Investigated Again In Less Than 24hrs

Sitting in the office Lord Vader is using temporarily Maz's thoughts drift back to home 'what will they think happened to me?' 'will I go back home for my own funeral?' Maz thinks.

***Vader's POV***

Walking back to my office my thoughts return to the ensign who I was only talking to early today, and how shy, kind, and trustworthy she is.. was. 'why did she lie' 'why did she be at the party' I think my anger soon rising as it does not take long for my temper to flare. I calm myself down there must be a reason, the same reason Ensign Laura has explained, well been forced to tell the truth at the end. As Laura is now dealt with it's time to deal with Ensign Kirman.

With my cape flowing behind me as I make way to the room Ensigns bowing their heads and saying my name. I notice Admiral Piett is not at his station 'yet again at Miss Kirman's side, what has he got fond of her?' I think as I stop at the door not yet opening it. I lift my gloved hand to press the button to open the door, ''My Lord'' as a desperate voice bellows out and fast boots clunk down the corridor. I turn my cape moving to the side before resting behind me wrapping around my armor. ''Yes, Ensign'' I take a quick look at his badge ''Ensign Raff'' I fold my arms. ''Don't blame Ensign Kirman, she was only invited'' Raff began to say his face looked full of panic. ''I will deal with you later'' I reply hearing my mechanical voice bellow.

I turn and open the door leaving Ensign Raff motionless and pale in the face.

I see Piett stand up from his seat next to Miss Kirman, ''My Lord'' Piett says bowing and clicking his heels he stays in the position I notice the Ensign in questioning did not move nor move her head, I take a glance and I can feel Piett's worry and sorrow for the woman. I make nothing of it and move to my seat in front of her the jug of water and glass is still there from last time.

''So, Misss Kirman, I want to hear your side of the story the truth this time'' I say folding my arms across my heavy armored chest and resting my back on the chair I'm sure will break beneath me. She looks up slightly I see tears sliding down her face, seeing that my heart pangs with a pain that shudders me but I soon control and bury that.

''When I left here earlier today Laura came up and asked if I wanted to go down tp hers at 7pm for a quiet party, which I thought was odd but I then thought It was just me and her'' Miss Kirman begins I can feel that was the truth so I don't push on. ''I went and when I got there I did see others who I have seen before but not that often I couldn't just not go back so I went.'' she then says I nod as I see her look at Piett and then me, ''carry on'' I say encouraging her to carry on. ''When it got later the drinks started to flow, I only had one..well half as I never managed to finish it'' she begins moving her hand behind her neck to scratch it. ''the music got louder and louder then suddenly Admiral Piett was in the room and put the party to an end.'' She then says looking at Piett looking for what I assume is reassurance and if she said right. I look at Piett watching him nod. ''I ran out on my own back and ran to my room getting rid of any evidence of being there, if you want more proof my dress is in the cupboard near the entrance.'' she then says her voice shakily and suddenly started crying again quietly, ''it was then when you burst in my room I did not know what to say as Laura is my friend. And when you got Admiral Piett to take me here he told me about the rules on the contract to which in my honor I have forgotten about that rule, in particular, my Lord.'' she then finished I feel her body sink her heart skipping beats expecting that the judge me to kill her straight there and then.

''That is all I needed to hear Misss Kirman'' I then say ''Ensign Laura told me that it was for youuu to be cheered up of the investigation late Admiral Kronn'' I then say. I suddenly realise I am on a ship with no Admiral, I turn my masked face to Piett ''Piett I need you to find a new Admiral of this ship immediatley'' I order ''Yes My Lord'' Piett replies clicking his boots and doing the same old stuff all do to greet me. Piett then leaves on his way to find the most sufficent Ensign to be the new promoted Admiral. Leaving me and Kirman together.

''You don't need to worry Ensign, there has always been a few who break the rules or forgot the rules in contract'' I say making up the forgot part as normally any ensign breaking them are imeditaley demoted and lose their career in the Empire. 'Will that stop her worry?' I ask myself as I see her lean back in her chair getting more comfortable from me saying that. ''Thank you'' I hhear her sniffle and a little smile appear on her face. ''Shall we take a walk instead of being in this room?'' I immedtely say shocked 'that is not what i said' I say to myself as I soon see her stand up and nod to agree.

As I stand up I take a quick thought of to walks down the corridors and go to the docking bay of the ship. With her by my side trying to keep up with my fast pace. I feel her questioning why we are walking like I am myself and why everyone is staring at her in disbelief.

''My Lord why are we hear?'' I hear her say, ''You can call me Vader if it is more easier for you'' I reply stopping to look at her as she comes to a sudden holt. Her eyes catching up and thought of what I just said, ''ok Vader and you may call me Maz if it is easier too'' she replies putting her hands behind her back, 'shes noting Piett's actions very smart' I think to myself.

''You see that there'' I point to my TIE Advanced x1 I watch her look waiting trying to figure out what model it is. ''Its your TIE advanced x1 My Lor... Vader'' she replies a little excited to see it in person ''I have heard so many stories'' she clasps her hands together I chuckle slighty which my vocal adapter picked up and made a horrid noise for her to hear, she looks back at me a little worried before realizing I was laughing. ''I want to know more about you Maz'' I say I wave my hand to stop her to start going through the stuff I already know. ''More of how you are, what you like, etc'' I then say making her start thinking. ''Well I like to be often alone but I do like to socialize but when I feel like it, I like Italian food.. of sorry Earth food. erm..'' she plods on trying to think what she is in a person, I chuckle again my heart leaps and I step closer to her. ''you interest me quite a bit'' I reply realizing my hand was about to stroke her face I pull back and turn around. 'What is this feeling' I say to myself feeling all my power sip away and pulling towards her.

''I em..'' Maz coughs a little as she walks to face me, I soon feel her senses she has the same feeling towards me i clench my hand as I watch her look up to me, ''is there a problem with your TIE?'' Maz then says making me snap back to reality ''Noo not as sorts'' I reply I put my hand on her shoulder and I feel her shudder not a shudder of nerves As soon as I am about to speak I hear footsteps ''My Lord'' Pietts voice echos through the bay. ''I have found our new Admiral'' he then says as I turn round and see a man standing there his face reads of excitement.

''Congratulations Ensign you are the new Admiral of The Adjuictaor'' I then say feeling Maz step back a few steps I see Piett look over my side. ''Thank you'' I hear the Admiral say ''What is your name?'' I ask hearing him clear his throat, ''Razfar My Lord'' he replies his back straight up like a rocket ready to fire. ''Admiral Piett let the new Admiral get acquainted I will call for you when needed'' I then say seeing them both salute and leave.

''Vader'' I hear Maz say, I turn to face her a quizzing face staring back at me. ''Yes, little one?'' I reply ''I was wondering not to get offended how long are you staying on this ship?'' she asks making me realize I will be leaving in a few days now all the investigations are done and now need to track that rebel signal. I look at her ''in the next few days'' I reply straightening my back I feel her quickly get sad, ''ok'' she only replies back and turns to see my fighter. I sense the question has given her something to look to and I feel her sadness growing she looks back to me I can sense she's wanting to leave right away. ''Can I leave please'' she asks I look at her I see her eyes watering up, I nod ''of course you are excused'' I wave my hand and watch her hurriedly walk out of the bay.

***Mazzra POV***

A rush of sadness hit me when I heard when Lord Vader was going, I don't know why I am feeling like this, I feel safe when he is around, and nervous, and scared then happy.. why oh why!

I rush to the nearest quite corridor with a view of outside I see TIE Fighters zooming past Star Destroyers and in the background I see Vader's ship The Exectuor lurking in the background. I start to think back to when I was with him in the docking bay seeing his unique TIE fighter and feeling him close like he was having the same feelings but too high powered to say anything. 'Is he trying to get more info in me before he says why he's wanting to see me in less than a day?' I think to myself. 'Shut it I must be myslef and get back to work, it's a once in a million chance he's on a ship your on, every woman may have the same feelings as me' I say to myself thinking am I salling like the victims called Stockholm Syndrome. I shake my heads and clear my mind. Time to get back to work finally.

I let go of the rail and make my way to my station.

It doesn't take me long to get back to my station I sit down and see all the other Ensigns nod and get back to work, I put my headphones on log in and begin to to work.

***4 Hours Later***

I finish my work sleep finally catching up to me as I soon realize I haven't slept since the raid of the party. Yawning I make my way to my room I see Laura just further ahead she already noticed me but did not greet me she hurried away from me like she's avoiding me...

'She hates me' I say to myself as sadness creeps back up.

''Maz'' I hear Raff but carry on walking, ''Maz please'' I hear him beg

''What?'' I reply a little annoyed, ''I noticed Laura run away I need to explain before you start overthinking.'' Raff begins I do not interrupt ''I don't know what Lord Vader has said to you about Laura, but Lord Vader has told her to stay away from you for some reason like she's the troublemaker and making you decrease in your work.'' Raff says huffing while saying. I'm shocked ''Why would he say that?'' I question ''It's not like she's the bad person here we all went'' I then say seeing Raff shrug. ''I don't know'' he then replies stroking his chin, ''maybe ask Piett he seems fond of you'' the then says 'great others have seen how Piett been acting near me' I roll my eyes. ''Ok maybe I will'' I reply turning round to find Piett. ''Er maybe not tonight he's learning out new Admiral the ropes and I don't think he would want to be interrupted'' Raff then says grabbing my arm. ''Ok tomorrow then'' I say sharply as I head to my room.