Jedi Storytime: The Three Jedi-Teers

Coronation Day

Padme looked at herself in the mirror as Caroline helped her do the final fitting on her gorgeous Naboo blue and gold royal gown. Her older sister Sola came in and looked at how beautiful she was.

"Happy birthday, sister." Sola said. "Naboo is very lucky that it will soon call you its queen."

Padme, however, was very anxious.

"I don't know if I can do this." Padme said. "With all that's happening... I'm wondering if maybe we should postpone the-"

"Padme, there's no time for that kind of talk." Caroline said. "A queen does not cower in fear. Wherever Boba is now, he needs you to step up and become queen. Naboo needs a leader to look up to, and you've been training for this your whole life."

Padme was soon escorted to the royal carriage that would bring her to the cathedral where she would be crowned.

Guests from all across the galaxy came out to attend the big coronation day celebration. Everyone was so excited that Princess Padme was about to officially become their new ruler.

Padme stood in her dressing room, doing some last-minute adjustments to her makeup, and was ready to walk down the aisle, when she was approached by Palpatine.

"Captain Palpatine?" said Padme.

"Hello, Princess." Palpatine sneered. And in came Dooku.

Padme gasped and called for the Jedi-teers.

Obi-Wan and a couple other musketeers came at the princess's command, but Palpatine stopped them.

"I wouldn't make another move if I were you." Palpatine said. "Unless you're willing to sacrifice... young Anakin Skywalker."

Dooku pulled in Anakin on his chains. Anakin, muffled by his muzzle, tried to tell the others not to trust Palpatine as he struggled.

"Anakin!" Padme said.

The Jedi-teers got out their lightsabers.

"Release him immediately, Palpatine." Obi-Wan demanded.

"Not to worry, everyone. I am prepared to offer you a deal." Palpatine smirked. "Relinquish the throne to me, Princess, and none of the Jedi-teers try to stop me, and Skywalker will live."

Anakin tried to tell them not to do it by frantically shaking his head and trying to scream from behind his muzzle.

But, just as Palpatine predicted, Obi-Wan couldn't say no to the deal. Neither could Padme.

"If we surrender... you'll let him go?" Padme said.

"After I receive the crown." Palpatine smirked. "I'm waiting for your decision. Tick-tock."

Padme looked at the Jedi-teers.

Padme walked down the aisle, looking terrified as she did. Caroline stood at the altar with Sola and her daughters Princesses Ryoo and Pooja, holding the crown for Padme, but they quickly noticed Padme looked even more nervous than before.

Prime Minister Valorum stood at the altar, ready to commence the coronation.

"People of Naboo, distinguished guests... we are gathered here today in celebration of a momentous occasion. The coronation of our new-"

"Hold on, Prime Minister." Padme interrupted. "I have something to say."

People were confused and concerned when Padme turned to face them.

"My loyal subjects. Friends, family. I regret to inform everyone that for reasons I cannot explain, I will not be able to become queen today." Padme said.