Stormravyn-Part 5

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YAVIN 4

Mara Jade Skywalker sat alone in her room. She still hadn't opened the note that Jaina had given her a few moments ago. She decided that she might as well. She tore open the envelope, and revieled this message:

"Mara Jade:
It has been quite some time since I saw you last. But this is not a casual note between casual acquaintances. The Heiress. That is the purpose of this message.
I know you recognized her eyes. The same blue eyes that her father had-no, has. Yes, he is here again. I trust that you will tell no one of this, though. He has not even told the fleet, and he rules as regent for his daughter.
I also am writing this-as a confession. My family is a proud one, so this is not easy. One of the reasons I stayed with the Rebellion was because I loved him. I think you know who I mean. Then, then I was married off to his father, a political maneuver. My hopes were dashed. I had-until then-lived in hope. Then I realized that my father would never put up with such a thing. I ask your forgiveness, for that, and many other things.
Because we are two women who understand each other,
Lanfear, a.k.a Lady Grisabella, commander of the Remnants fleet."

"Lanfear," Mara whispered. "So, the Empire is regrouping. This could be useful information. Yes, I forgive you, Lanfear. I had no claim over him at the time. So there is nothing to forgive. But, your daughter. Yes, your daughter. I wonder..."

SUPER STAR DESTROYER SHADOW

The Dark One stood waiting for the arrival of Lady Grisabella, the Princess, and their escorts. He smiled bitterly. He was more bitter then angry these days.
The three TIE fighters landed. The Dark One walked up between the ranks of the stormtroopers. He then knelt, on one knee, reminding himself again of other days. It seemed everything did.
He looked up slightly, taking measure of the Princess. She was not what he expected. She was tall, willowy, with dark hair and eyes, but her face--
Scars. Scared, just like another. No, he thought, I will put that out of my mind!
"My lady Empress," he said quietly, as she approached.
"Rise." she said quietly. She was good at this. He stood up, next to her, but a pace behind. "What is our situation, Dark One?" "What you see before you. And perhaps--"
"Perhaps what, Dark One?"
"Naboo."
"Why?"
"Your father would be king there. Just before the rise of your grandfather, Naboo decided to switch to monarchy. They had an elected assembly, to assist the king or queen, but the monarch had the true power. As your father was-is king of Naboo, that makes you his queen." "Who is my father? Does he still live?" "Yes....."
"Who is he, then?"
"Darth Vader....."

YAVIN 4

Tenel Ka was operating the comm center at the academy today. She waited, wondering what would happen if there was a communication. One of the comm units beeped. She pressed a button, and a small sheet of paper slid out. It was a message. Excepting the greeting, the message contained exactly 5 words:

"Her Dark Highness, Empress Kirjava, Lady of Darkness,
Princess of Shadows, Neutral Bond, Queen Kira of Naboo,
to Tenel Ka, future queen of Hapes:
My father is Darth Vader."