(The tell of Mara Jade Skywalker.)

Chapter eight:

Emperor Palpatine awoke in a cold sweat, and rolled out of bed. He then threw on his black cloak and got out of bed and stalked the halls of the Death Star.

It had been almost fifteen years since he had saved and helped Sara Ventris disappear. Emperor Palpatine had remained in contact with her and she became Emperor Palpatine's eyes and ears everywhere. Emperor Palpatine had granted Sara Ventris the title of Emperor's Hand and she became the first to ever roam the galaxy. Currently, Sara Ventris was training a young woman named Mara Jade, who was showing great potential.

Darth Vader still believed that Darth Lumiya was dead. The vision that Emperor Palpatine had Padme came true and Darth Vader was still devastated about it, and he channeled his pain into the dark side of the force and he became unstoppable. Everyone had claimed that Padme died in childbirth, and that her child died with her, but Emperor Palpatine didn't believe it.

Emperor Palpatine then stopped and looked out of a huge window and into the empty space. Quiet, footsteps then stood behind him and stopped just behind his left shoulder.

"Master.." Said Said Ventris and Emperor Palpatine turned around and smiled.

"Darth Lumiya, I've told you that you don't have to call me that. Palpatine is fine." He replied.

Sara Ventris just shrugged and shook her head slightly, while twirling a old dagger in her hand. "Old habits die hard, I guess." Said Sara Ventris.

"It's really good to see you though. I do have a new mission for you and your apprentice though. I want you to find the child of Anakin Skywalker." Replied Emperor Palpatine and Sara Ventris just smiled at him and nodded.

"Of course, Master." Said Sara Ventris. Emperor Palpatine then watched as she left the room and closed the door behind her. Emperor Palpatine was proud of Sara Ventris. She was just as strong as ever, and still used the dark side of the force. Emperor Palpatine couldn't have asked for more as he smiled to himself.

(Sometime later.)

Sara Ventris stealthy sneaked through the halls of the Death Star, and moved quietly like a shadow. She then stopped in docking bay, and lowered the ramp of the Razor Crest. Mara Jade s firey red hair appeared over the top of the co- pilot seat. Mara Jade's green eyes swept around the Razor Crest before she relaxed.

"Emperor Palpatine wants us to track down the offspring of the Anakin Skywalker. You up for the challenge?" Said Sara Ventris and Mara Jade grinned before getting into the pilot seat and flew out of the Death Star. Sara Ventris then grinned as she knew that their new adventure awaited them...