Chapter 95: Maces Antilles

[Chandrila, Hanna City, 30 BBY]

(3rd Person: POV)

A fake smile on his face, Marcellus stood in his fanciest robes inside a massive hall.

Making small talk with several other people in the room.

Currently he was a attending a party that was being thrown as part of a conference, convened by several Senators or the Republic to discuss the withdrawal of its member states over the past two some years, and solutions on how to address the situation.

Since the withdrawal of so many systems, planets, and sectors had many in the upper echelons of the Republic nervous and on edge.

Which was the reason Marcellus was attending the conference and the current party.

He was taking the measure of the political situation in the Republic, and reporting it back to the upper echelons of the quickly forming Galactic Systems Alliance.

So the alliance could take the appropriate steps when they revealed themsleves to the Republic, and the rest of the galaxy at large.

Something Marcellus had never dreamed he would be doing when he was younger.

Back then he'd assumed he work for the Jedi Order, marry some Aldeerani noble girl, and live a relatively quiet life.

Now here he is, a member of the Jedaii Order. A major in the Galactic Systems Alliance military.

Working to make sure the government he and his allies are creating doesn't get snuffed out before it is even born.

'How things change.' Marcellus thought.

Finishing up the small talk with the group in front of him Marcellus then began making the rounds.

Seeing how people felt about about the withdrawal movement from the Republic.

The responses he got, as he expected, we're mixed.

After two hours of speaking Marcellus found a corner of the hall to rest in.

Joined a moment later by Nova.

His date and companion.

Since despite all he was doing Marcellus did not want to end his relationship with Nova.

So after talking with Van and the others, and trusting his own instincts on the matter, Marcellus told Nova a small bit of what he and the others were planning.

And just like he'd hoped she accepted his words and stilll accepted him.

Two glasses in her hand Nova handed one to Marcellus. "Here you are."

"Thank you dear." Marcellus replied.

Taking the glass and quickly draining it.

"So, how does it look?" Nova asked.

"The results are mixed." Marcellus said. "While a lot of senators don't care about those who have withdrawed from the Republic, others are up in arms about it. Saying this could be the beginning of a civil war." He explained.

"I see." Nova mused.

The two lovers then stood in comfortable silence.

Until Marcellus saw a person approaching them that made his start sweating a little.

It was a silvered-haired woman with light green eyes.

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Her name is Maces Antilles.

Marcellus' mother.

Reaching Marcellus and Nova Maces didn't hesitate to wrap her son in a hug.

"Oh my baby, I missed you." Maces said.

Making Marcellus get a massive blush on his cheeks and break out of his mother's hug.

"Mom, we're in public." Marcellus spoke.

Since his mother had always been like this.

Never toning down her affection, for anyone, in public.

"Oh, so this is your mother?" Nova asked.

Marcellus then remembered Nova was present and turned to her.

"*Ahem* Yes." Marcellus replied. "Nova Halcyon meet Maces Antilles, my mother. Mom meet Nova Halcyon, my girlfriend." He said.

Feeling a growing pit in his stomach.

Since he didn't want Nova and his mother to meet like this.

He wanted it to be in a calmer and private enviorment.

Since Marcellus knew how his mother could be.

Oh and speaking of his father Marcellus had no idea who he is.

Nor does his mother.

Having always been filled with wanderlust and liking her freedom Maces had never gotten married.

But one day her motherly urges began kicking in, and she decided she wanted a child, so she picked a partner and had one.

Though she doesnt know much about him.

All Maxes and Marcellus know for sure about his father is that the man was a Hapan.

Which explains Marcellus good looks.

Turning to face Nova, Maces put a smile on her face.

Which didn't reach her eyes.

Seeing this Marcellus resisted the urge to sigh.

Since his mom had just entered 'business mode' as the young Jedaii liked to call it.

For despite her overt displays of affection and wanderlust Maces Antilles is not one to be trifled with.

Because she is one of the best financial advisors and money managers in the entire Core.

Rich merchants, wealthy families, and big entertainment stars line up to give Maces Antilles their money, for they know she will grow it.

Due to this Maces has built numerous connections in the Core worlds and beyond.

She has also developed a ruthless side, where if she judges people unfit she will destroy them without any hesitation.

The same applies to people who associate with her son.

For Maces Antilles is a fierce Tiger mom.

Who is now taking the measure of Nova Halcyon.

"So, you are the Nova my son has told me about. A pleasure to meet you, young lady." Maces spoke.

"The same to you mam." Nova replied. "From the way Marcellus speaks so highly of you I've been looking forward to this meeting."

"Really?" Maces questioned.

"Yes." Nova replied.

"Interesting. You certainly aren't like any of the Jedi I've met before." Maces said.

"Oh, and what makes you think I am a Jedi?" Nova asked.

"You are a member of the Halcyon family. Which have been Jedi and force users for generations. So it stands to reason you are one as well." Maces explained. "Though if I am wrong I apologize."

Surprising Nova.

"No, you are right but, you know of my family?" She asked.

"I do." Maces replied. "After my son was discovered to be Force-sensitive and the Jedi, insisted on taking him into their ranks to give him training I made it my business to learn everything I could about the Jedi Order and Jedi in general. Including those not part of the mainstream order. Like the Green Jedi of Corellia." She explained.

"I see." Nova replied. She then put a soft smile on her face. "Marcellus is truly lucky to have such a caring mother as you."

"Yeah, lucky." Marcellus grumbled.

Maces quickly slapping him upside the head after he did.

Which only made Marcellus grumble some more.

Seeing the interaction between mother and son Nova chuckled.

A moment after she did Maces dropped out of 'business mode' for she was finished taking Nova's measure.

"So, did I pass?" Nova asked.

"Yes. Very much so." Maces replied. "I can tell you really care for my son."

"I really do." Nova replied.

"Good." Maces said. Nodding her head slightly. She then took Nova's hands into here own. "So, if you want you can call me mother now. But just don't you and my son go and make me a grandmother yet, alright."

Marcellus was glad he wasn't eating or drinking anything when he heard his mother speak, otherwise he would've definitely spit it out.

"Mom!" Marcellus said in embarressment. Getting a pink tint on his cheeks. "It's way to early for that! Right, Nova?"

Not answering Nova looked away from Marcellus, a pink hue tinting her own cheeks.

"Fufufu." Maces laughed, a big smile on her face.

Which only made the blushes on Marcellus' and Novas' faces get deeper.

Blushes that didn't disappear until the party came to an end.

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Entering their hotel room Marcellus and Nova quickly began stripping out of their clothes to get comfortable.

Nova speaking up after they did.

"So, that's your mom huh." She mused. "She's interesting."

"That's one word for her." Marcellus mused. "Despite that I still love her."

"Yeah, like I said earlier I could tell." Nova said. "So, did you know she was going to be at the party tonight?"

"Nope." Marcellus replied. "She got me an invite but I had no idea she'd show up. If I had I would've prepared myself and you a bit more."

"Don't worry, it was fine." Nova said.

She then walked up to Marcellus and wrapped him in a hug, pressing her boobs into his chest. "So, since I met your mother I guess that means it's time you meet my parents."

"Sure, okay. If that's what you want. Not to say I don't want that. But meeting the parents is a big step. And although I don't plan on breaking up with you, and I hope you don't plan on breaking up with me, I don't want you-mph!!!"

Before Marcellus could continue rambling Nova silenced him with a kiss.

Breaking it she quickly moved him over to the bed and pushed him down, and then climbed on top of him.

"You talk too much. But that's okay. It's part of your charm." Nova spoke. "And just so you know, even with all you have going on I don't plan to break up with you." She explained.

"Okay." Marcellus replied.

"Good. Now be a good boy and don't move." Nova said.

A second later she did something with her mouth that had Marcellus moaning out in pleasure.

In that moment Marcellus decided he didn't give a kriff about his dreams for his life he had when he was younger.

Since the reality he was currently experiencing was way better than he could've ever dreamed.