The sharp and mechanical wheezes causes one officer to freeze and stiffen their body in fear. They salute when a powerful being in a black metal suit marches in; it's heavy and dark presence almost overwhelming the officers in the area. "You may stop now," the black suit rumbles out before turning towards a colonel, "how are the plans and construction for the Death Star going?" The black suit asks. The colonel reports, "Very well sir! It should be done in a few more months." The black suit nods its head curtly before turning around, letting their cape flap gracefully behind. Creating strong but short winds as it marches out. Menacing step after menacing step.
The black suit goes towards a room when it's called, "Lord Vader, your presence is requested by Lord Sidious." An officer calls out. The black suit, now identified as Darth Vader himself, sighs but turns around. "Thank you...officer." He says. The officer salutes him briefly before heading off on their own path. When Darth Vader reaches an empty conference, he presses a button and a hologram of Lord Sidious appears. "Lord Vader, thank you for your hasty appearance. Let me get straight to the point. Have you ever heard of the name Nneka Ashanti?" Vader freezes for a second, but that was all what Sidious needed to conclude that Vader did hear that name before. "Let me guess," he slithers out, "you probably slept with her when you were alive as Anakin Skywalker. Well Vader, am I right in this assessment?" Vader sighs, nodding his head.
"It was several years ago, I was on a mission and me and my wife were at a...disagreement. I was frustrated and tired in many ways. I met a woman and she was beautiful, but not as beautiful as my wife. However, it was enough for me to desire her and we got together. But I left her as soon as I could, full of regret for cheating on my wife. But rest assured, I did love her. I always will." Vader confesses and explains.
But what he didn't say was that he told Nneka that he loved her in a heat of passion, and that Nneka perceived that to be true. So she studied with it, and even begged him to stay with tears in her eyes. He didn't tell Sidious that...well, never mind about it just for now. Sidious, of course, knows that Vader is hiding something else but decides to leave it alone. It's probably not that serious.
"You are dismissed, Lord Vader."
Vader bows a little and thanks him before shutting off the hologram. He breathes out a sigh and clenches his fists before heading out of the room.
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6 months later...
"It's been four years since I left that place Ulysses! It's fine though, because I have youuuuu!" Neji blows raspberries all over her son's stomach, causing her sweet baby to let out contagious giggles and coos that just warm Neji's heart. Suddenly, she feels arms wrap around her waist and a chin on her right shoulder. Neji snorts and looks at a bright eyed Ulysses jr, who shrieks in happiness at the person behind his mother. "Who is behind me, Chipmunk?" Neji asks. The baby starts wiggling his body wildly, reaching his hands forward and making grabbing motions.
Neji looks around and acts surprise, turning her attention back to her son. "It's Uncle Luke Ulysses! Yayyy!" She claps her hands and her son does the same. Luke chuckles and lets go of Neji, instead, walking close to the baby and picking him up. "He's mine again." He announces before walking out the door with Ulysses jr, a huge and soft smile gracing his lips. Luke then turns around and lifts up one of the baby's hands, waving it side to side. "See you later mommy, happy birthday!" He says in a exaggerated baby voice. Neji waves back, "Thank you! Make sure to say happy birthday to Uncle Luke as well!" Luke rolls his eyes and chuckles again, "Thanks you guys. Neji, we will be back in a hour. Then we can go explore together for a bit." Neji nods her head, "Alright, see you later!" With that, Luke disappears with Ulysses jr, leaving Neji by herself since Han and Leila are out doing who knows what.
Neji waits a few more minutes before sticking her head out of the door, glancing side to side. Once she feels like the coast is clear, she brings her head back inside the room and locks the door securely. She then goes to the bed and sits down, taking out a small device from her skirt pocket. She presses a button twice and a holographic computer emerges. It asks for a password and Neji types something in; she is immediately granted access. The screen takes her to a file.
Darth Vader's file.
"Finally...let's find out a bit more about you, shall we?"
A/n: We're back folks! For those who still reads and support this story in their own way, thank you for being patient as I was in this hiatus. I am able to work on and hopefully publish more chapters often. See you next time and thanks again for reading this and your support! Merry Christmas, and for those who don't celebrate Christmas, happy holidays!