Thread: OF EMERALD & HOPE: A Star Wars Saga [HopefulRebel x Temptationist]

I took one intimidating step down, finally leveling myself on the same floor as you. Since you were already at the edge of the stairwell, my step down only closed the small gap between our bodies. I directly invaded your personal space - your personal bubble - my face just less than a inch from yours as I looked deep into your eyes. There was no where for you to go not forward nor backward, as behind you lay a row of soldiers. You were trapped now in this position between a rock and a hard place. Or rather, an army and a Queen. In silence, I stared deeply in to your eyes completely ignoring all of the explanations you gave for your presence on this Earth. My irises moved and contracted as they gazed intensely into your soul. There was a glimmer of emerald that flashed as I did so - a sort of split-second glimmer that was, by no means, normal, nor human . Blinking several times as I took a deep breath in, more than several moments of completely silence had passed. Yes. I finally responded, taking a step back on to the stairs. BB-8 . I confirmed, soon waving my hand up in the air. The shackles, previously binding you in a restrictive manner, ceased from their duties and fell lifelessly to the ground releasing you. Typhonis' eyes glared at me in dismay, knowing full well I was testing her patience and her military instincts with such control. But there was no power struggle here, at least not in reality. I was the Empress and everything I said or did was of ultimate divinity and finality. Leave us. I demanded, my back to Typhonis and the shoulders as I made my command. I stood now at the top of the stairs again, beside my throne, staring out to the columns and arches of the throne room's structure. Empress K- Typhonis tried to interject. I SAID ... My voice was firm, assertive, and for some, terrifying. ... Leave . Kommander Typhonis looked back at her shoulders and gestured for them to stand. Within seconds the lot of them departed your side and within moments, they had all exited the throne room. It was left now empty and lonely, with one our two souls remaining. The moment the door clicked shut, I spoke again. - Emperor Lucian is dead . With my back still to you, I continued to speak from over my shoulder. I killed him. Precisely one year ago to this day. I turned slowly, my elegant white train following with every twist of my hips. My olive green eyes returning to look at you, I continued. The Kaspian people... I motioned with my hand for your to join me, to stand by my side. ... they celebrate his death. Assuming you were following me, I walked over to the arches, which overlooked the entire main city. Hundreds of feet below, thousands of Kaspians danced, sung, and paraded within the streets. Mass amounts of flowers, decorations and music flooded the area. Drink and food was plentiful, and people were happy. Truly happy. Seemingly free of conflict. It is the Day of Revival the Festival of Freedom. Turning to face you again, my eyes fell softly to a dim gaze. You-... I paused, You will let me... open your mind...? My foreign accent was stronger than ever, as I hesitated to even ask you such a vague, yet trusting question. My hand raised to hover before your face. Even if you tried to reject my advances or tried to question my intentions, it was already too late. The moment my hand rose to meet your face, my eyes flashed that same, haunting emerald green - and you became lost to my voice to my psyche . Our people our planet and our world ... It survives on the energy of the Emerald Heart . The Heart of Kaspia. It acts as a lifeforce for the world around us... ... and harnesses great power . Lucian sought to take the power by force by army of men. His army overthrew the matriarchy by waging an unforgiving war . He won the throne... but he could not win the Heart . Rejected, Lucian chose to eradicate it, but it could not be destroyed. To protect itself, the Heart vanished without a trace... ... leaving Kaspia to diminish to ruins . Darkness and despair fell upon the planet . Rot and ailment was the only thing that remained. ... And as the planet of Kaspia withered, so did our people . Over 50 years, Kaspia would continue to diminish... ... Until one night, the Heart - it called for me . videoyoutube The memory soon disintegrated my naked figure and my glowing green eyes fading to darkness. I opened my eyes now and find myself standing once again before you. Lowering my hand, I detached my mind from yours completely. Taking a step away from you, I walked over to the column to look over at my Kingdom. In just a year, I have restored this world to its natural beauty... There was a smile, but it was hiding sorrow. But I am a hiding a terrible secret . Sadness filled my eyes, and for a moment, I wanted only to coil in it. Reaching my hand over to a potted plant, I tore off one of the palm's branches. Although the tree looked rich in colour and in health, it's core was black charred to ashes. Our world is still dying, Dameron. And not even the Heart... My eyes seemed to gloss over as I refused to shed tears. ... will tell me why. Taking a deep breath in, I tossed the branch to the side and walked back towards you. The Heart chose me. I re-iterated. It gifted me... with its power and divinity. My olive eyes peered into your dark brown eyes again. Why do you think it has sent me you?