{"id":2147,"date":"2017-08-30T07:32:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T12:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=2147"},"modified":"2017-09-02T07:31:55","modified_gmt":"2017-09-02T12:31:55","slug":"the-sith-empress-part-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=2147","title":{"rendered":"The Sith Empress – Part 18"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Part 18<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessica made her way down the hallways of the ship towards the room where she had the Jedi prisoner.\u00a0 She walked into the room watching as the Jedi glanced over to look at her as Jessica spent some time looking her over.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, you are a pretty one,\u201d Jessica said to her, continuing to look at the Jedi.<\/p>\n

Now looking at her face Jessica realized the girl\u2019s eyes were green, like she had suspected.\u00a0 The question in her mind was how had she known?\u00a0 She had never met the woman before until now, or at least close enough to really know the woman.<\/p>\n

The other problem, was looking into her green eyes Jessica felt an unmistakable pull towards the blonde Jedi.\u00a0 It was that pull which confused her tremendously and made her lose some of her carefully built control of fear and anger around her, that which made her Sith.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat were you doing on the planet\u2019s surface Jedi?\u201d Jessica asked as she circled the table hoping the Jedi might say something.\u00a0 She watched the Jedi think about what she might say to her.\u00a0 The range of emotions on her face were interesting to watch and she almost got lost in the eyes again but managed to catch the answer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know,\u201d the Jedi replied.<\/p>\n

Jessica\u2019s temper flared a bit at the answer.\u00a0 She felt sure the answer was a lie, but something deeper in her believed the Jedi, a conflict occurring in her own thoughts.\u00a0 She wasn\u2019t used to having herself question her actions.\u00a0 However, the hesitation caused her to not hit the Jedi for the statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s try this again, what were you doing on that planet,\u201d Jessica said.\u00a0 \u201cI know Jedi don\u2019t go somewhere without knowing something about what they are doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

She watched the Jedi\u2019s breathing hitch a bit at the question and had a feeling she knew a bit more than she was saying.\u00a0 Of course Jessica didn\u2019t believe that a Jedi wondered around without some mission, especially so far from Yavin IV and on such a remote planet from the Republic.\u00a0 If she was on vacation, there were better worlds to go to.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, if you are the best the Jedi can send then you are weak and pathetic,\u201d Jessica said with a bit of a laugh.\u00a0 She noticed the Jedi\u2019s eyes flinch at the words and knew she had struck a nerve.\u00a0 Something she could exploit in the future.\u00a0 \u201cPerhaps you will join me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI doubt that,\u201d the Jedi finally said, not really surprising Jessica that much.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe shall see,\u201d Jessica said.\u00a0 Her mind had grand plans forming, an Empire under her rule.\u00a0 However, there was another part, deep inside her which was struggling to get out.\u00a0 One which wanted nothing more than to lay down beside this blonde Jedi, and for some unknown reason this allure was very strong.\u00a0 \u201cWell, this has been fun, but I have a planet to conquer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Republic will stop you,\u201d the Jedi said causing Jessica to stop.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Republic is weak, and so are the remains of the Empire.\u00a0 They will fall to me,\u201d Jessica said to her before walking out of the room knowing she had not gotten the answer to her question.\u00a0 But it was fun to taunt the Jedi even without the answers.<\/p>\n

The only real problem was the attraction she was feeling.\u00a0 That would have be defeated, or perhaps, she smiled as another vision formed.\u00a0 With this she made her way to the bridge.<\/p>\n

She had a small fleet of warships, and a growing group of Sith warriors trained in the ancient ways ready for her next move.\u00a0 She knew the next move was still days away, but her forces were growing and it would not be long until she could afford open warfare against the Republic.<\/p>\n

Reaching the bridge she noticed Katie was already there.\u00a0 She narrowed her eyes at the tall blonde knowing she had ambitions and probably would become the first one to challenge her for power.\u00a0 What Katie didn\u2019t know was Jessica had held back her power while in front of others, hiding her true power.<\/p>\n

She watched from her position on the bridge as Katie made her way over to her and wondered what the woman wanted this time.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy lord, I was waiting for you,\u201d Katie said making her way to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve found me, what is it you want?\u201d Jessica said in a bored tone glancing at the blonde while waiting and hoping it wasn\u2019t something to test her patience.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to inform you that several trainees have completed the special training you required,\u2019 she said to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, I\u2019ll be there shortly to check up on their progress,\u201d Jessica replied to her, watching as she walked off the bridge.<\/p>\n

Turing around Jessica looked around the bridge once more amazed at how quickly things had grown.\u00a0 It was better than she had expected and as the word in the underground spread people flocked to join her army.\u00a0 She had a planet, a fleet and army and soon would conquer another planet to add to her growing empire.<\/p>\n

Things were looking up for her and she knew it was only a matter of time before she attacked either the Empire or Republic directly.\u00a0 She knew her empire would continue to grow<\/p>\n

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

Gaia remained tied up as she sat there waiting for her capture to come back into the room.\u00a0 She had no idea how long it had been, and even as she pondered hat her stomach growled at its displeasure of being empty.<\/p>\n

She also wondered about where she might be.\u00a0 All she knew as she was on a ship but that meant she could be anywhere in the galaxy.\u00a0 So far all she had was the brief interactions between her and the tall, dark-haired woman who scared her yet had excited her at the same time.\u00a0 Of course, she also realized the woman had blue eyes, something she seemed to already know.<\/p>\n

A sudden strange feeling overcame her as she pondered what to do next.\u00a0 She felt the darkness surrounding her and looked over before the door opened to allow the same tall, dark-haired woman in and she realized she didn\u2019t know her name.<\/p>\n

\u201cThought you had a planet to conquer?\u201d Gaia stated instead recalling what she had said last time they talked.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do, but then I realized something and I didn\u2019t want you to think my skills as a hostess were lacking,\u201d the woman said with a smile.<\/p>\n

Gaia felt it hard to look away from the smile as it seemed to draw her in.\u00a0 Every instinct in her screamed this woman was trouble, filled with the Dark Side, and yet, there was something there which intrigued her and she found irresistible.\u00a0 The aroma of food filled the room as a plate was sat down.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow, a simple question.\u00a0 What is your name?\u201d the woman asked patiently.\u00a0 \u201cYou may call me Darth Rizon.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGaia, and I take it you are a Sith lord,\u201d Gaia replied back to her as the woman moved out of her sight.\u00a0 She braced herself for something and instead found a hand stroking the top of her head.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have lovely hair, why do you put it up like this?\u201d Rizon said to her caressing her hair.<\/p>\n

Gaia tensed a bit but said nothing under the touch.\u00a0 It was an odd mix to feel such a sensation as she wanted more.\u00a0 Her hair braids were undone allowing her hair to flow freely even as Rizon didn\u2019t stop her caresses.<\/p>\n

What did startle her was when Rizon moved from her hair to her ear, then her neck and continuing on down her body.\u00a0 She had to shut her eyes as the woman continued her touch on down from her neck to her shoulders and then down her arm before continuing onto her leg as the woman slowly walked around the table.<\/p>\n

The sensations were almost overwhelming as the touches continued and suddenly it was gone leaving Gaia trying to regain control of her sense.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere, eat now,\u201d Rizon said motioning to the plate and with that she was out of the room.\u00a0 It took a few seconds before Gaia realized she was no longer strapped down.\u00a0 Taking a look at the food and then the door her stomach rumbled.<\/p>\n

She sat up, looking for a few minutes and regaining her composure after what happened.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t what she had expected, and fully prepared for some sort of physical assault but what Rizon had done, she almost had no defense against it.<\/p>\n

Slipping off the tale she stretched a bit before sitting down at the table and sniffing the food cautiously.\u00a0 She could smell nothing but the food and decided to give it a try and took a small bite and wasn\u2019t able to detect any drugs in it.\u00a0 She realized, looking around, that if they really wanted to drug her they could just fill the room with it and she would not be able to escape.<\/p>\n

It took only a few seconds before she realized she had eaten it all, and that it had actually been quite good.\u00a0 So if it was drugged, it at least tasted good.\u00a0 She knew she could have eaten more, a common tease at the academy was how much she could eat and still stay in shape.<\/p>\n

She spent some time looking around the room in more detail.\u00a0 There was nothing to allow her to escape, and she sat down waiting for whatever would happen next.\u00a0 Deciding to meditate she sat down and focused on the Force, hoping she might gain some information from it.<\/p>\n

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

Jessica walked back to the bridge where the captain was waiting for her.\u00a0 She noticed he spotted her and made her way over him hoping he had some good news.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaptain,\u201d she said to him, wondering what he wanted and hoped it was good news, otherwise in the mood she was in he probably would be dead.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy lord, I have good news,\u201d he said to her.\u00a0 \u201cAdmiral Pietete states recruiting is up beyond expectations on the last batch and they should have an additional ship ready shortly.\u00a0 I also have news the planet Haolos has surrendered to us.\u201d<\/p>\n

This news allowed Jessica to smile considering she only sent one ship to that planet as a test of their defenses but they had managed to capture the planet.\u00a0 Of course the next sept would be setting up a government which supported her on Halos.<\/p>\n

\u201cSet our course to Halos, I have an appointment with their government, and have the rest of the fleet convene here,\u201d she said pointing to a spot on the map.\u00a0 She watched as the captain looked it over before speaking.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be done my lord,\u201d he said turning to the rest of the bridge crew to carry out his orders.<\/p>\n

Jessicia watched him go and felt that he was relieved to be away from her.\u00a0 She didn\u2019t seem to get tired of the feeling she got from people on board, especially those who knew better than to cross her.\u00a0 She also knew that many were waiting to see who she appointed as her second in command, her apprentice.\u00a0 At the moment she had none and went over the list of possible candidates and felt slightly surprised when one person came to her mind.\u00a0 She allowed a slow smile to come to her lips as she considered it for a few seconds.<\/p>\n

For now she would wait until they arrived at Halos and watched as the crew made the preparations to jump to light speed.\u00a0 Halos would be where she proclaimed to the universe she was here to stay.\u00a0 It had been another step in her eventual conquest of the universe.<\/p>\n

She knew the Republic had the largest fleet in the universe at the moment, and she still had to grow her fleet, and gain resources for it to fight, and repair, and expand even further.\u00a0 The Sith battleships were a good place to start, but she still needed more and better ships if she was to really challenge the Republic.<\/p>\n

The Jedi were countered by her growing Sith warriors.\u00a0 She felt no fear from the Jedi as they would feel her power soon enough.\u00a0 She welcomed the time when the Jedi had finally been eliminated once and for all.<\/p>\n

End part 18<\/p>\n

Continued in part 19<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Sith Empress by AJ Marks Part 18 Jessica made her way down the hallways of the ship towards the room where she had the Jedi prisoner.\u00a0 She walked into the room watching as the Jedi glanced over to look at her as Jessica spent some time looking her over. \u201cWell, you are a pretty […]
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