As they did now, while he sat cross legged on the floor of his small room onboard the starship of the one known as Justin, the mate of the Emperess, and someone Ajax had come to suspect as being of wolven descent. Here, in an unknown part of the galaxy surrounded by a fleet of ships, where the dark side of the force seemed to roll off the Emperess' flagship in waves, he could still find the serenity to meditate on the events occuring in the galaxy at the time, and to record them using the memory storage in his communicator, which was not good for much else at the moment.

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Kidnapped.

"I will begin this collection of personal journals by stating that my plan has thus far worked well enough. Through my own doing, or simply the will of the force, the Empire finally got around to sending someone to the Senate Complex on Alderaan to pick me up.

Had I been of the notion to avoid capture, I could have with ease. The two women who came to me seeking 'aid' were quite transparent in their actions, and rather dim witted. The conversation even got to the point where I had trouble convincing them that I was in fact agreeing to their terms - that I would come alone. I had to tell them three times, the last in such blunt and simple words as "I WILL COME ALONE, you numbskulls" (Mind you, the latter bit was only what I thought, and not what I said.) I suppose I should almost be insulted, that the Empire should send what appeared to be mercenaries scraped from the bottom of the barrel to collect me. Still, they served their purpose. It gives me some amusement to think that they have been condemned to a fate in an Alderaan prison by now, having blundered their way into some situation they could not talk their way out of.

Once onboard, I had the fortune of meeting the mate of the Emperess. I had heard rumors of someone working side by side with her, but only now can I put a name and face to the title. He was much better versed than the two lackeys who initially picked me up. A very sharp man indeed, and I cannot help but wonder if his wisdom is what guides the Emperess when she gives way to her emotions. I suppose I will speak more on both he and the Emperess later on.

As far as I know, I have been given free reign of the non-essential areas of the ship. Guards have been removed from my door ever since I assured their commander that I would behave, and while I have no doubt that they would watch my every move, it is nice to know that there is at least some level of trust and respect between myself and Justin. I am unsure if I could say the same between myself and the Emperess, but so long as her Mate believes I may be of use (which I believe is a justified assumption), I feel that I need not fear her wrath so long as I do not do anything to provoke it.

Interestingly enough, on the topic of the Emperess, she reminded me of the two that picked me up in some respects. Perhaps the dark side has dulled her wits somewhat, or made her forget all that she learned as the Princess of Talus, for I could swear that at certain moments I felt as though I was talking to a brick wall. Some of what I said seemed to go over her head, causing her to interpret what I said incorrectly, and to set her straight I found myself having to speak more simply. Of course, this may also be a reflection on her age. She is quite young to be ruling an entire Empire. Just as young kings and queens of monarchistic worlds are guided by their advisors, I believe that she may be guided by hers.

Still, in her I sense a power far greater and far darker than anything I felt before. The Jedi spoke of the dark side giving such power, and she seems for all the world to be the dark side incarnate. If it ever comes down to a battle between light and darkness, I pity the master Jedi to match sabers with her. Perhaps, in time, she will indulge me in a duel. I am curious to see how her years with a lightsaber have advanced her skills in combat. We have both come so far since the days of innocence in the courts of Talus. It would give her some amusement, no doubt, though even if I loose (as I imagine is quite possible if she decides to rule out a fair fight and use her abilities against me) I will have some idea of how she fights.

For now though, all I can do is sit and wait and watch. The fleet I am surrounded by is so numerous that it blots out the starscape. The Jedi are still in hiding, the Rebellion is floundering, and all the Galaxy is becoming darker each day, and here I am, stuck at the sidelines, yet right at the heart of the matter.

May the Force be with us all."

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The Emperess and her Mate

"The Emperess and her fleet have moved off from the location I am being held at, likely on some dark conquest or another. Chaos seems to follow in her wake, and she seems to have an uncanny way of pitting the galaxy against itself so that no one will unite to stop her. By the Force, she reminds me of Palpatine. I have seen her only once since my capture, and with her fleet on the move I begin to doubt if I will see her again soon. I predict more meetings in our future though, regardless.

I say she has changed since I knew her as a girl back on Talus, but in truth I believe I am remembering her with some veil of nostalgia blurring my memories. Would that her parents still be alive, or that her younger sister would take the initiative, or that her brother would return, but that is all wistful thinking. She is not Princess Sharhara. She is the Emperess, and it is up to those she has scorned to confront her now.

As for her mate, I have seen him no more frequently than the Emperess. I am unsure if he is even still onboard. If my suspicions are correct in that he was the male with her on the day of my meeting, I will have to be wary of him in the future. Such natural strength combined with a mind sharp as his will make him a dangerous foe, or a good ally to have. We shall see how things play out, and what they intend to do with me. I do not think they intend to keep me here forever, therefore I must simply wait and see. In the meantime, I shall continue my daily training (for they have not seen fit to remove my weapons as of yet), and meditate on future events. I will keep my ears open for rumors among the troops, for I find the only thing I am lacking is current, up to date information. For all I know, the Jedi Safe haven could be under attack this very moment.

It may not be long before the entire galaxy bows down to the Emperess, but what then? The Sith crave terror and fear, but if there is nobody opposing them, will they start new conflicts, seek out new galaxies to conqour? Or will the Empire become the benevolent leaders that issue in a golden age to the galaxy, with resources flowing freely between planets and pirates, rogues and slave traders done away with? Not likely, but there is always hope regardless of what happens."