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Star Wars: Episode III - The Dark Shroud, (Script, Part 1)
By Jack Thorne
Star Wars: Episode III – The Dark Shroud
By Sithraptor!
Based on Characters Created by George Lucas
TITLE CARD: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
EXT. SPACE.
A vast sea of stars serves as the backdrop for the Main Title, followed by a roll-up, which crawls into infinity.
The Clone War is drawing to a close. Thanks to the Jedi Knights and their clone army, the violent conflict will soon end.
However, the separatist military still stands. In a desperate move, they have launched an attack against the prominant system of Alderaan.
Upon learning of the imminent attack, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine has sent a fleet commanded by Bail Organa to head off the new assault....
Pan down to reveal the green, lush world of Alderaan. Suddenly, several TRADE FEDERATION CRUSIERS and GEONOSIAN WARLINERS approach the planet, and release swarms of their fighters.
EXT. ALDERAAN PLACE – DAY. Outside the palace grounds, civilians yell and run for cover as squadrons of DROID STARFIGHTERS and GEONOSIAN FIGHTERS swoop out of the air and start to fire on buildings and people. The ALDERAANIAN GUARDSMEN try to keep order in the streets.
INT. ALDERAAN PALACE. KING BAIL ANTILLES is approached by several aids; GENERAL SEFF, his military advisor; DR. LARCO, his legal advisor; and TONNS ORTOLLO, his personal bodyguard.
SEFF
Your highness! The separatists have arrived, their fleets have cut off any escape!
ORTOLLO
We must flee to the underground shelters until the Republic arrives, sir.
ANTILLES
Blast it! Where are they?
ORTOLLO
We need to evacuate, your highness!
ANTILLES
Very well. Organize a counteroffensive, hold off Dooku’s hounds as long as you can.
SEFF
As you wish, your highness.
EXT. SPACE. Suddenly, the Republic fleet leaps out of hyperspace. The gunships open fire on separatist cruisers.
INT. COMMAND SHIP – BRIDGE. BAIL ORGANA sits in the command station.
BAIL
All fighters, prepare to launch, all fighters, we’re going in!
INT. COMMAND SHIP – HANGER BAY. Entire squads of REPUBLIC CLONETROOPERS board waiting shuttles. Several Jedi, including ANAKIN SKYWALKER and OBI-WAN KENOBI board Jedi Interceptors.
OBI-WAN
Anakin. Remember to control our impulses this time. Don’t give in to anger. Trust your judgment.
ANAKIN
Don’t worry about me, Master. Just make sure to activate your deflector shield this time, will you?
OBI-WAN
Indeed. May the Force be with you.
ANAKIN
And with you, Master.
The Jedi climb into their fighters.
INT. OBI-WAN’S COCKPIT – INTERIOR.
OBI-WAN
Everything warmed up, R4?
The droid whistles an affirmative.
OBI-WAN (CONT’D)
Well then, let’s see what this thing is made off!
EXT. SPACE. The Republic gunships trade fire with the separatist ships. A Trade Federation cruiser explodes.
INT. COMMAND SHIP – BRIDGE.
BAIL
All squadrons, launch!
INT. COMMAND SHIP – HANGER BAY. The shuttles and Jedi fighters rocket out of the hanger and into battle.
EXT. SPACE. The fight is intense. Everywhere there is blaster fire and flying missiles. Both Republic and separatist ships explode. Jedi fighters and REPUBLIC SIE FIGHTERS, pave the way for REPUBLIC SHUTTLES, carrying Clonetroopers and artillery. The SIES, (clonetrooper piloted ships with SIX-ION-ENGINES) are lethal in combat. We focus on Obi-Wan and Anakin. As they talk, we intercut between their cockpits and the dogfight. A droid starfighter chases Obi-Wan, only to be blasted by a passing Anakin.
OBI-WAN
Thank you, Anakin. I owe you one.
ANAKIN
Don’t mention it! I am the best pilot in the galaxy, after all!
OBI-WAN
At least you haven’t let your talents go to your head, young apprentice.
ANAKIN
Come on, Master. I destroyed one of the Federation control ships as a boy! I even - -
OBI-WAN
Anakin, look out!
Anakin barely manages to avoid blasts from five Geonosians. He turns and destroys two of them. One of them hits his ship.
ANAKIN
Damn!
Anakin spins, trying to loose his advisories, to no effect. Obi-Wan swoops by and picks all three off.
OBI-WAN
I’d say that makes us even.
ANAKIN
I’d say so. Now, excuse me, Master, while I go give those separatists a little example of my Jedi flying ability.
Anakin plows into the fray, taking out enemies left and right.
OBI-WAN
Anakin, on your tail!
ANAKIN
I see them!
A droid fighter lock onto Anakin’s ship. He slows, drops under the droid, comes up behind it, and blasts it pieces.
INT. GEONOSIAN CRUISER – BRIDGE. The Bridge of the cruiser is rock-red and hard, a typical Geonosian design. SUN WAH is the captain.
SUN WAH
(subtitled)
Fire on that command gunship!
SUN GEF
(subtitled)
On your word!
INT. COMMAND SHIP – BRIDGE.
LIEUTNANT CHYMOLESS
Admiral, we’re taking heavy damage from that Geonosian ship.
BAIL
Fire all cannons. Target their engines.
LIEUTENANT CHYMOLESS
Yes, sir.
INT. COMMAND SHIP – GUNNERY BAYS. Clone Gunners fire huge blaster cannons at Sun Wah’s ship. The warliner stars to explode.
INT. GENOSIAN CRUSIER – BRIDGE. The ceiling shatters, throwing drones to the floor.
EXT. SPACE. The Geonosian ship explodes. Meanwhile, OBI-WAN is having troubles of his own. A droid fighter closes in on him. Closing his eyes, Obi-Wan stretches his hand out. Suddenly, the droid fighter is gripped by an invisible hand, and is thrown into the rest of its squadron. Obi-Wan smiles as he hears Bail’s voice through his Comm-link.
BAIL
(OS)
Obi-Wan, our troops outside the palace could use a little help, if you could be so kind?
OBI-WAN
Of course, Admiral.
Obi-Wan heads for the planet, three other Jedi following.
EXT. ALDERAAN – PALACE. ALDERA CITY, the planet’s capital, has become a violent battleground. Battalions of clonetroopers go head-to-head with BATTLE DROIDS, DESTROYER DROIDS, and SUPER BATTLE DROIDS. AAYLA SECURA and KIT FISTO lead the attack. Clones and droids run through the streets, using buildings as cover. The Jedi deflect blaster bolts back at droids and slash them apart, knocking them over with the Force. A Jedi named DAER NEPHET is pinned down near the entrance to the palace, along with a group of clones. They duck as droids fire on them from all sides. Obi-Wan’s interceptor flies over the droids, blasting them. Then he sets down near Daer, and leaps from his ship, lightsaber swinging in all directions. He runs over to the group.
DAER
Master Obi-Wan, glad you could join us. The Alderaanian Guardsmen have holed in up the Throne Room, and await assistance. The palace is crawling with droids. They’ve invaded many key areas inside.
OBI-WAN
Do they know how close we are to the palace?
DAER
No. So far, they have not noticed our presence.
OBI-WAN
Well then, we’ll just have to make our presence known, now won’t we? Tell your men to be prepared to enter the palace, and be ready for anything.
DAER
May the Force be with us!
EXT. SPACE. The dogfight continues. A republic gunship explodes under a barrage of fire from Trade Federation ships.
INT. COMMAND SHIP – BRIDGE.
MAJOR VONTROK
Admiral, another of our ships is gone! We must fall back to the moons, and reassess the situation.
BAIL
No! I will not let them destroy Alderaan!
MAJOR VONTROK
But surly you realize - -
BAIL
I said no, Major! Tell the fighter squadrons to take out one of the droid control ships!
EXT. SPACE. Anakin ducks and weaves through the pandemonium, exhilarated.
ANAKIN
WHEW! This beats pod racing any day. Next time think twice before trying to execute me, separatist slimo!
Anakin blows a droid out of the cosmos.
VONTROK
(OS)
All fighters, target and destroy the shield towers of droid control ship nearest the Admiral’s cruiser.
ANAKIN
Now this’ll be really fun!
Anakin lead the way towards the looming vessel.
EXT. ALDERAAN PALACE. Obi-Wan, Daer, Aayla Secura and Jedi WAAK LOMI, and twenty clones stealthy approach the grand entrance of the palace. Leaning behind a short wall, Obi-Wan sneaks a look at thirty battle droids guarding the doors.
OBI-WAN
It looks lightly guarded. Shouldn’t be too hard. We take out what forces the Confederacy has inside, get to the King, and get him to safety.
WAAK
Without any reinforcements? Sounds risky.
AAYLA
War is risky, Waak.
OBI-WAN
All right, lets go.
Obi-Wan, Daer, Aalya, and Waak stand.
BATTLE DROID UUT-5
Hey, you! Freeze!
The Jedi reach out, and at once ten droids are knocked down. Before the others droids can react, Obi-Wan leads the charge. The Jedi quickly slash down the droids, with the clones giving covering fire.
OBI-WAN
Let’s go!
The group runs up to the door.
DAER
It’s locked.
A Clonetrooper hefts a large weapon.
OBI-WAN
We’ll have to find another way.
CLONETROOPER THB-1136
We’ve got it covered, General Kenobi.
The Jedi throw themselves to the ground, and the clonetrooper blows the doors open with his missile launcher. Obi-Wan and the others dash inside.
EXT. SPACE. Republic ships are blown away as they attack the droid control ship. Anakin and the STORM SQUADRON roll away from cannon fire.
STORM LEADER
All fighters, break off! Their fire is too strong!
ANAKIN
All right, guys, let me show you how it’s done!
STORM LEADER
Negative, Skywalker. It’s too dangerous, you’ll get fried!
ANAKIN
No I won’t! Besides, weather or not I get fried is my business, clone. Break off, and let me finish our job!
STORM LEADER
I repeat, there’s too much fire, we won’t - -
Anakin switches off his comm-link, and accelerates towards the ship. His fighter is hit by enemy fire. His astromech droid, R5-K6, whistles a warning.
ANAKIN
What’s wrong, R5?
R5 whistles.
ANAKIN
What do you mean, our shields are gone! Hurry up and fix them.
R5 lets out a negative reply.
ANAKIN
No shields? Well, we’ll just have to do this without shields. I really hope this works!
Anakin spirals towards the cruiser. SIEs pick off enemy craft as he heads for one of the giant shield towers on the cruiser.
INT. COMMAND SHIP – BRIDGE.
VONTROK
Admiral...Skywalker is making a run on the tower alone.
BAIL
What? Has the boy lost his mind?
EXT. SPACE. Anakin approaches the tower, and switches on his targeting computer. Suddenly, he hears a voice in his cockpit. It’s the voice of QUI-GON JINN.
QUI-GON
(OS)
Anakin...
Anakin frowns, checking his comm to make sure it’s still off.
QUI-GON (CONT’D)
(OS)
Anakin...
Anakin gasps, recognizing the voice.
ANAKIN
Qui-Gon...?
QUI-GON
(OS)
Anakin...Anakin...feel, don’t think...use your instincts...use the Force.
Anakin pauses, then shuts down the targeting computer.
INT. COMMAND SHIP – BRIDGE.
VONTROK
What in the galaxy?!
BAIL
What is it?
VONTROK
He’s shut down his targeting computer.
BAIL
The boy is deranged; he’s mad! He’ll never make it!
INT. ALDERAAN PALACE. Obi-Wan’s group cuts down battle droids this way and that. Several clones lay dead on the stone floor.
OBI-WAN
Which way to the king?
DAER
To the right...that way!
Obi-Wan glances down the corridor that Daer gestures to, then throws his lightsaber with the Force, swinging it in an arc, cutting down ten droids before calling it back. Two Destroyer Droids roll up and attack the group.
OBI-WAN
Oh, terrific! As if it couldn’t get any worse!
The Jedi deflect fire back at the destroyers, which bounces harmlessly off the droids shields. Waak is hit and goes down.
OBI-WAN
Waak! Waak!
He rushes over to Waak, and checks him, but the other man is dead.
OBI-WAN, (CONT’D)
Come on, let’s go!
The surviving Jedi follow Obi-Wan to the throne room.
EXT. SPACE. Anakin heads for his target. He sees the shield tower ahead. He presses the firing stud, and a group of proton torpedoes rocket into the antenna, causing it to explode.
ANAKIN
Yeah! We did it, R5!
R5 whistles excitedly.
INT. COMMAND SHIP – BRIDGE.
VONTROK
Sir, Skywalker’s done it! The aft shields are gone!
BAIL
Incredible! All ships, fire!
EXT. SPACE. The surviving gunships open fire on the droid control ship. The enemy ship begins to explode under their assault.
INT. ALDERAAN PALACE. Obi-Wan and his group continue towards the throne room. Only three clonetroopers remain. They finally reach the throne room entrance.
DAER
Here it is!
Daer and Aayla try to open the doors.
DAER, (CONT’D)
We can’t get in.
OBI-WAN
Wonderful!
Obi-Wan and Aayla plunge their lightsabers into the doors, cutting through. All of a sudden, the clones are wiped out by blaster fire. Obi-Wan turns and stares, as several NEIMOIDIAN SHOCKTROOPS riding mechanized ATTACK-CHAIRS scuttle down the corridor.
OBI-WAN
Neimoidian soldiers? This is too much!
DAER
The Trade Federation must be desperate! The Neimoidians are merchants, not mercenaries!
OBI-WAN
Apparently, this lot disagrees with you!
The separatist forces fire on the Jedi, who DEFLECT fire. The Attack-Chairs apparently have shields similar to the destroyer droids. Obi-Wan charges them, slashing them apart. Aayla finally gets through the thick doors.
OBI-WAN (CONT’D)
Come on!
The three Jedi race through the throne room doors, and halt. King Antilles and his aides are surrounded by battle droids. Holding a blaster directly leveled at the king, is GILRAMOS LIBKATH.
LIBKATH
Don’t move, Jedi, or the king will be killed!
EXT. SPACE. The republic continues to fire on the droid control ship. The vessel explodes, and is blown in two. The top half blows up, but the second half plunges down into Alderaan’s atmosphere.
INT. COMMAND SHIP – BRIDGE. The control crew cheers as the droid control ship is blown apart, but Bail quickly SOBERS.
BAIL
Where is that debris heading?
Vontrok gasps.
VONTROK
Half of the enemy cruiser is barreling down on Aldera City, sir!
BAIL
Blast! All fighters, find and destroy enemy wreckage, I repeat, seek and destroy!
EXT. ALDERAAN ATMOSPHERE. As the wreckage begins to burn on entry, several dozen republic ships fire futilely on it. Anakin maneuvers so that his ship can fire into the exposed interior of the debris. He toggles his comm.
ANAKIN
All ships, fire on the inside of the cruiser’s hull, I repeat, fire on the inside of the cruiser’s hull!
STORM 3
There aren’t enough of us to do it, sir!
ANAKIN
Never mind that, just do as I say!
The fighters fire blaster cannons and torpedoes into the debris, to no avail. Anakin watches as the wreckage heads for Aldera.
ANAKIN (CONT’D)
No!
EXT. ALDERA CITY. Citizens yell and run, as the debris of the cruiser slams into the ground, sending out a shock wave that levels buildings.
INT. ALDEAAN PALACE – THRONE ROOM. The shock wave shakes the palace, throwing droids to the floor.
LIBKATH
What the - -?
It’s just the distraction that Obi-Wan needs. He charges the droids, the other Jedi following suit. Seff and Ortollo grab blasters and join the fight. Antilles tries to break away, but Libkath raises his blaster.
LIBKATH (CONT’D)
Hey! Stop! Stop!
Libkath shoots King Antilles.
ORTOLLO
NO!
Ortollo shoots Libkath’s arm. The Neimoidian doubles over in pain, and Obi-Wan takes the opportunity to decapitate the separatist general. Ortollo and Obi-Wan rush over to the dying Antilles.
ORTOLLO
Your highness...
ANTILLES
You have served me well...Ortollo...tell Organa...tell Organa, he is the ruler now...the planet...is his.
King Antilles dies. Ortollo and the aides tend to their king’s body. Obi-Wan sighs and approaches the window, staring out at the rising cloud of dust from the burning impact crater.
DAER
Master Obi-Wan. The fleet has signaled us. The separatists have surrendered. We’ve won.
OBI-WAN
Yes...we’ve won. It certainly appears that way.
EXT. ALDERA CITY. Shuttles and emergency craft set down near the droid control ship wreckage. Anakin climbs from his fighter and stares at the debris.
ANAKIN
I should have stopped it, R5...I should have stopped it.
Bail exits a shuttle on a hill overlooking the site.
BAIL
By the cosmos...the entire north quadrant of Aldera City...gone.
Obi-Wan approaches.
OBI-WAN
The fire has almost been extinguished, your highness.
BAIL
I beg your pardon, Master Jedi, I am only a Senator, not a King.
OBI-WAN
I beg to differ, Bail. King Antilles was unfortunately killed by the separatists. As First Viceroy, that makes you now the rightful ruler of Alderaan...your majesty.
BAIL
Antilles is dead? He was a great ruler.
OBI-WAN
Indeed he was. But I’m sure you will more than live up to him. What are your orders, King Organa?
BAIL
As the new King of Alderaan, my first decree is that my world shall disband the Alderaanian Guardsmen and swear off weapons of any kind forever. It is the right way...I see that now.
OBI-WAN
A wise decree, your highness. My apprentice and I will need to return to Coruscant. Will you be joining us?
BAIL
No, I must remain here. There is much work to be done. Rebuilding, reconstruction...both of the civilians’ houses and their morale.
OBI-WAN
I understand, King Organa.
Obi-Wan approaches his apprentice, who is fixing his shield generator.
OBI-WAN
Anakin. It’s time to get going.
ANAKIN
I’ll be ready in a short while, Master.
OBI-WAN
Anakin...what’s wrong?
ANAKIN
What makes you think something’s wrong?
OBI-WAN
Come now, my young Padawan. We’ve known each other far too long to play these games. You’re troubled about something. I can see it, even if you are unwilling to admit it.
ANAKIN
I should have destroyed that wreckage, Master. The debris that fell into the city. I tried to stop it, but...I didn’t do enough.
OBI-WAN
Anakin, is that what this is about. You did the very best you could. No one could have asked for more than that. From what I understand, you took out that ship’s shielding single-handedly. Very impressive. Think of what you’ve accomplished, Anakin. Thanks to you and our other Jedi, the people of Alderaan are still safe and living, governed by their own free will, and not some dictator from the Confederacy. You did your best to protect them, just as we all did.
ANAKIN
My best wasn’t good enough. That’s the problem. My mission here was to keep people from dying. And I failed.
OBI-WAN
No you didn’t! Because of your efforts, many more people are alive. Once again, you insist on focusing on the negative as opposed to the positive.
ANAKIN
It’s you fault!
OBI-WAN
What?
ANAKIN
If you’d allowed my to take the trials, I’d be a full Jedi Knight by now, and not some lowly apprentice!
OBI-WAN
Lowly apprentice - -?!
ANAKIN
I’m ready for the trials! You just don’t want me to take them because I’m better than you! You’re holding me back, and you know it!
Anakin stomps off, leaving a very concerned Obi-Wan behind.
EXT. CORUSCANT - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES – ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY. The sun shines down on Coruscant, and even more sky traffic than usual buzzes around the city.
INT. PALPATINE’S OFFICE. SUPREME CHANCELLOR PALPATINE, ruler of the Galactic Republic, sits in his large throne-like chair, before an assembled group in his office. SENATOR PADME AMIDALA of NABOO stands before the Chancellor with her Head of Security, Captain Typho, and protocol droid C-3PO, now sporting shiny golden platting. YODA, MACE WINDU, KI-ADI-MUNDI, PLO-KOON, SHAAK TI, and SAESEE TIIN stand in a tight circle. Also present are many members of the Loyalist Committee, including MAS AMEDDA, SLY MOORE, ORN FREE TAA, AKS MOE, ISTER PADDIE, DARSANA, BARON GALMIL, and COYO SEQUEB. The group watches a hologram of Obi-Wan, centered in the middle of the room.
OBI-WAN
The system is secure, Chancellor Palpatine. All separatist
resistance has met an end, and several of their prominant military leaders have been taken into our custody.
PALPATINE
You have made the Republic proud today, Master Kenobi. Very proud. My friends, with this last strike against the Confederacy of Independent Systems, it is clear that the results of this conflict are most definitely on our side. The Army of the Republic has decimated the separatist’s forces, and their factions have splintered. All ready political powers from the Corporate Alliance and Banking Clan have scrambled to sign a treaty with the Senate, anxious to avoid bringing upon the wrath of our cloned soldiers. This battle was only the last step in restoring peace and prosperity to our grand government.
OBI-WAN
Even so, chancellor, Count Dooku himself is still at large. And with criminals such as Nute Gunray hiding in the Outer Rim, it would seem that this threat is not yet over.
PALPATINE
I understand your concerns. And, I appreciate your input. Although the Clone War may be over, the threat is still real. Considering the facts, I have decided to retain my emergency powers, until it is absolutely clear that it is safe to relinquish them.
PADME
With respect to your expertise in these matters, chancellor, you promised the Senate you would give up your powers as soon as the conflict ended. Now you plan to use those powers indefinitely?
PALPATINE
Not indefinitely, Senator, only until I know for certain that the separatists will not prove any more of a nuisance.
MAS AMEDDA
I support this decision, and it is unnecessary to put it to a vote.
PALPATINE
You may return to the capitol at once, Master Kenobi. The Senate is ecstatic to celebrate your victory. And I have a special announcement that I want all to hear.
OBI-WAN
Thank you, chancellor. I am anxious to return, as well. The fighting has been hard these past months, and many of my fellow Jedi have given their lives to protect us all.
PADME
Obi-Wan...is Anakin all right?
OBI-WAN
Yes, Senator, I know you and Anakin have become close. Yes, he is fine...a bit tired, perhaps, but he will recover.
PADME
Great...good. I was merely worried...he is a friend.
OBI-WAN
Of course.
MACE
Obi-Wan, when you and your apprentice have returned, head directly for the Jedi Temple. We have new developments to discus.
OBI-WAN
Yes, Master Windu. I look forward to sleeping in the Temple once again.
The hologram dissipates.
MACE
If Count Dooku is still free, it is certain he will lead further attacks against us.
YODA
Hmmm...true, this is. The Dark Side grows stronger and stronger. Troubling times, these are.
MACE
And the mystery of the Sith has yet to be solved.
YODA
One thing for certain, there is: until the Dark Lords are caught, the Dark Side will only remain getting more powerful.
MACE
We must devote all our resources towards bringing the Sith to justice.
YODA
A fact, this is. But difficult, it will be.
Behind the Jedi, a small smile flickers across Palpatine’s face.
EXT. SERCONNIA – SEPARATIST BASE – ESTABLISHING SHOT - EVENING. Serconnia is a cloudy, stormy forest world. The base is a large castle, perched on a hilltop.
INT. SEPARATIST BASE – COUNCIL ROOM. COUNT DOOKU and GEONOSIAN ARCHDUKE POGGLE THE LESSER study a large display, deep in the castle’s exterior.
POGGLE
(subtitled)
The republic will eventually find us. We can not keep running forever.
DOOKU
The Republic is weak; its political system is so archaic and corrupt that any search attempted by the Senate will result in only back-stabbing and superficial displays of supposed power. However, in a very short while none of that will matter anymore.
VICEROY NUTE GUNRAY, the Trade Federation’s leader, strides into the chamber.
NUTE
Dooku! This is an outrage! Our forces are depleted! You assured me that your little insurrection would undoubtedly topple the Republic and the Jedi with them! Now, the Federation’s partners have deserted us, and we are in incredible amounts of debt! I hope you have another “glorious plan” to sustain the Confederacy.
DOOKU
Viceroy, your troubles will soon be over.
NUTE
How can you say such a thing?! The Federation is in trouble, and yet you talk as though we have won the war!
DOOKU
Oh, but I have won the war, Viceroy. I am now in complete control...my Master and I will topple the Republic.
NUTE
Your Master...? But I thought - -
A hologram appears in the middle of the room. It is the SITH LORD, DARTH SIDIOUS.
SIDIOUS
You have done well, Lord Tyranus. I will see to it that you remain safe on Serconnia for now.
Dooku and Poggle bow.
POGGLE
(subtitled)
Lord Sidious.
NUTE
You!! Lord Sidious...but...you are the one that betrayed the Federation! At Naboo, twelve years ago!
SIDIOUS
You are a fool, Viceroy! I ceased operations with your puny organization because you no longer served my plans.
NUTE
Dooku...you were taking orders from him all along?!
DOOKU
All along, Viceroy.
SIDIOUS
Darth Tyranus, I don’t want this coward in my sight again!
Nute gasps and swiftly exits.
SIDIOUS (CONT’D)
Soon, I will begin the final phase of our plan. And when I do...the Sith will rise up, and the people the galaxy will tremble in fear upon hearing our voice once again!
DOOKU
Yes, my Master.
The hologram fades away.
EXT. CORUSCANT – STAGING AREA – DAY. The Republic fleet returns to the capitol, with gunships unloading thousands of clonetroopers. Spectators cheer and throw confetti as clones and Jedi exit their ships and walk onto the staging area. Obi-Wan and Anakin walk together, smiling. In the crowd, Padme and C-3PO watch the loud parade.
C-3PO
Oh, Mistress Padme, I’m afraid all this commotion will make me short-circuit! I’m simply not made for these conditions, I’m an interpreter, and I’m not supposed to be pressed into these large crowds. Why, when I was last in a group this big, I got lost for several hours while Master Owen had to track me down, and it was almost night before - -
PADME
You’re handling it fine, 3PO. Now, help me look for Anakin.
C-3PO
I am looking forward to seeing Master Anakin again, Mistress Padme. I feel a great swell of pride whenever I spend time with him. He is, after all, the man who built me, and as you can tell from my continued performance as a diligent practitioner of human/cyborg relations, he is quite the adept mechanic. Why I wouldn’t be suppressed if - -
PADME
Look, 3PO, there he is!
Padme spots Anakin proudly marching past the crowd, smiling broadly and waving to the masses.
C-3PO
Why, it is Master Ani! Oh, Master Anakin! Master Anakin, over here!
Anakin spots Padme and 3PO, and his smile gets even larger. He waves to them, and they wave back eagerly.
C-3PO (CONT’D)
Oh, he sees us! I can’t wait to return to the apartment with Master Anakin...without all this noise!
PADME
Me too, 3PO...me too.
To be Continued in Part 2!
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