Title: Star Wars Episode III: Birth of Tyranny

-Chapter 1: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away....


Anakin Skywalker has been a skilled pilot almost his entire life, one of the best in the galaxy, so the 23 year old had no problems piloting the small skeet ship that transported himself and his master to their destination of Alderaan. He did however have a problem leaving Courascant because his beautiful wife of three years had just returned after a long trip back to her home planet, unfortunately he couldn't voice his frustrations considering their love and marriage was a complete secret. He looked over at his companion, and frowned. He couldn't wait until he was no longer a mere apprentice, he couldn't wait until he was finally in charge of himself, and didn't have to answer to anybody. He was getting frustrated with his master Obi Wan Kenobi. Why wouldn't his master nominate him for the trials? Surely he was ready, he felt ready. He looked over at the 38 year old Jedi yet again, and then noticed his master seemed to be elsewhere, he seemed to not be concentrating on the mission at hand, but seemed to be on a distant planet, which was not like master Obi Wan at all.
"We're almost ready to come out of hyper drive master." Anakin stated, breaking the long silence. Obi Wan did not change expressions nor even looked at his padawan, he merely nodded in response. Anakin did not like being ignored. "Master, are you alright?" Anakin asked, forcing Obi Wan to look at him. "You seemed distracted by something."
Obi Wan looked at his apprentice, he was so lost in thought that he didn't even notice that they were so close to there destination. "It's nothing my young apprentice, there's just something about this mission that is bothering me."
"Well, haven't you always told me to not center on my anxieties master Obi Wan?" The boy asked as he prepared to exit hyperspace.
Obi Wan cocked an eyebrow. "Yes my young padawan, a lesson I myself must always work on." Obi Wan looked away, he didn't notice the smile on Anakin's face.

**
Back on the planet of Courascant in the industrial district, in a worn down factory two men overlooked the assembly of thousands upon thousands of battle droids. "More than 300, 000 will be ready by the weeks end master." Count Dooku said to the hooded figure next to him.
"Excellent lord Tyranus, you have done well in rebuilding our forces." Darth Sidious claimed to his dark apprentice.
"Soon, the Republic will have no choice but to bow down to us." Dooku continued.
"Patience my apprentice, all is going according to plan now, if we move to fast it will all be lost." Sidious said in a warning tone. "The Jedi forces are stretched so thin now, it is almost time to finally strike." The evil man said with a snarl on his lips.
"Soon, none will be in the way to stop us master, and the galaxy will be ours." Dooku said with a smile crossing his own lips. "The Republic is convinced that they have destroyed the last of our troops in the last three years, soon they will have quite the awakening. Our time to strike will be during their victory celebration on Alderaan. I've heard rumors that the Chancellor himself will be in attendance."
"Yes Lord Tyranus, you are correct." Darth Sidious began to walk away from the droid army being created. "I must attend to things here in the Senate, keep things the way they are." As the dark lord began to leave his apprentice ran after him.
"Master, what of the prophecy? What of the chosen one? The one to bring balance to the force?" He asked his master apprehensively.
"Leave that to me Lord Tyranus, your concern is to gather the Separatists and bring the Republic down to its knees, and to begin construction on our new weapon."
"Yes master." Darth Tyranus bowed with respect of the dark lord.
**

'Alderaan is a beautiful planet, almost as beautiful as Naboo' Anakin thought to himself as he and his master exited their transport and were greeted by one of Bail Organa's security officers. 'But Alderaan is missing something that makes Naboo the most beautiful...Padme.' Anakin's thoughts turned to his beautiful wife who was back at home where he wanted to be. He felt this mission would be a very boring, very long mission indeed. There had been an assassination threat made on Bail Organa, and since Alderaan was the location of the victory celebration the threat was taken very seriously, and the Jedi were called. The only silver lining he saw was if he and his master might still be here for the celebration ball, then he would be able to see, and possibly dance with his wife. Obi Wan kept quiet, and took in his surroundings, he seemed distracted still Anakin thought to himself, but the boy decided not to purge the subject any further with his master. The officer led them to the beautiful palace, which stood on a hill that overlooked the ocean. The entire palace was made of marble, and seemed to glisten in the sun. Anakin let out a soft "wow" as they walked through the door of the palace. He took in his surroundings and noticed the grand staircase that had banisters made of what he determined to be made of gold. Obi Wan looked around, but didn't seem impressed by any of it, he seemed to be looking for something or someone. As they made their way down the lavish halls, they came to some double doors made of solid Steele, the doors opened to a huge office with a huge window that overlooked the ocean. Behind the desk was Bail Organa, Anakin recognized him from the senate, Obi Wan had explained to Anakin that Organa used to be king, then became a senator much like Padme had done, but the people of Alderaan wanted him to return as king. The man smiled at the Jedi as they entered the room, he rose to greet them, the Jedi in turn bowed to the man.
"Hello master Kenobi, welcome to Alderaan." He said, shaking Obi Wan's hand.
"Thank you your highness." Obi Wan said, returning the handshake. "This is my apprentice Anakin Skywalker." Anakin bowed again to the king of Alderaan.
Bail Organa offered the Jedi a seat, and something to drink which they both took, he then returned to his seat behind his desk. "Master Kenobi, I really didn't think it was necessary for you to come here considering how..." He struggled to find the right words to say. "How few of you there are left." Obi Wan closed his eyes thinking about his fallen colleagues. "But since the celebration ball is this week, I felt it would be best to have the best security in the galaxy."
"Well, we are at your service your highness." Obi Wan dryly stated. "We will protect you, as well as the celebration."
"Thank you Obi Wan, you know this wasn't even my idea, but the head of my security felt it was necessary."
"I understand your highness." Obi Wan said, still not really listening.
"In these times we cannot be too careful, we are already on the brink of war with the Separatists, who from what I understand are still planning to build an army of their own." Bail continued.
"I thought their army was defeated at Geonosis." Anakin piped in, seemingly very confused.
"Count Dooku was never found, we think he is secretly building another droid army." Bail answered.
"But with what help? Nute Gunray was arrested, and the Trade Federation was disbanded." Anakin was still confused.
"But if what Count Dooku said about dark powers taking over in the Senate, anything is possible padawan." Obi Wan finally piped in.
"Dark powers in the Senate? I would hardly believe that." Bail looked at the aging Jedi in the eyes.
"Let us pray that Dooku was lying about that as well." Obi Wan coolly stated.
Suddenly Bail Organa's desk beeped, he went to it and a woman's voice came over the comlink, a voice that made the hairs on Obi Wan's neck stand on end. "Your highness, I've finished my rounds, and I'm coming with my mid day report." The voice stated very professionally over the radio.
"Very good captain Windu." Bail answered. "By the way the Jedi are here."
Obi Wan and Anakin exchanged glances. "Captain Windu?" Anakin asked Obi Wan who just shrugged.
"Very good sir, I'll be right in." The woman's voice continued.
"Your chief of security I take it?" Obi Wan asked, his voice seemed to emulate some anger.
"Yes, she is a weapons expert, and a cunning warrior, I'm very lucky to have her on my team." Bail answered coolly.
"I bet." Obi Wan still had the anger in his voice, and Anakin who looked at his master noticed it.
The door swung open and a tall woman dressed in a tight black suit entered. She was in her early thirties, and was very beautiful. Her jet-black hair was still long, but now had dark purple streaks that seemed to match the color of her eyes. She had a blaster strapped to both her thighs, and a belt covered in various weapons. She also had dark tattoos around her eyes that were shaped like bird talons. When she walked through the door and saw the Jedi she stopped short. Her heart lurched in her chest when she saw who had come.
"Ah, master Jedi, I'd like for you to meet the captain of my security. Master Obi Wan, Padawan Skywalker, this is captain She-ar-ah Windu." Bail introduced them.
She-ar-ah bowed out of respect. "Thank you for coming master Jedi." Obi Wan had a look on his face that Anakin had never seen before, it looked angry and yet happy at the same time. "It's been a long time." She stated looking at Obi Wan.
"Yes it has." Obi Wan said almost under his breath.
"Oh, you two know each other?" Bail Organa asked trying to break the awkwardness that was now felt in the room.