[Mid Rim, Savage's Solar Sailer]
Savage Opress
Holy fuck, that was intense…
I almost fucking died... but I've never felt prouder of myself.
Even if my jaw hurts, putting it back into place now is not even a problem. Compared to the feeling of Sith lighting, putting a dislocated jaw back into place is a walk in the park.
Besides, I need to answer any questions Count Dooku has for me. I doubt he will be merciful if I slur my words because of an injury. I really, really don't want to get shocked again.
On the bright side, I came out victorious in that confrontation, but in my Dark Side drunkenness I said more than I should…
Well, what's done is done. I sure have come far in so little time.
I beat the Chosen One and General Kenobi! I'm a beast when it comes to fighting.
Perhaps, I should have killed them… but there is the chance that they will fight Sidious making my life easier.
Enough of that! I have an unconscious king on my ship and a decision to take…
Should I stay with Dooku or leave and follow canon?
Well let it be a problem for future savage. My only duty now is to give this idiot king to Dooku. Important decisions should be taken at the last minute so I can feel the situation out as it happens.
Right now, my soon to come revenge has all my attention. Ventress must be on her way to count Dooku's ship and our long-awaited meeting will come at last!
God damnit, I miss the movies…
But I really shouldn't dwell on my former life. The only thing that matters now is killing her.
[Mid Rim, Count Dooku's Providence-class carrier]
Carrying the unconscious king on my shoulder towards his doom, I finally feel free from the pressure of my mission.
The original Savage failed in both his missions, I haven't. The future is changing and the knowledge I have will eventually become useless, but this is the price I must pay to be free of my fate. I will not die so easily.
If I want to stand a chance, I must look to the places where there is forgotten lore to grow in strength. I refuse to be cut down like a dog…
I need to reign in my feelings. I shouldn't give Dooku any indication of being anything but the perfect apprentice.
As I get closer, I can feel Dooku's presence clearly. There is anticipation in his mind, he wants to humiliate the fool who dared to go against him.
Usually, I wouldn't be able to feel anything other than the subdued anger waiting to be unleashed. This time, he is letting me know he is waiting for his prize.
Ok, time for the spectacle. One I cross this door, my mission will be accomplished.
"Master, I bring you king katuunko. He is unconscious but alive"
"Very good Savage you have completed your task with great efficiency. Even if you are a little damaged from the experience."
Damn bastard, I attacked a fucking palace alone and stole the king! Still, he acts as if he could have done the same without taking damage…
"There were complications Master. Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi tried to stop me. I'm sure they are on their way here."
"Then it is time for us to leave, I will let TX-20 know we can depart"
I… I FEEL HER!
Ventress is closing in on our position. If I want to continue being in Count Dooku's employ I will have to confront her without him.
"Master, may I be excused?"
Don't show him anything, you are simply requesting rest after your mission.
"Hmm"
Don't panic, don't panic… fuck, this never works!
"My lord, is something wrong?"
Quickly you old fool dismiss me, my revenge is so close I can practically taste it.
"I sense… impossible"
Too late…
The door opens and finally I come face to face with the one that started me on the path of blood… the architect of my life.
ASAJJ VENTRESS
I've had dreams of this moment and regardless of what happens now, I have no regrets.
"Hello Mast-"
Before she even finishes her sentence, I throw a force blast in her direction. Throwing her out of the room and into the hall.
"Savage what are you-"
I can't hear him anymore. All the words coming out of Count Dooku's mouth are drowned out by the anger I feel.
A red haze dyed the scene.
The danger of being consumed by this does not bring pain or sorrow…
The Dark is not promising power or vengeance… it gives acceptance.
Acceptance of the shadows in my mind. Acceptance of all the dark deeds I committed and will commit.
It accepts me as I am, flawed as I may be… it wants me.
Maybe, this time only… should I let myself go?
I submerge myself in the waves of its power…
…
…
N…o
N..o
NO
NO
I REFUSE!
I REFUSE YOUR ACCEPTANCE!
I AM SAVAGE OPRESS!
I AM SAVAGE OPRESS AND I WILL NOT SURRENDER TO YOU!
I WILL NEVER SURRENDER TO YOU!
I WILL FIGHT AND FIGHT AND FIGHT AND FIGHT!
YOU WILL NEVER OWN ME!
…
…
I come back to my body and behold what has happened in my moment of weakness.
The hallway has the marks of a lightsaber rampage all over it. The door has been broken, ripped straight out of the wall. The machinery is sparking and the lights are off. The ship is mired in darkness… or at least this part is.
My lightsaber is activated. Both blades illuminate the floor…
There are broken droids everywhere, but I can't see Ventress or Count Dooku.
What the FUCK did I do while I was consumed by the Dark Side?!
Shit… I didn't have a plan to begin with, but this couldn't have gone any worse.
I've always known there were risks to using the darkness. I am no fool, I have noticed the changes in my head. I know that not caring about how I'm changing is also part of it and I've accepted that.
But this is different... I became nothing more than the animal I vowed to surpass.
I feel them, my master is angry and Ventress is afraid.
But they are… below me?
That bitch is trying to escape!
Making a hole, I race to them.
I really hope to get there before he kills her, or she escapes.
If he kills her, I don't know how I will react. My emotions are still trying to settle.
I need to hurry!
[Five minutes earlier]
Count Dooku
What is this? Savage is anxious.
Does he expect praise? What a fool.
No, it's something else…
I can feel his desperation and anger but I'm not the focus of it.
What is he sensing?
"I sense…impossible"
My former assassin is alive… and she's paying me a visit. Foolish girl, she has come here to die.
You are most welcome my darling. Cross that door and seal your fate.
"Hello Mast-"
…
I wasn't expecting that. She didn't even finish her greeting.
A force push worthy of praise, remarkable. Savage is growing stronger even now, but something is wrong. His fury is building, burning like the sun.
"Savage, what are you doing? I gave no order to attack"
No response at all…
"Savage, are you listening to me? You will be severely punished if you don't answer me right now!"
Time stops for a moment; the feeling of danger increases. A shadow comparable to my master's, but not quite there yet, has appeared in the force.
He has gotten raw power in exchange for his ability to reason. He is almost as strong if not equally strong as I am.
Savage has been consumed by his anger…
He is very unlikely to recover from this. I wonder what has caused this reaction.
My musings are interrupted as I see a tornado has started appearing around him picking up everything in its path.
The sound of an ignited blade comes to my ears.
And now he is rampaging trying to hit Ventress, predictable.
No matter his strength, as he is now, he will never be able to connect a good strike. I trained the girl too well to fall to simple brutality.
What a time for this to happen. Now I have to kill king Katuunko before he can take advantage of the situation. I really wanted to gloat and torture him, but this is far more entertaining and requires my full attention.
Fare well. Die you foolish king!
With the signature hiss my blade is now ignited. A simple swipe and the good king is relieved off his head.
I know how to make things better. Now, where's my comm…
"TX-20 send a battalion of droids to my position. Order them to kill all organics in this ship besides me"
"It will be done my Lord"
This way I won't have to sully my hands with their bodies and simply enjoy the show.
Now, let's see how my apprentice is doing.
Savage is controlling himself far better than before. He is starting to use more technique in his attacks and now Ventress has been forced to actively block his slashes.
"You dumb monster, stop! I said, stop!"
There is clear frustration in her voice. I don't know how she expects her orders to work.
His hate is too powerful, this can't be their first meeting. There is something wrong here.
Finally, the first droids are here.
Crimson bolts pierce the now less lit hallway courtesy of Savage's uncontrollable attacks.
Some of them are really hitting the crazed Savage.
Oh, he completely forgot about Ventress and is launching himself right in the middle of the column of droids.
Ripping them apart with one hand while his lightsaber is thrown bisecting many, he has destroyed all of them. I trained him too well.
My former assassin is preparing to leave and she is now injured.
That first surprise my apprentice sprung on her seems to have done more damage than I thought. The foolish girl has even forgotten I'm here.
Time to intervene.
I grab the door with the force and hurl it at her. She evades barely but now I have her attention.
"You will be going nowhere, Ventress. Had you remained in hiding I would have spared your life"
Force lighting is a really useful power. While she is blocking, she is unable to move but I have no such restriction.
Moving I rapidly close the distance but before I get too close, I feel… danger.
I raise my blade to block.
Savage…
"She is mine! I will kill her! No one else is allowed to do it!"
Ignorant beast! Now I will have to kill him first.
Well, no matter. As he is now, he will hardly prove a challenge. After all, skill is like a multiplier. While he has strength I have skill in spades.
He shall be no match for me.
"This is not what I had in mind, but I will take my chance"
Ventress, you foolish child. As if you could ever defeat me.
With a quick movement I am now out of danger. She clearly thinks Savage will help her. Clearly, she understands nothing.
Now that I'm not trying to kill her, he will turn his focus on her; giving me the perfect opportunity to kill them both.
My prediction comes true.
Savage wastes no time and goes for her head with a well practiced motion.
Missed barely, hm.
Aggh, with that indignant screech that characterizes her, and that I've always hated, she starts defending again.
This is the chance I've been waiting for.
Lighting once more shoots out of my hands. This time they're both engulfed in it as neither managed to defend in time.
"Now you will both die"
"argg"
"aaaaaa"
They are both screaming under the effects of my power. Yes, I can feel how the Dark Side of the force smiles at this action.
"no, NO! Revenge will be mine! You won't stop me!"
This… This should not be possible!
Savage is moving under the onslaught of force lighting.
"YOU WILL NEVER STOP ME"
For the first time since my master instructed me in the matter, I experienced the full power of lightning in my body.
A pain that I thought was far behind me.
"DIE"
Impossible, it's getting stronger!
Even stronger than my own. How can this be happening?!
Collapsed on the floor, gritting my teeth is all I can do to endure the pain.
He stopped, I can finally breathe again…
Of course. After all, Ventress is the real target. A frightened Ventress.
Walking towards her, he makes a motion with his hand. Both of Ventress' sabers clatter against the wall.
"THE MOMENT I WAS WAITING FOR IS HERE, MY REVENGE IS HERE"
Savage starts beating her up with staggering blows that I'm sure are causing internal damage. I hear the crack of a bone, he has broken her arm.
He punches her all over her rapidly bruising body. Ventress is being pummeled to death. This should make me more content.
But this is humiliating.
I, Darth Tyranus, am being ignored by the enemy. I am a Dark Lord of the Sith, this humiliation will stop now.
Now I'm going to remind you, demonstrate to you, why I am the better of these two.
Gathering as much force as I can in my hands, I prepare to unleash all of my power.
The pressure increases, the air distorts wildly around my palms.
This is the end.
A wave of pure force slams the two of them, sending them further into the ship.
I will deal with you later, apprentice.
I grab Savage with the force and throw him backwards to where the fighting began.
Huh, trying to escape. Futile.
Ventress wastes no time and grabs her saber before she starts running.
I have to commend her will to live, as she is moving with all those injuries. But she must answer my questions before she is allowed to die.
She makes a hole in the ship and now moves closer towards the escape pods.
Futile, little witch. This is your end.
I got you. I am going for one of her legs.
Blocked barely.
But I start pushing her saber back into her, burning her knee.
"AAAgh!"
Screams of pain really are beautiful.
"Before I kill you, tell me why was Savage so determined to kill you. What hope did you have coming here alone?"
"I will at least deny you what you want to know before you kill me"
"Defiant to the end. You really were an excellent apprentice"
Before I can strike the finishing blow, I'm thrown aside.
Savage is back.
"I apologize Master but no one, not even you, will deny me the rightful retribution I am owed"
Impressive. He has dominated his fury!
This could make him a threat, given enough time. It could be too dangerous to keep him as my student.
"Asajj Ventress, you killed my brother. Prepare to die"
With a force grab, he brings her to his face.
Should I let him kill her?
I guess I can get the answers I seek from him.
His blade pierces her heart.
Asajj Ventress is finally dead.
He throws away her body and turns in my direction.
Kneeling before me preparing to speak.
"I deeply regret the actions I took while I lost control of myself. I beg of you to keep me as your servant"
"Before I decide you will answer some questions for me. If I get even a hint of deceit… I will kill you"
What is this… ugh.
I… I feel wrong…
What…what is happening to me.
PAIN
Green mist! It's coming out of my body!
It all makes sense now, this has all been planned by Mother Talzin!
I've been deceived.
Falling to the floor, I see Savage rise with a look of surprise on his face. One that slowly transformed into a grin.
"I always wondered why she didn't use this in this moment where Ventress was trying to kill you. It's obvious now that she simply had faith in her, but she is dead now. She seeks to protect me for the first time in my life"
No, this can't be happening. Darth Sidious promised me an empire! He showed me the future, his vision of an empire for the Sith was the truth, I felt.
"You traitorous monster, I will-.. Ugh!"
More pain invades my being. The green mist intensifies in my abdomen. An image Mother Talzin emerges from my own body, causing me to almost faint.
"You should have been more careful when making deals with witches, Count. Savage, kill him."
Her image fades, but the pain only grows more pronounced.
I will not let it end like this; I refuse to die here!
The pain gives me anger! ANGER that transforms into strength!
I will at least kill Savage before I fall.
Before I can do anything, he slams me against the floor and kicks me in the head.
That blow… I lost all my Focus.
"I suppose I should say I regret doing this, but as you well know, treachery is the way of the Sith. Not long ago I told you I was going to kill you. Who would have thought the moment would come this soon."
This is really the end.
"I want to thank you though for all you've taught me and for the resources of the CIS. They will be useful"
A crimson blade, beautiful-
Author note. Hello you awesome people that live on my screen as always it is my duty to inform you that you can see the next chapter on my P-word that fanfiction hates so much.
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