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Thank you to everyone who submitted their questions! The items below were commented/sent to me via DM's/ or directly asked to me by my friends lol. Also it is a good space for me to clarify some things.

Please let me know if something is not clear enough! Just keep in mind that chronologically, this comes after Chapter 16. HOWEVER, this is like an extra thing, breaking the fourth wall type of thing. In chapter 17 the characters are not going to "remember"/ be aware that they did an interview. Idk if it 's clear.

Hope you like it!

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— Is it on? Is it already recording- Oh, yes, yes it is. We're ready to roll, captain. —Echo put his thumb up.

—I'm not doing this. —Rex rolled his eyes. — Talk to Fives.

Fives was fixing his armor like he had a tie on in front of a mirror. He turned around and faced the camera with a big smile.

—We're ready! — Fives ran to be behind the camera and took a seat next to Rex. —Ok, so who's going first?

—Maybe we can call Emperor Jinn first? —Echo suggested.

— Yes, let's do that. Emperor Jinn, you can come in now! —Qui-Gon entered the room with a warm grin and sat on the stool in front of the camera, a white screen on his back.

—So...—He rubbed his palms together. —What's this little project over here? —He put his hands on his knees and stared at Rex for answers.

—Ask those two.—Rex pointed annoyed.

—We're doing interviews, we think it will be a great campaign for the Empire! —Echo winked, trying to hide his cold sweat.

—Ok... did you talk to our PR departme- —Qui-Gon was interrupted by the other enthusiastic clone.

—Yes, of course, of course. First question. —Fives checked his notepad. — Why did you turn to the dark side?

—Ummm... well, it's very medieval to divide the Force in a light side and in a dark side. We fall into an ultimate ambiguous dichotomy that doesn't allow individuals to fully comprehend and interact with the absolute power the Force has to offer- —Echo began to yawn. — I was tired of the old fucks of the Council and the dark side has cooler tricks. Next. —He finalized with a glare.

—What makes you think you're a suitable emperor? —Fives asked nervously. —It's not me! It's in the notepad. —Qui-Gon chuckled.

— I consider myself to be a very focused person. I will not rest until I've achieved all of my goals. But I also think that my ability to understand basic human behavior differentiates me from other types of rulers. I'm not here solely on a hunger for power, I actually think I can do a better job as an Emperor than the Republic ever did.

—Can you refer to the most recent rumor about a loose Jedi in the Rebellion? —Fives pointed an imaginary microphone to Master Jinn.

—No comments. —He squinted his eyes.

—Okay... last question. You can only choose one of your apprentices to remain by your side: who are you choosing?

—Why would I have to choose? —He knitted his brows.

—It's part of the question, just answer. —Fives pressured.

—I need more context, is it a life or death situation...? Or-

—Exactly, all of them are hanging from a cliff and you can only save one. Who are you picking?

—I think I've trained them well enough to save themselves from that type of scenario-

—Emperor Jinn, please, just answer the question. —Fives sighed tired.

—Fine. —He huffed. —I don't like to think about stuff like that, but I'll choose who has proven their loyalty to me the most or the one that is more useful to me. —He shrugged his shoulders. —But I'm counting that I'll never have to make that decision.

—Thank you so much for your time, Master Jinn. That would be all. —Qui-Gon nodded kindly and left the room with Rex following his trail, insisting that he had to talk to the Emperor about some urgent matters.

—Ok, Echo, who's next?

— Master Kenobi.

— MASTER KENOBI, YOU MAY COME IN! —Fives yelled.

—Was the yelling necessary? —He groaned and sat on the same spot as Qui-Gon.

—Absolutely, sir. —Fives nodded firmly.

— Can I know now what I am here? —Kenobi crossed his arms, defeated.

—We are here just to ask a couple of questions. So the people know better who Obi-Wan Kenobi is. —Fives made dramatic hand gestures when saying Obi-Wan's name.

—But I have no interest in people knowing me. —He scrunched his face.

—It didn't seem like that when you were flirting with the Senators in the last Grand Convocation...—Fives said ironically with an accusatory gaze.

—Can we please get this thing moving? I have a lot of stuff to do. —He smiled fakely.

—Fine. Number one: Is the beard real? —Fives asked curiously.

—Ah, yes... Who asked that? —Obi-Wan furrowed his eyebrows in confusion.

—Someone. Number two: Why do you say "Hello there" so much? —Fives scratched his chin.

— I don't know... I just like it. Why are my questions such nonsense? —Obi-Wan complained.

—They're not! Next one: Do you use your Sith name, Darth Rakkaus, often?

—Only when we conquer a new planet or maybe in a political event. Mainly in situations I need to assert dominance or I want my identity to be as secretive as possible. On a daily basis not so much. —He explained.

—Good answer. There has been many speculations about you and Phoenix as a romantic item. Can you address these rumors? —Fives squinted his eyes with fervor.

—What?! No, that's a hard no. She's like my little sister. No, no, no. Not at all. —Obi-Wan cringed at the question. — Who thinks that about us?

—You would be surprised. — Fives whispered and moved to stare directly into the camera. — That forehead kiss was suspicious as fuck, man...

—It was a little gesture! —Obi-Wan huffed incredulously. —And how did you see it?

—I'm the one asking the questions! Who's your best friend: Emperor Qui-Gon or General Skywalker? It's okay to see neither.

—I will not answer that question, they're both my brothers. —Obi-Wan glared.

Echo moved the camera to focus on Fives again.

—Cody will be very disappointed in this answer. —Fives whispered. Echo twisted back and caught a frame of Obi-Wan rolling his eyes. —Can you confirm the rumors that you and the Duchess of Mandalore are currently in a relationship?

— We're most certainly not. —Obi-Wan's face shook in hatred. — I'm calling this off. And make sure that any rumor about me and the Duchess of Mandalore will be shut down!

—Wait, Master Kenobi, just one more question! —Fives begged.

—What, Fives?! —He was about to leave, hand on the doorknob.

—What products do you use in your beard? —Fives pushed.

—Fives, are those your questions? —Obi-Wan put his hand on his hip.

—Yes... —He looked down. Obi-Wan sighed.

—Argan oil at night. —And he left.

—Nice, you upset him. —Echo scolded.

—I needed to know! Oh, yay, next is General Skywalker! General, you may come in!!!

—Hey, hey, what's up, man? — Anakin greeted Fives with a familiar handshake, showing their mutual appreciation. — Echo, all good? Do I sit here? Yes? Okay. So, why am I here again? —Fives rolled his eyes. Did no one receive the memo?

—We're conducting some interviews so people get to know all of you better-

—So I have to sit here and talk about myself? —Anakin asked.

—Basically, yes...

— Great! Shoot away. What do the people want to know? —He raised his shoulders in a cocky way.

— Well...—Fives spoke in a high pitched voice. —The first thing people asked the most is about you and... mmm... senatoramidala. —He mumbled quickly.

—About what? I couldn't hear you. —Anakin leaned in to understand better.

— Your relationship with... senaatoramidala. —He repeated with the same speed.

—Fives! I can't understand you! Talk better, soldier! —Anakin growled. Fives let go of the air he anxiously inhaled.

—The people want to know about your romance with the current Senator of Naboo, Padmé Amidala. More specifically, is it true that she was pregnant during your relationship? And did she give birth to twins? —Fives hid behind his notepad.

—What?! Where do you get these questions from?— Anakin knitted his eyebrows dramatically.

—I said the same! —Obi-Wan shouted from the aisle.

—That 's false. To everyone at home, I did not impregnate anyone nor do I have children. —He pointed menacingly at the camera.

—But do you admit that you had a solid relationship with Senator Padmé Amidala? — Echo dug further.

—I mean... yes, we dated for a few months...—Anakin scratched his head.

—Months or years? —Echo pressured.

—Does it matter? —Anakin's voice got deeper.

—How serious was it? Is there an opportunity for you two to get back together? —Fives fired back.

—Kind of serious...Well, as serious as it can get... Ugh, I don't even know why I'm talking about this! Let's move on to another question. —Anakin crossed his arms defensively.

— Echo, camera at me... Here. We'll circle back to this question later. —Fives promised. Echo focused once again on Anakin. — There's also the recurrent question of if you know a certain padawan Tano? A-Ahssss-oka? Ahsoka? Am I saying this, right? Ahsoka Tano?

—Yes. —Echo confirmed.

—Well, do you?

—The name sounds familiar... I think she was Plo Koon's padawan. —Anakin stared at the ceiling, remembering the information. —A togruta, right? —Echo nodded. —Then yes, I knew her. I think she perished besides him in Order 66.

—But did she? —Fives turned around the camera aggressively. —As far as we know, there may be a Jedi out there... Could it be this Ahsoka Tano? —Fives got closer to the camera, creating a dramatic effect. However, his face started to deconfigurated as his air supply shortened, thanks to Anakin's force choke.

—Stop spreading fucking lies, Fives. You're pissing me off. I think you've done that quite frequently these days... —Anakin pushed him to the ground with yellow eyes. His features showed that the choking of the clone could have more to it than just the uncomfortable question. Fives stood up while coughing and sat back in his chair.

—I apologize, General. —Fives fixed his armor. —Do you prefer to be called General Skywalker or Darth Vader?

—Depends on the context, but I will respond to both.—Anakin assured, the color of his eyes going back to normal.

—Do you like your Sith name?

—Yes, very much. Ask anyone, they know who Darth Vader is. —He said smugly with an attitude.

—That's power right there. Ummm.... okay. This next question is from an external source. It says: Is there something going on with you and Phoenix? Answer honestly.

—Was the "answer honestly" in the question? —Anakin raised his eyebrow.

—Yes, yes it was. —Anakin hummed suspiciously in response.

—No, there's nothing going on with me and Darth Phoenix. —Anakin finally answered, stiffened.

—People are really interested in getting an honest answer-

—Why do I have this image of a manwhore? —Anakin asked, offended.

—Because you are! —Obi-Wan yelled.

—Fuck off! Weren't you busy? —Anakin shouted back. —I will not give further comments about this topic. —He talked to the camera.

—Noted. —Echo directed the camera to his brother and Fives just shook his head unconvinced. — Is there a reason why people are asking about what would you do if you ever see Maul...? —Fives dragged his words as he checked the notepad. His irises turned yellow once more.

—No, I wouldn't know anything about that-

—Wait! Is it because of what Phoenix said the other night? —Echo laughed. Anakin blushed.

—No, soldier. —Anakin said through gritted teeth. —But in case Maul is watching this, man, you better watch out, because the minute I see you, I will put one of your ridiculous horns so far up your ass, you will shit popsicles.

—Okay... Thank you so much, General Skywalker. Charming as always. —Anakin winked at the camera and stood up, not without flexing to the camera first and he exited the room. —Last one...Oh, it's General Phoenix. —Fives whispered.

—Bro, why are you blushing?

—Shut up. I'm not blushing.

— Then call her.

—Could you?

—Why me? —Echo frowned.

—It's just-

—I'm here! I'm here! Sorry for the delay, guys! —Y/n entered the room and sat on the stool, and fixed her hair, which was a mess after running.

—D-Don't worry, G-General. We're doing some int- —Fives started to explain.

—Oh, yes! I read the memo. What do you need? — She smiled sweetly at the clones and Fives almost combust.

—I-I, well, umm... wait, where are your questions? —Fives hyperventilated while Y/n looked at him with compassion, fully aware of the crush the man had.

—I'll take over. Here. —And Echo gave Fives the camera. —So, General Phoenix... First up, how many clothes do you own? —Echo asked hesitantly, not sure the question was correct. Y/n chuckled.

—I do own a lot of pieces of clothing. I love to have different options, in suits, in pajamas, in stay-at-home outfits... —She grinned and Fives gulped.

—Okay. Good to know. Is Phoenix your real name?

—It's my Sith name. Correct. —She smiled politely.

—But is it your real name? Phoenix... Palpatine? —Echo asked once more, scared of upsetting her.

—Let's just leave it at that. My Sith name, okay? However, you can call me that on a regular basis. —She answered, trying to send Echo a hint to stop pushing it.

—Sorry, General. Now the second part of the question: How did you land on that name?

—It was a collaborative work with Qui-Gon. As my Master, he was the one that must have baptized me as a Sith Lady, however, he was really receptive to my suggestions. —She nodded.

—That's really sweet. —Echo said with a tilted head. He then proceeded to read the following question but before asking it, he looked up to Fives and glared at him. — People would like to know better about your relationship with Darth Maul.

—Oh, okay. I saw that one coming. Ummmm, first of all, it wasn't a relationship per sé. We were friends who would occasionallyyyy... —she made a hand gesture as she thought of a correct word to use— hook up, you might say? —She made a funny grimace.

— Like friends with benefits? —Echo suggested. Y/n clapped and pointed at him excitedly.

—Exactly! That's the concept.

—Good, good. —He wrote the information on the paper. — Do you still keep in touch with him?

—Not really. But we left it on friendly terms.

—We were required to ask you about what you think will happen if Maul and General Skywalker meet...? —Y/n widened her eyes.

—I don't think that would be a good idea... —She gave the camera a forced grimace.

—What do you think would happen?

—Two man childs fighting? —She raised her eyebrows dramatically. —Nothing good can come out of there. — she finalized while shaking her head.

—Who do you think would win? —Echo asked gossipily.

— Can I say no comments? —Echo nodded. —No comments. —From behind the camera, Echo articulated "Maul?" voiceless and Y/n nodded subtly.

—Okay... People are wondering, why is your lightsaber different from the rest? The double blade is purple, shouldn't it be red like the others?

—There's no further explanation other than purple is my favorite color. —She shrugged her shoulders.

—Really? No magical explanation? No "the Krystal found me" and shit? —Fives questioned.

—Not really. I like purple, so I grabbed the purple kyber crystals.

—Interesting. Would you change them?

—Mmm, I'm not sure. I appreciate the individuality it gives me... Like, those sabers are mine, you know? They represent... me.—She said with a sad voice, but quickly recovered. —Let's move on, please.

—Sure. Are your shields as strong as you think? —Echo's burning gaze traveled through the camera.

—Yes... why the question...? —She knitted her brows.

—It came from an internal source. We were asked to confirm that. —Y/n rolled her eyes, knowing exactly who the internal source was.

—Let's put it like this, nothing leaves my mind unless I intend to. —She pointed at her forehead.

(Ok, so clarification here. Phoenix it's SURE that her shields are really strong, they really are! And of course the whole shower thing was intentional, but let's not forget that when she is horny they tend to weaken, allowing Anakin to hear certain things without her noticing, but she doesn't know that yet).

—Great! I think that for now we have enough material. Thank you so much, General! —Echo thanked her.

—My pleasure! Evening, boys. Goodbye Fives. —She smirked at the clone and he almost melted into a puddle.

—B-Bye, General...

—Now, let's shut this down. —Echo's face appeared on the screen, in a really uncomfortable proximity which caused his breath to cloud the camera until everything turned black.

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Hiii! I was going to include myself in the narrative as well but it was getting too long! So I'll answer my questions here!

Q: Favorite Star Wars character?

A: Anakin Skywalker! <3 My golden boy is my number 1, forever and ever! Second place is really tight between Han Solo and Obi-Wan Kenobi. :)

Q: Favorite Star Wars movie?

A: Revenge of the Sith! Sorry for being too predictable!

Q: What gave you the idea to create Phoenix?

A: Well, Phoenix as a book, basically, I love creating scenarios in my head and as I digged deeper in the SW fandom and discovered all of these creators and novels, I thought maybe I could try and write something. I thought: Maybe someone would like it! So I just put myself out there I guess hahaha.

To create the plot, I just KNEW Qui-Gon Jinn had to be alive. And you know that thing where everyone agrees (including myself), that if Qui-Gon would have survived, nothing would have gone wrong. So I started to play with this idea in my head and I asked myself: What if everything would have gone worse? The versatility of the character of Qui-Gon definitely allowed me to bend him in different directions and his personality as a gray Jedi was the perfect foundation of my Emperor Jinn. So yeah, everything just fell into place around this main idea.

Now, Phoenix as a character, well, who doesn't love a strong female character? She's my little escape from reality <3 I wanted a powerful protagonist who would match Anakin's energy in the dark side. From the beginning, I knew Phoenix had to be this force of nature, but always keeping in mind her backstory. Balancing those two things has been one of my toughest challenges in this story, but I'm very happy with the way she is evolving!

Q: Will Cal be in this story?

A: I really don't want to give any spoilers. As you can see, many answers were really vague in the interview because maybe I'll use them later in the plotline. But I will answer this one:

No. Sorry, love :(

Q: Will Anakin and Phoenix have a happy ending?

A: No comments. (I feel like that's a spoiler :/ ).

Q: Will you write any more books besides Phoenix?

A: Yes! I truly want to! But I think it would be better for me and you guys, if I focus myself on one book at a time :) I already have two strong plotlines for future books :)

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Thank you so much for reading!!! I hope you enjoyed reading this fun little activity. I'm obsessed with celebs doing interviews, so this was amazing to write! If you liked the format of it, you can check out my WIRED: Autocomplete interview with Hayden Christensen one shot in my Imagines book :)

Feel free to ask anything else if you don't understand certain things of the plotline :)

Take care, sweeties! Until Friday!

(I'm going back to my old schedule, finally!)

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