Saga Chancellorcide: RotSAU. Anakin killed Palpatine...the method was a little unorthodox. UPDATED 20/7.

Even though I seem "unworthy" of our esteemed author's author-replies ( ) I stand proud and tall and proclaim:

Despite the fact that Obi-Wan currently had an icepack pressed to his head and hadn't quite recovered from his concussion yet, he gallantly tried to act sympathetically.

'Tried' being the key word.

Later Anakin would ask him how in the galaxy giggling ? giggling, of all things ? could be considered 'sympathetic', but for the time being he settled for leaving an imprint of his beautifully polished boot in his former Master's shin before stalking away in a huff.

This is just too funny to be read at work! And Mace's "mood" - Unimpressed! Great!

 

Oh my God! Valairy, I'm so sorry!! I skipped right past your review, and it was the first one there as well! Aw, man, I feel horrible! (This is why I dislike posting on forums...I always miss out on people! ) Hold on just a sec and I'll reply to your review, yes?

Poor Obi indeed! Poor Anakin...not so much this one. XD Thanks for your review, Valairy...I really am sorry about skipping right over you! Forgive me?

Despite the fact that Obi-Wan currently had an icepack pressed to his head and hadn't quite recovered from his concussion yet, he gallantly tried to act sympathetically.

'Tried' being the key word.

Later Anakin would ask him how in the galaxy giggling ? giggling, of all things ? could be considered 'sympathetic', but for the time being he settled for leaving an imprint of his beautifully polished boot in his former Master's shin before stalking away in a huff.

This is just too funny to be read at work! And Mace's "mood" - Unimpressed! Great![/quote]



Lol, thank you. XD I'm glad you're enjoying it!

And congratulations on your fic nominations for the 2010 Saga FanFic Awards!! I'm so happy for you!

 

Mace's mood, Unimpressed. Is that like on those blogs, where posters put their moods up all the time? Except it seems that "Unimpressed" is Mace's only mood!

Love Obi Wan "trying" to be sympathetic. There is no "try," especially if you giggle!

I just love this, and I could have pictured those headlines, boot polish indeed!

 

Lol!! I'm glad you enjoyed. XD Thank you for your review! The next chapter will be up shortly. Cheers!

 

This story is also being posted on FFNet; this particular chapter is the censored/edited version of that one. The one on FFNet has slash relationship implications, however the chapter itself is completely non-explicit and intended for humour purposes only. If you wish to read the non-edited version, you may do so here. This version has no slash implications and is rated K+ /G. Thank you!

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CHANCELLORCIDE

Part Four
In Which The Truth Comes Out (Sort Of)


Naturally, the Republic was in shambles, but no-one doubted the official story for a moment. At least one thing had come out of the Obscene Amount Of Boot Polish Incident, as Obi-Wan was now calling it ? Anakin's hero status was upped even more. He still couldn't decide whether this elevation in the public eye was to serve his ego or his despair and guilt; similarly, he couldn't decide whether it was to Obi-Wan's disapproval or inappropriate amusement. Either way, his former Master's right shin had turned a beautiful shade of blue by the end of the month.

In the meantime, a provisional government of five Senators were quickly elected to look after the Republic in light of Chancellor Palpatine's unfortunate and untimely demise.

("Boot polish," Obi-Wan muttered, and Anakin kicked his shin again.)

He also couldn't decide whether or not it was a good thing that the provisional government consisted of his wife. On one hand, he was very proud of her political achievement, even if it was because he'd accidentally dropped the last Chancellor down an elevator shaft. On the other, it was a bit awkward having to give updates on the war with the rest of the Jedi Council to a heavily pregnant woman who insisted on commencing peace talks. Who also happened to be his secret wife.

Obi-Wan seemed pleased about the developments, which Anakin suspected had more to do with the fact that he had never much liked Palpatine and was happier about the situation than was absolutely necessary.

After a meeting and dinner, Obi-Wan quickly pulled Anakin aside. "Now, Anakin," he began, "it is our responsibility ?"

"Don't you mean resp-resonib-respon ?"

"Oh, shut up, that was your fault anyway. It is our duty to ensure that no harm comes to any members of the provisional government. I know you care deeply for Provisional Chancellor Amidala, but you must not discount the others just for her."

"Fine," Anakin drawled, not really paying attention as he was busy trying to catch his wife's eyes.

"Now, Before I depart, there is just one other instruction from the Council," Obi-Wan informed him. "If any members of the provisional government are ever kidnapped, you are highly advised to keep them away from elevators and to cease polishing your boots ?"

Oops, Anakin thought after Obi-Wan collapsed to the ground with a howl, clutching his shin which cracked suspiciously under Anakin's obscenely polished boot.

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Bail, according to Obi-Wan, was doing a spectacular job of provisional Chancellorship, mainly because Bail's contacts had located Grievous and the Republic was coming on top of the war. Despite his concussion, traumatised lungs, and broken shin, Obi-Wan was the one who managed to bring down Grievous. Anakin privately thought that he could have done a better job in half the time it took Obi-Wan, but it turned out that breaking your former Master's shin had 'conquesences' and had been put on probation for assault.

Padmé, likewise, was doing a spectacular job in her new role as a Provisional Chancellor. Obi-Wan seemed impressed with her, but made his opinions on her sense of fashion quite clear.

"I mean, there is no-one better suited to the role, but really, her clothing just about rivals the hideousness of Palpatine's interior office design."

Attacking the late Chancellor's taste in interior design just because Obi-Wan didn't like him was hardly fair. The man had been embarrassed enough by his death ? no need to dr

 

Hm...maybe my sense of humour is a little off today, but the humour in this piece seemed a bit more forced than in previous parts... It seems to me that Obi-Wan is acting a bit childishly in bringing up the Boot Polish Incident repeatedly (if the number of times that Anakin's boot has met his shin is any indication), and the fact that Anakin managed to break his former Master's shin seems awfully careless (or maybe it wasn't so much carelessness? ) for a Jedi. I guess what bugs me slightly is that in previous parts, the situation was absolutely ridiculous, but in the bizarre case that the Supreme Chancellor actually died in such a manner, everyone still seemed decently in character, whereas Obi-Wan and Anakin seem slightly out of character here.

Having said that, though, there were parts of this piece that I liked very much:

So Anakin isn't the only one keeping secrets!

I love the way Obi-Wan says this so calmly, as though he noticed both "my baby" and "my wife" right from the very beginning - somehow I have the impression that Obi-Wan, like most of us, probably forgot the second thought for a moment while focussing on the words "my baby".

 

They fell silent, Obi-Wan glaring and red-faced and Anakin red-faced and glaring. "Palpatine would have understood," Anakin eventually muttered dejectedly.

"Shame you lost him down an elevator shaft, then."

"Shut. Up."

There you go, Obi-Wan, giving your padawan a hard time. Keep it up.

Valiowk, I think this isn't supposed to be totally IC (in-character) - it's a bit of a parody. Although a SERIOUS version of this event would be fun to compare to this funny version.

Edited to add: read the other version, ha ha. I think, though, I like this one better. It just flows better.

 

Review Replies:

Valiowk: *Shrugs* Eh...well, this is a parody of sorts. I'm not being serious with Obi-Wan and Anakin in this. Trust me, if I wanted them in-character, they would be. XD Nevertheless, I am glad that some parts worked out for you. Thank you for your honest review! I really appreciate you taking the time. I'm also replying to your one on FFNet, so I'll keep more of the discussion for that one. XD Thanks for the warning regarding swear words here! I checked out the list and you're right - the Word is not allowed, and I got rid of it. Strict here, aren't they? XD I'm probably a little too used to the freedom of FFNet. *Evil cackle* Thanks again!!

Valairy_Scot: A serious version of Chancellorcide?! Oh, Gods, Valairy, please don't give me more plot bunnies! I'm already writing two serious AUs of RotS...but darn it, you've got it in my head now. Maybe in a couple of months you'll see a serious version of Chancellorcide up and running. XD Thanks for reviewing! I'm glad you checked out the other version as well. Yes, Obi-Wan and Anakin aren't meant to be totally in-character here...this is really just an excuse to have them act silly. It's fun, especially when I get Obi-Wan to give Anakin a hard time. Cheers!



A massive thank-you to everyone who nominated Chancellorcide in the Best Humor category of the 2010 Saga FanFic Awards! I'm so overwhelmed. *Blushes* You guys are so incredible! Thank you!!!

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA This story's just awesome.

I could so imagine Anakin and Obi Wan talking at the end.

Great story

 

Oh, just saw the categories you qualified in and wanted to wish you - you deserve each and every one (and so, of course, do the other qualifiers, but I'm congratulating YOU here in YOUR story).

Awesome...including Best Author!

 

Love it!

If you do a pm list, could you please add me to it?

 

Love it. How I wish Anakin really had "lost" Palpatine down the reactor shaft.

Love that Luke and Leia were conceived because Anakin is allergic to latex. (Yep, that was it, not an overly-passionate moment on a war break, no sirree...)

And Padme's wardrobe...awesome...