The cool early morning breeze gently caressed Rey's face as she slowly opened her eyes. It was still dark, but she could tell the sun was about to emerge on the far horizon behind the tall mountains. Sitting up, she looked around to see a mystical red mist covering the grounds around them. The transparent crimson mist swirled above the ground. Then, as the breeze picked up, it was swept away, disappearing into thin air.

From the ground, Rey's eyes landed on the sleeping Maul. She loved to watch him like this. He looked peaceful and even cute, she thought, shifting her body toward him. Lifting up her hand, she gently traced his tattoos on his arm. She never asked him but wondered why his people tattoo themselves the way they did.

From his chest, her eyes landed on the rest of his body, where the swirling patterns of tattoos continued all the way to his toes. Last night was the first time she had seen him without clothes, and she thought his body was truly remarkable. Thinking about the things he had done to her the night before, gave Rey a small, pleasurable shiver.

Then as she shifted her body some more, she felt something sticky between her thighs. Looking down and opening her legs, she saw dried blood mixed with a white substance smeared on her inner thighs and sex. Instantly, her face turned into a frown. Great, she thought, my monthly curse is back again. Touching the sticky substance made her wonder what it was.

As she shifted her body some more, she heard his voice.

"Stop fidgeting, would you?"

"Are you awake?" Rey asked with surprise.

Opening his eyes, he looked at Rey and said. "I've been awake for a while." Then his eyes landed on her hand and asked.

"What are you doing?"

Feeling a little embarrassed, Rey quickly placed her hand behind her back and instantly clenched her thighs together. She hoped he wouldn't see her bleeding. This is extremely uncomfortable, she thought with despair.

Tracing the contour of her slender figure with his eyes, he sat up and asked.

"What's in your hand?"

"Nothing." Rey quickly replied, trying to suppress her awkwardness.

"I told you before, I've heard better lies than that." He growled. Then in an instant, he grabbed hold of her hand and pulled it in front of his face.

From her blood spotted hand, he looked into her eyes and he was about to say something, when she quickly cut in.

"I'm bleeding."

Letting her hand go and with a grin, he replied.

"I know you are."

"How do you know?" She asked with slight confusion.

"You're no longer a virgin, that's how I know." He said matter of factly. Then leaning back, he placed his muscular arms under his head and looked at the sky that turned into a lighter shade of gray now. Then he added.

"Don't worry. Next time you won't bleed."

Rey was a little surprised about his answer. So, if she didn't get her monthly curse, then why she was bleeding? She didn't understand. And what did he mean by saying next time she wouldn't bleed? Feeling the awkwardness of the situation, she wanted to ask him about it, but in the last second she thought otherwise. I don't want to look ignorant and stupid in front of him, she thought with despondently. Her knowledge about these types of things was equal to zero and she hoped when they get back to Mother Talzin, she could ask her or one of the Nightsisters about it. Then she heard him again.

"We have to get back to my mother. I know she has something for us."

"What is that?" Rey asked.

Turning his head, he gazed into her eyes and said.

"The Jedi books."

In the past month, while she was enjoying her new life on Dathomir, Rey completely forgot about the books. And now as he mentioned them, a sudden memory came to mind. Quickly dismissing these bothersome thoughts, she asked.

"What is she doing with them?"

"I don't know, but we'll find out very soon." Maul replied. Then getting up, he went and picked up his trousers. Pulling them on, he looked at Rey and said.

"Lets go."

With disbelief, she looked at him and said with an accusing tone. "You ripped my dress. I have nothing to wear. How am I supposed to walk in there?" Then, gesturing down on her body with her hands, she mockingly added. "Naked?"

Oh, her fire is back, Maul thought amusingly. That's the one thing he loved about her. That great fierceness that popped up here and there was frankly amazing, he thought.

Swiftly, he grabbed hold of the red cloth and with one quick motion; he pulled it out from under her.

"Now you have something to wear." He stated looking at the stunned Rey.

As she scooted off the table, she felt a sharp pain traveling through her lower abs all the way into her private area.

"Ouch." She groaned holding onto her stomach. Then with a grimace she added." That stung."

"What's wrong?" Maul asked.

Looking into his worried face, she said. "I don't think I can walk."

Instantly a smug grin appeared on his face. Then wrapping the cloth around her body, he swiftly picked her up.

Walking across the training ground, he murmured.

"I'm not used to this."

"Used to what?" Rey asked with a smile, holding onto his wide shoulders.

"Carrying a woman like this." He said with a grin.

"It's all your fault." Rey snickered into the crook of his neck then she planted a soft kiss on the side of his face.

With a sly smile, Maul kept walking until they reached the Nightsisters cave. Walking to the back of the cave, he put her down at the edge of water. Then before he left, he turned around and said.

"I left you a present in your room."

Then he quickly walked away from her. He didn't know how to act in the situation like this. The way she looked at him when he put her down made him feel awkward and strange. Did she expect a kiss? Or maybe a hug? Maul confusingly searched his mind as he swiftly left the cave.

When he was out of her sight, Rey turned around and faced the water. She wondered about the present he left behind. As a frustrated sigh left her mouth, she noticed a few of the Nightsisters came into the room and started to undress to take their baths.

One of them was the Nightsister who had helped to get Rey prepared. Approaching, and quickly sizing Rey up, she said with a smile.

"How do you feel?"

"I think I'm okay." Rey replied with sadness.

"You don't sound happy." The sister replied. Then she added. "Did he make you satisfied?"

A thin smile appeared on Rey's face and she said. "Yes he did."

"Then why do you look sad?" The sister insisted.

"I just." She started to speak, and then her voice faltered. "I feel…inadequate when it comes to...you know…. comes to that." Clutching the front of the cloth, Rey took a deep breath and said. "Growing up, my mother wasn't around, and I have no idea about intimacy."

Looking into Rey's pleading eyes, the sister smiled and said in a soft tone.

"I will tell you anything you want to know."

"Really?" Rey asked with delight.

"Yes, I will even give you advice on how to please your man." She said with a mischievous glee.

"Thank you." Rey replied, feeling somewhat relieved.

Leaving the cave behind and getting onto his speeder, Maul quickly took off toward the Nightbrothers. He had to get back there to pick up a few of his belongings. From now on, he and Rey would live where Savage used to live. Also, he wanted to talk with Savage. While speeding across the terrain, his mind kept bringing back last night's images.

The way her perfect body squirmed under his, and her euphoric expression was something hard to forget. Maul had never felt like this way and it confused him. Maybe because she was also a Force user that is why I feel the way I feel? He kept asking himself. Or, it's more than that, he thought with a grin. To know that he had possessed the Master's daughter gave Maul great satisfaction. He wished he could stand in front of him once more and say to his ugly face that he can have his daughter any way he pleases. But Maul knew it would not come to that. What happened in the past will stay in the past. And he had already made his peace.

Within a few hours, he arrived at the Nightbrothers village. Getting off his speeder, he walked into his shack to collect a few of his weapons and clothing's, then placing everything inside his speeder, he went to look for his brother.

He found him in his home cleaning one of his hunting knives. When he entered, Savage looked up. With a wide smile, he asked.

"You look upset. Are you not satisfied?"

Pacing around Savage's modest home; Maul took a deep breath, and spoke up.

"I know you might not want to talk about it, but I need some advice brother."

Instantly, Savage knew what Maul meant. With a deep grunt, he put his knife down and stared at the ground.

"What do you want to know?" Savage asked.

"I want to know…. you know…. about how to treat a woman the right way." Maul said with hesitation. This relationship with Rey was still too new to him and made him feel puzzled. He had no idea what to do or say and he needed some advice. And the best person who could have helped him was Savage.

"If I tell you how, would you leave me alone and never bring up this subject again?" Savage asked with annoyance. However, his tone was quite amusing and Maul knew he didn't mind giving him advice, even though it still hurt him sometimes.

Patting the seat beside him, Savage gestured Maul to take a seat.

Then, he started to speak, while Maul listened carefully.

When Rey finally got back to her room, the first thing that caught her eye was her lightsaber lying on top of the bed. With sheer delight, she picked it up and held it like a baby. Then her eyes landed on the covers again, and noticed the small deer knife nestled between the folds of the blanket, beside her folded clothes. Shaking her head, and with a smile, she sat on the bed and picked up the knife.

That afternoon, standing in Mother Talzin's room, Maul and Rey were listening to her instructions.

"These books need to be delivered to them." Mother Talzin urged, while her eyes looked from Maul to Rey and then back to Maul.

"When do you want us to leave?" Maul asked.

"In a few days." She replied. Then her eyes landed on Rey and said.

"I'm entrusting you with these precious books. They must be delivered into the right hands. Can you promise me you will deliver them, even if it might cost you your life?"

Rey knew how important these books were. When she took them from the ancient tree, she knew they needed to be hidden again, so they wouldn't get into the wrong hands. Especially, after her great disappointment in the older Jedi, she had to have them; otherwise, she sensed he was going to destroy them all. She couldn't allow that.

When she met Maul in the forest, she was certain, he was going to use them for his evil visions. However, finding out he was just following his mother's orders, now Rey was glad their unconventional encounter happened the way it happened. She would have never thought when she picked up those books; it would lead her to a much better and promising future. Glancing toward Maul, she watched his handsome profile for a second, and then averting her gaze from his face, she looked at Mother Talzin and said.

"Yes, I promise you, even if it costs me my life."

Hearing her words unsettled Maul. This was the last thing he wanted to think about. The thought of losing her gave Maul an uneasy feeling. He hoped, their mission would go smooth and then they would be back and do what? He quickly asked himself, while staring at the ground in front of his mother's feet. Have babies and raise a family? These thoughts were also unsettling. He just couldn't imagine living a life like that. But on the other hand he didn't want to lose her either. Oh Maker, this is just too confusing. He thought with despair, while he listened to their conversation.

"Take them my dear." Mother Talzin said, handing the books back to Rey. As soon as Rey had the books in her hands, she turned toward Maul. Teasingly raising up one of her eyebrows and with a smug grin, she placed the books into her satchel and that is when she heard his voice in her head.

I'll get you later for that look.

I dare you. She teased.

When both of them were dismissed, they walked out of the cave and approached his speeder.

"Where are we going?" Rey asked watching him getting onto his bike.

"Our home." He replied, tasting the strangeness of this word on his tongue.

Revving up his speeder, they took off toward the mountains. It was late in the evening when they arrived to a wood log cabin, hidden deep within the woods.

Getting off the bike, Rey quickly sized up her new home. Beside the modest house, there was a good size shed next to a training yard. Behind the house, on a small clearing stood Maul's ship.

Immediately, she liked this place. This would be a perfect place to raise a family, she thought excitedly. Her happiness must have showed on her face, when Maul said.

"Don't get too excited. We wont stay here too long."

"I know." She replied with disappointment. "But we will be back soon, won't we?"

Her question left his thoughts in turmoil. Every time he left Dathomir, he never knew if he would ever see it again. And this mission was no exception. That is why, he never wanted to settle, but with her, he thought glancing her way, yes, with her would be something else.

After placing his speeder into his ship, they entered the home. To their surprise, the house was lavishly furnished. As Rey's eyes landed on the cozy interior of the home, her curious gaze found the dining table. There was food already set up, waiting for them.

"Who did this?" Maul asked with surprise, not believing his eyes.

"I guess someone who cares about us." Rey said with delight as she ran to the table and picked up a plate full of delicious smelling food.

Stuffing her mouth, she turned around to see Maul still standing in the doorway.

Watching her with a disapproved expression, she quickly spoke up with a mouth full of food.

"I'm starving." Then she started to snicker and quickly reached for a glass of water, before her food went down the wrong way.

Slowly shaking his head, Maul stepped closer and gently took the cup out of her hand. Placing the half empty cup down the table, he said in a low voice.

"Please, just sit down and slow down before you choke."

Swallowing her food, she looked him in the eye and suddenly she wanted nothing more, but to kiss him and let him have his way with her again.

But she wasn't sure if he was thinking the same. Also, she didn't want to look too eager about giving herself to him again.

Taking one of the chairs, Rey sat down and continued to eat, while Maul looked around the house. When he came back, he also took a seat, and started to eat.

Sitting across from Rey, he kept picking on his plate. He wasn't really hungry, or at least not for food. Watching her eat, a strange desire coursed through his body. Cleaning off the plate, she eagerly licked her fingers, while a small moan left her mouth, savoring the taste of her food. In that moment, Maul's groin tightened to a degree, he felt his pants were two sizes too small. Why does she have this effect on me? He mumbled in his head staring at her with hungry eyes.

When she was done, she leaned back in the chair and belched.

"Sorry." She beamed. "This was just too delicious."

Then her eyes landed on his plate. Noticing that he hadn't really touched his food, brought a frown to her pretty face.

"You don't like it?" She asked.

"I'm not really hungry." He replied gazing into her eyes.

Instantly, her stomach muscles clenched. His gaze was the same as last night just before he ripped her dress off. Excusing herself, she stood up. To her amazement, she found a bathroom within the home. Quickly, she locked herself inside. Sizing up the small space, she wanted to jump with joy. The room was simple, but elegant with large white tiles covering the floor. Approaching the shower, she couldn't believe there was running water inside. No more outdoor tubs or green water, she thought excitedly.

Washing her face, she looked into the mirror, from where, her tired expression looked back at her.

Then checking her face and opening her mouth, she noticed there were leftover food parts between her teeth.

Looking around, she didn't see a toothbrush anywhere. Then, she remembered, she left hers behind in the Nightsisters cave.

Calling out to Maul, she yelled.

"Do you know if there's a toothbrush?"

After a few seconds of silence, she heard his voice.

"What's that?"

Rolling her eyes and with a frustrated sigh, she murmured at her reflection.

"Never mind."

Quickly rinsing her mouth, she spat out the water and wiped her face with one of the towels.

When she was done, she stepped out and noticed Maul was not at the table anymore.

Without his shirt, Maul was sitting on the bed reading one of the Jedi texts. Watching his face while he read made Rey want to laugh. His expressions were priceless. Scoffing at the book, he placed it back into her satchel. Then, his eyes met hers.

Instantly, her heart rate jumped and she quickly tore her gaze away from him.

"Come here." He said in a deep, smooth tone.

Stepping closer, she stopped at the edge of the bed where he sat. Gently folding his arms around her waist, he pulled her down into his lap. Straddling his thighs, she gazed into his golden eyes to see extreme desire in them.

Slowly removing her jacket and throwing it to the floor, he grabbed hold of her hips and gently squeezed her, feeling his excitement growing with each second. Then he buried his face into her chest, savoring her scent.

Rey felt astonished by this tender behavior. Carefully cradling his horned head, she softly rubbed the back of his neck and head, while a deep shudder left his mouth.

For a few minutes, they just sat there cuddling. Then his hands slowly sneaked up under her shirt and gently squeezed one of her breasts, leaving Rey wanting more.

When a small, blissful moan left her mouth, he looked up and pulled her face to his, pressing his lips to hers.

Within their tender kiss, there was that spark again that Maul found astonishing.

Pulling her shirt over her head, his hungry mouth found one of her tender nipples and while his tongue tortuously teased her, Rey felt the heat pooling between her thighs, while she slowly rubbed herself onto him.

Picking her up, he placed her beneath him. As he removed her boots, the small knife, she had hidden there, suddenly made a loud clang on the floor.

Shrugging her shoulders and with a mischievous grin she said.

"Sorry."

Looking at her, and clicking his tongue he said.

" ..and you called me a thief."

Tugging on her pants, he quickly pulled them off, also discarding them to the floor.

Lying on the bed nude, Rey felt strangely calm under his intense stare. She didn't feel the need to cover up. Now she enjoyed his lustful gaze, as he looked at her with great desire. Then as he was about to lean forward, she placed her foot on his chest and teasingly said.

"Not so fast."

A momentary confusion was seen on his tattooed face, and then he understood. She wants me to wash up, he thought with a grin.

Straightening up, he removed his pants. Standing in front of Rey, he extended his arm and said with a sly grin.

"Join me."

Taking his hand, he pulled her off the bed and picking her up, he walked into the bathroom.

Under the warm shower, he slowly lathered her body up, while her face showed great satisfaction.

This was so different, not like him, Rey thought with confusion. She wondered what happened between this morning and now. Then it was her turn to clean him up. This time, she had the opportunity to explore his fine body. Sliding her hands down the side of his arms, she gently massaged his skin, then she placed her hands on his wide chest that was moving rapidly under her touches. Then sliding her hands further down, she grabbed hold of his manhood, feeling its extreme hardness beneath her fingers.

This was the first time she had touched him, or any man for that matter. Gently sliding her hand over his length, she noticed his face became euphoric, while his breathing quickened.

He enjoys this, she thought with awe. The sister was right, she thought as she kept on with her soft touches.

Maul was truly enjoying this. Her gentle touches felt extremely good. Closing his eyes, he let this great feeling completely engulf his body and mind. Then something unexpected happened that quickly popped his eyes open.

As her mouth wrapped around him, Maul's breath hitched in his chest. Looking down, he was in complete shock to see her kneeling in front of him.

Instantly, Rey heard his ragged voice in her head.

What… are…. you doing?

Returning a favor. Rey replied in the same manner.

After a few seconds of silence, the only thing he was able to say was.

Ok.

When he reached his peak, the sensation he gave Rey was out of the ordinary. This experience was extremely arousing, she thought wiping her mouth.

An hour later, while they lay in bed, resting her head on his chest, Rey listened to his strong, steady heartbeats. With a satisfied smile, she traced her finger on the tattoos on his abdomen, and then she asked.

"Is it true, you have two hearts?"

"Yes." She heard his voice.

"I like that." Rey said with a smile. "Now you can love me twice as much."

Mentioning the word love gave Maul this bizarre feeling inside. He had no idea how to love a person. He did love his brothers and mother, but that kind of love was different. Or that was what he had thought anyway. Rey did cause a different kind of reaction within him, but he wasn't sure what he felt for her was just a certain fascination or maybe something more.

Gently twirling her hair with his finger, Maul replied with a soft tone.

"I'll try, but can't promise anything."

Somehow, his words did not bother Rey as much as she thought they would be. She knew a man like him needed more time to process these types of emotions. With time, she thought, yes, with time it will happen. However, she felt herself falling hard for him and it scared her a little. This great attachment she felt for him made Rey feel safe and alive. She didn't want to lose this special feeling, ever.

Resting her chin on his chest, she looked at him and said.

"I can live with that."

Placing her head back onto his chest, she closed her eyes and slowly and peacefully she fell asleep.

Sometime in the middle of the night Maul sprung up. Looking to his left, he saw Rey in a deep sleep, softly snoring into the pillows. Then his eyes quickly traveled the darkened room. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary, he took a deep breath and steadied himself. As he tried to lean back, suddenly another wave of familiar feeling enveloped his whole being. This sensation was so strong, with a swift move; he threw off the covers and jumped up.

"What's wrong?" Rey asked sitting up.

"He is here." He growled. His eyes frightened, scanning the room again.

"Who?" Rey asked clutching the covers and swiftly looking around.

Quickly putting his clothes on and in an urgent manner, he shouted at Rey.

"Hurry! Get dressed!"

When she didn't move, he yelled again.

"Now! Damn it woman!"

As fast as she could, Rey jumped out of bed and pulled on her clothes.

"Bring the books and your weapon." He urged her. Then running out of the house, they boarded his ship.

"What is going on?" Rey asked with frightened eyes, watching Maul starting up the ship.

"He is here on Dathomir. I can sense his strong presence." Maul growled with apprehension.

Quickly, he lifted up the ship and took off toward the Nightsisters cave.

While flying, he activated the cloaking device, quickly camouflaging the ship within the red mist that enveloped the cold night sky.

Rey was getting impatient. He still didn't give her the answer she was looking for. Standing behind him, she placed her hands on his shoulder and forcefully turned him around.

"Who are you talking about?" She demanded.

"My old Master." He replied. Then he added. "Your father."

With a terrified expression, she exclaimed. "What?!"

Maul was about to reply when suddenly he heard his mother's frightened, pleading voice in his head.

Run, my son. Go and fulfill your destiny. Leave now!

Mother! Maul called out. Then his apprehension grew as their connection abruptly broke.

"She is in danger, as well as everyone else." Maul murmured as he stared out the window.

Rey's hands flew to her mouth. With a sharp intake, she whispered.

"Oh…. no...Maker. Not the Nightsisters."

With clenched fists, and with a saddened and angry tone, Maul replied.

"I'm afraid we might be too late already."

In the Nightsisters cave, Mother Talzin laid on the ground, gravely injured by the old man in a dark robe, who stood above her. Watching her crumpled form, an evil glint appeared in his eyes. In a raspy voice, he asked again.

"Where are they?"

Coughing up some fresh blood, Mother Talzin replied. Her horse voice was barely heard above the great destruction that his Imperial troops were causing within her precious home.

"They're not here."

"Then where are they?" He asked impatiently.

Looking up on his grotesque, shriveled frame, a sly smile appeared on her face. Mockingly, she said.

"You'll never have them."

"We shall see." He replied also in a mocking tone. Then he ironically added. "You see Talzin, your reign is over." Motioning around the cave, he watched as his troops easily and quickly destroyed her clan. They didn't even have a chance, he eagerly thought watching this great genocide.

"Go to hell Sidious!" Mother Talzin spat.

"I've been there, done that." The man replied. Then extending his arms, he sent a surge of powerful lightning into her already battered body. Within a few torturous seconds, Mother Talzin closed her eyes for the last time. While her body lay destroyed on the ground, undetectably, her soul flew to the depths of Dathomir, immediately becoming one with the planet.

Then he heard the troops Captain distorted voice.

"My Lord. We were not able to retrieve the books."

With an unpleasant frown, he turned toward the soldier and said.

"Keep looking. I know they're here…. somewhere."

"Yes. My Lord." The Captain acknowledged his orders and walked away.

From the ship, Maul immediately recognized the Imperial troops, with their white and black uniforms covering the plain terrain around the cave.

An instant anger fueled his crazed mind. As soon as the ship touched down, with weapons in hands, he and Rey made their way toward the troops that were still fighting with his brothers.

As I taught you before, do not falter. His anger-fueled voice was heard loud and clear in her head.

I won't. She replied, keeping up with him.

Reaching the first soldier, and quickly activating both side of his weapon with ease, Maul sliced off his head, sending his white helmet across the land. Then, as he reached the next one, with a powerful force push, he sent his crumpled body against another one, colliding him with his fellow mate.

Behind Maul, Rey also activated her weapon, slicing and dicing anyone around her who wore a white suit. After killing the first trooper, Rey felt a sudden surge of adrenaline rushing through her body. This extra push quickly helped her regain her senses while utilizing the Force. Soaring through the air and without mercy, her weapon found soldier after soldier.

While Maul killed another worthless soldier, he quickly looked back to make sure Rey was okay.

Seeing her fight against the troops made Maul proud. Her slender body easily evaded the attacks, as she spun and jumped over one of the soldiers who received a powerful blast in the chest that was meant for her.

Landing on the ground, she looked his way and smiled.

Quickly tearing his eyes away from her, he noticed Savage fighting with three soldiers around the cave's mouth. His red, double-edged lightsaber swiftly cut and sliced through men and armor.

Rushing to help him, he was held off by more soldiers as they quickly fired at him. While Maul was occupied, Rey also noticed Savage.

Running toward him, she had to jump over many fallen soldiers and Nightbrothers alike before she reached him.

Then, she noticed something else too. There was a man with dark robes, slowly walking out of the cave. His very presence immediately disturbed Rey. She didn't know why she felt the way she felt, but there was something about him that instantly sent a powerful shiver down her spine.

Being occupied with the soldiers, Savage didn't notice the man, until it was almost too late for him. He didn't know what hit him, when a powerful force push threw him back further away from the cave. Landing on his back and with a loud grunt, he tried to sit up, just as a man with dark clothing flew toward him.

Losing his weapon, Savage quickly looked to see where he dropped it. But when he looked up, the man was already on top of him, raising his red lightsaber to strike him down.

Before the man could finalize his kill, another lightsaber crossed his path.

Behind the bright blue glow, there was a young woman. Her pretty face showed visible anger as she held her weapon steadily against his.

Suddenly, an uncannily familiar feeling rushed through him like wildfire through dried out woods. His eyes grew wide like saucers and through trembling lips, he croaked with astonishment.

"Aldereya."

"Father?" Rey whispered with shock. Somehow, she knew this small, deformed man was none other than her father.

Then in a split second, his body was thrown back, flying through the air.

With extended arms, Maul watched with satisfaction as his old Master's body flew through the air. However, realizing that they had lost this fight, Maul quickly grabbed Rey by the arm and shouted.

"We have to go now!"

Jumping up, and locating his weapon, Savage eyes found Maul's. Nodding in agreement, he swiftly grabbed the still astonished Rey by the waist. Picking her up like she was a rag doll, he started to run toward Maul's ship as more troops poured out of the cave.

Staying just a moment longer behind, Maul stared down his old Master, as he was getting ready to stand up. Then, he turned around and sped toward his ship.

As the ship took off into space, Sidious stood up and casually dusted off his long robes. While his eyes followed the ship, his heart ached with great pleasure. When it completely disappeared from his view, he silently whispered a name. A name, he thought was lost to him forever.

"Aldereya."

To be continued....