Answers to reviews:
Spectacular Webhead 11: Hmm, good choices but I haven't decided who would be a good voice actor for teenage Jayden Shan. For adult Jayden, it would be Benedict Cumberbatch.
Guest02957: Yeah, I'm going to try and develop the romance this time instead of rushing it like I did in the original. I want it to start from them disliking one another, to mutual respect, to attraction that turns into love.
Spiral-Voltron-Zero0Q1: Thanks.
C.E.W: Nope.
"Welcome to Dathomir, Jayden." Dooku announced as he and Jayden sat in one of Dooku's ships, heading to the planet of Dathomir so Dooku could find another assassin to replace Ventress. Jayden was a little worried he was going to be replaced, but Dooku reassured him that this assassin won't be as strong as Jayden can be if he remains on the path Dooku set him on.
Despite his brewing hatred after what Sidious did to him, Jayden felt reassured but was still suspicious. he knew that there can only be two Sith, a Master and an Apprentice, no more no less. So for now he'll keep an eye out and watch.
"What do you know of Dathmor, Jayden?" Dooku asked, curious in his Apprentice's answer.
"Dathomir, nicknamed the 'Rancor planet,' was a remote, neutral planet in the Quelli sector and the home of the Nightsisters, Nightbrothers, Blue Coral Divers Clan, Singing Mountain, and the Howling Crag." Jayden said, remembering that from various archives.
"Yes." Dooku nodded. "The planet, bathed in blood-red light by its central star, had numerous continents that were overrun with vegetation, forests, and swamplands. This planet has an immensely strong presence with the Dark Side of the Force, just like Korriban. The swamps of this world belong to the Nightsisters. Be wary of them, my young Apprentice. They can be deadly. After all, this world is where Ventress came from...and even Darth Maul himself."
The ship soon arrived at Dathomir and Jayden's eyes widened upon seeing the blood-red planet. He could feel the Dark Side coming from it as they entered the planet's atmosphere and landed outside a fortress where various Nightsisters, including the one called Mother Talzin, awaited their arrival. Once the ship landed and opened it's door, Dooku and Jayden stepped out.
"Mother Talzin." Dooku greeted formally with his hands behind his back. Jayden eyed his surroundings warily, his hood over his head, mask on as he looked at the nearby Nightsisters watching.
"Count Dooku." Talzin greeted Dooku back with a bow. "And is this your Apprentice? Darth Khan?"
"Yes." Dooku said and looked at his Apprentice who bowed in greeting.
"Come, we have much to discuss." Talzin said and led the way as Dooku and Jayden followed, surronded by various Nightsisters. Jayden could feel the eyes on him and it made him twitch a little but he resisted the urge to grab his Lightsabers.
Entering the fortress of the Nightsisters, they came into another room that Jayden could sense was filled with black magic and who knows what else. As they walked, Dooku spoke up to the leader of the Nightsisters.
"Thank you for receiving me, sister. I believe the old alliance can again be what it once was. You would only have to pledge your clan's allegiance to the Separatists' cause. We could certainly use the power of the Nightsisters against the Jedi."
"Such a generous offer, Count." Talzin said and Jayden couldn't detect whether she was being sarcastic or nor, nor could he sense any lies from her. "But our loyalty is only reversed for only each other. The only reason I am aiding in your search for a new assassin is because, long ago, you chose to help me. After this matter is revolved, I hope our paths never cross again."
"As you wish, sister." Dooku said in a tone that Jayden knew meant his master wasn't pleased at the Nightsisters not swearing their allegiance to the Separatists.
Entering a room with a long table, Dooku took his seat as Jayden stood beside with his arms behind his back, watching as Talzin used magic to fill up a cup for Dooku. Jayden was almost amazed but kept his feelings and thoughts to himself.
"Drink." Talzin beckoned Dooku. "You must gather your strength after such a long journey." Talzin took a seat. "Tell me, have you or your Apprentice heard the tale of the one called Darth Maul?"
Dooku shared a look with his Apprentice before he answered for both of them. "We have. He was slain on Naboo by Obi-Wan Kenobi."
"A few still remain in his bloodline." Talzin revealed, catching Dooku's interest. "The men dwell on the far side of Dathomir. What if I could provide another of his kind?"
"A warrior of the same calibre?" Dooku asked with interest. Darth Maul had been a very skilled warrior in his time as a Sith years ago. He even killed Dooku's former Jedi Apprentice Qui-Gon Jinn. To have someone with the same skills as Maul himself...
"Yes." Talzin grinned before her tone took on a warning one. "But I must warn you, men are easy to acquire, hard to control."
"With my last assassin, Asaji Ventress, dead, the Jedi's attacks against me increasing, and my Apprentice fighting in this war mostly, procuring a new personal assassin is essential." Dooku said after thinking it over. Ventress was dead, the Jedi tried attacking him, Jayden was leading the Separatist forces next to General Grievous and the Separatist leaders.
"Very well, it shall be done, my Lord." Talzin said with a smirk. Jayden didn't like this. He had a bad feeling about it but didn't say anything. He had already been punished by Darth Sidious and spent the last few days recovering from that, he didn't want to be recovering for the rest of this war.
After everything was said and done, Dooku and Jayden boarded their ship and took off from Dathomir.
"Tell me, Apprentice, what did you think of this little visit?" Dooku asked, curious in his Apprentice's thoughts.
"I don't trust the Nightsisters, Master." Jayden said instantly. "They seem to be...untrustworthy. Plus, this planet and the Nightsister clan was where Ventress came from. it could be possible they will create this new assassin to kill you."
Dooku hummed. "We shall see, my Apprentice. We shall see. For now, I have a task for you." Dooku pressed a button which brought up a hologram of a map with a temple of some kind. "The Jedi are in control of a vital outpost on the jungle planet of Devaron, a temple. The Temple of Eedit serves only as a front for the military operations of the is essential that we seize the temple if the separatists ever hope to take control of that corner of the galaxy. You shall go to Devaron and take what is rightfully ours. If the new assassin is worthy enough, I will send him to join you and prove himself to us."
Jayden didn't like that but he nodded. "Yes, Master."
The battle for the temple of Eedit was going well. Jayden lead his forces into battle and was slaughtering any Clone Trooper in his path. He deflected various blaster shots while using the Force to kill his enemies in front of him. Two Jedi were up ahead at the doors of the temple, guarding and protecting it. Jayden sensed pure hatred as a ship flewoverhead and landed not too far from the battle before a male Zabrak got out of the ship.
"So that's the new assassin." Jayden muttered as he sensed the pure hatred in this being who charged forward with a axe in hand, shove droids aside. Jayden paid no attention to him as he battled the two Jedi, easily parrying their Lightsabers with his own two.
Jayden allowed the Jedi Master to engage the male Zabrak as he dealt with the Apprentice and easily killed him with a stab through the stomach with his Lightsaber. jayden watched the life leave the Jedi before watching the body drop and turned to see the Jedi master fall dead at the feet of the Zabrak...who was now looking at him.
"Jedi." He hissed.
Jayden's eyes narrowed before he clenched his hand and the Zabrak grunted before he began to choke and clutched at his throat. Jayden walked forward as he lined his lightsaber with the assassin's throat.
"Do i look like a Jedi to you?" Jayden glared down at him. "I'm sure Master Dooku has informed you of my presence here?"
Savage now realised this was Dooku's Apprentice, the one Dooku had strictly ordered him not to harm in anyway...now he saw why. Savage was able to get a nod out before the pressure on his throat was released.
"Don't make that mistake again, assassin." Jayden warned before he walked away. "Inform our Master of our victory here. I have other matters to attend to. Welcome to the Separatists...Savage Oppress."