Title: A Master's Death
Author: Hieiko
Fandom: Star Wars
Characters: Anakin, Palpatine?
Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars.
Notes: Written for the pt100 "Murder/Killing" challenge.
Summary: RotS AU. Anakin reacts differently after Mace Windu is killed.

Palpatine increased the intensity of his Force lightning, and flung Mace Windu out the window. His face twisted into a parody of a smile. "Power! Unlimited power!" he declared.

"Yes," came the surprising reply from Anakin Skywalker. "It is."

Then suddenly Palpatine found himself run through by a blue lightsaber. He managed to croak out, "Why?"

Anakin's eyes blazed fiery yellow, but his voice was cold. "It's the way of the Sith."

As Palpatine died, Anakin heard a voice behind him. "Well done, Lord Vader."

Vader turned around and sneered at his fellow Sith Lord. "Don't patronize me, Lord Tyranus."