This is the last chapter, read it. It has some information that you need for the sequel which will involve Darth Traya and possibly one of her apprentices such as Darth Sion. Suggestions are welcome.

Chapter 20: The Start of a New Republic

The aftermath of the Emperor's death had not resulted well. Several places on Coruscant had been reduced to burning rubble. Buildings everywhere were still being held up by the Emperor's loyal storm troopers and guerilla attacks were popping up everywhere. Mostly simple supply transport bombings and the occasional assassination of middle class civilians. Thankfully the rebel alliance was here to assist. Vader had welcomed their help gladly. He had received word two months ago on the death of the Emperor that the rebels had even helped an Imperial star destroyer take the planet Tespir III, home of an Imperial base.

Anakin now stood atop the balcony in the ball room which was originally the senate arena. Next to him stood Mon Mothma who was still bitter towards him, Bail Organa, and Padmé. Qui-gon and Yoda stood off to the back in the shadows, searching the Force for possible assassination attempts. Anakin clipped a small microphone to the collar of his black tunic, it was radioed to secret speakers in the room to make him louder. Below him on the ball room floor stood old Imperial delegates eager for change as well as Imperial military commanders. Anakin took a deep breath and began.

"Delegates of the Empire," Anakin began. "Today is the day of change, as the new Emperor from Palpatine's death I will now reorganize the Galactic Empire into the New Republic!"

There was cheering and clapping.

"Next, since we are in a Republic I am no longer Emperor, that would make me Chancellor and as Chancellor I hand my position down to someone much more experienced in the area than I am. Lady Mothma of the rebel alliance!"

Mon Mothma walked upward and excepted.

"I will remain military commander!"

There was more cheering.

"And lastly," He looked at Padmé. "I am getting married to my former apprentice, Padmé Naberrie Amidala!" They had both agreed not to mention the children, they still had many enemies.

Padmé smiled and everyone cheered, but more out of shock than anything. This was the start of a New Republic.

XxX

"Who are you?" Padmé asked the dark figure approaching her.

"You have met me before though you do not remember. Here I will allow you from now but when I leave so goes your memory of me."

Realization hit her. This woman had appeared to her several times and even helped her. Darth Traya, or Kreia as she once said.

"What do you have to tell me this time?"

"Soon I will come back and take physical form. By then your children will be born. I will arise on the asteroid Malachor V."

"Why are you telling me this if I will not remember."

"Because, you will when the time is right. You will know me for who I am when my plan goes into its final stages. The Jedi, the Sith, and the Force will die."

"What?"

"I have told you, goodbye."

The woman faded into nothingness.

XxX

Padmé woke up next to her soon to be husband Anakin. She was in her Nubian apartment. She was in a New Republic, one that she could be safe inas well as he children.