It was the second year since the devastating Clone War began, and it almost torn up the whole galaxy.
The leader of the Federation, Count Dooku, a tall nobleman was closing his eye to mediate, he was waiting for a special guest. It was not his master, nor General Grevious or any planet's ruler, but someone the galaxy had never heard before.
"Your guest is here, my Lord." His medical droid broke the silence.
The droid introduced an elegant tall blonde into the Count's room. She looked around mid-thirty, quite tall. Except her ears were slighter longer, there was no different between her and humans.
"Greetings, Lady Galadriel, It's pleasure to meet you."Dooku stood up to greet his guest.
"Saruman?" The woman was quite surprised after she saw his appearance, the dress and the hairstyle was completely different. but this man's face looks almost identical to Saruman the White.
After received the invitation, the leader of the elves came into this galaxy through some special portal. On the way here, she paid a close attention, she could see that the steel soldiers were almost everywhere. Throughout the whole history of the Middle Earth, very few could match such army.
Such army under her enemy, Saruman the White's command definitely is not any good news to her and the Middle Earth.
"Lady Galadriel, I think you got it all wrong." Count Dooku friendly motioned, "I am Count Dooku, Count of planet Serenno and the leader of the federation." He held out his hand, Galadriel only shake with it symbolically.
Not only the appearance, his voice was exactly the same with Saruman, magnetic and charismatic, but his power was completely different than the white wizard.
"I hope you can explain the origins of the mysterious troops with white armor? Their weapons are much more powerful than even the Uruk Hai or even the barlogs. No human or elf in Middle Earth could match them, not even the orc army of Mordor could oppose them." Galadriel was worried. "Whatever, I have to thank you here for defeating those invaders." Galadriel thanked Dooku, but didn't lower her guard for a bit. She tried to contact this tall gentleman then came here alone after received his invitation, even her most elite guard would be a joke before such power.
In that battle she just mentioned, the elves saw the power of this man, his move was so quick and agile, they couldn't even see his face clearly. Even Aragon could not match his fencing skills. He could broke others' neck with a simple gesture. Of course, the steel army under his command might make him a bigger threat than Sauron.
Count Dooku saluted back then explained: "My Master Darth Sidious, a very cunning and ambitious Sith Lord, is the mastermind behind that army, he found your world from a flow of the Dark Side of the Force. Right now he was just sending some herald to discover your world. But once he ends the civil war of our galaxy, he will have let his army to conquer and enslave you all, then use your magic to make him even more powerful. "
"Before such a highly advanced army, not even the army of Numenor would stand a chance. Maybe you will be able to flee to the West, but most of your people would not be able to escape the cruel fate." Dooku's every word went straight to the point, "After the planet destroyer, his ultimate weapon is complete, your world will be doomed for sure. " No wonder he could sway countless people to his side and start the Clone War. The Count had already Middle Earth's knowledge for a while, too. He was very interested in the magic of Middle Earth and would like to know more if he had time.
A droid came and handled Dooku a hologram. The Sith Lord started to instruct Galadriel about Sidious' ultimate weapon-the Death Star through the device. The leader of the elves had lived for more than ten thousand year but had never seen such a thing. Although Galadriel still did not understand most of the technology, at least she understood how powerful it was after the count's explanation, and that's all Dooku needed.
"Now he is controlling the Galactic Republic, and soon will become the master of the entire galaxy. A galaxy is formed by countless worlds and star systems. Lady Galadriel, I believe you know how much chance your world got before such power. No one here will be able to stop him if he takes over the galaxy. "Dooku's tone was quite sincere, and every word went straight to the point.
The count kept the smile on his face and staring at Galadriel. The elf looked still calm, but he could see the inner fluctuations beneath He loved this kind of conversation. He was in complete control, the other side was not totally convinced, but no matter how much time they got, they could not make any valuable counterargument. Especially this time, he was facing a ten thousand years old "elf queen".
"Why did you seek my help then, Dooku? Aren't my world nothing but a puny marble in your eyes?" The Galadriel asked coldy, although his every words made sense, but the leader of the elves knew this man was even more dangerous and cunning than Saruman.
"It's because of the Saruman you mentioned." Dooku replied. "By using some mysterious method, he stole part of my power, caused that flow of the Dark Side and put your world in grave danger. I want to take what belongs to me, is it wrong?"
"He could not use the Force well, but was trying to grasp it. If Sauron found my power, I am afraid the situation will get worse. Of course it's nothing before the crisis we just discussed." Dooku was quite worried.
Despite the high-sounding reason he spoke out, Galadriel was sure that the count want more, not just from Saruman, but her world.
However, she really didn't have any other choices.
The most terrible thing is never any conspiracy, it's that the trap and consequences could be clearly seen, but there is no better choice but jump in.
She was right, the Sith Lord wanted more.
He didn't want the white wizard's voice because his charisma and mind was already enough to sway people.
However, Saruman did have something Dooku wanted, with that, his greatest weakness would be gone and he would be able to challenge his master.
The Sith Lord knew that the elf woman had lived more than ten thousand years, she was a wise and resilient leader in her world, but this galaxy, she knew nothing. In this master plan, she could only be his puppet.
She did not have much ambition, so even the One Ring could not sway her into corruption.
But her people was so important to her, she also had her pride, thus, she was still vulnerable before the shroud of true darkness.
In addition to fulfill this plan, seeing this noble queen was forced to ally with him, walk into the shadow step by step and ultimately embrace it, that would be fabulous.
Not, as a Sith Lord, he must put these aside and think about his plan first.
Galadriel knew Dooku's master, the head of the Republic would not help her for sure. If she refuses to accept Dooku's offer, his steel army would become a huge threat to her people. Her Ring of water Nanya could not hold such advanced troops, not to say the powerful Sith Lord.
If it goes like this ...
No, it could not happen, and she would not let it happen...
"Lady Galadriel, all I need is your help to let me get my power back, fix the mistakes of that foolish Saruman, and overthrow Darth Sidious, the greatest threat to our galaxy and your world." Dooku knew the elf would not lower her stance and work with him easily, so he made his point more clear. "I believe you also hate Saruman, he's nothing but a traitor and liar." Dooku didn't even blink when these words came out from his mouth. "Our war has little to do with you and your world. With my help, your people will avoid unspeakable horrible fate, won't it make you a even greater leader to your people? After that, I swear I will never let anyone in this galaxy to disturb your world. "
"Well, under such sincere offer, I promised to help you get your power back, but I don't want any of your troops set foot on my land." As if it was Galadriel who was in control of the situation."I did this for the peace of my world and your galaxy, Count Dooku.
"Well, I must thank you very much for your help right now. We will restore peace to our worlds!" Dooku stood to acknowledge the deal and shake her hand again.
This self-righteous woman would become a perfect "partner". They could even rule this galaxy and that magical world together.
Dooku thought this for a moment, then secretly ordered to clear the memory of the droids in this room.