The Shadow

Disclaimer: Star Wars belongs to George Lucas.

Summary: The life of a Force- user is never an easy one, especially one with a job like hers.

A/N: Indigo Naar'el belongs to me.

A/N 2: This story is a companion piece to with my other Star Wars fic, 'Perchance to Dream'.

To Sango, who was my first Star Wars reviewer, thanks so much!!!!!!:)

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You know, I've never heard the Anzati talked about in positive terms by anyone.

That's to be expected of course; they're not exactly the galaxy's friendliest citizens.

What, you thought they were a myth? Sorry to disappoint you, friend, but they're quite real.

And they are most decidedly not friendly.

It's not that they wouldn't like to be; I'm sure many an Anzat must have thought that during random momments of clarity between huntings.

I've even heard two or three of them admit to it out loud, even though they'd probably kill me for telling you anything. Probably wouldn't want anything to interfere with their reputation.

Believe it or not, they're rather vain people.

I know, I know... how can a snot vampire- by the way, they hate that term- be vain? But they are, and again, you didn't hear that from me. I may keep some pretty powerful friends these days, but trust me, if they make up their mind to get me, they will.

I remember my mother telling me stories about them when I was little... about their history, about their culture, and most importantly, about how to stay out of their way.

Being little, I never questioned where she got this information from, only made up my mind to follow her advice.

What I do remember, is that she never seemed afraid of them.

She spoke of them like how one might speak of one of those undersea creatures on Naboo; dangerous but perfectly avoidable if you simply stay out of the water.

I guess that's why til this day I have a healthy respect for them, but you won't see me cowering in fear at the mere mention of their species.

How could I?

I handle far more dangerous things every single day. Trust me; you have no idea.

Besides, they have a healthy respect for me as well.

Because they can only track me if I let them.

What?

Yes, I know that sounds suspicious and I can tell what you're afraid to ask me; I am a telepath after all.

No, I didn't mean to scare you with that information.

Who am I?

Well, it took you long enough.

My name is Indigo Naar'el, and I am known as Lord Vader's Shadow.

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