What I Am (Loki Show) [Marvel/Star Wars]

Chapter 36: Leave Me

I grimaced. The only solution was to steal from the kitchens of the palace, but that was risky, not to mention wrong. But as a Jedi, I was taught to put the needs of the community above the needs of the individuals. I can't let all that we've worked for go to waste. I thought of Yarek, Xi'an, Qin, Garik, and others, who would be out on the streets, snatched up by Lady Proxima or worse...I can't let anything happen to them. I had to keep this going, whatever it takes. I took a breath. Come on, Storm. You've done more dangerous things. Knowing that Jax was waiting for an answer. 

"Everything will be fine, Jax. If anything goes wrong, I'll contact you via holobooth." I mentioned.

Jax raised an eyebrow. "What are you gonna do, Storm?"

"What needs to be done." I replied.

Jax gave me a worried look. "Be careful."

I scoffed. "When aren't I?"

Jax gave me a look as he crossed his four arms. I raised my hands. "All right, all right, I'll be careful."

Jax smiled, relieved. He then pulled me into a bone crushing hug. I was taken back at first, but I wrapped my arms around his waist. Once we tore apart from each other, Jax and I exchanged one last smile before we parted ways. I hastily walked through the hallways until I reached one of the secret passages, which led to one of the Selonian tunnels and into a hidden passageway within the palace that I created. The tunnels were spacious enough, containing lanterns that hung on the walls along with pipes that ran all throughout the tunnels.

As I made my way back, I put my mask back on. The ground was covered in piles of junk, water, mud, and dirt. I then quickly, yet cautiously, climbed out from the tunnel and into the chambers that once belonged to Koltav. I hadn't been here in years. Ever since Koltav's death, I heard this place was boarded up, sealed from the rest of the palace. No one has stepped foot in this room, well up until now. I hope Koltav will forgive me. I glanced around at room. There was a fireplace covered in dust and above hung a huge painting of Koltav, Korste, and his parents, which was now covered in cobwebs. The room also consisted of a bookshelf filled with dusty books, door leading to the refresher, and a couch next to a window.

I walked over towards the night table next to his huge bed to find a holopic of Koltav and me, smiling as we gazed into each other's eyes. I couldn't help but smile. I won't ever forget Koltav nor Echo, but I now love Loki. And I'll do everything I can to get back to him and Frigga. I know Koltav would be happy for me. Remembering what I was here for, I slowly crept out of the room, making my way out into the hallway and down towards the kitchens. Fortunately, there was no one in the kitchens. I glanced around before walking into the pantry, which was filled with crates of food.

I extended out my hands, using the Force to lift the crates. But that's when I noticed a couple of hover-stretchers in the corner. My eyes lit up at once. I could use those to haul the crates all at once, so I would not have to make multiple trips. I worked quickly, placing the crates onto the hover-stretchers, I looked around to see if there was anyone in the kitchens. When the coast was clear, I rapidly rushed down the hallways with the hover-stretchers trailing behind me. I opened up Koltav's room before heading into the hidden passageway in the wall. Once I was back in one of the Selonian tunnels, I heard a familiar voice echo out. "What are you doing?!"

I spun around to see Korste standing behind all the crates and hover-stretchers. My heart dropped as my eyes widened. Oh Force no. Korste scanned the tunnel before looking back at me with a furious look.

"Well?" He asked.

I could lie, tell him that I was doing this for the Empire, for the good of this planet. That it was none of his business, so he should go back if he knew what was best for him. But Korste was smarter than that, he would see through my bluff. Worse case scenario, he threatens to get stormtroopers here. He would compromise me, blowing my cover. Korste would ruin everything. As much as I wanted to lie and keep Korste in the dark for his own safety, but now I had to tell him everything to protect myself. Letting out a sigh, I took off my mask.