gods and monsters

chapter three: the eyes

Third Person POV

When Lila woke up, she could tell it was somewhat early, but knew she wouldn't be able to fall back asleep. So she got out of bed and went to the closet, "It's fucking freezing," she mumbled to herself, putting on a long black hooded cloak and slipping on some black boots that went under her knees. 

She had literally never worn anything as nice as what she was wearing at that moment.

Lila walked around the room and cleaned up a bit, not that she made a mess—but still. After everything was in order, she wondered if she should comm that woman. She thought Officer Tenney didn't seem too bad but she definitely liked Rex and Jesse more. 

There was something about them that was very comforting.

She decided to see if they were still outside her door, which to her not-so-surprise, they were. 

"Morning, miss. Was just about to comm ya to let you know we'll be arriving into Coruscant's atmosphere soon," Jesse informed her. 

She nodded, comforted knowing that this confusion would all be cleared up soon. They assured her they would come to get her when they were ready to go down to the planet. 

She wasn't sure how much more time passed as she was sitting idly on the bed, but sure enough, Rex and Jesse called her when they were ready.

The whole process of getting onto Coruscant seemed to go in slow motion. She was overwhelmed by Vader's presence. He walked in front with Jesse and Rex at his side, she was behind them and Tenney and two more stormtroopers were behind her. 

It felt like a goddamn proper military escort.

As they walked she couldn't stop seeing the flashes of those yellow eyes. 

Were they Vader's? 

Couldn't be...it was just a dream, she told herself. 

She shook her head, she needed to stay focused on getting back home. Soon enough they were all on Vader's personal ship, ready to go down to Coruscant. 

The clone she knew as Rex put a reassuring hand on her shoulder, she smiled appreciatively up at him.

Soon enough, they arrived at the Imperial Palace. Vader sent Tenney and her two stormtroopers back to the Executor. Being so close to the man who practically ruled the galaxy was overwhelming, she couldn't imagine what the actual Emperor would be like. 

At the opening of the palace, Vader looked down at her, "First, I will speak with my master, then he will council with you." 

She nodded, all the words were stuck in her throat, and she couldn't speak. He turned away from her and started walking, Rex and Jesse behind him, and her behind the clones. 

She couldn't help but look around in awe, she, a slave, was in the Imperial Palace and the Emperor wished to speak to her. Soon enough they arrived at what she assumed to be his quarters or his office or wherever the Emperor of the fucking galaxy hangs out during the day.

Vader looked at her, then nodded at Rex and Jesse before disappearing into the room. Lila wondered how long she would have to wait. 

She quietly paced the halls until the moment came. She heard the doors whoosh open, Darth Vader exited the room, without even looking back at her. Rex and Jesse looked at him as he walked down the hall in the other direction. They looked at Lila and motioned for her to walk in, they, of course, would not follow. 

She stood in front of the doors, and they opened. 

"Come in, my dear," she heard a crackling voice say.