Disclaimer/Summery: Time for another chapter of Imperial Order. Enjoy the 1100-word chapter. I don't own Star Wars, Disney and Lucas Art do.
(Undying, officer meeting room, orbit above Fondor.)
Third looked out the window as Seventh entered. The Undying had traveled to Fondor to retrieve repairs and for Denis to get his promotion.
"You always like to make dramatic entrances or were you just trying to get my attention back at Hammertown?"
Third asked as Seventh shrugged and took a seat at a couch as Third turned.
"Maybe it was both, you do always seem to follow me, Third."
Seventh said as Third shook his head before laughing and taking a seat.
"Well, you're never know if it's to protect you or it's because I outrank you…. The attack on Garel will happen in another rotation, B-9 proved that the Rebels are on Garel…"
Third said as Seventh smiled before Third looked away, the Miralan cursed the fact that his face shield was always engaged, shielding his face from her and making his expression unreadable.
"Then we're capture them and draw Tano out."
Seventh said as Third hummed before looking at her once more.
"Perhaps, but it might not, Ahsoka isn't a Jedi anymore… Besides, I sense our time in this glorious Empire is coming to an end even if we succeed."
Third said as Seventh looked at him with an expression of shock and she cursed herself for letting her weakness show.
"How? Lord Vader needs us, the empire will reward us for capturing Tano."
Seventh said as Third shook his head.
"Seventh, you know where we came from, what we were… Sidious fears anyone who wields the Force besides himself… Vader isn't even safe from him… We're made for a purpose, one I assume that will soon be drawing to a close…. Even if we win, the empire will make us lose."
Third said as Seventh leaned back, amused before speaking up.
"An old man who sits in his throne and barks orders at his military doesn't worry me, does it worry you, Third… Hmm?"
Seventh cooed as Third rolled his eyes before responding.
"The only thing that worries me is that one day I'll wake up and you're be still teasing me when I win this contest…. That, or you lose your sense of humor."
Third joked as Seventh smirked as both looked out the window as Third and Seventh walked over to it.
"It's funny, the Inquisitorius command the entire Imperial Military if they have to on their missions… All of the Empire but it's rulers is ours in a way."
Seventh said as Third nodded before he spoke.
"Yes, yet I assume Admiral Denis follows me not out of fear but respect, I've never had to force him to follow my orders… Which means I'll have an entire fleet entirely focused on dealing with the Jedi."
Third said as Seventh rolled her eyes.
"Konstantine only care about getting a shiny medal then taking down the rebels?"
Seventh asked as Third nodded.
"Bonehead is going to get himself killed out his stupid attempt to cloak himself in personal glory…. I've had… 'visions' though."
Third said as he crossed his arms.
"Of what? Making Fifth look bad? I think I've already gotten you beat there."
Seventh said as Third rolled his eyes under his mask.
"No, of… Something on a planet that the universe has seemed to forgotten… It's fuzzy… I only made out bits and pieces, a cloaked being with 2 crimson blades, you, Fifth, Eighth and hundreds of others dying…. And Vader facing the Padawan."
Third said as Seventh tried to hide her shock with a smirk.
"Sounds like you really can't live without me, Third."
Seventh purred as Third rolled his eyes.
"Don't think I've ever gotten used to not having you around, Seventh… You're still leading the ground assault on Garel with Agent Kallus, I don't trust some rookie Imperial Lieutenant with facing the Rebels… Besides, I'm leading the fighter waves in shooting down their fleet… Try not to kill any of the Ghost crew."
Third said as both turned to see Admiral Denis, the man's code plaque read as 5 blues and 5 reds… The sign of a full admiral.
"The rest of the fleet is being readied and their loading TIE Interceptors as you requested, sir…. The 383rd said it will be a pleasure to fly with you."
The Admiral said as Third nodded his head.
"Celebrate your promotion, Admiral, you just might get another after Garel."
Third said as Denis nodded his head before leaving the room as both Inquisitors left the room.
"I'm assuming that means that Konstantine only has to make do with the two destroyers high command has given him?"
Seventh asked as Third nodded as the two entered the turbolift as it started to ascend towards the bridge.
"Yes, like I said, he is a glory hound and nothing more… I'm assuming our talk is over now?"
Third asked, referring to their meeting which Seventh shook her head at.
"I'm making sure those Jedi don't slip through my fingers like they did before, I'm staying on Undying until Garel."
Seventh said as the turbolift doors opened and 2 Stormtroopers looked at the Inquisitors as they entered the war room behind the bridge doors.
"Whatever is good with you, Seventh, I'll be here until the arrival at Garel. Admiral, when will we arriving at Garel?"
Third asked as he saw 6 Imperial light cruisers move towards the Undying as the Admiral spoke up.
"We're be moving out in a few minutes and we're be arriving in 2 hours…. Admiral Konstantine is already on his way to Garel… But we're be there first."
Admiral Denis said as Third crossed his arms before speaking up again.
"Fine with me, just worry about the Ghost and its crew, I'll handle the rest of their fleet…. Lord Vader wants that ship in one piece.
Third said as the Lighter cruisers lined up in position as Undying jumped to hyperspace.
"Is the 383rd ready to deploy when we arrive?"
Third asked as Admiral Denis looked up at the Inquisitor before speaking.
"Yes, sir, your personal squadron is ready to deploy on your orders."
The Admiral said as Third turned back to the holotable.
"Seventh, get down to the hanger bay, Admiral, jam the Rebels communications once we arrive, I want this attack to be what finishes off the rebels once and for all and we're not afforded the luxury of an interdictor… So, make sure you give the Ghost your complete and other attention."
Author Notes
Ok, next chapter is the battle of Garel. I want to point out that the second chapter after that will be the duel on Malachor…. It also seems like Third has plans of his own within the Empire. I might post the next chapter today. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!
