Freedom
Allura
The shuttle ride to Korriban from the Imperial ship was by far the nicest trip I've had since I can remember. No malicious slaver whipping me for falling, the only thing similar was the fear radiating off everyone, even the guards. Apparently dealing with Force-sensitive slaves was a stressful job. I had to fight the smile that threatens to show, as the shuttle landed. I was the third off, wanting to get a good look at my new surroundings. Orange, the sky, the sand, the old monuments, the mountains, the only thing that's not is the modern additions. I hate sand, and by the end, I'll probably hate orange. No wonder Sith are trained here, there's no escape from the hatred and darkness. I am brought out of my musings by a cloaked figure knocking into me, I realized that he was the last to get off the shuttle, so I hurry to the Overseer.
"Ah, the last one to arrive is finally here. I hope you don't think you're special," Overseer Harkun remarked as I joined the group. "It would be a shame if freedom went to your head, or if you somehow got the idea you didn't need to pass your trials to become Sith." the arrogant overseer continues to the rest of the group, "Lord Zash has tasked me with sorting through you gutter trash, to find one worthy of being her apprentice and I intend to do just that." Terror is rolling in waves off my fellow acolytes, I wonder if he knows he's only making us stronger. Harken's smug look falters, when he notices purple sparks surrounding me, he visibly swallows. "The rest of you, cutter trash, know your first assignment, begin while I catch up our latecomer," his smug look coming back as he sees them scatter. When the last one is gone of sight, Harkun closes the distance between us. Griping my chin, he forces me to look at him, his revulsion plainly clear, "Just because you are young doesn't mean your tests will be easy. Your first assignment, slave, is to travel deep within Ajunta's tomb and earn Lord Spindrall's favor. If you survive, meet me in my office in the Sith Academy" He harshly let's go of me, and I quickly leave to calm myself.
As I head down the ramp, I see the tomb I'm meant to enter but between me and the entrance, are hundreds of worm-like creatures with horn-like legs and their circular mouths containing hundreds of teeth. "There called k'lor'slugs." Startled, I look frantically around, to see a young woman heading towards me. She is what all female slaves want to not be, gorgeous. Sandy blonde hair in an intricate braid, piercing blue eyes, and a perfect curvy figure. She smiles at me, gosh even her smile is perfect. "My name is Thea, and I didn't mean to alarm you. I just saw you looking at them and sensed your confusion. Are you also going into Ajunta's tomb?" she says curiously looking at me. After hearing her imperial accent, I can breathe again knowing she isn't in my group. She has been taught to hold herself with confidence and poise, things no one wants in a slave.
I find myself returning her smile shyly, "Yes, I am. I'm looking for Lord Spindrall." With that she brightens, "I've heard crazy things about him, so I wish you luck. I'm going in to get my war blade. What's your name?" she brightly asks me.
"Allura," I cautiously respond.