Rage went down on one knee, her eyes staring at the shiny dark floor of the hangar and she welcomed the familiar sense of his presence in the force. Embracing it like a child would embrace her father after a long time apart. The ramp of the shuttle struck the floor with a loud thud and the hydraulics hissed. Her head stayed bent as the sound of mechanical even breathing filled the hangar as did the clicking of boots descending the ramp.
"Lady Vader." As he addressed her in greeting she rose and looked up as the Sith Lord, Darth Vader, stepped from the shuttle. His dark form shimmered in the overhead lights cast little shadow. He was a shadow. Even to those who could not touch the Force his power was breath taking and frightening. It was night and even the far off nocturnal animals seemed to silence at his presence as the red clad Imperial guards stood perfectly in position, only their height and build holding any comparison to the Sith Lord's. The guards turn smartly and escorted the Lord out of the hangar bay before breaking off, ever so much more mindful after Rage's little lesson.
"M'Lord. Rehn Gade has been broken and Drakahn remains completely loyal. She is ready for your instruction."
The two Sith walked side by side, both attired in the armour of the Sithian Royal House of Vader. The only difference being the breathing control panel on the front of Lord Vader's. They were imposing figures as they stepped up the hall, their boots ringing out in perfect rhythm. Officers and enlisted men fell back from their path.
"How powerful is she?'
Rage considered the question. "She has potential but she has yet to give herself to the dark side. Without any commitment it is hard to say. She's struggling with repressed memories that Drakahn is reluctant to deal with. He believes that if he break the barrier he will lose her to her anger."
"Most interesting."
They walked down a stair case of black marble and head towards a turbo lift. The lift would ascend up to where Drakahn was trying to calm Rehn, telling her again and again that they would be reunited after she has finished her training. All she has to do is get through it.
Rehn watched, eyes wide in fear as the doors to the lift slide opened, revealing the Sith Lord. An overhead light reflected off his skull-like helmet with a terrifying gleam that made is seem like the being in the armour was reflecting the light, not allowing it to touch him and giving him an evil aura. This same presence crept into her mind as he stepped towards her. The shadows within the room embraced him, seeking his form out and pulling at him, not wanting him to step through them and to the open balcony where she stood.
Rage stepped out behind him, carefully trained at his heel. Her demeanour obedient and submissive. Drakahn had heard that Rage held Vader over even Palpatine, but hadn't really believed it until now. This was her master and she was comfortable and content with that fact. Vader's cold heavy breathing filled the two Thalcein's senses and Drakahn went down on one knee in deference to the Sith.
"M'Lord, this is my charge, Rehn Gade."
With a motion of his hand Drakahn was signalled to rise and then the Sith Lord's heavy gaze settled on the young Thalcein. "Rehn Gade...it is time to meet your destiny."
The mental assault was like nothing she had yet experienced. He pushed forcefully into her mind, violating her and ripping through the protective barrier that had levelled both Rage and Drakahn. He simply reached in and assessed how powerful she was and nothing more. He pulled back and the Force seemed to buzz around him, eager to do his bidding. "You are still quite defiant." He stepped menacingly closer and looked down at her balefully, his voice low and menacing "Your feelings for the Emperor's Messenger are strong, but Drakahn is not your master. I am."
-Kelly Black-