Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 68: The Zygerrian Empire

With that, we were escorted into the giant palace. Once we were inside the throne chambers, we saw the Zygerrian Queen with a group of blue and purple Kiros birds all around her throne. One was perched on her shoulder. The Queen had tan skin, reddish brown fur, and golden colored eyes. She wore a golden crown had three claws, a dark green dress with gold designs, and golden necklaces around her neck. 

"Make certain all preparations are complete for this evening. And fetch refreshments." The Queen ordered.

The Zygerrian bowed. "My Queen, I present Lars Quell and Valreka Nightshade."

The Queen glanced over at us. She narrowed her eyes as she observed us. "Hmm. So, you are the man and woman who claim to be acquainted with Bruno Denturri?"

We then took off our helmets, revealing our faces to the Zygerrian Queen. We then bowed before her as I addressed her. "That is correct, your highness."

"However, when I spoke with him he failed to describe your beauty." Anakin complimented, flashing her a charming smile.

The Queen chuckled. "Really? And did Bruno speak of my intense hatred of him? Or did that escape his memory as well?"

At that moment, the male Zygerrian raised his blaster at us. We remained composed as we glanced at each other, already forming a plan as we went along. Anakin slowly lowered the Zygerrian's blaster. "He needed not speak of it, your majesty."

"In fact, Bruno Denturri will not be speaking...ever again." I mentioned.

The queen furrowed her brows. "What do you mean?"

"Bruno Denturri is dead by my hand." Anakin explained.

I cleared my throat, causing Anakin to add. "And by my sister's hand here as well."

The Queen raised an eyebrow. "You two are siblings?"

"Half, hence the reason Lars and I have different surnames, your majesty." I clarified.

"Here are two slaves from his palace, compensation for my efforts." Anakin informed her.

Anakin then took the cloak off of Ahsoka, while I took off the cloak of Areria, revealing their dresses. Ahsoka let out a dramatic gasp. "Unhand me, brigand!"

Areria glanced over at Ahsoka with a skeptical look. I raised an eyebrow before looking over at Anakin, who merely shrugged. The Queen wore a satisfied look. "You impress me, Lars Quell and Valreka Nightshade."

She then made our way towards us as everyone, but Anakin and I bowed before her. We gently pushed Areria and Ahsoka down, urging them to bow. Once she approached us, Areria and Ahsoka stood up.

"They are quite a prize. And to have defeated Bruno Denturri in combat, you must both be quite the warriors." The Queen mentioned. She then inspected Ahsoka and Areria. "Hmm. Mmm-hmm. The slave is certainly of fine stock, Bruno always knew how to choose a beautiful female. Is that one a Vahla? I thought they were instinct."

Her eyes lit up as she inspected Areria. She glanced over at us. I nodded. "One of the last. She's especially more precious due to her red hair as they believed to be blessed by their goddess Vahl."

Areria looked a little wounded at my words. I gave her a sympathetic look before fixing my composure. I hope she'll forgive me for saying that. The Queen looked at me, rather impressed.

"Well, Valreka you seem like a cultured woman." The Queen commented. She then touched Ahsoka's arm. "These will do just fine."

Ahsoka pulled her arm away from the Queen's grasp. "Don't you dare touch me!"