Out of all the planetary leaders Ahsoka has met, Zeos was by far the youngest and definitely the strangest. He shows a tremendous amount of hostility towards Ahsoka and Anakin, but the moment both apologized he's ready to forgive. Zeos said that he sensed both spoke of the truth but Ahsoka doubted he was that strong in the force, even though she saw him levitate. Most importantly, he stated he has been emperor for millions of years but he looks about Ahsoka's age. How could he have been older?
Regardless, they were all happy the hostility ended between each other. Anakin explained how they're entrance was an accident and they need to make contact to the jedi council. Zeos had no technology that could reach other planets, but an engineer he told to enter was able to make one. He was busy connecting one of their hand-held holopojector to this planet "hologram generators" for advertising while Rex, Ahsoka, Anakin, and Zeos were discussing the Galaxy.
"How's it going back there?" Zeos asked.
"Almost done, emperor," the engineer said.
"Good, now Anakin, tell me more about a senator's role in the republic."
"Well, they act as a representative to their planet so their voice can be heard."
"I see. So they don't hold governing superiority on their planet like a king or queen?"
"Not really. They focus on external affairs."
"Fascinating. This Galactic Republic seems remarkable. An entire galaxy connected by one government. A pity we've met during a time of war."
"I'm afraid so."
"Well, you don't need to join the Republic," Ahsoka came in with, "Planets can claim neutrality."
"And stay confined while a whole galaxy is out there? I think not."
"Then what do you plan to do?" Anakin Asked Zeos. The emperor sipped from a glass of water and pondered. "I'm not sure. Like I said earlier, this is a talk for the board."
"I think I'm done here," cried the engineer.
"And now this is a talk for your jedi council." Ahsoka, Rex, and Anakin walked out of their seats, whereas Zeos decided to grab the back of the chair and jump over.
"You're very strong in the force," Anakin replied to his jump.
"Thank you, but on this planet, we call it mana."
"Well, different planet, different culture."
"That is an excellent point of view, Ahsoka," Zeos replied to her quote.
The Engineer gave Anakin his holopojector back. It appeared to have three or four wires that connected it to the generator. "Your doo-hickey should still work. The holographic image will just be transferred to the generator to make a bigger model."
'Thank you, Berrick," Zeos said, "That will be all."
Berrick tipped his hat to Zeos and left. Anakin immediately contacted Obi-wan to explain this whole ordeal. The hand-held beamed a small image of the jedi for only a moment, then the wires lighted up and the old jedi master appeared on the makeshift projector. "Anakin, finally," Obi-wan exclaimed, "I've been trying to reach you for some-" he cut himself off after noticing an unknown boy in the same room. "I see you've met a new friend."
"Master, I'd like you to meet Emperor Zeos Maloran."
Zeos bowed graciously to the hologram. "Emperor Zeos," Obi-wan said curiously, "I'm not so familiar with the name."
"It would be awkward if you did," Zeos replied. "According to Anakin, we're completely unknown in the galaxy."
Obi-wan raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Only you could be stuck in hyperspace Anakin and the moment your clear, you find an entirely new planetary civilization."
"Well, I guess that's just my luck,"
Obi-wan nodded to his former padawan. "Well, I suppose Anakin has told you of our war, your majesty."
"Please, my name is Zeos and yes he has. I would like to discuss Earth's diplomatic standing in the near future. Perhaps when you come to pick up your two…Jedi? Is that how you say it?" He asked to Ahsoka; she nodded.
"Well, my ship is heading to Coruscant as we speak. I'll see if the senate is willing to bring a senator to discuss your standing on the Republic's behalf. I should be there no later than one planetary rotation."
"Very well, I shall make sure that the Jedi and remaining clones are properly housed." Zeos made a final bow and Obi-wan cut the transmission.
Zeos made a few more calls in his throne room; one to move the clones to a better holding facility, another to warn the barrier rings about tomorrow's ship, and one more to a "Jenna" saying that Zeos is coming right home. Zeos and the two jedi were on their way to the bottom floor and Rex was escorted to the rest of his troops on another elevator. At the bottom floor, the elevator doors opened to show two giant-metal soldiers; like everything else here, Ahsoka recognized them from her dream.
"Your majesty," one soldier began, "with your permission, we'd like to escort you and your…guests to your limo."
"What's going on outside?"
"Simple reporters demanding answers, but it is a very hefty crowd."
Zeos took a quick glance at Anakin and Ahsoka on his left and right. "Well, I suppose a military escort won't hurt."
The men stood on each side as Zeos opened the door. Immediately, they were bombarded by flashing lights and shouting questions. Out of the lights, Ahsoka could see humans in suits pointing microphones at Zeos. Ahsoka also saw some reporters holding metal boxes over their shoulders; she knew those must have been cameras…catching an orange girl walking with their emperor.
"Block the reporter's view from them!" Zeos said, having to shout. "Ahsoka! Anakin! Make sure the crowd doesn't see you!" The two tried to take cover behind the men from the reporters. All the while, Zeos was in front, continually saying, "I have no comment on anything at this time." They finally made it out of the storming lights and into Zeos' limo. The windows were tinted and the seats felt like some kind of thick cloth; it was quite beautiful, though, with its blue carpet and dark purple top. When the door closed, Zeos let out a long sigh of relief. He rested himself at the chair in front of where Ahsoka and Anakin were sitting.
"Fucking news reporters," Zeos said, holding his head, "I need a drink."
"A drink?" Anakin questioned, "You look only sixteen."
"Believe me; I'm much older than I look." Zeos poured a golden clear liquid in a small glass cup and put the bottle away, but not before taking a big swig from it.
"So, where are we going?" Ahsoka asked, trying to break the silence.
"Well, I was hoping you two would join me for dinner at my home. Jenna always chooses the finest foods."
"Who's Jenna?"
"Jenna Syde. She's my fiancée."
"Fiancee?" The Master and padawan shouted simultaneously. Anakin restated, "But you're only-"
"I told you: I'm older than I look." Zeos took his glass and finished the entire drink in one swig. "Much older."
Sorry if this seems short, guys. I just thought I shouldn't take any more time on this chapter. The next part was going to describe Zeos' house but I have such a huge writer's block; I cant even come up with a chapter title. I just dont know how it should look, and please dont suggest the white house. But I have very good news: I'm on winter break! That means I can focus more on this story. I'm also going to post this on Deviantart; why limit my creativity to one page? Well thats pretty much it; please review, make suggestions (not the white house thing), etc. I'm gonna go draw buildings until I get an idea of Zeos' house.
P.S.- What do you think about Zeos having a Fiancée?