Vader climbed the metallic steps of the Imperial Embassy, Stormtroopers lined the sides of the stairs. Mara Jade awaited Vader at the top,
"We have a situation." Mara and Vader walked into the compound.
"Speak." Vader retorted,
"Governor Enduri was assassinated prior to my arrival on Kamino." Vader halted in front of Mara.
"By whom?" Vader awaited the response.
"The lost Clone legion- the 212th… and their commander." Vader remembered the story of the 212th, they were engaged in a siege until a massive EMP shockwave put them off of Republic scanners- after Order 66 was initiated, it was speculated that the EMP blast might've disrupted their inhibitor chips; that's if they survived.
"Who is their commander? A Jedi?" Vader gripped Mara's arm,
"Mace Windu, Mace Windu is their commander…" Mara trailed off. Vader grew furious, how could Windu be alive? He and the Emperor killed him themselves.
"WHERE ARE THEY?" Vader yelled, the whole building shook- Vader's fury grew.
"We don't know, they hijacked some cloning materials and the Jango Fett strand. The Kaminoans said they were held at gunpoint to turn over some of their resources."
"Have you informed the Emperor?" Vader asked,
"No, I was hoping we could handle the matter on our own." Mara grabbed Vader's hand. He felt tensed, he swiped his hand away from hers.
"We will not. I shall tell the Emperor myself." Vader turned and headed for his quarters. Mara pouted as she escorted the Dark Lord to his room.
"I hope this accommodates you my Lord." Mara motioned Vader into the room. A sealed chamber stood at its center, the blinds were pulled, not allowing light to proceed. Vader heard the sounds of lightsabers igniting, four white blades appeared before his eyes. He ignited his lightsaber,
"You've made a terrible mistake." Vader engaged the first pair of lightsabers, crashing against the two blades. The other pair were fighting Mara, her light purple lightsaber illuminated the space around her.
"Vader, fall back into the hall!" Mara kicked the assailant backward, Vader released on the saber lock and regained footing in the hall, Vader and Mara readied themselves for a fight. Two men scurried into the hallway, dressed in white and gold robes, their hoods pulled over their heads, simultaneously they exclaimed,
"Anakin Skywalker, for the crimes committed on Mortis. The Father, Son and Daughter sentence you to death."
"You're Anakin Skywalker?" Mara turned her head to Vader. Vader felt his rage build to a crescendo, he ignited Ferus' lightsaber and charged at the two attackers. Mara backed away from the battle, Vader raged with fury, exchanging blows between the two. The three combatants turned into flashing lights due to their immense speed. Vader took lightsaber strikes to his suit, he threw the two attackers down the hallway. Vader's helmet fell to the ground in pieces, Mara observed his bare head, scars and deformed skin covered it. His suit was tattered, his cloak ripped in places, his robotic limbs showing. He hulked down the hallway, picking up speed as he rushed the two assassins, they clashed sabers. Vader glared into their eyes, he sent flurries of attacks and barrages toward the assassins. The two could not keep up with Vader, missing deflections and barely dodging attacks. Vader corralled them into a corner, leaped off the wall and sliced both of their heads off with a single flick of the wrist mid-air. Vader clipped the two sabers onto his belt and strided towards the compound exit. Mara deactivated her lightsaber and followed closely behind,
"We heard stories about you, you were one of the greatest fighters ever to live. It was said you died on Mustafar. I had no idea." Vader turned to Mara, his glowing orange eyes met her blue crystal colored eyes.
"I am dead."