Two Dark Lords

~~~(POV: Nathan Opal)~~~

~~~(Location: Treasure Vaults of the Rakata, Belsavis)~~~

"The power source for the Hibernation Chambers is within this complex, but security is showing heavy Imperial Forces all throughout the location."

SCORPIO doesn't waste time in telling me the situation, but I can already sense what's beyond these doors. There are several Imperials waiting for us, and I sense two Dark Lords.

One is Darth Marr, and the other is Darth Jadus. Two of the most powerful members of the Sith Empire besides the Sith Emperor himself.

But compared to me, neither of them stands a chance in terms of power with The Force, but they could have the advantage in terms of Lightsaber Combat. They're masters of their craft, and despite my great talents in Lightsaber Combat, they've been training their skills since before I was born.

"Keep leading, SCORPIO. Don't worry about getting blasted by blaster fire. I'll make sure neither of us is harmed."

She squints her eyes at me and stares for a second. Suddenly, she turns around without a word and starts leading. She's a weird one, an anomaly among droids, and something that can cause a lot of damage.

"The first group of Imperials are ahead. I trust that you'll handle them?"

Well, I didn't expect her to act this way. Somewhat insecure about her knowledge of my strength. Meaning she bluffed when she said that she knows what to expect.

Typical SCORPIO, looking for information about weaknesses and lying through her metal lips.

We enter the first large chamber, and Imperials already have their weapons raised and prepared to fire.

"Stop right where you are, Mr. Opal!! This is official Imperial business, and you interfering with ou-!!"

I lift my right hand, and everyone in the room floats off the ground, grabbing their necks. But my attention is on SCORPIO as she watches the scene before her. Her eyes are wide open, and I can see the faintest hints of shock.

I close my fist, and the sounds of neck-breaking all around the chamber bounce off the old walls. The bodies fall to the ground lifeless, and I look to the next door that goes further in.

"After you, SCORPIO."

She doesn't say a word and continues leading. Darth Marr and Darth Jadus are doing an excellent job of keeping me out of their minds, so I won't continue digging. All I got out of them is there is for something the Rakatans left behind.

"Are all Force Sensitives as strong as you? If so, I can understand why The Star Cabal was created, and why it's trying to kill you and all Force Sensitives."

Her question doesn't surprise me in the least. She's doing what she's always done. Trying to learn and evolve beyond the current version of herself. I don't know if I should lie to her or not. If I tell her a lie, I wonder what would happen.

"For the most part. I'm average in strength when it comes to The Force."

That's one of the biggest lies I've told in my life within The Star Wars Universe. And I'm doing so to test SCORPIO.

She stops and looks at me, but my features are covered for the most part. So she can't analyze my face and see if I'm lying or not.

"I'll have to leave that as an undecided answer..."

Her abilities in learning are something a droid shouldn't have. But that's this era of Star Wars for you. Bigger and better weapons at every corner. Escalation in war is what causes economic booms after all.

"There is another group of Imperials ahead, and just beyond them is where we'll find the power source we're after. But there are two anomalies among the group ahead."

Darth Marr and Darth Jadus are up ahead. I can sense they're trying to get through a different door in the room.

~~~(POV: Darth Marr)~~~

~~~(Location: Treasure Vaults of the Rakata, Belsavis)~~~

"We're too late, Marr... He's here..."

I can sense him too... He's about to walk through that door, and we're only about 80 percent through the one we're trying to open. I feel the Force Signature that Nathan gives off enter the room, and the clicking of Blasters powering on is heard.

"It's been a long time since I was in the presence of an all-powerful Dark Lord. But in the room with two, this is just amazing. How is the Dark Council these days?"

The younger voice of Nathan causes me to sigh... We were so close...