THE PAST
Heavily pregnant , Lana's hair lay matted , Uneven and unkempt as she sweat heavily sticking to her forehead as she clung to her lovers arm as they slowly walked through the spire of Zakuul towards the throne room .
Following behind them , Four exarchs chosen to guard their empress , Followed silently behind , Their eyes constantly scanning their environment for threats even though they were on home soil .
The massive doors to the throne room slid open with a hiss , Revealing the room on the other side of which scores of guardian knights and exarchs stood tall .
She looked up to her lover with a twinkling gaze , Lips pursing slightly , Feeling the energies he was feeding her to sooth the pain that constantly racked her body due to the pregnancy .
They slowly made their way along the walkway , Knights standing slightly taller as they passed before relaxing ever slowly slightly as the exarchs passed by in following.
Coming up to the steps of the throne , The ring of exarchs infront of the throne parted to allow them passage , Nox taking extra care to help the gorgeous blonde up the steps until they stood before the throne .
Gently grabbing the woman's wrist , Nox lowered his lover onto the cushioned seat that was the throne , Allowing the woman to rest as she sat whilst he stood .
Whilst sitting , One of Lana's hands gently caressed her bulging stomach whilst her other was relaxed onto the arm rest of the throne .
Below , The exarchs returned to surrounding the steps to the throne , Those chosen for guard of the empress merging with their brothers to stand guard of their rulers .
With his arms crossed behind his back , Nox stood tall , His imposing presence radiating from him as his power settled on the shoulders of everyone within the room.
His eyes scanned his subjects , Probing everyone around both the spire and on Zakuul through the force .
He could feel their content , The ships arriving from the larger galaxy to visit the new centre of the galaxies power . Nobody on the world longer for anything , Their lives complete and full . Taxes non existent , Free wealthcare , an overabundance of food and harvests . Artificial foods and resources created on Iokath which were metred out to the rest of the galaxy to raise the overall standard of living.
" Peace ... " Nox's eyes dropped as he smiled slightly , The republic was silent , Copious amounts of worlds rallying their support to the new galaxies ruler , Effectively limiting what the republic could do in the open , He wasn't naive to think they were on his side , So he was constantly monitoring them , Making plans after plans that would come into effect even if he was removed or killed.
The Sith empire was a similar story , Acina was hesitant to move against him , The defilement of her body having a clear affect on her mental state as the new Lords of the dark council tried to contain the dissidents within their own borders.
" It feels ... nice " Lana spoke as she drew his attention , The loving look in her eyes clear as day as he felt the lifeform within her stomach shift , It's power unquestionable even before birth as it radiated from her stomach in waves .
" Yes ... it does " But in the back of his head , He couldn't help but feel something was wrong , A pit forming within his stomach over the last few weeks .
He was taking measures to ensure whatever he was feeling , Whatever warning he was perceiving , Wasn't something that would blindside him .
Hearing the throne room door open once more , Nox observed Letha , The woman Garbed in ornate white robes gifted to her by Nox along with a white cloth that covered her eyes with jewels sewn into its surface .
She looked much like her previous self , Her hair having grown back and braided to hang over her shoulders.
" Your majesty " Letha greeted , Coming to kneel infront of the ring of exarchs , Affording Nox a small smile as he slowly descended the throne , Exarchs once more parting to allow him to stand infront of the kneeling peacekeeper.
" I have a proposition for you my friend " Nox looked down at the Jedi as she looked up at him despite being blind .
" What do you wish of me my lord " Letha asked as she remained kneeling in his presence .
" As you know , The galaxy is in a time of peace , The republic and the Sith empire are staying within their borders , The galaxy is thriving , Everything is right . But ... " Letha listened intently to his words " The Jedi have pulled back and closed their order off from the larger galaxy , The Sith still plot and plan . We are a new government , Standing on shaking supports within the galaxy , If both the republic and the Sith united and rallied their worlds , It would be a blood bath , Systems would be destroyed , Innocent worlds would burn , Destruction would be paramount . That is something none of us want "
" What must I do to avoid this outcome my lord " Letha asked , Desperation clear through the force as fear of his words registered within her mind .
" I rule this empire , But there are a great many happenings that I couldn't possibly oversee all hours of the day . It is inefficient, And costly. Scorpio has agreed with my decision , I am appointing a council , Similar to the dark council of the Sith empire , But more stable , Less power plays and backstabbing . I would appoint you to be co-head of the council alongside Scorpio . You would be tasked with maintaining the council , Overseeing bills to be passed , You would take an active part In keeping our empire and the galaxy at its best " Nox explained to the woman who looked shocked at the proposition , Taking several seconds of silence to think over his words " But there is something you must do before hand "
" What do you request of me " Letha asked , Already having accepted the proposal , Now she just had to hear his request .
" As I have said , The Jedi have pulled out support from the galaxy and become recluse . The war we faced in the past was created by the Jedi the Sith , They brought worlds between them , Into the crossfire . The have cast off their mantle of peace above all , Of understanding and compassion , And became war hounds , Dogs to the senate's whims . I would ask you renounce your allegiance to this corrupt order . Officially join in our empire , Become the symbol of peace the galaxy needs in this time of uncertainty. Raise a generation of force users dedicated to the well-being of those within the galaxy , Like the Jedi promised but have failed to do time and time again. You were never meant for this war , You bare scars you shouldn't bare . But you did so for those who couldn't stand up for themselves . Now I ask you to take your place , Your rightful place , As the guardian , The peacekeeper , The lifegiver , To those that continue to be oppressed by the majority. Help me ... Keep this galaxy safe " Nox finished , Slowly lowering his right hand , Open and waiting as he felt the inner turmoil of the woman before him , And he waited , Hand ready to take her own if she were to agree .
She was silent as she descended into her inner turmoil , Mind alight with worry and contradictions .
The Jedi , Peacekeepers of the galaxy , Tasked since times of old to uphold their morals and help all that were in need . Yet they were responsible for the creation of their greatest enemies , When times were tough , More often than not , The Jedi forsook their vows and waged war , Committing atrocities for what they called the greater good. And now , When things weren't going their way , They pulled their support , Closed their doors and left the galaxy to its fate now they had an opponent they couldn't compete against.
" I ... " Letha grit her teeth and curled her knuckles as a track of tears ran down.
Slowly , And with a pregnant pause , She slowly raised her head to peer at him with her unseeing eyes , teeth grit , And with a solemn gulp , Raised her hand to clasp his own .
THE PRESENT
Nox stared down at the colossal ships of the first fleet dipped into the atmosphere of hoth heading towards the ship graveyard , Fleet vessels flew in formation as they carried Titanic construction equipment and several repulsor and gravity engines , The eclipsing subjugation remained in the lower atmosphere whilst Vaylin stood at Nox's side as they watched from the onboard throne room .
Snow storms swept across the icy plains of hoth , Blistering winds scored the lands , threatening to throw the fleet vessels of course whilst they dropped closer to the surface of hoth.
Already on the surface , thousands of workers , miners and engineers were overseen by scores of zakuulan knights .
Where once was the starship graveyard was now a glacial plain of ice , buried under thousands of years of snow storms , shifting shelves and crushing pressures . The only proof to the current populous that the starship graveyard existed , was for one to perform a scan on the area , which would return a startling amount of unknown signatures .
And so , The thousands of workers , clad in thick jackets and masks to protect themselves from the weather , Drilled tunnels into the surface of the shelf , Entire shafts having been constructed as teams slowly chipped away at the ice .
" Let's head to the surface " Nox announced as he swiftly turned from the viewport and began to make his way to the entryway to the room with Vaylin in toe .
As the fleet warships lowered over the ice shelves , Shuttles departed from the large warships whilst the cargo they carried were transported view cables by four shuttles connected to these large crates .
From the subjugation , The absolutely Titanic flagship hanging low in the skies of the white expanse of hoth . Nox's personal shuttle dove from his personal hanger towards the location that the Starship graveyard once was .
As Nox's shuttle settled down onto the cold surface of ice , The side doors opening up as the two occupants jumped down to the ground .
Now , with the both of them wearing thick black cloaks , Nox and vaylin watched as the large containers , double if not three times the size of the same four shuttles used to transport the containers , Were lowered to the surface of the icy plateau under the watchful gazes of the exarchs .
As the crates touched down , Crews of construction workers hurriedly ran with their hands covering their faces under the blasting winds , Running to the crates as they uncoupled the cables , Allowing the shuttles to disperse and fly back to the warships up above to deliver another payload .
Large , Bulky walkers stomped across the slick grounds , Their arms reaching forward to pry the crates apart .
Four more walkers ,Making use of magnetics , unloaded the cargo of the crates , Revealing the cargo to be massive pistons with sharp points at one end with a piston at the opposite end.
With the pistons already ready to be used , The walkers moved to the first of roughly fifty holes drilled deep into the ice below .
Using their magnetism , The walkers used the first of the eight pistons they each had , Lowering the tip into the cracked opening before slowly lowering the towering stakes into the deep chasms .
Watching as the various walkers lowered the pistons one by one along the entirety of the ice shelf , Nox squinted as the final crate was unloaded and the walkers went to work.
" We should probably move back " Nox reasoned as he ushered Vaylin back into the shuttle , The crews hopping onto different shuttles as they all began to head towards the nearby mountain that remained , sticking high above the icy plateau that grew around it .
Sirens blared in the distance as the shuttles lowered onto the safe ground of the mountain .
As the last of the pistons were lowered into the ground , The walkers were picked up one by one by transport shuttles , Ushered back up to the warships above .
At the same time , As sirens blared and red lights shon across the ice plain, Gravity engines were deployed from the warships , Hovering above the ground as the slowly powered up .
" Awaiting your command my lord " An exarch announced from behind Nox's and Vaylin's position.
" Begin the extraction " Nox hissed , And almost immediately, Everyone around them was force to brace as the very earth they told shuddered .
Nox watched with a plain look as the pistons , All forty , Slammed down in perfect synchronisation with eachother , And as the pistons slammed down , The ice around them all but shattered and broke apart , Sending massive boulders of ice flying into the air before they once more repeated the same process .
Everyone watched , Making sure to cover themselves as the ice plateau broke apart , Each thump of the many pistons breaking the ice further .
" What are we doing this for dear " Vaylin asked in genuine and open curiosity as the rattling and shaking grew stronger and stronger as the pistons began to lower deeper into the holes that had been drilled.
" Asset recovery ... during the war ... it was clear to the republic that they weren't in a favourable position to win the war , So their best minds came together to create something that would tip the scales in their favour ... badly . The ship they came up with was so big ... and so powerful it had to be given an all new designation of class ... a super dreadnaught . The republic was so sure of this things superiority that they equipped it with prototype tech that nobody knew existed ,they made to to keep it on the hush hush . But rumours always circulate ... always " Nox began to explain as the shaking intensified Futher as the pistons were now half way through the ice shelving.
" If it was so powerful , What happened to it " Vaylin asked , Eyebrow raised under her hood as Nox chuckled .
" Well ... they weren't wrong in saying it would have a made them have almost guaranteed victory ... And when the empire finally found out about it ... they knew it too . And so , When the ship was operational , The republic ... in their infinite intelligence, Decided that if they took dromund Kaas , The empire would fall , Which of course... they were only half right. The empire found out about this plan , And called everything they had , They threw everything they had at it to stop it in its tracks . Apparently ... even with their amassed power ... they couldn't do jack shit to the ship and it carried on without care after Obliterating them " Nox spoke whistfully whilst looking to the sky " But it was for naught . Something unexpected happened , They forced it to collide with the nearest planet ... hoth , And as the ship fell to the surface of Hoth ... I suspect It may have been sabotage from within , Or a crew making their way on board to scuttle it . But even still , It was so tough , It remained entirely intact even as it collided with the surface , Nothing broke the ship , But it refused to be powered on again , And became refuge for pirates. Many would try to reclaim even parts of it ... all unsuccessful mainly due to the enemy finding out and stopping all progress at any cost , And so ... it remained buried in snow , To be lost and forgotten to time ... The ships name was The Star Of Coruscant "
The pistons , Apon striking something other than ice under the ice sheet , Shut down all at once as the ice of the entire plateau was all but chunks , unstable in its entirety as its surfaced shifted endlessly .
" That's..." Vaylin began as Nox nodded , A wave of his hand the working signal making the gravity engines in the atmosphere activate at full power en masse .
The massive boulders of ice shifted and churned , Dragged into the skies by the massive reverse in the gravitational pull above them .
Nox ignored them however and stared down through the levitating ice chunks towards what was forcefully being dragged up from below .
Gleaming silver , Shining under the white son , Reflected into the eyes of observers as the ice broke apart against the absolutely monstrous hull , Ice chunks falling from the ship to crash to the now unoccupied space below .
With the gravity engines working at full power , Twenty fleet warships made use of tractor-beam technology to connect and hold the vessel many times larger than themselves , Coming up to formation around the hull of the vessel whilst the gravity engines slowly lowered their power.
As the gravity engines shut off , The full weight of the Star of Coruscant rested on the twenty ships surrounding it , Causing the ships to shake and shudder under the weight .
Seeing the struggle of the fleet warships , More began to divert from the formation of the first fleet surrounding the subjugation , More and more joining to assist in the transportation of the Titanic hull .
" Inform Scorpio that I want her to begin opening a gate for immediate transport , I want this ship restored to it full capabilities under our watchful eyes on Iokath " Nox instructed the exarch behind whilst the crews celebrated at the successful extraction as the hull of the ship rose into the atmosphere .
" Let's get going " Nox turned to away from the still falling rains of ice as he made his way back to the shuttle that was waiting for immediate departure .
And as the shuttle rose into the atmosphere to rejoin with the first fleet that was ascending the skies , Nox began to make plans for the vessel , As the gate opened up before the first fleet with the subjugation moving through with the rest of the fleet moving through along with their cargo being escorted through .
' I saw him smile today , the truest smile I've ever seen on his beautiful face . As he was carried by the man who saved us from gardula , The girl that accompanied him at his side looked at them both with something I can't quite place my finger on .
He answered any and all questions Anakin fired at him , Even going as far as to play little games with my sweet boy as we made our way to the market .
He procured them a couple of fruits each and allowed them to run off together to play , I was worried , As the girl gently took anakin's fingers in her own and ran off into the bustling streets , Each adorned with their own smiles .
I learnt his name then , And the purpose of which he had bought us from gardula when the troidarian had tried to gamble for us .
He knew , Right off the bat what Anakin was and why he was special . He had come with the sole purpose of protecting us from the eyes of the bad people that would try and seperate us should they find us .
My eyes were opened to dangers I didn't know existed , He told me that some members of the supposed protectors of the republic , The Jedi would simply take Anakin from me when I wasn't aware . And that their opposing counterpart was more likely to silence me and take Anakin than keep us together .
He said he would pose as anakin's father , And the girl at his side would be his sister . Not even Anakin would know the truth , Claiming a hyperdrive malfunction had stranded them until they could fix it , and they had come right to us when they done just that , Nobody would suspect the truth of his birth this way . That we would be safe in accommodation that he would provide and watch over us .
We will be a real family , the family Anakin craves and deserves .
He asked me for permission to do so , Knowing the dangers if I was to oppose , I agreed .
That was when they returned , Soaking wet , Glistening in the sun and the most joy filled laugh I've ever heard from my boy . They raced eachother to our side , And when Anakin tripped , I saw the precious thing pick my baby up in her arms like I myself would , Tending to him as she brought him over . He had forgotten the fall entirely by the time she brought him over , Laughing and joking together as she made faces at him .
She handed him to me , I knew she was aware of their purpose as she accidentally called me mum , I saw how her face flushed and saddened .
I knew right then and there what she really wanted , It was as clear as day . And so , I pulled her into a hug and whispered to her . My baby girl , And the father of my children ... that is what they are , What they were before hand ... I don't care .
My two babies and me , Protected ... I don't think I've experienced such happiness in such a long time ... '
Kanya closed the diary with a small smile on her face , Very well remembering the day they had collected Anakin and shmi , But ... it was different knowing just how accepting and loving shmi was right off the bat .
And as tears streamed down her face ,She couldn't help lament her own failures ,She could have made it to her mother ... she was sure of it , If only she hadn't been so careless and gotten caught ... then mum would still be alive .
She curled her fists as fury racked her very being , Gritting her teeth as she clenched her teeth hard enough for them to grate against eachother . She would find severance and she would make the cunt pay .
But first ... she had to be there for Anakin and her to be sister in-law .
She turned to looked out the viewport as soon as the ship dropped out of hyperspace ... the planet naboo clear as day .
NABOO
Standing with a near shit eating grin on her face , Kanya stood beside both R2-D2 And C3-PO as they watched Anakin and Padme kiss , Padme , Wearing an obviously very expensive white wedding gown and anakin wearing his Jedi robes .
The rose covered arber behind the couple accentuated the glistening crystal lake behind , The green mountains on the other side stood tall whilst the sun set behind their twin peaks casting a golden hue on the setting as the atmosphere was vibrant with excitement , Fear and hope and undoubtedly love .
Anakin's new robotic hand curled in and outwards reflexively , Staring deep into Padme's eyes with a determination that the woman could very clearly see . but hidden beneath that , Sadness hung like a curtain over the jedi's inner conscience .
The holy man presiding over the wedding gave the proclamating words of their union , Anakin raised his robotic arm , Cupping padme's cheek . The woman leant her head in to her lover's touch instinctively , Closing her eyes as Anakin leant down , The two sharing the first kiss of their union together .
Watching this happen , The golden coloured C3-PO and R2-D2 whistled and clapped , Whilst Kanya , Staring at her brother and Inlaw couldn't help the small smile that overcame her features , Raising her hands slowly to join in the celebration .
' Don't you worry shmi ... mum ... I'll protect them ... I'll protect them both ' Kanya vowed as her eyes changed targets and instead peered out at the glistening crystal lake behind the lucky couple .
As their lips broke apart , Kanya knew the two would most likely wish to spend the rest of their time on naboo with eachother , Without outside worries .
Stepping back , The woman decided the herself would oversee and provide for them whilst they spent the precious little time they had together in happiness .
CORUSCANT
Bail Organa , mass ameda and Sheev palpatine stood side by side on a balcony that looked over a vast military depot .
Numerous venators were landed with their hanger bays open and ready for their occupants to enter .
Hundreds of thousands of clones stood side by side in their formations. Their brothers marching in unision into the waiting ships .
Bail looked on in profound sadness as the clone army was deployed , Marching into the venators whilst other Ships were already lifting off into the atmosphere .
Yet as he looked to the Chancellor , Bail's brows knitted together as he saw the chancellor's look , A look of pure grim determination.
' So this is it ... war is apon us ' Bail closed his eyes and let out a deep breath , Eyes flickering from the marching armies below to peer up towards the sky and the stars beyond ' I can only hope it doesn't cost us too much '
JEDI TEMPLE
Standing within the Jedi council chambers , Large windows wrapping around the towers top room to display the orange light from the sunset on the horizon , Clouds hung high over the skies as the city world began to descend into its night.
Obi-Wan stood beside Mace Windu whom was leant against one of the support pillars of the room , The ginger haired man having his arms encircled by the sleeves of his thick brown robes.
" Do you believe what dooku said about Sidious controlling the senate " Obi-Wan asked , Looking to Windu for guidance for if they should follow up the lead he was given " It doesn't feel right "
" Joined the Darkside , Dooku has .. hmm ... " Yoda was revealed to be sitting in his usual chair , Ears low and brow twitching as he was in heavy thought " lies ... deceit. creating mistrust are his ways now "
" Never the less , I feel we should keep a close eye on the senate " Windu's usual distrust shining through , Having no trust for those that weren't apart of the order and didn't follow the code he had based his life off.
" I agree " Yoda nodded at the wisdom displayed by the follow master of the order.
" Where is your apprentice " Windu asked , Looking to Obi-Wan with an intense gaze .
" On his way to naboo . Escorting senator Amidala " Obi-Wan answered , Not wishing to linger on the subject any longer , He continued " I have to admit , without the assistance of the clones the battle wouldn't have been a victory "
" Victory , Victory you say . Master Obi-Wan... not victory " Yoda looked grim as the shadows of the room seemed to stretch " The shroud of the Darkside has fallen . Begun ... the clone war has "
AEOS PRIME
" Master , Are you okay , Why did you call me up here " Vas asked as he approached the summit of the mountain that they lived on .
At first , Sifo didn't answer , Instead , The man basked in the sheer radiance of light that tore off from Vas , The very lifeforce the man projected seeped into the surroundings to rejuvenate all around him .
Even at a time like this , On the cusp , The light from the boy brought him comfort .
As Sifo turned to face the boy whom stood at the top of the ascending stairs , He couldn't help the smile that came to his face . Even as his head was bare of hair and his skin looked ill, Veins coloured black under the surface of his skin as his health failed him .
Now , On the cusp of adult hood , The boy was already starting to turn into the man he had glimpsed in his visions.
" Yes , I was wandering if you'd like to join me for a meal while we watch the sunset " Sifo motioned to a large stone next to the one he sat on , Flat enough for them to sit on while he had already painstakingly made a meal that was ready to be eaten .
A smile came to Vas's face as he stepped forward and made his way to the stone that was located next to Sifo , Happily sitting down whilst Sifo reached into a heated container situated right next to his right leg.
Fishing two containers of food from the heated box ,Sifo handing one to his apprentice with a small content smile along with cutlery for the boy to use.
The skies were orange as the sun began to approach the horizon , Reflecting off of the waters whilst the villagers below moved through the waters with their tamed aquatic creatures .
The only clouds in the skies appeared to be gathered infront of the slowly descending sun as a few avian creatures flew inside .
The warm rays of the evening sun beat down on them gently as they began to eat , An expensive steak from what Vas could gather to be as Nerf steak along with some vegetables from the village .
Two cups sat next to Sifo as he pulled out an expensive win he had been saving , Pouring it into the two glasses before handing one off to his apprentice .
" Jeez , You really cooked the steak to perfection " Vas chuckled as he enjoyed the meal , Slicing portions off from the steak whilst his mind was a blur , Rapidly thinking as he felt the atmosphere around him with the force .
" Naturally " Sifo boasted good naturedly as he took a sip of his wine , choosing to squint as the edges of the sun began to touch the horizon.
Eating in the comfortable silence together , Vas couldn't help but feel the ripples of the force , Weather something was happening or was about to happen , And he didn't like the feelings as he couldn't pinpoint the location .
Sifo , On the other hand ate slowly and with purpose , Sitting in comfort and enjoying the feelings of having his apprentice at his side .
Even through the years of his sickness , Simply being around the boy he trained , Having his purpose , Gave him comfort , Allowing him to persevere through the pain that ruptured his body until recently .
Watching the boy grow from just that , To a man , And a being that personified what being a Jedi should be , He knew it wasn't the Jedi way, But he felt as if the boy was closer to his son , That his apprentice, And he accepted that , For he felt there was nothing wrong with thinking like that .
Stabbing into the steak with his fork , Sifo's eyes slowly tracked from the ocean before them to stare at the man he loved as his child .
" How's your little tag along " Sifo asked , Watching Vas pause for a moment before he felt a second source of warmth from his other side.
Turning to his right , He caught the shimmering hue of a humanoid , Cast I. the shape of a small girl that was smiling at him.
She sat comfortably with her legs crossed on the grassy summit to the side , Turning to look back at the sunset with a forelorn look on her face .
When Sifo had become aware of the girls presence , He had been deeply saddened , Feeling a great injustice had been dealt to her .
He smiled sadly at her as her hair swayed in the slight breeze around them , Her ethereal figure cutting a fantastical image to the man.
Her very presence and connection to his apprentice all but confirmed and validated the reason for training his apprentice , Taking solace in the feeling that he had done everything he could to prepare the young man for the future .
Turning from her , Sifo turned to watching the sunset that was now a quarter of the way to setting.
' I guess it's time ' Sifo thought as he slowly set his plate down to the side even though it was only half finished , Darra slowly turned to face the Jedi master as Vas's brows knitted .
Nervously , Sifo reached up to his neck and gently unwound the necklace that was wrapped around his neck , Slowly and with purpose as he steeled himself.
Clasping the ornate necklace in his hands , The Jedi master Turned and stood before his apprentice .
Staring up at him , Vas slowly placed his food to the side , Slowly catching Sifo's gaze as the Jedi master , Bald and sickly , Stood with his own strength with his came to the side .
" Master ... " Vas began as Sifo connected eyes with him .
" This may not be formal , But it's going to be as official as I can make it " Sifo spoke , fingers curling around his necklace as he took a deep breath .
" Vas ... my son " Sifo began as Vas'lucis chocked at the sudden declaration " I have watched you grow from a solemn young man , To a man of purpose , Of duty and compassion "
Sifo stumbled slightly and winced under the buckling of his knees , He glanced at Darra as she looked at him worriedly , But he wasn't worried , Afterall he had asked if she was there so someone could be present for such an event .
" You are a shining beacon of radiance , You are what a Jedi should aspire to be , And had we grown up together , I would have aspired to be just like you . I am proud , To have had a hand in your training , And to guide you through the times where you needed someone " Sifo spoke , Tears brimming on the edges of his eyes slightly as he unwound the necklace and began to wind it around Vas's neck slowly .
" I have made , In my long life , A great deal of mistakes , Actions I have taken may have made things worse than they were supposed to be . But I know , For wrong I may have inadvertently done , With you , I right them . You are my pride ... and joy , And I take great pleasure in being able to do this one thing , At this time "
Finishing winding the necklace around his apprentices neck , Sifo reached into his robes and fished out the hilt of his lightsaber.
" We are Jedi . The force speaks through us . Through out actions , The force proclaims itself and what is real . Today we are here to acknowledge what the force has proclaimed " Sifo shakily , His frail hands clasping his lightsaber as he flicked the switch to his weapon , The blue blade of his weapon springing froward with a snap hiss .
" Vas ... my child " Sifo brought his weapon to bare above Vas's shoulder .
" By rite of the council , by the will of the force , I dub thee Jedi , knight of the republic " Sifo Sliced Vas's Padawan braid from his head , Tears now streaming down the Jedi master's face as his weapon deactivated.
He stumbled slightly as he put pressure on his back leg to balance , His breath catching as he tried to breathe .
" Master " Vas rose to his legs and caught his master as the man fell back , The sickly man choking as black fluid ran freely down his mouth , Yet the man's smile didn't falter even as he lost the strength to hold his lightsaber that rolled to the ground at their side .
" Don't look so sad Vas " Sifo reached up to pet Vas on the cheek slightly , Smiling widely " We both knew this day was coming sooner rather than later , We were just fortunate enough to have so much time "
" I ... I don't know ... I ..." Tears ran openly down the young man's cheeks as he held the man whom trained him .
" It seems ... our time together is up " Sifo closed his eyes and took in a deep , Meaningful breath , Feeling the force beginning to overwhelm every cell within his body , A sense of content coming over him as all his worries evaporated " I know , That training you was the right decision to make , Even though I may never have seen your face , I know ... the good in you , The righteous heart you have , That though the weight of the galaxy is on your shoulders , You will make the right decision ... "
Vas paused before choking slightly , Knowing very well that Sifo wasn't talking about just himself , But rather his whole being .
" Master ... you knew " Vas spoke slowly and with purpose as his brow twisted slightly as the full weight of Sifo's love bore down on him .
" Of course my boy " Sifo spoke as , Never flinching as another presence appeared at the summit of the mountain , Darra froze entirely as she recognised the feeling , The presence of the being that appeared standing over Vas and Sifo .
Vas went silent as Nox stared down at Sifo , Unmasked as the Jedi master smiled up at him .
" There you are... my boy " Sifo felt content as he looked into the purple glowing iris's of the man above him , Twin eclipses set into eyeballs as black and endless as the void , Star Flecked with glowing Magenta iris's .
Nox knelt down and planted his knees onto the grass below , His stone like demeanor breaking under the sheer amount of adoration that rose from Sifo.
" You knew ... master ... " Nox spoke in his deep voice , humouring the man as a tear slowly trailing down his right cheek as he gently rested a finger on Sifo Dyas's face .
" Of course I do , I always did , And I have to say , I'm proud of the man you are ,And the man you'll become " Sifo answered as both Vas's and Nox's face contorted to display great sorrow .
" Had I grown up under you ... I have a feeling ... no I know , That somehow , I would have been a better man " Nox stressed out as Sifo gently held his forearm .
" Don't underestimate yourself , my child . I know your burdens way down apon you , That your sadness weigh heavily apon your soul , That people may not see you as what you are . But don't for a second believe you're a monster . You're a good man , With a strong heart. And the abilities and drive to do the right thing , And while things may not always go to plan , May not always work out , You're better than what others think you are ... than you think you are " Sifo spoke slowly , His words beginning to dim and slowly slightly at the end of his speech " I'm proud ... to have raised you , Seen you grow and prosper ... And I know ... that with you ... all will be ... right "
Nox simply held the man as he began to glow intensely , White light overtaking his features as Nox watched in slow motion , Pupils dilated as he vanished , Leaving nothing but empty robes as he joined wholly with the cosmic force .
Nox knelt silently for several seconds before rising to full height and staring out at the sun for several seconds , Face shifting through several emotions before settling on a blank mask of stone.
Turning from the sun , Nox called out to the creatures housed in the mountain through the force , Eyes turning to face Darra whom was looking at him in open wander , Knowing well that she could perceive the rippling force coming from him .
A low hiss and snap sounded from the rising stairs of the summit , Rising over the rocky formations was the many eyed bull summa vernimoth , Hovering closer as Nox called for it .
Open curiosity rose from the creature as it used its psyionic abilities to study the new man before it .
It was apparently far more intelligent than Nox firsth thought it to be as he felt the creature had recognised him after studying him .
" Interesting" Nox walked up to the summa that was now larger than a full grown adult , Raising his hand to the creature as one of its many many tentacles came forward to wrap around his offered arm .
" You're coming with me " Nox spoke , Feeling the creatures understanding of his words and it's acceptance .
Rising from his kneeling position on the ground , Vas deposited himself down onto the stone he sat early and slumped , Staring forward out towards the ocean once more whilst Nox and the bull summa disappeared in the wind , Leaving Darra and Vas to their own .
" Things are going to be different now ... aren't they " Darra spoke as she took a seat next to Vas .
Vas remained silent as his hair was blown by the wind .
" Yea ... " A fear more tears ran down his face as darkness descent as the sun finally set .
IOKATH - DAYS LATER
Thousands of construction drones swarmed the skies of Iokaths Shipyard , The Titanic shell of the star of Coruscant hovered through the skies away from prying eyes as it was suspended by gravity engines until it's power could be restored at a future date .
Vaylin watched the drones enter the ship though various holes in its hull , Flying inside of the beastly ship .
" How long do you think it'll be before its operational " Vaylin asked Scorpio as the droid came to stand at her side.
" Unknown , It could be days , Months , Years . We have encountered several dozen creatures occupying the vessel for a nesting ground . It is in a severe state of disrepair, And almost all of its experimental technology has been destroyed , It is going to take some time before all the technology is figured out , And reverse engineered and replicated and the repairs are able to be made . However the generators have been figured out and will be the first things to be restored along with the thrusters and gyroscopes. So at the very least ... it will be able to operate under its own power by the end of the week " Scorpio explained as Vaylin crossed her hand and hummed in thought .
" What if the vessel is needed to aid the fleet in the meantime " Vaylin asked as she turned to face the droid .
" I may be able to install some temporary instalments in place of the current outfit , they should prove versatile enough for any prolonged battle , As long as the fleet is to aid it " Scorpio explained as she sent a directive to the drones to install the temporary weapons she spoke of .
" I guess it'll have to do , very well " Vaylin permitted in reluctant acceptance .
Just as she went to say something else , A small hum descended over the shipyard , Sirens reigning soon after as the star of coruscant was lit alight with blaring red lights.
" What's going on " Vaylin asked , Scorpio immediately returning to managing the Iokath mainframe to find out what was occuring.
" Reconstruction units appear to have repaired one of the many generators and have returned basic power needs to the ship , Hence , Emergency functions have reactivated " Scorpio relayed as she brought up a blueprint of the Titanic vessel .
Crossing her arms , Vaylin returned her attention back to the ship as Scorpio went over studying the blueprints .
Searching , Vaylin stopped paying attention to the ship as her eyes danced across the mid distance , Squinting as a frown began to overcome her features .
Snapping around , Vaylin made her way from the control room of the shipyard , Stopping at the doorway to regard Scorpio for one more moment.
" Keep his majesty posted of progress ... and keep it underwraps " Vaylin immediately after turned away from the droid and departed .
" Naturally " Scorpio answered although she was now alone , Returning to overseeing the restoration of the star of Coruscant .
AEOS PRIME - VILLAGE
" You're leaving " Ees el Kadir , The leading hunter of which they had met during their first hunt with the alpha saberjowl from years ago , approached the shoreline where a ship was hovering over the beach , The very same ship Vas had used to arrive on the planet , The D5-Mantis .
Already onboard the ship were the two adolescent remaining summa vernimoth , Hovering around the ship as they inspected it in curiosity . Villagers moved food stores into cabinets and munitions purchased from passing junkers and smugglers were loaded into crates placed into the cargo hold .
" I have too , I've done everything I can here , the rest of the galaxy needs me " Vas turned to face the amphibian man .
" I see " Ees frowned slightly as he stared at the large ship . Vas turned to face the villagers that were gathering on the outskirts of the fishing village , However they didn't wish to come too close due to their reverence of the boy due to his standing with the summa vernimoth " There's nothing we could do to convince you otherwise is there "
Shaking his head , Vas placed a hand on Ees's shoulder , A small smile on his face before he began to walk up to the extended ramp of the ship just as the last of the helping villagers dropped off the last crate and left the vessel .
" Well , I'm sure when I speak for everyone here , If you need a home , You always have a place with us " Ees yelled out as Vas stepped onto the ramp .
Stopping at the ramp , Vas paused slightly before turning around and facing the village with a small smile .
He raised his hand into a wave as the villagers whom were nervous before rushed forward and waved in turn .
In the cockpit , The vessel's controls began to activate on their own under his influence , Allowing the ship to begin slowly hovering higher into the air .
Sighing , Vas watched , Felt the sorrow the villagers felt of his departure , His hand beginning to lower as the village became smaller and smaller to his eyes .
Turning back around , Vas walked into the bowels of the ship whilst the ramp closed itself behind him .
Walking through to the cockpit of the ship , Vas sat himself down into the pilots chair , Taking the control stick of the ship . On the sides of the ship , The thrusters rotated to face the back of the ship and activated to full power , Sending the ship hurtling into the skies as a streak of dark green and yellow .
In the cockpit , Vas stared evenly as the clouds cleared the vessels viewport and soon bled into a multitude of twinkling stars .
Feeling a tentacle touch at his right arm , Vas looked to the youngest of the summa as it settled itself at his side .
" It'll be okay " Vas pet the Summa gently on the head as it let loose a small rumble " We're heading towards the mid rim , I don't want to be in republic space just yet , Nor do I want to be within separatist space , So we'll go to the mid rim and help as many worlds as we can "
Vas could feel the approval of the summa , It's remaining sibling come to his other side and sat itself down onto one of the chairs in the bridge.
" Coordinates placed " Vas spoke to his companions as the ship around them began to hum as power built from deeper within.
" Hit the switch " Vas smirked as the summa resting in the chair raised one of its tentacles in the direction he was looking , It's appendage wrapping around the switch and slowly pulling it down " Atta girl "
The ships hum intensified tenfold as the hyperdrive activated , The stars lighting up before streaking across the viewport as the ship entered hyperspace .
WITH NOX - NOX'S NATHEMA PALACE
" You seem tense " Vaylin purred as she kneaded the tense muscles in her lovers back .
The two sat in the nude comfortably in a heated bathroom within the upper levels of the towering structure Nox called his palace .
She danced her fingers across the muscled ridges of his back , Eyes a haze as she felt several anomalies that didn't belong on the normal humans back .
" Just ... I've been dealing with a great deal of squabbling amongst the structure of our empire. Skyva and Scorpio are vying for my favour , Not out of spite but to see whom is better. Integrating the new found slaves from Zygeria has been a chore , But they're doing well ... sort of " Nox began as he slumped into Vaylin's open arms , Head slowly tossing from side to side as she rubbed his shoulders .
" But there's more isn't there " Vaylin pursed her lips before resting her chin on his right shoulder .
" Plagueis isn't reporting all of his findings to me , And is ... meeting at a regular basis with several individuals from the old government that are smuggled through the gate on Iokath and Zakuul " Nox informed the woman at his back whilst his face scrunched up " Lucieal suspects he may be drawing them to his side "
" Do you think he might try a coup for the throne " Vaylin sneered as Nox nodded " Let me kill him , such a worm cannot be allowed to fester and grow "
" No ... I will allow him to do as he wishes , Gain the support he wants , I want him to draw our would be traitors to his side " Nox spoke , Simmering down Vaylin's anger as she thought on his plan .
" Anyone who sides with him couldn't be trusted to begin with " Vaylin announced , Nox nodding in turn as she placed her chin back on his shoulder " And when they strike , We retaliate and remove all the vile corruption from our glorious empire "
" And nobody will oppose us on our own soil " Nox finished , Knowing Vaylin was fully committed to his plan .
" I see ... But what if they all turn on us for him " Vaylin asked , Looking unsure as her brows contorted upwards.
" I can rule a galaxy of ash and corpses just as easily as one full of life " Nox answered after several seconds of silence.
Slowly , Vaylin unwound from her lovers back and made her way to his front , Setting herself down between his legs as she looked into his eyes.
Slowly , Purposely , She wrapped his hands into her own as she leant forward .
" I would burn all of the galaxies world's away , If you were only to ask " The absolute certainty in her words , The sheer will and desperation for her words to be taken as truth , Moved Nox .
Slowly , He pulled the nude woman into his embrace as she leant her head against his chest.
" I know ... I believe you ... you don't have to try to convince me anymore " Nox whispered into the woman's eat as she smiled softly to herself , Taking in his heartbeat and warmth that washed over her .
Nox sighed in annoyance as a set of footsteps alerted them to the presence of another .
Stepping into the room , An exarch looked to the ground , Refusing to cast a glance at his nude lord and his concubine .
" Your majesty , I bring news " The exarch began " Lady Skyva has asked for your presence "
" I see , Thank you for informing me " Nox remained still with Vaylin still slung over him .
" Of course " The exarch made a swift departure , Allowing for Nox to slump as Vaylin unwound herself from him and stood .
Moments later , Nox himself stood , Pooping his joints as he basked for one last moment in the sauna .
" So what are we doing " Vaylin asked as Nox called a black cloak to his hand , Fastening it around him as he tied it at the waist .
" I believe it's time I went to oversee Skyva's progress "
IOKATH
Flying low over iokaths steel cities , Artificial rain pelting slightly against the hull of the vessel , The X-70 B remained in camoflauge as it weaved between spires and large buildings , Wishing not to be noticed by prying eyes as it approached a larger facility in the far distance .
Apon nearing the facility , The ship began to slow , A signal resonating from the vessel that opened a portion of the facility . A large set of hanger doors opening with which a platform was extended from .
Slowing to a halt , The ships landing gear extended as it began to lower , The hum of the thrusters lowering further as it landed gently .
Marching from within the facility , A Legion of heavy Skytrooper units made twin columns to welcome their emperor .
Rising from his pilots seat , Nox breathed in a deep breath of cold artificial air . Vaylin tinkered with the console infront of herself to finish the landing sequence .
Walking with a sedate pace to his quarters , Nox quickly went over his appearance , Once more Garbed in his royal armour.
Squinting slightly , An uneven strand of hair was put back in its place , Restoring his immaculate appearance before he turned away towards a lightsaber mount.
Pulling his blade from the mount , Nox caught the weapon snugly in his palm before departing his chambers .
" Your majesty , Do you fancy a beverage " The remade 2V-R8 which now served as a physical body for the ships A.I , Eager as ever to please and serve her master and creator .
" Not right now ... But ... prepare something for myself and vaylin for when we return ... and good job " Nox complimented the A.I as it became giddy at his praises.
Saddling up beside him , Nox looked to Vaylin whom was ready to accompany him in his observations , A single nod being sent from her lover before they departed the ship .
On the outside of the vessel , The landing platform was retracted back into the facility , The hanger doors closing to hide Nox's presence alongside the X-70 as the platform brought them into an internal hanger .
As the ramp lowered with a hiss , Nox walked across the platforms walkway through the internal hanger , Heavy Skytrooper units kneeling in reverence .
" My lord " Aivela stood bowed , Her right hand infront of her chest whilst her left was curled at the small of her back .
" Aivela , You're looking well " Nox complimented the droid that smiled slightly at his response to her greeting .
" Your constant improvements to my mainframe and programming have allowed me to experience many things I hadn't thought possible at the time as well they have for my siblings , And for that we a grateful and happy " Aivela replied , Returning to standing at her towering height as she smiled down at her master.
" I am pleased to hear that , Come , Let us walk and chat " Nox motioned to the doorway , Aivela nodding as she turning and moved to walk alongside the high justice and Nox .
" Tell me , How goes your studies " Nox asked in reference to studying the monoliths on another floor of the facility , Far below where Esne was currently taking more samples of the world breaker monolith.
" They go well , Several breakthroughs have been made , We have been able to replicate the unique armouring of the creatures plating. Harvesting it's cells , We have been able to both replicate the creature and create offspring . We have also been able to analyse its DNA structure and overall make-up, We have discovered what lead to its impressive lifespan and resilience to the elements , I am working on recording our discoveries and shall send you a full and detailed explanation of our findings through to your implants " Aivela explained , informing Nox of the beginning of their discoveries and the subjugation of the monolith .
" That is good to hear , I am pleased of your progress " Nox replied , Excited to receive the studies from the droid at a later date " Now tell me , Is there anything you wish for , An alteration to your mainframe perhaps , Or an exotic pet , It is my wish to grant "
" My lord , I am simply happy to serve , However , If I were to be so bald , I would ask for more... precise instruments to work with " Aivela motioned to her hands .
" I see , I will design and begin development on a set of more ... malleable digits to be installed " Nox replied much to the droids satisfaction , The two now exiting the hanger and walking into a sterile corridor , various different droids working at their highest velocity within the white walls of the facility.
" It would be greatly appreciated your majesty " Aivela spoke , Guiding Nox towards an elevator to another floor below them where Skyva was working with her creations .
The towering droid and it's majesty spoke in great length for the remainder of their walk , Sharing their wisdom with eachother whilst Vaylin remained silent during their exchange.
As the elevator came to a stop on sub level five , Aivela once more bowed to Nox .
" It is time I depart from you my lord , Mother awaits you behind these doors with her creations " Aivela spoke as the elevator door opened up infront of them .
" Very well , Continue with your great work , I look forward to seeing what you've been able to uncover " Nox replied before walking with purpose out of the elevator .
" I look forward to receiving your praises my lord " Aivela answered , Receiving a nod from Nox as the elevator closed between them , Allowing for Aivela to descend to a deeper floor within the facility .
" That was an enlightening conversation" Vaylin snarked as Nox chuckled , The two standing before another door , Secured with several locks on the inside that unlocked at their approach .
" She's just eager " Nox replied as the door opened and allowed them passage.
" If only all were that eager " Vaylin mused bitterly as she thought about some of their previous servants.
" Yes ... that would have been nice " Nox agreed as they entered Skyva's laboratory.
Looking around , Nox could see the capsules which used to control the specimens for Skyva's experiments that were housed against the wall . The same operations table which Skyva used to operate on her specimens was situated in the centre of the room , Clear of any current specimens .
And entering from another doorway on the far side of the room , Was the towering form of Skyva herself entering with an excited stride , Quickly closing the gap between Nox and herself .
" There you are Skyva " Nox regarded the droid as it stopped before him.
" Master , I'm glad you've arrived " Skyva greeted with a deep bow , Nox nodding his head in turn before she returned to her standing position.
" You have something for me " Nox immediately went to business .
" My experiments have bore fruit , Your most powerful and useful servants await you " Skyva motioned to the doorway which she entered through .
" Truly , You've completed your experiments " Nox looked up to the droid whom gave her confirmation and motioned for them to move to the next chamber.
" There is little more I can improve apon with their current form , I am most proud of their turn out " Skyva informed as they exited the main room of the lab and entered the adjacent corridor , Headed towards the chamber which housed the finished specimens .
" That is ... Very assuring to hear . I look forward to testing them , Tell me , Are the testing rooms available " Nox asked as they came to stand infront of another sealed door which unlocked at their arrival .
" They are always at the ready should you wish to test my experiments my lord. Now allow me to introduce you to your most useful pawns " Coming to stand directly at his side , The doorway opened to reveal the chamber within .
In total eighty pods ran in eight rows , Ten rows in line with eachother with their inhabitants kept within.
With their arrival , The stasis pods relinquished their inhabitants ,Opening to allow the nude individuals within to depart .
In unison , All eighty of the successful specimens stepped forward onto the cold ground .
Humans and aliens of all species stood tall against the chilled temperature of the room regardless of their lack of clothing.
" The youngest of this group provided to me was of the biological age of seven , A human female child , Proved more malleable to program and alter , I have been able to install several neural implants and have been able to alter her brain to a greater degree than some others , Her age and general lack of knowledge allowed essentially a blank slate , I dare say she may be an intellectual match for C490L the first of them . The oldest approaches the ages of one hundred and twenty six years old , Whilst his organic brain was past its prime , However installments have restored any lost cognitive function . All others vary in species and age inbetween " Skyva explained as the congregation of specimens stood shoulder to shoulder infront of their stasis pods.
Analysing then through the force , Nox was impressed by what he felt , they held their presences , But other than that , They were blank , Thinking and feeling nothing , Not even pain . Focussing , Nox penetrated their minds , Watching several flinch at the intrusion but made no move to stop his advances . He could feel them , Their subdued feelings a soft flow , Their muted thoughts his to know .
" Interesting , I see they have taken well to your augments , Their bodies have accepted them " he turned to face Skyva as he made his observations .
" It was a slight annoyance to subdue their bodies immune system to allow for the integration of these augments , But with what you provided , It was ... rudimentary to do " Skyva informed as she motioned for the being once known as Carol .
Coming forward , Carol knelt before Nox and Skyva , Her blonde hair cascading down her back whilst her facial features remained blank .
" This is the first successful specimen , C490L , You were present via Holo when she awoke if my memory is to be believed " Skyva announced , The artificial and organic amalgamation knowing very well it was being studied now that the being she was to serve was now here.
" Is it combat ready " Nox asked as he walked around the kneeling woman , Noting several small lines that ran across her body , Such as along her spine where her body was stitched back together . These lines ran across her arms , Two from the base of her neck to run across her chest , Over her breasts and stomach to come to a stop together stood her reproductive organ .
" Affirmative , I take it you wish to test it's effectiveness " Skyva opened one of the three connected doors beside the entryway, Leading to an adjacent chamber where he could test C490L's abilities.
" Come now , Servant One , I wish to test your abilities " Accepting her new designation as her name , Carol stood to her feet and followed after her new master into the chamber she was familiar with.
TESTING CHAMBER
Coming to a stop in the white room , Tiles lined all surfaces of the room , Stark white and sterile as every other part of the facility .
" Come at me with everything you have servant one , And be rewarded for your attempts " Nox unclipped his lightsaber , The blade screaming to life , Said scream would have driven any other organic to their knees under the sheer fear that was experienced in the presence of his blade . Carol however , Showed no outside reaction as she got into a stance , Her centre of gravity low to the ground , Her hands spread infront of her with her palms facing the ground whilst her legs were spread apart , Ready to spring her in either direction .
Nox watched , As the skin in her right palm seperated , A blade of black steel like material sprung from her palm , Ready to be used .
Without warning , Carol sprung forward , Features a blur as she closed the distance in a near instant. She made a stabbing motion with her right arm .
Bucking his head to the right , The blade passed where his head had previously been , Allowing for Nox to sidestep the woman at speeds that surpassed the woman by leagues . Coming to stand behind the woman , Nox made to stab her in the back with the tip of his black and purple lightsaber , However was pleasantly surprised as she twisted , Affording a grade to the side of her stomach rather than full on impalement .
She didn't react as the skin of her stomach burnt , Instead , Swept her blade around to strike at Nox's head , Whom blocked by pointing his blade upwards .
He was further interested as the black rod didn't immediately split inhalf , Rather it stopped his blade , Sparks flew between the two .
Impassive as ever , Carol weathered the red bolts of lightning jumping from the shroud of his blade and onto her skin , Leaving black burn marks in their place .
The woman proved deceptively strong as she , For that very moment , Applied all the pressure she could muster into pushing his blade down .
Pushing back , Nox broke the lock , Satisfied with her current level of strength , He moved onto his next test .
Coming forward , Nox swung his weapon left at carols head , The woman leant back as it sailed by , And when Nox redirected his blade with a simple maneuver of his wrist , The blade altered its path downwards and to the right and threatened to spill the bottom of the woman's guts out .
Slamming her blade down , Carol narrowly managed to spare the damage to her stomach , Leaping back into the air as the scars and burns on her body slowly healed.
Not letting the woman receive a reprieve , Nox leapt into the air after the woman , Slapping the blade to the side as he reared his blade and swiped at her now undefended abdomen .
Nox watched , intrigued as the superheated black and purple blade sliced deep into her abdomen , But was stopped against its will as it struck her ribs , stopping as it hit the replacement of her skeleton structure within her.
Pulling his blade out , Nox blasted the woman with a force push as he fell back to the ground , Landing gracefully on his crouched legs .
The force pushed carried the woman and carved a trench of energy across the room carrying Carol across the room until she was embedded into the far wall , Which exploded into shards of tile and steel as the force push annihilated it's surface and exposed what was underneath .
' Let's hope she can survive even a percentile of my power ' Nox thought as he studied the damage his force push did ' Not even half a percent and this was the damage , I'm going to need to reaffirm my control , Don't want to crush anything ... or anyone with my presence alone ... again '
He was dragged from his thoughts as Carol twitched and popped , Arms coming forward , Bent the wrong direction as she pried herself from the feminine shaped hole in the wall .
Landing on the ground , Carol was bent all in the wrong direction , Arms bent over backwards , Hands flat against the ground. Her spine was wound the wrong way until her legs were the wrong way around .
Nox watched as the woman stood up , Legs still facing the wrong direction as the gash in her stomach still burned . The woman seemed to flex , And with a sickening snap , Her legs wound around to face the right direction , Her arms unbent and clicked together , Her broken arms fusing back together until fully healed .
Deactivating his lightsaber , Nox nodded with satisfaction as he clipped it back onto his sash and relaxed his stance .
" Skill - B- pending Improvment. Speed - S .. Strength - A , endurance - S . Luck ... to be tested ... Overall score ... A- " Nox recorded his recorded data into his neural implant to be used later " A very satisfactory specimen "
' But I could improve it further ' Nox smirked as he made to depart the testing chamber and made his way back to the main chamber .
" Tell me , Are all the others as capable as you " Nox asked the creation at his side as she followed him with a blank stare .
" Combat wise , I am second compared to my siblings , Intellectually ... I am first due to unique ... testing and programming " Carol explained , Making Nox nod in thought whilst thinking on how to utilise them to the best of their abilities.
Coming back into the main theatre , Carol went back to standing back in line with Skyva's creations as he went back to standing with the droid.
He was about to say something when he stopped and paused , Iris's narrowing as his head snapped to the side slightly , Vaylin seemed to notice too as a wave of malevolence washed over them , Passing by as it dipped into a sense of cold , Targetted hatred that only he was meant to feel .
" My lord " Skyva pressed as she noticed the instant change in his behaviour , His unflinching glare that penetrated the wall .
" Transport them to Nathema , I have some other tests I wish to do ... " Shaking his head , Nox sent a pointed look to Vaylin whom approached " Forgive me , Vaylin will accompany them as an escort ... No I must depart ... there is ... something I must take care of "
He was gone from the room immediately after , Evaporating in a cloud of dark shifting purple that convulsed and contorted in on itself before fading away.
KORRIBAN
Dreshdae , One of the only settlements left on korriban , Was a wreck , Plumes of smoke rose from several crumbling buildings .
Appearing within the centre of a street , Nox looked around slowly , Eyes staring at everything around him with an analytical gaze.
Corpses lined the streets , Sunken husks clutching or running from something , Stuck in their final moments , Their skin dark grey and stone like.
Tapping one with the edge of his steel boot , Nox confirmed his suspicion as it crumbled away into dust to be evaporated by the winds of the planet .
" That's the first thing you do when returning from the void ... destroy the only settlement here " Nox announced over his shoulder , Slowly turning to face the only other individual in the street " I see ... you've come to reclaim what was once yours " Nox remarked as he stared at the individual ... no ... the entity infront of him .
Beedy red eyes , Sunken into the features of what looked to be a middle aged man stared back at him.
Apon a simple glance , He appeared to be harmless , Taunt arms with barely any muscle to his frame , Lean with his bones visible underneath , His hair was black with a sickly green substance running through it making it clunky.
But as Nox's eyes began to shine a fluorescent Magenta , He could see the rippling energy that practically bled from his frame , Black waves that sunk into his surrounding environment, Sapping the life out of the very atmosphere around him as it became dead , colour seemed to drain slightly as the sun dimmed .
" where are my manners , Let me be the first to welcome you back to the land of the living " Nox spread his arms with a wide smile before they dropped to his side and regarded the entity with a solid glare " Now prepare to be assimilated ... typhojem "
The world seemed to rumble around the disguised entity as it growled , The land shaking with its progenitors anger as it curled it's hands into fists .
" Try not to struggle too much " Nox glared hard , His teeth clenching together as his veils blackened and skin became grey , Eyes shifting to black as his iris glowed vibrant Magenta , Waves of energy suddenly erupting from his mortal coil that began to combat with the desperate Typhojem's own energy .
The disguised monster shifted in uncertainty , It's desires clear , With the efforts to regain its previously lost power discarded thanks to Nox's own actions in its realm in the void . The only chance for its survival was to come and take back what was stolen , And in doing so ... taking what Nox contained and therefore regaining its previous power. No ... it had no choice , Here and now ... it would regain its place as the dominant force in the galaxy .
