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" My lord , A Darksider has been sighted on the planes of Tatooine . I believe this to be the false apprentice you speak of " Athla stated as he knelt within the Zakuulan throne room as Nox stood stock still as he gazed at the city far below .

" You have done well bringing this information to me . I will have three warships cloaked over Tatooine , You will be on one and tail them to wherever their destination is . If the royal party is in more danger than they can deal with , You will activate the hyper-gate technology of your warship and I will deal with it myself apon my arrival " Nox ordered , His gaze falling apon the hulking abomination that nodded towards him .

" As you wish my master " Athla'gorith accepted as he stood and quickly left to fullfill his lords orders , Hissing being heard as the throne rooms doors closed shut .

" Bring them in " Nox ordered , Making his way to his throne before sitting and relaxing into the soft seat .

With another hiss was heard as three of the old Zakuulan polititions were dragged into the room by a troop of knights that forced them to kneel .

" Tell me , Why do my knights tell me of your attempted to bribe them to get into my throne room " Nox asked as his gaze paralyzed all whom fell under it .

" We ... simply wish to speak with you my lord " A pretty brown haired woman stated as she gulped , Sweat running down her neck .

The other two ere horrified as her head exploded , Brain matter coating everyone close by as her headless corpse fell to the ground .

" You you're a monster , Knights , Do you not see the beast you serve , The horrid creature to which you've sold your souls" An aged male stated as he took out a blaster from a hole in his stomach hollowed out with prosthetics and shot at the emperor .

His eyes widened in horror as the bolt stopped halfway towards the young looking emperor who rose his hand from his throne ever so slightly as his fingers crackled with red energy .

The man had no time to react as a torrent of red lightning surged forward and struck the man . His skin flaking as he fell to the ground in a silent scream , Before he was turned to nothing but ash which spread as a thin layer across the ground.

Nox looked at the still bolt as he moved it to hover directly Infront of the final , Youngest female member of the politicians whom was hyperventilating , Her heart-rate easily heard by the dark lord .

" Now , Will you tell me why you joined them young one " He ordered as tears leaked down her face.

" The...they said you were a demon , An ancient entity come to destroy our glorious home and that you corrupted our valiant knights and that if we make them see reason then we could save our home " The young woman quickly stated as she panicked , Going number as she told her story .

" Hmm , Go , You were tricked and manipulated by those whom you trusted , However if you even think of turning on me again after this , Well I don't have to say anything else " Nox stated as he stood from his throne and stood once more gazing out to the stars as the plasma bolt fizzled into nothingness Infront of the young woman whom was dragged out by the knights .

Molten yellow eyes once cerulean blue once more gazed at the burning landscape of Oricon . Smoke rising from smouldering craters , ash all that remains of numerous creatures that once lived.

Brown hair flowing from his cowl and black robes as he clasped his white mask in his right hand and lightsaber clipped to his sash as he stood atop one of the many towers of the dread fortress .

" Lord Nihilus , A transmission from his majesty " One of his knights knelt as a Holo disk hovered from the man's hand before a blue silhouette sprung into existence as Nihilus himself knelt .

" Your majesty , Oricon has been recaptured , We performed orbital bombardment and eliminated most of the surface dwelling wildlife , We made sure to avoid to fortresses before sweeping through and capturing all strongholds apon my return to the system and the atmosphere settled down and became safe for entry " Nihilus reported as he remained knelt , Nox rubbing his chin in the hologram .

" You have done well lucieal , As of right now Athla'gorith is enroute to monitor Kanya and the Darksider stalking them " Nox relayed as Nihilus looked up .

" My lord , Would you like me to eliminate this interloper " Nihilus asked as Nox shook his head .

" Kanya should be more than capable to defend herself and Anakin if anything is to happen , With Athla'gorith and Kanya there is no need for more protection . No , That is not what I need from you . There is a warship enroute to your location which has been retrofitted with our new hyper-gate technology , You are to take this vessel as your new flagship and are to link up with my capital ship in the nathema system . Once you arrive you are to meet me aboard my ship where I can give you your orders in person " Nox ordered as Nihilus nodded while the hologram shut off.

" Prepare my ship " Nihilus ordered as he once more gazed out towards the molten planet .

" At once my lord " The knight stated before quickly departing .

' I wander , Was this once a beautiful lush planet before it was destroyed by those that abuse their power ' Lucieal thought as his new vessel entered the system .

ABOARD THE SUBJUGATION

' Tell me Scorpio , What is our current capacity ' Nox asked Scorpio through cybernetic his implants as the droid stood beside his throne while he sat , Information running through his head as he went over the ships schematics .

' The quasar cannon will take one month , twenty seven days and four ours before all batteries are full charged . We have seven thousand skytrooper units stored within the factories and more than enough resources to produce triple that amount of needed . We are at ninety percent crew capacity . We have twenty years worth of supplies and are producing more as we speak within the hydroponic labs . Reactors are running at full capacity . Moral is at an all time high . The escort ships are also at full capacity .

Your newly completed X-70B has been retrofitted with hyper-gate technology , EMP emitters have been equipped and the cloaking technology of the empire has been remade and added to your personal starship . Food stores are at full capacity and is ready to deploy at your leisure ' Scorpio stated as she gazed forward , Their mental communication noticed by none as the monstrous subjugation appeared in the nathema system .

' Very good , If there is anything I've missed or something occurs , Let me know at once ' Nox ordered as he went over the current data provided to him from the ships of the fleet .

Rerouting several patrol routes of the fleet with his implants as eight ships broke formation and headed off to their newly assigned routes .

Vaylin slowly lowered herself into her spa , her toned physique and firm breasts disappearing under the bubbling waters , A sigh escaping her lips as she relaxed .

Her gaze drifted towards nathema visible though the large window beside her as she began to wash herself .

' Do you hate me , For all I did ' Vaylin thought as she felt the man she was obsessed with through the force , His terror inducing presence soothing her as she basked in the sheer unrivalled power that radiated from his being ' Would you accept me for who I am , who I was made to be . Would you return what I feel for you . Would you find my grovelling over you pathetic , or would it endear me to you. Would you look at me with contempt as I fullfill your every wish . Do I , My love , Even appear on your radar as I do everything within my power to appease you , To earn your attention and affections. I know you know of how I feel , Afterall you're no fool , Is this a test I have to pass to be given a sliver chance '

Vaylin continued her musings as she finished washing herself before crossing her arms ontop of the side of the spa and resting her chin atop her arms as she gazed towards the stars , Determination burning in her sulphuric eyes as she clutched the connection they shared through the force and actively made it stronger .

' One day , You'll see me just as I see you , And then , Finally , We will belong to each other . You , The eternal emperor , Power incarnate , And me , The monster made out of fear of another , High justice of the eternal empire and your to be lover ' Vaylin fantasized as her thoughts began to grow in intensity before she began to stimulate herself in the bath , Her moans echoing through her quarters without care of anyone hearing her .

Nihilus stared at the absolutely monstrous ship appearing in the viewport of his flagship , Several cannons swivelling in his direction as his ship was scanned .

" You are approved for docking , Our lord awaits you within the throne room " A synthetic voice sounded over the speaker's as the cannons of the hulking monstrosity turned away as Nihilus's flagship joined the escorts , The crew openly gazing in awe at the ship several kilometres in length .

" I will be there shortly " Nihilus reported as he began the trip to his shuttle , One last look outwards before the elevator door closed .

Kanya fumbled her lightsaber in her pale hands , Her presence in the force muted as much as possible thanks to her father's teachings .

' The weak hound outside is nothing . A pathetic failure from a false Sith , I could take him , Both the Jedi and all the guards . But that would interfere with my mission and fathers orders ' Kanya mused as she contemplated and fantasized about running he lightsaber the pathetic worms chest .

Kanya looked eastward through the estate towards the Jedi master currently conversing with shmi before looking in the direction of Anakin and the Nubian shuttle .

" Is there something I can assist you with my Queen " Kanya asked as she hid her lightsaber and turned towards Padme .The two friends gazes meeting , The Queen's worrying look and Kanya's questioning one .

" Shmi , I have to ask , What is their father like " Qui-gon asked as shmi became quiet , Her eyes calculated as she looked at him .

" He was wealthy , Handsome , Could've convinced anyone to do anything , He came , Like a saviour from the stars and rescued me . I , Kanya and Anakin are blessed to have him. He often isn't here , He is a busy man but still provides anything we would ever need . I may have fallen out of love with him , But he will always have a place in my heart . Master Jedi , What do you ask me this for " Shmi asked as she looked across the sands of tatooine .

" I'd like to meet him " Qui-gon asked as shmi didn't looked his way nor was she surprised .

" Perhaps you'll meet him one day , If Anakin does go with you Id wager he would contact you eventually " Shmi stated as she watched the skyhopper on the horizon , Speeding towards the estate with her lover , His son and Anakin along with them .

Athla'gorith gazed towards the sand covered planet below . Remembering it's once lush forests and oceans before the Rakatan empire as his warship completed it's planetary scan .

" Begin monitoring the Skywalker estate and the royal shuttle , Notify me of everything , Make contact with lady Kanya discreetly , alert her of our status at once " The hulking creature growled out as it's red eyes narrowed .

' Mother ... Father , I can't wait to watch you be rendered to nothingness ' Athla'giroth mused before turning away and headed towards his quarters.