Anakin walked calmly through the Emperor's Star Destroyer; he waited for the elevator to reach the bridge and walked towards the front of the ship. "Lord Vader," the commander addressed.
Anakin hesitated to answer him back as he stared at the volcanic planet of Mustafar. "Lord Vader, we are tracking a ship heading toward this system, shall we target them?" the commander asked.
Anakin felt a ripple in the Force as a familiar presence was headed towards the system. "No, pull back. Proceed to the Naboo system," Anakin ordered.
The commander nodded and gave the order without question. The Star Destroyer pulled away from Mustafar and began to speed up away from the system. The engines turned a hot blue and passed light speed towards Naboo. Anakin turned away from the bridge window feeling some guilt for Obiwan.
Senator Bail Organa's ship searched Mustafar for Obiwan's beacon. "I have a lock the senator said to Yoda who was looking for him through the windows. "Yes, feel him I can," Yoda confirmed. The ship dropped down on a landing bay close to the mining station. The Senator and his staff touched the ground and started looking for Obiwan. Finally finding him they put him on a metal stretcher and gently loaded him onto the ship.
"I must talk to Master Yoda," Obiwan said as he lay in the medical wing.
"He will be with you shortly," the medical droids answered him as they began reconstructing his right lung.
Yoda ventured into the room relieved that Obiwan was not too injured. "Master Obiwan, relieved I am that you are alive," Yoda said.
"He escaped master, I have failed," Obiwan admitted.
Yoda frowned considering. "Failed you may have, but the Emperor dead he is," Yoda told him.
"Dead, how can this be?" Obiwan asked.
"I know not," Yoda admitted.
"Do you think Anakin killed him?" Obiwan asked.
"Wait and learn from afar we must," Yoda concluded. "What of Senator Padme?" Senator Organa joined them.
"Last time I saw her she was alive," Obiwan said.
"Hope there still is," Yoda considered.
Anakin's Star Destroyer reached the Naboo system within moments. "We're here," Anakin told Padme.
"Where?" she asked fatigued.
"Home," Anakin said smiling.
A shuttle left the Star Destroyer's docking bay and headed toward the Naboo capital city. Once the shuttle was open a crowd waited outside wondering who the visitor was. Anakin smiling walked down and touched ground. Storm troopers quickly assembled around forming two straight lines as if to protect him. The crowd backed away in apprehension, that is until Padme was revealed.
Padme walked slowly assisted by the Imperial commander. Anakin joined with Padme as the commander stood to the side. The crowd immediately applauded in joy upon seeing their former queen and senator.
Governor Sio Bibble and Queen Apailana walked towards shuttle with their guards at their sides. The Storm troops broke formation and created another horizontal line behind Anakin and Padme. Queen Apailana troops did the same.
"Congratulations on your election," Anakin bowed respectfully to the Queen. Padme embraced her younger sister even though her dress made that almost impossible. She wore a bright red dress similar to Padme when she was queen.
"It seems you are the right hand of the Emperor now," the Queen smiled. Sio Bibble frowned at the title of Emperor but stayed quiet.
"The Emperor has died, I will be taking his place until a new chancellor is elected," Anakin told her.
The Queen smiled with surprise. "Well, then we are honored with your visit," the Queen stated. "Come, join me at the palace," the Queen stated.
While Anakin, the Queen, Sio, and Padme walked towards the palace Sio made small talk with Anakin. "I assume you will hold free elections for a new chancellor in the coming weeks," Sio said.
"The Republic is in danger of disorder, with the death of Emperor it may inspire rebellion," Anakin reasoned. "There will of course be free elections for a new chancellor, but there is much corruption in voting process, it may take some time," Anakin told him.
Sio frowned in disappointment to Anakin's response but decided not to press the issue. The Queen took her seat. "With the death of the Emperor, you Anakin are in the best position to succeed him. You are one of the few Jedi that stayed loyal to him," the Queen stated.
"My loyalties are with the Republic not one single man, he had been in office longer than normally allowed," Anakin told her.
The Queen nodded in agreement. "How will the next chancellor be elected?" Padme asked Anakin.
"I have read some of the Emperor's files; it seems there is considerable corruption in his connections to the senate. As my first act I will have these senators arrested and have a fair trial. Many senators voted with the chancellor only because they were receiving bribes or military contracts," Anakin stated.
"Disturbing indeed," Sio considered.
"According to the Emperor's recent laws a Regional Governor will be appointed to this system and a small naval fleet," the Queen said reading a data pad.
"A fleet will be provided but I do not think a regional governor is necessary. Sio Bibble seems to be doing a capable job," Anakin said.
"Then it's settled," the Queen said. "Enough of politics, you two should enjoy your stay on Naboo.
"Will you join us at father's house?' Padme asked her sister.
"I will come when I can," she assured her.
Anakin and Padme visited her parent's home not far from Theed city. Ruwee and Jobal greeted Padme as she arrived. Ruwee proceeded to shake hands and embrace his son-in-law.
Sola ventured into the room, her two daughters still outside.
"Come inside, it's time for lunch," she told Ryoo and Pooja. The two young girls entered the house full of joy and action.
"So when do we get to see the grand children?" Jobal asked while preparing salad.
"They're still on Coruscant, the pregnancy was a difficult one," Padme said.
"I can imagine with all the things you do," Ruwee said.
Ryoo and Pooja sat between Padme and Anakin trying to gain their attention. "So do you know what you want to be when you grow up?" Padme asked Pooja.
"I haven't decided," she smiled.
As they talked Darred Janren entered the room. "Darred, Padme is here," Sola said.
"Oh, Padme, it's been a while," he smiled.
"And this is her husband Anakin Skywalker," Sola introduced.
"I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you. The last time was at….the wedding," Darred remarked.
"The Jedi council sent Anakin on assignments during the Clone Wars," Padme explained.
"Dreadful war," Jobal said.
"But I hear the Jedi tried to take over the Senate," Darred said.
"Anakin didn't take part in that," Padme assured them.
"The Jedi will be reorganized," Anakin promised.
"So how are your architectural plans going?" Padme asked changing the subject.
"Better than I had hoped, we are adding another room to the Theed Palace, it's going to be splendid," he said excited.
"We'll have to come to see it," Anakin suggested.
"It should be complete within the year," Darred said passing the salad bowls.
As if to ruin the moment Anakin's wrist communicator started beeping. A projector of an Imperial captain appeared. "What is it?" Anakin asked annoyed.
"Sorry to interrupt you sir. The Senate believes that you are responsible for the Emperor's death, they want to arrest you," the captain reported.
Padme and Anakin looked at each in fear of this announcement. "I will be taken freely, there is no need to come down to the planet," Anakin said.
"No need sir, we are behind you, the fleet is at your disposal. We have all refused the order," the commander said.
"I don't want a civil war," Anakin told the commander.
"There are a few ships still loyal to Emperor, they have gathered at Coruscant," the commander reported.
"I will be there as soon as I can," Anakin told him.
Anakin looked at his in laws wondering how to explain this. "I am needed," Anakin said excusing himself.
"Strange boy," Jobal remarked. Padme went after him.
"You be careful." She warned.
Anakin smiled. "I will."
Anakin appeared on the bridge of the Star Destroyer, the commander meeting him. "Twenty ships are at your disposal my Lord," the commander informed him.
"We have reached the captains sir," an officer announced.
Anakin nodded. The two headed toward the holodeck of the ship. The twenty captains appeared as holographic images in front of Anakin. Captain Tarkin was one of the captains present. "We have agreed to assist you in bring order to the galaxy, many have fought with you during the Clone Wars, what are your orders?" the Admiral of the fleet asked.
"I will join you at Coruscant, we will destroy the rebels. Then I want your armies to be deployed around the Senate chambers," Anakin ordered.
"It shall be done my lord," the admiral replied.
After the holograms had been turned off Anakin turned to the commander. "During the battle I will be taking my ship to the surface," Anakin told the commander.
"Your ship has been prepared for you," the commander replied.
Twenty Victory Star Destroyers suddenly appeared over Coruscant confronting Five Venerator Star Destroyers. Immediately prototype Tie and X wing fighters emerged from the ships.
Anakin opened the elevator and walked toward his ship. Opening the Jedi star fighter he proceeded to have a droid attached to his ship. The R2 unit chirped as it prepared for the battle. Anakin's ship escorted by two Tie fighters existed the ship and descended toward the planet. Laser fire surrounded Anakin's ship, his two escorts within seconds of each other exploded. Anakin expertly maneuvered his ship away from the laser fire as he approached the atmosphere.
The ship adjusted to the rising temperatures as Anakin plunged toward the surface. On the surface Storm troopers flooded the capital armed with tanks and assault rifles. The Storm troopers overwhelmed the Royal guard and surrounded the Senate dome.
Inside the dome the senators agued amongst each other on the news of the Emperor's death. Senator Mon Monthma considered the arguments as those loyal to the Emperor shouted at those who were loyal to Anakin. To confuse matters another sect wanted to restore full democracy. Mon secretly supported them but they had connections to the separatists and as such she decided to remain silent.
Anakin landed gracefully on the ground in front of the Senate chambers. Storm troopers approached him from all sides. "Area is secure," the captain told him.
"Good, let's go inside," Anakin ordered.
Tarkin's ship came within range of the Venerator Star Destroyer. "You may fire when ready," he ordered. Laser fire from his ship destroyed the engine and slashed holes through the hull. Tie fighters were already swarming the ship. Tarkin smiled in satisfaction as the ship began to burn. "Completely destroy it, I don't want it crashing into the planet," Tarkin ordered.
Within a small amount of time the Victory fleet defeated the Royal fleet hence giving it its name. Tarkin's officers shouted in joy as the last Venerator was obliterated and glowed like a sun.
Anakin with legions of troops behind him approached the door. Using the Force he opened the doors. Immediately troops poured into the Senate dome. The troops easily killed off all remaining guards. Anakin finally appeared in the Senate chambers. Senators shouted and began making demands even as Anakin elevated himself using the Chancellor's chair.
"This is a coup," one declared.
"You have proven yourselves to be deceitful, inactive, criminal, and treasonous. As such you all are under arrest. Those that are innocent will be released," Anakin told them.
"The courts will never stand for this," one senator shouted.
"The courts are also under investigation, you will be tried under a military court," Anakin replied.
"This is an outrage. He wouldn't dare kill all of us, we should resist," the same senator said.
Anakin glared at the arrogant senator and raised his left hand. Lightning streaked through the air and sliced killing him instantly. "You may continue with the arrests captain," Anakin told the Storm trooper down below.