Author's note: Well this is finally it, after over a year it is time to say good bye to the Naboo Chronicles. This story has held a special place in my heart as it is the first epic fan fic I've ever attempted. With your support, encouragement and suggestions, it has been much grander than I ever imagined possible. Thank you to everyone, whether you were a reviewer or a lurker for allowing me to bring my vision of the GFFA into your lives. I hope it was as much fun for you to read as it was for me to write. However, this is truly not the end, but rather a new beginning. The next story is plotted out and I will be posting it soon. For the moment, after the Epilogue, I have included a 'written' trailer of some of the major events in the sequel story entitled: For the Love of the Queen to give you a taste of what is to come. A few have requested the entire file for NC to read at their leisure. I need to go back and clean up a few things and then I will convert it to PDF format. If any more are interested, please rop me an email. As for the sequel story, when I'm about to post for the first time, I will add an Author's note on this story to let you know it's up. My thanks again to everybody, especially to my betas, both past and present who have all been sources of great inspiration and help.
Now without further ado...
Epilogue:
An excerpt from the journals of Anakin Skywalker…
On this night, I dream a new dream. Instead of fear and foreboding, I see a future that is warm and full of light. It is many years from now and I find myself on the Naberrie vineyard. We are once again celebrating the harvest festival, but there are people in attendance that I do not recognize. No matter still, the happiness I feel is almost tangible. It is like a warm blanket keeping me comfortable on the fiercest winter's night. I see Padmé, who is older, but even more beautiful, smiling at me while holding my hand in hers. Our mothers are there. They are each holding an infant. I don't know why, but I feel that somehow I am tied to them. I question none of this because it feels so natural. It is as though I truly belong in this place.
Obi-Wan and Sabé are standing next to me. They too are surrounded by children whom I don't know. Obi-Wan places his hand on my shoulder and his face seems to be beaming with pride. In this place, there is no fate nor destiny or duty. There are no expectations or heroic calls to fulfill. Here, in the realm where dreams are born, there is only love and friendship and belonging. The toils of life are stripped away, leaving only peace and serenity. The Force holds many possibilities close to her bosom. Perhaps this is one of them? It is impossible to know what is to come, but if this is a preview of things to come, what a paradise it would be.
The adventure has only just begun…
To be continued…
Trailer to the Naboo Chronicles' sequel:
A soft version of Luke's theme is playing in the background.
Voiceover: Destiny stops for no one.
Anakin stands quietly by the shore of Varykino Lake watching the sun set, which is followed by Queen Amidala standing at a podium opposite Count Dooku, locked in a fierce debate as they point at one another. Ilianya Tro hesitates briefly before entering into the Jedi Temple. The shot switches abruptly to a teenaged Dahlia attacking a cloaked figure but is suddenly suspended in mid-air before she can strike.
Voiceover: Choices are made
Sabé and Obi-Wan exchange sad glances before he reluctantly pulls away and heads to his ship. The scene shifts to the Jedi Council's chambers where Obi-Wan gives a nod of acceptance, followed by Siri walking along side a young Padawan in one of the Temple's large corridors. Anakin and Ilianya are then seen standingin the middle of a dense forest with several beings, both human and alien surrounding them, wielding lightsabers or vibroswords.
Sudden shift to Duel of the Fates
Voiceover: Lines are drawn
Dooku and Valkin watch on as a giant flash of light precedes an earth-shattering explosion, which is followed by Naboo Senator Mar proudly shaking hands with Palpatine in the Supreme Chancellor's office. The scene shifts to the Jedi Council engaged in a fierce debate with Yoda sighing deeply as he sadly shakes his head. Meanwhile, Jango Fett rockets away just before a large detonation rocks a Senate residence.
Voiceover: Heroes are again called to serve.
With his lightsaber brandished, Obi-Wan deflects several blast bolts as he extends his hand to use the Force. The scene abruptly changes to Anakin piloting the Angel Queen through a series of explosions as several droid starfighters chase him through space. Finally, Ilianya is seen calling her lightsabers into her hands as Darth Tyranus attempts to strike her down.
Music transitions into Across the Stars.
Voiceover: But will it be love that saves the galaxy?
Anakin and Padmé draw close to one another as their eyes close in anticipation. The scene shifts to Obi-Wan with his arms wrapped around Sabé as they lay together in a field near several waterfalls, which is followed by Shmi and Cliegg smiling at one another as they work on a moisture vaporator near their homestead. The final scene is of Anakin standing on a large mountain top, peering over a deep valley with the lady Force next to him with her hand on his shoulder.
Voiceover: The Naboo Chronicles was only just the beginning.
Flashback to a younger Anakin being presented his ship by Padmé, followed by him racing his pod on Malastare. The scene ends with the fight against the assassins' attack at Padmé's coronation.
Voiceover: Join us again as we witness the continuation of Anakin's adventures, but this time he faces unrest both from the galaxy and from within.
Whirling two sapphire hued lightsabers in his hands, Anakin fights through several attacking warriors within a narrow passageway, which is followed by him standing several feet behind Padmé who is staring out at Theed from her bedroom veranda. The last glimpse is of Anakin whirling his lightsaber from behind his head as he attacks three handmaidens wielding vibroswords.
Music crescendos with the Star Wars theme finale.
Voiceover: The future is uncertain as is the fate of the Chosen One.
Padmé Voiceover: Anakin No!
FOR THE LOVE OF THE QUEEN—Coming soon!
