Darth Nox's misadventure as a Jedi

*Inside Darth Nox's/"Master Yodette's" quarters*

Darth Nox talking to herself: Let's see how should I write this? I've never had to write a report to the Jedi Council before. If it were the Dark Council I were addressing I would start with a grandiose and intimidating statement, something like, "Darth Nox, conqueror of the living and the dead and keeper of the ancient Sith knowledge, demands your attention and respect upon reading this report." I can only imagine how that would read for a Jedi Council member, "Master Yodette, Barsenthor of the Old Jedi order, slayer of Sith, and keeper of ancient force techniques, demands your attention and respect upon reading this report." Yeah, that wouldn't work out too well; in the eyes of the self righteous Jedi I would come across as pushy, arrogant, and threatening. I need to come across as humble and kind with my opener.

*Several minutes pass and a humble and kind opener to her report doesn't come to mind. Darth Nox slams her fist on the table out of frustration*

Darth Nox: Come on Nox, you can do this; you have been able to play the nice Jedi role so far. Do it again with this report, even if it makes you sick to your stomach. I wonder if my rival Darth Sidious has a similar issue with playing the role of a nice old supreme chancellor.

Darth Nox started writing her report to the best of her ability.


To my fellow Jedi on the Council and the Republic Senate,

It is unfortunate that this news must come so soon after Padawan Tano's departure from the order but it must be said. It is with a heavy heart that I must report to you that representative Jar Jar Binks is dead.

*Darth Nox had to stop writing for a moment, unable to stop laughing at the last sentence she wrote*

It was about a week and a half ago when Queen Julia of Bardotta addressed the Senate, asking for help in solving a mystery, several Bardottan officials had gone missing. Out of all the Republic officials Representative Binks was the only one Queen Julia would meet with.


Nox's Flashback

Obi Wan Kenobi: Representative Binks? Why would the Queen of Bardotta request the presence of Jar Jar Binks?

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine: I'm afraid that she didn't say. But she impressed upon the senate the urgency of their situation. Several of the ancient mystics, the Degoyan Masters have gone missing.

Grandmaster Yoda: A strong connection to the force the Degoyans have, yet unlike the Jedi or Sith they are, intuition, knowledge, the harmony of the universe, they sense. Passively they connect with the force.

Darth Nox's thoughts: These Degoyan mystics remind me of the Voss. Perhaps they could be useful to me.

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine: I wonder why the Bardottans wouldn't want to send a Jedi Master to solve this mystery.

Grandmaster Yoda: Long ago, inducted into the Jedi Order Bardottan children were, however thieves the Jedi Order were named by the Degoyans.

Darth Nox's thoughts: So the noble Jedi aren't as noble as they purport to be. You are all fools and hypocrites. Say what you will about the Sith, Jedi, at least we stand by the morals that we claim to follow. I have more respect for the Jedi of my time; they were a truer representation of the light and worthy adversaries. Unlike you, they allowed anyone, regardless of age, experience, race, past, or status to join them and it was this diversity which made them stronger. They did not cower in fear or isolate themselves off from the rest of the galaxy when confronted with the Darkside; instead they actively fought for what they believed to be truth and justice. They had such audacity and courage that some of my Sith brothers, such as Lord Scourge, turned from the Darkside and embraced the Light, believing that it was stronger. I admit there have been occasional moments where I also found myself doubting. With the power of the Lightside, Jedi Knight Ben Quanobi was able to infiltrate Dromund Kaas and defeat our Emperor. With the power of the Lightside a strike team was able to infiltrate my infinite fleet and overpower both myself and my Wrath. It was the power of the Lightside which forced me to escape through time, abandoning all that I had previously built. Lastly it was the power of the Lightside which stripped me of my ability to tap into the near infinite pool of pain and suffering in the galaxy and marked me with this curse. It was during such times that I have secretly doubted the Darkside's strength but not anymore. Now that I see just how far the Jedi have fallen, my faith in the Darkside has been restored. You have become so blinded by your own self-centered righteousness that you don't even notice the presence of a Sith Lord among you. I will show you your weakness and destroy you from the inside and out. I will teach you a lesson that I once learned as a slave on Dromund Kaas, the strong will prevail and grow in power and the weak will be destroyed.

Obi Wan Kenobi: Chancellor, did the Queen specify that representative Binks go alone to Bardotta?

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine: I'm afraid she was quite specific.

Darth Nox: It would be unwise to send in a representative alone. If trouble were to occur I'm afraid that someone like representative Binks would be out of his depth.

Supreme Chancellor Palpatine: I agree, which is why I have contacted you. We await your decision.

*Palpatine closed the holochannel*

Obi Wan Kenobi: Are you volunteering to go on this mission Master Yodette?

Darth Nox/Master Yodette: If the Council agrees, then yes.

Obi Wan Kenobi: Oh we agree. *Said in his usual sarcastic tone*

Darth Nox's thoughts: I wonder what that's about. Just who is this representative anyway? None of the other Jedi want to go on this mission.

End of Flashback


Darth Nox: If I only knew what I was getting myself into.

Continuation of Nox's report:

Representative Binks and I made our way to Bardotta where we met with the Queen who told us the situation in greater detail. Or rather that's the way it would have played out if the Queen didn't send me away, I tried to sneak into the Queen's quarters but the guards were less than accommodating. I couldn't get any information about the case until the Queen was kidnapped and Jar Jar and I were standing before the Bardottan council. At the Council Jar Jar and I learned about an ancient prophesy which stated that if the queen wasn't returned within three days time the galaxy would fall to darkness. There was an ancient tunnel way that no one entered, as it was the place of worship for their devil. We followed this lead and entered the cavern. While exploring we got separated and Jar Jar managed to get himself kidnapped as well, fortunately I was able to track his communicator to his location. There I found that the Queen and the Degoyan Masters were to be sacrificed during a force ritual that removed their essence from their bodies. By the time I arrived the Degoyan Masters were killed. I managed to save Jar Jar but the ritualists managed to get away with the Queen. The cultists appeared to have an orb with them that was used to store the souls that were stolen.


Flashback

Inside the Republic shuttle as it makes its landing approach for the Bardottan palace. Jar Jar Binks was about to touch a button which was blinking.

Darth Nox's thoughts: What's he doing? The last time that idiotic Gungan touched a button he activated the ship's weapon systems and fired on a defenseless science probe.

Darth Nox: Do not touch anything!

Jar Jar Binks: Meesa not doin nothing.

Darth Nox's thoughts: There is no way this idiot was requested by a Queen.

Darth Nox: Representative Binks, I don't mean to presume but you are the representative that the Queen asked for? Correct?

Jar Jar Binks: Yup, the Queenee is meesa palo, me and the Queenee go way back.

Darth Nox's thoughts: We're doomed.

*On the Bardottan palace landing pad*

Bardottan chamber man: The Queen did not request your presence Jedi.

Bardottan chamber man 2: Your lightsaber please.

Jar Jar Binks: Meesa representative Binks of the Republic Senate *gestures toward Nox* and shesa with meesa.

Bardottan chamber man: Representative Binks you are an honored guest of the Queen follow me.


*Inside the palace before Queen Julia*

Julia: Representative Binks, I thought I asked that you would come here alone, why have you brought a Jedi?

Jar Jar Binks: Oh great Queenee, please forgive meesa thisa Jedi eesa my humble servant. Shesa come here to help meesa solve your troubles.

Julia: Very well, since representative Binks vouches for you, you are allowed to stay here. Wait for your master in the anterior chamber.

*Darth Nox was practically fuming but couldn't risk showing her actual emotional state before the Queen of Bardossa*

Darth Nox's thoughts: The nerve of this Gungan! Calling me his servant, that's more insulting than being called a Jedi. I am Emma Kallig, Empress Nox of the Sith and Zakuulan Empires. I have conquered legions, commanded fleets of ships, and tamed Sith apparitions, I have claimed the strongest power in the galaxy and made it my own, not even the Darkside can call me it's servant now, for I have become a master of all. If circumstances were different I would kill this Gungan where he stands for his insolence! Good Nox, good, harness that anger, let it burn inside you without showing on your face. *Nox starts quoting something in the Sith tongue* Tegu tu'iea arthe buti saud ir tu'iea cefa buti slonias. Let your heart be fire and your face be ice; that was one of the many lessons I've learned from being your apprentice, Darth Zash.


*In front of the Queen's chambers*

Darth Nox: I am here to see representative Binks.

Guard: The Queen said no interruptions.

Darth Nox's thoughts: Here we go again. This would be a whole lot easier if I could just shock them with lightning. How I miss good old fashioned murder and mayhem.

Darth Nox: You will let me through these doors. (waves her hand while speaking)

Guard: You ought to know better Jedi.

Darth Nox's thoughts: There resistance is good I'll give them that but there are only three beings so far that have proven impervious to my influence and these guards aren't one of them.

Darth Nox: I would if I were a Jedi, "Pro nuyak svistuis cahins tu'iea dondes aras xuolijas", (Through my broken chains your bonds are forged).

*Darth Nox entered Queen Julia's room with the guards apparently missing*

Darth Nox: Excuse the intrusion your highness but we really should talk.

Julia: No I will not excuse your intrusion. Where are the guards?

*Nox telepathically summoned them back to the Queen's chambers*

Darth Nox: They are, detained at the moment. I'm sure they will return shortly. Whatever you have to tell representative Binks you can tell me as well.

*The guards returned to Queen Julia's chambers and apologized for allowing the Jedi to elude them*

Julia: See what I mean Jar Jar the Jedi are deceptive.

Jar Jar: Julia Queenee justa let me handle this.

Julia: Very well Jar Jar I trust you, get her out of my sight.

*The guards, Jar Jar, and Nox left the Queen's quarters. Nox released the guards from her mind control by whispering in the Sith tongue, 'The force which breaks my chains breaks yours as well". Nox then spoke with Jar Jar privately.*

Darth Nox: Jar Jar, you are wasting our time and jeopardizing the mission, you have been with the Queen for over a day now, has she told you anything useful?

Jar Jar: That's what shesa was trying to tell me until you interrupted.

Darth Nox rubbed her head as though she was getting a headache.

Darth Nox: Look, here is a communicator; the Bardottans are really stringent on keeping us separated, contact me whenever you hear something.

Jar Jar: Okee day Master n Quanobi but only if Queenee thinks it's alright to tell you.

Darth Nox's thoughts: Kill me now.

*Jar Jar walked back into the Queen's quarters before yelling 'Master n Quanobi come quickly!'*

Darth Nox along with the other guards entered the room.

Jar Jar: Shesa gone! Oh. Queenee is gone! Oh, thisa bad, very very bad.

Guard: This room is entirely vacant. Our queen has disappeared like the others I must alert the council.

Darth Nox: How is this possible? The only entrance and exit way was guarded, how could the kidnappers have left this room without us knowing it?

Darth Nox's thoughts: It couldn't have been Sith sorcery or a Jedi technique, I would have known about it otherwise. Whatever the kidnappers did it rendered them completely undetectable to me. I must find answers; no one makes a fool of Darth Nox and lives to talk about it.


*Before the Bardottan Council*

Bardottan Councilman: There can be no doubt, the prophesy is being fulfilled as it was written. First the Degoyan Masters disappeared and now the Queen. If she does not return within three rotations I'm afraid that she will be lost forever and era of darkness will rise throughout the galaxy.

Darth Nox's thoughts: There was an ancient prophesy that an era of darkness would rise throughout the galaxy and I wasn't invited, lame.

Jar Jar: Oh great Bardotta council, please yousa must listen to meesa, Queenee Julia was my bombad palo for many years. Shesa knew that there would be troubles here that's why shesa calla meesa to help you in your time of need. Meesa taking my loyal helper, Master n Quanobi and we findin the Queenee and bringing her back to yousa.

*The councilmen started cheering after Jar Jar's speech.*

Darth Nox's thoughts: How can anyone take this Gungan seriously when he talks like that? Still there could be something of value behind this prophesy, ancient dark powers bring my heart a flutter with anticipation.

Darth Nox: Jar Jar, ask them about the origin of the prophesy. *Darth Nox had to hide her excitement*

Jar jar: Now, about the prophesy. Where does prophesy comin from?

Bardottan Councilman: They are the words of the Frungal Clan, they worshipped Bal Morral the ancient demon of our Faith. The ancient shrine is located underneath our present day temple far beneath the surface, it is a cursed place, an evil place, no one who enters it ever returns.

*Shivers of excitement ran up and down Darth Nox's spine*

Darth Nox: Then that is where we will be going first.

Jar Jar repeated Nox's words like a parrot before they traveled down to the ancient temple.

*Inside the temple*

Bardottan councilman: Here is your weapon Master Jedi, let us hope that you will not have to use it.

Darth Nox's thoughts: I hope I will; could help bring some excitement in my life.

*The trio make their way to the ancient catacombs where Jar Jar get's kidnapped, Darth Nox pursues the communicator signal.*

*In the lower levels where the Frungal Clan is sacrificing the masters Darth Nox watches a Degoyan get sacrificed.*

Darth Nox's thoughts: Force Drain huh? How quant, I was hoping for something more impressive.

Darth Nox: Jar Jar.

*Nox leaps onto the mouth of the sacrificial alter and fights the ritualists; barely holding her own in close quarters combat. Jar Jar can't see her from where she stands.*

Darth Nox's thoughts: I grow tired of fighting these opponents in close quarters, time to show these masked monkeys just who they are messing with.

Nox spoke in the Sith tongue as she channeled her hidden Darkside powers.

Darth Nox: Tu'iea ty sebecom nuyak ty. (Your strength becomes my strength). Death field.

*Nox's eyes glowed purple for an instant as a field of Darkside energy enveloped ten of her opponents, draining the life and force out of them and feeding into her own power.*

Another five opponents started attacking Nox when Jar Jar started sliding down the sacrificial slide towards Nox's position.

Jar Jar: Master nQuanobi get me out of here.

Darth Nox's thoughts: Jar Jar you bumbling fool, what kind of trouble have you gotten me into now?

Jar Jar was telekinetically being lifted off of the slide by Nox. Her channeling was soon interrupted by more enemies, forcing her to let go of Jar Jar while he was floating in midair. Jar Jar started falling toward the 'convenient' lava pit; barely having enough time to grab onto a ledge.

Darth Nox: Grab my hand.

Darth Nox's thoughts: A lava pit would be too convenient for this annoyance. I would much rather kill Representative Binks in a more private and intimate manner. (A memory of when she killed Overseer Harkun flashed through her mind and brought a slight grin to her face)

Nox pulled Jar Jar up before saying, 'Meesa need to save the Queenee.'

Darth Nox: Go! (Nox telekinetically and aggressively hurls the Gungan to the top of the cliff face where he followed in pursuit of Queen Julia.)

Darth Nox: Now, where was I? Oh yes, I was going to kill all of you ritualists for the trouble and pain you caused me. *Her voice sounded venomous and intimidating*

The five remaining at the bottom charged in towards Nox's position only to be telekinetically lifted up into the air, grasping their throats while choking, their gasps were interrupted by the loud snapping of their necks.

Darth Nox: It sure feels good to let loose every once and a while.

*Cut to the Bardottan palace*

Bardottan councilman: Once again they have gotten away! If they steal the essence of the Queen the galaxy will be cast in darkness.

Jar Jar: Meesa not a Bombad warrior but meesa swore to help you find Queenee with the help of meesa bombad palo, Master nQuanobi.

Darth Nox's thoughts: If he says bombad one more time I swear.

Darth Nox: Jar Jar I'd prefer you call me Master Yodette not Master nQuanobi.

Jar Jar: Okee day, Master nYodette.

Darth Nox's thoughts: Can't the guy just speak normally?


Nox's report:

I was able to track the orb to Zardossa Six, a nearby planet in the sector, once there Jar Jar and I began pursuing the kidnappers. Our first attempt to retrieve the queen failed, however we were able to track where they were going again. The queen was taken to the top of an ancient altar; it was our last chance to save the queen before she was sacrificed in the ritual. Towards the altar entrance we encountered what can only be described as stone gollums. I was able to defeat the gollums but not without losing representative Binks. One of the gollums was equipped with an energy weapon which struck Jar Jar with artificial lightning. I made my way to the top of the altar, fighting cultists along the way before facing a sorceress who identified herself as Mother Talzin. We fought and I appeared to win after destroying the orb. I say appeared to win because she disappeared into a puff of green smoke after I struck her with my lightsaber, I recommend staying cautious in case if she resurfaces again.

From, Master Yodette Quanobi


*Cut to the inside of a Bardottan shuttle where 'Master Yodette' and Jar Jar are speaking*

Jar Jar: Master nYodette how are we going to find the Queenee?

Darth Nox: Quiet Jar Jar I'm trying to think! Whoever kidnapped the Queen also has the orb with them; I can track the orb down if I'm allowed to concentrate.

Jar Jar: Oh, yousa big with the force.

Darth Nox's thoughts: Thank you captain obvious.

Jar Jar: Weesa make bombad team Master nYodette.

Darth Nox: Indeed. (Nox couldn't help but entertain murderous thoughts at that moment)

The ship landed and Jar Jar was anxious to leave.

Jar Jar: Master nYodette we must hurry, they have Queenee, shesa in great danger.

Darth Nox: Quiet Jar Jar, do not make me repeat myself! Tracking the orb requires concentration.

Nox's irritation and anger could be heard through her voice.

Jar Jar: Well meesa thinkin that using the force is takin too longa and they are getting away!

Darth Nox: You know what you are right; we should do it your way and run aimlessly through the streets. With our luck the queen would be dead by the time we find her.

Jar Jar: Er, okeeday Master nYodette, meesa seein your point.

Darth Nox: I see people, markets, streets…

Jar Jar: Yup, meesa see that from here to.

Darth Nox's thoughts: Does this Gungan ever shut up?

Darth Nox: I see crowds, wait a square, a market square, the sphere, and the queen. Let's go.

Jar Jar: Wait wait, meesa thought weesa not rushin in?

Darth Nox's thoughts: How stupid is he?

Darth Nox: That was before we knew where they were; now we can pursue.


*In the market square*

Darth Nox: This is the market square I saw in my vision.

Jar Jar: Meesa gettin a creepy feeling here.

Darth Nox: Center on those anxieties Jar Jar; let them fuel you, give you strength. I'm going to go topside for a better view, you keep a lookout down here.

Nox noticed Jar Jar running and followed in pursuit on the roof tops. Jar Jar turned around and started running in the opposite direction as about five cultists were chasing after him.

Nox's thoughts: Guess I should help him so he can keep track of the queen's position, what a pain.

Nox engaged the five cultists chasing after Jar Jar, using her rudimentary and academic knowledge of Makashi to defeat them, as she didn't want to risk Jar Jar seeing her Sith powers. Meanwhile Jar Jar took a different route in pursuit of Queen Julia, one which led Binks to cower behind a stonewall as a blaster turret was being used.

Jar Jar: Meesa afraid and angry but meesa must use those emotions to save Julia.

Jar Jar charged toward the turret right when Nox landed on top of the gunner, knocking him out.

Jar Jar: Master nYodette they went this way.

The pair gained some ground on the kidnappers but was stopped by another obstacle, a young beast master who commanded two large behemoths which were poised and ready to attack. "Master Yodette" was accidentally forced to drop her lightsaber when Jar Jar clumsily tripped into her.

Darth Nox: Imbecile, do you actually want Queen Julia to live?

Jar Jar: Meesa sorry.

Darth Nox: It's a little late for that, they are getting away.

The beasts interrupted Nox with a deafening roar.

Darth Nox was defiant in the face of adversity and yelled at the beastmaster.

Darth Nox: Do you honestly think your little pets scare me boy? Even without my lightsaber I can defeat them easily. These creatures are nothing more than insects to be crushed by the might of the force.

Darth Nox confidently approached the beasts with an outstretched hand and stern look. What wasn't being fought with muscle was being fought with mind and willpower. The beasts roared again as a feeble attempt to establish dominance over the Sith but Nox remained resolute and gave a chilling scream of power back, the beasts sprinted away out of fear.

Beastmaster: What are you?

Nox gripped the beast master telekinetically by the throat before throwing him hard onto the pavement.

Jar Jar: Queenee, meesa coming.

Jar Jar runs off as Darth Nox continues her interrogation.

Darth Nox: I am your worst nightmare; now tell me why you are stealing the living force?

Beastmaster: The shadow will come, the great mother, she will deal with you Jedi, you will see.

Darth Nox: Have a nice nap. *Shocks the beastmaster dead with Sith lightning* For eternity.


*Darth Nox catches up with Jar Jar.*

Jar Jar: Wow yousa macho big with the force, didn't know that Jedi could be so intimidating.

Darth Nox: I'm not like most Jedi.

*Darth Nox speaks with a merchant to get rides, she has to pay a high price for the mounts.*

Darth Nox: You have no idea how lucky you are that we are in a hurry.

Darth Nox's thoughts: Seriously, he has no idea.

*On the way to the altar Jar Jar makes loud obnoxious sounds*

Darth Nox: Jar Jar cease your unnecessary noises!

Darth Nox's thoughts: I have half a mind to rip out his tongue and serve it to him as a stew before gutting the Gungan myself.

(A grin fell on Nox's face as her dark fantasies started taking over)

Jar Jar: Meesa sorry Master nYodette, I'm just worried about the queenee.

Darth Nox: I understand your fears, you are concerned for the queen's well being, use that fear for losing the queen and anger over her kidnappers to give you focus.

Jar Jar: I will try Master nYodette. Whysa do you thinkin they need queenee so badly?

Darth Nox: As the spiritual leader of her people the living force inside the queen must be very powerful, whoever the great mother is she wants that power.

Jar Jar: Well weesa not letting her have queenee's force.

Darth Nox: Don't worry Jar Jar when we reach the temple I will take care of everything.

Jar Jar: And weesa good guys will triumph, right Master nYodette?

Darth Nox: Yes.


*They arrive a distance away from the temple/altar where they scout the area before approaching*

Darth Nox: I see the queen, the ritual has started, let's go.

Darth Nox and Jar Jar arrive at the entrance way where Jar Jar accidentally activates a stone Gollum.

Jar Jar: Oh boy, Master nYodette, Master nYodette we are in trouble.

Darth Nox: Jar Jar, get behind me.

Jar Jar inadvertently activates more stone Gollums, which get's Darth Nox angry.

Darth Nox: You fool, are you trying to kill us all?

Jar Jar: Master nYodette, meesa could use some help over here.

Nox threw Jar Jar up in the air, without really caring where he landed. She continued to fight the stone gollums using her lightsaber primarily, as she didn't wish to completely blow her cover as a Jedi. Jar Jar happened to land on one of the stone Gollums causing them to attack each other. When Nox was finished fighting with her set of Gollums she was surprised that the 'bumbling oaf' downed the other half.

Darth Nox's thoughts: How was this idiot able to down those Gollums? I've heard of getting lucky but this?

Nox then remembered what the daughter said about the nature of the force, specifically what she said about the father. "My father embodied the force before sentient thought came to existence."

Darth Nox's thoughts: Before sentient thought came to existence, that describes this Gungan perfectly, with my luck this idiotic Gungan is also the host for what remains of the father's essence. I should kill him and pin the blame on the Gollums, just to be sure that he isn't the Father's host, don't want to take any chances. Plus I wouldn't want Jar Jar to be a witnesses to my previously un-jedi like behavior. Jar Jar would only get in the way anyways and if he is killed I wouldn't have to worry about keeping up a Jedi appearance while fighting a powerful opponent. As added bonuses I might even be able to steal Mother's essence and brainwash the queen in the same way I did her guards. Worst case scenario being that I would have to kill the queen and blame it on a failed rescue attempt.

Darth Nox: Oh Jar Jar, one moment please. There is something that I have to get off my chest.

Jar Jar: Yes, Master nYodette?

Darth Nox launched a torrent of Sith lightning at Jar Jar the intensity of which left nothing but a charred corpse afterwards.

Darth Nox: There, I feel much better now. Thanks for the talk.


*Nox made her way up to the top of the stairs where Mother Talzin was waiting for her with crystal orb in hand. Upon reaching the top Nox sees that the last of the lenses was nearly in position for the ritual. Nox hurls Sith lightning at the object, utterly destroying it*

Darth Nox: Oops, did I just break your little toy? I've had my hand in a couple of rituals before but I must say that this is the first time I've seen light used as a catalyst. So you must be the one they call Mother, not quite what I expected.

Mother Talzin's thoughts: Who is this force user that dare interrupts my ritual? Her essence smells like that of a Jedi's but she used Sith lightning freely. Her true nature is well hidden but can be felt with my magic, it is a powerful aura that is darker than night itself.

Mother Talzin: Who are you?

Darth Nox: I know that you were using your power to search my essence just now. I have no qualms revealing my real identity to a dead woman. I am Emma Kallig, in another time I was feared across the galaxy as Darth Nox, Empress of Zakuul and the Sith Empire. I am here to challenge your authority as one of the most powerful beings in the galaxy.

Queen Julia whispering to herself: No, no, it can't be, Master Yodette was a Sith all along?

Darth Nox didn't ignite her lightsaber, as she sensed that this fight would be a contest over who had greater command and mastery over the force.

Mother Talzin's thoughts: I must end this fight quickly; I don't like the look in her eyes, they are the eyes of someone that is confident that they will win.

Mother Talzin summoned five Dathomiri night sister ghosts which held Darth Nox in place as she launched a torrent of green lightning at the Sith lord. So much power was released so quickly that a force maelstrom occurred around Nox's position, enshrouding the Sith with green mist and pummeling her with rocks and debris.

Mother Talzin: Your power is no match for my magic. (She stated confidently)

Mother Talzin then used the crystal in an attempt to remove the Sith Lord's essence from her body. A green beam struck Darth Nox and pulled out a force essence that was not her own, then another and another. More and more spirits were being extracted from Nox at an ever-increasing rate until the crystal started to crack and exploded. The spirits that were now freed from the crystal changed in color from green to purple and were aggressively being pulled back into Darth Nox, whose appearance rapidly changed. Her body was enclosed in darkness, giving her the appearance of a living shadow, her eyes and hands glowed a menacing shade of purple, lightning arced across her fingers, the Darkside en-clothed her once again, manifesting itself as an aura of crimson red, and now green mist encircled her feet as part of Mother Talzin's magic was absorbed into her. An army of Sith and trapped souls appeared behind her, astral projections of the countless many she had devoured using her force walking ritual. The environment also began to rapidly change, as the stars were quickly blotted out by black thunderclouds and lightning struck the ground. The sounds of thunder crashed all around them, making the land itself seem to rumble and roar to Darth Nox's power.

Queen Julia saw the stars blotted out by the clouds and thought to herself; "This is the end, the prophesy has come true, the galaxy has been cast in darkness."

Darth Nox: Magic is only an illusion, what I have is actual power.

Darth Nox's voice mixed in with the sound of thunder causing all who heard it to cower in fear.

Mother Talzin launched another barrage of green lightning at Darth Nox only to have the attack casually swatted away towards a stone monolith, causing it to explode. Darth Nox then summoned lightning from the sky towards Mother Talzin's position. Mother Talzin turned into green smoke and barely escaped the attack. Darth Nox took note of Mother Talzin's green mist form and immediately cast a death field where Mother Talzin escaped. More of Mother Talzin's magic was being ripped away from her and pooled subserviently at Nox's feet in the form of a green fog.

Mother Talzin conjured a sword of magic and charged towards Darth Nox only to be stopped telekinetically with the force.

Darth Nox: On your knees!

Mother Talzin tried to refuse the Sith Lord's command but couldn't, her magic betrayed her and now served Nox. Mother Talzin fell to her knees, disgraced by the power and dominance of the Sith Lord.

Darth Nox: Your knowledge, your power, all that you are is now mine!

Mother Talzin was telekinetically lifted into the air, her body unable to move. Darth Nox's appearance and power now terrified the once prideful Dathomiri witch, in her final moments she screamed before dissolving into green smoke and disappearing with a powerful green explosion. Darth Nox convulsed a little, as she readjusted to Mother Talzin's unique magic and power. Nox noticed something different; her connection to the Darkside had been restored by Mother Talzin's power, she could now sense the pain, anger, fear, and suffering across the galaxy and savor it like a fine wine. Nox also checked to make sure that Master Yodette's curse was still in effect, it was.

Darth Nox's thoughts: So much death and suffering, if Vitiate were alive now there would have been nothing to prevent him from achieving godhood. It feels good to have my full power restored to me with the added bonus that Master Yodette's Lightside mark will continue to trick the Jedi.

Darth Nox walked towards Queen Julia and was now standing in front of her, the Sith's appearance remaining as that of pure darkness.

Darth Nox: Now, what to do with the Queen of Bardossa? I can't have you tell others that I am a Sith but it would also look bad for 'Master Yodette' if you died on me. Got any ideas?

Queen Julia: Why you vile piece of filth! You would hold my life ransom to keep your secret! You're better off killing me; I would never work to further your evil goals.

Darth Nox: You, resist against me? You are tied up and bound to a sacrificial altar and have been a witness to my power firsthand, there is nothing I can't achieve, all that I want I can get for myself, what can you do?

Queen Julia remained silent and resolute in the face of evil.

Darth Nox: That's what I thought, nothing, and do you know why? It is because you are weak, and the weak are nothing more than stepping stones for the strong. If I learned anything from this mission it's that you and your people are nothing more than puppets to be used and abused by those that are stronger than you. No, I won't kill you but you won't tell a soul my secret either. Your fate will be worse than death as you will be forced to serve my will, a prisoner in your own mind.

Queen Julia: No, no, I won't let you!

Darth Nox ignored her statement and started chanting in the Sith tongue, "Pro nuyak svistuis cahins tu'iea dondes aras xuolijas", (Through my broken chains your bonds are forged). Ordinarily Emperor Vitiate's technique would suffice but Nox wanted to be sure there would be no hope of turning Queen Julia back, the Sith Lord commanded one of many Sith spirits to en habit the Queen completely taking over her mind. Julia's eyes glowed purple as another voice spoke out of her.

Queen Julia in a Trance/The other voice: I am Darth Rasius, commander, in life I served you in the Alliance and in death I am tethered to your will, what do you command of me?

Darth Nox: You will take over the body of Queen Julia and assume her identity, serving as my eyes and ears in the Bardottan kingdom. You must tell no one that I am a Sith, and leave no trace that you are possessing the Queen. If you suspect that you are compromised you are to kill the Queen and return to me. One final thing, allow your host to see and hear what unfolds; I want her to realize what has been done to her.

Darth Rasius: I understand, commander.

Darth Rasius/Julia used the force and let herself down from her shackles. Queen Julia's eyes returned to their normal hue as the Darth's power settled inside her.

Darth Nox: Come Queen Julia, we must get you back to your people.

Queen Julia: Right away Lord Nox.

End of Flashback


Inside Darth Nox's quarters she received a secure channel from Darth Malevolen.

Darth Malevolen: My lord, I regret to inform you that the Togrutan Padawan has escaped.

Darth Nox: What happened Cadnus? Was the Padawan too strong for you?

Darth Malevolen: Do not mock me Nox! It was our old enemies, Kira, Yodette, and Ben Quanobi, they rescued the Padawan before I could get to her. They have gotten stronger.

Darth Nox: Well, that's unfortunate. This is the point where you give me some good news to offset my sour mood correct?

Darth Malevolen: Yes my lord, operation rising phoenix is going as planned. The Jedi only destroyed a handful of the Separatist clone factories and out of the army being produced I have siphoned off the clones that are capable of using the force and have trained them to be our lethal strike force. Per your command I have also begun creating clones of you my lord, one shows promise as being a suitable vessel for your essence should you die.

Darth Malevolen's thoughts: If my lord requires such a cheap trick to survive I will kill her myself. I can't serve a master who has become too weak to wield me.

Darth Nox: Good, you may return to Separatist space Cadnus, I have no more need of you on Coruscant.

Darth Malevolen: As you command my lord.


Author's notes: To try something different I've decided to interact with the characters.

Author: So, uh, Darth Nox, congratulations in defeating Mother Talzin and stealing her power. Also thanks for taking care of Jar Jar; I'm sure many Star Wars fans are grateful for that. So what are your plans now? Are you concerned that your three Jedi enemies have grown stronger and rescued Ahsoka Tano from your Wrath?

Darth Nox: Hmm, not in the slightest.

Author: Really? Why is that?

Darth Nox: Because I'm going to threaten a certain author to write his story so that I win.

Author: Wait, you can do that?

Darth Nox: The power of the Darkside is a pathway to many abilities some consider unnatural.

Author: Wait Nox, think this through, if you kill me the story ends.

Darth Nox: I didn't say anything about killing you. You are far more useful to me as one of my puppets, with you on my side I would be the ultimate power in the galaxy. Pro nuyak svistuis cahins tu'iea dondes aras xuolijas. You are going to write the story so that I, Darth Nox, will win.

Author in a trance like state: I am going to write the story so that Darth Nox wins.

Master Yodette: Hold it right there, Darth Nox, we aren't going to let you win that easily.

*Master Yodette uses the Lightside of the force to free him from Nox's influence*

Master Ben Quanobi: Are you alright?

Author: My head still feels a little cloudy but I think I'm alright. It's a good thing that you showed up when you did, another moment and your destinies would have been sealed.

Master Kira Quanobi: Author or not it's your fault for talking with Darth Nox alone; you should have us around next time.

Author: Thanks Kira, I'll remember that next time.

Darth Nox: How did you three know that the Author was in trouble?

Master Yodette: We sensed a great disturbance in the force.

Darth Nox: Of course you did.

Darth Nox's thoughts: Looks like I won't be able to take control of the author directly, the story itself works to protect him. I guess I'll have to do my best to get on his good side.

Darth Nox: Look author, sorry for what happened earlier. When a Sith Lord sees an opportunity to further her goals she jumps on it. You understand right?

Master Yodette: Give it up Nox; you will never get on his good side now that you tried to make him into one of your meat puppets. Besides I don't think the readers would like to read a Star Wars story where the villains win in the end.

Darth Nox: Oh really? What about Revenge of the Sith?

Author: Too soon Nox, too soon. There are still some major plot points to cover before we get to that point in the Star Wars timeline.

Darth Nox speaks directly to the Author.

Darth Nox: Look maybe we started off on the wrong foot but that isn't any reason why we can't still be friends. Think about it, if you ally yourself with these Jedi you will have to concern yourself with rigid moral codes and doctrine, boring. However, if you ally yourself with me, the galaxy is yours to command. Whatever you wish to happen in the galaxy I can make it happen, your vision will become our vision, what do you say?

Author: Look, the truth of the matter is I like all of you and the story I write will reflect that. You will all have your moments of triumphs and failures and each of you will grow stronger in character and power as the story continues. Darth Nox, I couldn't have asked for a better main villain, you are cunning, ruthless, and powerful. You challenge the heroes to improve, expand, and grow closer as a family. As for Yodette, Ben, and Kira I couldn't have asked for a better heroic trio for my story, I greatly admire your bravery and selflessness.

Darth Nox: Ok ok, enough of this sentimental stuff. In all seriousness who are you really hoping will win team Nox or team goodie to shoes?

Author: I just said that I liked you both. If you want fans why don't you ask the audience what they think?

(Whisper to audience: As much as I like Darth Nox I ultimately want the Jedi heroes to win)

Darth Nox: I heard that!

Author: Oh darn. See you next time.