Chapter 7-Dark Reasoning
Darth Malgus watched from his window of the throne room, as he sat in his royal chair watching the airship with Princess Koyuki in it descending off in the distance, and the small fleet with her being redirected to another landing platform. He began to wonder what she would say to him upon their meeting? What she thought of his attack on two different places and crushing them both without mercy? Would she understand? Would she see him as some kind of monster now like others no doubt did? Maybe. Still, she had wished for this meeting, and Malgus wasn't going to deny an old friend after so many years apart.
"My Lord, the Daimyo from Spring Country has just arrived, and is walking with two of her samurai bodyguards into the pyramid," said one of his Sith Officers in the Comm. Towers.
"Good. See to it she is brought here and treat them with respect," said Malgus into the Comm. on his throne before turning it off.
"Do you want either of us here with you when she arrives?" said Hinata, as she along with Eleena walked into the room, and saw Malgus turn the throne around to face them.
"Of course. Why wouldn't I?" said Malgus while smiling down at them before walking down the steps until he was just a few feet away.
"Her bodyguards will be frightened from seeing my appearance," said Eleena seeing the Sith Lord's eyes narrow.
"Let them. They're opinions mean nothing to me. I love you Eleena. That is all that really matters," said Malgus seeing Eleena smile and looked to Hinata to see her nod.
"She's almost here," said Hinata having focused her eyes on the Spring Daimyo.
"Good," said Malgus before his servants came in with a table, chairs, plates, and other necessities for the inevitable meal that would come during the negotiations.
When Koyuki arrived in his throne room, she wore her best regal clothing, and headdress to signify her royal position. The two samurai bodyguards wore green armor with Spring Country's symbol on their armored shoulders, and swords at the ready at their waist. They were hesitant to be here, as they sensed the dark energies this building generated, which was a lot considering it was specifically designed to do just that, and they sometimes saw hallucinations for a few seconds on their way into the throne room.
The Spring Country Daimyo did too, but unlike her samurai bodyguards, the woman had made peace with the demons of her past, and had a much stronger will then years ago before meeting the Sith Lord when he was a boy. When entering the throne room, Koyuki saw Malgus sitting at a long dinner table of rectangular shape, and rose to properly greet her. Behind Malgus, she noticed the form of Hyuuga Hinata, who Koyuki recognized if only by reputation of being one of the few Main family members of the Hyuuga Clan out in the field, and on the other side of the Sith Lord was a blue skinned woman with two tentacle like things instead of hair. The Spring Country Daimyo clearly sensed her two bodyguards go on edge, as they had never seen anything like the woman before, and no doubt wondered what she was. Was she even human?
'Still, if this...woman is with Naruto, then she must be strong, and the fact Hinata isn't uncomfortable around her must mean something. Right?' thought Koyuki, as she met the Sith Lord halfway, and shook his hand while seeing Malgus was smiling a genuine smile at her.
"Koyuki, it has been too long," said Malgus before kissing the back of her hand and saw the woman smile at him.
"Roughly five whole years. You've grown much since I last saw you Naruto. Or should I call you by your rumored name...Darth Malgus, was it?" said Koyuki seeing the Sith Lord smile further.
"Veradun Malgus is my new name actually. Darth is more of a title to signify myself as a Dark Lord of the Sith," said Malgus seeing the samurai tense at the mentioning he was a Dark Lord.
"I see. I'm afraid I don't understand since I've never heard of the Sith. Perhaps you could help educate me on the matter," said Koyuki hearing the Uzumaki Sith Lord chuckle at her.
"Of course. Perhaps over something to eat? Nothing helps diplomatic talks more then the food in one's belly," said Malgus, as he saw her nod, and knew the trip over had been a bit draining.
"I agree. The trip was draining," said Koyuki, as she sat down at one end of the table, and Malgus did the same on the other while servants appeared from the sides of the room to help in the dispensing of the exotic foods around them.
"I hope the food is to your liking. As you can see, its not from this world, but it is good, and is not harmful in anyway," said Malgus, as he saw Koyuki try some of the meat from Naboo first, then fruit plucked from forests of Mandalore, and finally taste the Alderann wine he acquired during the conquest prior to burning that one city down right before his defeat at the hands of Revan's successor.
Her bodyguards wished to taste everything before hand, but Koyuki would have nothing of it, as she trusted the Sith Lord to be honest with her, and not poison the food given. He had already sampled some before she did, which proved in the woman's mind that it was not poisoned, and that his intentions were honorable.
"Its delicious. I've never tasted anything like this," said Koyuki while Malgus drank some of his own wine.
"Indeed. I've learned that the best tasting foods are not all located on a single planet," said Malgus before he told her of other worlds, where he had gone, and the battles waged in the war with the Republic while fighting for the old Sith Empire.
"I had no idea that there was so much beyond this world," said Koyuki, but in a way the ruler of Spring Country had suspected the ships in Malgus's fleet were advanced enough for it, and had experienced more then she could possibly imagine.
"There is so much more then this world could possibly imagine. I have seen such things with my own eyes. Eleena here was once a slave to a cruel Master before I freed her to become my lover," said Malgus while moving his hand to take Eleena's and saw Koyuki blush at that statement.
"Well...she is very beautiful and her blue skin has an exotic look that could turn the heads of almost any man," said Koyuki while seeing her guards were still eyeing Eleena with a great degree of caution.
"Thank you ruler of Spring Country. My race of people, particularly the females of my race are known for their exotic skin colors, and beauty to match our figures," said Eleena while loving the feel of Malgus's hand caressing hers.
"Lord Malgus, if I may be more direct in terms of these talks, I wish to know about your plans for your country, and what it could mean for mine?" said Koyuki seeing Malgus let go of Eleena's hand and focus back on her.
"As you know, my Empire is strong, but it cannot remain stagnant, and unmoving for that is how Empire's die. What I desire Koyuki, is to unite this world under my Empire, and I need your help to do it," said Malgus seeing Koyuki frown and her bodyguards tense.
"How do you need my help Lord Malgus?" said Koyuki seeing the Sith Lord slowly rise after finishing a portion of his meal and sipping some more wine.
"I need your country. I need to annex it into my Sith Empire," said Malgus seeing Koyuki gasp and her bodyguards draw their swords.
Eleena and Hinata remained unmoving from their positions.
"My country? The very country you freed from my Uncle's tyranny? Why?" said Koyuki before standing up and seeing Malgus slowly take a few steps towards her.
"Stay back dark creature! You may have been our country's hero once, but you've fallen from that grace, and we will strike you down!" said one of Koyuki's bodyguards to her right.
"I don't want to cause you harm Koyuki. I won't in fact. However, if you're two guards don't sheathe their weapons, I will kill them, and it will be painful," said Malgus seeing the two samurai getting ready to strike.
"No! Stop it! Lower your weapons. Both of you!" said Koyuki seeing them look at her and then at Malgus.
"But Koyuki-sama!" said the one to her left.
"Sheathe your blades. Both of you. Lord Malgus is merely asking me for something I have yet to have a reason in giving to him. I want to hear what he has to say that would make me consider his request," said Koyuki seeing them look at her now like she was crazy.
"But my Lady, he is a dark creature of the abyss, and cannot be trusted anymore," said the bodyguard to her right.
"You have both been against this meeting since I appointed you as my bodyguards for this mission. Be silent!" said Koyuki with authority in her voice that spoke of no more arguing.
"Thank you for hearing me out Koyuki. I trust by the time you hear what I have to say you will agree with the idea," said Malgus before he motioned for her to come closer and to walk with him.
She accepted.
"My country means everything to me Lord Malgus. You taught me that years ago," said Koyuki, as she walked with him out of the throne room to a glass covered balcony, and saw it was reinforced with a strange energy field.
"I know I did. You've embraced my teachings well. However, times are changing once more, and the problem here lies in the divided state this world has become in my absence. Think about it Koyuki. Look at this world before and after I left it for the stars. What was it like? Everyone on this planet was divided, fighting amongst each other over silly old grudges regarding occurrences centuries old, killing their neighbors for more power, and showing no unity as a species. I've seen other planets with less intelligent beings on them that have more civility to each other then this one," said Malgus seeing Koyuki nodding in some form of understanding.
"So you wish to unite this world under your Empire?" said Koyuki seeing Malgus smile further.
"Exactly! And its not like the world won't benefit. Look at my Empire as it is now. Can't you see what the world will be like under my rule. The elderly will live longer, the minds of the people will grow stronger, their bodies will be healthier, and the children will grow up to take what I have to the next level," said Malgus seeing Koyuki still being hesitant over the idea of giving him Spring Country.
"And you can provide those things for my people once Spring Country is yours," said Koyuki seeing Malgus nod.
"Yes! I've already done it with the people here in Wave Country. Didn't you see all the people from your airship? They are happier, healthy, smarter, and stronger then they've ever been. I can do the same to your people too. Everything that Spring Country has, I can make even better using my technology, and bringing about a new era of greatness," said Malgus, as he wanted her to see what the world would be like under his rule, and how he could make it great under his Sith Empire.
"What about me? I don't mind making movies again. In fact, I still do make them, but I am the ruler of Spring Country, and it would wrong of me to just let you have it even if the advances you claim are made there," said Koyuki while Malgus just laughed.
"I never intended to take you away from your rightful position in ruling Spring country Koyuki. Merely...altering the title a bit to show everyone that while you are still its ruler, I am yours, and that what is yours...is mine!" said Malgus seeing the woman not liking that part.
"And what about the other rulers of their respectful countries. I imagine not everyone is inclined to think the way you do in this matter," said Koyuki seeing Malgus sigh and look away from her.
"To be honest Koyuki, I'm being particularly nice when handling this world in terms of conquering it, and only because it is my home planet. With my large fleet of ships, the weapons they have, I could wipe out everyone on this planet, and start from scratch, I don't because of the people I know here, who I am hoping will help, and not turn against me like so many others have in the past. I am offering your people so much and all I ask in return is for their loyalty and trust. Already, the threat of Orochimaru, and the Akatsuki organization have been removed from this world thanks to me," said Malgus still seeing the unease Koyuki was having with the idea of the Sith Lord.
"People don't want to be ruled by a tyrant Lord Malgus," said Koyuki seeing Malgus sigh yet again.
"I may be a Dark Lord of the Sith, I may be something dark, but I am NOT without my honor, and I rule my Empire with a firm yet fair hand. Wave Country is proof of it!" said Malgus with an intensity in his eyes that almost made Koyuki almost take a step back.
"I know. I have seen it. But you can't just expect me to hand over my country to you. It would be irresponsible of me as its ruler," said Koyuki seeing Malgus smile slightly.
"I know. I simply asking you to inform them of it. Tell them what it is I want and what they get in return for being apart of my Empire because of it," said Malgus seeing the woman look away from his piercing eyes.
"And if they don't want to?" said Koyuki while dreading this question.
"I really don't want to answer that question Koyuki. I don't want to take your country and your people by force. I can and I will do that should things not turn out the way I want here with these talks about Spring Country's future under my rule," said Malgus seeing Koyuki looking out the window, seeing the massive fleet of ships flying all around her, and the different construction projects they were working on.
"I need time to think about this. Can you give me that?" said Koyuki seeing Malgus nod his head yes.
"Of course. You have three days. I have ordered rooms be prepared for you and your two guards to rest in while ordering a guide be assigned to show all three of you around Wave Country. I want you to see just how great my Empire has become here and what it would mean if this world was under my rule," said Malgus, as he took her hand, and kissed the back of it with a smile on his face while using the Force to give the subtle nudge to the woman's mind to think it over within his home.
"A tour would be nice. At least that way I can know what to expect while considering the offer and tell others what I've seen that would make them consider it too," said Koyuki seeing Malgus smile grow.
"You won't be disappointed my Lady," said Malgus, as he walked with her back to the throne room, and saw everyone was waiting for them.
"We are staying here tonight and will take a tour of Wave Country to see what the Sith Empire has to offer us," said Koyuki to her two bodyguards while they eyed the Sith Lord with caution.
"Is that a wise decision Koyuki-sama," said one of her bodyguards while unsure of how to handle this new development.
"Yes. Malgus wishes for us to see the greatness of the Sith Empire and what he wishes to share with our people in return for Spring Country. If I am impressed during my three days here, I will return to Spring Country to address the people, and share with them what I've seen so they can understand that such a transference will be the best for everyone," said Koyuki turning to see Malgus and the Sith Lord gave an appreciative nod to her.
"Two of my men will show you to your rooms," said Malgus, as he motioned for two Sith Knights to come forward, and escort them out.
"Are you sure this is wise my love?" said Eleena seeing Malgus shrug.
"Maybe. Maybe not. Doesn't matter. Having the willing praise of a Daimyo will make things easier when the time comes to make the same request of the other leaders," said Malgus simply.
"And if the others refuse?" said Hinata seeing Malgus walk up to his throne and sit down on it while staring at her with burning Sith eyes.
"Simple my dear sweet Hyuuga lover. We wipe out all who would oppose this change in the world. All of them," said Malgus darkly knowing there was a time to show restrain and a time to unleash one's fury.
"No doubt Konoha will want to hold out since the people there won't surrender you for what is sealed inside your body," said Eleena walking up the steps to his throne and sat comfortably on his lap.
Much to Hinata's irritation.
"That will be a campaign I will lead personally!" said Malgus before kissing her on the lips.
"And I will be right beside you," said Eleena with Hinata sitting on the opposite side.
"And so will I," said Hinata seeing the Twi'lek's surprised look.
"Why?" said Eleena with narrowed eyes.
"To ensure those worthy of our lover's mercy receive it. There are some in Konoha, who are worthy, and should be given the chance my love," said Hinata before kissing him with an intense passion that she knew Malgus loved to experience.
"If you say so. I'll trust your judgment when the time comes Hinata. However, if I sense any of them would betray me, they will die, and the order will not be overturned. Do you understand?" said Malgus seeing Hinata nod in understanding.
"Of course my love. Your word is law," said Hinata before she kissed him again while letting her thoughts invade his mind so he knew what she wanted next.
"Really? In that case, I order you both to come with me to the bedroom, and not leave my side for many hours," said Malgus lustfully at the two women.
"My Lord!" said Eleena, as she felt him wrap his arm around her waist, and had done the same with Hinata.
"If you two are really going to bond as my lovers and sharing my bed then this is for the best," said Malgus while groping Hinata's rear and got the woman to let out an "eep!" for his efforts.
It was going to be three long days before Malgus saw Spring Daimyo Koyuki and the Sith Lord was going to enjoy every single hour of each day with his two women.
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