Chapter 9: An awkward Sithuation

The castle buzzed with activity as preparations were made for Zenna and Sola's return. The semester had ended at Korriban Academy, and they were coming home for a much-needed break. I hadn't seen them in months, and I couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and anxiety. The thought of seeing Zenna was comforting, but Sola… Sola was a different story.

Sola had an uncanny ability to unsettle me. It wasn't just her beauty or her confidence; it was the way she seemed to see right through me. Granted she was so hot that I imagine I was wearing my thoughts on my face, or what? My heart on my sleeve. Is that the saying? Anytime I talked to Sola last time she was here my social anxiety manifested in the lamest ways. I cringe thinking about it.

'You're a killer now, Vex. She's just a girl. We do not fear women! She is just a toy for my amusement.'

I frown, trying to hype myself up to not lose my cool around her again. 

'That was rude; women are not toys. They are soft creatures whom we hope will grace us by pushing us against the wall and taking us.'

I blush as my thoughts are quickly overcome by my own fetishes.

'Fuck I haven't jerked off in like 4 days, I'm gonna be a monster if I keep this pent up.'

As I waited for their arrival, I paced my room, trying to gather my thoughts. I needed a plan, a way to escape the relentless pressure my mother had been putting on me. The idea had come to me recently: enroll in Korriban Academy a year early. It was perfect. I could get away from my mother, gain valuable training, and maybe, just maybe, find a way to balance the darkness within me.

But first, I had to convince Sola to help me. As the daughter of the Duke of Korriban, she had the influence needed to make it happen. The problem was that asking her for help was easier said than done. My social anxiety spiked whenever she was around, and the thought of asking her for such a favor made my stomach churn. Sith, like her, probably only do favors for favors. Quid pro quo. 

The sound of approaching footsteps pulled me from my thoughts. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. The door to my room opened, and Zenna burst in, her energy filling the space.

"Vex!" she exclaimed, rushing over to hug me. "I've missed you so much!"

I returned the hug, feeling a warmth I hadn't felt in months. "I missed you too, Zenna."

She pulled back, a beaming smile on her face. "And guess who else is here?"

Before I could respond, Sola walked in, her presence as commanding as ever. She gave me a sly smile, her blue eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Hello, Vex," she said, her voice smooth and confident. She is someone who could command a room with her eyes alone. "It's good to see you again."

"Hi, Sola," 

I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. Immediately upon making eye contact with her, my head throbbed in pain. A blush ran over my face as I pictured her pushing me up against a wall. 

'Santa, forgive me, I do not mean to have such subbie thoughts in her presence.'

Zenna looked between us, her smile widening. "Come on, let's sit down and catch up. We have so much to talk about!"

We moved to the sitting area, and I couldn't help but feel a knot of tension in my chest. This was it. I had to bring up my plan. As we settled into the comfortable chairs, Zenna and Sola began chatting about their time at the academy, their voices a comforting background noise as I tried to gather my courage.

"Vex," Sola said, her eyes locking onto mine. "You seem distracted. Is something on your mind?"

I swallowed hard, trying to push my crush on her aside. I had to do this. I had to find a way to ask for her help without sounding desperate.

I swallowed hard, trying to push my crush on her aside. I had to do this. I had to find a way to ask for her help without sounding desperate.

"Well, actually, there is something," 

"Is that you wish to enroll in Korriban a year early?"

Sola spoke with curious eyes. She looked like a predator trapping prey. I felt an immense amount of relaxation as she literally ripped my words out of my mouth.

"It seems you can read me like a book, Sola. You must be very perceptive. Yes, is it possible for me to enroll early?"

Zenna's eyes widened in surprise. "Early? But you're not supposed to go until next year. Even then, I've never heard of Korriban taking students early."

"I know," I said quickly. "But I think it would be beneficial for me to start my training sooner."

My eyes separated from theirs as I looked down trying to hide my emotions. My mother's pressure lately has been to much and I'm desperate for an out but i don't want Zenna to get scared for me. She'd end up going overboard.

Sola's expression softened, and I could see the understanding in her eyes. Her eyes briefly flickered as though she saw something surprising. 

"You want to get away from your mother, don't you?" she asked gently.

I nodded, feeling a wave of relief wash over me. This girl must be a genius.

 "Yes. She's been a bit….." I can't come up with any words to describe the fact that she's chipping away at my humanity so I decide to just leave it vague. "I just need a break."

Sola glanced at Zenna, then back at me. "You don't have to explain, Vex. I understand. My parents can sometimes be a bit much too" She paused, considering her next words carefully. "How about this: I'll suggest to your mother that you enroll early. I'll explain to her how it benefits the family and your training."

Zenna's eyes lit up with excitement. "That's a great idea, Sola! It would be perfect for Vex."

I looked at Sola, feeling a mix of gratitude and disbelief. "You'd do that for me?" 

Immense joy envelopes me. And then I go pale. 

'What is it she wants in return, I wonder? Will the price be steep?'

Sola's lips twisted into a slightly deranged smile, her eyes meeting mine.

"Of course, Vex. We're friends, and I want to see you succeed. Besides, I can see how much this means to you."

For the first time in a while, I felt a sense of relief and hope. Maybe I could find a way to escape the suffocating pressure and find some semblance of balance.

"Thank you," I said, my voice filled with gratitude. "I really appreciate it."

Sola's smile widened. "You're welcome, Vex. But I can't just do this for free."

'Fucking hell'

"As you know, being the daughter of the Duke of Korriban leads to many interesting opportunities. As the current student council president, I am in desperate need of someone to help me. I need an ally, so to speak."

My face is now covered in confusion.

'What the fuck happened to Korriban. Why the fuck would Korriban have a student council? Why the fuck does she talk about it like it's some anime school? What the fuck happened to the sith?'

"Uhhhh, Sure, I don't really mind. What position do you want me to take?"

"Vice president," Sola eyed me as if she was giving me some sort of prestigious title.

Zenna's eyes went wide, and then she smiled like a giddy child.

"Oh my god if he joined then council then we could see him all time and he could even live with us in the Council dorms!"

It seems my sister is also on the council for this idiotic new version of Korriban.

'Korriban is assuredly in its flop era.'

 Confusion was clearly plastered on my face.

As we continued to talk, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. The anxiety that had been gnawing at me for months began to fade, replaced by a sense of determination. I had a plan, and with Zenna and Sola's help, I could make it happen. And it sounds like ill be spending a lot of time with them now too so that'll be fun.

"Thank god Sola said she'll take care of Mom for me. I don't know if I can handle telling her I'm running away.'

*****

That evening, after a dinner filled with laughter and stories, I found myself alone with Sola in the rumpus room. Zenna had gone to bed early, exhausted from the journey, leaving me with an opportunity to speak with Sola more candidly.

"Thank you for agreeing to help," I said, my voice quiet.

Sola looked at me, her expression serious. "You don't have to thank me, Vex. I care about you, and I want to see you succeed. This isn't just about escaping your mother; it's about finding your path."

I nodded, feeling a deep sense of gratitude. "I know. And I appreciate it more than you know."

She reached out and placed a hand on my cheek, caressing it. I blushed like a little kid.

"You're stronger than you think, Vex. I've foreseen it. You just need the right environment to let that strength flourish."

Suddenly, she forced her palms onto my wrists, throwing me to the ground. She straddled me. Her eyes going mad with power. 

"Eh?"

"Vex. I've seen the way you stare at me. That lascivious gaze. Did you think I would let it go unpunished?"

"Ehhhhh?"

The scene is playing out too fast for me to properly process. She's holding me down. Her incredibly soft hands held my wrists down. She looks like a wolf about to eat it's prey. I know power wise, im stronger and faster but the allure of her is uncanny. 

'I don't want to resist, do I?'

My head hurts as I consider all of this. 

Suddenly her eyes fill with affection. She kisses me for a moment. A quick peck. Followed by a real much more intimate kiss. After a minute I gasp for air. Her face is as red as Darth Maul's Skin. She jumped off me refusing to make eye contact and then ran away. 

"Ahh, sorry, I just remembered I still need to talk to your mother. See you tomorrow, Vex."

'WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!'

I lay on the ground, swimming in even more confusion than earlier. 

'I feel like I've just fallen madly in love.' 

I quickly head to bed. Sola is going to be with us for a few months. After all, she and Zenna are basically on summer vacation.

Her words resonated with me, filling me with a renewed sense of purpose. "I'll do my best. I promise."

*****

Sola's POV

"FREK FREK FREK FREK FREK FREK FREK FREK"

I laid in the guest bed given to me for my trip screaming into the pillow. Ive completely bungled this situation. 

"It's fine. He clearly liked it. If he hadn't, he would have shot me into the wall and turned me into a bloody paste. Even when I was leaving, I could feel his gaze on my ass."

"AHHHHHHHHHH"

Yelling into my pillow again, I desperately needed to get my compose myself. 

'He's just so freking weird. The more I search his mind, the weirder the puzzle gets. He doesn't even think he's from this world. He thinks he's been reincarnated. But when I try to search his memory more, I can see his old memories clear as day.'

It doesn't make sense, nor does it need to. He is very clearly the strongest being among at least the Sith. Maybe the Empress could kill him, maybe not, but regardless, he wants to be a gentle soul. Originally, I wanted to force him to become my minion, but every time I looked at him and searched his mind, I would melt. He likes me so much. He's into me in a way that is so unlike anything I've ever seen. Mostly, it's always "How can I get what I want from her," but with him, it's literally "I wish she would hold me down."

I screech once more into the pillow. It's nice to know you are your crush's crush. Still I wish i didnt move so fast. 

"Ughh but what is a girl to do?"

I sigh and stand up. There is still one more thing to take care of before the night finishes. I walked down the hallway and knocked on the door at the end of the eastern hallway.

"Come in," an annoyed voice spoke from beyond the door. I stepped inside and bowed my head.

"Good evening, Baroness." 

"Oh dont just sit there bowing your head, we both know its just useless etiquette to make the commoners scared of us." 

Baroness Eras's voice dripped with annoyance as she looked at me. She spoke up again.

"How is my Sister these days?"

"Ahhh. My mother is well, thank you for asking."

Duchess Corde and Baroness Eras were sisters. In fact, they actually had countless other sisters among them. They were all daughters of the Empress. The Empress was never able to give birth to a boy after all. The last pure sith of her kind, and she could only procreate with "lesser species," as my mother said she put it. 

The Baroness looked at me with impatience. "What is it you want dear?"

"Yes, sorry. I believe Vex is ready to enroll in Korriban despite it being a year early. I believe it would be beneficial for his training and for his mental well-being."

The Baroness's eyes widened slightly in surprise, but she quickly regained her composure. "Vex has never expressed an interest in starting early before. Why do you believe he wants that now?"

"I believe he wants to get away from you." I smiled.

The Baroness's gaze suddenly filled with anger before she breathed out. She isnt an idiot. She knows that if Vex goes to Korriban a year early itll give him a huge edge. Plus she can tell he's ready for it already. While i probed vex's mind earlier i saw what the Baroness was putting him through she's turned him into an efficient killing machine, but she can only teach him so much.

"I see. And you're willing to take responsibility for him, Sola? To ensure he stays on the right path?" 

The Baroness spoke with an unreadable face. I nodded firmly. 

"I am. Vex has great potential, and I believe the academy is the best place for him to realize it."

The Baroness leaned back in her chair, her eyes locking onto mine. 

"Very well. If this is what Vex truly wants, then I will support it." 

Her eyes sank in sadness. I attempted to probe her mind, but I couldn't get past her strong mental defenses, unlike her son. I can still sense an overwhelming sadness coming from her aura. It is clear despite weaponizing her son, she has a deep love for him. 

"Thank you, Baroness."

She gave a small, somber nod. "Then it's settled. I will make the arrangements for him to join you and Zenna this upcoming semester."