kamino right at the start of the Clone Wars to investigate. Now this time, he hoped that this mission would be a step closer to ending the Clone Wars.

Head of State of the CIS

"I will end the lives of every Jedi and the entire Galactic Republic. Keep funding the war and I shall bring victory for our Confederacy." said General Grievous to the Separatist Council of leaders. The leaders were all in holographic form since they resided on Mustafar in a secret base. Grievous was aboard his new flagship Intrepid, a modified Providence-class carrier/starship. It was his second prize of the Separatist Navy, right behind the Invisible Hand that he lost during the Battle of Coruscant. The Intrepid, however, bore more artillery; including a vast new array of hundreds more turbolaser cannons, quad turbolaser cannons, and many more squadrons of Vulture droid starfighters.

"The Republic is pushing their offenses on Cato Neimoidia. And you are off prancing throughout the Galaxy." began Nute Gunray, the Viceroy of the Trade Federation, "We will continue to fund the Clone Wars if we see a clear victory. We are losing faith in you and the leadership of the Separatist Parliament."

"The Separatist Parliament is a mere group of politicians for civilians to gander at for assistance in the war. They are useless and do not make any major decisions." explained General Grievous. The other Separatist leaders looked at each other and were beginning to feel skeptical.

"General," spoke up Gunray's good associate; Gilramos Libkath, "if you can successfully defend Cato Neimoidia, I shall persuade Gunray to give you more funds and will produce more battle droids for the army." The insect-like Geonosian leader; Poggle the Lesser, chirped and clicked in his foreign language at Grievous.

"Archduke Poggle states that if you protect Geonosis from any further attacks, he will continue to support the Clone Wars." said a translator droid beside the Geonosian leader. Grievous looked at the other leaders who seemed a bit more appreciative of the idea.

"Then I shall make it my imperative to protect the major Separatist worlds which will continue funding the Clone Wars. That includes; Cato Neimoidia of the Trade Federation, Skako of the Techno Union, Geonosis and Hypori of the droid foundries, Corporate Alliance capitals, Commerce Guild capitals, and Scipio of the Intergalactic Banking Clan…just to name a few." said Grievous. The Separatist Council agreed, and their holograms shut off.

Grievous walked across the spacious command bridge of his flagship. There was a slight green tint from the various computing station screens on the bridge. Grievous walked over to a specific station showing lists of numbers and financial information.

"General, the Intergalactic Banking Clan has just donated four billion credits into the Confederate Conglomerate Reserve." said the piloting droid. Grievous folded his metal hands together and chuckled,

"Good…very good…" the General walked back to the main central area of the bridge and looked out into space. There were multiple nebulas out in the vast outer space. In front of the flagship were two Munificent-class frigates. Grievous knew that there were four other frigates to the side and behind the Intrepid. It was a large sized fleet and he turned towards the main piloting stations, "Set course for Geonosis." The tactical-series droid captain approached the general,

"General, I thought we were going to Cato Neimoidia to defend the Trade Federation defenses-"

"We are going to station at Geonosis and prepare for a major attack that shall send shockwaves through the entire Republic." Scolded Grievous at the tactical droid, "Now, set course for Geonosis and jump to lightspeed when ready."