(Trouble in the Empire part two.)

Chapter seven:

The Stormtrooper's onboard the Death Star had talked about this fight for the past two hours. Bets had been placed and none were on Mara Jade.

The saber's spun around so much that it made it look like four saber's were being used. So far the fight was going in Venus's favor.

She was backing Mara Jade near a Tie Fighter that had been left on deck. Mara Jade jumped into it and Venus followed. Mara Jade was slashing her saber from right to left but nothing worked. Vader had taught her well.

Mara Jade jumped behind Venus and Venus spun around to block her attack but the attack never came because Mara slashed through the wing of the Tie Fighter and it fell with Venus with it. It looked as if it would fall on top of Venus but she threw her lightsaber into the air and cut the wing in two so it didn't touch her.

Mara Jade got angry it was time to cheat.

She slowly opened a pouch and jumped up and grabbed another lightsaber from the pouch. Venus blocked both saber's barely and said. You never said we could use two lightsabers.

I never said we couldn't either. Mara Jade replied. Venus tried her best to block both saber attacks but it was getting harder and harder. Venus used the Force to grab a piece of the Tie Fighter wing and threw it at Mara Jade but she threw her lightsabers to cut it to pieces.

With Mara Jade distracted Venus dashed towards her and hit her right arm with the lightsaber. The arm dropped the saber and went numb. Mara Jade backed away deflecting Venus's attacks. Mara Jade had no choice she would have to use her ace.

She had planted a blaster near the battle just in case it didn't look like she would win. Mara Jade used the Force to aim the blaster and fired. Venus fell to the floor surprised by the attack. She tried to get back up but couldn't. Mara Jade pulled the lightsaber towards her that Darth Vader had given to Venus and slashed it so it could never be used again.

No. Venus groaned.

Look at Darth Vader's apprentice now. Mara Jade grunted the last word as she kicked Venus across the floor. Mara Jade took her one good arm and used Force Lightning to strike Venus.

Venus screamed in pain as her body began filling with electricity. The Stormtrooper's raised their guns and said. Drop your lightsaber and put your hands in the air.

You would choose this weakling over me? Replied Mara Jade.

The Stormtrooper's stood there. Drop your lightsaber. They yelled. She threw her lightsaber at the door lock and the door closed. I have gotten sick and tired of your praise. Mara Jade shocks Venus some more then stops.

All the Emperor could talk about was how you were the Empires prodigy. Mara Jade shocks her some more.

Well you can't take over the Empire if your dead. Mara Jade lifts up her lightsaber just as the doors open. This is the end. Replied Mara Jade.

Mara Jade brings her lightsaber down only to meet another crimson red lightsaber.

She looks up to see the wielder and is terrified by him.

His breathing symbolizes the death of most people it was the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader.

Lord Vader you weren't expected to be back for another couple of hours. Said Mara Jade.

Don't change the subject Mara Jade. You tried to kill my apprentice and to me that is unforgivable. Replied Darth Vader. Vader's and Mara Jade's lightsabers powered down and Vader picked Venus up and carried her over to some Stormtroopers.

Take her to the medical wing and see if she's alright. Mara Jade said in a cocky tone.

Darth Vader turned around slowly she could almost see the anger radiating off him. He walked up to her and got right in her face. Watch what you say to me or you will end up dead. Darth Vader said in a deep dark voice. You wouldn't dare touch me. Replied Mara Jade.

You won't talk your way out of this one. Said Darth Vader.

The Emperor wouldn't let you... Mara Jade was cut off by Vader. I will take the Emperor's displeasure if it keeps you out of my sight forever. Vader reignites his lightsaber and so does Mara Jade.

Mara Jade tries to use Force Lightning on Vader but he blocks it with one hand. She also used the Force to heal her hand that Venus had damaged earlier. With her hand healed she tried to defeat Vader the best she could but to no avail.

Vader was matching her moves with just one hand. Tired of fighting. Vader Force pushed her to a wall and chokes her.

Look at the Emperor's favorite now. Vader said in a mocking tone. He then threw his lightsaber piercing Mara Jade's chest. Her head fell to the floor. Vader pulls his lightsaber back towards him and places it in his belt.

He walks off and turns to a Stormtrooper. Get that filth out of my sight. The trooper salutes and says. Yes sir.