"Acceptance amongst friends! With the Wild Force trying to do their best to make the Republic their home, there enemies have begun to set root in the politics as well details of the Separatist alliance. With Evil's intentions of slowly trying to turn this army into his, he plans on corrupting Dooku's most deadly assassin Asajj Ventress. So he may further learn about the so called 'dark side' as well study it so he may know how it works as well if he could master it, or better yet counter it once he one day betrays Dooku and takes over."

On Serenno

On the sith home world of count Dooku, on the other side of the planet was that of Lord Evil's castle. In a training room was that of Lord evil, out of his armor as well showing off his bare body which was fit. He had some scars across his body along with that of marks on him which represent that of him being shot in the chest as well surviving, grabbing that of a small handle. It was a blade which was taken from one of the commando droids that were used to kill clones as well fight off against skilled fighters. Looking at the doors, they quickly open to show several programed commando droids in which they were armed with sidearms as well their blades. Evil, spins the dagger as he aims it at them as the droids quickly get into battle stance ready for the leader. Charging right at the grey haired man, Evil quickly dodges left to right watching out for their attacks as well deadly strikes. He saw how they moved swiftly as Evil practiced wielding the blade to avoided the attacks as well making sure to not let up, on the other side was Headcase who's body right now was half constructed with the crystals he foraged as well the other villains watching the demonstration.

Hoodlum: "So this is what our esteemed leaders does, practices sword to sword with robots. While were working with a Dracula look alike and his banshee sidekick."

Crossing his arms a bit disappointed with this is what Evil has been practicing, reprogramming the droids to fight like different types of warriors from Jedi to sith, as well to different types of alien cultures from across the sector. They watched as how one of the commando's came behind with a swing in which Evil takes him from the side and slices it's head off.

Outburst: "I prefer were we are now, such as being somewhat a squad for Dooku. Taking out clone bases as well coming up with plans to taking on those animals and Jedi, really gets my fire burning."

Emitting a small like burn from his right hand to which he wanted to destroy them, however Headcase remained silent watching how Evil was dismantling the commandos. Parts were flying off the droids as Igor, being a brute claps at the sight enjoying the show as they soon hear the doors slide open which show that of the apprentice of Dooku Asajj Ventress. The four could see her cold like eyes looking at them trying to see if they had anything to say to her, they remained silent as the woman walked over to observe the fight.

Asajj Ventress: "What exactly are you all doing? Watching your master train to show you how to kill like obedient servants."

Making a remark at them as they merely stayed silent as well could take her on, however they kept their cool as they continued to watch how Evil was still doing the same thing. Ripping apart commando droids as Ventress witnessed it, she has seen many men shirtless as well that of scars such as them being of clones she tortured. Though there was something off with Evil, whenever she saw him he would always be in his suit along that of having a menacing type appearance. That wasn't the case however, seeing now he was right now demonstration of his strength without needing of weapons or protection.

Headcase: "I had just informed him of the modifications to his armor, they are being implanted right now. He wanted to practice his skills with a blade, if you like you can go in. We won't stop you."

Guiding his left hand to the door for her to enter, Ventress thought of it as a threat seeing if she might take the challenge. Looking in the room she witnessed of all the droids being defeated, as well him breathing in softly. Turning her attention at Evil she soon see's one of the droids coming up on it's feet, pulling out the blaster the leader quickly hurl the blade right into the droid's head for it the blade to sink into the machine's head. Not exactly afraid, she could tell that his awareness was close to being alert to not being taken by surprise. Deciding to entertain this face, she walks into the room as Evil notices her and chuckles at the sight of her entering looking at the destroyed metal.

Lord Evil: "Ventress, you should have called. Was in the middle of hacking some of your Techno union toys, they still harder metal onto them if they would survive a cut like that."

Asajj Ventress: "They were made to handle clones as well Jedi, not men from other worlds who can make them look like weaklings."

Keeping her attitude as Evil waved a finger at her taking the comment, looking back at his teammates he gestures them with his red pupils for them to go about their business and let him as well the sith assassin have a moment to themselves. Asajj watched them go as she was curious of what his intentions would be for her.

Asajj Ventress: If your trying to show off, your not exactly the type to do so. As well the fact that underneath the armor, as well that sadistic side of killings clones. Your just a man."

Looking at him seeing how he was nothing special, Evil merely nodded to that not ashamed to it as he grabs the side of the blade in the commando's head. Taking a look at Ventress, he shows a smirk as he hurls the knife as Ventress stops it in a instant, she used the force to make sure the tip of the blade didn't harm her face.

Lord Evil: "But, we are the same. Tools, for the destruction of the republic as well Jedi. And like all tools, they will be bound to break. If not pushed to their natural limits."

Describing both her as well himself seeing how they worked for the same master, along that of serving to Dooku at his beck and call. Ventress, sends the blade to the ground in a sign of anger from being called a tool as she pulled out one of her lightsabers. Seeing as how he could handle himself against a group of droids, he would have not trouble with the likes of her.

Asajj Ventress: "If you believe that, then we should see which one of us can be more, precise in cutting down a threat."

Gesturing him as she throws one of her lightsabers to him, Evil catches it and looks at the craftmanship. From the books he was able to find as well Jedi that he had injured or made sure that they could never wield a lightsaber again. All lightsabers would be hand crafted to fit the wielder, like if it was theirs and theirs alone. He could somewhat feel the hatred as well rage that course through her, lighting it up he saw the red saber ignite as well shinning. He spins it around as it sounded like a humming sound, looking at Ventress he points the lightsaber at her merely smiling at the woman.

Lord Evil: "There's a warning on earth, that most people try to express the hardest to inform children. To never let them play with sharp objects, due to the fact they could hurt others or themselves. Can you say the same, when you give something like this to the likes of me?"

Asking her making Ventress not amused as he toyed around with her weapon, spinning the lightsabers together the two soon clashed making sparks fly. They saw how their was a killer like expression coming from one another as they soon began to attack each other with the red lightsabers, avoiding each other they could feel the rush as well adrenaline from each other. This continued as the two were moving across the room trying to up one another, however they couldn't as they got into another standstill.

Asajj Ventress: "You try to act like your better, but I sense there is more in you. A darkness. that is jealousy of others. That they are remembered instead of you, that you crave to be known as a feared threat, which for me your not."

Trying to get into his head the same way he had been trying to get into hers, however the villain merely nodded accepting that fact. He soon spins around and sidekicks her making Ventress move across the side, however she flips to the side and back into her position of defending herself.

Lord Evil: "And what of you? From what I can feel from this, is being alone. Losing loved ones, such as your former master."

Bringing up a memory which Evil didn't understand how he could learn about it, a memory as well past life that she tried to get away from. This lead to Ventress charging at him getting more aggressive with her attacks as Evil watched how she moved her saber in a aggressive like manner. As this continued, the two continued to block as well attack one another as this is what Evil wanted to see. Letting out that dark side of her as well of emotions she had kept hidden since her time being a servant of count Dooku.

Lord Evil: "Not exactly hard after trying to learn about your associates, such how you had to learn those moves from a Jedi master. Such as one that was abandon on a planet where a Jedi master by the name of Ky Narec, a Jedi abandon who took you in. Like a father finding a daughter all alone with no one to go to."

Continuing his talk as the words kept going through Asajj like if it was blaster bolts, however the more he had continued to speak the more her attacks became more lethal as the intent to silence him. Quickly enough she disarms him and quickly force pushes him into the wall out of rage as she let out a angered yell as he could feel the hatred from her, taking back her lightsaber as well rushed over to him and points the tip at his neck.

Asajj Ventress: "Do not, speak to me like I'm a runt. You know, nothing of what I've been through."

Looking directly at his eyes, the two shared a expression of silence not backing down. Before anything, the door slide open showing that of Count Dooku himself as the two looked at the sith lord. The two quickly bow showing respect as the grew haired old man saw that of the small fight he had witnessed to see his apprentice win the battle.

Count Dooku: "I trust, that Ventress didn't humiliate you. As well that shows with all your abilities as well intelligence. The dark side, will always be superior."

Lord Evil: "If you didn't come, I would have taken her down. However, we are all allies. So let's not kill one another."

Speaking at him as the two sith lords remain quick by his cockiness to which Dooku pulled out a small hologram, it showed that of that of a separatist ally. His species was that of a recently defeated admiral Trench, they were called the Harch. Arachnid like beings who were considered deceptive, dangerous and above all deadly when it game to tactics of war.

Count Dooku: "After the lose of one of our Admirals, who is now in care along with getting cybernetic repairs. The Harch are beginning to doubt that if it's wise to remain with us, my master desires you two to travel to planet and convince their leader, Barako. To remain with us, if not. You know what to do."

Explaining of the mission they are required to do as they both bowed their heads to him, Ventress follows her master while giving Evil a death stare as the leader of the villains merely waves at her. As this happened, coming from the shadows was that of Hoodlum who came in like a shadow. Rising from it, he turns to Evil seeing the cunning smile coming off the silver hair man seeing the two leave.

Hoodlum: "The saying is that 'you mess with fire, your going get burn'. Also applies to women who have deadly skills as well piercing blue eyes that might make men want to kill themselves then date her."

Warning him about that it was dangerous to try and tool with her, however this is what he wanted. Bring out her rage, bring out most of the things that she has hidden to which quickly enough. Sooth her into his grasp as well give him her trust, as well slowly becoming a member of the Masters.

Lord Evil: "I know, but when it comes to women like her. Wouldn't you want to be burned?"

Asking him to which Hoodlum didn't want to answer, though right now Evil needed to get ready as he had to get dressed for this. Seeing how that he needed to look like a full fledge member of the Separatists then just a weapon for Dooku, in which he needed to have some style to meet the Harch.

Above the planet of Secundus Ando

Flying straight towards the clear sky based planet, Evil's ship soon landed in the center of the populated city of the home world. Rachnaroia, It was around nighttime when they had arrived as the people who were coming out of the palaces was the leader of the Ranch that represented the individuals that pledge themselves in the Separatists. Barako, walked out with his own guards as well wore that of dark blue as well grey and holding spears as they looked ready to handle any threat that might come their way. The ship's door opened to it revealing three figures coming out, the first was Evil wearing that of a darken purple suit with a skull tie that was dark yellow, along that he had his hair comb to the side looking clean. Ventress, was wearing a navy based dress as well had her lightsabers on her waist as the clothing was a mixture of her usual attire and that of being ready for a gathering. The one in the back was Igor, who had a bowtie as well a sleeveless jacket along with him having some shoes on.

Barako: "If you are from Dooku, then you should well know that we have begun to make a deal with the Republic."

Speaking a bit threaten by their presence, along that the guards looked ready to strike them down if they did anything. The masters were getting a bit well known for their violence as well making sure everyone was broken and wounded, which means they were getting popular.

Asajj Ventress: "I assure you, that this isn't that of a violent approach for you to stay with the Separatist. We merely come to you as allies as well on behalf on Count Dooku, we request you remain friends with us."

Being humble as well using her composure to convince them, seeing how what they were wearing was for the party that involved numerous figures on the planet on whether they should remain with the Separatists or join with the Republic.

Lord Evil: "Just to assure that we mean no harm or use any violent or aggressive actions to you, we wish to demonstrate our powers for your party."

Offering to show them they should reconsider on joining the Republic, the spider clicked his mandibles as well looked at them with his eight eyes. The spider like male nodded as he allows them to join him as well attend the party, the three follow him inside as they looked around their environment as well be well prepared if they did have to take 'care' of Barako.

Later

The evening came along as well nighttime, everyone in Barako's palace had mostly Harch individuals that were involved with the economics of how much money they make as well acquire across the planets that worked with them since most of the surface had that of factories. Inside of the palace were tables of meat as well different types of meals from across the planet as well from the sector, they were all meat since the race was considered full bloodied carnivores. The two male villains as well female sith looked around the place to admire the environment, however they were on business to see if the Harch would stay with them.

Igor: "They have drumsticks."

Looking at some on a plate as he walked over to grab some and places them on a plate, Asajj felt like he was a oversize brute who couldn't think for himself. However, he was good to handle a lot damage as well good for being a shield for any projectile attacks. Right now she was looking around checking on the former separatist as he was talking to some people who were discussing about whether they should stay with them since with the likes of Evil with Dooku, it be unwise to leave with him being that of Dooku's enforcer.

"Spying on the spiders?"

Spoke a voice interrupting her focus as Asajj turned to see Evil as the man was having a plate of some of their meat, he made sure to clean off the blood making it look clean to eat as well have a drink to eat with it. Ventress, remained silent as he seats by the table she was in as the sith woman was keeping her composure as well focusing on the mission.

Lord Evil: "It's politics, simple as that. Seeing that if they disband from you, they could turn this deal into a value for the Republic. However the fear of me as well that of Igor, can turn it around. To which, we need to wait."

Explaining to her while taking a bite out of his meal, Ventress looked at him seeing how he was carefree of the moment. This annoyed her as Asajj used the force to take away the fork from him and slam it on the table making him lose his focus, he could tell she was upset with what he learned about her.

Asajj Ventress: "How exactly, were you able to learn about me. When others couldn't? Let alone the Jedi that found me and taught me how to use a lightsaber?"

Lord Evil: "Well, Hoodlum is basically a expert in the specialty of learning of people's backgrounds. As well that the people who invaded that planet were Weequay raiders, who are known for the murders of people as well pirates. Also let Headcase explore that of dead Jedi to which explain that he was abandon by his fellow Jedi, which is the reason why your a sith. Because you and I know, they aren't good, their just people who pose as the protectors."

Speaking in a rather long as well deep tone, sure she had believed the Jedi were false that their way of life was nothing more then a lie and had to be eradicated. Though there was more to allegiance then just being that of a servant to the dark side, there was a certain feeling of being free from it all as well unleashing that inner darkness. The rage in her that was bound by many things, such as morality as well others seeing what she done was wrong. Before they could continue, Barako looks forward to them and issues them to come to him. They stood up as they saw how the spider folk looked over to them as well of Igor as the brute went to see what the spider desired of them.

Barako: "While most of my people believe, joining the Republic would be wise. The other half, desire to remain knowing of the masters reputation of dealing with traitors as well individuals. To which, I wish to see your powers up and personal."

Clicking his mandibles as he claps his lower arms as the three looked to the doorway seeing several of the guards coming in, most of them looked well fit as well of looking eager to fight. The audience moved back to watch the demonstration as Evil saw what this was, a test.

Asajj Ventress: 'We are not here for entertainment, we are here to see if you will.."

Before saying anything, Igor walked in front of the group seeing this would be fun. Evil merely bowed his head accepting the challenge as Igor would be the one to show them the consequences of leaving them. Barako, speaks in the native tongue of not showing the green skin monster any mercy as they quickly charge at him with their spears. They all delivered a quick thrust like movement at him as Igor was able to avoid them due to how they moved, they begun to strike at him with the tip of their weapon as Igor grabs the top.

Igor: "Ow, you hurt Igor!"

Looking rather angered as he breaks the top half of their weapons, throwing their sticks onto the ground. He grabs the two Hatch guards that made his hands bleed and hurls them at the wall. It made the people gasp at the shear strength of Igor as he let out a roar at the others who were behind him, he stomps on one onto the ground as well gives a beastly like look at the others. However, Evil stops him before he went all out as the brute looked at his leader groaned upset like as he wanted to have more fun. Igor quickly goes to seat down as well look at his hands that were bleeding, they didn't hurt but he wanted payback.

Lord Evil: "If you desire to see more, me and Ventress would be happy to oblige this, dance?"

Smiling at the host as the spider allowed it, he whistles to the others to pick up the fallen guards as the two looked up noticing something. There were some Harch men above the ceiling, they had that of blades on them as they looked like they were more of a challenge. To make it tougher, Barako requested that Asajj hand her sabers to him. The sith assassin, decided to play this 'game' of his and tosses both of her lightsabers to him.

Asajj Ventress: "I want those back."

Looking serious at the spider as the two walked forward looking at the highly dangerous as well skilled Harch warriors, Evil showed Ventress his right hand as he would lead. Looking suspicious of this action, she takes it as Barako soon clicked his mandibles making them start the demonstration. Brining Ventress close, the two looked around as well stick together side by side handling the spiders. The two were both doing that of a couples like dance kicking as well punching most of the Harch that were coming towards them. Asajj focused her self on watching her movement as well that of how Evil was guiding her in the fight, kicking one of the spiders onto the ground Evil back handed another as the two soon see their own blades up in the air. The two quickly catch the Harch's weapons and aim it at them.

Lord Evil: "Have you done this with others? Or is this your first time?"

Asajj Ventress: "Shut up and fight."

Ordering him in a dominate like tone as the two still kept together while dancing by each other, so far they thought of killing them all. However they weren't exactly in the right clothing for them to kill, the best thing to do was hurt them. To which they cut the sides of their wrists as well their arms making them bleed as well move back, this continued leaving most of them unable to hold their weapons. They quickly enough hiss and snarl at them, they were going to continue until they heard the doors opened revealing a rather shocking sight. The thought of deceased Admiral Trench, who had right now of cybernetics across his body as well of attachments as everyone in the room gasp at the sight as well the guards bowing to him.

Barako: "Admiral Trench? Your alive?"

Speaking out of pure utter shock as well not believing that it was impossible for him to make it out of the explosion he was in during the battle of Christophisis.

Admiral Trench: "My, death was, highly exaggerated. I was found during the wreckage as well been place in intensive care, although the Techno Union were able to aid me in keeping my heart as well body alive. My mind, was left broken, wandering due to the explosion as well shrapnel's of blade lodged into it."

Explaining as he pointed to the left side of his head which was now replaced with metallic parts, he walked over with his cane that he used as he looked at the men who were bleeding as well moving back defeated as well humiliated.

Admiral Trench: "However, with the aid of Evil's scientist Headcase. He was able to restore my mind, as well help me regain my strategic intelligence. Along with, a unbridle vengeance for Republic. Now I see, that you all decide to go to the enemy, when you thought I was dead. I'm, disgusted."

Looking at Barako as he used the edge of his cane and electrocutes to the man making the Harch fall onto the ground, the people gasp at this violent aggression seeing that he was not in the mood for any foolery. Looking at the others, he clicks his mandibles as well requested a drink. One of the servants, walked over and hands him one as the spider admiral raised it towards his people.

Admiral Trench: "It is time to not play any more games with the enemy, as well show them that it is hard to kill the likes of us. With the army of Dooku as well the Separatist, as well that of the power of the Masters of Evil. Secundus Ando, shall be known as the planet that conquered the best armies that the Republic will ever send!"

Speaking out to his people as the spiders cheered for him, Trench nodded his head to Evil as well of Asajj as the sith woman merely took back her lightsabers as the two along with Igor leave seeing that Trench had this cover. Walking towards the, Ventress remained quiet as well didn't know what to say seeing as how what she experience was unnatural.

Asajj Ventress: "You may believe that you know why I do this, but make no mistake. My goal is to become the deadliest assassin of the galaxy, as well kill both Obi wan and Anakin Skywalker. As well prove to my master that I will end them, without the aid of your help."

Continuing to remain cold as well heartless, however Evil nodded seeing that how she believed that she would one day kill the two knights.

Lord Evil: "Indeed, however. That rule, about a master and apprentice. How long will it last, since your sure Dooku will take you to the end of the war?"

Asking her a rather unclear question seeing that it was true, there would always be a master and apprentice in the world of the Sith. Dooku, was a apprentice to that of a dark figure by the name of 'Sidious'. Who she had briefly seen only once, but she wouldn't be left behind or to die, would she? Ventress remained silent as the three went inside of the ship and take off back to Serenno to where they would report to Dooku that the alliance between the Harch and Separatists would not be broken.