After receiving a distress call from a Republic diplomatic ship, Falara, a Sephi Jedi Consular, boards the vessel to investigate. Once on-board, she meets terrified diplomats and crew members. One of them runs up to her and grabs her arm with a shaking hand. ''Jedi! By the gods, you came! You need to save us! There's an evil Sith on-board!'' Falara gently grabbed the man's hand and removed it from her arm. ''Tell me what happened.'' The man gulped. ''Well, we heard a distress call, and when we found the shuttle, we thought it was empty. But that Sith was hiding in it somehow! She came on and started slaughtering everyone! Please, we carry very sensitive Republic information in our databases, she can't be allowed to get to it!'' Falara nodded. ''Don't worry. Get your men off the ship, I will handle it.'' As she walked to the door and into the next hallway, a young Sith girl appeared. The Jedi ignited her weapon and faced her. The few remaining crew members watched in amazement, shaking in their boots. Sasha, the Sith Assassin, chuckled. ''Of course, the cowards had to call a Jedi to the rescue. Now I get to kill you, and then them.'' Falara frowned. ''You have no chance against me, Sith.'' She then looked back at the crew members and said in a firm tone. ''Go! Now!'' They ran off and took the last escape pod, launching themselves into space, leaving the two girls alone in the ship. Sasha displayed a confident smile. ''The information I need is on this ship, but none of the crew knew the unlock code.'' Falara nodded. ''I know. Only Senators and Jedi members know it. Good thing I'm here, isn't it?'' But then, Sasha burst out laughing. ''That was a fine performance there, Falara. They didn't suspect a thing.'' Falara smirked, bringing her lightsaber down. ''So was yours, Sasha. They were shaking in their boots.'' Sasha holstered her lightsaber. ''It's good to see you again, Mistress.'' Falara did the same and the two girls hugged. ''It's good to see you too, my Apprentice. Our plan is going perfectly. The Council has no idea we're working together.'' Sasha nodded. ''Neither does the Dark Council. Your plan was flawless.'' While hugging, the two girls kissed passionately, like the secret lovers they were, then walked back through the empty ship, setting the next part of their plan in motion.