DARK ILLUSIONSACT IVThe EpiloguePart VIPadme Amidala: But most important of all……this conflict has taken away the one thing I truly care about. None of these things can ever come between me and that which I care about……not this War, not the Jedi Order, not my career in the Senate, not even the Republic. This…I promise you, Anakin.Clone Trooper Zaff: There isn’t anything left on this dreaded planet but bugs and useless droid parts.
Clone Sergeant Airre: Pipe down, trooper. Our orders are to verify the CIS presence has been completely extinguished. I don’t care if it takes the rest of your shortened lifetime, but we will complete our mission.
Clone Trooper Wertz: Just a little bit further……almost there.
Clone Lt. Bevo: Patrols are nearly complete and the supplies are now being loaded, Commander. We just received our new orders and destination.
Commander Cody: Good. Be sure to get an Intel report from Commander Gree before we depart.
Anakin Skywalker: (sigh)Obi-Wan Kenobi: Beautiful night, isn’t it?
Anakin Skywalker: Yes, very peaceful considering the history of this place.
Anakin Skywalker: Any word from the Council?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Not yet. Come…take a walk with me, Anakin.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: I wanted to discuss something with you, but didn’t want to do it in front of the troops, considering the casualties we’ve suffered.
Anakin Skywalker: I understand. What is it, Master?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Why do you think Dooku let that mystery warrior fight you instead of fighting you himself?
Anakin Skywalker: Who understands anything Dooku does. It doesn’t matter. He escaped.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Perhaps that was his intention all along. What if this whole battle was just an exercise…just a way to for him to test us?
Anakin Skywalker: Are you trying to say that Dooku never wanted possession of the Mines? That our troops died for nothing?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Dooku said some things that made me think about this War in a whole new light……about our role in it……and the will of the Force.
Anakin Skywalker: Will of the Force? Nonsense…the galaxy needs us. We have to restore peace and eliminate Dooku and his followers. Sounds pretty simple to me.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Hmph…I wish I had your confidence.
Anakin Skywalker: Come on, Master, don’t get philosophical on me now. Let the Council worry about that stuff. I don’t want to have to rescue you again for the eighth time.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Eighth?! I thought it was the sixth……no wait…seventh…no…you’re right. This would be number eight, wouldn’t it?
Commander Cody: General Kenobi! Sorry to interrupt, but we just received our orders. We’re to set course for Cato Nemodia.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Very well, lets head back to camp.
Commander Cody: Intel reports part of the Separatist leadership is there, specifically Viceroy Gunray.
Anakin Skywalker: Gunray? What about Dooku or Grievous?
Commander Cody: No info on them as of yet. But your new ship did arrive with last supply convoy, General Skywalker.
Anakin Skywalker & Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ship?
Commander Cody: Yes, sir. According to the transmission, the ship is a token of appreciation from the Chancellor.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Palpatine?
Anakin Skywalker: I guess news travels fast…
Commander Cody: Your ship is docked on the far side of platform, General.
Anakin Skywalker: Thanks, Cody. Let’s get going then. The sooner we end this War, the sooner we all go home.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Well, Cody……where’s my ship?
Commander Cody: Ship, sir? We only received one ship.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Of course. In that case, I’ll need to ride with you. Ready for another adventure, Cody?
Commander Cody: Yes, sir!
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Little rest for the weary.
Commander Cody: We wouldn’t want it any other way, sir.
Anakin Skywalker: R2? Is that really you?
R2-D2: wooooooooAnakin Skywalker: Nice to see a familiar face. You wouldn’t happen to still have that holoprojection, would you?
Anakin Skywalker: That’s the one…
Anakin Skywalker: …
Anakin Skywalker: Thanks, R2. Now, let’s get out of here.
R2-D2: WOOOOOOO!Anakin Skywalker: This is where the fun begins!
Obi-Wan Kenobi: ………….
Part VIIPadme Amidala: I feel you, Anakin. No matter where you are, I still feel connected to you somehow. And I remember things…Padme Amidala: …that seem like such a long time ago.Padme Amidala: Ooooohh…
C3-PO: Oh, Ms. Padme! Are you alright?
Padme Amidala: Yes, 3PO……I’m fine, thank you. I’m just feeling a bit tired. Could you prepare my room? I’d like to get some rest.
C3-PO: Oh yes, of course I would, Ms. Padme. It would be my pleasure!
Padme Amidala: Despite all of my misgiving about this conflict, it is important we bring peace back to the galaxy. To reunite the Republic as one entity. To restore the principles of democracy.Padme Amidala: We must…if we are to bring a new hope for the future.The End of DARK ILLUSIONS