Chapter IV: Desperate Oaths

PRINCESS ADORA'S DIARY

FIFTH DAY IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF THE HORDE'S OCCUPATION OF ETHERIA

I don't know how long I was running, I don't care either, all I wanted was to hide in the safety of the Whispering Woods, where I knew I would be safe or at least hoped I would be safe.

While I was running I tripped over a stone and broke my leg, I started to scream out, by I covered my mouth lest my screams attract Vader's attention.

I managed to crawl to a large tree and hide behind it, tears of pain raced down my cheeks, I wanted to die now the pain was so bad, but right now that is not an option.

I looked up into the sky and saw a terrifying sight, a large vortex of energy appear from nowhere and spewed out armored fighters that swooped down and start to bomb the Whispering Woods, this was no doubt Vader's doing.

However, I had little time to figure out as I heard the footfalls of armored troops, Vader must have called for his white troopers to come here, no doubt in search of me. I shudder at thought of being captured by the Empire again and won't let it happen.

I got out my comlink and set the frequency for Castle Brightmoon, "Castle Brightmoon this is She-Ra do you read me," I spoke through microphone, but no response came,

"Castle Brightmoon this is She-Ra we have an emergency," I said this time however I got a reply.

"This is Queen Angella, what is the problem She-Ra," the voice of Angella came through the speaker.

"The Whispering Woods are being invaded, their leader destroyed my sword, I need help, I don't know how long I can last please hurry," I whispered into the microphone and turned it off.

As I was putting the comlink away, I felt the cold touch of metal against the back of my neck; I looked around and saw the white troopers of Vader behind me.

"On your feet, woman!" one of the ordered me, I slowly and painfully stood up, the pain of putting the weight on my leg was terrible.

"Please, I broke my leg, I can't walk I need help," I pleaded with the troopers.

"TK-899, get out the bioscanner to see if she is injured," the trooper ordered as they laid me against a tree.

The trooper did as he was told and took out a strange device and ran it over my leg, I could tell he was studying the results.

"Her leg is broken, sir," he told his superior showing him the readout, pointing to something probably the broken bones.

"All right, give her a sedative and carry her back to Vader," the commander told his underling.

I looked in terror as the trooper took out some sort of device, with an IV attached to it.

The trooper grabbed my arm, and injected the needle into me; I winced and fought back a cry as it was painful.

My eyes were blurry from the tears, but I saw the trooper adjust some settings on the device, soon my eyes started to close, I tried to fight it, but the medicine was strong and soon I was asleep, the last thing I saw was the troopers approach me, then all was black.

QUEEN ANGELLA'S DIARY

FIFTH DAY IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF THE HORDE'S OCCUPATION OF ETHERIA

We had received a message from She-Ra; the Whispering Woods had been invaded, if whoever invaded managed to take control of it, the Great Rebellion is doomed.

I summoned the key members of the rebellion, Glimmer, Bow, Madame Razz, Castaspella, and myself, to discuss what should be done.

Once the leaders were assembled the debate began.

"Queen Angella do we know who is invading Etheria, is it Hordak?" Bow asked stroking his mustache.

"I doubt it, for Hordak to enter the Whispering Woods, he would have to face who he was, a Magus, he would not dare face reawakening what's ever left of Ralabad, though Hordak is power mad will do anything to get the planet, it would be too risky even for him," I informed him.

"Do you think they're going to attack Brightmoon, mother?" Glimmer asked me worriedly, I could sense the fear in her, I don't blame her, she has never seen such a devastating turn of events, neither have I for that matters, but my fear is tempered from hearing the stories of how Prime destroyed Celestia eons ago, would this invader do the same to Etheria.

"They won't get chance, Etheria will not fall, I will not let it," I declared as I drew the Sword of Uriel, "I swear upon this holy weapon that I will defend Etheria to the death, who is with me?" I asked as looked around the room.

"I am with you mother, I will defend Etheria to my last breath," Glimmer said as she placed her hand on top of mine, swearing her loyalty to Etheria.

"As always, your majesty, I am at your disposal, you have my word as a servant of the ancient Magi, that I am with you to the death," Bow said placing his hand on top of Glimmer's.

Casta stood up, "as queen of the Etheria's first capital and as student of the Gnostic's magic, I swear not only my own but that of all Mysticore shall fight beside Brightmoon," she replied placing her hand on top of Bow's.

"I too as a student of the Gnostics swear loyalty to Brightmoon," Madame Razz said placing her hand on top of Casta's.

"You have sworn by word that your loyalties lie with Etheria, may you keep that oath and defend her to the death," I declrared as I took the sword and said, "Go forth, let only Viper free you from your vows," with that we left to prepare the attack.

THE LOG OF DARTH VADER, DARK LORD OF THE SITH

22 YEARS AFTER THE END OF THE CLONE WARS

My forces have arrived and have captured the woman, with her at my side, Palpatine is doomed, but now a new problem has arisen.

My forces have informed me that sizeable group of warriors is approaching from a nearby city and is armed, normally this would not bother me, but being veteran of the Clone Wars, I know that any force now matter how small can pose a threat and needed to be stopped.

I activated the comlink on my armor, "Commander 3479, do you read me," I spoke through the microphone situation in my mask.

"Yes, Lord Vader," the commander voice came through speaker.

"Order your men to attack these soldiers and have you men march into the city they came from, but wait for my orders before you destroy it, when the order comes, leave no survivors, let these fools know that young and old alike will pay for their insolence," I ordered them.

"Yes, my lord," he replied as I switched off the comlink, I will have the key to turning She-Ra to the Dark Side of the Force, and have the key to overthrowing Palpatine.