Within the Palace Walls

[Vajara Sami]

Vajara had heard of her "Master's" old days as an apprentice and knew that his old Nautolan Master was here. If anyone could help her get closer to the inner workings of the Empire it would be her. It was a big part of why she chose the Anx as her own Master. The witch was now a full Sith, and had no problem, landing the StealthX in a hanger close to the palace and its offices.

She hopped out of her ship with ease, throwing her hood up over her face. Heading to the nearest office, she looked at the city around her for the first time. It was beautiful the way the city just seemed to shine this high up. It went on forever in all directions except for above where the sky was littered with ships; with the exception of the Palace air space of course. Vajara could also feel the power of the Two all around her here and felt the cold embrace of the Fanged lord pulsing throughout the Capital. If the gods were in her favor, she would do well here. The witch thought, that if she ever smiled, this would be one of the times.

Stepping inside the office doors she seemed to be in some sort of recruitment offices. A young human boy at the front dressed in basic Empire military garb, looked at her expectantly.

"I'm looking for Master Nyx, please direct me to her offices immediately."

"And what business would you have with our Master?"

"That is not your concern, now direct me to Master Nyx or pay the consequence of refusing your superior."

"Um..yes.. well.. outside, three buildings down first door on your right. Long live the Emperor."

It was clear this young boy had now recognized her standing as a Sith, and therefore wanted nothing to do with her. It just made the witch's life easier as she followed his direction to her new teacher.

[Vajara Sami]

Walking through the doors Vajara could feel the darkness like a thick fog around her even before she saw Darth Nyx. Even though the woman's back was turned, she made a impressive figure. Her dark brown tentacles laying in a neat pile on her back, only made to look darker by the deep black robe that enveloped her body. Before Vajara could announce her presence, a voice came from the Nautolan.

"What a power you have. Tell me, do you seek wisdom, power, or strength?"

"I have come seeking knowledge in all that you will teach me Master."

Vajara knelt down respectfully, carefully glancing up at the powerful Sith's back. Darth Nyx turned around and looked straight into the witch's eyes.

"Very well, rise my new apprentice."

Standing up straight the witch kept her eye's locked on Nyx own eyes. She could have sworn that through the never ending darkness their were moving swirls of dark red as the Nautolan began to pace in front of her.

"You must be very clever to have killed my last protégé. I felt his death through the force, and I knew somehow that his killer would come here. Growth of power is the way of the Sith. I make no illusions that any of my apprentices will live past me, or that I won't even die by their hands. As my apprentice, you will learn and accept this truth as well. You will be my hand of power here in the capital, doing whatever I require. In return I will allow your darkness to grow and strengthen in Dark side and teach you things my old apprentice never hoped to master. I have set up quarters for you here in preparation of your arrival, you are dismissed to them now until next I summon you."

"Thank you Master."

Vajara turned and left the woman's presence and met a protocol droid who led her to her chambers. She was in. Now what?

[Vajara Sami]

The lust for fresh blood was growing blinding. She had been with her new master for a few weeks now and nothing had happened. Vajara had not once been summoned to the woman's presence. She tried to meditate and hone her mental skills; she tried praying to the sacred Twins; nothing helped. Her rage grew as her patience dwindled. Just when she had made up her mind that she would approach the hag herself - a protocol droid opened her chambers doors and led her out to her master. Finally! A mission! Somewhere to go! Knowledge to learn! Something to destroy!