Chapter II

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Years after taking Blake in as his secret apprentice, Darth Vader put her through harsh and grueling training to mold her into a powerful Sith. When she reaches adulthood, Blake now named Shadowcat knelt before her master.

Darth Vader: You were weak when I found you. But now, your hatred has become your strength. At last, the Dark Side is your ally. Rise, my apprentice.

Darth Vader then ignited his Lightsaber and effectively knighting Blake as her apprentice. This moment filled her with pride as her long and grueling training at last paid off. She then rose as an apprentice to the Dark Lord.

Blake: What is your will, my master? 

Darth Vader: Your training is nearly complete. It is time to face your first true test.

Blake: Your spies have located a Jedi?

Darth Vader: Yes. Master Cin Drallig. He is hiding out in General Grievous's abandoned fortress on Vassek 3. Many Inquisitors have been sent to destroy him have never returned. You will destroy him and bring me his Lightsaber. 

Blake: I shall leave at once master. 

As Blake was about to leave, Darth Vader stopped her to issue her a warning.

Darth Vader: The Emperor can not discover you. Leave no witnesses. Kill any who stand in your way. 

Blake: As you wish, my master.

Blake then bowed to her master and left the bridge. As she made her way to the hanger bay, she senses a disturbance nearby. She is soon ambushed by a Red Haired Imperial Agent. He attacks her with a vibroblade, but she blocks it with her Lightsaber. As she parries the attack, she Force Pushes him away and holds her red Lightsaber to his neck.

Blake: Is that it Adam? 

Adam: A well timed attack my lord! Lord Vader has taught you well!

Blake: You nearly had me that time Agent Taurus. If I didn't have the Force with me, I'd be dead. 

Adam: Luckily for us that is not the case, my lord. Always a pleasure to keep your combat skills in tuned. 

Blake: Just do me a favor. Don't ambush me anytime....

Before she could finish her sentence, Blake saw a blond haired woman wearing a black Imperial Naval Officer uniform working on a ship. Her cat ears turned sideways as she looked upon the woman. Feeling nervous, Blake pulled Adam away behind cover. 

Blake: Adam?

Adam: My lord? Why are we whispering?

Blake: Who is that? 

Adam: Ah! That would be your new pilot my lord! Captain Yang Xiao Long. Born on Remnant where she became the youngest accepted into the Imperial Academy. According to Imperial records, she's a decorated pilot with over 100 combat missions, and commanding officer during the bombing of Callos. She was handpicked by Lord Vader to lead his Black Five Squadron, but was later reassigned to.....

But before Adam could finish his briefing on Yang, Yang was standing by them with her arms folded and an annoyed look on her face. 

Yang: You got my psychological profile on record too? 

Adam: Why yes Captain, but it's restricted. 

Yang: What? Is the Empire too embarrassed for that information to be public? 

Adam: I can already tell that you're going to be quite bothersome.

Yang: Whatever you say Agent Taurus.

Blake: Enough of it you two! Do you know why you're here?

Yang: Yes. My orders are clear. I'm to keep your ship running and fly wherever your missions require. 

Blake then recalled an incident involving her master and the last pilot. 

Blake: Did Vader tell you that he killed our last pilot?

Yang: He didn't. But I'm going to assume that he gave Lord Vader a good reason. I don't intend to do the same. 

Blake: Good. I'm sick of training new pilots. 

As Yang led Blake and Adam to their ship called the White Fang, Blake notices minor changes to the White Fang's appearance. 

Blake: What did you do to my ship?

Yang: I've taken the liberty of upgrading the White Fang's sensor arrays. Now you'll be able to spy on any suspect ships within the entire systems. 

Adam: Impressive Captain Xiao Long. Such engineering skills would've been quite useful within the 501st. 

Yang: Thanks but no thanks. I'd rather be a pilot then in the 501st. I've heard the stories. Now what am I getting into Agent Taurus? Are you both Vader's spies?

Adam: That information is classified. 

Blake: Agent Taurus is right. You don't need to know anything about my missions except where I'm going. Now, we need a jump on Vassek 3. Can you handle that?

Yang: Of course. 

As Yang boarded the White Fang, Blake simply rolled her eyes in amusement. As they got on the White Fang, Adam gave his opinion about the new pilot. 

Adam: It seems we've picked up a rather willful individual. She may cause problems in the future. 

Blake: For now we leave it be. We have a mission to get to and a Jedi to bring to justice. As long as she can fly, then that's all that matters. 

Adam: As you wish, my lord. Her engineering skills could be a useful ally in this endeavor. I'll gather as much intelligence as I can find on Cin Drallig. 

Blake: Good. I'll need it if I'm going to defeat him. 

Adam: I am looking forward to seeing you in action, Gambol Shroud. It will be my greatest honor. 

Blake: The honor is all mine Agent Taurus. 

After everyone on board the White Fang, Blake was anxious to fulfill her master's wishes. She wanted nothing more than to prove herself to Darth Vader.

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