Chapter 11 Prophets of the Darkside 2
With each passing day, the Empire grows stronger in everyway possible. Even in Palpatine's absence in the old Sith sector, the Empire grows bigger and stronger with more and more human soldiers being recruited into the Imperial Navy. More and more imperial academies are being constructed throughout the Empire, ranging from a whole host of different worlds such as the academy on Carida-however that had always been there but now it had been converted to a Stormtrooper training program. Their navy grows in number, with the new Imperial Star Destroyers being built at their shipyards, Kuat and Fondor. As soon as the Death Star was constructed they would have the most powerful weapon in the universe, as it was being constructed on the planet Despayre, which was a slave world in the Outer Rim Territories, Wilhuff Tarkin did have his secret laboratory in the Maw Installation in the Maw Cluster. With their enemies spread too thin and limited numbers, for the time being there doesn't seem to be much hope for the Galaxy, for the people who did fear the Empire.
The soldiers continued to make their way up the street. Barriss Offee turned around and dashed back inside the store. She rushed over to Ahsoka, R3-A2 and Grievous who were still at the counter. Next to Grievous was an R3 or R2 in a black colour.
"What was it?" Ahoska asked Barriss as she returned.
"We've got trouble, we have to leave now." Barriss said.
"What do you mean?" Ahosoka asked, as Grievous paid for the droid.
"There are soldiers heading right for us," Barriss Offee told her urgently.
"Let them come," Grievous said, after he finished signing the documents for both droids-as he had paid for both of them. He turned around and started to head to the door. Then he remembered. "Wait I nearly forgot to ask about hiring a few mechanics." Grievous said.
"Yes you can do that," Dorov said.
Barriss and Ahsoka were on alert. They sensed the soldiers were waiting in the centre of the street through the Force. Somehow they knew the Jedi were in this dealer's shop. The only people they had told was the security guard at the spaceport.
"Grievous," Barriss said, trying to hurry him on. They needed to return to their shuttle immediately, and leave the planet as soon as they had what they wanted.
"You still worried about those soldiers?" Grievous asked turning his head around to look at her.
"What soldiers?" Dorov asked, listening into their conversation.
"The one's that don't concern you," Grievous said sharply. "Now about those mechanics."
"Right, to hire one mechanic for an hour is only fifteen Republic or Imperial credits," Dorov said.
"Good, keep it like that." Grievous said sharply.
"How many would you like to hire?" Dorov asked.
"Two for now." Grievous said.
"Right," Dorov said. "We will need to know where your ship is stationed."
"We will take the mechanics up onto our ship," Grievous said. "For now I want to hire two mechanics."
"Right," Dorov said. "Jinn, Delin, come here!" He called out their names. Within a few seconds two more mechanics came into the main from one of the back rooms of the store. "Ah here you both are. This customer wants you to both do some repairs for his ship. What is it that needs doing again?" He asked Grievous.
"Repairs for the hyperdrive," Grievous explained. "It was damaged by a saboteur on the inside of the cruiser."
"I see," Dorov said. "You'll need to gather what tools you will need."
"Yes, we will do that now," Jinn said. The two mechanics turned around and went back out of the main room.
"These two will get the job done," Dorov said.
"That's good to hear," Grievous said.
Barriss Offee and Ahsoka Tano were still on guard, alert and aware.
Bail Organa returned to the Tantive IV. By now the snow had stopped falling. This mission was yet another failure, just like the mission to Coruscant. He came onboard the corvette, and walked down the main corridor, he heard the whailing and crying of infants, human babies. He went to the source of the sound. He soon found Padme in one of the smaller side rooms, holding one of her children in her arms, while the other one was lying down on a small matteress thing on the floor.
"You alright?" Bail asked her.
"Yes I'm okay thanks," Padme said, giving him a small, short smile. "Did you find Nee Alavar?"
"No," Bail Organa shook his head as Garm Bel Iblis came down the corridor and walked over to him. "I'm afraid Nee Alavar has passed away, from a disease apparently."
Both Padme and Garm Bel Iblis looked quite shock at this news.
"What do we do now?" Garm asked Bail.
"We will have to work something out." Bail Organa said, as he shook his head.
Steren Kane led Palpatine into what seemed to be a meeting room, it was an enormous chamber with a large oval table that was positioned in the centre of the table. There were several chairs that were positioned at the table, but at the moment only two of them were occupied. The two people in here turned to look at Palpatine.
"And who might you be?" One of the two, spoke with a deep, dark voice.
"Emperor Palpatine, Dark Lord of the Sith," Palpatine answered.
"Dark Lord of the Sith," The other man said repeated. "I see. The name's Cronal." The man introduced himself. He was wearing dark black robes, like what the Sith were normally associated with wearing.
"And my name is Virak. The Supreme Prophet." The other, slightly older man introduced himself also.
"Ah," Palpatine said. "Are you the leader of this temple then?"
"Yes I am," Virak said in a very proud manner.
Edwin, Vicila and Cad Bane had been taken to one of Lynros Mikat's other hideouts, and put in a cell there. They had been stripped of all their weapons and items that were probably kept somewhere in the hideout or had been thrown out all together. The three of them were locked away in seperate cells. Cad Bane was sat on a small, uncomfortable bed in this damp, dark, smelly cell. With nothing to do. One of Lynros mercenaries would come every day to bring them one meal and drink to last them twenty fours, till the next time they came back. Opposite his cell, was basically just several stacks of crates, nothing useful, unless there was something useful in the crates. But that was only a concern or a thought for when they got out of here.
"What do we do now?" Vicila's voice came loudly from the cell next door to his.
"We will have to wait," Edwin said, his loud voice coming from the other side of his cell. Bane's cell was in the middle of their cells. But they couldn't see each other because of the walls, but their voices still carried across the room.
"We could end up being here for days," Vicila said, complaining.
"Does anyone else know of the mission you made me come with you on?" Bane asked either of them.
"Yes of course," Edwin replied. "Our boss Aerien Vilsaa knows of our mission. We are supposed to be contacting him in an hour, to inform him of our success or failure as it were."
"Good, then we won't have long to wait." Bane replied.
Vader had returned to Coruscant, and was now making his way to the Emperor's office first, and then if he had no more missions for him would firstly go and see how Galen Marek was doing, and then secondly he was going to return to Naboo, to see Padme and his children.
Soon Vader came into his master's office. He saw that Mas Amedda was here in the office, but no sign of Palpatine.
"Where is Emperor Palpatine?" Vader asked.
"He is out on a mission at the moment," Mas Amedda said. "What is the status of your mission?"
"The Jedi escaped, the Clone Commando in charged let them escape," Vader answered, explaining the situation.
"I see," Amedda said, thinking very carefully. "His Excellency will want a full report."
"Yes of course." Vader replied.
The two mechanics came back into the main room, each carrying a large tool bag as well as a backpack.
"Ah here they are." Dorov said turning to look at them.
"Very good," Grievous said. "Let's get going then." He said. He looked over at his astromech droid. "Come along, R3-T4."
The black domed astromech droid, began moving, staying a few feet behind General Grievous. While the other astromech droid, R3-A2 was stood over with Ashoka Tano. Grievous and the two Jedi went outside into the street, with the two astromech droids and the two mechanics following closely behind.
"No sign of any soldiers," Ahsoka Tano said, as she glanced up and down the street.
"Let's head back to the starport then." Barriss Offee said.
Bail Organa and the other leaders, were sat around the table in the conference room on the Tantive IV.
"What are we going to do now?" Padme spoke up first.
"We still need to find other allies that will help us fight against the Empire." Mon Mothma said.
"Yes of course," Garm Bel Iblis said. "We need to find out what their most important military targets are, and pick them off. One by one."
"Yes, but how do we go about doing that?" Padme asked. "Like using spies perhaps?"
"Using spies, could be one way of going about it," Garm Bel Iblis said, glancing over at Padme. "For reconassiance, and intelligence."
"Yes it would work if we actually had a base of operations," Bail Organa said, thinking aloud.
"Finding a place shouldn't be too difficult," Garm said. "A planet that is far from Coruscant and the Emperor for now."
"A planet in the Mid Rim or Outer Rim perhaps?" Padme suggested.
"Yes that would be a wise option," Bail Organa said. "Though finding a suitable planet to live on might be difficult. One that the Emperor would least expect."
"Once we reunite with the Jedi, we could send out scouts to look for a temporary base, or a permanent base of operations." Padme said.
"Oh yes of course," Garm Bel Iblis said, nodding in agreement with her suggestion. "They are looking to relocate as well."
"We need more people dedicated to the cause." Bail Organa said.
"We need to keep looking." Garm said. "They are out there, in small groups most likely."
As General Grievous and the others approached the entrance to the starport, they saw that the security had suddenly increased. There were several soldiers and droids stood at the doors armed, along with the two security officers who were still there when they left. Some of the soldiers were human, but the majority were not surprisingly Bothan soldiers.
"I see that the security has increased," Grievous noted.
"Whats with all the soldiers?" One of the mechanics, who had introduced himself as Drian, while the other mechanic was called Brent. Brent was the slightly taller of the two of them, with shorter hair, while the other had long scraggily hair.
"I don't know," Brent said. "They must be looking for someone or some people."
We just have to keep quiet, and try to remain inconspicious, Ahsoka thought to herself as they approached the guards and officers.
"Ah, it's you lot again," The same security officer said, walking over to them. "It seems as though you managed to find what you were looking for."
"Yes thankyou," Grievous said.
"Excuse us," Barriss Offee said.
"Why, what's the hurry?" The officer asked.
He's playing for time, Ahsoka thought, she glanced at Barriss, who gave her the same look. She then glanced at Grievous, who seemed to be growing impatient.
"We would like to leave," Barriss Offee said, raising her hand in front of the officer.
"You can leave," The officer said. "But maybe you should get some lunch first."
"No, we don't want any lunch." Grievous said.
"I recommend you get some lunch, and take a look around the town." The officer said.
"Why are you eager to make us leave the spaceport?" Ahoska asked.
"Why are you lot in such a hurry to leave?" The officer shot back with a question, and ignored Ahoska's question.
"Shut up." Grievous said, with his impatience building up.
"How dare you talk to an officer like that!" One of the Soldiers piped up.
"I've had enough of this." Grievous said.
"So have I." The Officer said. "You're all going to be detained. Surrender immediately."
"I don't think so." Grievous said, and he placed both hands into his robes and took out two lightsabers, with in a split second he ignited them both. He spun them towards the head of the officer and decaptitated him instantly. The body dropped to the floor. But now the other soldiers had started firing at them. Ahsoka and Barriss ignited their lightsabers. Grievous raced towards the next soldier, just after he started firing his blaster rifle at the cyborg.
"Die!" The soldier shouted at the top of his lungs. Grievous sliced the gun in half, the man lost his balance slightly, trying to move away from Grievous. Grievous sliced him across the chest, piercing his flesh, burning his clothes in seconds.
Barriss Offee sent a Force Push towards two of the droids, sending them flying into the road. Other civilians and passerbys started to panic. Barriss tried to calm them down with the Force. Ahsoka cut down a droid, slicing it across the legs, with both parts of the droid falling to the ground in a heap.
Grievous sliced down two more soldiers, and thankfully that was the last of them.
"You're Jedi, aren't you," Brent said. "Firefek, you're on the run from the Emperor."
"Well done," Grievous said. "Let's get going.
Both astromech droids beeped, in surprise and awe of what they've just seen, as they rolled through the doors of the Starport.
"So tell me Emperor, why are you all the way out here?" Virak asked Palpatine.
"I want you to become apart of my new Inquistorial Squad. Where you have the highest ranking of all the dark side adepts of course. Where are free to solve crimes, hunt down enimies including Jedi, look for other potential Force sensitive children who can be trained." Palpatine said.
"I see," Virak said slowly, and seemed to be in deep thought. "And what if we don't accept your proposal?"
Palpatine took a few seconds to answer. "You will be instantly named enimies of the Empire. As you are a threat, just like the Jedi. You will be destroyed, and no one off this world will ever hear of you again. All your teachings, and everything you have worked on will be lost."
"I see," Virak said, still thinking. Though really he shouldn't have to think about it, as it was a win-lose situation. "Alright then we agree to your proposal."
"Good." Palpatine said. "I will send two cruisers to return here to pick you all up, and you will come to Coruscant."
"As you wish." Virak nodded.
"I will leave now." Palpatine announced.
"Very well then." Virak said.
Mace Windu along with several other Jedi masters were stood on the bridge with the battle droids stood at their stations.
"Master Jedi," One of the battle droids reported. "The Generals shuttle has just come out of atmosphere and is returning."
"Good, its about time." Mace Windu said.
"The shuttle is landing in the hangar bay." The battle droid reported.
They waited a few silent moments for General Grievous and the others to return to the bridge, and to sort out the repairs to the hyper drive. Soon enough Mace Windu could sense General Grievous, Ahsoka and Barriss Offee approaching the bridge. As expected the bridge doors opened. Grievous, Ahsoka, Barriss and two astromech droids came onto the bridge.
"I see you've bought some astromech droids," K'Kruhk commented.
"Yes," Grievous replied. "One of them is mine, and the other is Ahsokas. The repairs on the hyperdrive won't take too long, now that the fire is out. They can also repair some of the damage to the corridors as well. It will take some time though to complete."
"Right and then we can return to Nar Shaddaa." Mace Windu said.
"And start work for Zedo the Hutt," Quinlan Vos noted. "And pick up Cad Bane."
Oh yes, Cad Bane, not heard from him for a while, Grievous thought to himself.
Cad Bane was still sat in the cell, listening to Edwin and Vicila whine and complain about it all. They soon heard a door near them open, which meant that most likely one of Lynros workers were coming to bring them some food. The mercenary or whatever as expected brought them some food. He soon left after that.
"I wish they brought us more than just these small puny amounts." Edwin said.
These two don't ever stop complaining, Cad Bane thought to himself. He didn't even bother to eat himself, he didn't know what they put in it. It might contain toxins or something. Though he heard a sound of something, like a mini explosion of some sort. Then he heard blaster fire coming from outside. Soon he could hear screaming, and the sound of alarms. It sounded as though the whole hideout was under attack. "Finally." Bane muttered under his breath. Soon enough soldiers came into the cell room.
"Ah, free the prisoners," An unfamillar voice said.
"Aerien," Edwin said, with a huge sigh of relief.
"Good that you're still alive." Aerien said.
"Who's this other prisoner?" One of the soldiers asked.
"Cad Bane," Vicila answered. "He's working with us."
"Right let him out anyway." Aerien said.
Bane was slightly relieved when the cell opened, he got to his feet and walked outside the cell.
"Let's go then," Aerien said.
"We need to find our equipment first." Edwin countered.
"Do it, be quick." Aerien replied, looking at Edwin.
"Did you find Lynros Mikat?" Vicila asked.
"No," Aerien answered.
Bail Organa made his way to the bridge of the Tantive IV. As they were preparing to make their way to some of the Mid Rim, Inner Rim planets, Expansion Region and the Outer Rim were all possibilities. They had chosen a few planets, of other senators who had signed the Petition of 2000 against Chancellor/Emperor Palpatine. The planets they had chosen so far, to visit were; Onderon, Thyferra would be a good strategic planet to have for its bacta produce, Abregado-Rae, Dantooine, and a few other planets. Though some of them weren't homeworlds, but they could be used for temporary bases, such as Dantooine. While not many people knew of Dantooine, and Garm Bel Iblis had suggested it as he had found the planet in the Outer Rim by accident.
"We're heading to Onderon first," Bail told the pilot and the co-pilot.
"Yes, senator." The pilot replied.
"Good." Organa replied.
After Vader had given Mas Amedda a full report of his mission, and its failure. He returned to his apartment. He found the security detail that he had left there to watch over Galen Marek.
"He hasn't been much of a problem then?" Vader asked one of the security detail as he went into Galen's room.
"No, he's been fine," The officer replied.
Vader found Galen in his small cot bed thing. He felt the child awake at Vaders presence. Vader picked up Galen Marek, he felt the child's slight unease, and used the Force to calm him down.
"You have to stay here." Vader said. He put Galen back in the bed. He went out into the main room. "You will stay here until I return once more."
"Yes my Lord Vader," The security officer said.
"Good," Vader said.
"Where is it your going?" The security officer asked. "Incase the Emperor inquires on your whereabouts."
"Naboo," Vader answered.
"I see," The security officer replied.
Aerien Vilsaa, Edwin and Vicila had taken Cad Bane back to their headquarters somewhere on Nar Shaddaa. They were now sat in this man-Aerien's office. The office was rather large with purple coloured walls, an odd choice perhaps. There were various paintings hung the walls, some of giant castles, some of scenery. Aerien was sat behind a desk, that was very neatly kept, with a few datapads stacked, coasters for drinks etc.
"Your mission was a failure then," Aerien said shaking his head.
"I'm afraid so," Edwin replied, with a large sigh.
"Even with help," Aerien said, glancing at Bane. "One of the most notorious bounty hunters in the galaxy."
"What of it?" Bane asked.
"Nothing, these two seem to be incompetent." Aerien said. "They failed the last mission if you must know."
"That wasn't our fault either," Vicila said, starting to panic.
"Of course," Aerien said, not sounding very sincere. "You might be more effective, at dealing with our enimies." Looking at Cad Bane.
"Depends how much it would pay," Bane said. "How long the jobs will last as General Grievous should be returning soon."
"Ah, General Grievous might be willing to help." Aerien said. "With the right resources at his disposal."
"He's only got one cruiser left now," Bane said.
"Ah," Aerien said. "Most likely the Emperor had them shut down, am i right?"
"Yes, you are correct." Bane answered, nodding in agreement.
"What do you want us to do now then?" Edwin asked.
"I've not decided yet," Aerien said.
Palpatine returned to Coruscant after leaving Dromund Kaas in the Old Sith Sector. He would soon contacted Admiral Longbow, who should be on his Imperial Venator Class Star Destroyer called the Imperator, to order him to go to Dromund Kaas. As he would not risk losing his personal ship the Penumbra in case of emergency. He took out his commlink and contacted his frequency number. Admiral Longbow appeared on the small commlink. He was a tall man with short dark hair, green eyes, wearing the smart new green uniform of the Imperial Navy, he had one or two scars that added to his slightly odd looking facial features. He had a very short pointed nose as well.
"Emperor Palpatine, your excellency," Admiral Longbow greeted.
"Admiral," Palpatine said. "I want you to go to the Old Sith Sector, to a planet called Dromund Kaas. There is an academy there. Go and pick up those people in the academy. Do not underestimate them. They are trained in the force."
"Yes your excellency," Admrial Longbow gave Palpatine a small bow. "What are the co-ordinates?"
"I will send them to you in a few minutes." Palpatine said.
"Okay then." Longbow replied. "I will go as quickly as i can then."
"For some reason the soldiers based their on Bothawui tried to stop us from escaping," Barriss Offee told Luminara Unduli. They were both standing in the corridor onboard the New Hope, waiting for the repairs to finish on the hyperdrive from the mechanics. Luminara was silent for a few seconds.
"Why do you think they did that then?" Luminara asked.
Barriss was silent for a few seconds. "Well they seemed to be playing for time. I expect they wanted to keep us there as hostages. They were going to arrest us. But Grievous took them by surprise and attacked them first."
"We will have to be more careful." Luminara Unduli said. "In the future and the present. Too many mistakes, too many risks may cost us all our lives."
"Yes but we didn't make a mistake." Barriss said. "If we hadn't fought and defeated them, we could've been put into prison cells now, until one of the Emperor's fleets came along and caught us all."
"That is a possible outcome of the events." Luminara agreed. "We must remain mindful of the Force."
"Yes master." Barriss Offee nodded in agreement.
The Tantive IV dropped out of lightspeed. Bail Organa saw Onderon through the viewport in the cockpit. From here he could see starships up in orbit over Onderon, similar to Coruscant there were ships coming and going to the planet's atmosphere though less frequent. Onderon was the home of Senator Lagin Aquis, who had indeed signed the Petition of 2000. However Onderon was ruled by Monarchy, and had been for thousands of years, and it didn't seem to change. But they had been loyal to the Galactic Republic in recent years, but with the Clones Wars dragging on, they began to question Chancellor Palpatine's intentions. So perhaps they are willing to lend a hand against them. As they approached Onderon's orbit, Bail heard one of the alarms go off in the cockpit.
"Sir, we are being hailed from one of the ships in orbit over the planet." The pilot answered.
"Answer it," Bail Organa responded.
The Pilot flicked a switch and on a small screen up in the top corner of the cockpit a man dressed in uniform appeared. He was wearing dark blue uniform, and had several badges that he'd recieved on his shirt. From the screen he looked tall, but then again the angle could be deceptive. He had quite long blond hair, green eyes, long nose, a young looking face.
"Who are you and what is your business here?" The man asked in a rather surprisingly calm tone of voice.
"I am senator Bail Organa, of the Old Republic," Bail Organa answered, introducing himself.
"I see," The man replied. "the Old Republic." He repeated. "Does that mean you are not apart of the Empire?"
"No, I am not apart of the new Galactic Empire," Bail answered.
"So what is your business here, senator?" The man asked.
"I wish to speak to Senator Lagin Aquis," Bail answered.
"Ok then." The man nodded. "My name is Pedro Darton."
"Pleasure." Bail replied.
Grievous was stood on the bridge of the New Hope, looking through the viewports onto the planet Bothawui. He wouldn't mind if he never saw this planet again in his life. The planet too him seemed rather boring, with not many places of interest, though he wasn't there for very long. Now he and everybody else on this cruiser were waiting for these mechanics to finish their repairs. But he was slightly concerned because of the soldiers that attacked them on Bothawui, he wasn't concerned in the way that they could've been dangerous-he easily took care of them, and could have easily taken on a lot more soldiers. What bothered him was the reason for wanting to keep them there on the planet in the first place. And since then he had seen no other suspicious activity from the planet or elsewhere for that matter.
"Will we be able to go soon?" Ahsoka asked, anyone in particular.
"Soon." Grievous answered, not turning to look at her. He gave her an indefinite answer, because he didn't know the exact amount of time it would take. He was still remaining very cautious as they clearly didn't have the resources to take on a fleet from the Galactic Empire, probably not even one single cruiser, considering the damage this one had taken over the past few battles. They had lost a few, if not nearly all their droid starfighters, not only that but the actual number of battle droids onboard was rather low; only a few hundred remaing along with a few hundred Jedi. But even they had taken a few losses recently.
"Keep an eye out on any suspicious activity." Grievous gave out the order.
"Yes Sir," OOM 2X said.
"Why what are we looking out for?" Ahsoka asked.
"Anything, something that stands out. Whether it be a small shuttle or a scout. Report it immediately. Just record any unusal activity." Grievous said.
"Yes sir," Ahsoka said.
"Good." Grievous said.
Vader dropped out of lightspeed in his one man starfighter, similar to the old republic style starfighters that those fools the Jedi used. He tried to reach out into the force, trying to sense Padme and his children down on the planet. He concentrated for several seconds but he couldn't feel them. How strange, he thought as he started to go down into the planet's atmosphere. As soon as he hit atmosphere, he flew at a fairly low altitude, looking out for the Theed Palace. He continued to fly to the palace. He saw the palace up ahead in the distance.
He landed his starfighter in the Theed Palace hangar bay, after he was given clearance to land. He saw Captain Typho and Captain Panaka waiting down below. He didn't remember seeing Panaka last time he visited. There were several other Royal soldiers with them. Vader opened up the cockpit of the starfighter, and jumped out using the Force for propulsion.
"Captain Panaka, Captain Typho," Vader greeted them both. "Where is Padme?"
"Padme," Typho repeated.
Vader sensed their unease in the Force. He sensed their hearts racing through the Force. "What is it?"
"Padme has gone, Anakin." Captain Panaka answered.
"What do you mean gone?" Vader demanded, growing very angry.
"She has left, with her children," Captain Typho answered.
"Since when did this happen?" Vader demanded, his face going rather red. His breath becoming deeper.
"It was soon after you left. Senator Bail Organa came and apparently she went off with him." Typho answered.
Vader could sense they were telling the truth; there was no deception in their words. "Did she say where they were going?"
"We didn't really speak to either of them when they left. They never mentioned it." Typho answered.
"So they could be anywhere." Vader said, shaking his head. His rage boiling. But he didn't know where to start looking. "Keep me informed if they return."
"We will do." Panaka said.
Bail Organa was still on the bridge of the Tantive IV now talking to Senator Lagin Aquis, who appeared on screen after being put through from Pedro Darton. Senator Lagin Aquis was a male human. He was wearing long elegant, fancy red and white robes. He had white hair, and quite old looking face, well he was old to be honest, about sixty and onwards.
"Senator Organa," Lagin Aquis greeted.
"Senator Aquis," Bail returned with a short smile.
"I haven't see you senator for a while," Lagin Aquis said.
"Indeed," Bail said. "We have been searching for some of the senators that signed the petition of 2000. So far we've not been having much luck of late."
"And you were wondering whether I would join your cause." Lagin Aquis. "Well of course I will join you in this rebellion against the Empire. But first you should come down and discuss this over dinner. I can have the cooks prepare a great feast. And of course we will have to talk it over with the current ruler of Onderon, King Talmul."
"Of course," Bail nodded in agreement.
Palpatine was still sat at his desk in his office. He sensed Mas Amedda was approaching the room.
"Come in!" Palpatine called out. Within a few seconds, Mas Amedda came into the office.
"It appears as though your apprentice has gone to Naboo." Amedda reported.
"To see that wife of his." Palpatine finished. "She must be dealt with. He can't keep running around looking for her, and taking care of her." He exclaimed, anger building up in him. He fell to the darkside because of her, because of his love for that conspiring senator from Naboo. But was it a full submission to the darkside? It would seem that a small amount of Anakin remains-as in his love for Padme. She has to go. She is of no use to the Empire, or the Darkside, and most importantly no use what so ever to the Sith, he thought to himself. If she died because the Jedi or some other enemy we can make use of, that might unleash all the power inside of him, and the transformation will hopefully be complete.
"Should we arrange something to happen to her?" Amedda asked.
"We must make sure our contact can report the incident to make it more of an accident." Palpatine said.
"Yes your excellency." Amedda replied.
The journey from the Core, to the old Sith Sector took a long time to get there and back again. Admiral Longbow felt an enormous feeling of relief and satisfaction as he returned to Coruscant. He didn't really like being a ferry or taxi carrying other passengers about, especially when he knew nothing about them to be honest. This sort of mission didn't really require much use of the mind, nor intellect, he preferred missions that required strategy. But orders are orders, especially when they come directly from the Emperor. Hopefully his next mission would be one of more importance and interest to himself and his crew.