The hideaway became clearer as I approached it. The modest beauty of the building along with the dense vegetation that attached its self to the side of the walls or grew in vast amounts around it was breathtaking.

It was like a breath of fresh air to take a moment away from the cold harshness of the death star. Although in the end, duty always came first.

Plus, there are perks to being a Sith. One of them being you can get your way, as people fear you.

I saw some sturdy vines that had grown into the crevices of a wall, creating a thick layer of ivy on the wall. That could be my way in.

I ran across to the wall and began my ascent, trying to be stealthy as I did so.

I managed to reach the balcony that overlooked the pristine lake, it seemed to connect to a lounge room inside.

I heard faint chatter and decided to creep closer to the door, pressing my back on the wall next to it so I could hide.

I heard a male voice speaking in an urgent tone,"Quick! Get her out of here, she must stay safe... I'll take care of this... its fine Obi-Wan won't mind."

Ah, so this was Obi-Wan's Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, my target. I presumed he was talking about Padmé, they looked quite... close earlier on the balcony, so he must've been protective of her now he sensed me here.

I stayed with my back to the wall, waiting until I felt the right time to attack. More hushed voices came from inside before I heard a slam of a door and some shuffling.

"Will you be okay in there?" The male voice came again.

"I'm fine Ani, you go... Go!" A desperate female voice came, I guessed that to be Pamdés.

Ani? What kind of nickname was that. My nose scrunched as I heard the word, before I focused on the sound of footsteps fading away.

It soon became silent. Not a sound could be heard other than that of the nature surrounding the house. The remaining embers of the sun were beginning to die out as it set over the horizon, casting an amber glow on the surface of the water.

It annoyed me. How could this place be so peaceful when there was so much suffering elsewhere. It felt unfair. I could only imagine how much would be improved if the Empire had control over the universe, it would own all this.

And we wouldn't have to hide within the dark places we reside.

Yet still the silence from within the walls droned on. When was Gale going to get here!?

"Do you plan on hiding behind that wall forever?" The male voice spoke close to me.

I just stood there, my breathing deep and heavy as I lifted my head, trying to portray some sign of power, of control of the situation.

I really needed Gale now more than ever.

The hum of a lightsaber suddenly caught my attention, forcing me to step away from the wall and bear mine as well.

However this maneuver was interuppted by him stepping in front of me and pushing me up against the wall, holding his blue lightsabre horizontal just inches from my throat.

He had a look of pure anger in his face, his eyes burning into mine, his free hand pressing my waist into the wall.

"Nice to meet you too Skywalker," I hissed at him.

He looked me up and down, his grip on my waist becoming more forceful,"What are you doing here!" He said menacingly, although his act didn't fool me, I wasn't scared in the slightest. I was more focused on his rough hold of me.

I took my lightsabre out from my belt, and the soft hum of it followed soon after. The crimson colour clashed with his blue, highlighting his sharp facial features with red, and mine too.

"I could ask you the same thing!" I said between gritted teeth, pushing him off me and standing poised with my lightsabre.

His eyes narrowed,"Don't have the upper hand now huh?" I teased as we circled each other, lightsabres at the ready.

I was the first to make a move, turning and striking my lightsabre at him, only to be met by his blocking mine, the clash of the two opposites sending sparks cascading to the balcony floor.

He grunted as he spun his lightsabre, going in for another attack. I jumped over him, front flipping and landing behind him, giving me the upper hand.

I had landed with my knees bent, so I used the momentum to launch at him, swirling my lightsabre at my side before he blocked my attack, pushing me back strike after strike with his sabre, a smirk appearing on his face.

I would wipe that smirk right off.

I became more determined to beat him now, and used my foot to send a powerful kick to his stomach, knocking him on the floor.

I jumped and held my lightsabre over my head, before forcing it down as I landed on him, my legs straddling his hips. He looked at me with anger, his lightsabre held horizontally to block my vertical blow. He felt slightly stronger than I had imagined beneath me, his athletic build taking me by surprise.

"Stop... this," He said through gritted teeth over the buzzing of the sabres.

However this made me push mine further down, and I watched him struggle to hold his sabre against mine, both of his hands gripping the handle with such determination.

I leant my face closer to his, to whisper in his ear,"No," pushing my knees further into his sides.

"No, get off me, you don't understand," His legs began moving under mine, scrambling desperately on the ground for some way up. I squeezed harder with my thighs. "That's enough... I said thats ENOUGH!"

All of a sudden I was flung back against the hard wall, letting out a gasp at the pain. He stood up fast, holding his trembling hand out as he kept me held against the solid concrete.

He walked slowly towards me as I was unable to move a limb, my whole body being pinned to the wall.

He closed the gap between us until he was only a few centimetres away. Looking me up and down, he whispered, his voice shaking,"I'll ask you again, what are you doing here?" I could feel his warm breath on my face as he did so.

"Maybe you should be asking who I'm here for," I said, looking directly into his eyes with such hate as he mirrored my glare.

His breath trembled and I felt the hold on me falter slightly. I gripped his arm he was holding out, trying to push it away.

Before I could succeed, a metal contraption had closed around his neck and he fell to the floor, shaking uncontrollably as he did so. A shock collar. I looked up to see my Master, Gale, stood behind where Skywalker once stood, a look of resentment in his eyes as he slid the dial on the controller all the way up.

My anger soon turned to worry as I saw Anakin in this helpless state. Even after the position he just had me in.

"Can we can go now Master," I said. Gale reluctantly slid the dial back down and regained his cold manner.

Patorr shot him one last look before hurling him over his shoulder, earning a deep grunt from Skywalker.

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I walked behind him and watched as Anakins sturdy figure hung over his shoulder, his wrists and ankles bound by thick rope.

I thought back to when he had pinned me against the wall, his stare lingering shortly on my body before travelling back up to my eyes and a hot wave cascaded over me.

I needed to get a grip. I have devoted my life to Imperial order, not bothering with men. So why now did this feeling choose to trouble me.

We eventually made our way to the ship, from following the dim light provided by the illuminated moon, along with specks of stars among the blanket of darkness that enveloped the sky.

Gale let him down in a seat and strapped him in.

I watched as the angles on his face were highlighted in the moonlight, beads of sweat still clinging to his brow.

"Control your thoughts, y/n," I looked at Gale to see a disappointed frown on his face. I blushed in embarrassment, my face morphing into a scowl before I sat in the co pilot seat, next to where he was seated.

My attention abruptly turned to the throbbing pain I felt at my waist. Undoing my belt and my robe slightly I examined the deep purple marks Anakin had left on my waist from gripping it so hard.

I turned to see Gales furrowed brow,"I told you not to underestimate him."