I'm so sorry for not updating in forever. Please forgive me? Please with a cherry on top?

I think watching Lord of the Rings inspired me a bit.

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Palpatine, now known as Darth Sidious to the galaxy, scowled as he looked out of the viewport to watch the passage of hyperspace. All of his plans, ruined by a single person.

Luke Spaceflyer.

Sidious roared in anger and hit the wall. The Jedi would pay for their grievances against him, especially Spaceflyer. He would tear the Jedi's limbs from his body one by one. Every person that knew the insolent Spaceflyer would die.

Yes, they will all die and I'll be triumphant. I will conquer the galaxy and they'll sacrifice everything to me to make their terror stop. Nothing holds me back now, and you, Spaceflyer will pay.

Darth Sidious pulled out a comm and gazed back out the glass. He would build an army, turn the Separatists weak and bumbling army into a true killing machine. With them he would ravage the galaxy and destroy anyone in his path. It would be a simple matter to better equip them. After his apprentice's treacherous betrayal, he would need to alter the power structure, find a new front and he knew just the man for the job: General Grievous.

The cyborg would be most useful in his plans and he also was capable enough. Grievous would thank him for putting him in charge and be susceptible to his manipulations. Afterwards he would speak with the other separatists members and a quiet assassination would take care of the ones who promised to be troublesome.

I guess there is one good thing that comes out of this, the construction of the Death Star can be sped up. A malicious grin crossed his face, the technology wasn't completely ready in terms of how to focus the laser, but for testing purposes they had built numerous lasers, which were all extremely destructive. A simple cruise ship could be modified to support one of them, and then… Sidious chuckled, the Republic will rue this day.

The ship dropped out of hyperspace, circling a familiar planet, one that had ruined plans and brought others to fruition. Slowly he guided the ship down, landing in Tatooine's desert wasteland. Stepping of his ship, Sidious scowled again. He was starting to understand why Skywalker detested this planet. There was sand… everywhere.

His red lightsaber ignited and he closed his eyes. Where are you? Where are you… Ah, there!

A speeder was moving forward and Sidious stood in the sun, his black robes swirling around him. He finally released his dark Force-presence, letting it storm out of his body, finally free after being restrained for so long. He no longer cared about detection, no, he only cared about the annihilation of the Jedi.

The family sitting in the speeder seemed to notice the sudden coldness in the air, on the usually warm planet and began to slow down. Sidious waited in anticipation, with his lightsaber besides him. I will enjoy this. Skywalker, you have not escaped me yet…

He laughed as he felled the Lars family and their blood soaked the thirsty ground of Tatooine. Perhaps I should take a souvenir.

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Anakin Skywalker woke up gasping for air as he felt the cries of pain through the Force. Someone had died and his mind landed on Padmé. Grabbing a cloak he ran out of his accommodations, he had to find his wife.

Elsewhere Luke woke up, the same cries of pain reaching his ears. Sadly, he walked to the window, staring out into the Corruscant night skies. Sidious is on the move. Grabbing his own cloak, he exited his chamber, he had to speak with the council. Trouble was brewing.

Asajj Ventress looked on from the shadows as her Master left his room in a hurry and decided to follow him. Something was happening and she did not plan on being left out of the loop.

In his prison Count Dooku lifted his head in interest. He was still a dark sider and with its benefits came the ability to sense the presence of the darkside. Something momentous was happening and he wondered if he had chosen the wrong time to defect, but immediately cleared such notion out of his head. Whatever would happen, it was best that he was no where near his former Master. Sidious did not care for him or for anyone, only for power. Sighing he leaned back against a wall, the Jedi were sure to come, and with them there would be questions. It was best to be prepared.

Yoda came out of his meditations, watching Luke out the corner of his eyes, "Call the council I will. Questions have arisen as new answers are found and it is only a matter of time before everything else crumbles."

Padmé winced as the baby kicked, apparently distressed. A sense of urgency enveloped her and she rushed off to the Jedi Temple, something was wrong. Another kick caused her to hurry, even the baby seemed to know that something was wrong. She had to hurry.

The Force stirred briefly as it watched. No, it was not happy, but as long as Sidious did not start blowing up planets the worst could still be prevented. On the other hand, he seemed very keen to build his monstrosity. The Force could do nothing, but watch and trust its chosen. It really hoped that the foolish mortals wouldn't mess up again.

Mace Windu groaned as his comm went off indicating that a council meeting was being held. He really hoped that one day he would actually be able to sleep in. Whoever that bastard that interrupts my sleep is, will pay. Putting his personal grudge aside, Mace grabbed his lightsaber and boots before heading out the door. There better be a good reason for a meeting in the middle of the night.

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Sidious roared in fury as he regarded the message he had received from Grievous.

Lord Sidious,

I no longer believe that an alliance between us is beneficial. You are a coward and it disgusts me that I ever associated with you. Find yourself some other pawns.

Grievous will also pay for this insult, but it doesn't matter, We will manage, although it may be a bit more difficult. Sidious composed himself and turned towards the door, in a couple minutes the Separatist leaders would be streaming in, demanding answers. He found himself not looking forward to it.

The meeting began, rather predictably, "I don't believe you are Darth Sidious."

Sidious rolled his eyes in irritation and stood up, electricity running along his fingers, "Really, what proof do you need?"

"You're the Chancellor!" someone shouted.

Sidious unleashed a blast of Force-lightning, "Yes I was, where do you think all your precious information came from?"

Sneering, on of the officials stood up, "Well then what do you need us for?"

"Silence," Sidious shouted blasting him with lightening, "I have a plan, but it must be carried out exactly. Circumstance has outed me as the Chancellor, but there is still the opportunity to bring down the Republic. Already your droid factories are working at maximum production… With sheer numbers we can subdue these Jedi, but we have been going about it wrong."

"But… um my Lord…"

"Yes go on," Sidious said, waving his hand, secretly pleased at being addressed in a respectful manner.

"The Jedi continually take down our droids, one Jedi is worth hundreds of droids."

"And that is why we've been going about it wrongly. The Jedi are weak… sentimental. It'll be easy to trap them, ensnare them.. and then I can work my magic. I'll turn these weak, self-righteous fools into tools of the dark side and they'll fall as they starve, as their so called friends turn on them. It is just a matter of time."

"What of the Hero of No Fear?"

"Skywalker," Sidious hissed, "I want him captured, he'll be the strongest, the most useful and it can be such a simple thing. Already he walks on a thin line, and I know the tool that'll push him over the edge. Padmé Amidala is married… to Skywalker!" Sidious let out a low chuckle and those around him laughed.

"So we kill the wench."

Sidious shook his head, "No, then Skywalker will turn on us and with his power it'll be hard to fight against his undiluted hate. No, we take his wife. Take her and Skywalker will eat out of our hands, no better than a slave."

The room was quiet as they understood the plan and malicious grins crossed their faces as they thought of how life was finally looking bright. Quietly they murmured among each other, talking about viable solutions for their problems. It would be no easy thing to kidnap such an influential senator and her husband was sure to be watching.

To the side, not participating in the discussion Sidious watched. He mourned his original plan, the brilliance of it had been astounding allowing him to take control of the galaxy in the easiest way possible. It had required subtle maneuvering and he had enjoyed it while it had lasted. He felt it was a game of skills and he relished the challenge. Now, he was playing a new game, one that he had never wished to play. Running into battle was the surest way to get killed and death was one fate that he rejected. He would not die. Death was the end and would vanquish him from the universe forever. No, I cannot die. The new game, as inexperienced as he may be, offered a challenge. There was an opportunity to do something that had never been done before. And Skywalker will still be my apprentice. The chosen one, a Sith Lord. He chuckled quietly to himself.

"Excuse me my Lord," began one of the Separatists, "We have a plan to kidnap the Senator."

"Do go on," he instructed.

"Well, we know that Boba Fett, while now one of the newest players on the field is extremely talented. He also hates the Jedi and we think that this job matches his expertise."

"Good," Sidious poured, "contact him at once."

"Yes my lord," he said and left the room.

Sidious returned to the remaining audience, "How goes the Death Star."

"We've built another laser that should be easier to focus and have begun installing it."

The Sith Lord stroked his chin and looked at them contemplatively, "We still have the old lasers correct?"

"Yes, my lord."

"Very well… I want you to secure a passenger ship and modify it to support the lasers. It must appear harmless."

"My Lord, what is it that you hope to accomplish with his?"

"Why," Sidious began, "the annihilation of the Republic. Those lasers can destroy ships, perhaps not planets, but certainly cities. Imagine it… A normal day and a normal ship drops by and then everything is gone, burned to the ground. the first place I'd like to target is the Jedi Temple and take out those pesky nuisances."

The separatist smiled, resembling a rabid pack of animals, "We'll get to that right away, is there anything else?"

Sidious turned around, "Actually there is one more thing… General Grievous and Count Dooku have defected. I want both of them dead."

"It'll be ensured, my lord."

Sidious watched as they left the room. There was so much for him to do. He had to make plans and ensure that there would be no more surprises in store, at least not for him. The Jedi were in for plenty of surprises. He doubted that he could activate General Order Sixty-six, which was a real shame, but there were other things he could do.

He began by pulling out all of his Republic credits and closing all his companies, as well as ordering the few mercenaries who he had on call to burn down most major companies.

Around the galaxy, long range transmission towers were destroyed and the general public was subject to their services being cut. The backup generators were in many cases too late to save certain pieces of hardware or other things hanging in critical balance. Explosions rocked the galaxy and the citizens were left wondering what was happening with no way to call for aid.

During the whole ordeal, Sidious laughed in ecstasy as he watched his plan begin to unfold. Perhaps playing from the sidelines wasn't my greatest idea because this is so much fun.

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Padmé ran into the council room, and immediately let out a sigh of relief as she spotted her husband. Anakin too seemed relieved by her presence, as he ran over to her and kissed her, right in front of the disapproving council.

"What happened Ani?"

Anakin looked her into the eyes and then down at the ground, "I don't know… I woke up and I felt screaming through the Force. I was afraid that was you."

"Oh Ani," she murmured, as she embraced him.

A humpf from Yoda interrupted them, "Much to discuss there is, but Sidious on the move he is. Time to delay, we do not have."

"Of course Master," Anakin said, bowing down.

Yoda nodded and turned to Luke, who was gazing out the window, "Guesses have you at the source of the disturbance?"

"Luke turned back to the council, "I believe Dooku may have an idea, but whoever screamed is dead. Corruscant is in danger, but from what I cannot tell. Something is going to happen, something is going to happen to the galaxy. I believe someone should check with the clones and make sure there is no weakness to be exploited there. And…"

Padmé noticed with interest, how Luke hesitated as if there was something more troublesome, "Luke what is it?"

He looked at her, a strange smile on his face, "You may be in danger Padmé and Corruscant is no longer safe."

Anger flared within her. Is he trying to tell me to run away like a coward, "I'm not running away. I need to be here, now more than ever."

Luke shook his head, "You're pregnant Padmé and it's only a matter of time before your children come. They'll be strong in the Force and Sidious will be eager to get his hands on them… I beg you Padmé to think about your safety and that of your children. Besides you won't be leaving alone, the Temple needs to be evacuated."

The last statement was greeted by a chorus of, "What!" around the room.

"It's only a matter of time until Sidious tries to attack Corruscant and namely the temple. Right now he is kriffing mad and that means he's going to be taking out his anger on everyone. He still wants to rule the galaxy and destroy the Jedi. The Jedi are defenders of the galaxy and what an easier way to accomplish two goals with one move than by destroying the temple. If the younglings are still here then they'll be dead and we'll be hard pressed to sustain future generations of Jedi."

Padmé digested what Luke was saying and surveyed the council, "He's right, but it would be a bad idea to transport all the younglings to the same place and it can't be any planet which is… well colonized. It'll attract too much notice."

Mace nodded and Padmé could see her words taking effect, "She's right. I suggest we send all the wounded Jedi to watch the younglings along with the elderly and the healer. The locations where we send the younglings must be only known to ourselves."

Luke smiled, "We'll also need another base of operations, I'd suggest an asteroid field simply because it's difficult for a non-Force user to maneuver there. Also, a friend of mine once flew into an asteroid field to escape a Star Destroyer."

"Star Destroyer?" Padmé asked.

"Uh… a giant ship which… well long ago for me, but the near future for you or what once was the near future, there were enormous ships whose main purpose was the transportation of troops and intimidation although they had quite a lot of firepower come to think of it."

Yoda stood up and hobbled over to Padmé, "Go with the youngest you should. Mother them and your own. Teach them all."

"I will Master Yoda," she promised.

"Good," murmured Yoda staring out the window, "wasting time we are and right Luke is. Soon, very soon Sidious will strike. Now evacuation must start, later not."

The other Jedi nodded, "But where do we send them?"

This time Luke answered, "Every member of the council should take a group of younglings, that includes you Anakin. You'll take Padmé with you… Each Jedi Master will choose a planet that they think is safest and tell one other member on the council. If anything were to happen to one of us, Force forbid, then at least the majority of the younglings should be safe."

Padmé along with the others nodded and Anakin's hand slipped into her own, "Let's go. We have work to do."

"Ani?"

"Yes?"

"Can we not have all babies... perhaps a variety?"

Anakin gave her a small rare smile, "That sounds excellent," and then he kissed her.

Padmé closed her eyes, enjoying their brief opportunity of fun. Anakin I love you. She smiled at him and together they walked out of the council chamber, even without the Force she could feel the clock ticking against them. Something was going to happen and she was afraid. As she entered the crèches, she gently woke the children.

Rubbing his eyes, one boy looked at her, "What's wrong?"

"Yoda's authorized a little field trip for us and you get to come with me," she whispered.

The name Yoda seemed to have a magical effect, as the children woke and in hurried excitement prepared to leave. When Mace Windu raced in to grab his own batch of children he gave her a slight glare and she sheepishly glanced at the ground.

Explaining, "I mentioned Yoda."

Mace shook his head, "Who wants to come with me then?"

The children laughed and screamed in excitement, some racing to Padmé others to Mace. Looking at the cute children, Padmé's heart constricted. Soon I'll have my own. Luke or Leia. Although, perhaps I should talk to Luke about changing the name.

The children next to her squealed in excitement and raced around her as she ushered them to a ship. Anakin's own group of children met them there.

People who were looking at the Jedi Temple, noticed with curiosity the stream of ships leaving. For some it was a sign and they rushed to the spaceport, hurrying to get off planet. Others spat on the ground, thinking the Jedi were fleeing. The Holonet was broadcasting emergency transmission and among them were ones warning people and telling them to be aware of the potential for trouble. For those who did not listen, they regretted their actions when Corruscant for the first time in thousands of years went dark.

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Hehe… I am going to be writing fanfiction as often as I can to make up for my long delay.

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