The cradle of the republic, bathed orange in its early morning light, glistened a reflective sheen almost blinding to the eye as other vessels climbed into the skies and flew past as the X-70 dove through the atmosphere.
In the distance was a blackened patch of coruscants surface, tens of ships and repair droids loitering through the air to repair the damage wraught by Nox's actions on the surface of Notron.
" Bring us down" Aivela nodded in silence, bringing the ship down into a hidden hanger, landing with a hiss of the landing gear and the wine of the thrusters shutting down.
" Remain with the ship, inform me of anything that happens" earing his tunic of white cloth and embroidered gold with white pants, Nox looked as noble as his station bore, with his face pleasant to look at despite the neutrality of his features.
His sabers remained hidden within his tunic, as he strode down the ramp of the ship and out into coruscant.
He didn't head directly to the jedi temple at first , rather diverted toward the senate, hitching a ride via speeder which dropped him off on the lands infront of the looming mushroom like building.
" You may leave" The jedi temple would always remain, yet the senate in session would not, as he made his way past the guards who simply stared ahead as if unknowing of his presence.
Argumentative voices echoed from within as he neared the senate floor itself, talking about tax disputes and issues with the banks, Nox found himself entering a random pod of his choosing.
" Excuse me " His subtle influence curled, allowing him to stride forward past the guard within , coming right up to the senator within and taking a seat right next to them without anyone being wiser to his presence.
His foot rose as he crossed his legs, arm leaning down onto his leg ad he listened whilst his chin nestled on his palm.
' It's like watching the republic fracture in real time' The corners of his lips rose as two senate pods circled around the chamber, the bug like neimoidians defending themselves as the senator of naboo called them out for the predatory action throughout the mid and outer rim territories.
" despicable " A male voice at Nox's side made him realise he was infact sitting in someone else's pod..
' Oh ... an alderanian ' He blinked several times, Studying the man's face before indeed confirming this was infact an alderanian he had sat himself next to.
" Isn't it " Nox nodded along as Bail turned to face him, features scrunching up slightly as if searching before falling back and nodding.
" Indeed, they're taking full advantage of the pressure applied to the planets already suffering at the bill, to impose harsher restrictions and demand more" Bail sniffed whilst he watched padme argue against the bill that had passed nearly a full year ago, stubbornly fighting for the rigjt of the people of the outer rim, Earning bails respect not for the first time as she endured the disdain of the rest of the senate.
" A brave girl that one " Bail inclined his head as he turned his own gaze to padme, squinting as he tried to remember where he had seen her before.
' Ah yes ... the senator of naboo I ran into ' He nodded, leaning back into the comfy confines of his chair.
Guaging Bail at his side, Nox took the opportunity to twist the man around his finger.
" it is despicable and an afront to the ideals of this republic... how the bill even managed to make it to the floor let alone be passed is beyond me " Bail looked at the man in confusion, something was amiss but he couldn't quite place his fingers on it, as he stared at the side of his old friends face, settling himself down despite the nagging feeling in the back of his head.
" Its barbaric indeed, taking advantage of the less fortunate" Bail scoffed as Nox nodded, the two breaking into open conversation, one venting their discourse about the recent acts of the senate and one twisting the conversation to learn about the other.
' How very organa ' Nox chuckled ..Leaning back into the chair as amidala and the neimoidians continued to argue as they circled around the chamber.
At his side, as he listened, Bail continued to look at him in confusion, shaking his head as if trying to clear some haze in his mind, and yet he just couldn't. The blank in his mind urged it to come up with its own beliefs as the force urged Organa's mind along a certain line of thought... and it did so effortlessly.
Organa shook his head, As memories he searched for appeared within his mind slowly, like a lifting fog. He felt terrible, a friend since he was a boy, sat beside him and he couldn't even recall his name. And as Organa looked at the side of Nox's head, the belief that Nox was his best friend since the longest times solidified itself.
" It is, the greed within this chamber sickens me" Nox waved his hands, Bail nodding his head in agreement.
" These planets don't deserve the pressure being placed on them in these times of struggle" Bail growled lowly as, in the senate they sat, chancellor palpating broke up the argument, brokering a vote to have the bill that had passed a year ago to he reviewed.
" This bill is a mockery of everything that the republic stands for" Nox chuckled as Bail rose, as the panels before them glowed, leaning forward to side with senator Amidala.
" Will you be attending the banquet that is being held after this session comes to an end my friend "Bail turned back to Nox, whom crossed one leg over the other and appeared in deep thought.
" Of course I will be , I just need to call my droid to meet me there" And so he did just that, calling aivela through his holo communicator before putting it away and turning back to bail" All set "
They both sat back, as the senate voted heavily in the favour of the bills continuance.
" If this is allowed to continue, the republic will fracture... look at them" Bail stared up and around the the representatives of the outer rim territories, seeing the sheer dissatisfaction while the majority smiled, having their pockets lined further.
" The republic will fracture either way my friend... " Bail turned to Nox in surprise,questioning as he rubbed his neck.
" What do you mean " Bail asked, genuinely concerned by what Nox had said, after all he knew Nox was seldom wrong about these things.
" A couple of thousand years of growing corruption and disparity between the core and the outer rim... something ... will ... eventually come to a head... we can feel the energy in the... look at them " Nox motioned to some of the senators in eyesight, All glaring at the chancellor, whikst the wealthy got wealthier, the poor got poorer.
Bail sat back at a loss for words, finger tapping in agitation on the armrest of the seat he sat apon. Aa the senate meeting was coming to an end, listening to the chancellor prattle on about democracy and promising to make things easier from the core to the outer rim.
' Sneaky little sith ' Nox smirked, staring straight at the chancellor as he rose, Crossing his arms behind his back.
" Are you coming organa... " Bail broke away from his deep thoughts, turning to Nox who regarded him with a raised eyebrow.
" Yes ... I am coming "
...REPUBLICA 500 ...
" Come with me my friend,I have some friends I would like to introduce you to " Bail guided Nox into another senators apartment complex, mainly comprised of worlds from the core worlds, everyone present reeked of the grandure afforded to those so close to the galactic centre.
" Ah how ... amusing" He walked at Bail's side, as he spied the majority of the people around seemed to he either human or human adjacent, whilst there were few alien species in attendance.
Bail excused and urged them through the crowd towards a crimson couch where two other senators were already positioned comfortably with wine in their hands, chatting amiably together.
' A Corellian and ... ' Nox tilted his head slightly, the brown haired corellian woman garbed in white ' And ... '
" Bail ... I'm glad you could make it, who is this young gentleman who accompanies you" Mon looked at both Bail and Nox whilst giving the later a long look.
" Don't be so fooled Mon" Bail accepted a glass of wine, saddling himself at Mon's side before motioning a seat for Nox to take." My friend Assatur here is as old as I am ... "
Bail seemed to be overcome by fond memories for a moment, halucinations projected into his mind by Noxs bidding. " Though not as dashing nor cunning"
" Oh please... We both know who between us is the most attractive" Nox scoffed at Bails friendly jape, playing friend with a small smile as a server droids handed him a drink.
" Allow a man some peace would you, I still don't understand how you've not ... " He motioned to his ever so slightly paler hair and at Nox's luscious locks and youthful appearance.
" I'm a realist Bail... " Nox shrigged as Mon grew curious, looking to the female sitting across from her.
" Assatur ... if i may call you that " Mina bonteri leant forward, extending her hand, which Nox shook with hidden distaste. " You seem a distinguished gentleman, are you a senator"
" Oh nothing of the sort... I am more of a ... researcher ... explorer... than anything else I suppose, though my wealth is not inconsiderable ... " He couldn't say he ruled what was essentially the most dangerous world in the galaxy technology wise, It was obvious he came from wealth with his whole ensemble and demeanour so why not play into it.
" An explorer you say ... " Mon leant forward herself. " Have you discovered anything... of interest "
" Ah yes ... actually ... history and technology of the oldest and most ancient races... including... " Nox clapped his hand, with Mon ,Bail and Mina turning to a form breaking through the crowd and making a B-line for Nox.
" Meet Aivela... a relic of the past I ... revived... " Nox smiled as the glistening silver and gold empress looking droid came to stand behind him, staring down apon the senators with silence.
" A beautiful droid" Bail complimented, only to freeze as the droid turned to him eith a dispassionate stare." Of which world did she originate from... I wish to order one for myself"
" Oh ... I believe that will be quite difficult" Nox shook his head as Mina and Mon studied the golden embroidery on Aivela's chest and shoulder plates. " While Aivela is quite eye catching, she is as unique as her looks are, there have been and never will be any other models of her made..."
" Aivela ... introduce yourself" Obeying, Aivela bowed deeply at the waist, head rising to stare at each senator silently for a few seconds before her mouth opened.
" Greetings, I am Aivela... Scion and mouth of my master in his absence, His will is my command and I strive to perform my duties to the best of my ability" Clearly impressed by Aivela's intelligent demeanour and sofisticated speech, the three senators nodded along.
" Well spoken... quite a capable droid" Mina chuckled, raising her glass to her lips and sinking the drink back in one gulp.
As their compliments reached him, Nox paused as Aivela's head suddenly rotated to face away, before he himself looked over at a new arrival with a silent knowing smirk.
....
Padme paused as her eye danced over the crowd, doubling back to recheck the crowd of guests around her in confusion. Something rubbed her the wrong way amidst the crowds of chatty senators, as her eyes scanned she found what she sought .
' There ' A face she had searched for for more than a year simply resurfaced, and in the acquaintance of not only Bail organa but Mon mothma and her mentor Mina , Her eyes narrowed in suspicion as the three spoke to this strange man as if they had known him their while lives. Which she was sure they didn't since they had been searching for him as well after learning of him.
' He's doing it again' She reached into her sleek purple gown for a stunning pistol in order to neutralise the interloper, yet froze as a metallic head of a droid standing behind the man's shoulder suddenly rotated 180° degrees, the most high tech droid she had even laid eyes on stood and stared at her unblinkingly.
Her breath caught as the droid suddenly spun on its heel, seemingly ready to attack, only stopped by the raiding of that strange man's hand, whom turned his head ever so slightly to give her a once over, bail finally noticing her.
" Padme what are you doing back there, come we have someone to introduce you to" Bail all but dragged her forward and infront of this man and his seemingly dangerous droid.
Feeling exposed, if not unravelled before thus man's gaze, Bail for all his wisdom didn't so much as notice how uncomfortable she was as he raised a glass at the man whom leant back, crossed one leg over the other and cradled his champaign glass within his two hands, the two maintaining a long gaze at eachother, both knowing why she was so fidgety.
" Assatur... this is Padme... the senator of naboo from earlier" Bail motioned to Padme, whilst Nox chuckled, reached across the table between them with an extended hand.
" I believe we've already met ... a year ago I believe " With almost shaking hands Padme shook his hand, looking to the others in confusion. She masked her questioning thoughts carefully, a steady breath and turned back to him, determined to unravel his scheme.
" You're a hard man to find, after you gave me your advise last time you simply vanished before I could listen more... " They broke apart as Nox returned to his previous state, both hands cradling his glass, very evidently amused by her structured words, with that amusement he decided to play alittle.
" When someone scours the galaxy from head to toe in search of greatest secrets , it's becomes difficult to maintain in contact with the larger galaxy..." Nox shrugged, lifting his drink to his lip and sipping tantively.
" Yes, He's quite the accomplished explorer, look at the droid he found on his last expedition" Padme blinked at Bails words and gesturing, taking heed once more of the obviously dangerous droid, her brow sinking slightly" You never told us where you found her"
" An old ruin in the unknown regions, It's... difficult how to explain the directions... good for the research vessel though... I believe they're still on world as we speak excavating the ruins" Nox shrugged, finishing his glass and raising it which Aivela took away the next moment without any prompting.
" How ... long have you been acquainted" Padme gave a half smile, squinting as Bail who puffed out his chest and laughed.
" it was the darnedest thing, when my ... we I ... " He looked carefully between the senators and those around, before leaning in as he spoke of a well kept secret few knew about " When we discovered the planet Isis ... Guess who was already there ... researching as he always did ... "
Compelled to fill in the lie Nox wove through his brain, Bail continued, speaking of how they came to be quite the close friends on and off world, gallivanting around the galaxy before Organa ultimately rose to be the senator of Alderaan.
" When I asked... why didn't you say anything" Nox smirked as Padme looked at Bail in confusion, his eyes glowing subtly for a splot moment as Bails lips contorted to bring forth an excuse.
" ... Assatur is rather ... secretive about everything , I didn't reveal anything about him without his presence out of respect for his privacy, you have my greatest apologies Padme but I couldn't simply betray his trust like that " Bail lowered his head in shame before a bewildered Padme.
' Did I... am remembering it wrong' She was sure ... with every fibre of her being that he must've done something, for Deechi to simply shrug her off and pretend for so long like he had no idea about the existence of the mansitting across from her' Unless ... he's in the same boat as Bail '
" Please don't be mad at Bail senator, He's loyal to a fault and I believe it may have been my words to him so long ago still compelled him to keep me a secret... please don't hold it against him" Nox raised his hand and accepted another glass from the returning Aivela.
Padme closed her eyes and let out a deep breath, A year of conspiracy theories and stories told between herself and Typho, of a phantom stalking the senate, only for it to he because one of her close friends remained as loyal and steadfast as he ever was.
' I really did misjudge it' Her head almost hung in exasperation, wanting to sink into the furniture, She'd almost pulled a blaster on him and she knew that he knew that.
" I am ... I deeply apologise for my actions" Padme inclined her head, Brown eyes raising ti his crystalline blue.
" Its nothing major senator, it shows a touch of maturity to be able to admit one's mistakes... it is a part of growing is it not" Nox shook his head, magnanimously absolving Padme of her guilt. All the while he sat amused.
' Stupid little girl, you thought you could out wit me... I have been manipulating governments since before you were soswirling in your father's sack, And you thought you stood a chance' He would have scoffed if he wasn't in the middle of networking.
" Thank you... I ... appreciate it " Padme smiled, finally letting the built up mistrust and scepticism fade away as she started to properly interact with the senators present.
' I ... win' Included in the conversation, he got to know just what kind of history these senators had.
Starting with Mon mothma, Nox focussed his gaze on her, linking their minds through the force and subtly extracting the memories from her head, learning every little secret in one fell swoop he internally filed away for later.
The next to have their memories extracted was Mina, learning of her struggles, her family and their entire lives in seconds.
He gazed last Bail, already having taken ever second of the man's life's memories before he cast his gaze finally to Padme herself.
Riffling through Padme's memories with the utmost subtlety as not to poasibly rouse her suspicions again, she released little more than a twitch of the eye as her head ached for a small moment.
' Oh ... ' Nox tilted his head as he saw memories flash through his minds eye, the hidden sith apparently once held quite a close relationship with the ex queen of naboo.' How ... amusing '
' It appears I'll be making some use of you, you afterall... and your planet' Nox smirked to himself, the whites of his teeth flashing for a moment before he composed himself, leaning forward and garnering the attention of the senator.
" Quite the speech earlier, you seemed particularly forthcoming about your belief that what they were doing to the outer rim was wrong ... it's a noble endeavour" Padme blinked at his forwardness and ability to drive their previous conversation to a complete halt.
" Well... " She looked around, blinking momentarily before nodding her head to herself" Its wrong. Haven't the people on the outer rim suffered enough. Slavery, starvation, their standard of living is so far below that of the core its ... I can't stomach it "
Nox tilted his head, smiling kindly at her." You truly feel for them don't you ... it's noble"
" I joined the senate to make the change that those without voice desperately need , like when the trade federation tried to blockade my world ... if I had Bail's presence I'm sure I would have achieved so much more already " Padme sank into her chair and clasped the bridge of her nose.
" Oh " Nox tilted his head at her admission." You dislike slavery "
' Slavery huh 'His lips thinned and brow furrowed as memories long since buried reared their ugly head, only to he ruthlessly crushed mentally.
" Its the most detestable thing I can imagine short of genocide, what gives anyone the right to precide over the fate of everyone around them. What gives them the right to take away everyone else's rights" Padme crumbled, memories of tatooine and her ultimate failure to free a particular woman even after searching for her, making her sigh.
" I couldn't agree more... Nobody should have the right to supersede another's rights... " Nox's smile returned and he nodded." And I'm sure senator, from looking at you now, that you will quickly become a senator worthy of respect in the eyes that seldom give it"
Padme paused as she listened to his words, looking at him for a long passing moment before her lips thinned, adjusting her hair slightly and asking another question as she placed her glass on the table between them.
" When we met so long ago, you said I should have ... what was it ... used their greed to guide them ... what did you mean by that" The small conversation between Bail, Mon and Mina paused, As they stared at Padme and Nox for clarification.
" Ah ... what I meant was, the only sure fire way to draw the agreement of thise who see nothing but money, is by controlling their greed. Sadly there are few genuinely good people in a place of power. And so those with it often disregard anything outside of their own business... even if their worlds suffer, if they are living good lives ... why would they care" Nox spoke calmly, and in a concise way for Padme to swallow." There are only two ways to get people like that to do what you need them to do "
" And what is that " Sje asked in genuine curiosity, Mona more often than not said ideals would draw those to her if they were willing to listen. But she wanted more than just one option just like she had gotten Bail's and Mon's own opinions before this.
" Line their pockets ... or force them forward with fear ... more often than not, that's the only two things I've seen really drive change in thise that refuse to do so " Padme's brow knit at the second option.
" Fear ... why would they" Padme tilted her head in genuine confusion.
" To go against opposition... one needs a true understanding of who they stand against... And those that are corrupt... ruled by their vices... more often than not ... have alot of secrets they would rather not be known... " Nox parted a small amount of wisdom to the new senator. " to know those around you as well as you do yourself ... gives you an edge few really have "
" That doesn't sound ... " Padme was about to argue before she paused as Nox raised a single finger to give her pause.
" I'll provide an example .... Bail " Nox turned to the Organa" Imagine I was a random senator, approaching you in private ... and said ... "
" For example" His voice lowered so only those in the conversation could hear " That I had done some digging, and seen a rather interesting amount of traffic from alderanian transports alittle bit off the beaten path from bespin ... "
Instinctively Bail gulped, brow knitting as he truly enacted the scene in his head.
" And that I felt the need to bring it forward to the senate that alderaan was performing unsanctioned mining activities on a world outside of their system... but I also, needed something more important to be passed on the floor ... everyone has there secrets ... and some are meant to be forgotten " Padme looked at Bail whose neck twitched violently.
" Blackmail ... you propose blackmail" Padme spoke up, alleviating Bail of his thoughts.
" Yes ... but in the eyes of the law ... No ... to the eyes of the galaxy, If I brought up the Isis system to the senate, I would be exposing secrets to the judicial system and the relevant parties that need to be informed.... I'd be nothing but a good member of the senate exposing deeds they werent aware about. OR ... " Now he leant forward, Staring into Padme's eyes." Or I could do right by Bail and alderaan, have him help me help the planet I represent, and he gets to keep helping alderaan behind closed doors... either way ... I win"
Padme shrunk back at the small smile that sat itself on his face." Isn't that right Bail... would you have agreed "
" I... I would have " Bail admitted, rubbing his brow as Mon and Mina looked at Nox with silent admiration.
" You would have made a terrifying opponent in the senate" Mina whispered, Shivering slightly, even she herself had secrets she knew that if anyone else found out, she would be forced to follow their lead.
" Who says I won't be... tell me Bail, beyond my name and what I do for fun... what do you know about me" Bail leant forward and smiled, only for his brow to furrow once more.
" Well ... I... " He tilted his head, in his mind every conversation they had ever had revolved around what was going on in the moment, he never knew his friends past, not about his relatives or where he came from " Huh "
" I guess ... I don't know" His voice whispered with unveiled pain, Looking apon Nox like he had grown a second head. He had thought that he atleast knew more than anyone else, but now ... he realised he had the same amount of knowledge about his friend than a regular passerby" Have a not been that good of a friend to you"
" Oh think nothing of it Bail... It's nothing of the sort..It's actually a matter of principle. Nobody can unearth anything when they can't even find where to look ... and when nobody even knows your name... but look at it this way Bail... I do genuinely consider you one of my closest friends" Bail closed his eyes, the desire to know conflicting with his respect for his long time friend, before loyalty won out in the end and he say back, taking solace in the fact that he was infact still close friends with him.
" Wouldn't that mean you have secrets that you don't want anyone finding out yourself " Padme squinted once more, watching Nox pause mid raise of his glass to his lips.
" That's a good start senator Amidala... Padme " Nox smirked slightly." But you are far too inexperienced in any form of blackmail to even hint at anything even remotely telling. And I wouldn't go around making suggestions like that all willy nilly... People with secrets, dangerous ones... are not known to act rashly... when they believe their secrets are going to be aired out... no ... you need assurance"
" Okay ... assurance"
" Yes... when dealing with anyone even another senator, you need assurance that anything you say, and they retaliate... will be met with the very last at, mutually assured destruction. For example... Mon has a secret, I tell her I know... but I tell her that if anything happens to me, everyone will find out whether its by an associate leaking the informstjon or it being broadcast from a drop zone. She won't be able to do anything at all then lest the secret get out"
" Best case scenario is... they're a reasonable person and don't do anything rash, worst case, mutually assured destruction... " Nox shrugged as Mon grunted in agreement, brow furrowing.
" I ... this has been a very eye opening conversation" Padme, the most inexperienced of the group was looked on warmly by everyone else, chuckling at her predicament. Especially since she saw that the other senators weren't exactly in disagreement with Nox's words.
" Don't get me wrong senator Amidala, i actually believe that these would do little to help you. There is a unique appeal to innocence and the desire to do genuine good in the eyes of the senate. Many would rely on you, know you to stand in opposition to what everyone really knows is bad... that is why I believe you need ties to a senator willing to do what you cannot" Nox whispered." It doesn't have to be YOU, that makes them agree,get a third party ... another senator you are close with... who you can trust to do what you need, but can do the more dubious things... that way you keep your image of ... unique appeal ... and you still get the votes you need"
With that Nox leant back, returning their conversation to a more group friendly topic, all the while Padme simply sat, chewing on her lips, occasionally looking up and studying Nox closely before returning to her thoughts.
" Actually I'm about to embark on another journey as soon as this event ends" Nox informed Bail as the alderanian senator asked how long he would be remaining for." It's actually why I'm here now, I'm following a trail that passes through Coruscant"
" Oh ... anything or anywhere we would be familiar with" Bail asked, smiling kindly, he would offer his help in Nox needed it.
" I... " Nox pretended to cough." I really don't think so ... infact "
He looked back at Aivela." Return to the ship, Prepare for departure as soon as I return"
Aivela bowed once more, turning away and vanishing into the crowd of senators behind.
" By the way the crowd appears ot be growing weary, I believe this party will be wrapping shortly... and I will make my way out before I get struck in the crowd... " Nox rose from his chair." It was good seeing you again Bail, and lovely to meet you three ladies... until next time"
" Ah wait ... " Padme got up and rushed after Nox who was about to depart, stopping him not five steps away from where had been sitting.
" Yes senator Amidala" Nox paused, his face set into a passive stare.
" I find your advise has merit, If you would be so willing... would you be willing to allow me your contact information, I believe your advice could be paramount in realising some of my goals" Nox blinked at her question before chuckling.
" Another way to control the will of the senate and its patrons... is to make yourself utterly indispensable... make your word the only one anyone will listen to " Nox reached into his tunic and brought out a holopuck, taking Padme's hand and placing it on her open palm." Don't ever let anyone find out about this, ever ... am I understood "
" Yes ... " Padme whispered as he closed her hand of the flat disk, nodding once, with Nox letting go and allowing her to cradle it between her hands conspiratoriously.
" Good evening senator Amidala... I look forward to offering you counsel" She blinked as he turned away and strode up to the wall of guests, watching him in confusion as the sea of guest parted around him, allowing instant exit from the apartment.
" What a snob" A jab came from her side, as Padme winced and made eye contact with a young man of similar age, whom was glaring jealously at the direction Nox parted.
" Clovis his actually a rather intelligent man" Padme defended as she made to turn away, but paused as she thought back on what Nox had told her, how she needed someone she trusted to do the work she didn't desire." Actually ... I need to talk to you ... in private"
" I thought you didn't see me like that " Clovis raised an eyebrow, still sore about how their relationship had ended.
" This isn't... Clovis this about that ... it's about something more important... can you meet me later " Padme whispered, with Clovis taking a deep breath before his affection for her won him over.
" Sure ... your apartment "
" Yes ... I'll have typho let you in "
.....
The temple ziggurat stood talk before him, as he stood on the long courtyard before its towering entrance, he stood, lost in memory..
' I miss when this was little more than rubble' The bronzium statues that once lay on the ground had been erected infront of the temple, with monolithic relics structures four across and three back depicting the four founding jedi masters whom founded the temple .
The rising Spires stretched over a kilometre high, with his head craning to stare straight up.
' A proper fortress for the jedi ... how Laughable' He crossed his arms behind his back, smirking to himself as the force fell around him in a blanket that imposed itself in the minds of everyone around him. And with all the confidence in the world, he simply marched up the ancient staircase. He waltzed right last the sentinels who acted as if they couldn't see him at all, And they genuinely couldn't, for he desired them not to see him.
" Ah... it's been so long" The itch to draw his saber and simply start cutting a bloody swath rose, as he entered the collosal greathall, but he controlled his urge to destroy, instead he continued on toward where he knew the jedi archives to be... and the holocron vault, passing by more jedi who remained completely unaware of his presence in the slightest, less than a whisper on the wind.
...CHAPTER COMPLETE ...
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