Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 76: The Duel On Mustafar

"I need you to keep an eye on your sister, Storm. I wish to know if she is on the side of the Republic or if she is secretly working with Dooku." Palpatine explained.

"You want me to spy on her?" I repeated, sounding baffled.

Palpatine shook his head. "Oh no, my dear. I don't want you to spy on her, but I need to know where her true loyalties lie."

"Don't worry, Chancellor. You can count on me." I assured him.

Palpatine placed a hand on my shoulder. "I know I can, Master Ca'ana. That's why I choose you."

~Storm's P.O.V.~

As soon as I returned to the Jedi Temple, I saw Master Allie talking to Obi-Wan at the top of the steps. No doubt Obi-Wan was informing Master Allie of the death of Master Gallia, her cousin. Once I approached them, they both turned to face me.

"Master Allie, I'm so sorry about Master Gallia." I said.

Master Allie wore a small smile on her face, but it didn't reach her indigo eyes. I knew Master Gallia's death wounded her deeply. I couldn't imagine how I'd react if I discovered one of my sisters had perished. Myda's death was already devastating enough.

"Thank you, Storm." She replied.

"I know we couldn't get the bodies of Master Gallia and Myda from Florrum, but we managed to get their lightsabers." I informed her.

I then took out Master Gallia's and Myda's lightsaber from my belt. I extended them out for her to take. Master Allie only took one, her cousin's lightsaber. "I'll take my cousin's lightsaber, but keep Myda's. She was your friend after all."

I gave her a small bow. "Thank you, Master Allie."

"I am sorry about Myda as well." Master Allie mentioned.

I clenched my jaw. "And her death will not be in vain. I shall find Maul and Savage, and bring justice where it is due."

"Storm, as much as I'd like to find Maul and Savage, we must listen to Master Yoda." Obi-Wan reminded me. "Remember what happened last time you disobeyed Master Yoda's orders."

Master Allie raised an eyebrow. "You did what?"

I let out a nervous laugh. "...It's a funny story."

"And that's my cue to leave." Obi-Wan commented.

Obi-Wan made his way into the Jedi Temple. I shouted out his name, urging him to come back, but it was all in vain, I glanced back at Master Allie, who was crossing her arms. "Go on, I've got all day to listen to your funny story."

I mentally groaned. Not how I wanted my day to go.

•••

"It's not fair. We should at least try to search for them." I ranted as I paced the living room of Koltav's apartment. "For all we know, Maul and Savage could be wreaking havoc."

A week had passed since I spoke to Obi-Wan and Master Allie. Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Ahsoka were currently in Onderon, which was under Separatist control, to train a group of rebels. Lorea and Orlamax offered to go with them, helping to fight for their homeworld. Koltav sat on couch, watching me pace back and forth. It wasn't long until he approached me, placing his hands on top of mine. "Storm, min larel, you need to relax. What if something happened to them?"

I remembered how Obi-Wan informed me that Hondo shot down Maul's and Savage's ship, but they were no where to be found. Hondo claimed that they were vaporized, but Obi-Wan wasn't convinced, and neither was I. Maul's words still echoed in my head. "You are being to test my patience, Ca'ana. I will make you suffer just like Kenobi. I will kill everyone you love and care for. And only then will I kill you!"