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Chapter 1 Alliance.
War! As the clone wars rage, the republic and separatist alike are searching for allies, trying to get the upper hand. A powerful Empire sends a diplomat to the republic to discuss the possibility of an alliance.
Desperate to secure a powerful new ally, the republic sends Senator Padme Amidala and Jedi knight Anakin Skywalker to the planet Erebus to speak to the emperor.
Erebus, The city of Hades, The Barracks
Ulfr's POV
I was in my room in the Barracks. I was meditating, focusing on the darkness around me. I let it flow through me making me stronger. I focused on my two slightly curved lightsaber hilts, and began to lift them.
As they floated around me, they activated. Both had midnight black blades.
"My lord," a gruff voice said behind me breaking my concentration. I turned around to see a wolf like creature that stood on its hind legs and had clawed hands. I recognized him as Lycon one of my generals standing behind me. "The republic senator is here."
"Good." I said getting up. "Guide their ship to landing pad 4. Then take a force of Druez warriors to meet them then bring them to the throne room."
"Yes, my lord." He said and turned to leave but stopped. "My lord, I'm not questioning your decisions but, are you sure it is wise to side with the republic?"
I sighed irritably.
"I don't like it any more than you do." I said. "But as much as I hate the republic and its Jedi, the separatists are worse."
"Of course, my lord." Lycon said. "But if they try anything. We. Will. Destroy. Them.
Orbit above Erebus, Republic Shuttle
Anakin's POV
"How do I look?" Padme asked gesturing at the purple dress she was wearing. We were in a shuttle in orbit of the planet Erebus. It was the capital of Fallen Star Empire.
"You look fine stop worrying." I said to her. She had been fussing around for the last hour or so making sure everything is perfect.
"How can I not worry!?" She exclaimed. "The Fallen Star Empire is Extremely large and powerful for being so young, and if they join they could change the war into our favor."
"Aren't you exaggerating a bit?" I asked.
"No, I'm not." She said. "The Fallen Star is only two years old, and yet it has territory about half as large as the republic."
"Wow." I said. "In only two years? How is that even possible?"
"They say it's their leader." Padme said. "He took control of, which used to be called the Black Star Empire, from a dictator Three years ago. After that, he spent a year building up its economy, then started to make alliances. In only two years he made his empire into a galactic power house."
"Impressive." I said.
"That's not the only thing. He is only 14 years old!" Padme exclaimed. "Imagine, Being the ruler of an empire of that size at the age of 14."
"And I thought you begin Queen of Naboo when you were twelve was impressive." I said.
Suddenly we heard the com activate.
"You are cleared for landing." A deep gruff voice said.
We entered the atmosphere. Erebus was a dark world with an atmosphere that blocked most sun light. On the surface is a jungle like world with thick trees and dense jungles with bioluminescent plants being the only source of light. We were guided to a landing pad in the planet's capital known as Hades.
After we landed we were greeted by a force of wolf like aliens, each equipped with DLT-20A blaster rifle.
"Greetings," said the lead wolf. "I am General Lycon of the Fallen Star Empire. Welcome to Erebus. I have been tasked to lead you to the throne room, and to provide you with any info you may require, no military of course."
Padme and I gave a short bow, then followed them off the platform.
"General Lycon?" Padme asked. "If you don't mind me asking, what species are you?"
He looked backed at us with a glare.
"I am a Druez." He said.
I looked at the guards.
"I thought that your empire used battle droids?" I asked
Lycon grunted.
"We do," He said. "But we will not say no to volunteers from our people."
When we entered the royal palace, we grimaced. It was really run down.
"Forgive the mess." Lycon said in a 'I don't really care what you think' tone. "But lord Ulfr thinks its stupid to spend so much money for the comfort of one man. He prefers to stay in the Barracks with his soldiers."
"He sounds like a great ruler." Padme said.
He smirked.
"The best."
We entered a large open room with a simple throne at the end with what looked like a teenager in a strange set of armor sitting on it. (I can't explain it. Just look up sith stalker armor or it's the armor on the cover.) On either side of him was a pair of battle droids. (look up Sentinel droids from the old republic.)
"Hello," Padme said politely. "I am Senat-"
"I know who you are." Said the kid, who I assumed is Emperor Ulfr, interrupting her. Though he sounded young his voice held power and authority of a king, but without the arrogance.
"I don't know how I can make this more plane. I don't like the republic, I don't like the Jedi either" He said and Padme was looking nerves and I felt anger build in me. "But, as bad as the republic is the separatist are worse."
I heard Padme give a relieved sigh.
"So, you're willing to join the republic?" She asked hopefully.
"No." he said. "But I will give you military support. As long as I have direct command of my troops not your Jedi."
I felt a little angry at that but held my tongue.
"If we need to coordinate an attack I will speak directly to the Jedi council." He said. "Do I make myself clear?"
Padme smiled and nodded and they shook hands.
Ulfr's POV
After they left I turned to Lycon.
"Send word to the Star Forge. Tell it to start production. I will head to Coruscant to speak to the Jedi council."
"Yes my lord" Lycon said. "I will also send word to the Black council to inform them of the alliance with the republic."
I nodded and started to expand my senses. Feeling the darkness and began to follow it.
"I know you're out there," I said aloud. "Darth Sidious."
