Corsucant: Imperial Palace: Three Days Later:
Palpatine sat on his Throne in anticipation as Count Dooku stood at his side.
Within moments, He would be receiving a call from the Fleet above Tattooine confirming the final destruction of the Rebel Alliance. Once that was done, Everything would go his way.
Palpatine smiled as he saw his Holocom ring. At that moment, A young Imperial Officer appeared before him and, bowed.
Palpatine smiled, "What is the report Commander?"
"There is nothing Sir, We found the remains of what was no doubt once the Rebel Base. We estimate that it has been deserted for two days."
"Two days?" asked Palpatine in rage.
The Officer nodded as the Doors of the Throne Room opened.
Palpatine watched as Mas Amedda entered the Room and bowed.
Amedda then spoke, "Your Majesty, Rebel Ships are in the system."
Palpatine gasped in shock as Dooku spoke, "How many?"
"At least four Capital ships and hundreds of Star fighters and smaller cruisers sir, They are going to be here within ten minutes."
Palpatine gasped in shock as he spoke, "They used Mothma to divide us."
"So that they could attack us while we were unprotected," added Dooku.
Palpatine then spoke, "Order the Executor to prepare to defend the Planet, I want all available fighters to be sent into battle. Send out a Message to all of the smugglers, pirates and Bounty Hunters that are on this Planet. Inform them that if they take their ships and join the attack, That the Empire will reward them for their services."
"As you wish Your Majesty," replied Amedda as he left the room.
Palpatine then reached out in the Force as he gasped in horror before looking at Dooku, "I can sense him. He is here."
"Of course he is, I can sense all of the surviving Jedi with him. We are certainly outnumbered."
"Get some troops into this Palace. Prepare the entire Royal Guard.
We will have to fight them off."
"At once Master Sidious," replied Dooku as he left.
Palpatine at the same time, shook in horror. For the first time in many years, he was afraid for his life. He feared what would happen if he was forced to fight Skywalker.
Could he win?
Alliance Command Ship Home One: Above Coruscant:
Anakin stood on the Command Bridge of Home One as Coruscant came into view.
Bail immediately spoke, "General Koon has just left the ship. He is leading all of the fighters into battle. They will create a diversion while you land. Master Windu and Master Fisto are preparing for a planetary Assault with Master Shaak Ti. Their targets will be the Senate Hall and most of the Military buildings."
Anakin nodded and spoke, "I am going to say goodbye to the twins and then, I will head to the Hanger."
Bail nodded in silence.
Bail then watched as Yoda hobbled off of the Elevator and, Onto the Bridge.
Yoda looked at Bail and Spoke, "Observe the progress of the battle I will and, help if I can I will."
Bail nodded in silence.
Anakin headed into the quarters that he now shared with his wife and two children to see Padme and the twins waiting for him.
Padme he could tell was hugging the twins tightly.
He looked at Luke and hugged him and spoke, "Listen Son, I want you to take care of Leia while Mommy and I are gone. When we come back, We won't be fighting bad men anymore.
We will get a real house and, you and Leia will go to school."
Luke looked at his father and spoke, "Will we have to run again Daddy?"
"Never again Son," stated Anakin as he moved towards Leia and kissed her forehead.
He then spoke, "Stay with Luke, Make sure that you don't play any tricks on Siri or on Dorme.
When we come back, We will get a nice house Leia."
"Ok Daddy," replied Leia with a smile as her father hugged and kissed her.
Anakin then looked at Padme as she hugged the twins tightly, "Mommy and Daddy will be back soon, I promise you both that we will be back soon."
Luke and Leia nodded in silence as their parents left the room.
Anakin looked at Padme as they left their quarters after saying goodbye to Siri and Dorme.
Anakin was the first to speak, "I would rather you stay out of this fight Angel."
"It is my fight. It was my fight the day that you forced me to Marry you and, Forget telling me to stay. You're stuck with me."
"You can't go into the Throne Room. If you do, I will knock you out myself."
Padme smirked, "In that case you will be waking up awkwardly tonight by the time that I am through with you."
Anakin was silent in response as they stepped onboard the Turbolift.
A short time later, Anakin and Padme entered the Hanger and prepared to board the Silver Angel.
Standing at the bottom of the Boarding ramp, Anakin saw Bail and Breha Organa with Mara.
Padme immediately hugged Breha as Anakin approached Bail.
Bail smiled and, spoke, "Your mission will free the Galaxy Anakin. I want you and Padme to know that I am proud to have fought this war alongside you."
Anakin nodded as Bail extended his hand to him.
Without hesitation, Anakin took Bail's hand and shook it.
He then looked at Bail and spoke, "I will see you when I return with Palpatine's head."
Bail smiled, "I will be looking forward to that."
Anakin nodded in agreement as he turned and, boarded the ship with Padme at his side.
Silver Angel:
Anakin looked at Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon as Padme prepared to issue orders to her soldiers.
He smiled and spoke, "I am honored to fight alongside you today Masters."
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan both smiled as Obi-Wan spoke, "We will free the Galaxy today Anakin."
Anakin nodded as he headed into the Cockpit. He immediately frowned as he saw who was in the Copilot's seat alongside Ric.
"This is no place for you to go Han."
"It is his war Anakin, I will watch out for him. I think he has a right to fight since the Empire took his family from him. Don't you?"
Anakin nodded, "Alright Han just please be careful."
Han smiled, "I've got a blaster, I can fight."
Anakin shook his head as he left the room.
Space above Coruscant:
Jedi Master Plo Koon flew inside of his Jedi Starfighter as he led his Squadron of Alliance pilots in an assault towards the Executor.
Plo spoke, "We will go for their shields. Gold Squadron, Head towards the surface with the Assault crafts. All remaining fighters follow me."
At the same time, Master Koon saw a storm of laser fire erupt from the Alliance ships that instantly successfully hit the Executor.
The Jed Master eagerly flew his Fighter towards the Command Bridge of the Executor as he maneuvered away from their turbolaser fire.
Plo Koon then, released two Proton Torpedos upon the Command Bridge as sevearl other Tie Fighters joined in and released their torpedos.
He then pulled away and spoke, "All fighters pull away, The Fleet can finish the ship. We will now attack the surface. Target Military targets only. Anything Military."
Plo Koon then flew his Fighter alongside the assault ships as he heard a loud explosion behind him and felt the feeling of death in the Force.
He instantly knew that The Executor was in pieces.
At the same time, Plo Koon watched as The Silver Angel entered the Atmosphere of Coruscant.
At the same time, he heard Organa speak, "All squadrons be advised that Non Military Craft and personal may be threats. The Emperor has promised money to anyone that joins the battle.
I repeat be advised of hostile civilians. Fight them if necessary."
Plo Koon shook his head, Money. Most people would do just about anything for it. Of course the Emperor knew that.
Coruscant: Imperial Palace:
Anakin, Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon ran down the boarding ramp of the royal cruiser followed by Padme, Captain Typho and Darred as well as all of Padme's royal guard.
At the same time, he heard the sound of laser fire as he saw Stormtroopers charging onto the landing platform.
Without hesitaiton, Anakin immediately charged into them and sliced the Stormtroopers down as he saw Several Nabuian guards drop from Ion Cannon fire.
He swiftly saw a nest with two Ion Cannons and, without Hesitation he Force Jumped upon the Two Nests with the two Ion Cannons and, Cut the Stormtroopers into pieces.
He then looked at Padme and spoke, "Secure this wall and get some men behind those cannons.
Get Darred above them so that he can use his sniper rifle. We're going in."
Padme nodded in silence.
Anakin then swiftly kissed her before turning to Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon.
"Are we ready?"
The two Jedi eagerly nodded.
Anakin then approached the entrance to the Throne Room with Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon as Captain Typho came up behind him with around thirty men.
Typho spoke, "We will cover you."
Anakin nodded as the door was cut open by Qui-Gon.
Instantly, the three Jedi charged in as they deflected laser fire.
The Nabuian guards followed and, eagerly fired upon the Clone Troopers.
At the same time, Anakin saw a door open revealing Royal Guards that began to stream out of the room.
Anakin saw Captain Typho throw a Concussion Grenade into the doorway and, within moments the Grenade exploded with the guards inside.
At the same time, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan fought back to back against another large swarm of Red robed Imperial Guards.
Anakin quickly came charging into the crowd of guards as though he was invincible as he began to cut them down with his blue lightsaber.
Captain Typho at the same time, unstrapped a high powered repeating blaster and started pouring out fire upon the guards as the three Jedi advanced upon the guards and towards the Elevator.
Padme stood in her position in the Ion Cannon nest as Imperial troops came into view.
She immediately spoke, "Pour fire down on them."
At the same time, She saw several troopers drop to Darred's Sniper rifle.
Without hesitation,Four of her guards began to fire the Ion cannons upon the Clones.
She at the same time, Noticed the belly gun of the Silver Angel erupt with Laser fire.
At that moment, It dawned upon Padme.
Han had been ordered to remain with the ship and R2 and, he was firing the Belly gun.
Han had proven to be a big help for her and for her men. She couldn't help but smile as she saw the Clones drop under the Laserfire.
At the same time, She saw several Starfighters fly over her head as they streaked the Clone squadrons with Laserfire.
Padme then spoke as she fired her blaster from her position upon the Imperials, "Keep going Ani. We can hold them all day long."
Mace Windu charged out of his Assault Craft with around one hundred Alliance Troops behind him.
Master Fisto was tasked with securing the Senate, Master Shaak Ti was tasked with cutting off reinforcements and, his job was to storm the Imperial Palace.
If all went well, The Imperial Palace would be taken and, The Empire would be no more by the end of the day along with the Sith.
Without Hesitation, Mace began to use his Vaapad to cut through Clone troopers that stood in his path and begin his advance towards the Palace.
Anakin Obi-Wan and, Qui-Gon stood inside of the Elevator in anticipation as they prepared to face the Sith.
Qui-Gon looked at Anakin and spoke, "Are you ready Anakin?"
At that moment, the Elevator stopped. Anakin shook his head, "I think that I have to be at this point. I am ready either way. Once this is done, I can live my life with Padme and the twins without all of this. Now the Sith and my life with Palpatine will all just be an old memory and nothing more."
Qui-Gon nodded in silence.
At that moment, The doors of the Elevator opened.
The three Jedi entered the room as Qui-Gon spoke, "Obi-Wan and I will take Dooku, You take Sidious."
Anakin nodded obediently as Qui-Gon led the way into the Throne Room.
As the Jedi approached the Throne Room, They could See Sidious emerging from his Throne with Dooku at his side as he spoke, "Master Qui-Gon Welcome and, Welcome General Kenobi."
Palpatine at the same time glared at Anakin and spoke, "I see that you have returned my treacherous Apprentice."
Anakin shook his head, "I think that you need to look at yourself first Old Man. You were the one that wanted me to murder my own wife."
"She was a detriment to your training. Look at you now Skywalker. Vader is gone, He is replaced by you and, you are just purely pathetic and weak. You are nothing now. You gave it all away for her."
Anakin smirked, "I gained so much in giving it all up. I have Two children and my wife. I have my family, That means that I have it all. I gave all of this away and, I gained everything in doing so."
Palpatine sneered as Anakin activated his lightsaber.
Palpatine then raised his hands and, he sent a blast of Lighting that Anakin easily deflected with his Lightsaber.
Sidious in frustration, activated his lightsaber and prepared to duel the Young Jedi.
Anakin without hesitation advanced upon the Sith Master as the two of them crossed blades.
Dooku turned away from Anakin and Palpatine and, Looked at Qui-Gon with a sinister smile.
He then spoke, "Qui-Gon, We will simply allow Skywalker to destroy the Emperor, Then together everyone in this room can rule the Galaxy at my side."
Qui-Gon shook his head as he activated his lightsaber, "Thank you for the offer Master but, I must decline."
Obi-Wan nodded in agreement as he activated his lightsaber.
Dooku in response reached into his cape with a frown and, pulled out his curved Sith lightsaber and within moments, his red lightsaber blade appeared.
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan then, Attacked Dooku side by side as Dooku began to block their attacks.
Anakin and Palpatine fought against each other relentlessly. The Duel had taken them out of the Throne room and, towards a lounge that was just in the room next door.
The two of them made slash after slash towards one another. Each one of them jumped up onto the couches and tables as they attempted to gain advantages over the other.
At one point, Anakin stood on a couch and made a heavy overhead strike towards the Emperor that forced him back. Anakin then moved forward as he attempted to drive the Emperor back into the Throne Room.
The Emperor was in shock, Anakin certainly had changed in the last five years. He didn't have a hint of darkness in him. The Slave Boy that he had kidnapped from Tattooine was gone. He was replaced by Skywalker.
Anakin smiled and spoke, "You lost Old Man. You lost the day that you took me from my Mother. You lost the moment that you chose my as your Apprentice."
Anakin then made another attack upon the Emperor without any hesitation as he continued to push him towards the Throne.
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan continued to fight against Dooku as he spoke, "You are certainly a fool Qui-Gon to think that you can defeat the Man who trained you."
Qui-Gon in response spoke, "You forgot one thing Master, I have the living Force on my side, that is something that you don't have."
Dooku shook his head, "I don't think so."
As he fought, He parried One of Obi-Wan's strikes as he released a stream of Force lightning upon the Jedi Master.
He then turned to Qui-Gon with a smirk, "Shall we?"
Qui-Gon in response made a strike that Dooku easily blocked as Dooku began a series of Attacks upon him.
Qui-Gon struggled against Dooku's attacks as he was forced to back peddle, Dooku was the Master of all Lightsaber dueling forms. He knew the weakness in all forms and how to best defeat his opponents.
Qui-Gon however was an exception. Both Men knew one another's moves far to well and were easily holding their own without managing to gain any one advantage upon the other.
Anakin continued to fight against Palpatine as the he raised his hand and released a storm of Lighting. Anakin quickly let out his hand and, used the Force to send it back towards Palpatine.
Palpatine looked at Anakin in horror. Unless Dooku was able to defeat Qui-Gon, He was done. His Palace was in an uproar. His guards were either dead or dying under the onslaught of the Rebellion.
Palpatine realized much to his horror as he blocked another strike from Anakin that this battle may just be the end of the Sith.
Anakin as he fought spoke, "I have been waiting for this day for a long time. After I kill you, Padme and I will take our children and raise them in peace. You did kidnap me and ruin my life, however you did help me to find Padme and for that I am eternally grateful," stated Anakin as he made another strike that the Emperor was unable to block.
The strike brushed against Palpatine's side. The Sith Lord cried out in pain as he fell back. Anakin was onto him. He struggled to hold up against him but, His strength was dwindling rapidly.
Dooku looked at Qui-Gon as they fought and spoke, "You can't win Qui-Gon."
Qui-Gon shook his head as he made several strikes upon Dooku.
Dooku raised his hand and, released a storm of lighting that Qui-Gon easily deflected with his hand as he smirked, "That won't work on me."
Dooku frowned as he struggled against the Attack that Qui-Gon made.
At the same time, Qui-Gon used the Force and Force Pushed Dooku a few feet backwards as he charged forward.
Dooku had just enough time to get up and start blocking the Jedi Master's blocks as he was pushed backwards.
This was not going well, thought Dooku as Qui-Gon made another strike towards his legs that he had just enough time to block.
Before he could do anything else, Qui-Gon brought his lightsaber into Dooku's right arm.
Dooku in agony dropped his lightsaber.
He used the Force in an attempt to summon it but, The lightsaber flew away from him and into the hand of Obi-Wan who had recovered from the lightning.
Qui-Gon then looked at Dooku and spoke, "You betrayed the Galaxy Master, You betrayed the Republic, The Jedi Order. You betrayed me but, above all you betrayed yourself."
"The Republic couldn't hold it was time to start over. If only you could have seen that."
"The Empire can't hold, it is time to start over," stated Obi-Wan with a smirk.
Qui-Gon then placed his lightsaber towards Dooku's chest and spoke, "Count Dooku, you are hereby found guilty of aiding a Sith Lord in his rise to power as well as multiple atrocities throughout the Galaxy and you are a Sith Lord. You are hereby sentenced to death."
"No Qui-Gon, You can't kill your Master."
"I must. This is for the Man who trained me. The man who is already dead" replied Qui-Gon as he drove his lightsaber into Dooku's heart.
Qui-Gon then looked down upon his dead Former Master's body in disappointment.
He then turned to Obi-Wan, "Where is Anakin?"
"On the other side of the room with the Emperor. The Old Man is wounded, He doesn't have long."
Qui-Gon nodded in silence.
Anakin continued his relentless assault upon the wounded Emperor without ceasing. Palpatine was getting weaker and weaker from the wound that Anakin had inflicted on him. He was feeling more and more agony and, He was on the verge of passing out as he fell back against his desk. Anakin then looked at him with a smile and spoke, "This is the end for you My Master."
Palpatine looked up at Anakin in horror as Anakin brought a heavy strike down upon him.
Palpatine blocked the strike in desperation.
Anakin at the same time, Brought his lightsaber down a second time. This time, Palpatine was unable to hold himself together. Within moments, his lightsaber was sent flying from his hands as Anakin looked down upon him with a smile, "It is over, The Sith have lost. The Sith are no more."
With that, Anakin drove his blue lightsaber blade into the Emperor and impaled him upon his desk right before the empty Throne.
Anakin looked down at Palpatine's corpse one last time before turning around with his back to the Throne as he used the Force to bring Palpatine's Lightsaber to his hand.
He looked at Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan who were standing right before him and smiled.
"It is over Anakin, You destroyed him. The Sith are no more," stated Qui-Gon.
Anakin smiled, "Thank the Force."
Obi-Wan then spoke, "Come, let us help the others finish off whatever Stormtroopers we can."
Anakin nodded, "I am never coming back to this place again. I have no reason to."
Obi-Wan smiled as Anakin walked alongside him without looking back. Qui-Gon then led the two younger men as they headed towards the Elevator. The Three of them boarded the Elevator and left the Throne Room along with the corpses of the two last known Sith Lords in the Entire Galaxy behind them.
Alright, That is it for now. More will be up soon. Thank you to everyone that has read and reviewed this story. Writing it has been awesome. After this Story is done, I will focus mainly on Shadows of Light and Darkness.
-Fallen Jedi 79