In a galaxy far, far away....
Xzara Ardmore, warrior princess and seventh child to the King of Aquilae. Under the threat of a warring planet, her protection is placed in the trust of Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and padawan trainer Ahsoka T...
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THE THREE SIBLINGS RUSHED through the twisting halls of the palace, keeping their feet light as to not wake up the sleeping residents. "So...where is mother's old study?" Magnus asked as he jogged alongside his sister.
"The East Wing, third floor," Xzara told him without taking her eyes off of the hall in front of her.
"You mean where Dad told us never to go after she passed?" Seth inquired as he trailed behind.
"Yup," Xzara nodded curtly. "That's the one."
"And how do you know it's there?" Seth raised a brow.
Xzara faltered for only a moment. Until tonight, she didn't know it was there, but after her transcendent talk with her mother, she just knew. "I just...I just do, okay? Stop asking questions and hurry," Xzara picked up the pace, suddenly not caring that her brothers and father might hear her heavy footsteps as adrenaline pumped through her veins.
"Zar, wait!" Seth called as he and Magnus struggled to keep up with her.
Xzara kept her fast pace as she scaled the stairs to the third floor of the West Wing, trying to recall the image her mother had shown her of the study. She stopped suddenly, startling her brothers. They watched in confusion as her eyes fluttered shut and she outstretched her hands. She felt for the familiar feeling, the tug of her mother. It led her to a locked door made from dark oak, different from the black around it. "This," She pointed to the door. "This is it."
"And you know...how?" Seth leaned against the stone wall.
"Seth," She sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. "Trust me — please,"
They stared at each other for a moment before Seth sighed in defeat. "Ugh, fine."
"Thank you," Xzara gave him a tight-lipped smile.
"How do we open it?" Magnus piped up. He was eyeing the large lock with curiosity. He leaned closer to it, raising a brow. "It...it has no keyhole."
Xzara looked at it once again, noting that what Magnus had said was true. Her chest tugged tightly — she had to use the Force. She rolled her eyes, chuckling softly. "Step aside, boys," She stepped up, and Magnus and Seth stood behind her. She moved her hand forward, feeling the vibrations of the lock. It moved ever so slightly, its metal jiggling against the hardwood door, but, it didn't open. Xzara huffed, she was sure it would work.
"Was...something supposed to happen?" Seth inquired with a smirk.
Xzara snapped her head back and shot him a glare. Magnus stepped forward. "May I try something?" His sister's eyes softened as he held up his metal hand.
