The Rise of the Empire

Chapter 31

When I woke up this morning, I was a total mess. My face hurt from crying so much yesterday. My body ached from all the physical stuff I had done the previous day.

I got out of bed and put on a different lazy outfit. I then made a transmission to Hera's cell.

"Hera, this is Fulcrum. Do you read?"

"Yeah. How have you been Fulcrum? We haven't heard anything from you in a couple days."

"That's why I called. I have a private message for Kanan."

"Oh ok." She diverted her attention from the hologram. "Ezra, be a dear and grab Kanan for me!" she shouted.

"Who is Ezra?" I asked.

"Kanan found a force sensitive boy here on Lothal and took him as his padawan."

"Spectacular. I just wish you would have told me."

"Sorry about that. I was planning to, but we got a bit tied up."

"It's ok."

Just then, Kanan walked into the room. Hera nodded and left. She closed the door behind her, leaving Kanan and I alone.

"Kanan, I have some information for you. I have discovered where Jedi prisoners are taken to die."

"Where?"

"An Imperial base on Mustafar. I was there yesterday trying to rescue a close friend, but was unsuccessful."

"What do you mean?"

"If you go to this camp, you die. I was lucky to escape with my life."

"And your friend?"

"Not so lucky. I tried my best, but he didn't make it out."

"I'm sorry. Is there anything you need from me?"

"Yeah- stay away from Mustafar. If there is any possibility you might get captured, make sure Hera knows to come after you right away."

"Ok. Thanks for the warning."

"You welcome. Fulcrum out."

I put my lightsabers on my nightstand and got some breakfast. After that, I taught Leia her lessons. She was pretty cooperative today, which was unusual.

I then went to out to the landing platform. I planned on going to try and find Mortis. I still remembered the coordinates miraculously. The daughter had something to show me.