Stormravyn

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Chapter 7

ROYAL PALACE, NABOO

Stormravyn stood by the window, staring out at Theed. More then anything, she just wanted to return to Yavin 4 and complete her training.

"Is something wrong, milady?" It was Lady Grisabella.

"I miss my friends," Stormravyn said quietly.

"I believe it. I had a very close friend once," Grisabella said, her eyes looking far away. "Her name was Lily. She was a spy."

"Was?" Grisabella nodded. "What happened to her?"

"She.died. Saving my life."

"I'm.I'm sorry."

"Your sorrow won't bring her back, Lady Empress," Grisabella said coldly. "With your permission."

Stormravyn nodded. Grisabella backed out of the room.

STARSHIP ANGEL'S KISS

Leia stood on the bridge of the Angel's Kiss, her flagship. She was carefully and closely watching the fleet of Star Destroyers that had suddenly-too suddenly-appeared in this quarter of the galaxy. There was only one planet of consequence here: Naboo. But why would the Empire be interested in a backwater planet like Naboo? She asked herself.

"Milady," one of the guards came up and bowed.

"Yes?"

"We're receiving a transmission. From Naboo. Would you like to speak with them?"

"Yes, of course."

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"My lady," the young woman on the screen said. "I am Queen Kira of Naboo. It is my wish to end the destruction here. Are you agreeable?"

Leia decided she liked this woman. She was sharp and to the point, and didn't waste time on pleasantries. "I am willing.why approach me now?"

"Because it is only now that I have had the opportunity. How shall we go about this?"

Leia sighed, and settled down to negotiate.

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Stormravyn rubbed her temples and sighed. "That went well," she commented to Lady Grisabella.

Grisabella looked highly satisfied. "I couldn't have done better myself, Lady Empress, and I was raised to this."

"Milady, if your negotiations are-" Vader cut off very suddenly. He was staring at Grisabella who had pulled her hood up a second too late. "You," he hissed. "You're supposed to be *dead!*"

"So are you, but that doesn't change the fact that you're alive," Grisabella said calmly. "A curious paradox. Fall in love with the son and marry the father."

"What is going on?" Stormravyn asked.

"This.woman," Vader hissed, "is none other than the traitor, Lanfear."

"My mother."

Vader blinked. "Yes, but that is-"

"It is *not* beside the point, Father. This is my mother. And the end does *not* justify the means." She turned to Grisabella. "Explain what you meant. The paradox."

Grisabella sighed. "I worked as a spy for the Rebellion for ten years. I was there when the first Death Star blew up. I had also found myself infatuated with Luke Skywalker. Five years later, my father married me off to your father, making me stepmother to the man I thought I loved, a man who was seven years my senior. Hence the paradox. A year later, my double-agent role was found out by both sides. They both tried to kill me. My friend Lily, the one I told you about earlier, died in my stead. I then fled, went into hiding. Until now." She bowed her head. "I cannot change who I am," she whispered. "Nor do I want to."

Stormravyn nodded, slowly. "Life is what it is," she murmured. "We have done what we can. Now we settle down, and wait, and live our lives and hope life is good." She turned to Vader. "Mother is now under my protection. Anyone who harms her will answer to me. Is that understood, Father?"

Vader nodded. He bowed. "Life is what it is," he repeated.

Lanfear looked up. "Life is what it is," she whispered.

Three people stand in the mountains of a planet called Naboo. One could have claimed kingship, had he desired it. Instead, he became hated and reviled, an enemy of its people. One had been the daughter of the man who had very nearly destroyed that planet, his own home. And one was the daughter of these two hero-villains.

One was Queen of Naboo.

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A/N: Done, finally. This is the end of Stormravyn. Hope you enjoyed!