A day or two...

[Adron Malvern]

Serenno~Blackgate Forrest~10:30​

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The morning sun was beating down on Adron, forcing a bead of sweat to pool above his brow. Taking a moment to wipe the sweat on his forearm he looked to the overgrown terrain below him. Once it had been a beautifully maintained bed of flowers that the Count would visit with his sisters. Honestly he had never cared for helping his sisters in their garden, but he had always found it rather therapeutic. Something he could use now more than ever.

Adron had been named Archlord of The Dominion and announced the reformation of a new Galactic Republic. The truth of the responsibility had begun to weigh on the man, leaving him in a rather stressed mood as of late.

The Count exhaled, glancing up to the sun that seemed to only be growing hotter by the second. "I came out too late." He pointed out.

Never the less he continued to tend the weeds that had grown over his families garden.

He pushed all of the weeds he had gathered towards the edge of the bank, shifting from his knees to sit down for a moment. With another soft exhale he gestured towards the pile of weeds, in a sharp explosion the pile was blown into the river, washing down and away from the mountains. "I hate gardens." He muttered.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Adron Malvern"]

Nature Was something she was getting used to, nack where she came from she didn't get to see them much unless it was cinders and remains of beauty

Nevertheless after arriving at the manor she has been happy to know there was a garden nearby, she had only glanced at it and haven't had the time to be able to go and explore it

Howecer today was oddly different there wasn't much to do paper work could be done by someone else, so she decided to actually go and see the garden

Dressed lightly as even the flame knew that it was quite hot. She walked down a path looking at the various flowers with a smile on her face, she glanced to see adron pulling weed and moved over to crouch down by him and started helping

you know you coudlve asked me for help darling I have no issues with it

 

[Adron Malvern]

It was always a refreshing sound, Anya's voice. It often pulled him back to reality on days such as this. He took her hands into his, pulling them both to their feet before leaning forward, allowing their lips to meet for a moment.

"I know, I just....needed to think about a few things." He gestured to the garden with a smile. "My mother used to bring me and my sisters here before my younger brother was born. I hated working in this place but she enjoyed the company so my father wouldn't get me out of it." He said, chuckling at the memory.

"I wonder if my children will be like my siblings and I?" He questioned, smiling once more at the memory of his family. "Just less women, I hope."

Adron turned back to Anya and rolled his shoulders back before bringing his hands up to his hair. Quickly tying his hair back into a ponytail he smiled down at Anya. "Why don't we go to Carannia tonight? Just the two of us?" He asked.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Adron Malvern"]

His touch that kiss it made her feel truely alive, she listened and nodded as she chuckled

Well, they'd have you as a wonderful father and me as a mother, I think they'd be raised very very well

She said and giggled as she adjusted her outfit as she listened to his suggestion a trip just her and him wpuld be amazimg

I've a night in the town just me and you, maybe get a nice dinner?

 

[Adron Malvern]

The thought of having children with Anya was many things. In some ways it was frightening, the thought of having another family just to lose them. But in many ways, in all other ways, it was a pleasing thought. The idea that Adron would again have a family and his House would have an heir after him. He kissed Anya again before nodding at her words. "I know a few good places we could go to. There is a garden in Carannia that holds light shows at night, and a restaurant where you can practically have any meal you can think of."

"Let's get back to the manor and I'll get cleaned up." He said, gesturing towards the speeder he had taken here.

"Tonight is for just the two of us, no guards, no soldiers, no karking paperwork. Just us." He reinforced.

The trip back to Blackgate was a giddy one for the young Count. The idea of abandoning the mental stress of his duties to share an evening with Anya was all he needed to pull him back into good spirits. The two had returned to the manor and Adron took a very thorough shower, peeling off the stench of the garden and replacing it with the pleasant aroma's of soap and cologne.

Adron stepped out of the shower, his hair still dripping wet, making way for his closet. With his towel wrapped around his waist he would look through the contents closely, trying to decide what best to wear.

It was not long ago the young Count had a suit specially tailored for an evening with Anya. As his lady often preferred to wear crimson or brick colors to accent her hair Adron had searched a rather stylish design with her color palette. The result was a suit set, made from a mixture of silks, that was a shiny black with a well matched maroon accent. He took the suit from it's place in his closet and looked it over before a smirk came to his face.

She'll love it.

Laying the suit down on his bed Adron continued to dry himself off before seeing to the process of putting on his evening attire.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Adron Malvern"]

The thought of having children to her was...well she was unsure, she didn't have much of parents at all not a good childhood, however she knew that with adron if she does...she knew that they'd have a wonderful life

right sounds good

She said as she followed him honestly excited that she'd get some alone time away from the manor with him, getting on the speeder she nodded. He'd not have to worry as anya could protect them with no trouble


Once they arrived at the manor she quickly made off for the shower, she started washing thoroughly as she sighed enjoying the hot water running over her body, she got out and dried off as she put on some perfume. She looked through her own closet that had new sets of clothing most rose red however she recent bought one that was a nice fiery orange color with red hints here and there. A nice v neck showed just the right amount off with the sides having a opening and the back a v down to her upper back. She wasn't gonna hide her beauty tonight she wanted adron to see her in this dress...she knew he'd go head over heels once he saw her

She sat the dress down and began to work on her make up and lipstick..she took minute to look in the mirror and...she was surprised...just a year ago she didn't look like this she looked..alive

 

[Adron Malvern]

The suit Adron had fancied for the night hugged his form perfectly, the benefits of a decent tailor. He made his way for the bathroom and looked to his hair. For the evening he allowed it to hang rather low, forgoing a haircut. His hair fell down to his shoulders and the back of his neck, far longer than he usually let it grow.

As for his facial hair he allowed a nice layer of a beard to be neatly trimmed into a decent shadow forming into his mustache. "Not bad." He commented, taking a liking to his facial hair for once. The Count made his way back to his closet, glancing up at the top shelf where a long metal box was encamped. Adron held his hand out, willing the force to bring the box down into his hands. Taking it into the bedroom he removed the lid, smiling at the contents. A long black cane, with a silver head, was what had remained in the box.

His father had used the cane as an accent to his outfits many times, mostly when he took out Adron's mother. The Count took the cane into his hands, taking a look at the silver stripe that was drawn down the walking stick. Placing it on the ground he took a look at a nearby mirror, smiling at what he saw. A man to rival his father.

Making his way out of his room he walked down to the main hall, awaiting Anya. It was not until his security Captain approached him that the silence of the hall was broken. "You look so much like your father, you are so much like him."

The Rodian forced Adron to turn around, chuckling at the comment. "I clean up ok." He responded.

"Quite. Lord Malvern would have been very proud of you, son. Very proud. You have become a man who is so much more than he could have ever hoped....enjoy your night my lord." The rodian inclined his head before turning back down the hall he had come from. Adron maintained a small smile on his face as he awaited Anya.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Adron Malvern"]

She took a look at her hair, it was nice and long down nearly to her middle of her back, she'd probably get it cut a little bit before the next mission so she wouldn't have to worry about getting it caught

She didn't have many keep sakes. In fact none at all, however she looked to a necklace that adron. Had bought her the first time they had met...that afternoon on naboo right in that tea shop...nice warm weather...honestly if she marries adron she would push for the honeymoon to be there

She slipped her dress on did the final look over and went for the door, she took a breath and opened the door walking out and to the main hall she spotted adron and smiled awed by his suits colors as she stepped towards him

my my if I didn't know your force signature id of thought you were another man....you look amazing dear

She said now at his side as she glanced him over

 

[Adron Malvern]

Clasping his hands over his cane he could not help but smile when he heard Anya's voice.

"No chance I could be another man." He said, turning to her with a smile. "I'm the only man who'd be taking you to dinner." He took her hand into his, kissing the back of her hand softly before pulling her close to him. "I feel amazing."

Taking her arm around his the two made their way to the front door. Adron had a luxury speeder prepared for them. He would escort Anya onto the vehicle before loading on himself. As the driver activated the speeder and they flew away from the manor the Count could not help but look at his company for the evening.

"Now that brings a memory or two back." He said, gesturing to the necklace that he had gifted her. "We'll have to go back some time soon."

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Adron Malvern"]

and your the only man I shall go to dinner with, my loyalty and love for you is endless

She smiled bowing as he kissed her hand and turned with him as she walked looking over at him with a big smile on her face. Did she think a year ago she'd be here? No she thought shed still be enslaved...

She looked to her necklace when he mentioned it and gave a smile

I agree, maybe revisit that tea shop yet again?

 

[Adron Malvern]

Their speeder flew over several mountain ranges, each one hosting a large valley in between it. Adron could not help but smirk at the scenery. "House Malvern is actually in control of all these lands. In the Clone Wars the other Count's dubbed us the "lords of the mountains," not a flattering title but still. Most of the citizens in our lands are miners and we generate a decent bit of wealth for the planet. Almost a third actually. Next to House Venjuta we are the richest of all the Houses. Even House Dooku is behind us now." Adron said, a bit of pride dripping from him as he spoke. It was only a few weeks ago the Count had been notified that his House was one of the leading houses in wealth and status on the planet.

Taking a moment, Adron chuckled as he looked at Anya. "You know...did I ever tell you I have a Clone? I feel like this may be a little....late but I actually don't keep him in my mind much."

It was true, sometime in the past ten years Adron's DNA had been stolen and used to create a clone, one who didn't much care for being around the Count. Yet, he was family none the less. In some ways before Anya had come along he was the only family the Count had left.

"He treats me like a brother, sometimes. Other times he can't stand the sight of me...." He said, exhaling a bit before returning his gaze to a kind smile. "Anyway, I just wanted to make sure you know everything about me. I don't want any secrets between us....not us." He said.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Adron Malvern"]

She listened to his little info about the land below as she looked and smiled, the land was very beautiful indeed she always enjoyed mountains

lords of the mountains...ypu know looking at it this way it means you watch over the land...protector and above all

She said as she raised a brow, really didn't bother her he has a clone but nevertheless it was something that he wanted to tell her, she thought for a moment figuring she needed to come clear about something she...recently had finally thought of

Then my turn...i told you about my former master yes? How he treated me? Well...i ended up pregnant with his child and...well

It was hard for her to admit to say such...but she had to

I sent the child off with a friend far away from him and away from the hell that it was

 

[Adron Malvern]

Adron could not help but nod at Anya's words, taking them into his mind with a smile. "I do love the Mountains too." He agreed.

When Anya said it was her turn Adron arched his brow at the words. Had she been keeping something from him as well? When she started to speak of her former Master there was a small spike in the man's ire, not caring to hear of a time when Anya was so msitreated. Yet to hear the product of that mistreatment was shocking, even for Adron.

"You...had a child with your Sith Master?" He asked, his words likely coming out far harsher than he intended.

Clearing his throat he shook his head to gather his thoughts. "Wait...I just....how old is the child?" He asked.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Adron Malvern"]

She bowed her head in shame as she heard that harsh tone, she took minute to compose before taking a shaky breath

when I went back to him for the second time...he made me stand myself...took me inside patched me up then...he..he raped me

She shook at remembering it all...that day had been the start of the worst ever...she looked to adron tears forming

he's a year old as of 2 days ago...i holocall my friend so I can see him

 

[Adron Malvern]

There was a great deal of confusion and mixed emotions flowing through Adron. Part of him knew that Anya had no choice in the matter and was simply forced into a horrible situation, and he truly felt sorrow for that. Yet the other part of him still felt soured about the woman he loved having a child with another man, not only another man, a Sith who had mistreated and abused her.

Regardless of his emotions he placed a hand on her cheek, not yet speaking as he allowed her to finish.

"I....why didn't you tell me?" He asked, trying not to appeal judgmental.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

we got so busy, with the war going on paperwork it never same to my mind till his birthday came up

She was very distraught, shame and guilt evident as she sobbed gently taking ahold of his hand as she simply went quiet...not k owing if this had ruined what she had been building up with him

 

[Adron Malvern]

A silence had come over the speeder as they continued their trip to Carannia. Adron had continued to process the information that Anya gave him but he never seemed to come closer to any semblance of acceptance.

Part of him had even momentarily considered slowing their relationship for a while, perhaps that would be best? But the Count could not bring such a thought to action, he knew he loved Anya and did not want to be away from her. Not only that she had been the only person there for him when he was in a state of relative solitude.

"I don't know." Was all he finally said, a voice of uncertainty taking over him. His words were not directed to any one comment, yet to the situation itself. He simply did not know how to handle it or what to do next.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Adron Malvern"]


She listened to his words...maybe speaking had not been such a good thing...she cpuld sense his discomfort of the matter to make it worse...she simply looked out at a window speaking quietly


I understand if you wish to end it...it would be my fault in the end

She said, she felt powerless in this situation....sbe didn't know what to think...she just stayed quiet...mentally preparing to get again go and wonder the galaxy trying to find her place...abd part of her....pady of her even considered just...going to the force away from the world...death

 

[Adron Malvern]

An expressive sigh escaped him when Anya spoke of ending their relationship. He still did not know if he could come to terms with the news, and even if that he did not know if he would be able to live like everything was normal in such a situation.

"Anya, I love you. I do. It's just a lot to hear." He said, trying to find some manner of logic in the situation.

They continued for quite a while in silence, Adron feeling the possibility of the evening being ruined was a high one. Yet he had not completely forsaken everything because he knew he still loved Anya.

"Just...promise me there are no feelings between you and....that man. Promise me that what happened, happened without your consent." He said.

[member="Anya Loma"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

She nodded silently...she still loved adron...she knew this info was a harsh reality she had been putting off for yo long and now it was coming back to slap her

She looked at him when he as her to promise

that man...if I had the chance I wpuld tip him apart with my own hands and burn his remains...he didn't ask for my comesnt he simply just...took me...right after I stabbed myself

She said and tool adrons hand that glow in her eyes saying he was hers

your the first true love I've ever had...some I truely love and care for...