Chapter 38 - 38

THE PAST

Three sabres clashed violently , Malgus's lone weapon held diagonally as he halted both Tal'erial's blades .

Tal'erial stood a solid seven foot flat in height , Thanks to his rigorous lifestyle had a mainly decent amount of muscle . And with the force to enhance his already intimidating stature , Was capable of snapping a full grown man's neck with a single hand in a second .

Malgus on the other hand , Stood seven foot two , despite being in his seventies nearing his eighties , Was one of the most physically abled beings around , Competing with tal'erial in muscle structure , Was not something tal'erial could easily plough through .

Tal'erial sneered , Teeth grinding together as he pushed his two blades against Malgus's own .

Malgus held both the hilt of his weapon with both hands , Pushing back against tal'erial slowly as his mask made an audible groaning sound .

White flashed against their faces , The yellow molten pools of their eyes staring into the other with contempt .

Malgus leaned forward , Bringing moving his arms Infront do his centre as he began to heave Tal'erial's blades to the right side .

Tal'erial's eyes widened at the show of sheer strength , Clenching his teeth as his arms burned , Attempting to stop malgus from moving his weapons to the side , Knowing that if he pulled one of his blades away then malgus would follow through and cleave him in half instantly .

With a roar , malgus slammed his head into tal'erial's face .

The pureblood stumbled back as blood burst from his broken nose , Was then bent over as malgus twisted and slammed a steel capped boot into the pureblood's stomach , Sending the sith sprawling across the soil .

Malgus reversed lightsaber in his grip and raised it , Ready to plunge the weapon through tal'erial's head .

Swiping down , Malgus's eyes dashed tot he side faster than most could see , The man altering the course of his weapon behind himself as he successfully blocked a strike towards his back .

Acina's purple unstable weapon danced off is the hulking siths weapon , The woman Twirling her double bladed weapon in a circular blur , raising the weapon over head whilst she spun the weapon and down to her side to attempt a reverse stab at malgus's stomach .

Malgus , Having blocked and side step every attack from the combo , Met the woman's blade and brought them into a deadlock by pushing his weapon down and to the side , Forcing acina's blade to follow , Using his free left hand do upper cut the woman under the chin .

Acina's head snapped up , Ears ringing before pain flared over her entire being .

Malgus , Unleashing a barrage of lightning at the empress , Raised her into the air with the force before flinging the twitching woman away and into a solid tree .

With a crack , The woman hit the tree , digging into the bark before malgus let her go .

With the empress out of commission for the moment , Malgus turned back to Tal'erial who had brought himself back to his feet .

" I see you've decided to go with your favoured style " The older sith sneered as tal'erial held only one of his lightsabers in his hand .

Tal'erial yelled out in response , A deep sinister bellow that made the trees around them sway .

Malgus regarded the man with an amused stare , The scar gash over his left brow contorting in his humour .

" How intimidating" Malgus mused before stepping forward and moving to engage the empires wrath once more .

Both sith , Using their right arms brought their weapons around in a left moving arc at the same angle , Their lightsabers meeting in the middle in a violent flash of energy .

Both weapons bounced off each other as they danced the same dance , Both swivelling their weapons around and meeting into he middle from the opposite side .

Tal'erial smirked as he lent back and broke the sabre lock by Disengaging , Letting Malgus's weapon pass by harmlessly whilst tal'erial stabbed forward towards Malgus's stomach .

Malgus , In an effort to lower the damage he would take , Pivoted himself to the right lightly , Letting his opponents weapon sear into the left of his abdomen , Leaving a shallow gash as he barely avoided the skewering attack .

In response , Whilst still pivoting , Malgus completed a full circle whilst raising his elbow , Slamming tal'erial in the face with the back of his steel encase joint .

Ridges of bone were shattered and fell of Tal'erial's face as the sith bellow in rage .

Creating distance , Tal'erial leapt back and threw his lightsaber at his opponent , Landing next to Acina as the woman regained her senses .

Malgus simply stepped to the side as the weapon passed by , Watching it circle around back to its wielder .

" You should just take her and flee , There is no way you could win this engagement and escape before he arrives , Infact " Malgus stood to the side as Tal'erial became even further guarded ,Nox entering the clearing from behind where Malgus stood .

" Where's Arcann " Tal'erial hissed as he looked around the clearing for any sign of the ex emperor .

" He's out dealing with the rest of your men " Nox waved his hand dismissively as he observed both Tal'erial and Acina " As much as I'd like to take you down a peg or two , I'd suggest as malgus said , You leave "

Acina groaned , Placing her palms to the ground before pushing up and making her way to her feet .

" Ah you've decided to join us again " Nox stared down at the empress with a disapproving look , Though they wouldn't be able to tell due to the helm of kallig hiding his features .

Both the empress and the empires wrath reignited their purple and red blades respectively , Ready to engage both malgus and Nox in battle at the same time .

" This battle is as futile as it is stupid , Surrender and I will ensure you won't be punished too harshly " Nox crossed his arms behind his back whilst malgus stood beside him , glaring at the two opponents.

" You're overconfidence has always and will always be your greatest weakness , Even if you kill all our comrades , We will stop you here ... and now " Acina lowered herself to the ground , Lightsaber behind her as she prepared to make a dash at Nox .

Nox himself brought his hands down to his side , Clenching his fists in preparation.

" Not alone you won't " A voice overhead made tal'erial look up as a shuttle entered the clearing .

" Just in time " Acina smirked as five people jumped down from the shuttle .

The hero of Typhon landed in a silent Crouch whilst a Jedi battle master and two council members landed behind him .

Cipher nine dropped down to the ground next to them and promptly dashed into the foliage .

The champion of the hunt flying into the area before hovering above the treeline to glare down at his enemies .

" Increasing the amount of idiots doesn't change what they are , Idiots , You will all die as easily as the next " Nox sneered as malgus reactivated his broken lightsaber , A red hued haze being released from his body as he began to channel the darkside .

" You can't hope to defeat us " Malgus clasped his left hand Infront of himself for effect before an explosion from the imperial republic base shook the ground below , The shockwave pushing the trees harshly , Some tearing from their roots and flying over the treeline .

" And now ... you're alone , And Arcann is making his way here " Nox became shrouded in a mist of purple that swirled around him violently .

The hero proceeded to run forward with a bellowing charge , Lightsaber in hand as his robotic arm gleamed in the sunlight .

Nox , Seeing the hero charge , Took half a step forward as he raised his right arm , Vibrant crimson light tearing from his finger tips in a wailing screech .

The clearing was obscured by the torrential barrage of lightning , blinding white light shining through the trees as Cipher nine was forced to hide behind a tree from the heat that washed through the forest .

THE PRESENT - 8 MONTHS SINCE POISON MOON - 24 BBY - IOKATH - SCYVA TESTING LAB

Scyva stared down at the woman currently restrained to the surgery table below .

Carol lay on her stomach , Unable to move as Scyva had once more removed pieces of her spine .

She looked at Scyva out of the corner of her eye , The whites in her eyes had long since become bloodshot , The veins in her skin had ruptured several times over , And her bottom jaw was currently missing , Her tongue simply dangling from within her neck after the droid had forcefully pulled her bottom jaw from her head after she had tried to bite her tongue off .

" Beginning surgery " Scyva announced to a floating camera drone , The machine circling around and analysing Carols entire nude body .

Eight mechanical arms lowered from the ceiling , Each one serving a different purpose as they were manipulated by Scyva .

She could feel two needles plunge into her back , Skewering through the plates in her spine as fluid was injected .

Another set of hands removed the skin and muscle on her back , She was painfully aware of the removal as her bones became bare to the world , Muscle snapped and tore as they were cut by scalpels by another set of mechanical limbs .

Scyva meanwhile began to cut and seperate the bones in her back , Pulling them up and out of the woman's body and placing them onto a sterile tray to the side .

Carol meanwhile offered no resistance , Simply letting it happen , Death would not come to her , Even as her lungs failed and her heart beat irregularly , Her brain function stopped and restarted at the droids whims . And she was powerless to stop it , A simple doll for the horrid machine to contort and break as it pleased.

Scyva finally began to remove the spinal plates and vertebrae from the woman's back , Cutting the disks in half , Making sure to leave the spinal cord intact .

" Part one success " Scyva announced as the camera drone now pointed straight down to observe the surgery . " Beginning part two "

The droid raised her left hand to the side as she used magnetic manipulation to pull a nearby trolling to her side .

What looked like crude metallic bone structure lay atop trays , Suspended within containers atop these trays with their lids opened .

Two thin long wires were given to the droid courtesy of a nurse droid , Scyva putting the first of the two wires alongside the right side of the spinal chord , The second being places on the left at the same time .

A slight pulse of electricity activated the wires purpose as they spring to action , Encasing the spinal column instantaneously in a protective metallic covering so no damage to come to it.

The droid reached for the first container , Twenty four disks that would serve as the womans new vertebrae began to levitate from the container thanks to scyva .

The droid began to grab each piece , Splitting them in half , Placing the two halves on each side of the spinal column , The two halves piecing themselves back together naturally , Showing no signs of ever having been seperated .

The droid had started from the cervical vertebrae , Putting the new spine together piece by piece before ending with with the final lumbar vertebrae .

Scyva stood back to allow the camera droid to observe the new glistening black spine now integrated into the woman's body .

" Beginning part three " Scyva announced as she pulled forward the second half of the already partially altered rib cage .

The ribs were integrated one by one seamlessly , Melded to the front portion of the ribcage without issue , The now fully metal ribcage fused together , Melding with the spinal column and locking into place .

The next thing to be replaced were the shoulder blades , The new replacements fusing with the top of the spinal and ribcage .

The nano droid swarm currently housed within Carol began to hastily construct new muscle tendons , Converting stores of remaining fat into useful materials .

Scyva watched with satisfaction , Standing back with the camera droid as they watched Carol begin to shake .

The first muscle constructed by the nano droids was the multifidus and rotators , Stabilising the new spinal structure before being reinforced by a series of stimulants that worked to strengthen the muscle .

Stemming out from the spine , Scyva watched as the nano droids constructed the external intercostal muscle groups , The spoas major , The erector spinae along with the serratus posterior interior and the gluteal muscles all at once .

several tubes linked to the torso of Carol rapidly transfered artificial fats and proteins from cannisters under the surgical table , Keeping carol from becoming malnourished due to the rapid reconstruction of her body .

A thin layer of film began to excrete and form over the woman's back layer apon layer forming one after another as the new skin was quickly completed .

" Surgery ... success " Scyva concluded as Carol began to take her own breaths without external assistance , Her skin returning to its previous colour as her back rose and lowered " Now for the final touches "

Scyva's right pointer finger extended into a thin needle whilst the droid came forward .

Carol watched the droid near , The droids hand lowering into her head , Feeling the needle break through the skin next to her ear and pierce her skull .

She could hear and feel a small pop that sounded within her right ear , That ... was the last thing she felt , The last thing she heard as her vision went black , Everything went dark and silence prevailed . She knew no more as she felt nothing . A sigh escaped her as she floated in the void .

" It's finally ... over " A small trail of tears ran down her face before she began to disintegrate within the void .

She gave no whimpers or cries as she passed , The end had finally arrived , And she would accept it , A small smile playing on her features before she disappeared completely.

Scyva retracted her fingers from Carol's head , An afterthought unlocked the restraints currently holding the woman in place , Allowing the thing on the table to slowly rise , Complete and unmarked as her breasts bounced slightly as she rose.

The woman's dialated brown eyes shrunk back to their normal sizes as the bursted veins within her eyes healed , Revealing the whites within .

The thing on the table seemed to examine it's hands , Roaring her hands to and from her before she lowered them and gripped the sides of the table .

The thing rotated itself as it swung its legs over the side of the flat surface , Lowering her newly enforced limbs to the ground before cold registered in her head as the bases of her feet touched the cold tiles .

The thing on the table rose , Standing tall for half a second before collapsing under her own weight , Her palms impacted the cold ground , The tiles cracking and warping under the base of its palms .

Blood leaked from the base of her right hand thanks to a small cut from the broken tile below .

It clenched it's teeth as white paste flooded the cut , Pooling together before solidifying into a perfectly healed hand .

" My master ... May I present to you , The most sophisticated amalgamation of organic and artificial intelligence . Tell me child , What is your name " Scyva knelt down to the thing attempting to stand , Helping the cyborg up from the ground with a gentle touch .

" Designation , C four nine zero L , Carol , Unit number zero , First of my kind , I thank you kind mother , And I thank you ... your majesty " The Thing rose to its feet , Standing tall and proud as the camera drone came forward and examined her form slowly as it circled around .

" And of the original personality " A deep baritone voice sounded from the camera drone , Turning to point at Scyva who came forward to answer the question .

" Suppressed as it merges , The two personality matrix's will soon become the one , Working in tandem to reach peak efficiency , It will learn at a level unprecedented for a machine and organic that isn't you or myself . It will grow resilient enough to survive orbital entry without external assistance . Strong enough to arm wrestle a rancor , Within a few months , There will be little a regular organic could do to halt let alone stop her " Scyva told the drone before the drones front lit up , A ray of light shining before a Holo appeared Infront of the droid .

The Holo of Nox stood with its arms crossed behind its back , Garbed in what appeared to be a simple robe held tight to his features .

C490L stood tall as the drone continued to circle her at the same pace as the Holo did , Analysing her every feature as if able to see through her layers of flesh.

Coming around to finish a full circle , The Holo of Nox stopped to stand by Scyva's left side , Turning his neck to look the droid head on.

" Teacher her , Monitor her progress and when the time is right and your tests are done, send her to me , I would like to test me herself " Nox's Holo looked over the new machine once more with an appraising eye " I must congratulate you , You have done a phenomenal job with your work , I am impressed "

" Your kind words being me great satisfaction my master , I will endeavour to please you further in the future " Scyva vehemently replied , Her tone several tones higher , Pleased with his words.

" I have no doubt that you will continue to impress , I look forward to seeing you next work of art , Now forgive me but I must depart " Nox finished as Scyva knelt , The C490L doing the same as the larger droid .

" As do I my master , I will converse with you shortly " Scyva continued to kneel as the hologram shut off , The camera drone rising and departing the area soon after .

Rising , Scyva looked down to her smaller creation below with an analytic gaze " Come , There is much for you to learn "

" Yes kind mother " Carol took a few shaky steps , Quickly learning to distribute her weight as the towering machine went further into the lab , Soon after walking long confident steps in pursuit of the one who remade her .

KALDANI SPIRES

Nox's fingers drummed across the surface of his ornate table , The room dim and dark , The only light being produced by the hanging orange crystals .

Coruscant as always progressed onwards despite it being well into the night .

Even in the dark once could see the dark of his eyes , Seemingly absorbing the very light in the air as stars twinkled within such twin wells of darkness .

His eyes were taunt in a squint , Frown marred his face as his tear troughs became pronounced .

He didn't look towards the doorway as it opened , Vaylin walking through with a neutral expression . It amused him , he could admit , Thanks to their bond she could always tell what kind of emotion was running through him at any given moment , Just as he could her .

" What's wrong love " Vaylin knelt down next to his seat , Worry easily seen of her features .

Slowly his face twitched , Eyes making their way to look at Vaylin's own .

" Something ... is about to happen " As if guided by an unseen entity , Nox brought his hand forward onto the table , Different republic frequencies appearing and just as before , He absentmindedly opened one such frequency .

" What is going to happen " Vaylin asked as some opera began to play .

" This " Nox raised a lone finger as the opera singer fizzled and sputtered , Breaking apart as the signal was hijacked .

The person to take over the opera singers previous spot was the easily remembered count Dooku , Eyes squinted and white hair slicked back . The count of serreno had an air of authority to him as he peered meaningfully at anybody watching.

" Hello oppressed people of a once free galaxy , I am Count Dooku of Serreno , I served once as a Jedi Knight , And is a member of the Jedi high council " Dooku began as he cast his signature look of superiority .

Nox brought his right elbow onto the armrest of his seat as he leant his chin on the back of his hand .

" I dedicated my life to peace and justice , undertaking countless missions and risking my life many times over . I have protected people and communities , And brought countless criminals , pirates , Terrorists , tyrants and corrupt individuals to justice . And yet as a Jedi I was serving the most corrupt , Most destructive institution in the entire galaxy " Dooku continued on unimpeded , A small chuckle rising from Nox as the sith observed Dooku's Holo with unblinking eyes .

Vaylin rose from her spot to stand behind Nox's chair , Leaning down as she rested her head on the high back of the seat , Wanting to watch the Holo with her lover .

" The galactic republic , And it's senate , Have become abominations . The senate is mired in corruption and decadency . Senators routinely betray the people they're meant to represent, Whoring themselves to the highest bidder . They allow you , Their own people , to suffer lawlessness, abuse and exploitation, Stagnation , prejudice and injustice . They lounge in luxury on coruscant , While you toil and languish " The senate watched ok as Palpatine hid his smirk masterfully , Eyes peering at the towering figure of Dooku that stood tall and high in the senate chamber .

" The republic is in deep in debt , Which they expect you , the working people , To pay off for them . They create layer apon layer apon layer of bureaucracy , Which is enormously expensive , Stifles your voice , Which makes ever the simples aspects of governing frustrating and ineffective . They abolished their military , Causing the rim world's to fall into chaos and the hyperlanes to become over run with pirates . And to add insult to injury , They ridicule and punish systems that try militarise in self defence " Padme looked on in her senate pod , Silent and unmoving as she watched Dookus transmission , Kanya put a reassuring hand on the woman's shoulder , Sending a worried glance to her friend .

" The republic also stifles our economy , It imposes a myriad of taxes as do it's devote governments and planetary governments . These taxes do not pay for our safety , As the military has been abolished . No , These taxes pay for the senate's lavish lifestyle , The republic burdensome bureaucracy , And the whims of the highest bidders . The republic has such contempt for you , The count even be bothered to vote on the recent financial reform bill . Worse still , The maverick senator who drafted the bill , Senator Jheramahd greyshade , Was assassinated by the powers that be . Killed in cold blood , For daring to actually represent the interests of the citizenry . Well , I dare the powers that be to come after me . I do not fear you , I will fight you , I will overthrow you , and I will destroy you " Dookus words of power grasped at each and every individual who cast their attention to the Holo playing over the galaxy .

" The Jedi enforce the will of the republic apon you . Their rhetoric about compassion and peace is self righteous lies . They stand by and do nothing as the republic tramples on you , But are quick to cut you down if you defend yourselves . Those in the outer rim know this all too well . Suffer an attack by pirates , Enslavement by criminals , And the Jedi do nothing . But declare your intention to leave the republic and govern yourselves ,The Jedi are at your doorstep at the blink of an eye , Ready to take you down . Instead of using their power to liberate people from the republic ,They use their power to keep the people subjugated . Instead of devoting themselves to justice and good , They devote themselves to the republic . It's for these reasons I have resigned from the Jedi order " His words came as a shock to the greater galaxy , To hear such a man had left the order after such time shook many .

" From this day forward , I devote myself to creating a new government and a new order of the force . The new government I will create will correct the republics failures . It will be lead by a head of state , A council of advisors and a parliament. Instead of thousands of sectors with thousands of senators , We will have only a few sectors with a few senators . These senators will serve four year terms , And will be elected by the planetary and system governments of their sectors " The Jedi high council sat within their chamber , Sat atop their seats , Yoda himself looked to have aged years , His ears drooping atop his head as a sad frown sat on his face .

" Our new government will not have sector governments , Thus eliminating an entire layer of bureaucracy , Taxes , laws and regulations . Our government will not impose it's will on education , Which will be left to the free systems of the galaxy . Our new government will not involve itself in welfare of healthcare , Allowing these systems to manager these tasks as they see fit . Under our new government , All tariffs and trade barriers will be eliminated . Citizens will be able to trade and do business with each other without restriction " Individual people's across the galaxy looked unsure at each other , Shrugging and murmuring as they huddled around projectors .

" The New government will possess a large military . The military will be centralised , With planetary and system militaries being absorbed within it . The enforcement law will also be centralised . The role of the government is to maintain order and the rule for law . Our new government will devote itself to that responsibility , Without treading into roles that are not it's by right " Nox could feel the turmoil beginning to rise within the senate , A small smile playing on the edge of his lips as he drew the raw emotion from the senate into himself.

" We will patrol the hyperlanes , Keeping them free of pirates . We will bring order to the outer rim , And root out lawlessness . We will rebuild the economy , By restoring control of economic matters to the people , Instead of a corrupt inept government " The senate remained silent as senators sat , Their eyes glued to the hologram .

" I will build a new force using order , To replace the complacent Jedi order . This new order will serve the people , Not corrupt politicians. It will utilise it's power on service to the good , Uninhibited by a self-righteous , Tyrannical code " Obi-Wan and Anakin watched the Holo with troubled looks , Looking to each other in unease .

" This will be the beginning of great strife and turmoil . Afterall the republic and Jedi will not surrender power willingly . We the people will have to take them down by force . A new day has begun . Today ends the mark of silence and consent , And the beginning of revolution. We will seize power back from ruling class " The count continued onwards despite the technicians working hard to remove the hijacking .

" No longer will we be spat on by the people who are meant to represent our interests . No longer will our voices be silenced , Our grievances ignored . They didn't hear our pleas , Now they will hear our judgement. People of the galaxy , Join me in this quest . We will fight , And we will be free . May the force be with us all " And with his final word spoken , The Holo abruptly shut off , Silence rose across the galaxy .

Nox stared at the now bare table with a look of uninterest for several moments .

Vaylin looked conflicted as his shoulders began to shake , The man hunching forward as she thought of reaching forward to check on him .

Her worries were alleviated as his head shot up , A deep , Full bellied laugh rose from him as his voice peeled through the apartment . Tears brewed in the sides of his eyes and streamed down his face as he cackled .

" Love " Vaylin's head turned to the side in curiosity as Nox rose a hand and wiped the streams of tears from his face .

Nox regarded her with a side glance as his laughter began to settle . Leaning over to her , He rose the side of his head as he gave her a face splitting smile of pure insanity .

" Let chaos ... reign " Closing his eyes , Nox became still as he opened himself up to the currents of the force , Using the sudden influx of turmoil to feed apon and empower himself .

3 DAYS LATER

Nox ascended the ramp of the X-70 B with a purposeful gait , Vaylin was already within the bridge of the ship , Preparing for their immediate departure .

" Are you sure you have to go so soon " Kanya asked as she watched Nox pause at the top of the ramp .

Turning back to the girl , Nox looked down at his adoptive daughter with knotted brows and a small frown marring his features .

" It is for the best my dear , tensions are high , Everybody is weary , and upcoming events call me elsewhere , I'm entrusting you to act in my best interests while I am away , Keep a close eye on your acquaintances and an even closer eye on your friends . And remember ... honeyed words taste of poison " Nox told the woman who appeared to be downtrodden at his words .

" I understand father , I'll do my best to continue on your work while you are away , I'll make you proud " Kanya looked at him once more , An almost puppy like look coming over her features .

Chuckling with a small puff of air , Nox descended back down the ramp before wrapping the woman in a tight embrace.

" I know dear , You need not worry about disappointing me , You've done more than enough to make me proud , All I ask is you do your best , That is enough " Nox whispered to his daughter as the girl responded in turn by hugging him around the waist.

The ship hummed as Vaylin prepared the ship for flight . Double checking systems despite the onboard AI showing the ships current state .

Her ears perked up as the footsteps of her lover registered within her range of hearing .

She glanced over her shoulder for a small moment , Her eyes tracking the male specimen she was infatuated with as the entity took his spot in the central chair .

She finished preparing the ship for flight as she lent back into her own seat , Leaning onto the armrest as she fluttered her eyebrows at the man currently stroking his chin .

As if he could feel her gaze , Nox's keen eyes slowly peeled over to lock with her own .

" Something I can help you with sweetheart " Nox asked as Vaylin playfully leant her cheek onto the back of her hand , Running one of her black nails down her supple lips .

" Oh ... I was just wandering where we we're going " Vaylin shifted slightly as she drew her free hand under her bust , Making them more pronounced .

Nox chuckled , He could feel her boredom , Having felt her growing it's when he had been giving Kanya her tasks , But , He had to admit she did a phenomenal job at managing her mounting boredom compared to when she ruled Zakuul .

Leaning back , Adjusting the seat as he yawned , Nox raised his right hand , Activating the Holo console which began to show a multitude of planets .

" Well we have quite a few things to do , We have a hunt to commit on Kessel , Kareda and Sessa . We have to establish contact with whatever life remains on Rakata Prime . And then we have to check out some interesting rumours on Corellia , That is to name a few though " Nox listed each task they had to go through one after another as Vaylin listened with rapt attention .

" Is that all huh " Vaylin mused as she scratched at one of the tattoos on her left arm .

" Hmm , Now that I think about it , They don't have to be done in any particular order , Why don't you choose which one we go to first " Nox asked as Vaylin perked up , A hopeful gleam in her eyes .

" Really " Vaylin asked to which Nox nodded , The woman jumping up from her chair with a pleased clap of her hands , Coming around the chairs to sit herself down in Nox's open lap .

" Weeelll" Vaylin purred as she shimmied herself in his lap , A playful smile on her lips as she analysed the different planets visible on the Holo " I've heard some good things about Kessel "

" I'm sure you have , Kessel it is " Nox chuckled in her ears before grabbing a hold of the flight stick , Forcing the ship to leave the platform below connected to his apartment .

Vaylin stopped paying attention to the orientation of the craft they were in , Diverting her attention to sliding her hands under the belt of her lovers robes , Snaking her nimble fingers under his belt and into his undergarments .

She took extreme pleasure as she watched his right eye twitch slightly as she ran her index finger over his toned stomach , She licked her lips with her tongue resting atop the left side of her bottom lip , Pushing her hand farther down as her sulphuric eyes watched Nox's face for his reaction .

Nox manoeuvred the sleek ship through Coruscant's atmosphere and into the vacuum of space .

" You're really trying to get under my skin aren't you " Nox announced after engaging the hyperdrive towards the akkadese maelstrom .

" I may be " Vaylin innocently played off her actions , Decidedly ignoring her hands currently housed within his under garments .

" That so ... " Nox answered by suddenly grabbing Vaylin and pulling her flush against him , A gasp escaping the woman at the sudden movement " I guess I'll just have to pay you back for your little game "

His voice was low as it rumbled in her ears , Sending a pleasant tingle down her back as she felt his cursed hands expertly manoeuvre around her clothing .

" Hmn I do like the sound of that " Vaylin purred , A joyous giggle rising from her as Nox stood from his chair , Carrying the woman in his arms as he marched from the bridge towards their shared room .

" Alert me of our imminent arrival " Nox's voice echoed throughout the ship , Registered by the AI who replied in the affirmative , Nox ignored the answer as the door to his quarters opened , Tossing the brunette in his arms onto the bed .

She landed on her back with a small giggle before making her way onto her elbows , Her legs parting as she shook her hair from her face .

She sent her lover a sultry smile as she wagged her left index finger at the man , Motioning him to her as her eyes squinted in a predatory glint .

" Come here my big gorgeous dragon " Vaylin's voice was like fine silk apon Nox , The man simply coming into the soft fabric of the bed below , Leaning forward before she closed the gap between them , Their lips smashing together as the two became locked in carnal embrace .

The Droid at the onboard bar minded it's business as it chatted with the onboard AI , Both listening to the moans and screams of pleasure that began to tear though the ship , The ship AI let out a small sigh " Oh the joys of the flesh "