Shades of Grey

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Palpatine smiled gleefully. "I want you to bring your daughter to Coruscant" he told the kneeling black figure in front of him. It would do Vader good, he thought smugly, to know his daughter was within easy reach of his master.

"It will be done my master" Vader intoned, with the faintest hint of reluctance in his voice. Then his image flickered and went out.

On the Executor Vader drew himself up. So, he thought soberly, the time has come. He walked over to the viewport. "I will not let Palpatine own her", Vader promised the stars firmly.

They twinkled fiercely as if in answer.

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A/N: This fic is a sequel to "The angel's last gift" but it's not necessary to have read that to enjoy this. Please R&R, I live for feedback.