The House of Skywalker

Mas Amedda stood impatiently by the desk in the now Emperors office of the now Imperial Executive Building. With him in the room was Sly Moore, also standing by the Emperors desk. Sitting with his fingers together in thought was Admiral Tarkin, who was far more patient than the Chagrian. Other close allies, loyal officers, and senators were also present.

“This is too long, even for him.”Amedda said aloud.

“The Emperor will be here.” Tarkin assured everyone.

“He would have at least transmitted his arrival.”

“That would be impossible for a dead man!”

Everyone looked to the entrance of the office to find a squad of Shock Troopers and Red Guards file in along side Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader.

“Lord Vader, what is the meaning of this?” Asked Amedda.

“Palpatine was cut down by the traitorous Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in collaboration with Jedi Master Yoda and other collaborator's.” Anakin told the assembled group. The Sith Lord took his place at the desk but did not sit down.

“As per his dying wishes, I will be succeeding him as Emperor.”

The room suddenly became cold and silent. Some looking at each-other, others whispered discontent and outrage at Anakin's presence.

The Chagrian gripped his staff hard in anger. “Do you expect us to believe these lies? You have no authority nor power to command over u—

Anakin shot lightning from his finger tips before the final word was spoken at the senate speaker. Words quickly turned to cries of pain. Fear sunk into the hearts of the onlookers, some even tried to flee but were blocked by Fox and his troopers. The only two people unfazed were Sly Moore, who stood and watched, and Tarkin who sat and pondered at the sight before him completely unfazed. The actual **** attack didn’t last long and Amedda was left on his hands and knees alive and breathing but in pain.

“I do have power! And after you present this will of Palpatine to the senate! I will have the authority to command this Empire into a reign that will last eternity!…Does anyone here have any further objections.” Anakin told those still in the room.

There was again silence and not even a whisper was heard. Nobody dared speak in the slightest. Having observed everything so far. Admiral Tarkin slowly rose from his seat.

“All hail his Supreme Excellency and Majesty, Emperor Skywalker. Long live the Galactic Empire.” Tarkin stood military style and saluted.

“Hail Skywalker! Long live the Empire!” The other officers yelled and saluted.

Then came the loyal Senators and advisors who all kneeled in place of saluting. Sly Moore was the first to kneel. The last was Amedda, who slowly recovered from the **** Lightning.

“Hail Skywalker, Long live the Empire.” He said weekly.

Anakin took his seat at his now rightful spot in what was now his office. He smiled as one by one everyone pledged their support and loyalty.

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“In the event of my demise, it is with my final decree, that this Empire fall onto the shoulders of General Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala. It is with their leadership that the galaxy shall be safe and secure for many years to come.”

The senate was in silent shock at the demise of Palpatine. It had been a day since his declaration of the Empire, but now he was dead and posthumously declaring the successor. Senators that were opposed with the Empire to begin with started to rally and protest the legality of this succession.

Soon the alarm in the senate chamber rang as the center platform appeared and rose. Standing side by side, was the declared successors, Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala. There with them as well was the senate speaker Mas Amedda who began tapping his staff to the floor.

“Order! We shall have order!” He called and the senate got quiet. It was then that Padme began to speak.

“Members of the Senate, In the past 24 hours, my life as well as the lives of my just recently born children were almost struck down. The perpetrator of this ****, was none other than Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi, as part of the greater plot by the Jedi to take control of the Republic! It was only through the intervention of my husband, Anakin Skywalker that I am able to stand before you and how I was able to bring to life our beautiful boy and girl.”

“But these past events have brought about a change within myself. I was once opposed to the changes that were destroying our democracy, but now I see truly that very same democracy has been destroyed beyond repair, and in its place shall be a New Order, we’re true peace and order shall be maintained in the galaxy. Therefore I, Padme Amidala, former senator of Naboo, accept the posthumous decree of our former leader. But I will not be standing alone.”

It was then that Anakin began to speak.

Members of the Senate, it is with great honor that I have agreed to assume the position as Emperor along side my beloved wife and now Empress Padme. And as your new Emperor and Supreme Commander of our military forces, I promise you that you will be living in a more safer and secure galaxy. For not only have I fought and eliminated those who would betray us, but I have also destroyed those who have plunged us into a war that has seen nothing but destruction and pain. But no more! And as your Emperor, I will ensure that we will no longer have to live in these dark times again! I will ensure that our galaxy, will be a galaxy of Peace! Freedom! Justice! And Security! And that these principals will not only thrive everywhere, but be maintained for a thousand years and many more!”

“LONG LIVE THE NEW ORDER! LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!!”

The senate hall erupted in cheers and approval for the now new Emperor and Empress of the galaxy. It certainly drowned out the silent defeat of those who were opposed to this New Order. They were all hit really hard with the revaluation of Padme’s change of heart from a fighter of freedom and democracy, to now an Empress of Order and Oppression. But this betrayal hit them so hard, it effectively shattered their resolve to protest. Some even may have switched sides at this very moment and joined in the celebration. Others just sat in defeated silence.

Anakin and Padme looked into each other’s eyes as they bathed in the admiration and excitement echoing throughout the senate chambers. Padme broke the silence between them when she said this…

“So this is how our rule begins. With thunderous applause.”