Fatal Love
By ThrawnAgent84
NOTE- This story is a FanFic that features characters, locations, and technology mentions that are copyrighted to George Lucas and LucasFilm as well as Original Characters that I invented. I gain no profit from this and I want to thank George Lucas for the brilliant creation that we call Star Wars.
Caution- This story features sexual content and may not be suitable for younger readers.
Chapter One- Revelations
Marilia hid behind a corner as blaster bolts flew past her head. Her hair singed and her face covered over with dust. She took a quick look behind the corner. The pirates were putting up a strong offensive but seemed a little sluggish due to the coldness of the surface of Csilla. She felt out in the force and decided it was time to strike, unhitching her lightsaber, she charged out from the corner, and ran straight towards the party of pirates. They were down within minutes, except for one, and he was too badly injured to escape.
Marilia pulled out her comlink and keyed it for Base Command. "Marilia calling Base Command, Base Command can you read me?"
"Yes, we hear you loud and clear. What's the situation?" A voice came back.
"A party of 5 pirates. All dead except for one. I request for pick up for the survivor. Survivor will need medical attention. Marilia out."
"Request confirmed, Miss Marilia. We will be sending a medical unit to you right away. Base Command over and out."
Marilia signed off and put the comlink back in her utility belt. She switched her lightsaber off as she looked at the survivor. He was holding his right leg as he looked up at Marilia.
"A human protecting the Chiss? Heh, now I've seen everything. What will happen now?" The pirate asked in a rough voice.
"You will be taken to medical bay and then interrogated. What did you hope to achieve with the raid?" Marilia felt out with the force. The pirate was no longer a threat but still precautions had to be taken.
"You know, the usual. Weapons and valuable things that one could get rich off of."
The door behind them hissed open. There was the Medical Unit and about 4 Chiss soldiers. As the Medical Unit placed the injured pirate on a stretcher, the soldiers placed binders on the outlaw's hands, and the group headed back into the main compound.
Marilia started to follow behind them but felt a familiar presence. As the group made the turn to the Medical Bay, Marilia noticed Aristocra Formbi standing far ahead near the diplomatic section. Marilia started to walk towards him as she took off her heavy jacket. She had on darkish yellow robes and black boots. Her long brown hair pulled behind her and her bangs out in front. As she reached the Aristocra, he held out his hand to her, and she took it.
"Do you need to go with them?" He asked as he gave her hand a squeeze.
"No, security can take it from here. How is the shuttle to Sarvchi coming?"
"There has been a little set back." He stated as he stopped and turned towards Marilia.
"What kind of set back?" Marilia asked.
"I'll tell you but now we must get back to Farlia."
"How is Farlia doing? When I left she was still asleep in her crib" Marilia asked as they continued towards their living space in the Diplomatic section.
"She is awake now and the nanny is caring for her until our return. The setback is that it seems that the Emperor will be making a visit here and has requested your presence. He will be arriving in 2 standard days from now." Formbi said and gave a deep sigh.
Marilia looked at her husband in a look of surprise and then gave a nod of her head. "When did you hear this?" She asked nervously.
They had reached their living space and entered. Both sat down on the couches in the entry way.
"I received the call this morning from the Emperor himself. He stated that he is coming here to not only to collect you but me as well. He said of a big announcement. Before I could ask what it was, he switched off." Formbi stated as he seemed to look out into space.
"We have known that this day would come sooner or later. It's been over 3 years and there would be no way that he would keep me here for any longer. With you, I don't know what he wants unless he still blames you for his brother's death." Marilia said as she noticed the nanny appear in the other room holding Farlia.
"Well, anyway we need to come up with a plan but that can wait for now. We need to see to Farlia and let the nanny go to prepare dinner." Formbi said as both of them stood up and headed towards the nanny.
It was just over 3 years ago that Marilia first set foot on Csilla. Emperor Thrawn had stationed her there to both help protect the Chiss but also as an informant. Her job was to let him know what was going on within the Chiss Ascendancy. Her post was a top aide to Aristocra Chaf'orm'bintrano and every 5th day she would send her report back to Coruscant. It was clear that the Aristocra wasn't all too happy about her presence but it was at a dinner party for all the families that changed all that. Marilia had arrived in a long green dress and a golden broach. Part of her long hair pulled back with a gold clip and the rest lying over her shoulders. The Aristocra was so taken with her that he had asked her to dance. From there it turned to occasional dinners together alone to public outings together. Until the next year they had married and within a year after that their daughter Farlia was born. Farlia was special since it was impossible for a Human and Chiss to biologically have a child without some help from Bio-Engineering. Despite programming the pregnancy to be like a normal human one, Farlia was born as a Chiss as was planned.
All during this time, they had to be careful, and they took the right precautions. Marilia kept in touch with Coruscant often giving false reports. Both kept their marriage a secret from the Emperor. It was hard since Marilia was Thrawn's top agent and that placed a lot of responsibility on her shoulders since the Emperor could call her up at any moment. It seemed though that despite their precautions, the Emperor had found out, and that didn't surprise Marilia. Thrawn always had a way to figure things out. They had only 2 full days to figure something out for themselves.
As Marilia held the 1 and a half year old Farlia, she thought of something. She turned to Formbi, who was at his desk going over some last minute schedule changes for the Emperor's visit.
"I thought of something, my love. Well, on how to hide Farlia's identity, anyway." Marilia said.
"What's that?" Formbi said as he placed the datacards on the desk and went to join Marilia on the couch, this time in the living room. He sat down and held out his hands to take Farlia. Farlia started to reach towards Daddy as Marilia gently gave her over to Formbi.
"Well, you know, your niece Feesa and her husband have been trying for a child for some time now. Right?"
"Yes. I think I know where you are going with this. We give them Farlia to protect and then just have them say that they adopted. Great idea, I'll go right now and ask them on comm. I know Feesa won't refuse." Formbi said as he got up still holding Farlia.
As he left, Marilia reached out in the force to try to touch the future. As she went deeper into meditation a vision came to her.
Marilia watched herself and Formbi running down a hallway that looked like the inside of the Imperial Palace on Coruscant. All of a sudden a blaster bolt struck Formbi in the back and he went flying forwards. Marilia caught him as she wrapped her arm around him to brace him. They continued to run until they ducked behind a corner. There Marilia laid Formbi down and rested his head on her lap. Formbi's eyes barely open and his body starting to go limp, he was able to say one last thing. As he tried to reach his hand up to her face, he said "I love you." His hand fell to the floor before it could reach her face and his eyes closed for the last time.
"She agreed, Mar." Formbi said using his nickname for her; breaking Marilia's connection to the force. "Honey, what's wrong?" He said as he sat down again beside her.
"Nothing, just something I saw in the force." She said. She couldn't face to look at him fearing that she'll start to cry. It took her a long while but she was able to compose herself again and finally she was able to look at him. "I'm ok, dear."
Marilia reached out for his one hand and held it tightly. She noticed that Farlia wasn't in his arms anymore. She reached out in the force and sensed her in her crib asleep again. The Nanny had gone home hours ago.
"I just feel like going to bed, honey. I'm not feeling well." Marilia said as she got up. Formbi got up as well and placed his hand on her shoulder.
"Ok, Marilia. I'll join you as well. Are you sure you're ok?"
"Yes, I will be better in the morning."
Both went to their bedroom and got ready for sleep. As they lay in bed together, Marilia was already asleep and now it was only Formbi who was awake. He wouldn't have been concerned if it wasn't for Marilia holding him tighter than she normally would.
There came a beeping sound from the side table. Marilia woke up and noticed her holo-comm unit about to fall off the table. She got a start when she noticed where the call was originating from. She quickly got up and ran to a private room. As soon as she closed the door, she keyed it to answer, and was surprised to find who it was.
"Aw, Marilia. What took you long to answer?" Emperor Thrawn inquired.
"Nothing, Sir. I was just asleep." Marilia said trying to sound as calm as possible. She could hear Formbi in the next room getting out of bed. "It won't happen again, Sir."
"Good, as I am sure you already know, I will be arriving there within less than 2 days now. You will be reassigned as my personal agent. I have chosen you to be my sole agent. That being said, you will be by my side at all times, and you will take orders strictly from me. Understand?"
"Yes, Sir. Thank you, Sir." Marilia said. She got a start when she noticed Formbi coming through the door. He quickly noticed what was going on and backed out silently.
"Anything wrong, Marilia?" Thrawn asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Nothing, Sir. I just thought I heard a knock on the door."
"Good. I'll see you soon, Marilia." Thrawn said as he switched off.
As Marilia put her holo-comm on the nearest table, Formbi came back into the room, and he looked nervous.
"Anything?"
"Yeah, a promotion. He wants me to be his sole personal agent. Meaning I'll be by his side all the time."
"Great, did he mention me at all?"
"No, maybe you'll get called next." Marilia said as she stood up. "You better go to the office and get those fake adoption papers written up."
"Good idea. What will you do?" Formbi asked
"I'll stay here until your return and take care of Farlia. I think I'll meditate until she wakes up." Marilia said as she got close to Formbi. She took his hand and then pulled him close. They hugged and kissed.
Both went back to the bedroom and dressed in their usual outfits. Marilia saw Formbi off to the office as she closed the door behind him. She sensed that Farlia will sleep for a few more hours. The nanny was off today and so it was up to Marilia to take care of the house. She closed Farlia's door halfway and went to the living room. Once there she started to meditate.
Marilia felt out in the force, going deeper into it, and reaching far beyond Csilla. She could feel the force pulling her towards something. Then suddenly a voice called out to her.
"Marilia, it's Luke, meet me on Sarvchi, as soon as possible. I'll be waiting."
Marilia's concentration with the force was broken just after she confirmed that she'll be there. Farlia had woken up and was now crying. Marilia walked fast to Farlia's side and picked her up to calm her. There was some left over soup that she could warm up for Farlia.
After Farlia was fed, she was running around the house, and playing with her toys. It was a few hours until Formbi finally came home.
"I have the papers ready, honey." Formbi said as he came closed the door behind him. Farlia had ran to greet him and he scooped her up in his arms.
Marilia approached him and placed her hand on his shoulder. "Honey, we need to talk. Come sit down."
"Alright, but I'm not sure if I'm going to like what you're about to say." Formbi said.
They both sat down and Farlia got down. She started to run around again and then settled to play with her pile of toys.
"I need to go to Sarvchi tonight as soon as possible. I might not get back until tomorrow but don't worry, I'll be back in time to see Farlia off." Marilia said taking Formbi's hand in hers. She didn't need the force to tell that he was shocked.
"Why, do you have to go to Sarvchi? Is it something you saw in the Force?"
"Yes, I'll be meeting with an old friend but I'm not sure if I should tell you who it is."
"Marilia, you know we don't keep secrets. Who is it?" Formbi said as he looked at Marilia with the look of curiosity and also a little annoyance.
"Luke Skywalker" Marilia said waiting for the reaction.
"Luke Skywalker!" Formbi said nearly shouting. He lowered his voice. "What would he be doing on Sarvchi and anyway, I thought he was dead?"
"I hid him there about 2 years ago. Thrawn only said he was dead to discount him if he would ever try to make trouble. People would just think he's just some crazy guy claiming to be Luke Skywalker. Luke was on the run when I first met him about two years before I came here. He had lost everybody in the war and instead of capturing him, I told him of Sarvchi. That there was isolated places there that nobody would look for him there. He knew of my work with Thrawn and was a little hesitant but I guess he felt that I wasn't going to betray him, he took my advice. He has been there since. Thrawn still doesn't know about his whereabouts."
"I can understand Thrawn not knowing but why did you keep it from me?"
"I kept it from you so, if asked you would be totally clueless, and would not be held accountable, if Luke was discovered."
"Can I come with you?"
"I'm sorry, honey but no. It would be better for you to stay here and keep up with the official stuff to not create suspicion plus anyway somebody needs to be here with Farlia." Marilia said a little sad. "I'm sorry, that I kept that secret from you but I only did for your protection."
"I understand, my dear." Formbi said as he held her hand up to his mouth and kissed it.
An hour later she was on her way to Sarvchi. She sent Luke a message through the force that she was on her way. She keyed her navi-computer to the right coordinates and decided to do a mini-jump to make it a fast trip. She needed to get back in time to say bye to Farlia.
She got out of the mini jump to see the greenish blue orb of Sarvchi quickly coming up in her viewport. She remembered on one of their first dates, Formbi had taken her to the ocean side and they had a picnic. Marilia almost sighed thinking of those years. What was she going to do? Maybe Luke will be able to help. She entered the atmosphere and within minutes the ship was flying low over the terrain. She felt Luke's guidance to a break in the trees. It was just twilight, the stars just peeking out, and landing was going to be tricky. After a couple initial bumps, the ship finally made touch down, and Marilia lowered the ramp. She felt Luke's presence nearby as she released her crash mesh.
She stepped out of the ship and noticed a hooded figure coming towards her. Luke lowered his hood, his sandy blonde hair grayed a little around the edges but the fire was still in his eyes.
"Marilia, good to see you again. I'm sorry that I rushed you here. I know it's a real sensitive time for you."
"It's ok, Luke. I think that we need all the help that we can get. Thrawn plans on taking me off Csilla."
"I felt a deep disturbance in the force and it came from you, what is the situation?" Luke said looking at her questioning. It seems that he can already guess what's going on.
"The Aristocra and I are married and we have a young daughter together. Thrawn is calling me back to Coruscant and he is coming personally to collect me. I think he knows but I don't know how. I can't leave Formbi and Farlia, our daughter but I have no choice for their safety. I had a vision that Formbi was killed in some short of escape. I don't know what to do Luke. As far as Farlia goes, she will be staying with Formbi's one niece and they will pretend that she is their adoptive child."
She could see that Luke had a look of surprise at the news but he just sat there thinking it through.
"Marilia, go with Thrawn, I feel that Formbi will be going with you. Farlia will be safe, don't worry. Marilia, can you contact, Formbi on a secure channel?"
"Sure, on my ship." Marilia said leading the way.
A few minutes they were on board the ship and Marilia was punching in the codes for Formbi's secure line. Within seconds Formbi's image was in front of her.
"Marilia, are you ok?" Formbi asked noting Luke standing behind her.
"Yes, my love. Don't worry, Luke just wanted to speak to you."
"Greetings, Aristocra Formbi. I know of the situation and I want to help as much as I can. Would it be possible that I return with Marilia?"
"I can arrange housing for you next to us. You will be welcomed here, Master Skywalker."
"Thank you, Aristocra. We will see you soon." Luke said as Formbi cut the transmition.
Within 30 minutes they were on Csilla. The night helped cover Luke's presence. He was wearing a hooded cloak to help cover his face. Formbi was waiting for them at the doors.
"Welcome back, honey. Feesa is waiting at our place to take Farlia." Formbi said as he kissed Marilia. He shook hands with Luke.
"Welcome to Csilla, Master Skywalker."
"Thank you Aristocra. I'm sorry that I come at a bad time." Luke said as they started walking to the private quarters.
"I just will ask you to wait outside of our place until my niece leaves."
"It's no problem." Luke said
"It's our time to say bye to Farlia. She is the only one of us that this is going to be easy for. She is still way too young to understand what is going on."
"Does she have the Force?" Luke asked
"If she does she hasn't shown any signs. She had special care when she was first conceived due to the difference in species. We chose for her to be Chiss." Marilia said as they were outside of their residence.
"Chiss Bio-engineering is farther than the rest of the Galaxy." Luke said as he took his place behind the nearest corner.
Marilia and Formbi held hands as they entered the flat. Marilia was trying hard not to cry. Formbi gave her hand a squeeze as they were met by Feesa holding Farlia.
"Thank you so much, Feesa for taking Farlia. I know that she will be safe with you and your husband."
"Your welcome, Marilia. Farlia will be well taken care of. Here, I'll let you say bye to her. I got word that the Emperor will be here sooner than expected." Feesa said as she let Farlia down.
Farlia came running to both Marilia and Formbi. Both gave her a big hug.
"Now Farlia, you be good for Feesa. We will be back as soon as we can. No matter what, we both love you so very much, never forget that." Marilia said as she was down on one knee holding onto Farlia.
Formbi joined Marilia as he bent down on one knee and put a hand gently on Farlia's shoulder.
"Be strong and know that we both love you." Formbi said as he gave a reassuring smile to both Farlia and Marilia.
Farlia being so young doesn't understand what's going on but in her red glowing eyes you can see that in some way she understands that her parents are going away and she can't come along.
Feesa came up and picked Farlia up. Marilia and Formbi was on their feet again. They escorted the two to the door and were holding hands as Feesa left the flat with Farlia in her arms after a slight nod of her head.
Marilia was now in tears and held on to Formbi tightly. Formbi held on to her with the same strength. Formbi was running his hands through her hair. Marilia looked up at her husband and kissed him deeply. She could not bear to loose him as well, if anything went wrong. There was a gentle knock on the door. Marilia could feel that it was Luke. Formbi and Marilia released their embrace. They opened the door and escorted Luke in.
"Your daughter might be young but she understood. She does have the force but is well disciplined for as young as she is." Luke said in a voice that was solemn and sincere.
The three of them were now sitting in the living room. Marilia and Formbi on the couch and Luke in a chair adjacent to them. Marilia felt out in the force to feel for Farlia, she was calm but sad still. She then felt out for Thrawn and any possible threats.
"Marilia, are you ok?" Luke asked
"Yes, but I feel Thrawn is close. I can't tell if he knows about us. It's so frustrating. Thrawn's mind is impossible to read or even get a feel for. If he does know, then how? Maybe he could tell that my reports were false after some specific time or maybe there is a spy, I wouldn't put it past him to place a spy here to keep an eye on things." Marilia said.
"Thrawn is very intelligent and knows of things that many would not even think about. Like the time before the Battle of Bilbringi, he used plants to spy on us. We would not have thought of it, if it wasn't for my late sister's intuition on it." Luke said as he looked down for a moment to reflect on Leia.
"Luke, I'm sorry about the past." Marilia said quietly. Marilia wasn't involved at all with any of Luke's family's death.
"It's ok, Marilia, I know that it wasn't your fault. Well, if Thrawn knows or doesn't, isn't important right now. We should focus on what we can do, which doesn't look like much." Luke said getting back in the moment.
"You said that you felt that Thrawn intends to take me with them?" Formbi asked
"Yes, as I said that to Marilia earlier. You should go quietly, see what Thrawn wants, and Marilia if you sense any danger you contact me through the Force. We will plan as it goes along. That's the best advice I can give now. I'm sorry it isn't much." Luke said as he got up and went to the nearest window to look out. "Thrawn will be here tomorrow morning or sooner. I should let you two alone for the remaining time you have left. I'll be in my quarters, Marilia can reach me threw the force if there is any emergency. Thank you, Aristocra for your hospitality."
"Master Skywalker, if I might ask, why are you helping us?" Formbi asked as they went to the door.
Luke looked back at Marilia and gave a small smile. "Cause your wife saved me. She was sent to kill or capture me but instead hid me. This was when I lost everybody that I loved for the 3rd or 4th time in my life. I didn't feel that I could go on, but your wife said that I had the power to go on and that I would forsake everything if I would give up. I don't know why she helped me but she did. This is just my way of thanking her."
Luke turned and left the residence to the next flat. Marilia guessed that he went to also meditate.
"Marilia, why did you help Luke and disobey Thrawn?" Formbi asked as he went to sit back down on the couch. Marilia joined him.
"Cause I had forsaken everything to serve Thrawn. Believe me, I was always loyal to him in everything. I never fully told you my whole past with Thrawn. The peace deals that I helped enact, the people that I had to kill or kidnap, or the things that I had to sabotage. I moved from one part of the galaxy to the other. All the while reporting back to Thrawn. I was his main confidant, the one that he opened up to, and the one that knows him behind doors." Marilia said.
"What was your mission with me?" Formbi asked
"It was just as I said before we married, I was to only spy on you. Thrawn was in a way, I don't want to say obsessed but always thinking about ways to peacefully get rid of you." Marilia said as she could see Formbi's look of surprise.
"Well, you never told me that much. Why? Do you know?"
"I think it has something to do with the death of his brother Thrass." Marilia said as she looked at Formbi, she could see the revelation coming into Formbi's eyes, and the shock as he raised his eyebrows and sat back.
"Yes, I understand it now. I have been carrying around this guilt, and it was that guilt for Thrass's death that I think really changed me. It was so many years ago. I didn't think Thrawn knew but I guess he did. He always had ways to find things out, as you said." Formbi said.
"So it's true?" Marilia asked almost in shock.
"Yes, it was during the Outbound Flight crisis. I had made a power grab. Thrawn was always rebelling against the rules and I thought with the Chaf family in total control that I could put a stop to his constant rebellion. His actions threatened all of our traditions. When he had Outbound Flight disabled, I attempted as Aristocra to claim it as the property of the Chaf family, and use its technology as leverage against the other families. It didn't work. Thrawn's brother, Thrass got wind of my intentions, and with help from a female Jedi stole Outbound Flight and piloted it away from Chiss territory. There was a problem and Outbound Flight crashed killing both Thrass and the female Jedi. I should have told you earlier, I'm sorry."
Marilia just sat there stunned. Her husband was responsible for Thrawn's brother's death. Thrawn was justified after all. In their more private moments, she could feel a hidden pain within Thrawn and in the midst of battle it was even more so. A pain caused by her husband. She turned to Formbi to try to get a sense of him to try at least to get any memory from him.
Marilia could sense a great deal of guilt. She could always sense it but decided for Formbi to be the one to speak up first. A memory was coming up but she was having trouble, Chiss minds were always difficult to read. She could see, Formbi being informed of Thrass's death and then him going into a depression like state that he still has fully to recover from. Marilia decided not to hold it over his head. She can tell that Formbi has suffered everyday from this guilt and it's not her place to make him suffer even more.
Formbi didn't know what to think, he was worried that he might have just lost her but then Marilia placed her hand on the side of his cheek. She gave a comforting smile and took his hand. She led him into their bedroom.
Once there, Marilia kissed Formbi deeply on his lips, and moved her hand up and down his body. Formbi started to slowly take of his clothes as Marilia was doing the same. They continued to kiss and move their hands over each other's body. Formbi kissed down to Marilia's neck and started to move his tongue around her sensitive skin there as he did so Marilia gave a small controlled laugh as it tickled and heightened her senses. They slowly moved towards the bed and as they arrived, Marilia laid back as Formbi moved slowly on top of her. He continued to play on her neck as Marilia moved her hands up and down his back. He then moved down to play on her breasts. Marilia was now moving her legs gently over Formbi's. Formbi came back up and started kissing Marilia passionately. Marilia rubbed her hands on Formbi's chest and scratched her fingers gently on his back. She wished that this moment could last forever. Formbi then gently at first thrusted into her and then pushed himself deeper into her. Marilia inhaled deeply as she felt as if she would be lost forever in this moment. All the problems, all the worries, and all the fear left her in this moment. Formbi continued to thrust into her as she moved her hands up and down his body. He would lean in close as they would kiss deeply as he continued to go ever so deeper into her. Just as Formbi released himself into pure ecstasy, Marilia followed. Both were now breathing deeply as Formbi then laid down next to Marilia. Together, they then held each other tightly, and kissed until they both fell asleep. During their heated moment of passion, Marilia did not hear Luke's warning through the force.
An hour later, Marilia woke up sensing someone's presence in the room. She quietly leaned over and hit the one lamp. Formbi was still asleep but gave a small twitch as the light came on. Marilia almost screamed as she looked to the front of their bed. She quickly tried to wake Formbi up and he finally opened his eyes.
"Honey, I think it's a good bet that Thrawn knows about us now." Marilia said not wanting to scare Formbi.
"Why's that, sweetie?" Formbi asked as he was trying to wake up.
"Cause he's right in front of the bed." Marilia said her voice even more shaky.
It did not take Formbi long to fully wake up after that and sat up in a hurry. Both of them covering themselves. There in front of them, with his blaster pistol drawn was Grand Emperor Thrawn, and his red glowing eyes were now slits as he looks at the both of them.
"Marilia, when I told you to get close to Formbi, I didn't think that you would take it too literally." Thrawn said in a low dark voice.
Thrawn then lowered his blaster pistol and started going towards the piles of clothes. He bent down and picked up Marilia's. He threw the clothes towards her and then raised his blaster once more.
"Get dressed and not underneath the covers." Thrawn said demandingly
Marilia could feel Formbi getting upset. His anger was burning through and his red eyes were blazing. Marilia did just as she was told. She thought that Formbi would do something rash as Thrawn was smiling as he watched her getting dressed. While she was doing that she felt out for Luke and could sense that he had escaped.
"I finished getting dressed, Your Majesty." Marilia said. It was best that she plays it safe.
"Good, come with me." Thrawn said as he came next to Marilia and grabbed her arm tightly.
Formbi got up with the covers tied around his waist and nearly got close but Thrawn once again held up his blaster pistol. He pointed it at Formbi's chest. Marilia was panicking.
"As far as you, Aristocra. Be thankful, I don't shoot you right here and now. Come, Marilia. The Aristocra is no longer welcomed on Coruscant." Thrawn said as he pulled her to the door to the outer rooms. Marilia turned her head back to Formbi and mouthed "I love you." As she looked at her husband for what might be the last time.
Marilia was surprised by the amount of Chiss soldiers outside their residence. Thrawn by now had his blaster back in its holster but still had a tight grip on her arm.
"We are ready to go, Commander." Thrawn said as he looked down at Marilia and smiled. "Don't worry, Marilia. I forgive you, for you yet to see the truth. Let me ask, how close are you and the Aristocra?"
"He's my husband." Marilia said. She was surprised to feel literal pain go through Thrawn. The Chiss soldiers were still in a guarding position around them.
Thrawn stopped and looked down at Marilia giving a sad pained look. Thrawn then shook his head in resignation and then they continued to the awaiting shuttle. Marilia could sense Luke's presence close by and then heard through the force. "Stay Strong, Marilia." She gave a small acknowledgement through the force.
As they reached the shuttle, Thrawn put his hand on her back, and then they all took their proper seats. The shuttle started to ascend into the night sky and towards the awaiting, Chimaera.
During the shuttle ride there was no talking. Marilia looked down at Csilla getting smaller. Tears started to stream down her cheeks as she thought about Formbi and Farlia. Thrawn noticed this and placed a hand on her thigh. An action that caught Marilia by surprise.
"I'm sorry, Marilia. It's all my fault, I know, I didn't speak up sooner, and if I did then all of this would have been avoided."
"Sir?" Marilia said puzzled.
Thrawn leaned in close towards Marilia. He placed his hand on the back of her head and kissed her gently on the lips.
Marilia just looked at him stunned. She had no idea, she never felt this in him before, and how is this possible? All she could think of was Formbi and she lowered her head in sadness.
"Of course, there are ways of being able to start over fresh." Thrawn said giving a sly smile.
"How's that?" Marilia asked already knowing the answer.
"By a standard memory wipe. You won't have any choice in the matter, Marilia. We already have the Medical Bay lined with Ysalamari. I lost a brother to Formbi but I won't loose my love to him." Thrawn said as he grabbed on to Marilia's one hand tightly.
Marilia felt a sense of dread. She will soon have no memory of Formbi or Farlia. She will loose her whole life within minutes. What exactly could Thrawn have in store for her?
Luke had rejoined the now fully dressed Formbi after all the Chiss soldiers left and others dispersed. He found Formbi sitting on the couch just looking straight ahead. Luke could feel his despair.
"I lost her, Luke, I lost her." Formbi said lowly.
"No, you didn't. It might take time but we will get her back." Luke said reassuringly.
"I best go and get Farlia back. Feesa will be surprised to see me."
"I'm sorry, Formbi. But we can't give up hope." Luke said as Formbi stood up.
"I know. We best start soon." Formbi stated as they both left the residence.
"Start on what?" Luke asked as he headed towards his residence.
"On getting Marilia back." Formbi said as he gave a smile.
The shuttle landed in the docking bay of the Chimaera and the party disembarked to the Medical Bay. The soldiers surrounded Thrawn and Marilia. Thrawn still had his hand tightly on Marilia's arm. Marilia was almost about ready to scream as they got near the Medical Bay. As they get closer, she starts to feel dizzy, light headed, and she almost fainted. Thrawn caught her just as she started to fall. Marilia was too weak to protest as her head rested on his shoulder.
They reached the Medical Bay, Thrawn dismissed the soldiers, and laid Marilia down on the procedure table. The head physician came over and did a full check up.
"As far as the Memory wipe goes, Sir. She is healthy and strong enough for it. How much do you wish to wipe?" The Chiss Doctor asked.
"The recent 3 years shall be enough." Thrawn replied looking at Marilia, who was just barely conscious.
"Ok, she will take 30 minutes total for the scan and for her to wake up afterwards should be only 1 to 2 hours. I'll just go and prepare the sedative. We should be on our way within 5 minutes. She will need somebody here to fill her in, Sir."
"I'll stay with her, Doctor." Thrawn said.
Within a few minutes, the doctor returned holding a syringe, and as Thrawn held down Marilia's arm, injected the sedative into her bloodstream.
Marilia's vision was going fuzzy, and then a black window was starting to close in. In her final moments of consciousness, Marilia thought of her beloved Formbi and their daughter, Farlia.
"She is fully under, Sir." The Doctor said as he prepared the machine and placed it over Marilia's head. "It will just take a while to target the right neurons for the specified years."
"That's good, Doctor. Let's begin." Thrawn said smiling as he continued to hold Marilia's hand.
"Yes, Sir." The Doctor said as he searched and then started targeting and destroying the memory cells for the past 3 years. Thrawn stood there ever so patient with a slight smile on his face.
30 minutes had past, it was a total success, and now they only had to wait for her to wake. Thrawn stayed with her as they moved her to a bed. Thrawn stayed by her side holding her hand and waited for her to open her eyes. Soon enough, Thrawn was going to have his second chance, and he was going to make it count.