Anakin watched as Obi-Wan's shock slowly disappeared. He was worried Obi-Wan might think of him as crazy. And why shouldn't he? The Prophesy of the Chosen One had been considered a myth for many millenia, until Qui-Gon found Anakin. Anakin looked down, knowing that the dream was most likely his own emotions getting the best of him. He looked back up to see Obi-Wan smiling; a smile that was not only joyful, but also proud.

"Anakin, I admit that every now and then I would doubt Qui-Gon's rationality." He paused stroking his beard, "I believe that he was right about you." Anakin smiled.

"So you think it's true? Did I really just bring balance?"

"I don't know, Anakin. But I do know that you just ended the war, and that's a victory in itself" Obi-Wan replied. The door slid open and a MedDroid stepped into the room.

"General Kenobi, we will be landing soon. In order to transport Master Skywalker to the MedCenter on Coruscant, he will need to be sedated." the droid explained in its tinny voice. Obi-Wan nodded. It was amazing that Anakin didn't need to be sedated this entire time, what with his arm and back. Obi-Wan stepped back, allowing the MedDroid through. After the droid injected the sedative, Obi-Wan stepped forward to his friend's side once again.

"In all honesty, Anakin," Obi-Wan started as Anakin's eyelids were getting heavier and heavier, "I have believed that you are the Chosen One since I started training you all those years ago. Don't doubt yourself, my friend. I wouldn't be surprised if you did just fulfill an ancient prophesy. After all, you're always up to stupid things like that." Anakin just smiled and nodded, his eyes closing completely and drifting off into peaceful sleep.

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Obi-Wan and Ahsoka piloted the ship, coming out of hyperspace, catching the breath taking view of Coruscant in all its urbanized glory. Once in the atmosphere, the ship was directed to the Senate Building, and landed gently on one of the landing pads. Masters Mace Windu, Yoda, and Plo Koon were waiting for them. Padme, Obi-Wan, Ahsoka, Rex, and Cody exited the small landing ramp, tired but content. The group walked toward the other Jedi.

Padme hung back. She watched as two coffins with the two Sith Lords was unloaded. Even with his lifeless eyes closed, Padme felt as though he was watching her. She thought of how many times she had seen the two of them, and thought of how well Palpatine played off as being a benevolent leader. She cringed, knowing that she and millions of otherss had fallen for his charismatic charm. The two coffins passed, and behind them a medical droid pushed a stretcher carrying Anakin. The droid quickly moved him to a smaller transport to be taken to the MedCenter. Padme almost started to move to the transport as well, but she was stopped by Master Yoda.

"Coming, are you Senator?" he asked, looking back towards her.

"Oh!" she exclaimed. "Yes Master, I'm coming." she moved to catch up with the others, getting in on their conversation.

"How are we ever going to prove this to the Senate? The body of the ex-Chancellor, killed by a Jedi... It won't look good." Obi-Wan said, stroking his beard. The others nodded.

"We'll need more information on the Chancellor," Master Windu started, "contact logs, private retreats, everything." Padme stepped forward.

"That is true, Master Jedi, but I don't think Jedi have legal access to that sort of intel." Padme stated. The group continued walking down the hall in thoughtful silence.

"Maybe someone on the inside could help us." Plo Koon said. The other Jedi slowly turned to Padme.

"Masters, I was only saying. Even I don't have the clearance to do so! Only the Vice Chancellor and the Captain of the Senate Guard have that kind of access." Padme replied, knowing what the others were thinking.

"Then perhaps speak to Vice Chancellor Mas Amedda, we should." Yoda remarked.

"That might not help." Plo Koon said. "Mas Amedda was close to the Chancellor. Perhaps he was in on his secret."

"Perhaps the best place to look would be in his office." Ahsoka piped up.

"Yes," Obi-Wan agreed. "Padme, surely you could get in there. You and one of us could go in there and possibly find some form of evidence." Padme nodded.

"Then it is settled. Padawan Tano," Windu said, gesturing towards Ahsoka, "You and Senator Amidala will find out what you can. Be wary, unkown threats may emerge." Ahsoka and Padme bowed to the others and walked away.

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Ahsoka and Padme quickly approached the Chancellor's office. Ahsoka took a small HoloDisk out as Padme scanned her key card into the office.

"Ahsoka, you stand watch. If anyone comes, just tell them you needed to see the Chancellor to debrief a mission. There are many different escape routes from in there. Just signal me and I'll be able to get out." Padme said, looking at her friend. Ahsoka nodded.

Padme entered the large office, remembering all of the heated arguments, agreements, and counciling that had gone on in there. It began to hit her: Palpatine had been her friend. How could this have happened? she thought to herself. She had trusted him from the time of her reign on Naboo, and he had betrayed the Republic. She snapped back to the mission at hand, reaching the Hologram Projecter.

"Passcode Required." the machine stated. Padme threw out multiple guesses, each one being rejected, then it hit her.

"Sidious." she said, cringing a bit.

"Passcode Accepted."

A contact history was displayed, nothing out of the ordinary. Padme clicked on one of the most recent transmissions with Mas Amedda, and the images of both Chancellor and Vice Chancellor popped up.

"I'm leaving for Mustafar. My plans will have to be hurried along, now that we have Skywalker. Send the Senate on recess to reconvene next week. I'll depart from my base at 0200 hours." the holographic Palpatine stated.

"Yes, My Lord." the holographic Mas Amedda replied, "I will dismiss the Senate."

Padme quickly inserted the holodisk and downloaded the information. Meanwhile, outside the office, Mas Amedda approached Ahsoka.

"Padawan." he remarked. "And what, may I ask, are you doing here?"

"Oh! Vice Chancellor! I'm here to debrief with Chancellor Palpatine. I just returned from... uh..." she struggled to think of something while subtly reaching for her comlink, signaling Padme. Padme finished downloading the transmission. She moved towards the furnature in the office and quickly moved one of the side tables. Under it, there was a trap door. Padme opened it and slid inside, moving the table back to where it had been before moving on.

"Dantooine!" Ahsoka finally spit out.

"I see" the Chagrian looked the girl over, suspiciously. "Well, I'm afraid the Chancellor has not returned yet from personal business. No telling when he'll be back, but I will let you know when he is back." Amedda continued to walk into the office. "Good day, Padawan."

"Thank you, Vice Chancellor" she replied. The door shut, and Ahsoka heaved a sigh. That was a close one.

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Padme continued through the secret passage way, coming to the end of a corridor. Above her, there was another trap door. She pulled herself up, not gaining attention from the guards. She was now in a hangar, the Chancellor's private hangar. She quickly hid behind one of the speeders as a guard passed by. Wait. she thought. He must've had a private base. And I'm sure one of these speeders can take me to it...

Padme picked up a nearby wrench and threw it across the hangar, causing a loud BANG! to echo around. The guards left their posts to check it out. She hopped into the speeder and started it up, opening the hangar doors. She flew right out despite the protests of the guards running back to the hangars, but they soon lost sight of the ship in the Coruscant traffic.