Anakin entered the room in which the council met. All of the members of the council looked at him with concern. They had heard about what Jabba did to Padme and wondered if the events of what was going on was getting to him somehow.
"I appreciate all of you willing to let me see you. I imagine all of you are asking why I asked to be present in front of the council."
"We heard about what happened…or should I say what is happening to Padme." Shaak Ti said. "Is there anything we can do to help?"
"Unless you know of a safe way to reverse the genetic mutation at a Cellular level then no."
"Unfortunately trying to undo the effects of gene splicing provides too many risk even for the most advanced of force users. If it were like cancer it would be different, but unfortunately it isn't. You don't know how sorry we are that this is happening we wish there was more we could do."
"I appreciate it masters, but no need to be sorry. What Padme's going through is not fatal, and it's not going to affect the children in a negative way. It's just…different. But it lead so what I want to talk about. In light of these events I regret to inform you that I am leaving the Jedi order.
Very rarely was there ever a unified sense of shock among the Jedi council. This was one of those rare times. Aayla Secura let out a gasp along with a few other master's, and even Kit Fisto let out a small "No" Anakin for all his flaws and despite the fact that he had kept a huge secret from them for over three years was still highly respected amongst the Jedi. It would be such a shame to see him go.
"I appreciate your concern, but you guys warned me this a long time ago, when a Jedi become torn of where his loyalties lie, he must choose. I once believed that I wanted to be a Jedi more than anything but I've come to realize especial after what has gone on within this past week all I ever wanted to do was to be a good man who could raise a family. Padme means more to me than anything else in the galaxy...Even being a Jedi. Between my wife's pregnancy and her mutation, she'll need me around a lot more and the time it would require would compromise my duties to the Jedi. It's unfair to you and unfair to her. You are in good hands though Ahsoka is every bit the swordsman I am and my men trust her. I appreciate everything you have done for me. My only regret is that I can never repay."
The council whispered amongst themselves but the decision was pretty quick and clear.
"Accept your resignation, the council does not." Yoda said with a smile "Treat this as a temporary leave of absence we will. Much Needed time off you need hmm."
Anakin was stunned "But Master I…I don't know how long it will be. It will at least be several months, maybe even a couple of years. I just don't know."
"Take as much time as you need Anakin." Kit Fisto said "The Republic knows you deserve it. Besides A jedi's life is not all about war. Many here have been a Jedi for decades and have not seen the field of battle."
"But the war…"
"Let us worry about the war Anakin." Plo Koon said "we've seen Ashoka's progress and we belive she can cover you. You worry about your family.
Anakin teared up a bit and bowed. "Thank you Master."
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"You're doing what?!" Chancellor Palpatine asked in shock.
"I'm resigning from my position as a senator."
"Is there a reason? Dear Stars someone hasn't blackmailed you have they?"
"No it's nothing like that. I'm suffering though a Chronic Illness it's not fatal, but it will leave some permanent effects on me, and I believe that these effect will hinder me from fulfilling my duty as a Senator properly.
"Are you sure about this Padme?"
"I am. It will be effective immediately."
"Well alright if you are sure, I do have a couple of people in mind that I think would be perfect for the job. But padme I do wish you the best of luck. You are highly respected and you will be greatly missed."
"I'm sure. But remember keep in mind I was only a placeholder anyhow the only reason why I was even in the senate was because Naboo has remained Neutral and not joined up with the separatist."
"Still you will be missed. Speaking of Naboo, Have they decided which form of government they want to be a part of now that they are no longer a part of the Republic?"
"I don't know I haven't been there in so long, there is talk about the people wanting to go back to an absolute Monarchy like the ones Naboo had before it joined the Republic."
"So it wants to go back to the days where the king or queen is the supreme ruler. There are many advantages to that. No bickering congress people. Royal Subject practically willing to kiss the very ground you walk on. The power of an entire planet at your fingertips."
"I'm sure the advantages are nice, but I can imagine there are a lot of responsibilities as well. I remember how hard it was for me to be queen and I didn't have half the junk an absolute monarch would have to deal with."
"But you also didn't have the resources nor the freedom to deal with such either. I believe if given the right resources, you'd make an excellent queen."
"I appreciate your support. Thank you.
"While Palpatine AKA Sidious was pretending to be disappointed, inside he was very pleased "Good he thought no that maybe she is out of the way she will no longer interfere with my plans.
"In this reality Naboo seceded from the Republic after the invasion of Naboo in 32 BBY due to the fact that they had felt betrayed at the hands of the Republic for not handling the Crisis sooner. due to her renown in the galaxy, Padme was given a senate seen as a representer of a neutral system but something in this reality that will change the fate of its reality…forever."
A/N: I hope you enjoyed the chapter, well the two of them will be able to be free for a while now. In case I haven't already said this, the italicized dialogue that talks about the history of the reality comes from that of Uatu the Watcher. He'll catch you up to speed anytime we come across something that is different from the mainstream reality. Don't forget to read and review