Ditmas

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10 years larer, Szuzanna was the Queen of The United Galaxys Of Caracusa, but she was alone. The king, Seaara died four years earlyer because of a serious illness, so Szuzanna had to rule the union alone. She continued what they started together, and the UGC was growing rapidly. They didnt force anybody to join them, and they werent fighting, and thats why everybody saw the Caracusa as the promise of piece and happyness.
Anakin was still living a secret life with Padme and his son and doughter, and he was a main person in the jedi order, when Szuzanna made a decision. Its time to see her old friend again, and help him to get rid of hi secrets.

Anakins POV

'The Queen of the UGC is coming tomorrow, but she didnt say anything about the reason of her visit.' Said Master Vindo to open the Council meeting. My heart went faster. The Queen of the UGC. Szuzanna.
'Do we have to worry about it?' Asked Yoda, and his eyes met mine.
'I dont know.' Said Master Dereh 'Is it possible that the Queen wants us to join to the union?' Yoda shook his head.
'I dont think so. But i am very curious!'
'And what if she wants to force us?' Derehs words made me angry.
'They never forced anyone to join, why would she wants to force us than?'
'Because we are powerful!' Yoda shook his head again.
'No, she has enough power, she doesnt need us! It must be something else...' he looked into my eyes. '...maybe something personal!' I looked away, but i felt as all the eyes turned to me.

When the Council meeting was finally over, and i wanted to go back to my family, Obi-Van stopped me. I knew exectly what he wanted.
'Master Anakin! I would like to talk to you about something! Do you have somd time?' I crossed my arms.
'You want to talk about Szuzanna, am i right?' His face went serious.
'Yes, exectly.'
'But why? Do you think that she is coming here because of me?' He shook his head.
'I dont know, but you should know something! She is NOT your Szuzanna anymore, Anakin! She is the Queen of the greatest empire that has ever existed, can you understand it?'
'I know that, master!'
'Its not enough! You have to be sure that you wont do anything stupid when she will be standing in front of you!'
'What? What are you scared of? I dont even understand it, master, i have to go!' I tried to pass him, but he grabbed my arm.
'Just be prepaired! Maybe she is not the girl you used to know!'

The next day

Obi vans words echoed in my mind, as we were waiting for Szuzanna in the courtroom of the temple. Everybody was tense, but excited at the same time. It was a meeting with someone we knew, but with a stranger too, and we didnt know what to expect. I wanted to see Szuzanna. My old Szuzanna, but somehow i felt that the woman i will see, is not my friend anymore.
Than the door finally opened up. We stood up, and the room filled with a cold, static energy, as she walked in, followed by two servants.
She was beautiful. She was wearing a long, deep blue dress with long sleeves. There was a wide, silver belt around her waist and her golden hair fall down as a shimmering waterfall. Her face was hard, like the marble, but i could still see her. I could still see the girl i used to train with.
She looked around, and her eyes met mine.
'How nostalgic! You can sit down!' We did what she said, and she was examining us for a while, without a word. The air felt like a frozen lake.
'So...' started Msyter Windu 'What brought you here, majesty?'
'I have an offer. And before you start thinking about how to refuse it, listen!' Her voice was steady and strong, and forced me to respect her.
'We are listening, my Lady!'
'Perfect! You have to know that i am not interested in the Republic, i dont want you to join to the UGC.' Clear surprise went through the room.
'Really? Than what are you interested in, great queen?' Asked Yoda, and Szuzanna smiled.
'I want you to do something, and in return, i offer my help against the rebels. I know that the Republic is still in war, and i can help you to reach the peace!' Every Council member was watching her with worry.
'What do you want from us?' Asked one of them.
'I want you to change one of the jedi rules! Jedis are not allowed to love, i want you to abolish this old rule!' Everybody was cheering in disbelief, and my jaw dropped. She really did it, and for me, i was sure about it. Windu jumped up from his seat, and he was nearly shouting.
'How can you ask this? Changing a jedi rule? You dont have the right to ask such a thing, even if you are a queen!' She laughed.
'Believe me, i have the right to do it! Not becuse i am a queen, but because i am a jedi!' Windu hissed.
'You are not a jedi!'
'You are wrong, do i have to remaind you, that officially, nobody kicked me out of the jedi order?' The room fell silence, and i had to smile. She was right, the expelling ceremony wasnt done. 'Why are you so silente, master?' Windu sat back, and his face went pale.
'Why is it so important to you?'
'Its not your business, but i tell you something now! Maybe you remember the spy who gave me to Hernan! His name was Hadak, and he said something that i still cant forget! He said that lot of jedi has to turn to the dark side, because of the old and stupid jedi rules. He believed that we are the ones who have to change them, and he was right! I ve always known it, i was just waiting for the right time, and this is it!' Windus eyes narrowed.
'And what if we refuse your offer? What would you do?' I saw something shining in her eyes, and she stood up slowly.
'Of course, you can refuse me, you have the right to.' The Council nooded. 'But than, i have to see you as my enemy, do you know what it means? Milliards of soldiers are waiting for my order, just one word, and i will burn down this whole planet, and every single jedi. Do you understand me?' Her words shocked me, i have never heard her talking in this way.
'You really changed a lot....Szuzanna!' Said Yoda, and she smiled to him.
'No, i didnt. It was always me, you were just too blind to see it!'
'Dont forget that you are in the jedi temple! Its not easy to destroy!' She laughed up.
'Master Windu, you keep forgeting that i was once a jedi, i know the week points of this building!' I saw that he had to press the edge of the iron desk.
'At least, dont forget that you are here, nearly alone, and i wander how fast your soldiers are!' Szuzannas smile faded, and anger filled her eyes.
'Are you threatening me, jedi?' She hissed, and i felt a wave of heat on my back. I turned around, and i saw as the window was red, and the glass was melting. 'Do you really think that the Force is enough strong to kill me? I just need to imagine, and you are dead! I asked one simple thing, and your planet can stay independent. Or i will destroy you! Decide!' Long minutes of deep silence filled the air, while Szuzanna was staring directly into my eyes. She was really different, that wasnt her, that was a Queen. Padme was a Queen before, of course, but she was different. She ruled a small planet, while Szuzanna had much more power, and it was scary.

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