Chapter 4: The first meeting of the galactic Senate.
Anakin waited impatiently, formulating his speech in his mind as he waited for the senators to enter the Senate building.
Soon, it was 2000 hours, and the senators who valued their lives, (which was most of the Senate), was assembled, in the saucer-like seats.
He cleared his throat, and readied his voice for his speech.
"Welcome senators, to the first meeting of the Galactic Senate. This event marks a new era in history, one which marks a new time of security! One of universal prosperity! One where one no longer has to worry about his, her or its life. This is the era of the Galactic Empire!"
His speech dragged on another hour or so, and the senators keenly absorbed everything said. He noticed that a few senators were missing, namely Bail Organa, the senator from Alderaan. No pity for him. He looked to his wife, seated at The Naboo seat, and her face was impassive, and the force aura around her was inconsistent, mixed emotions of confusion, anger, and love.
He wondered what she thought, right after childbirth, that this new surprise be dumped onto her as well. The order then was then sent, to the clone assassins in position, to confirm that the absent senators be immediately assassinated.
The speech was then finished, no questions were asked, and applause at the new rules and initiatives which were set in place, which differed quite differently from Palpatine's. He intended for them to live well, and leave no reason for rebellion, however, the clone army, the right hand of justice would remain in place, just in case, and would constantly train for any uprisings. He knew that some would protest some of the rules put in place, but he didn't really care.
That night, at their residence, (now a large office building), they met during dinner, after they had finished their day's work. (Anakin working on the new Force Tutor program and Padme working on ensuring that naboo complied with the new rules.
They talked about the new initiatives, and the possible uprisings, but Padme remained clouded for the entire session.
Even as they slept together that night (the first time in a long time), she released an aura of mixed feelings.
Maybe she just needed a retreat back on Naboo..