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14 Years Later

"Our pilgrimage will not be postponed over minor security issues. I can very well defend myself from criminals if need be." "My Empress, the temple is heavily guarded. But in the ship, you would be open and vulnerable to attack, even with a security detail and an escort." "Have you forgotten how much we rely on the Cultists' shipyards for defense and attack? Mauli's presentation and the pilgrimage can not be postponed, unless you wish to call war." "Of course, My Lady. The shuttle will be prepped as soon as needed." Rey sighs, sitting back down on the throne. She opens their bond, and he looks over, sitting on one of his many leather chairs. "How is she doing?" "She is improving, but some of the meditation exercises have been a struggle." "That isn't surprising. When are you coming to help oversee the execution?" "Once this text is finished." Rey frowns. That could be hours. The Sith have no patience for her daughter's slow training. They will need to present her in just a few short months, as they had promised so many years ago, and she will not let the failure of this ceremony be the cause of another war. "We will accelerate her training. They will test her when we arrive." "I have been testing her on the translations. She knows it inside and out." "Good, but she will need to work on her meditation and saber skills. She will be constructing a new saber there." "You can help her with that. I will help her figure out a suitable design." "Good."

"You have to channel the anger inside of you. Just attacking will not be enough", she tells herself, as she brings her training saber around for another attack. Her face scowls as she misses her target once again, and she winces as a bolt hits her, the sudden sting echoing through her spine. "Control. How many times have I told you that? This must not be noticable by next month. Do you understand, daughter?" Mauli gulps down whatever emotion was about to surface. "Yes Mother. It will be fixed." "I hope so." But then, Kira's eyes grow just the slightest bit softer. "Mauli, as my daughter, you will inherit this heavy throne. But remember, we are peacekeepers. What happened when the accursed light controlled everything?" "The users of it eliminated anything they no longer agreed with. They became peacekeepers, but allowed a war to flourish under their command." "Exactly. You must uphold the darkness you were gifted with. Have I made myself clear?" "Yes, Mother. I will not forget."

"Damn it. Damn it, damn it, DAMN IT!" Her voice echoes through the chamber, as she slams down the staff. "You know you can't let them down. You cannot do this next time. You are all that's left." Another item goes flying. "M' Lady, they are requesting your presence in the council room." The announcer dodges another missile, and scurries away, really not interested in seeing the source. "I'm going, I'm going," she mumbles.

"Mauli. The council would like to speak with you about the upcoming ceremony." "Mother, what could they have left to say? I know what they are expecting of me." "They do not see it that way. There are other expectations of you that do need to be discussed." "Such as?" "You will be married during your presentation and crowning. There is much they wish to discuss in that area of expectations. They are waiting in the communications room."

Mauli walks, slowly, to the door, knowing full well what they will say. The blue figures projected above the panel turn, and nod at her. "Mauli. Welcome, child. We have much to discuss with you." "I was informed of the marriage arranged for me." "I am glad you brought that up, little one. That is an area your parents and the council share a bit of concern in. You do know you will be expected to eventually produce an heir, correct?" "I know full well what is expected of me-" "But you are not acting as you say you are. Do not think we are ignorant of your failures." "I-I am working-" "WE are not going to see how you got to where you are. We only see results. And your results are lacking." They turn away from her, and she can almost sense their rage and disappointment. "Mauli, you are dismissed. We wish to speak with your mother."

She walks. Light blinds her, darkness engulfs her, but then, she can see. The dawn, softly breaking out over her. Dusk, falling gently on her shoulders.

She jumps. Those dreams again. They went away for so long. But they came back the moment she felt something inside of her. She really does hate dreaming. It doesn't allow her control, the one thing that has been drilled in her head since she could walk. "Control this" or "Control who you are." She knows every single word spit at her. She could never really control something inside of her. Something that wanted her to give up her control. Let herself just be. She had crushed herself, trying to be someone who she would never be. "Princess Mauli, your ship is awaiting you in the hangar." 'No', she tells herself. 'Not now. You must go through with this. Just get it over with, and learn to be who they want you to be. '

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