Chapter Two: From Coruscant To Mustafar.
Firmus Pieett was a military man through and through. His father had been an admiral in the clone wars, and he himself had been in secondary educational studies when the Empire was born.
He had watched in awe and anticipation from his family's holoscreen on Axxila, as Emperor Palpatine converted the Republic into the Galactic Empire.
He knew the horrors of war and what they did to a person, as his Father horribly suffered with PTSD, anxiety and many physical wounds on top of his mental ones. Firmus loved his father, and found his life to be inspirational and influential in making him into the man he was today.
But another man also influenced Firmus.
His name was Anakin Skywalker, The 'Hero Without Fear', Or as the Galaxy now knew him to be: Darth Vader, Dark Lord Of The Sith and High Commander of the entire Emperial military.
So when that same man personally approached him and offered him the position of commander for his flagship, The obvious answer was yes.
And even though he knew that working under Vader would be an unusual experience, he was not quite expecting for his Superior to bring aboard a literal child. He also did not expect Vader to be so... calm, upon having retrieved said child.
It was as if this Child and Vader were connected somehow, there was no other way to explain it. And the orders he received soon after just added to that assumption;
"Commander Piett, I want four of the 501st to guard the boy in that room. No harm is to come to him, if any do then Your head is on the line, do you understand?" Vader told the man, pointing a finger into his chest.
Having worked with his lord for a few years now, Firmus merely nodded. Knowing that he would not fail unless some serious debacle was to occur.
"Yes My Lord...will that be all?" Piett asked with a calm tone and raised eyebrow.
"Tell the captain to set course for Mustafar, it is of great importance that we get there as soon as possible." Vader replied before cutting off the intercom.
"Yes, Lord Vader." Firmus bowed before the now empty holoprojector before turning to the captain.
Captain Needa glared at Peitt, enraged that his subordinate had more influence and trust with Lord Vader than himself.
"Your heard our orders." Firmus stated, placing his arms behind his back in the typical navy fashion before walking back onto the brige.
/Emperial Palace Throne Room/
"Yes?" Palpatine asked, a single ancient eyebrow raised. One of his many servants had entered the throne room, and they were only to do so if something important had happened or if someone important needed to speak to him.
They knew not to disturb him at such an hour, he had after all been very busy today. He had spoken during the latest inperial court session and had been in attendance for many senatorial meetings that lasted into the evening. This time was his time. Nothing more, nothing less.
"Your Majesty, The Grand Inquisitor is waiting outside." The Royal Attendant Announced, bowing his head respectfully to his emperor.
"Bring him in, Guards, Leave us... I wish to converse with Him in complete privacy." Palpatine ordered with the wave of his hand.
The Royal Red guard bowed before leaving the room swiftly and gracefully, coming from where they had left was a tall bald man.
He wore black and dark grey armour across his whole body, leaving only his head uncovered, revealing his glowing golden eyes. "My emperor" he greeted, kneeling before the powerful sith.
"Grand Inquisitor, I hear your mission on lothal grows quite... stimulating." Palpatine smirked, knowing his servant enjoyed the work he had been given.
"Yes your grace, I find this rebel group's heavy resistance to be of great amusement and challenge." The paunn replied.
"Do not play with your prey too much, lest it gain the confidence to bite back at you." The emperor advised him.
"Of course, my emperor. I will double my efforts and bring you their heads in but a short time." The grand Inquisitor vowed.
"Good. Now on to other matters, I hear we have a new addition to the Inquisitorius." Palpatine stated, changing the subject now that the first topic had run it's course.
"Indeed your grace, Former Padawan Cal Kestis has defeated Eighth brother and claimed his title and belongings. He will make an excellent Inquisitor and tool for your will." The paunn dark sider relented.
"Ah yes, the pupil of the late Jaro Tapol. I sense great things from the boy, he will go far in my empire... Is there anything else?" Palpatine asked.
"Just one more thing your grace, a young and bright proffessor has discovered a potential threat to the empire and its people." The Grand Inquisitor revealed.
"I see, and you believe this threat to be viable?"
"Yes..."
/Mustafar/
Peter kept himself close to Vader, fearful of the dark world they were now in orbit of. "What is this place?" He asked.
"This is mustafar, my home. I own it" Vader replied gently. He was nervous of his son's reaction to that peice of news.
"The whole planet is yours!?" Peter exclaimed, eyes wide. He didn't know that a single person could own a whole planet.
"Yes. every rock, animal and drop of lava is mine. Well, ours. It belongs to our house." The dark lord stated.
"House?" Peter blinked, confused.
"Yes, house. We belong to the house of Vader. The name I took upon becoming the emperor's servant. An emperial house name is important, it defines your heritage and importance within the empire. There used to be only one member of that house, now there is two." His father explained.
"So I am Peter Vader?" The young boy assumed.
"Yes, or you could keep your current last name if you wish." Vader relented, wondering if his son even wished such a thing. If he did, he would not be insulted, after all, Peter grew up with the name and was no doubt used to it.
"No thank you, I don't want to remember that name. I want the same last name as you, my father." Peter smiled.
Vader felt himself go warm, his son was makint him feel things he hadnt in a long time. "I love you my son, welcome home."
"I love you too dad..."
(End of chapter 2)
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