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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 22, 2017 22:22:57 GMT -8
- Authors: Viox Savage , Kurōn , Xander Savage
- Who can post in this thread? Authors listed above.
- Universe rules apply? Yes
- Critical Responses? Yes
- Timeframe: Some time after Vladimir's mission with the Knights of Ren and Xander's occupation of Zakuul.
Revelations and ManipulationsAfter the First Order's successful acquisition of Iridonia, the Knights of Ren also completed a secret assignment and had recently acquired a long forgotten member of the Zabrak Clan Savage, Viox Savage's older brother Vladimir Savage. Upon discovering this juicy morsel of information, Viox summoned his brother to Iridonia under the guise of an important Knights of Ren assignment. As the brothers head towards a reunion, their recently resurrected father had completed his invasion of Zakuul, the former home world of the long forgotten Eternal Empire, and had established a small following. Being connected with the galaxy again, Xander discovered that his youngest son had acquired Iridonia and asserted Clan Savage's dominance once more. Little did either Xander or Vladimir know, Viox was already scheming and plotting on how to best use his brother and father to accomplish his own ends...
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 22, 2017 22:39:38 GMT -8
Iridonia. Malidris. Dark Diamond Palace Throne Room.The newly self proclaimed Sith'ari of Iridonia sat on the throne, garbed in the traditional attire of a Sith Lord. Black tunic, black combat fatigues, black gauntlets and black calf-high boots. Twirling an ornate gold scepter in his left hand, Viox was slouching lazily in the throne. His mind was busily working. Thinking about the upcoming reunion with both his brother and his thought to be dead father.He had been successful in his acquisition of Iridonia. The First Order gained an outpost and he gained a planet under his control. He had also been reunited with his long lost lover, the lovely Lady of the Sith, Larissa Novax. Upon reuniting with her, he had discovered that she had been with child during the collapse of his father's empire. So now he was the Dark King of Iridonia and he had a family. Life had an interesting way of working out when one least expected it. With all of this happening, Viox's ambitions had reached a new level of insanity. But for now, he had his brother and father to deal with. His brother would be easy to manipulate. His father on the other hand...that was a different story. The last time Viox and Xander had seen each other, Viox had cut off his head and impaled the corpse. There would undoubtedly be some hard feelings, though he was certain it wouldn't be to terrible considering his father was now breathing air again. No, everything was going to play out exactly as he he had foreseen it. He was sure of it.The main doors to the Throne Room opening caused him to snap out of his reverie. Four Red and Gold armored Shadowtrooper Honor Guards escorted a brown robed figure in. Viox sat up straighter and stamped the scepter down on the stone floor with a resounding clink. Savage waved his free hand to dismiss the guards as the robed figure approached the throne. The corners of Savage's mouth twitched upwards ever so slightly. He was going to enjoy this. But he waited to speak, allowing his brother to speak first. He undoubtedly had questions. And Savage planned on answering them, at least enough to keep Vlad's interest. No need to give out all the important information right up front...
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Post by Kurōn on Jan 23, 2017 17:25:09 GMT -8
Iridonia. Dark Diamond Palace Throne Room.
Vlad strode into the Throne Room flanked by four guards clad in red and gold armor. As they were waved away, Vlad lowered his hood and stepped forward. He wasn't surprised to see his brother. He had sensed vile and dark presence as soon as he had entered the Palace. And everything had clicked into place. Seeing his brother sitting on the throne of Iridonia was an entirely different matter however. Clearly his brother had been busy. Without paying any sort of respect to his brother, Vlad cut right to the chase.
"Clearly you've been busy. It is obvious from your bemused expression that you lured me here under false pretenses. Not for a family reunion I hope..."
Vlad locked eyes with his brother. Despite having years of Jedi training under his belt, he still felt a flare of annoyance at seeing his brother.
It was not uncommon these days. Viox had been a promising young Jedi in his youth. The murder of his Master and the subsequent series of events that had followed, broke the young Zabrak. And the Jedi overseeing the investigation always urged caution and told Viox to keep an open mind. To let go of his feelings of anger and frustration. The problem with that was it had been Viox's open mindedness that had led to his fall. Feeling as though the Jedi were holding him back and hiding something, Viox took matters into his own hands. He had let his emotions control him. And that was when Vlad knew he had failed to save his little brother. And so Viox fell. And then he disappeared. Only to re-emerge nearly a decade later as a fully fledged Sith Lord. Joining Darth Kalen and Darth Praxus on Rhommamool had ensured that Viox would remain on his dark path. And then their father manipulated him, causing him to turn his back on his brothers-in-arms. This had wounded Viox, in more ways than one. Overcoming that, Viox killed their father and disappeared once more. Several months later he re-emerged as a High Admiral within the Galactic Empire. Once the Empire collapsed after Sinistra's disappearance, Viox disappeared once more, only to reappear as the High Admiral of the First Order. With the Imperial resurgence, Vlad knew he would cross his brother's path at some point. And here they were...
Eyes still locked with his brother, he searching the room with his perceptions. Nothing to suggest imminent danger. So this wasn't a trap. Viox really did wish to speak with him. Odd, but not unheard of. Especially with his connections as a High Admiral. He had access to anything he wanted. It was only a matter of time before he tracked down records of Vlad's recruitment into the Knights of Ren. And now he was undoubtedly being confronted about it. It was going to make this conversation interesting to say the very least.
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 23, 2017 17:32:07 GMT -8
Savage stared down his brother unwilling to look away. He could feel Vlad's annoyance beginning to grow. He snorted in amusement and finally looked away. Instead of looking at his brother, he began to admire the masterfully crafted scepter in his hand.
"You are no longer family...you broke that bond when you joined them. If you had come to me, I would have made sure to include you in my future plans as an equal, not an underling..."
Savage's eyes finished tracing the family crest etched on the winding golden tendrils that wrapped up a black pearl. He then stared down at his brother once more.
"So tell me Bestellen, how does it feel knowing that despite your best intentions, you still end up being bested by a Sith Lord?"
A sly smirk crossed Savage's face as he waited for his brother's reaction to what he had just asked. No doubt Vlad would have something smart to retort with.
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Post by Kurōn on Jan 23, 2017 17:42:26 GMT -8
Vlad listened carefully, noting the venom in his brother's barbed words. But despite his best efforts, Vlad found his temper beginning to flare as he snapped back at his brother.
"Don't ever go visiting my intentions. You could not possibly fathom the reasoning behind my most recent choices."
Vlad clenched his teeth for a few moments, trying to regain his composure. After a few moments of silence between them, Vlad was able to retort back without having his anger and frustration influencing his tone.
"I still stand by what I believe in, brother. Unlike you, I was able to overcome adversity and continue forward. I did not abandon my charge and run like a coward when things became too hard to deal with. And unlike you, I have made decisions to further myself as an individual while still upholding my beliefs. I didn't have to compromise my ideal to accomplish my ultimate goal."
As he spoke, he could feel his temper flaring again. It was very unlike him to anger this easily. It seemed as though dealing with his brother was much more stressful than he had originally thought. Regardless, this argument was now underway, with both sides hurling venomous insults and taunts at the other. Hopefully his younger brother had enough self control to not resort to violence to get his point across. Though he suspected that before he was able to leave, he would end up taking a swing at him.
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 23, 2017 18:21:16 GMT -8
Savage's smirk widened as his brother's temper began rising. But it faded quickly once he calmed himself enough to retort back in just the right way to have Savage's own temper flare. Scowling darkly, he rose to his feet.
"You would do well to watch your tongue in my presence, brother. After all, now you are speaking to a King. A king who can and will do whatever he pleases with foul-mouthed guests."
Savage glared at his brother, staring him down. He wasn't about to allow his brother to go all high and mighty on him. Especially since he now possessed an immensely powerful artifact. One that would finally allow him to create his own glorious Empire. One that would succeed where every other one had failed. And his brother and father were to play the most important roles as he ascended to his goal....soon he would reveal some more details. But not yet. No, his father wasn't here, and we so desperately wanted to put his father in his place once and for all. Soon.
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Post by Kurōn on Jan 23, 2017 18:29:51 GMT -8
Vlad watched his brother rise from the throne as his widening smirk faded quickly. Inwardly, Vlad himself smirked. He did however, keep his expression as neutral as possible. If his brother was correct about being Iridonia's ruler, he had indeed gained power and prestige within the First Order and among the Iridonian people. As a result, Vlad knew that if he tried to raise a blade against his brother he knew he wouldn't be leaving this planet alive, regardless of how well he knew his way around.
"Threaten all you want. Just because you serve the First Order doesn't mean either myself or another Knight of Ren couldn't dispose of you...-"
Viox interjected by bursting out in a creepy laughter. It was unsettling. Vlad raised an eyebrow quizzically.
"So glad I could bring you some form of entertainment. Perhaps you would be so kind at to enlighten me as to what it is you find so amusing all of a sudden?"
No sooner had the words left Vlad's mouth, did he know he suddenly didn't want to know the answer to that. Too late now. Viox undoubtedly had a good answer already prepared for such a question. His brother was twisted like that. He knew how to ask a question just the right way or react perfectly to get the reaction he wanted. He was good a playing people because he was good at reading them. And Vlad had played willingly into it. He would have to be more cautious in the future. He made a mental note of that.
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 23, 2017 18:46:53 GMT -8
As soon as Vlad made mention of the Knights of Ren, Savage couldn't help but begin cackling. He turned away from his brother and continued to cackle while his brother posed a question to him. Savage turned about, still chuckling to himself. A wicked grin split his tattooed face.
"The vaunted Knights of Ren. Arrogant. Weak. Narrow minded fools. The lot of them. Perhaps before you attempt to threaten me, use something more intimidating then the Knights of Ren. A blind Jedi is more dangerous than they are. Even the elusive Master of Ren is no match for me now...not after I found..."
Savage paused for a moment, catching himself. He had almost spilled his secret. His grin faded slightly and he glanced up at Vlad, eyes sparkling mischievously.
"It is not important at the moment. Soon all will be revealed my dear brother."
His wrist comm chimed. He walked over to the Throne and slid the scepter into its 'holster' on the side of the throne. He answered his comm. It was Colonel Lockear, unit commander of his Honor Guards, otherwise known as Zhaboka Company.
"Go ahead Colonel."
There was a crackle of static and then the sound of someone clearing their throat.
Sire, an Imperious-Class Star Destroyer just appeared in orbit. Our databanks identify it as the former Overlord's vessel. Orders?
Savage grinned wickedly, glancing up at his brother while he replied.
"Lock on to it's signal with the Starport's main cannon and have the Void move up to intercept. Transmit the landing codes and explain that if he so much as even thinks of disobeying me, there won't be anything left of him to resurrect."
Savage killed the comm and strode of to his brother.
"It appears as though our final guest has arrived. Come Bestellen. I certainly want you to see this..."
Savage chuckled as he walked out of the room. Vlad followed behind as the Honor Guards stationed outside the Throne Room fell into step behind them. Soon all would be revealed. Soon...
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Post by Xander Savage on Jan 23, 2017 21:51:07 GMT -8
Iridonia. High Orbit. Imperious-Class Star Destroyer: Elizabeth's Fury.
Xander sat at the helm of his ship as it jumped out of hyperspace above his home world.
It had been centuries since he had seen Iridonia. The Motherland. Where it all started.
As the ship accelerated towards the planet, the A.I, Warden Savage appeared on the holo-pedestal next to Xander's Command Chair.
"Mi'lord. We are receiving a message from the surface."
Xander frowned. That had been much quicker then even he expected. Regardless, he had been summoned here for a reason. Despite his mild apprehension at being reunited with his son, he had to play nice for now. There were too many things at stake here. He needed allies, however unlikely, to bolster his ranks. And if he could convince Viox that Iridonia's support was in his best interests, that would be one fewer enemies he had to worry about. Xander leaned forward and steeped his fingers together.
"Patch in through."
The A.I nodded and seconds later the helmeted head of Colonel Locklear appeared on the main view screen.
Xander Savage. We've been expecting you. Hold your position and do not think of advancing any further. We've locked on to your ID signature and have a ship on an intercept course. Proceed to a shuttle and take it down to Malidris.
An amused expression crossed Xander's face.
Was his son's lackey threatening him? Boy, this was going to be interesting. Things certainly had changed rapidly in such a short time. For now, Xander would play along.
"Of course. We are your guests, after all."
Before Xander could continue speaking, Locklear cut him off.
Shut that hole in your face and listen. Your ship is locked down. Our planetary defenses are armed and eagerly awaiting the opportunity to blow you out of the sky. And as our Sith'ari had so eloquently put it: 'if you so much as even think about disobey our very simple command, there won't be any thing left of you to resurrect this time'. So with that said, you've got twenty minutes to get to the landing platforms at the palace. If you aren't standing in front of my by then, your life and the lives of your crew are forfeit. Am I clear?
Xander clenched his teeth in anger.
This man had a serious set of stones to talk to him like that. But again, what else were his options? With Viox ruling Iridonia, he could eventually discover what Xander was up to. And would he rather have Iridonia as an ally or an enemy? Truthfully, he wanted nothing more than to lay waste to all that his son had built. But the need for powerful allies outweighed what he wanted to do.
Xander exhaled slowly, enunciating every word slowly and carefully.
"Understood, Colonel. I shall see you in fifteen."
Before Warden cut the link, the Colonel managed to get in the last word.
Personally, I hope you take your time. Because I would love nothing more than to be the one who watches the life slowly fade in your eyes as I hold your still beating heart in my hand.
And with that, the Colonel's image disappeared off the screen. Warden glanced up at Xander, who was struggling to keep what little composure he had left, together.
"That was very...descriptive. But unfortunately I cannot be of assistance. Everything here is hardened against outside intrusions.I can't remotely access anything. You are on your own."
Xander rose to his feet and strode over to the lift.
"Do not fret, Warden. I will return once I have secured an alliance with my son."
And with that, the lift doors closed and Xander rode it down to the hangar bay. Once the shuttle was ready and cleared for launch, he piloted the craft out of the hangar bay and down to the planet of Iridonia, destined for the walled city of Malidris.
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 23, 2017 22:38:23 GMT -8
Iridonia. Dark Diamond Palace. Hangar Bay.
Sith'ari Savage stood in the hangar bay with this escorts from the Throne room, his brother, Colonel Locklear and his squad of Honor Guards and two full platoons of Storm Commandos. As the sound of the shuttle entering the hangar broke him from his thoughts, he watched the shuttle land, eyes ablaze with fury.
This would be the first time in several years he had seen his father. And he expected the manipulative bastard to be his typical self. Trying to sway him in to supporting him or allowing him some kind of power. But boy, would Xander be in for a surprise. Since rising to power, Savage had come across records of his family. In particular they weren't of note. Except for the few side notes mentioning a 'Tome of the Ancients'. Apparently this was a revered and highly sought after relic from a past Clan leader. When the clans used to number into the thousands and war was waged on a massive scale. Long before his time. But after some digging, it had been revealed that the Tome of the Ancients was an incredibly powerful dark side artifact. Full of secrets. Secrets that were now in Savage's grasp. Through arduous rituals and several consults from the Nightsisters on Dathomir, Savage had been able to harness the power of the Tome, decrypting it in its entirety. And know he had an even stronger command of the Force. Enslaving the essence attached to the Tome, Savage now had the powerful magics of Elder Skaar at his disposal. Immortality. True immortality. Not just the unnatural longevity his father had achieved, but actual immortality. All that remained in Savage's quest to be the Darkness Incarnate was to find the remaining members of Clan Starkiller and use their blood to open the Crypt of Vetarikan. Once the crypt was open, he would be able to bind Vetarikan's essence to Skaar's and bend them to his will. He would become unstoppable. And then the galaxy would be plunged into a darkness is had never even fathomed. But first, Venom and Valafar had to be located and captured. All in due time.
Savage straightened up and spoke to Vladimir.
"Come, brother. Let us greet our father..."
Savage chuckled as he stepped forward and waited for Xander to emerge from the shuttle...
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Post by Xander Savage on Jan 23, 2017 22:44:54 GMT -8
The shuttle touched down. As Xander rose from the pilot's chair, he felt a powerful ripple through the Force. Powerful enough to warrant a moment's pause. Xander closed his eyes and allowed the Force to flow through him. His sense brushed up against a familiar essence. As he tried to probe deeper, the essence faded. Xander opened his eyes and walked to the ramp. As it lowered, he was greeted with the sight of two full platoons of Storm Commandos, a squad of red and gold armored Shadowtroopers and his sons with a Shadowtrooper escort. Clearly Viox wasn't willing to give him a chance. Smart. If Xander was given even a few seconds of an opening, he would unleash everything he had at his disposal to gain the upper hand. He strode down the ramp, red velvet cloak billowing out behind him. He inhaled deeply, taking in the smells. He exhaled slowly, then spoke.
"Viox! You have done surprisingly well for yourself. Vladimir, it is good to see you again...-"
Before he could finish speaking Viox was interjecting...
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 23, 2017 22:50:24 GMT -8
Pure, unabashed hatred seethed through his body at the sight of his father. And then Xander spoke, trying to make the situation sound less serious then it actually was. As soon as he acknowledged Vlad's presence, he cut in.
"You are not in control here, father. So stop pretending that you even have the slightest change of gaining the upper hand here..."
Savage watched through slightly blurred vision as his father reacted. Vlad merely watched, enthralled with what was taking place.
'Just keep watching, brother. Once father does as he always does, you will have a better understanding of the situation...' he thought to himself. He knew his father well enough to know exactly how this was going to play out...
Sure enough, Xander stopped at the foot of the ramp and began to laugh...
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Post by Xander Savage on Jan 23, 2017 22:58:38 GMT -8
Xander laughed. And he continued laughing for a few moments before the amused expression shifted to a more smug one.
"You would do well to remember something boy! I helped bring you into this world...I can certainly take you from it..."
And with that, Xander shrugged off his cloak and launched himself forward, aided by the Force. Mid sprint, he clenched his fists and ignited the forward facing blades of his lightsabers. He moved with such precision and accuracy that he noticed his son had even reacted. Instead, Viox was grinning wickedly...and then a sinking feeling churned his stomach. A feeling he had never felt before. It was odd, but there was no turning back now. He was committed to this course of action now...
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 23, 2017 23:17:43 GMT -8
Savage felt ripples through the Force before his father actually acted. And then everything slowed down. Xander's cloak slowly fell from his shoulders as he began to launch himself forward. Savage slid his feet apart and closed his eyes. The ghostly whispers of Skaar echoed within his mind.
You know what to do...He's not strong enough to face you...He will die...Again. Grab him...Show him the power you have attained...
As these whispers echoed within his mind, he opened his eyes. The once fierce yellow gaze was now glowing violet. Ghost like flames seemed to radiate from the corners of his eyes. And then he grinned wickedly. This was the last time his father was going to underestimate him. He was going to guarantee it. As Xander neared, Savage simply extended his right hand, forming a vise with his index finger and thumb. The mingled look of shook and anger on Xander's face was most amusing. And them time resumed it's normal pace. Savage stood, hand extended, Xander in his grip. Still grinning, he spoke to Xander, his voice dripping with malice.
"You have underestimated me for the last time, father! You see, I know everything there is to know about your past. Including that fateful night in the foothills near our old estate. I discovered everything that had transpired there. Skaar was most willing to divulge the information about you...but you see, I managed to take this a step further. I have achieved everything you sought but couldn't. Binding Skaar's essence to mine has granted me his power! Power enough to CRUSH the life out of you...the Alliance and the First Order! Nothing can stand in my way now! So, I give you a choice. Submit willingly to my every whim. Become my slave and accomplish my goals...or face a death more terrible than anything you could ever fathom!"
Savage held his father in the air as he slowly began to gasp for air. The look of utter hatred on his face combined with his defiant stare gave him his answer long before Xander spoke.
"I could snuff out every single life form on this planet with a single thought. The galaxy will tremble at the very whisper of my name! And yet...yet you remain defiant. Typical, I suppose. But stupid. People fear machines. The unknown. Death. I am so much more then that. I am but a step away from becoming the embodiment of the Dark Side Itself! An insignificant speck such as yourself isn't even worthy of the effort it would take to crush you. So I reiterate. Join me or suffer in the realms of Chaos. The choice is yours. I suggest you choose wisely..."
As he glared down Xander's defiant gaze, he cast a quick glance at his brother, who was standing off to the side, completely mortified at what was transpiring. He was pale and looked as though he was going to pass out. But his wide eyes either couldn't or wouldn't look away. Enough had been revealed now. And so his family would finally serve their purpose...
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Post by Xander Savage on Jan 25, 2017 10:56:44 GMT -8
Xander hung in the air, suspended by the invisible tendrils of the Force that gripped at him.
So, Viox had uncovered it all. Everything. He had become even stronger than Xander had ever imagined.
He still glared defiantly at his son, unsure of what course of action to take next. Viox wasn't playing around anymore. Xander's manipulations had grown tiresome and weak. He would no longer be able to control Viox as he once had. But perhaps Vladimir could be persuaded? Xander thought for a moment as he could feel Viox's patience wearing thin. It was taking all of Xander's might to resist Viox's will to crush him right here and now. He wouldn't be able to withstand this much longer. He didn't have much choice at the moment. But perhaps he could discover something that would be useful to him...Xander closed his eyes and lowered his head as much as he could, while still being suspended off the floor.
"You have succeeded where I could not. I feel the power resonating within you. Power that I may have been able to combat at one point in time. Even with all of my knowledge I cannot stand against you. I yield, Sith'ari. Spare me and I will become your servant...-"
He hated himself just a little bit more as those words left his lips, but his son's amused chuckles interjected what he was going to say next.
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 25, 2017 11:17:20 GMT -8
Savage chuckled as his father unwillingly submitted to him. But he knew better than to trust his father. This was all for show. He would accept his rule until such time as he could find some way to tear everything apart and claim the power for his own uses. No, his father would not become a servant. That allowed him too many luxuries and freedoms.
"I think the correct term you are looking for is slave, father. You must think I don't remember your manipulations during the reign of your Empire. Clearly you have overestimated yourself. No. You will become my slave, willing or unwilling. It matters not. You have your uses and I have no need to reveal my true power to the galaxy just yet. Colonel..."
Savage pushed his father to the ground and held him there in a kneeling position as Colonel Locklear approached him with a specialized collar. Xander tried to resist, but Locklear managed to secure it around his neck. The Colonel stepped back and pulled out a small activator switch. He pressed the button. Savage watched as Xander howled in pain. He spoke above the screams.
"Relax. The device fitted around your neck is merely active. Should you try to escape, the baradium charge in the collar will explode. You disobey me and it will explode. You try to do anything that is not directly tied to my will, it will explode. You get the idea. And say hello to your new friend. Colonel Locklear personally volunteered for this assignment. It would seem that in your haste during the fall of your empire, you murdered his family. So the Colonel is more than driven to be your handler. I suggest you listen to the man."
Savage eyed everyone up. It was time to return to the throne room. Savage motioned to the Honor Guard escorts and the Colonel Locklear.
"Let's return to the Throne Room and make ourselves more comfortable."
Savage then spun on his heel and began walking towards the main lifts that would take them back up to the Golden Room and the Throne Room.
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Post by Kurōn on Jan 26, 2017 13:41:07 GMT -8
Vlad watched in utter astonishment as Viox hoisted their father up off the floor and held him there. The Force rippled around his brother unnaturally. So much so that Vlad could practically see black smoke like wisps radiating off of him. He took a step back as the dark wave washed over him. Never in his long and varied career had he ever felt so much darkness emanating from one being. It was like he was drowning in a pit of darkness. It was suffocating. And then Vlad saw something he never would have expected. Their father yielded. Vlad merely watched the scene unfold. As Xander agreed to become Viox's slave and Viox mentioned that they would be returning to the Throne Room, Vlad merely fell into step, still shocked from the amount of power his brother had attained. Whatever his brother's plans were, he knew he needed to play along for now. The ideal of being strapped with an explosive collar wasn't all that appealing. No, he had to be smart about this. He would play along for now. He didn't have any other choice, in all honesty...
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Post by Viox Savage on Jan 30, 2017 11:12:41 GMT -8
Malidris. Dark Diamond Palace. Throne Room.
Savage seated himself in the throne one more and lounged lazily. He retrieved the scepter from where it was holstered and began to twirl it about in his fingers.
"Sit."
Savage barked that out more as an order instead of a friendly gesture. Vlad seated himself with little hesitation. Obviously the small glimpse of power he exhibited was enough to keep Vladimir in line. Xander glared defiantly at his son seated upon the throne and reluctantly sat down. Savage grinned. Seeing his father obey his will was something he had never dreamed of. And he was starting to like it. Savage allowed his attention to wander for a few more moments, then looked back over at his father and brother.
"I have summoned you both here for one reason and one reason only. And that is to enlist you into the folds of our Clan once more. Since I have claimed the vacant Iridonian throne, our clan had risen to prominence. We have power, influence and resources. But even with all that, I still need to enlist agents to work for me. This is not a negotiation. This is enslavement. More so for some than others. Serve me and I will keep you around until I no longer find you useful..."
Savage watched his brother and father's reaction. Vladimir remained silent. Xander looked as though wanted to throttle his youngest son until he stopped breathing. And Savage took pleasure in causing his father a great deal of misery. Once what he had said had finally sunk in. he spoke again.
"Xander. Your new assignment it to seek out and locate the two remaining Clan Starkiller members..."
An astonished look appeared on Xander's face, replacing the furious one he wore mere moments ago. Savage grinned. This was going to be so much more enjoyable than he had originally thought.
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Post by Xander Savage on Jan 31, 2017 18:56:45 GMT -8
Xander was furious at his son. But at this point in time, he was in no position to fight back. Not with a bomb strapped around his neck. And then Viox mentioned that he needed the final two members of Clan Starkiller brought to him. An astonished look replaced his look of fury.
So he knew about Valafar. Not surprising. Viox was, after all, in control of Iridonia. Xander's remaining secrets had undoubtedly been plundered. Used to fuel whatever scheme his son had concocted.
Xander shifted in his seat uncomfortably.
"So, you know about the second Starkiller..."
Xander thought for a few moments, thinking furiously on how he could possibly twist this situation to benefit him. Or at the very least, prolong Viox attaining his desired outcome. Xander then glanced back up at his son sitting on the throne.
"I do not know where they travel. After my resurrection, I left Rhommamool behind. I haven't considered looking for them since. No reason to."
In truth, Xander had been keeping tabs on Venom and Valafar. Though he did not know where they currently were, he had a general idea. Not that Viox needed to know that.
Xander merely stared vacantly at his son. Hopefully Viox would leave it at that and send him on his way.
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Viox Savage
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"You want the same as me. My redemption, eternal ascension. Setting me free."
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Post by Viox Savage on Feb 2, 2017 13:34:33 GMT -8
Savage eyed up his father warily. He was a manipulative tyrant. Nothing he said could be trusted. But even with that in mind, Savage could sense some truth in his father's words. Thinking on what Xander had said, Savage formulated his response.
"Regardless of whether or not you know where they are, it is now your job to know. So make it a priority. After all, one of them was your apprentice for a long time. And the other was mine. Given how extensive the history between our Clan and theirs, you are best suited for the task. Colonel Locklear. You and my father will leave immediately. Start your search at my father's old training facility. Rampant will send the coordinates to your HUD. Dismissed."
Savage waved them away. Xander looked relieved. Savage smirked at that. If his father only knew the whole truth...but he never would. Not until it was too late, at any rate. As Locklear motioned for Xander to get up and leave, Savage turned his attentions to his brother...
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