"Chaos on both sides! The now possible last Sith Lord of the galaxy, Count Dooku has all sides coming against him such as the Separatists that had align to his side have now realized the truth behind his allegiance, more or less that of how Dooku was with Palpatine in severe situations. His treacherous apprentice who has align to a chaotic force that has caused a division between both Republic and Separatists. As well lastly the reports of Mandalore being in a civil war with a mysterious being known as a 'Lord of the Sith' now free amongst the galaxy due to how he felt the presence of his master dying on the planet. Now he is left alone to find a way to survive whatever might be coming towards him."
Serrano-Morning
Upon the same planet that he had planned many invasions as well meetings with his fellow Separatists, had been attacked multiple times along greeting his master in a respectful manner. Was now considered the last Sith Lord in the galaxy, in which he remained silent of what was the next plan of action was. Seeing that while the Republic themselves would have their hands full with the reveal of Palpatine's true identity. His allies have strayed away from Dooku not desiring to face the same fate as his master.
"There must be another way to turn this madness into my favor."
Dooku talking to himself as he didn't know what his next move would be, due to how his master was in charge of what would happen next. However there had to be something that would be left in Sidious's place just in case if anything would have happened to him. In which he would be left to carry out his master's last deeds to insure the Sith would reign.
"I must move quickly."
Realizing that if Evil was gathering possibly a army, it might be possible he would come after him. Since Ventress would be still apparently going for revenge after he left her to die. As he activated a nearby device which showed several records of Sidious last requests in case of his death, a tactical droid arrived within his room which got the count's attention.
"My Lord, your presence is requested."
Informing him about how there was someone requesting his assistance, which made the Sith lord rather annoyed since there was no time for any assistance to the Separatists. However in this situation he was in, it be important to gather any amount of forces to his side.
"There are several texts that I need downloaded for me, bring it when you have collected them all."
Ordering the droid to look for several messages and texts that he was given to, the droid merely agreed and begun to work. As for Dooku, walked to his communications room where he would meet with several other Separatists that were align to his side. All of them were in holographic forms as well waiting for Dooku to make his appearance.
"Dooku! Half of our allies have begun to riot across the system. They are either backing out or requesting to join the Republic."
A frightened Nute Gunray explaining the situation since the broadcast went to the Separatists home planets so that everyone could witness the brutal death. There was panic of how that their leaders had been lied to, along of how there was no one else left to trust.
"The Techno Union has continued to work on the necessary weapons and droids that are ready for any attacks the Masters would attempt."
A member of the union explaining of how if the fear of them being killed would happen, the Union would have the right weaponry to handle Evil and his cohorts. Dooku saw the expressions of each of the aliens who didn't know what would be coming towards them.
"My friends, while they may have struck a cord to the battlefield. My master had one last fail safe for this situation, a final attempt to eradicate the Jedi as well that of Evil if he does plan to go after us."
Informing them about how while it looked rather dismal for them as well how they would possibly face Evil eventually. Sidious was able to devise one last plan in order for them to get the last victory over the Jedi and Republic, but with how things have turned. It would have to be called upon due to how great Evil and the masters were along them interfering in Sidious's plan.
"How sure are you that this plan that your master has left will work? So far from what Evil has done, there's no telling what move he might pull."
A worried member of the banking clan asking in a nervous tone of how if he was able to kill Sidious with just his bare hands. Then he was bound for anything, in which most of them begun to argue against how while most of them would want to escape and the rest to fight. As the men continued to argue, Dooku merely decided to show off his own Sith powers by silencing them with his force lighting.
"If you had all have forgotten, I am a Sith Lord. As well have handled Jedi and all manners of threats that have come to me, so when I say we shall destroy this pest. We shall, destroy him."
Informing them in a serious manner of how while they were terrified of what Evil and his forces were capable of. More or less that he could kill them himself with how he could force choke them threw the hologram. The separatists merely nodded to him agreeing to this request, as well were ready to handle him. Though as it seemed this meeting had been wrapped up, there was something going on with Dooku's technology.
"Dooku? What is the meaning of.."
Before Nute Gunray could finish his sentence, their holographic meeting was going through what looked like a glitch. Quickly there was a sinister laughter coming through the system, in which Dooku realized who it was.
"Am I, interrupting this meeting?"
A voice through there machine begun calling them as it showed none other than Evil, who was able be hack himself into the meeting along join them which made most of the Separatists frighten of how he was able to do this. Dooku, merely showed a hated look towards Evil for having the gull to come here.
"Impressive, you've able to hack into our system even if it has been updated. However you realize that in doing so you've made yourself a target to the automatic defense systems."
Dooku congratulating him along of warning Evil that while he had interfered within his own home. That Dooku had placed droid security across the planet and would track down Evil and destroy him on the spot. The purple caped man merely nodded of how the count would be prepared for that, as well offered a smile to that smart tactic.
"Yes. But before I explain about that I wish to offer you a explanation on, why. I killed Sidious as well did it in front of you all."
Informing them that he had a reason behind the killing, the civil war happening on Mandalore as well now his betrayal of working with Dooku and the rest. The Separatists possibly were guessing about this along of what might be the answer, though Dooku waited in silence of what it might be.
"It's because your pathetic. All of you, the only two that we're a threat to this galaxy. As well one who cared about fighting against a great threat, the now imprisoned Grievous. The deceased Sith lord Sidious, and now. You."
Pointing out that out of all the Separatists that had a hand in this war as well did unspeakable acts in a effort to win for their worlds and ideals. It was the two Sith Lords and cyborg killer that stood out out of the whole alliance, they were the key players in the battle.
"Which is why, unlike myself and the rest of the people I've come to in aid in ending this war and ridding itself of the Republic and Jedi. Offer you a choice, there two. People in this room that I want."
Stating that he had a offer for each of them men in this room, leaving him to point two of his fingers at the individuals he would be after. The first was Dooku and the second, Wat Tambor. The others looked confused of why he would want them, but they merely listen to the mad man's demands.
"From what I've seen on the holo news is that your people have already begun to revolt against you. And now plan to start a revolution, so instead of looking behind your necks to see me with me smiling at your death. Take the chance and run, run with your credits far away from this galaxy. And I won't go after you, however. If you stay and decide to help Dooku in possibly fighting me, my loyal masters and including the man who killed the queen of Mandalore."
Explaining that they themselves have had problems on their planets as well their people now seeing the truth that their leaders have been working with dangerous individuals. Along that Evil had found the man who made Mandalore a living war ground, to which was now on his side. Stepping to the side, he allowed Maul to appear as well now have a new set of clothing along presenting his red lightsaber towards them.
"You will not, be spared."
Maul finishing his sentence as well showing his Sith eyes that were burning yellow eyes staring at them. Which sent a chill down their spines of how they had never seen one with eyes full of hatred and rage. As Dooku remain silent as well not afraid, noticed on the side his systems finding Evil's ship right near the atmosphere of his planet.
"A bold choice of words my former ally, but it appears. Your threat will be remembered, when you crash upon my planet."
Smiling to him of how that his droid ships were shooting down Evil's ship that was now able to track him. Though as he said it, Evil appeared and had a smile upon his masked face showing how that was exactly what he wanted.
"Well. That's one way to see it, as well. That I'm not exactly here, you've been talking to a recording that me and Maul had set up. On a stolen republic cruiser escape pod, which is full of explosive Rhydonium containers that. The previous owners were transporting, but. To all of you, these are my demands. Have safe travels for the rest of your cowardly lives, or short ones. If you stay and fight."
Finishing his sentence as the hologram of himself soon went away as well the rest of the Separatists as Dooku rushed over to that of his room. Where he looked on his table showing a hologram of whatever was coming to his planet. Though he could see it right above the sky, in a blaze of fire as the droids tried to shoot at the escape pod.
"Sir. I have downloaded all files into your ship, they are ready for when you depart."
The tactical droid informing him as Dooku saw how the pod was coming down straight towards him. He could have stopped the pod with the dark side, however it wouldn't be enough as he decided to make a run for it to his ship. The droid looked up to seeing the escape pod crashing right in front of the outside, which soon exploded right in front of the building and destroying half of it. Dooku was able to escape the blast, but felt the shake from his room of how it could have almost killed him.
"I've just had about enough of this man."
Thinking to himself as he went to his interstellar swoop ship as well begun to start it up. Descending off from his castle and heading off world, he was able to make it to light speed and going off to his destination. Behind that of a large meteor was a small ship that had three individuals, Evil along with Ventress and Maul observing the count's escape.
"Now then, if you were a Sith lord and had no other place to go in the galaxy. What would be the one place you'd be welcome?"
Asking both Ventress and Maul due to them being the last two Sith apprentices that had been in service of their masters to soon then be betrayed. Turning over to Maul, Evil could see how he had knowledge of where Dooku would be heading.
"Sidious once told me, that when I had killed both Obi wan as well his master. To meet him upon Moraband, the home world of the Sith. In which he would tell me the secrets of the Sith."
Explaining to him that the planet would be the last safe haven for Dooku if all plans of his master would backfire. Making sure they prepared for the trip, Evil activated the coordinates to the Sith world as the villainous trio would arrive to the planet along would handle Dooku. As well make sure to prepare for possibly the end of the Sith, as well their enemies.
Unknown Region-Moraband
After remaining in the dark avoiding detection from Dooku, Evil's ship was able to locate the Sith planet as well saw how the count's ship was landing on the far reaches of the planet. The three gazed at the red planet as well presenting a rather frightful appearance. While Ventress merely used the force in a manner of focusing concentration and control, Maul was still that of a Sith who could feel the dark side.
"It, is a glorious sight. At this range I could feel the darkness from the surface alone."
The Dathomirian explained that unlike Ventress, he could sense the dark side running wild on the planet. Evil and Ventress kept silent as the armored villain navigated themselves towards the planet. In which they made sure to avoid the rough landing they were experience as they made their way to Dooku.
"Tell Maul, what was the plan when Sidious brought you here. Because I doubt you two would conquer the galaxy with having no army during the time correct?"
Questioning the motive of Sidious's intention of what Maul expected when he had believed to kill Obi Wan and his master. Maul himself merely glared at Evil seeing how it appeared he was much in the dark and not informed about what else might happen. As they continued to find a safe place to land, the atmosphere itself was shaking the ship as well the sky making thunderous sounds but no signs of lighting or rain.
"No wonder this is the home of the Sith. It's a perfect spot for betrayals and being a traitor."
Ventress saying in a cautious tone of how she could mentally feel herself ready to be left here to die. However while Maul seemed like the type do it, Evil wouldn't allow it due to how close they had become. Exiting out of the ship, the trio looked ahead as they turned to the fallen Sith Lord as he was considered their compass.
"I sense his presence, there. A mile away."
Pointing a head as the trio begun their walk towards wherever Dooku was heading to. Treading across the sands and passing by the mountains that covered the land with its shadows, the trio managed to arrive at a temple. They gazed at the ruins of the temple along how it had been lost for generations, before both Maul and Ventress could enter with the intention of killing Dooku. Evil didn't move, more or less stood still gazing at the temple.
"We're not, alone."
"Of course we're not, this place was the battlefield of Sith warriors. I was told by Sidious, that their hatred and anger was to great to join with the force. Leaving them trapped here as spirits."
Mail responding to Evil's words of caution as the three soon heard the wind howl, more or less the sky darkening around him. In which this was the so called 'spirits' that Maul warned them about. Coming towards them in that of a fog, though as they prepared themselves to meet the deceased. They saw only one, a being in armor as well burning with red as well his golden eyes gazing upon the three.
"Why have you come to my tomb."
He questioned them as it seemed that the temple was a massive tomb that held this dark spirit. Both Maul and Ventress could sense the dark side in him, as well was on a level that not even Dooku was at. Evil, being the one fascinated at this walked forward and offered to speak.
"We've come to rid itself of the Sith, and make a new order of Dark Side that will surpass our former masters."
Maul speaking out making Evil irritated of how that was the wrong choice of words to say. The spirit, laughed in a mocking manner as he made his gaze more intimidating as well circled around them.
"Do you know, who I am?"
Asking them as his voice sent that of a chill down their spines, in which Ventress was able to recognize him due to the lessons that Dooku taught her long before his betrayal.
"Darth Bane, one of the ancient Sith Lords that reign over the galaxy. As well the one who made the rule of two."
Answering his question in which got Evil's attention since he never knew who exactly created it. While this lesson might have seem important to them, there was a flaw that this 'entity' might explain of what the rule meant.
"The Sith killed each other, Victims of their own greed. But from the ashes of destruction, I was the last survivor. I chose to pass my knowledge on to only one. I created a legacy so resilient that now you come before me."
Explaining to them that why there were limited to a small number of Sith was because they were greedy, despiteful and cared about their own. Which was possibly the reason why the Jedi had the upper hand, Evil gazed at Bane now understanding what words he say.
"But I do not see true Sith, but that of lost souls in their path to the dark side. A boy that was taken way by his mother in order to increase his power, but at the cost of his own soul. A girl that was given away and forced to live as a slave, but then rose to only suffer nothing but lose and pain from others that she could trust."
Bane pointing straight out as he was able to sense Ventress and Maul's background which involved them either being taken by the dark side or sold off. Bane, gazed at Evil as he tried to learn about his background. However, the human merely stared back at the spirit now allowing him to take hold of him and use his own past against him.
"And then comes me, the outsider who was jealous of everyone being better than me. I know, and I know that your doing this so that we can betray each other. Which is why the Sith has failed, because they couldn't work together. As well that all that power and knowledge had to belong to one, in which you survived. Only to die by his apprentice I guess? So unless you have anything else to say. Ghost."
Talking back at Darth Bane as the Dathomirian duo saw how the Sith spirit was using their pain to weaken them from continuing. They aimed both their lightsabers towards the spirit now showing a aggressive expression on their faces seeing how there was no time to be frightened.
"Get the hell out of our way."
Telling Darth Bane straight as the Sith spirit looked at how the fear he was trying to bring out of them was aimed towards him. As well felt it pushing him forward, more or less himself being dragged away back into the temple as they saw the spirit of Darth Bane pulled back to his own tomb. The three watched at how the spirit was diminished, to then quickly move its place showing a secret entrance.
"Did you know that standing against him would work?"
"Of course, most spirits like to talk big but always are nothing but guard dogs. Hiding something important, such as. Vengeance my dear?"
Answering Maul's question about knowing a secret entrance and turning to Asajj seeing how this was her moment. After so long of planning and fighting on numerous planets, she would be after the man that sent her on this path. Which left her and the two to walk down the dark stairs not knowing what they might see or rather what Dooku was doing here.
Underneath the Tomb of Darth Bane
Continuing their journey into the tomb, the three soon heard that of electrical sounds going on and off. Which appeared to that both Sidious and Dooku had spent much time here, meaning they could have build anything while the war was going on. Walking deeper into the chamber, they soon noticed that of a built command panel connected to several stations across the galaxy. Seemingly located near several clone bases as well that of areas that apparently not even the republic knew.
"Do you like it?"
A voice called out from the side which they looked outwards seeing none other than Dooku, who had none other then Grievous's Manga guards as well several super battle droids aiming their blasters at the three. Maul, merely growled towards them possibly seeking to kill Dooku and the droids. However Evil stopped him seeing how there was more to this discovery.
"Let me guess. Final victory against the Jedi?"
Evil asking the dark lord of how this had to be something very special since with Palpatine having control over the Republic and knowing where a vital advantage of the war was. He must have had that a vital plan that was either to be used if he had nothing else to lose or something might have happened to him.
"Indeed, which involves using one of the Republic's most vital sources of aiding them in this war. The clones, in which a Jedi had commission the Kaminoan's to work on. Believing a war would soon come, which has happened. And to that effort, my master was able to take control of them as well snuff out the Jedi before anyone could notice."
Briefing the three about how the clones were first mass produced, which came from a Jedi of all people in the galaxy. While Ventress and Maul seemingly didn't care but listened to Dooku's words, Evil rolled his eyes annoyed that this again was Sidious being more of a manipulator then a menacing threat.
"And judging from how the events have turned, there's a fail safe that my former master planned which involved so many locations that the Republic is station on."
Maul suggesting since that on each monitor across the outer rim as well of planets that had clones stationed. There was something that was planned for the Republic and Jedi which could possibly mean a sneak attack.
"Of course. Due to how you and the beings that don't belong in this galaxy, and force this action. Which will involve more and death that any of you could dream of."
He explained to them as Dooku used the force to activate the panel, they turned around seeing a selection a set of codes listed on the screen. None of them understood what this meant as Dooku walked down to see his enemies expressions of what he meant about the words he said.
"The codes you see have been genetically spliced within the clones that have spread across the galaxy. As well will answer them with no choice, which involve the complete destruction of every Jedi across the galaxy."
Informing them about how that one of the codes could possibly end the battle between the Jedi and Sith. Though in doing so, the people would notice the death as well possibly rage out against it. While the idea of using a subliminal code to force the clones to obey him was incredible, Evil had one thing going on his mind.
"Alright, that. Is possibly a great contingence weapon, however. Before we get into that ultimate plan of galaxy domination, why not settle one last issue. A issue that has been coming at you since you left it almost dying in a republic ship."
The purple cape man informing him about Ventress, in which the woman looked at him with her blue eyes. In which while her anger of betrayal of him was still in her, it was much more controlled as well not so unfocused like before. Dooku, turned his head at his former appreciate seeing how if there was something he was suggesting.
"And that you have been hiding from it for to long 'master'. So instead of leaving your droids to handle matters that they can't handle, let us handle this. You and me. No distractions, no Jedi interrupting us and no mercy."
Ventress making her challenge straight forward to Dooku showing no sign of anger or even that of rage that Dooku believed that was still in her. Dooku sense that of control, more or less that she desired to end this part of her life once and for all. As the room got silent, he gestured to the droids to not interfere as he accepted her terms. Evil, smirked at the sight as he made sure Maul didn't interfere as the men moved back making sure to watch the night sister face her former master.
"Before one of us dies, I just want you to know. It wasn't personal, that it was in the name of the Sith. And that it was to end the Jedi, no matter the cost."
Dooku stating to Ventress of how when he left Ventress to die and be handled by the Jedi, was that he himself lost a apprentice that was valued than most assassins he had under his command. Ventress, merely kept silent not letting his words get to him as she pulled out her two lightsabers and got into her stance such as Dooku doing the same.
"This should be interesting."
Maul suggesting as he crossed his arms watching the display of master and apprentice facing each other. In which it didn't work so well for him when Sidious attacked him, so he wouldn't know the outcome of this. As they soon see the two battle as well clashing lightsabers, observing the two duel one another. Ventress was keeping calm and not allowing Dooku's intimidation provoke her. More or less the eyes that glared at her like if she was the apprentice that he tortured before Evil came to the galaxy.
"You've grown Ventress, however your training has slowly faded since you left my side. And has been replaced with, emotion."
"No, just focus on finishing lose ends."
Ventress responding to Dooku as she able to move away from Dooku as well restraining herself and watched how he moved. Keeping to their pacing, the two attacked again as well made sure to not stop for a second as they didn't lose focus. Meanwhile for Evil, was getting a call from Headcase which seemed important.
"Maul, answer this for me."
Requesting his Dathomirian ally as he handed him a communicator so Maul could see what was going on. While for Evil, watched Ventress continue to battle Dooku making sure they were fighting evenly. While Dooku remained posed, Asajj relied on her movements to get the advantage. They watched the pair continue their fight, along soon enough Dooku getting the advantage and disarming her lightsaber.
"Still just a child Ventress. If only Sidious hadn't given that order that day, you've would have become one the most powerful Sith in the galaxy."
He informed her as he soon shot out that of electricity at Ventress, she yelled of how it was hitting her nerves and making her unfocused. Maul, was confused of how Evil allowed this to happen. Though Evil, merely smiled as this was her fight. In which Ventress stood her ground and allowed the electricity to hit her.
"I am, powerful!"
Responding back at him as well having control of her arms and pushed back the lighting at Dooku, forcing it back at Dooku. The woman pushed it away as well stood her ground, which surprised Dooku as he didn't know she could manipulate force lighting. The Sith lord had to now use all his strength to continue electrocuting her, though noticed how Ventress was now completely focused at Dooku as well the lighting she was manipulating.
"And I don't need the Sith to prove it."
Declaring herself of how she was better off without the Sith, in which she gripped the lighting in her hands and quickly disburses it into a shockwave like manner. It sent the droids flying against the walls as well Dooku to the ground. Meaning she had won, along looked back at Dooku with no emotion on her face for this win.
"Along that I don't need to kill you to show I'm powerful."
Stating that this fight merely was a statement that this fight was to prove she wasn't the hot headed apprentice that Dooku trained. She was different, and didn't need him anymore. Force pulling back her lightsaber, she walked to Evil seeing how this proved her being free of his control was the push she need to beat him.
"A bold choice of words, my apprentice. but it will not matter. For you all will be buried with me. Computer! Execute Order.."
Shouting out to the monitor of a voice command, though Maul was quickly to act and force pull him into his saber. The Dark Saber that he still had with him, in which he plunged it into his heart making sure the bearded Sith felt it.
"You, are not a true Sith."
Maul stating as both could see how unlike Ventress, he was a Sith lord with the anger within him to prove it. As well spins his lightsaber out of him and cuts Dooku's head off in a clean sweep. Ventress saw the Sith now dead at their feet, in which meant her long mission of revenge had been completed. But she felt nothing, only peace from having seen her old master taken out.
"Well. That was good, as well that while Dooku was distracted with you. Headcase has informed us that he and the other masters have taken Tambor and his headquarters. And while that is good, only leaves us with this nice set of codes."
Evil congratulating his proud Night Sister for proving that she was stronger than him. As well that a part of his plan had been taken care of, as well how there was the matter of what to do with the codes that Dooku showed them. There were so many codes for them to use on the clones, however some of them were locked on only to Palpatine's and Dooku's voice recognition.
"Don't you have a device that can use Dooku's voice? So we can use the Jedi kill code?"
Maul asking him if there was a to activate it, however. Evil merely laughed at the statement of suggesting to use that code, in which didn't seem to fair with him more or less not seem like a good code to choose.
"Please. Allow clones to take the kill? As well possibly kill Kenobi? No. It be much better to do it in a personal manner, besides. I think I found a code, that can work with us to our advantage."
Responding to Maul of how Maul desired the Jedi's death, but not to have others do it for him. In which the Sith lord looked confused as Evil scrolled down the list of codes to find one that would match the idea of his master plan. Finding the right one, he then begins to activate.
"Computer, execute Order Nine. And deactivate."
Stating to the control panel as both Maul and Ventress didn't know what the code was, more or less what Evil may had done. However if it was a way to bring both the Republic and Jedi crashing down, it should be enjoyable for them when they see their enemies in defeat.
