30 Standing By (1/2)
One by one, it seemed the two had woken up. The Chiss was quick to adapt to the change in the Galactic Powers present in the galaxy, only six years after his disappearance. The Empire had divided into more than just two pieces. It was shattered across the galaxy. Imperial officers of high rank entrenched themselves on planets, in sectors, under their control.
Those considered loyal, followed Rae Sloane and Gallius Rax. Those who were disillusioned with both the Empire's old ways and the New Republic's chaotic form, joined the Galactic Imperium.
To preserve the true ideals of the New Order, the Galactic Imperium was not to rain over the entire Galaxy. Their goal was to protect it, but that didn't mean it had to rule it all. From a strategically placed location, they could form a pact with the New Republic and maintain order.
The walls seemed to be suffocating, they stared down at him as he stood by the viewport. Looking out towards the planet below their vessel. Tobias Rune and Grand Admiral Thrawn were staring out the window towards Naboo and Rori.
”Your ship is a... Work of Art.” Thrawn commented as he stared at the fact in which they were housed within the Lucrehulk-class modular control core. His eyes took note of all the cannibalized ship parts and modules presently adorned on the hull. ”You designed the retrofit?”
One could barely call it an executor class anymore except for its iconic cityscape and dagger shaped exterior.
”Of course, who else would I trust to build my flagship?” The Grand Moff snickered quietly to himself and closed his eyes partially. He could hear the movement of Ezra as he began to wake up.
Thrawn was keen on the movement as well, but ignored it. One of the main tactics the Empire used against rebels, was making them believe they didn't see them.
Ezra was all to aware of this and could at least sense that the Admiral knew he was awake. Yet he felt this enigmatic feeling from the man next to him. His eyes gazed over his hands, and checked his own body.
It was clear he had been treated and healed. There were no cuffs restraining him to the bed and while there were Arashi sentries at the door, there weren't that many guards.
Glancing over to his side however, the young Jedi Padawan blinked and stared down at the unconscious Sabine who was sleeping hunched over the side of the bed. She was drooling on the sheets and he smiled slightly seeing her alive and well. Though she looked a few years older than he remembered last seeing her. She was also wearing a black imperial uniform, her hair had golden tips.
Reaching over he would gently pat the top of her head, observing her sudden deflation as she felt at ease from his touch. A small smile appeared on Sabine's lips as her eyes opened, but still appeared closed as they were covered by her lashes.
”I give the Empire less than a month before they're driven into the Unknown Regions,” Tobias uttered loud enough for the Jedi Padawan to hear, Thrawn chuckling at this as he nodded.
”I concur, if what you say is true and this Gallius Rax is culling the herd. The Empire will not survive in the coming months without fleeing to the Unknown Regions, Wild Space or entrenching on planets.” He responded with a light nod before tilting his head to the side, curious of what they could possibly do now.
”I know you're awake, Sabine.” Ezra whispered as he nudged the side of her head, causing her to lift up and sit straight. Yawning a bit as she gave the Padawan a smug grin.
”Oh... A few weeks unconscious and you finally wake up.” Sabine mused as she looked him over, wearing the same clothes he had worn when he was found.
”What did I miss?” Now he didn't bother managing his volume, ”And why are we on an Imperial ship and why is the blue guy still alive? Weren't we both supposed to die?”
”General, stop flirting with the Jedi. They're not allowed to form 'sentiments' with other people,” Tobias teased as he'd glance over his shoulder towards the girl who was seated next to the bed.
Sabine's face almost turned a beet red as she was accused of flirting with Ezra. ”I didn't–” She was cut off when the Jedi was suddenly pushed off the bed and into her arms.
”HEY!” Both Sabine and Ezra shouted towards Tobias, hugging each other in the process so that neither of them fell over.
”Wait... You're a general?” Blinking a few times Ezra came to his senses and looked at the woman he once knew from only minutes ago according to his mind.
”General of the Arashi Special Forces, Spec Ops.” She pointed towards the Sentries at the door, ”They're generally the Imperium's version of the Storm Troopers.”