Chapter 7- Discipline of the fleet
Sean silently glared at the back of the Captains head as he walked toward the officer's mess. Upon reaching their destination the Captain swept his angry glance across the room looking for something to vent his fury upon. The staff noticed immediately and he was denied any infraction to comment on. Still red in the face he turned to the door and walked into his mess. The com blinked and then Vader appeared once again, his ebony eyes boring into their own.
"Commander make your report."
With a slight nod of his head Sean answered, "Of course Lord Vader." Then he told the dark lord all that had happened on the mission from start to finish ending with when he walked off the bridge.
"Captain; do you have anything to add?"
Unwilling to give up the opportunity to undue his disgrace Braden started, "Yes I do Lord Vader, this man has destroyed the discipline of his unit. When I went in to get him he was gambling with his courtesan on his lap."
Vader was intrigued, the new commander had given his report with no difficulty and while he had showed no disrespect he did not seem to fear his lord. The captain on the other hand could not keep his hands from shaking slightly at his side. Vader looked to Sean's eyes only to find them watching the captain intently. He smiled evil under his mask; "Commander Enders I am sure you have an explanation for these offences, moreover it would be bad for your career to strike a superior officer."
Captain Braden let out a small gasp and turned his head to look at the pilot. When he looked into Sean's eyes he was suddenly afraid. The eyes seemed to be made of cold steel; Braden had just crossed a killer. No matter how much calm was registered on his face those eyes made him shiver and their gaze wavered only a second before returning to Vader.
"Of course my lord Vader."
"And what are your explanations for the offenses that the captain has mentioned?"
"My lord my men were gambling, I have no excuse nor do I desire one. My men were on alert, and unless something entertaining is done during that time it wears out their nerves.
"Perhaps." Vader liked this commander, not many had this much courage. And he was obviously an incredible combat commander.
"Lord Vader..."
"Silence." Vader roared as the captain tried to get a word in edgewise. "The commander has done nothing that requires punishment as far as I am concerned. Now there are smuggler convoys in the area as well as pirates. I suggest you get to work."
Commander Enders saluted Vader as his face disappeared from the com screen then he walked back out the door. The Captain did not follow him, he was shaking with a mixture of fear and rage.