XVI
"Lord Vader," a grey clad lieutenant approached the Sith Lord. "Yes, lieutenant?" Vader turned from the observation deck of the Star Destroyer and faced the cowering solider. "The Emperor wishes to speak with you," the lieutenant motioned for Vader to follow. The pair hurried down the main corridor to the large conference room near the bow of the ship.
Vader stepped inside and bowed before the shimmering hologram of the Emperor. "My master," Vader rasped as he rose. "Lord Vader, I am sending you with an Inquistor to investigate a disturbance on Naboo. Go there and speak with members of the royal court about the untimely death of the late senator. I fear a rebellion may be rising," the Emperor watched as Vader tensed before offering a curt response, "Of course, my master." The hologram quickly vanished and the room fell into silence. Vader stepped out into the corridor, "Lieutenant, ready my ship. We leave for Naboo immediately." And with a swift salute the lieutenant turned on his heel and hurried off towards the landing bay. Vader moved quickly down the corridor to his own chambers, pushing the feelings of weakness to the back of his brain.