Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Page #5

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Any suggestions?

ANAKIN:

Finish it off up here.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

That requires too much firepower.

Besides half the fleet would have to

chase it down.

ANAKIN:

Right.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Well, we have to do something.

PALPATINE:

You’re Jedi. Why don’t you use theForce?

Obi-Wan thinks a moment, makes perfect sense.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Anakin?

ANAKIN:

Seems reasonable... I think.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Squad Seven can mop up here. We can beat

the ship to the surface.

ANAKIN:

I’m following your lead, Master.

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EXT. SPACE BATTLE - ABOVE CORUSCANT

Obi-Wan and Anakin’s Starfighters pull away from thecongestion of the battle, nosedive after the crashingCruiser.

INT. ANAKIN’S STARFIGHTER

ANAKIN:

Artoo, see if you can increase the power.

Artoo BEEPS his reply.

INT. OBI-WAN’S STARFIGHTER

OBI-WAN KENOBI

This is going to be close.

ANAKIN:

Just remember, this was your idea.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Actually, it was the Chancellor’s, butpoint taken.

EXT. SKIES ABOVE CORUSCANT - DAY

It’s early morning on the planet and the sky is abrilliant blue as the burning Trade Federation Cruiserplummets towards the ground.

Obi-Wan and Anakin’s Starfighters are now passing theCruiser.

INT. OBI-WAN’S STARFIGHTER

OBI-WAN KENOBI

We are going to make it.

ANAKIN:

But that’s only part of the problemsolved. We still have to stop its

momentum.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

We’ve trained all our lives for a moment

such as this, Anakin.

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EXT. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - CORUSCANT

As luck would have it the Cruiser is headed for a less

populated area of the city planet.

Anakin and Obi-Wan land their Starfighters on a deserted

stretch of warehouses.

Obi-Wan and Anakin pick a spot and gaze up at theincoming disaster.

ANAKIN:

You may want to step aside for this,

Chancellor.

PALPATINE:

Oh, yes, of course. Good luck to youboth.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

There is no such thing as luck where theForce is concerned.

Palpatine hurries off to the shelter of a nearbywarehouse as our two Jedi take their places in the centerof the warehouse row.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Are you ready, Anakin?

ANAKIN:

Ready as I’ll ever be, Master.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Then let’s begin.

The two Jedi close their eyes, extend their arms outward,

connecting deeply with the Force. What they’re about toattempt is a feat very few Jedi have accomplished.

The damaged Cruiser looms large in the sunlit sky, out ofcontrol and certain to destroy.

Obi-Wan and Anakin slowly move their arms to the right,

guiding the burning behemoth towards the warehouses.

The Cruiser obeys their powers, shifts in the sky awayfrom the skyscrapers and towards the Industrial sector.

We see Grievous’s ship coming towards us, massive andbulky, completely on fire as well. It dives at a sharperangle with every second that passes.

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Obi-Wan and Anakin grimace under the incredible strain tomaintain the Force on an object so large.

The Cruiser is in front of them, lined up perfectly withthe strip of ground the Jedi are standing on. The

Cruiser comes in fast, its nose about to make contact

and...

SMASH! The fiery ship impacts the ground, skiddingforward at high speed.

Obi-Wan and Anakin YELL as they counter the ship’smomentum, using all of their powers in the Force toachieve their goal.

Finally the bulk Cruiser comes to a stop, burning like amassive fireball amongst the tiny warehouses.

Chancellor Palpatine emerges from his hiding place.

PALPATINE:

(amazed)

I, I don’t believe it. You did it!

Artoo SQUEALS with excitement.

Anakin and Obi-Wan collapse to their knees, completelyexhausted from the ordeal.

PALPATINE:

Even though I suggested it, I neverthought it possible.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

(catches his breath)

And that, Chancellor, is an example ofthe power of the Force.

PALPATINE:

(grinning)

So it is.

EXT. PLAZA - JEDI TEMPLE - CORUSCANT - DAY

Obi-Wan walks with YODA and MACE WINDU in front of the

massive Temple.

YODA:

A job well done, Master Kenobi.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

It is Anakin you should be thanking. He

was the hero yet again.

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MACE WINDU:

But the death of Count Dooku is an

unfortunate occurrence.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Chancellor Palptine assured me that it

was in self-defense.

MACE WINDU:

And I trust Palpatine as much as aTrandoshan slaver.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Then you do not believe Anakin? Is that

what you’re saying?

They stop walking.

YODA:

It is the Chancellor that mistrust

breeds.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

That reminds me, Palpatine did saysomething rather strange to me. He

referred to Count Dooku as Lord Tyranus.

MACE WINDU:

His Sith title.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Is it possible the Chancellor could haveheard this name elsewhere?

YODA:

Strange that the name he would know.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Only amongst the Council have we evercalled Dooku Tyranus, and even then, not

often.

MACE WINDU:

I don’t think we have anything to worryabout when it comes to Palpatine but merepolitical chicanery.

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Oh, is that all?

YODA:

Ponder this more, we will. Savor this

temporary victory, we must.

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EXT. NABOO GARDENS - CORUSCANT - DAY

Anakin meets with his wife PADME in secret. It’s the

first time they’ve been together in over two months.

They kiss passionately.

ANAKIN:

I’ve missed you so much.

PADME:

(softly)

Anakin.

Anakin looks down at her pregnant belly.

ANAKIN:

How many months?

PADME:

Eight. I’m so excited.

Padme stares at Anakin strangely.

ANAKIN:

What is it?

PADME:

Another scar.

She refers to the light vertical scar on the right sideof Anakin’s face.

ANAKIN:

That’s nothing. I’ve already forgottenhow I got it.

PADME:

How much longer is this senseless wargoing to drag on?

ANAKIN:

Sooner than expected now that Count Dooku

is out of the picture.

They sit down on a bench next to a fountain in thegrandiose style of Padme’s lush home planet.

PADME:

Once our child is born you can’t travelall over the galaxy, Anakin. I need youhere with me.

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ANAKIN:

And I will be, Padme, I promise. Is that

why you’re so nervous lately?

PADME:

Of course it is. You’re a Jedi, Anakin,

and that means you have to go wheneverthey call.

ANAKIN:

I know.

PADME:

Don’t forget, you’re not even supposed tobe in love with me, much less be myhusband.

Anakin strokes her long wavy hair.

ANAKIN:

One day things will be different. We’ll

be able to live out in the open.

PADME:

Once this child is born, every thing willchange, Anakin. Are you ready?

ANAKIN:

(smiling)

I’m ready.

EXT. UTAPAU - LANDING PLATFORM - DAY

A small NEIMOIDIAN SHUTTLE lands. BATTLE DROIDS surround

the ramp as General Grievous descends onto the platform.

SUPER BATTLE DROID G21 approaches.

SUPER BATTLE DROID G21

The planet is secure, sir. The populationis under control.

GENERAL GRIEVOUS

Good. Where is the Separatist Council?

SUPER BATTLE DROID G21

This way, sir...

Grievous takes the elevator to an upper level. He enters

a conference room and presses a series of buttons on thetable, and bows.

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