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Anakin had just come back from escorting Obi-Wan to his cell to find Palpatine waiting for him in his private chambers. "You have done well Anakin, but there is another mission I have for you now."

Immediately the former Jedi was alert. Palpatine had never invaded his private space before and for him to do, well it meant that things were about to come crashing down in one way or another. "What is you require me for master?"

"There have been rumors the rebels are planning something, something big, and we cannot let that happen. We need to make an impression in order to ensure the rebels will never try something such as this again." The Sith Lord paused for a moment to take in Anakin's reaction, but that emotional mast was firmly in place making it impossible for him to read what the younger male was feeling. "I have decided to destroy the planet Naboo. With the Death Star finally complete, the water planet will be our first target. Many of the rebels are from Naboo and Naboo has always been one of the strongest planets when it came to the senate and that is why I believe destroying it will make a huge impact on anyone who dares defy me. I leave this task to you as you are my second and the only one I trust to get this done without any problems."

For a moment Anakin could not form the words he needed to reply. He was supposed to destroy Naboo? The place that his wife was from and where their wedding had taken place? He wasn't sure he could do it, no, he knew destroying Naboo was something he could never do. While he had been raised basically on Tatooine, Naboo had become his home and thee place he hoped to have a home with Padme, Luke, and Leia after this was all over. there was no way he could let this happen, but the tricky part was convincing Palpatine it was a bad idea without giving up his cover and putting all those he cared about in danger.

"Master," He started before pausing briefly to clear his throat. "I do not mean to question your orders, yet this is something I feel must be addressed. "Do you honestly think it wise to launch an attack on Naboo? I do see your point about sending a message, but are you sure the rebels will get your message if you bomb Naboo and back off like they should? It is my personal opinion the rebels will only lash out even more if Naboo is wiped out. I think the reaction will be the opposite of what you wish to happen."

The Sith Lord set the fingers of his right hand against the bottom of his chin as he thought about what Anakin had just said. "What would you suggest I do then Lord Vader?"

"You want to make a point to the people and show them what happens when they rebel." He stated quickly as a plan began to form in his mind. "What you should do is take one of the prisoners, someone the people trust and look up to, and show them on a live holo-cast what happens to those who do not follow you. I suppose you could perform a live execution or torture, it does not really matter since the point will be clear any way you want to go."

The truth was Anakin figured that if Palpatine agreed with him, he would probably choose Obi-Wan which would be a perfect time to take him out for good. If it were on the holo-net and live feed, then every single rebel would know it was time to strike back and the empire wouldn't have a chance. If things went the way the former Jedi hoped they would, then maybe the war, if one could call it war that is, would finally be over and things could go back to normal or as normal as it had ever been to begin with anyways.

"You make a good point." The Sith Lord muttered. "To kill millions would be to easy, but to make an example of one should be enough to get my point across. You are going to make a wonderful leader one day Lord Vader, I have trained you well and I am secure in my belief that when I pass, you will be able to lead this Empire and all the planets within, to something greater, something the senate could never be no matter how hard they tried. Now, why you don't you go attend to our guest and see if you can find out what the remaining Jedi are up to?"

Anakin bowed down to one knee. "Yes my Lord."

"Oh and Anakin," The younger male turned around at the sound of his name and just as he had finished his turn a horrible, blinding, burning took over his body as blue Sith lightning curled around him sending waves and waves of horrible pain through his entire body. While it only lasted for a few seconds, to the 'Chosen One' it felt as if it had gone on for hours. "While I do agree with you idea this time, it would be wise if you did not question me in the future. When I want your opinion I will ask for it. You would do well to remember I am the master here and you are the student."

"My apologies Master." He stated as soon as the pain had dimmed enough for him to regain the ability to form words. "It will not happen again. I suppose I was not thinking clearly, if I had been, well, I know better than to question you Master. I thank you for your mercy and the fact you are giving me a second chance."

"I am not unkind my student. I have the ability to give seconds chances, but I do not give out third ones. You may want to remember that in the future the next time you are not thinking clearly. If you had been anyone else you would be dead right now." The look in the eyes of Palpatine told Anakin he was telling the truth and Anakin realized the time to attack must be soon before it was to late.

TBC...