{"id":2081,"date":"2017-07-19T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=2081"},"modified":"2017-07-22T07:32:20","modified_gmt":"2017-07-22T12:32:20","slug":"the-sith-empress-part-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=2081","title":{"rendered":"The Sith Empress – Part 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sith Empress<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

by AJ Marks<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 6<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Gaia walked out of the room pondering what happened. She knew something strange had happened and something else she had not mentioned.\u00a0 Once more the two strange women had appeared to her at the end of everything.\u00a0 They were both dressed as Jedi would have several hundred years ago.\u00a0 They seemed to look right at her, then at each other.\u00a0 With deliberate actions Gaia watched as the taller one pulled the smaller one into a protective embrace.<\/p>\n

It made no sense to her. As questions swirled in her mind which she knew neither Master Luke nor Fir-Tel would have any information about.\u00a0 One area she considered might have the information was the Jedi Library on Coruscant, or what had survived of it.<\/p>\n

She made her way towards the hangar area hoping to catch a ride to the capital. She noticed several ships in the area and then Master Skywalker who was near a ship making arrangements and a small ship nearby.\u00a0 She headed towards him knowing it was worth a try.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaster Skywalker,\u201d she said approaching him and feeling a bit nervous when he turned her way. He was the greatest living Jedi after all.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes Gaia,\u201d he replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you headed to Coruscant?\u201d she asked hoping he was and she could get a ride.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, I\u2019d like to go along, I think I can find out some information about what is going on there, use the archives of what survived from the Purge,\u201d Gaia stated to him. \u201cI think it might hold a clue to some things I\u2019m trying to figure out.\u00a0 Please?\u201d<\/p>\n

She watched as he looked at her then over at the ship he was going to be using. The ship wasn\u2019t too big, but could hold a couple of people comfortably.\u00a0 He seemed to look at her then back at the ship as if thinking about something for a few moments.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right, but go tell Master Fie-Tel you\u2019re going with me and then get back here ready to go,\u201d he told her.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes Master Skywalker,\u201d Gaia said rushing off back to the training rooms hoping that was where Master Fie-Tel went. She paused looking around seeing a few other students working against droids with instructors nearby.\u00a0 Close by she spotted her master and made her way on over.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, Gaia, you look better,\u201d he said to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaster, I\u2019m headed to Coruscant with Master Skywalker,\u201d Gaia said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, he approved this?\u201d Fie-Tel replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThen behave yourself, and I take it this has to do with everything?\u201d he asked looked at her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI, well, I hope so master,\u201d Gaia replied unsure if she would find the answers, but she had a clue on what to look up. \u201cI think I might find some answers in the old Jedi Archive, or what remained after the Purge.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThen may the Force be with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you,\u201d she said leaving and heading back to her quarters, putting together a small bag of clothes and other such things. She took a look at the small box her mother had given her and placed it once more on the dresser before heading out of the room and back towards the hangar.<\/p>\n

She approached the ship noticing that Luke had already put the R2 droid onto the ship and was waiting for her to return while talking to another person nearby.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do think going in person will help Kyle,\u201d Luke said to the bearded man.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope your right Luke,\u201d Kyle replied as they turned to look at Gaia. \u201cI see you\u2019re passenger has arrived.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYep, you\u2019ll hold down the fort,\u201d Luke said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cTry my best,\u201d Kyle said to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll keep him in line,\u201d a female said walking up to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey, I\u2019m not that bad,\u201d Kyle said before turning back to Gaia. \u201cHope you find whatever you\u2019re looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks, I do too,\u201d Gaia replied as Luke ushered her on board the craft. Settling in they lifted off and began the journey towards Coruscant.\u00a0 She really hoped to find something in her search, and all she had to go on was two Jedi women.\u00a0 Would it be enough?<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Tyi waited nervously at the entrance of the valley jumping slightly at each unusual sound coming from down there and realized how much he hated this area of the planet. The only reason he even came was the fact the strange woman seemed to know what she was doing, and was powerful.\u00a0 She had plans, and he hoped he could use those plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re a jumpy one,\u201d a person said, causing Tyi to jump and look. Two men were walking out of the valley.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, waiting for someone,\u201d Tyi replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe woman, she won\u2019t return you know,\u201d the older man said. \u201cWent into a tomb she shouldn\u2019t have.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, well here\u2019s hoping,\u201d Tyi said watching as the two men continued on to a transport nearby and left. It left only the one they arrived in still there.<\/p>\n

He already knew how long he would give her, till sundown and then he would leave and head back. He sat down on a rock pulling out a bit to eat and drink while waiting, glad he had thought to bring something alone.\u00a0 He scanned the featureless surface of the planet and wondered if Tatooine was really as bad as everyone said compared to this planet.<\/p>\n

Looking back at the valley he noticed a figure making its way towards where he was. He shivered slightly as he felt the person\u2019s power as they approached.\u00a0 He watched, ready to run away, but felt the figure looked a bit familiar to him and noticed her black hair.\u00a0 A small dust devil appeared but she walked right though it never breaking stride as she continued her way to where he sat.<\/p>\n

He noticed her strike had changed, everything about her appeared as if she was more confident as she continued on her way.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Jessica made her way to the entrance, already spotting Tyi sitting on a rock still waiting for her. She could feel the power of the Dark Side coursing through her.\u00a0 Darth Zanius had been unrelenting in his attacks and almost had beaten her, but she managed to find the inner strength to beat him.\u00a0 She found an inner strength she didn\u2019t know she processed but with it had easily defeated the Sith Lord, taking his title once and for all.<\/p>\n

Now she had a mission, one which Zanius had given her and she would complete. She already had a first step and now she had a feeling she would succeed where the others had failed.\u00a0 Now she needed followers and the local gang would be a good place to start.<\/p>\n

\u201cCome on Tyi, we have a meeting to attend,\u201d Jessica said to him as she passed by and heading towards the transport to head back to the city.<\/p>\n

She made her way to the transport knowing that Tyi seemed to be hesitant as they walked. He probably feared her as he had been about to run away when the entered the valley.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have a question?\u201d she asked him as they entered the transport.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, yes,\u201d he stammered trying to come up with a proper reply. She merely waited patiently for his question.\u00a0 \u201cWhat\u2019s your name?\u201d he finally asked, and it wasn\u2019t quite what she expected but then again she never gave him her name.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou may call me Darth Rizon,\u201d she replied with a smile on her face, a name given to her and one which would soon be known throughout the galaxy.<\/p>\n

She watched as he stopped in his tracks at the entrance to the transport before walking in behind her.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you a Sith Lord then?\u2019 he asked as they sat down behind the controls and lifted off and headed back to the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d she replied coolly to his question turning to look at him. She could see the fear in his eyes over the reply.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is your next move my lord,\u201d he said. \u201cAre you going to try and resurrect the Empire?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Imperial Empire, no, I\u2019m going to do even better than that. I\u2019m going to resurrect the Sith Empire and once again the universe will tremble at the might of the reborn Sith,\u201d Jessica said to him with a smile.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sith?\u2019 Tyi repeated in disbelief. \u201cThe Jedi destroyed them eons ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know your history, but only partly,\u201d Jessica replied to him. \u201cAfter the Jedi defeated them they went into hiding.\u00a0 Have you ever heard of two Sith Lords, Darth Malick or Raven?\u201d<\/p>\n

She watched Tyi think about it for several seconds before he finally shrugged his shoulders.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve heard the name Raven, but not the other one my lord,\u201d he said finally.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were once great Jedi who were largely responsible for the defeat of the Mandalorians almost a thousand years ago. They found an artifact called the Star Forge and built a huge fleet with it.\u00a0 The Republic with eh help of the Jedi eventually defeated this fleet, but I know not all of it was destroyed.\u00a0 I know where the rest are waiting for me,\u201d she told him.\u00a0 It was the beginning of her great plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow many ships my lord?\u201d Tyi asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell over a hundred,\u201d Jessica replied back to him. The ships would form the backbone of her new fleet and while not modern would still be powerful.\u00a0 The ships could even be refitted with more powerful engines and equipment.<\/p>\n

The transport landed and they walked out and headed towards the meeting spot in silence. Jessica understood what she wanted to do and this meeting would be the beginning of her plans.\u00a0 Making their way to the alleyway there were several gang members already there eyeing them with curious stares.\u00a0 But one man stepped forward and faced Jessica.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis the bitch who took out Blondie?\u201d he asked facing off with Jessica as she merely crossed her arms and waited. The group grew slightly restless as she waited for their next move and then she would know how to deal with this group.<\/p>\n

\u201cJonn, you can attack her, but I feel like living today,\u201d one person said backing away from the man.<\/p>\n

Jessica had mixed emotions of the man backing away, but he at least realized the danger they were in. Jonn seemed to look around to see who still supported him and who didn\u2019t.\u00a0 She noticed they were all backing away slightly which disappointed her a bit, she wanted to test out her powers.\u00a0 With a snort of disgust he turned and walked away from the group giving them a lewd hand gesture as he walked away.<\/p>\n

The rest of the group seemed to stay and wait to see what she would do next. She watched the man walk away and had a feeling he wouldn\u2019t bother her plans.\u00a0\u00a0 He was a local thug and would never be anything more despite some desire.\u00a0 He would forever be trapped here.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a proposal for you all,\u201d she finally said to the group who appeared to be listening. \u201cIts one which has dangers, and many trials, but the rewards are great if you\u2019re willing.\u00a0 If any of you feel like leaving do so now, I don\u2019t want wimps.\u201d<\/p>\n

She waited a bit as the group seemed to look on. A few walked away, but a good size remained.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood,\u201d she said with a smile at the remaining group.<\/p>\n

This group were ones who wanted to leave, who had a desire for greatness or knew to hang on to those who were destined for greatness. A good mix to start out with as any one of them might have skills she needed, and she needed more than just warriors for her plan.\u00a0 She knew everyone had a place and a way within the Force.\u00a0 Those who hung around always seemed to know people or how to see certain people and had their own advantages.<\/p>\n

Too many overlooked those people and never realized the potential right beside them, tossing them away like rages. She would make use of those and with their help become powerful, and that power attracts powerful warriors.<\/p>\n

End part 6<\/p>\n

Continued in part 7<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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