(Here's the next segment – I haven't done as much over the break as I thought, which doesn't mean I'm not having fun with it.)
As Obi-Wan entered the Temple to try to explain what had happened in the last few months, he wondered if that would even be possible. But sure enough, there was Mace Windu, and from the way he was looking, knew everything about what he had been doing already.
"We have heard that you did not successfully train Anakin. Now, we understand that it is easy to be tempted by the Darkside, but you must try to correct this situation, for the sake of the entire galaxy."
Not far away, Palpatine lazily looked out over his balcony. He felt so close to having exactly what he wanted, what he had been planning, for years. The wars had almost caused enough damage that he could justify proclaiming himself Emperor of the entire Republic. Not to mention, Skywalker would have to be grateful to him for saving his life – or what was left of it. He would be by far the most valuable apprentice he had ever had.
Of course, there was that pesky distraction. That Naberrie girl who had been so helpful in getting him elected Chancellor. He'd have to see if he could make her disappear and blame someone else. Besides, that would completely take away this ridiculous idea that would come into his head. At times, he would have a strange sense that she would somehow, indirectly, be responsible for his own death.
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As Padme explored the city, she became both devastated and proud that so much was left. Suddenly, thoughts of her family came into her head. What did they think had happened to her? After considering whether or not to go, though, she decided against it. For all she knew, someone was following her – had been since she left Naboo.
Besides, she wasn't only thinking about herself anymore, she thought, as she slowly, protectively, put a hand on her abdomen. She'd lost so much already, she couldn't imagine giving up one or both of her twins, who she loved so much already – but could she give them everything they needed? Her thoughts were interrupted as she walked into the palace and saw…