Phantom Rebellion
Chapter 164 Thoughts
By: Major144
Disclaimer: I don't own anything this is just a story for fun.
Wraith and Jazz waited at fuel station 209 for the Empire forces to arrive and take in all the defeated criminals. As they waited Jazz decided to have a conversation and see if she could help Wraith rethink her loyalty to the Empire.
"Thanks for saving me. I'm surprised your master and the Empire allowed you to come for me." Said Jazz.
"They...didn't. I decided to come here and try to save you despite my master's wishes." Said Wraith.
"Really? That was a mighty big risk of you considering Vicky almost had you killed." Said Jazz.
"I...know there was a risk, but I wanted to save you...because you're my friend Jazz...and I care about you." Said Wraith.
"Awe! That's really sweet of you Wraith. You're my friend too." Said Jazz with a smile.
Wraith smiled a little.
"So what do you make of Phantom and the Rebels?" Asked Jazz.
"My...feelings for both Phantom and the Rebels are complicated. They are the Empire and my master's enemies. Yet Phantom has shown me mercy and twice he and his allies have come to my aid. I'm...truly starting to wonder if they are truly my enemies and if maybe my master and the Empire are in the wrong." Said Wraith.
"I heard Phantom mention someone named Pariah Dark. I've never heard that name before. Is he the one behind the increased security and other changes on planet Casper?" Said Jazz.
"He...is." Said Wraith.
"Why is he doing all of this?" Asked Jazz.
"Pariah Dark is creating a stronger military in the Amitrax System and he wants to do the same for the rest of Empire to create a stronger Empire." Said Wraith.
"Is the Emperor aware of this?" Asked Jazz.
"No he is not. My master wants to keep Pariah Dark and what he is doing a secret. He believes Pariah Dark is the future for the Empire." Said Wraith.
"And what do you think of Pariah Dark?" Asked Jazz.
"Pariah Dark...is very strong and dangerous. He is skilled, but some of the things he has done...I don't agree with." Said Wraith.
"Like what?" Asked Jazz.
"I...don't think I should tell you that stuff Jazz. That info could put you in danger I don't want anything bad to happen to you." Said Wraith.
"Sounds like the Empire might be changing for the worst." Said Jazz.
"You really think so?" Asked Wraith.
"I used to think that the Empire was good to the people and they did a good job of keeping law and order, but recent events have made me start to change my mind. I know there are good people within the Empire trying to help people and maintain peace, but there also seems to be a lot of corrupt and cruel people in power who abuse their power for selfish desires. Pariah Dark sounds a lot like a power hungry tyrant." Said Jazz.
"I think you...might be right." Said Wraith.
"Which makes doing my job even more important now. I might not have the most powerful position and not too much influence, but I can help make changes and if that doesn't work and I get fired, I'll just figure another way to help the people." Said Jazz.
"That's very inspirational." Said Wraith.
"You ever thought about leaving your master or using your power and skills to help others?" Asked Jazz.
"The...thought has crossed my mind a couple of times, but my master and Pariah Dark wouldn't exactly allow me to just leave. And I don't know where I could go." Said Wraith.
"Well...you could come stay with me and my family. We have plenty of room and we can help you figure things out." Offered Jazz.
"I...appreciate the offer, but I don't want to put you and your family in any kind of trouble." Said Wraith.
"Hey I can handle trouble and so can my family. If you ever feel like you're in trouble come to me or my parents shop." Said Jazz handing Wraith a FentonWorks business card that gave Wraith the address.
"Thanks." Said Wraith taking the card.
The Empire forces arrived at the station arresting Youngblood and his crew. Jazz was put on a shuttle that would take her to the city and Wraith was put on a shuttle that took her up to the Leviathan. Wraith had no clue what her master would do to her. She hoped he would be merciful and if he wasn't Wraith might take Jazz up on her offer.
To be continued.