(TW: Vomit, Blood, Death)

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(Y/n)'s POV
After successfully changing into my black clothing, I snuck back into the Palace and thankfully, no one saw me. I quietly made my way to my room and got inside. As soon as I was in, I dropped the bag to the floor and let out a sigh of relief.

That is, until I felt myself spinning around and someone pushing me against my door. My eyes widened when I came face to face with him, "What the fuck is wrong with you?"

Fuck.

"Hey how was the trip?" I asked innocently which only seemed to annoy him further, his grip on me tightened. His piercing yellow eyes bore lividly into mine and for the first time, I was scared.

He inhaled and exhaled heavily, likely to control his obvious anger towards me, "Why did you leave, when I specifically told you not to?" He spoke slowly through gritted teeth as he grabbed the mask I had on and threw it to the floor.

"I'm sorry, I was tired of being locked in this place, I wanted to see more than just these walls." I answered him honestly.

His wrathful expression never faltered, "That's why there's windows."

This bitch.

"But-"

"Don't," He snapped as he cut me off by placing his gloved finger against my lips, "I have perfectly good reasons for my rules (y/n) and there are very few. I've been extremely lenient with you, but you decided to go behind my back anyway, thinking I wouldn't find out." He gripped my jaw harsher than I was used to, "Do I not give you a good life here? Do I not give you everything you ask for?"

Other than not being able to leave; yes he does, "You do-"

I was cut off once again, but this time it was by his other hand that pressed to my forehead and I got an instant headache, "It won't hurt if you don't fight it, I'm just trying to see how you spent your day." He closed his eyes and I squinted in slight pain, but it began to subside once I opened my mind more for him to access the memories. Finally he removed his hand and he looked slightly angrier than before, "That is why, I didn't want you out there. You're so gullible  (y/n), only you would follow a stranger into a fucking alley." He snapped harshly and cowered into the door.

"But you clearly saw that I could take care of myself, so I don't see why we need that rule." I took care of those guys without hardly breaking a sweat and boy did it feel good too.

"All my rules, are for your protection. Besides rule number two, that's just so I don't start dropping clones like flies," He sighed; his voice dropping to a moderately softer one, "I'm not keeping you in here to be an asshole. I don't want you out in this world or any world, because you don't know it yet. You have a very limited view of people, thus making you more susceptible to the dangers that lurk in the shadows." His grip on me loosened and he brought his face close to mine, "I know you're strong and I know you're capable of taking care of yourself. But to me, you're still that innocent girl I found on Tatooine and I'm not willing to take any risks when it comes to you. What if something happened to you today that you couldn't stop?" He dropped his hand from my face and eyed me with an expression I couldn't recognize, "You could have died; leaving me here to suffer the repercussions."

I dropped my head down with watery eyes; feeling guilty for betraying his trust, "I'm sorry, I won't do it again."

He sighed as he backed away from me, "I'm so disappointed in you, I came back early specifically because I was missing you, and I come here to find you gone." He shook his head and looked down at the floor. If I didn't know any better; I would swear that his feelings were hurt.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know there was more to it than that, I thought you were just being unreasonable." I stepped towards him, but he held his hand up to stop me from going any further.

His expression grew cold, "I told you there would be consequences if you disobeyed me. I'll take the night to think about what punishment is best fit for your actions." He walked past me to get to the door, He waved it open and walked out of it without giving me a second glance.

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To say that I was nervous, was an understatement. I was going into the training room with every intention of taking whatever punishment he was going to give me, just to get it over with and hope things return to normal.

I walked into the room with a heavy beating heart and sweaty palms. He was leaning against the wall; waiting for me, "Ready?" He asked in a monotone as he pushed himself off the wall, never once making eye contact with me.

I nodded slowly and anxiously, "Yes." He's going to stab me isn't he?

He pulled his lightsaber out, "Alright, try to disarm me." He finally made eye contact with me but his stare was cold. I nodded and continued on with his request, but I obviously failed and landed on the floor. He stood over me and snorted, "Again."

And that's how our entire training session went. Awkward silence, he only spoke to me when it was necessary and when he had a snarky remark. He was also much more aggressive than usual. He didn't hurt me, but his anger was obvious by how forceful his attacks were.

Is this it? Is this my punishment; the silent treatment? I have to say, I expected something worse, but I still don't like it.

An hour or two later into our session and I was panting for air. He retracted his blade and put it away, "We're done for the day, you know the rules." He began to walk away before he paused for a second, "That is, if your incompetent mind can actually listen." He spat with clear vexation in his tone as he opened the door and left me there with hurt feelings.

I sat on the floor with a melancholic sigh. I should've just listened. I laid on the floor and stared up at the ceiling, he's never been this mad at me before. What if I ruined everything; what if he changes his mind about making me his apprentice? What if he drops me off back on Tatooine.

So many irrational thoughts and questions were racing through my mind and it was giving me a damn headache. I grabbed my mask that was next to me and put it on. I needed to get up and go eat something soon. But I was too sad, I didn't feel like moving and I was nervous to see him in the hallways.

I felt like I had been laying here for forever when I felt a presence enter the room, "Are you alright my lady?" A soft voice filled my ears and I sat up to be greeted with a blonde woman who held a sweet smile. I recognized her from around the Palace, I think she's one of the housekeepers, but I could be wrong.

"Yes I'm fine." I was surprised that she was even talking to me, no one here hardly does. Except for a few of the daring clones like Rex, Fives, and Echo.

She held a glass cup in her hand, "Here, the Emperor requested that I bring you something to drink." She stepped towards me, holding the cup for me to take.

Well he must not be too mad at me then.

I eagerly accepted it. The intense training took a lot out of me, so to say that I was parched would be an understatement, "Thank you." I let out a relieved sigh, "Mind turning around for a second?" She nodded and spun around so I could remove the mask and gulp the water down, or at least I think it was water. It had a different taste to it, nothing bad, just a bit sweet. I pulled my mask back over my face when I was done, "You can look now." I informed and she turned around with a pleased smile as she took the cup from my hand.

"May I sit with you?" She asked and I scrunched my face in confusion, but nodded; curious as to why she would want to be in my company. She sat down in front of me, still holding a smile, although it wasn't as sweet as it was earlier. I couldn't quite place the feeling it was giving me, "I have to ask, are you and the Emperor more than you appear to be?"

I narrowed my eyes at her, "No offense, but what goes on between the Emperor and I is not really your business." My tone came out harsh, I don't get why she needs to know.

"I'm so sorry, I wasn't trying to be nosy. It's just that a lot of people around here talk about and my curiosity just got to me." She gave a sly smile. I understand that all too well.

"It's fine," I waved my hand to show her it was forgotten. Then, my stomach started to turn uncomfortably, but I pushed the feeling aside. I have yet to eat anything today and it was practically screaming at me, "What's your name?" I decided to make a little small talk.

"Amanda," She responded as she looked at her watch urgently. almost like she was waiting for something. Once her eyes landed on the time, her smile grew, she looked up to meet my curious gaze, "Wouldn't you agree that he has the most adorable mole on his inner thigh?"

What the fuck did she just say to me?

I instantly stood up as the rage took over; ready to kill this bitch when I stumbled and my stomach started hurting worse, "You think you can just show up and take him?" She growled as she stood up to her feet as well, "I love him," Of fucking course, "And ever since you showed up here; you have all of his attention, he hardly looks at me."

I heard what she was saying, but I was so focused on the burning pain that was going through my body.

My gaze immediately shifted to the cup, it had to have been the water. She must have put something in it. Does she really think that getting rid of me will help whatever delusional fantasy she has? For a moment I wanted to scream to her that I wasn't sleeping with him, but I didn't want to give her the relief of knowing that, not after this. "You're an idiot if you thought you were important." I choked out, feeling the contents of my stomach rising to surface. Within seconds I pulled my mask off and vomited all over the training room floor. It was purely blood and bile, and since I had an empty stomach and it burned worse than anything I've ever felt.

I collapsed down, barely missing the fluids on the floor. I had no strength to stand up anymore, I could feel my body growing weaker by the second.

Vader's POV
"It's not that bad." Rex shrugged as he sat next to me in what used to be the Council room. This is where I like to go to think. I even kept all the chairs in here just as they were when the council was alive. I like to sit in Master Windus old seat, it humors me. It made me happy to gaze upon where they used to sit and know that it was me who shoved my lightsaber into their necks.

Who's the Master now?

I sighed as I leaned my head back in frustration, "Shes getting rebellious, what should I expect next?" I rolled my eyes as I crossed my arms over my chest, "A fucking house party?" I groaned in annoyance, this girl is so difficult. She gets under my skin, yet I can't seem to bring myself to actually do anything about it. I can't even think of a proper punishment, I settled on the silent treatment.

I'm Darth Vader; the fucking Emperor. And all I can come up with is the silent treatment. I feel like I need burn down an orphanage now just to balance it out.

Rex chuckled in amusement, "If you ask me, you only have yourself to blame." He shrugged and I shot him a glare. I was already mad, he didn't need to make me madder, "You are her mentor, you can't get upset that she's turning out to be exactly like you; curious, reckless, and can't listen to orders for shit."

"I know, that's what caught my attention. I saw a bit of myself in her, she has amazing potential. She's only been here for about a month and her skills have already tripled." I smiled, feeling a sense of pride with her. As mad as I was at her in the moment, I was impressed by the way she handled herself against those men, she's come a long way.

"I hope I'm not speaking out of line sir, but if you were to ask my opinion. I say go easy on her, she came back fine, she didn't do anything too reckless, and she clearly feels bad-" I held my hand up to stop him from speaking so I could focus on what I was feeling.

"Somethings wrong, let's go." I immediately put my mask back on and stood up to leave the room with Rex following behind me.

(y/n)'s POV
I was lying on my back, glaring weakly up at the woman standing over me. I swear if I survive this, I'm killing every woman he's ever slept with.

Every. Single. One.

I spat the metallic taste out of my mouth to the side, "You know why he hasn't been giving you any attention since I've shown up?" I weakly laughed, knowing what I was about to say was going to piss her off, "He's too busy having me in his mouth every night." I taunted her with a lie, even though it was painful to speak. I enjoyed seeing the look on her face. It was priceless.

She lifted her foot and kicked me in the stomach, I let out a groan and spat out more blood that she pushed out, "You bi-" She began, but was cut off when she grabbed her throat and gasped for air. I sighed with relief knowing who was now here and began closing my eyes, "Wait Emperor Vader I lo-"

"Don't make me gag. You clearly overestimated your importance." I heard Vader snap at the woman, as well as the sound of cracking. I really hope that was her neck. I heard a thud on the floor, so I took that as my theory being correct.

I was growing more tired and the burning intensified, it was as if my insides were on fire. My stomach felt like it was being squeezed so I turned over on my side and threw up more blood, "Come here, you're going to be fine." I heard my Masters soft voice near my ear and I felt something covering over me. His robe, maybe?

"It burns." I groaned in weak hoarse tone that sounded like I was being choked, "Poison."

"I know," I felt myself being picked up, "Don't worry, I promise I'm not going to let you die. Rex, find out what was in that cup and do it fast."

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