Wrath of Smaug

by Starwarshobbitfics

Set a month after the events of The Wrong Jedi, Ahsoka returns to Onderon and settles in with Lux and their newly found relationship evolves beyond mere friendship. In the meantime, the Separatists gain a dangerous new ally to further instill terror and chaos unto the galaxy : Smaug the Tyrannical.

1. Chapter 1

Aboard a Separatist ship

"These new events have brought us an opportunity to strengthen our position in this war, my apprentice. Young Skywalker will now slowly but surely turn to the Dark Side now that his accursed Padawan is no longer there to keep him in the light. "

Count Dooku smirked realizing that they are inching closer to certain victory. "Well my Master, things are definitely improving. Is there anything you request of me ?"

"Follow these coordinates to reach the uncharted planet of Arda."

"Arda ? You mean the realm also known as Middle-Earth ?"

"The same. It is fortunate that the Republic never bothered to chart the planet. If only they knew of the evils that dwell there". Sidious laughed evilly.

"I have heard of the Dark Lord Morgoth and his lieutenant Sauron, my Master. Is there anything else of note there ?"

"But of course, Sauron's second-in-command, the Witch-King of Angmar and the 8 other Nazgûl, the Balrog of Moria, Ungoliant's greatest spawn, Shelob, which guards the entrance to Cirith Ungol and Mordor, last but not least the great Gundabad Orc chieftain Azog The Defiler and his son Bolg. But it is not them I have plans for...

No. We need someone that has speed, ferocity and a lust for destruction as well as death. We need Smaug The Tyrannical, the great Fire Drake who laid siege on Dale and Erebor over a century ago. He had singlehandedly conquered the mightiest kingdom of the Dwarves. That says a lot of his character, does it, my apprentice ?"

"Indeed, my Master. His accomplishments are quite impressive. He could certainly be of use for the Separatist Alliance."

"Find the abandoned Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor and seek him out as he sleeps there. His lust for riches as well as death and destruction will surely convince him to join our cause."

"Consider it done, my Master. I will send General Grievous on this mission immediately !".

Sidious' holographic image disappeared and soon Grievous' appeared in its place.

*Cough* *Hack* "You request my services, Count ?"

"Yes General, follow these coordinates to Arda and find the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Negotiate as best as you can with Smaug the dragon. It is most likely that he will not refuse to join us once we promise him both many riches and the opportunity to destroy many worlds."

"But of course, Count ! *Cough* I will head there immediately."