Now the chapter tells what happened to Andrikina after the ice cave.
Navaran had just arrived at the imperial base. Some Imperial soldiers looked in awe to see that their lord has captured a Jedi. They have congratulated him and asked how he made such a capture. He acknowledged the praise but ordered them not to question how or why he captured the Jedi. He also ordered never to mention this to anyone. They obeyed and went about their duties. Soon Quinn arrives a moment later.
Navaran dismounts his speeder and then lefts Andrikina off. An imperial then comes and parks the speeder back at its station. Quinn then dismounts his speeder directly at the station and follows Navaran into the base. They head into the elevator that takes them down to the underground level. Then they cross the large threshold to the shuttle bay. They board a shuttle and it takes them directly to the ship. Once they boarded the ship the shuttle leaves.
Navaran heads straight to the medical bay. He press a button to slide open the medical bay door. He enters and then places Andrikina on closet medical bed. He then leaves the medical by and its door slides shut behind him. Quinn stands by the holo-terminal.
"My lord, Is it such a good idea to have taken Jedi Andrikina?" Quinn questions
"Quinn if you had known what is at stack here. You would understand why I have done this." Navaran answers
"Of course, my lord, I understand it has to do with Sith affairs." Quinn says "Also Jaesa wishes to speak to you in private, my lord."
"Good then, now carry on with your duties." Navaran orders
Then Navaran heads to the crews quarters. He enters and sees Jaesa sitting on the bunk at the end of the room. Jaesa notices him and then stands. Navaran walks up to her.
"You wished to speak to me Jaesa." Navaran says
"Master I know must stay in character. But may I break it for a moment to speak as a Jedi?"
"Jaesa we are in private you can speak want on your mind." Navaran says "Even though you're not a Jedi anymore. You also don't have to pretend to be a Sith when only Quinn and I are around."
"Of course, Master I'll keep it in mind." Jaesa said "There is something I must confess."
"Then tell me Jaesa." Navaran says calmly
"Well as a handmaiden on Alderaan, I was surrounded by the falseness of nobles and their political agendas. I could have used my power to expose it all and bring a corrupted system to its knees. But out of fear I held back." Jaesa confesses
"They would have found a way to ruin you and continue. Politics cannot survive with deception and manipulation." Navaran says
"But wait, we're trying to gain power and influence within the empire in order to effect meaningful change. If you're saying the politics of Alderaan can't be changed then what hope do we have?" She says with concern
"The task that faces us is monumental. We must not waver." Navaran says
"Whatever is to come I am with you. I have seen the results that your actions bring, it gives me hope." Jaesa says "But I am still confused of how Alderaan politics are different then the empire's politics."
"Jaesa the politics of Alderaan are insignificant. By changing the empire we can bring peace and save many lives." Navaran explains
"Of course I see now, Thank you master." Jaesa says "Also Master I sensed something strange in the force."
"What did it feel like?" Navaran asks
"I'm unsure master it seemed like there was some sort of change. But I'm uncertain of what it is." Jaesa answers
Quinn then enters the crews quarters.
"My lord, forgive me for interrupting but Barras is on hold at the moment and wants you to report to him." Quinn says
Navaran looks at Quinn.
"I'll be there in a moment. I just have to check up on something." Navaran says
"Of course, my lord, I'll let him know right away." Quinn says then he leaves
Then Navaran turns his attention back to Jaesa.
"I believe you should be there when I talk to my master." Navaran says
"Of course, master." Jaesa says
They both leave the crews quarters and enter the communications lounge. Quinn stands at the terminal.
"My lord, whenever you're ready." Quinn begins to speak
"Patch the transmission through." Navaran orders cutting him off.
"Of course, my lord." Quin says then patches the transmission through and steps back from the terminal.
Then Navaran's master appears on the holo.
"Apprentice, you are looking at a very pleased man." He said "Admiral Monk destroyed, the War Trust no more. Now with Jedi Xerender and Master Wyellete neutralized all of the Republics leaders are no more. Plan Zero is complete."
"Spread the word of my success then." Navaran demands
"Navaran I'm sure you haven't forgotten that all this must be kept hidden." He says
"Of course, not master, I just believe the others should know of my success." Navaran says
"You may tell them if you wish. It only matters though that I know you have accomplished the mission and that you gain acknowledgement for it." He said "There is more to discuss, much of it is sensitive nature. Which I do not wish to convey by via holo. Return to my chamber on Droman Kass immediately."
Then he disappeared from the holo.
"Well then set a course for Droman Kass, Captain." Navaran orders
"Right away, my lord." Quin is about to leave
But then another transmission was coming through. Quinn is about to check the terminal but Navaran already patched it through. There the Emperor's Wraith appears on the holo.
"I'm sure your master wouldn't mind a slight delay." The Wraith says
"Wraith want do I owe this pleaser?" Navaran asks
"Begin by dismissing your crew first. I wish to speak to you in private." The Wraith orders
"Quinn return to the bridge but don't lay in the course just yet." Navaran orders "Apprentice return to your quarters."
"Of course, my lord." Quinn says
"Of course, master." Says Jaesa
Then both leave the room.
"Navaran I believe you have some explanation for all this." The Wraith says coldly
"Does this have anything to do with my master's plans?" Navaran asks
"You know as well as I that it goes beyond your master's pitiful plans." The Wraith says
"You are talking of the Emperor's plans and this Jedi that threatens them." Navaran says
"Exactly that and you have the Jedi in your mites." The Wraith says
"I believe the Jedi is much closer than you think." Navaran argues
"I would agree that you have her right on your ship." The Wraith says "After you have just captured her."
"My lord, Wraith, I don't fully understand what you mean?" Navaran questions him
"I have felt a change in the force as did the emperor. As well as your apprentice Jaesa Willsamm." The Wraith answers
Navaran looks at him in shock. Wondering how can this immortal being that feel nothing else feel that disturbance.
"You were however right to have captured her. She wouldn't have been able to defeat the emperor in the state she's in." The Wraith says
Navaran begins to understand what the Wraith is saying.
"Don't forget your family is also connected to all this and you friend Kamoer as a well." The Wraith continues "Here are coordinates that you must go to. Be there and I shall instructed the rest to you when you arrive."
Then the Wraith disappears from the holo. Navaran looks at the set of coordinates. The coordinates aren't too far from Droman Kass. He sends the coordinates to the ships Nava computer. He goes to the bridge and orders Quinn to set in the coordinates. Quinn obeys, sets in the coordinates and has the ship take off.
Navaran leaves the bridge to check on Jaesa.
"Master, who was that on the holo?" Jaesa asks worried
"That was the Emperor's Wraith; he is a personal executer and enforcer of the Emperor. All except the Emperor fear him including the Dark council." Navaran explained
"Master, what was it that he wanted?" Jaesa asked
"He had made it clear when he wanted to speak to me alone. He doesn't want anyone to know of want he wants. I'm sorry Jaesa but that's how it has to be." Navaran answers
"I understand, master, this is just confusing." Jaesa said
"It' is just as confusing for me. Now mediate and then rest up we shall be returning to Droman Kass soon." Navaran says
"Of course, master." Said Jaesa
Then she sat down to mediate. Navaran had left the crews quarters to go to the medical bay. He opens the door and walks in. He looks at Andrikina carefully to make sure she was in good health. She was in perfect health. He was glade that his mind trick hadn't caused any damage. He left the medical making sure the door was closed securely. He then headed into his quarters. He slides the door shut, he changes into his black robes and then he mediates.