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AU where Anakin sat through one too many of Obi-Wan's and Padmé's rants of how Palpatine is absolutely infuriating and doesn't let them do anything to actually advance the war effort and aid to battle-torn planets because "the Senate will never vote favourably on that" or "this is the will of the Senate" or "i cant see the Senate allowing you to speak on this", and how he never even brings these proposals to the floor unless he's diplomatically forced.
So, when it comes time for Sidious to turn Anakin to the dark side and establish his empire, it goes kinda like this:
Palpatine: you cant trust the order, anakin
Anakin:makes sense
Palpatine: the Senate is compromised
Anakin: i know
Palpatine: the Republic should be ruled by a person with a strong will, capable of bringing peace and justice to it!
Anakin's totalitarian ass: Agreed!!!!!
Palpatine: and with your help, I can be that person!
Anakin:..... no offense, ily man, but you're kinda useless
Palpatine:... What
Anakin: its okay! You just dont have the strong woll that it takes, but i know who has, i'll be right back!
Palpatine: WTF, NO, DONT RUIN MY COUP *pulls out red lightsaber*
Anakin: oh shit *levitates a paper weight and knocks palpatine out with it*
Anakin: ... guess i found the sith master
Anakin:... Now, what to do with this conveniently planned coup....
*five minutes later*
Anakin: so, as the most competent people and the best diplomats i know, how would you two like to flip a coin for who gets to rule the galaxy?
Obi-wan, dragged from the council chambers by the arm:....
Padmé, pregnant and woken up by Anakin dragging Obi-wan to her apartment:....
Anakin: or you guys can share the power, would u like that? I like that idea, i think
Anyways, Palpatine was all talk no action and i think Anakin's diplomat family unit would have clocked that and ranted about it if he didnt look like a maniac out to beat you every time someone mentioned that the Chancellor might be wrong abt smt.