Southern Stars

TITLE: Southern Stars
AUTHOR: Schmootika
RATING: NC-17
SUMMARY: A southern fried story of a group of girlfriends traveling to visit their favorite Sith Lord.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything in the Star Wars universe. I make no money from the stories I write. If I did own it, I’d have a naked Sith Lord with me right now and would not be writing this story.

Part VIII


Vader excused himself and, with a wink to Renee, left the girls to enjoy their breakfast. As Bonnie and Martha threw their Jedi robes across their chairs, Cindy could not hold back any longer. “So, spill it. Where did ya get the robes?”

Bonnie grinned as she sat down at the table and looked around to each of the girls. “We played at the Jedi temple and got a going away present.”

Martha sputtered, then she swallowed hard and spoke up. “Yeah, and hopefully we will have a return engagement.”

“Do I wanna know who ya’ll were with last night?” Renee asked as she raised her eyebrows.

Bonnie just giggled and shook her head. “Let’s just say the Force was strong with this one.”

“Don’t tell me you fucked Yoda!” Cindy hollered as she started laughing.

“Oh hell no! You’re one sick woman, ya know that,” Bonnie replied, giving Cindy the evil eye.

Martha laughed as she replied, “Well, my new master carries a purple light saber. And let me tell ya’ll, it’s a NICE one.”

All the girls fell out laughing. Renee finally said, “Well, I’m glad Windu got some. He needed it. And Bonnie Lou,” she paused as she placed her hands on either side of her head and closed her eyes, “I see ya with a master as well. Someone with a beard, maybe?”

Bonnie blushed and grinned widely. “Ya got it babe. He’s almost got as many tattoos as I do.”

Kelly knew whom the girls were running around with last night, but she wanted them to have their fun telling the tale. Finally, she spoke up, “Well, I don’t know what the fuck was in those orange drinks Obi-Wan ordered fer us last night, but I ended up fuckin’ like bunnies.”

“Yeah, I bet it was some drug,” Bonnie replied as she went back over to the buffet for another plate of goodies. “Tasted kinda nasty but gave you plenty of energy and horny ideas all night long,”.

Martha looked at Renee and asked, “So, what’s on the schedule fer today?”

“Oh, a bit of shopping and pampering,” Renee replied as she rose from the table.

“Hot damn! I could use a new outfit,” Martha said as she got up from the table too.


After breakfast, the girls got dressed and went out for a day on the town, indulging in all the delights the Imperial capitol had to offer. Martha did her best to use all the money on the card Vader gave them. Each girl bought several new outfits and then took their spree to the jewelry stores. The staff member Vader assigned them then took the girls to the best salon in the city and they all walked out looking like a million bucks. Their hair styled and poofed, their toes and nails painted and make up expertly applied. They made it back to the castle just after noon.

As they entered the main hallway, the house lady approached Renee and pulled her to the side, “My Lord regrets that he will not be able to meet you for lunch today, my lady.”

Frowning, Renee sighed. “Oh well. I guess we’ll have lunch in the gardens today.”

The house lady smiled and bowed to her. “Of course. It is a beautiful day. I will make the arrangements.”

The staff handled all the packages and took them up to each of the girl’s rooms as they made their way to the gardens at the center of the castle. When they opened the door and saw the enormity of the gardens the girls gasped. All of them just stood, mouths open, eyes wide as they took in the spectacular view.

Being from a desert planet, Vader wanted his sanctuary to be lush and filled with water. On either side of the gardens stood twin waterfalls, flowing into a wide central pool. Plants and flowers of every variety and color decorated the area around the pool. The smooth stone path of ancient stones carved with strange letters led to the pool. Heavenly scents arose from the blue and red flowers as they passed by them. A picnic lunch was waiting for them at the base of one of the waterfalls.

The girls sat down on a blanket laid out on the thick grass, and Renee sighed as she plopped down next to Bonnie. Laying her head on her friend’s shoulder, Renee said, “This must be what paradise is like.”

Bonnie laughed at her as she put her arm around Renee’s shoulder. “Naw baby. If it was paradise we’d have a bevy of nekkid men to attend to us.”

Renee giggled as she sat up and grabbed a sandwich. The other girls followed in line and they ate till they were stuffed.

Cindy looked at Renee and asked, “So, my dear. What kind of fun do we have planned fer this evenin’?”

Renee smirked, “Not sure. I thought about just relaxing tonight and maybe hitting the town tomorrow.”

Bonnie chimed in, “That sounds like a plan. I’ve got a date tomorrow night anyway.”

“Oh really! And who would that be with, missy?” Kelly asked as she sat up.

Bonnie just grinned widely. Renee said, “Oh, you have a close encounter planned with a Jedi, don’t ya?”

“Hell yeah!” Bonnie enthusiastically responded.

Martha coughed and said, “She ain’t the only one.”

“Well, we know where ya’ll are gonna end up,” Cindy giggled.

Kelly looked around the castle grounds and asked, “So I wonder what else is in this old castle. Think there’s a dungeon?”

Renee snickered, “I don’t know, but I’ll let ya know if I find it.”

“Oh, that would be great. I know someone that needs to be tied up,” Bonnie spoke up.

Renee gave her a harsh look as she said, “You better not bring him here. I’d hate it if we started some shit that got someone killed.”

“Or mangled. Or even burnt beyond recognition,” Kelly said as they all looked at Renee.

“Ha, ha. Very fuckin’ funny,” Renee replied as she smirked at Kelly. “But seriously, you saw how he reacted to ya’ll in just the robes. I wouldn’t bring ‘em here. You can take the card and get a nice room somewhere if ya don’t want to sneak back into the temple.”

“I like sneakin’,” Martha said with a laugh.

“That ain’t a problem. I was just pullin’ your chain,” Bonnie said as she scooted over and hugged Renee.

“I know. But I just wanted us to have fun, not stir up some shit we’d regret,” Renee said, hugging Bonnie back.

“And if I find something, useful, I’ll pass it along,” Renee whispered to Bonnie.

The day went on with the girls wandering through the castle and checking out each room. There were a few rooms that were locked and they couldn’t get in, including the one on the other side of Renee’s. Finally they all retired to the dining room for dinner and plotted the next day’s activities. Bonnie wanted to go back to the tattoo shop and she convinced Renee to get one before they left. Renee said she would have to be blind running drunk before she could do it and Bonnie said it would be no problem.

After dinner, they went to their respected rooms to a much need rest. Bonnie knocked on Renee’s door and waltzed on in. “I have a question fer ya girl,” Bonnie said as she crossed to room to the huge window Renee leaned against.

“Yes dear,” Renee replied as she turned to face her friend.

“Did I remember you sayin’ that you brought whiskey?” Bonnie asked letting a grin creep over her face.

“Yeah I did, why?” Renee replied, a suspicious look coming over her face.

Bonnie’s smile grew wide. “I wanted to bring a bottle with me tomorrow night. I think he’d like to sample some Tennessee home brewed love.”

Renee sighed as she walked over to the dresser. “I guess it’s a good damned thing that I brought two bottles.” She handed one to Bonnie and said, “You owe me fer this, wench.”

“I know,” Bonnie said as she grabbed the bottle. “I’ll tell ya all the details.”

“I’m not sure if I want to know everything,” Renee laughed.

Bonnie turned as she left the room. “Thanks sweetie.”

“You’re welcome, Ma’am,” Renee replied as Bonnie shut the door.


All of the girls slept peacefully that night. If it weren’t for the thick walls, the resounding snores from several of the rooms could have rattled the pans in the kitchen. Renee woke in the middle of the night with a gnawing hunger. She slid out of bed and pulled on one of the silken gowns she had purchased in the market earlier that day. Silently, she made her way downstairs and into the kitchen. The two cooks were just sitting down to the small table to gossip when she opened the kitchen door.

“Oh, may be get something for you, my lady?” The older cook asked.

“No Ma’am. I’ve got the munchies. Just pay me no never mind,” Renee stated sleepily as she went to the cooler to see what would tickle her fancy.

“We will leave you to it then. Have a good night, my lady,” the younger cook said as they left the kitchen.

Renee found a selection of delicious looking fruits sitting in a crystal bowl on the counter. As she picked through them, she heard the kitchen door open and the sound of heavy boots making their way in.

Turning around, she gasped loudly at the sight before her. The lights were dim in the kitchen but she could clearly make out the form of Darth Vader. Not the supple young man that had left her earlier that morning, but the Vader as her world had first seen him, in a black leather outfit, armor,helmet, and the long, flowing black cape.

Her heart pounded wildly in her chest. Something must have happened to him. That’s why he’d been gone so long. His ‘task’ had gone horribly wrong. He’d had the surgery that put him in the suit. He was alive, but burnt and mangled and dependant on the suit to stay alive. Lips quivering and knees slightly buckling, Renee slowly staggered toward him. In a near panic at the sight of Vader in full armor, she did not notice the absence of the even mechanical breathing, even as she placed her hands on his chest.

“Wha, what happened?” she asked, tears welling up in her eyes.

Vader tilted his mask toward her before he raised his hands to either side. There was a click and a hiss and then in one smooth motion Vader removed the helmet and mask. Shaking out his long, dark blonde hair, he sat the them both down on the table and placed his gloved hands on either side of her face.

“What’s wrong?” He asked, his eyes compassionate, as he saw a smile cross her teary face.

“I thought…I...” She shook her head, chasing the celluloid images away. “I, I’m so glad to see you,” she finally said, standing on her toes. She kissed him for a long, passionate moment.

Her composure regained, Renee stood back, holding his hands and looking him over, “What’s the deal with the suit?”

Cocking his head, his tongue sticking out slightly, he replied, “It is my battle armor. I do not care to dress as a Jedi when I am fighting. This suit is more, impressive.”

“That it is, sweetie. That it is,” she replied as she ran her hands over his leather outer suit.