Chapter 25

After Padme, Anakin and Obi-wan handed Mortus back to his grandfather the Emperor Darth Nox they saw the destruction which destroyed Republic ships cause as they pummelled to the ground hitting lakes, farm lands and the palace of Organa.

"Thank you Padme" Bail said over a holo to Padme.

"How much damage is there? Any lives lost?" Padme asked worried.

"We were lucky. There was no deaths just injuries cause by the debris, and the damage to the buildings can be repaired." Bail said with relief

"Thank the force" Padme said happy for the out come

"But we still lost 50 Soldiers when the Emperor landed." Bail said with sadness.

"If only it was avoidable" Padme said with guilty and regret.

"Ya if only" Bail said hiding the rest of the report.

"We are on our way back to Coursant now." Padme said changing the topic. "How is the war going?" Padme asked.

"It's going alright. We have some success in holding off several uprisings that joined the Empire. But with the destruction of Naboo Moral is very low and we need to find another boost to push us through during these dark times." Bail said as he reads of an report.

"I might have something for moral when I get back, until then maybe the force be with you" Padme said as she end the holo for she was feeling sick again.

"Padme!" Anakin said in shocked at hearing Padme puking "Is everything alright?" Anakin asked as he raced to the refresher door.

"I'm fine Ani" Padme said as she looked up to Anakin. "It's just morning sickness." Padme said before restarting.

"I'm here my love, I'm here." Anakin said as he crouched by Padme and began to rub her back. "I'll never leave by your side ever" Anakin said as he continued to rub his wife's back.

On Doombringer

The Emperor and his 2nd apprentice Mortus returns to the Doombringer in the Emperor's his shuttle. As they come into landing the Emperor order the ship to head back to Dromund Kaas with his fleet.

"Can you return to me what was taken?" Mortus asked as he stand next to his grandfather.

"Maybe" The Emperor said as he walked to the boarding ramp.

Once the shuttle landed the boarding ramp opened up and the Emperor walked out passing the rows of Imperials as made his way to the turbo lift, with Mortus right behind him.

"Where are we going?" Mortus asked as he tried to keep with the Emperor's walking.

"To the Meditation Pod" The Emperor said as he and Mortus got to the turbo lifts but was stop when Hanana stepped in front of them

"Natnell!" Hanana said loudly as she gave Mortus and huge hugged. Making Mortus a little embarrassed.

"It's good to see you Mother" Mortus lied as he wants to give his power back as soon as he can.

"Are you alright? Have they hurt you?" Han asked as he came running out of the fighter bays into his family.

"I have some bruises, cuts and broken bones, nothing to worry about but I have lost my power to use the force." Mortus said as he clenched his fists in anger.

"What? How dare they?" Hanana said shocked at what she heard

"Is there anything that can be done to help him?" Han asked as he looked at The Emperor.

"I can help him, but first we need to get to my meditation pod." The Emperor said as he motion Hanana to stand a side.

"Oh right" Hanana said as she stood a side allowing Mortus and The Emperor to enter the turbo lift.

"Hope you get better" Han said as he hugged Mortus again.

"Me to" Mortus said before the doors closed

"Why are we going to the Meditation Pod?" Mortus asked as the Emperor made the lift move.

"The force is stronger there, unless you don't want your powers back." The Emperor said.

"Really? But I thought you said…"

"I know what I said in front the enemy. They had to believe what they did to you worked and stopped another Sith killing." The Emperor said as he looked down at Mortus.

"I see" Mortus said seeing his grandfather's plan "you raised there hope to destroy it" Mortus said out a little better and smug about the plan.

"That is correct" The Emperor said as the lift stopped

They both exited the lift and walked into the Meditation Pod a room so bare that only had Sith Holocron on a pedestal in the centre of the room.

"This is new! Is this going to help me with my revenge?" Mortus said as he looked at the Holocron.

"No! This Sith Holocron belonged to Sidious and all those that came before him." The Emperor said as he walked to the centre of the room.

"And how does that help me with killing the Jedi scum that took my ability to use the Darkside" Mortus said as he started to get angry at his grandfather's for stalling.

"Nothing. This will help us to get your power back" The Emperor said as he picked up the Holocron.

"How?" Mortus asked curiously

"As you know I have over 500,000 souls in me thanks to the help of the thought bomb created by Lord Kaan at the battle of Ruusan and another 5 million more souls from my predecessor Valkorion. With the power I have I can will 1 of the souls power into the Holocron and it will enter the next person, which is you" The Emperor said as he start the ritual.

The Emperor concerted all of his will to pull the power of one of his less than useful souls and put it into the Holocron by creating a cut on his hand. On the outside Mortus sees a dark shadow coming out of the cut on the Emperor's hands and entering the Holocron. With a wave of his hand the Holocron starts to rise in the air and makes it way to the Emperor.

"As your Master I command you to enter the body of Natnell, Blood of my blood." The Emperor said with a low and cold commanding voice as he dripped his blood on the Holocron making it rumble and crack open.

After a while the Emperor's blood opened the Holocron, the dark Shadow came out of the Holocron pulsing Red and Black as it head to Mortus. The Shadow wasted no time and enter Mortus's body thought the mouth and eyes, allowing it to attach itself to Mortus soul. Mortus fell to the ground in pain and started shake, the Emperor over looks his grandson by looking inside him as fixing the connection Mortus had lost. After 10 minutes The Emperor's task was done, and Mortus started to get up again.

"How do you feel?" The Emperor asked Mortus already knowing the answer.

"Powerful!" Mortus said as he once again feel the force.

"Let see how rusty you are" The Emperor said as the several doors opened up letting in 20 combat droids in the room.

Mortus just grinned as he used the force to crushed 10 droids instantly and sent a powerful force lighting wave hitting and destroying the remaining combat droids.

"I feel even more powerful than before!" Mortus said amazed at what he did. "How did you do it?" Mortus asked as he looked back at the Emperor

"I used a force powered soul to repair your connection to the force: The Emperor said as he motioned the Holocron to be with the rest of his collection.

"Great now I can have my revenge." Mortus said as he walked to the turbo lift.

"Your revenge can wait!" The Emperor said as he looked at Mortus

"No Grandfather, The Fools that took my strength need to pay for what they have done." Mortus said as he continued to made his way to the turbo lift.

"You are not going away" The Emperor said as he froze Mortus where he stands.

"You can't stop me I have a part of your power in me." Mortus said as he sent a force push at the Emperor breaking his concretion.

"You dare attack me." The Emperor said as the force push was deflected away. "You don't have my power just the power of unless Sith for the battle of Ruusan" The Emperor said as he grabbed Mortus by the throat with the force and tossed him around the room.

"I MUST HAVE MY REVENGE!" Mortus yelled in anger as he charged toward the Emperor.

"You are a fool" The Emperor said as he shot lighting at Mortus which he deflected away.

"If I have to kill you to get my revenge then so be it" Mortus said as used the force to grab the Emperor's lightsaber and charged again.

"Control yourself Mortus before your anger does." The Emperor said as he ignited his arm with Sith Lighting and grabbed the lightsaber by the blade.

"I MUST HAVE MY REVENGE!" Mortus yelled as he force pushed the Emperor away.

The Emperor used the force to anchor himself where he is when Mortus sent the force push. The Emperor pulled his lightsaber from Mortus and grabbed Mortus and kicked him across the room then suspended him in the air.

"Your revenge is going to wait until you can control yourself better." The Emperor said as walked towards Mortus.

"I am in control. The only problem it you stopping for me getting my revenge." Mortus yelled at angry at his Grandfather.

"You really are an fool" The Emperor said as he used the force to knock Mortus unconscious.

The Emperor summoned his guards to take Mortus to his quarters where he will stay until he gets some control of his renewed power and his thirst for vengeance.

5 hours later on the New Hope Anakin, Obi-wan and Padme sit down in Padme's quarter eating when Anakin suddenly got a vision of the Emperor and Mortus.

"Of Course" Anakin said before he sign heavily signalling the other that something was wrong

"What's wrong Ani?" Padme asked.

"The Emperor just showed me something he just done." Anakin said feeling bitter and angry at the Emperor.

"What did he show you?" Obi-wan asked curios and worried.

"He" Anakin started to say but lost worried about Padme's reaction "He has given Mortus his powers back" Anakin said shocking everyone.

"W-what?" Padme asked as she tried to hold back her tears

"How?" Obi-wan asked.

"I don't know, but I think he sent me the vision to taunt me." Anakin said as he suddenly lost his appetite.

"I can't take this, anymore" Padme said as she got up from the table and ran into her room.

"I think I'll head of to my quarters" Obi-wan said as he got up and left the room.

With Obi-wan gone Anakin walked to Padme's room.

"Are you alright?" Anakin asked already knowing the answer.

"No" Padme said as she cried to herself.

"What's wrong my angel?" Anakin asked as he sat next Padme.

"These is nothing that we can do that hurts him." Padme said feeling hopeless.

"We will win this Padme" Anakin said as he rubbed her back.

"How Ani? How do we fight this monster when everything we do does nothing to him?" Padme asked as she turned towards Anakin.

"I don't know my love, we have to trust the will of the force." Anakin said feeling guilty for not having all the answers.

"The will of the force." Padme scoffed as she suddenly turn angry. "What a Joke that is? The Emperor seems to be the force itself" Padme said as continued her rant.

"Good always wins against evil. That has almost been the history of the Galaxy." Anakin said doing his best to comfort his wife.

"I'm so worried, Ani, Of you, the babies and the galaxy" Padme said as she hugged Anakin.

"We will win this, I know it" Anakin said as he kissed Padme and laid down to sleep with Padme.

End of Chapter 25