Black and red eyes gazed around the room as he scanned for all sources of life nearby , Athla with the permission of Nox , Subtly drained the force from the knights her walked by , Not enough to harm them , Given a few moments they would be back at full strength , But enough to ever slightly refill what was taken from him after his birth by his siblings .
The pure lifeforce given by the force making him sigh in euphoria as he fed for the first time in eons .
" What do we do now " Athla asked as he stood in the eternities throne room with both arms crossed behind his back .
" The prophesied chosen one has made contact with my adopted daughter Along with the Jedi master Qui-gon jinn . We wait until Kanya urges Padme to seek us out after the republic inevitably fails her , Thus will start my return to the galaxy " Nox replied as he sat atop his throne , His cultist helmet sitting on the armrest to his left and his lightsaber on the right .
His twelve usual guards silently standing in formation as nihilus trained his connection within the Darkside filled sanctum .
" What will my role be for the time being " Athla asked as Nox peered at him with a raised eyebrow .
" You will be one of the pillars of strength that the empire leans apon . Kanya and nihilus are currently revered by our glorious empire as indomitable pillars that protect them . Knights would lay their lives down with a simple order and civilians would raise arms even with no hope of survival to rescue them . With time , alittle bit of PR and you will be the third , Without a doubt one of the most powerful , Influential and important figures in this empire . You will all serve as the council that I relay decisions too , Guide my empire along side me , Poised to become the strongest empire the galaxy will ever see . And when the time is right , We will wage war apon the so called deities that would see you and others they don't seem worthy crushed underneath their heel . For as long as the Supreme Maker guides us , Our victory is assured " Nox stated as he gazed out towards the galaxy , Athla walking beside his throne with a smirk adorning his face .
' I made the right choice , Maker guides him , And in turn me . I haven't been abandoned , I still have a chance , He is my salvation' Athla thought as he once again pledged his loyalty .
TATOOINE
Walking through the sand filled roads of mos eisly . Qui gon , Padme , Kanya and an annoying gungan known as jar jar walked through the town as Kanya subtly lead Padme towards watto's junk shop , Knowing he'd probably have what the Nubian required .
' I just hope ani is there right now ' Kanya wished , Missing her little brother and craved to see him .
Trying to avoid the slight skip to her step , Watto's junk store visible as she does up slightly .
" This should have what we need , Come along " Qui gon stated as Kanya tried avoiding the twitch of her brow .
' yes , Because you were the one who brought us here ' Kanya sighed as she stood through the foundations of the doorframe .
" I am here on business" Qui gon Began as Kanya looked around hopefully while the handmaiden Padme looked at her companion with a raised eyebrow .
" Kanya .. are you okay " Padme asked as watto called out .
" Boy get in here , Look after the shop while I show our new customer around " Watto stated as Kanya's eyes lit up , Leaping behind the counter as ani walked into the room wearing relatively nice white clothes , A horrible bowl cut atop his head and a small smile on his face .
" He's a good boy , Does all his work without a fuss , He and his mother do my shop wonders " Watto stated before slowly leading Qui gon through to the back rooms .
" Don't touch anything until I get back " Qui-gon stated as he left with Watto .
Jar jar himself began to hung everything he shouldn't .
" Are you an angel " Ani asked as he drew padme's attention who had been wandering where Kanya disappeared to .
" Excuse me " Padme asked as she had a questioning gaze .
" An angel , I hear they're the most beautiful creatures in the galaxy " Whatever Anakin was going to say was cut short as a snort was heard right behind him , Making him jump from the bench in a defensive manner .
" She sure is an angel , Her eating habits behind closed doors are almost godlike , I wander where she puts it " Kanya stated as Anakin's eyes lit up in pure bliss and happiness , Padme herself spluttering with a scandalised face .
" KANYA " Ani shouted before instinctively force leaping into his adopted sisters arms , Catching him and twirling him around " I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH "
" You two ... know each other " Padme asked as she looked genuinely surprised that Kanya would socialise with a small boy on Tatooine .
" Oh Padme , I almost forgot you were there . This is my little brother , Anakin Skywalker " Kanya stated with a proud smile , Putting him back on the ground and using his head as a head rest while he swiped her hands off of his head .
" Ani , Say hi to Padme umidala hand maiden to the queen of naboo " Kanya stated as Padme tried her hardest to understand what she heard and was seeing .
" So... Like how father gave mum and I handmaidens " Ani asked innocently as Padme raised an eyebrow at that statement .
" Yea like that , Afterall handmaidens serve their rulers faithfully " Kanya answered sagely as Anakin giggled .
Without warning Qui-gon walked through the room declaring they were leaving , A sour expression apon his face as Kanya secretly ordered Anakin to quickly finish and give them a room for the night .
THE ETERNITY - THE SANCTUM - ENROUTE TO THE GALACTIC CORE
Standing across from Athla with a small smile , The entity Infront of him having a troubled expression as it adjusted to holding two lightsabers , One on each side of his body .
" You are almost exclusively connected to the darker portion of the force , Teaching you otherwise would be next to useless due to your age . You have no previous training , But at the rate you seem to learn , It won't take too long to get you up to speed , Especially with you being a kinetic learner . Your rage will only make you stronger . Now ... come at me " Nox ordered as he activated his lightsaber , The Dark Nexus of the force in the blade bolstering it's user , Screeching both through the force felt and heard within the room as the black and purple blade came into existence .
Athla himself activated his weapons and slowly stood in a position comfortable to him .
Leaning forward slightly , The being of rage surged forward , His right lightsaber held and pointing forwards while the left scraped the floor behind him , His other two arms prepared to be put to use .
Nox himself waited for Athla to be within striking distance before his arm swept up quicker than most could see , Sweeping the lightsaber of his opponent out of the way , And sliding down the blade of the other which had been brought up to strike .
With his lightsaber still blocking the left hand of his opponent , Nox kept the blade lock as his opponent tried once more striking with the other .
Nox however did nothing but adjust his grip as the second struck just below the others blade lock , Making an X formation with the blades of Athla .
Nox , Using his free left hand , Slammed it into the armor plating of his enemies stomach , Dragging the air out of the creatures lungs as it adjusted to the weaknesses of its humanoid body .
With a screech of rage , Athla raised its free hands and with a cry of primal rage , Shaking the room , Released a volley of whitish purple lightning .
Chucking to himself , Nox saw no need to dodge as he opened the palm of his left hand , A form of tutaminis starting as the lightning and energy was absorbed into Nox .
" Your rage gives you power " Nox stated before suddenly disappearing , Materialising behind his enemy and slashing across the back of his opponent , Leaving but a slight scratch in its flesh as it punched out behind itself instinctively . Athla itself instinctively picking up on force push as he propelled Nox across the room and into the wall .
" Good ... let it teach you , The knowledge buried within your flesh serves you well . Let's take this up a notch " Nox stated as he tore off his helmet , Laughing like a madman as his presence in the force roared to life , Slamming into the room with unparalleled force as he leapt at Athla .
Athlas own eyes widened as it brought its own presence to bare , The two entities meeting at the centre , Athla letting out a roar in defiance as Nox disarming athla of his blades before tossing his own to the side .
Athla throwing a force imbued punch to his opponent , Nox himself taking it without any sign of struggle or noticing . As he responded with a punch of his own , Into the right ride ribs of Athla , Cracking being heard as Nox grabbed athlas six eyes face and released a surge of red lightning on his apponent whom he held .
Athlas screams soon being heard before Nox slowly let the entity go whom breathed heavily and gazed at the more experienced force wielder .
" How ... I .. am immortal being with godlike power , Whom fought the Rakatan empire and nearly won , How did ... you beat me so soundly " Athla asked as he acknowledged his own defeat .
" You have power , That is undeniable . But you lack finesse , The control required to use it to any meaningful degree . Afterall , Which is stronger . Using massive attacks with huge amounts of energy with no intended target . Or a focussed attack , With the same amount of energy condensed into a single point " Nox asked as Athla rapidly healed , Nox requiring his lightsaber , Pulling Athla up as he left him to ponder his words .
TATOOINE
" You won't make it to your ship in time , Come on you can spend the night at mine and my mother's , I'm sure she misses you Kanya " Ani explained as Qui-gon came up at a loss for words , Looking towards Kanya inquisitively as she smiled and they both guided the other three towards the estate .
' We will be speaking of this later ' Qui-gon thought to himself as they rushed .
SKYWALKER ESTATE
" MUM I'M HOME I BROUGHT GUESTS " Anakin yelled out happily as the guards around the house observed the new arrivals .
" This is a very lovely home you have hear Anakin " Padme complimented as she gazed around the rather large three story building .
" Oh thank you , Father got it for me and mum when he first came here with Kanya and freed us , Though I'm not sure if those guys in white and gold are people or statues " Anakin explained as shmi slowly walked into the room with a smile apon her face .
Qui-gon raised an eyebrow as he looked from Anakin to shmi then to Kanya .
" Hello mother " Kanya stated happily as she embraced her adoptive mother , Both laughing happily .
" Kanya welcome back , it's so nice to see you , What brings you to Tatooine " Shmi asked as she seperated from her and looked her up and down .
" We're on a diplomatic mission and need hyperdrive parts or a new hyperdrive , But we can't do anything at the moment due to the storm currently outside , Mind if we stay until it goes away " Kanya explained and asked as she smiled happily and nodded .
" How could I ever deny my daughter and her friends a place to stay , Come , Dinner is nearly ready , Make yourselves comfortable " Shmi stated as the group nodded while Qui-gon received a sudden spike through the force as Anakin stubbed his toe , His face raising in surprise as he studied the child's presence which was impressive to say the least ... would be for a relatively strong Jedi knight but not a child .
WITH NIHILUS - THE ETERNITY
Gazing out of the view port of his quarters windows , Luciel held his mask in his hand as he thought over his most recent journeys , Liberating Oricon for his master , Regaining more and more of his humanity which he had once lost . Being relied apon by the zakuulan citizens was ... nice.
It felt good to not be feared , To be trusted and looked apon for advice . And with his hungers non-existence . He felt more complete and powerful than ever .
' The third pillar of the eternal empire ... The title has a nice ring to it ' Luciel thought as he lounged into his double king sized bed with his arms behind his head .
" Lord Luciel , Master Nox saw fit for you to know the Jedi order has made contact with young master Anakin Skywalker " His holo reciever Relayed from HK as Luciel slowly let sleep overtake him .
" Wake me when I have new orders " Nihilus asked , Yes ... he was content .
Qui-gon slipped the two samples of blood into his transmitter .
" Obi-Wan , I need these two samples analysed , Alert me as soon as you get the results " Qui-gon ordered before slowly walking back into the impressive house .
Thoughts plaguing his mind as he felt the force reeking from the house , The two sources obvious to him .
Walking up to the family as they laughed and exchanged stories with Jar Jar and Padme .
Qui-gon sat down and began to subtly get information from them , Subtle to himself , While Kanya became guarded with her answers soon followed by Shmi and Anakin doing the same after a subtle use of telekinesis without the Jedi master noticing .
' We just need him curious ... Not running to tell the Jedi about us and to follow like a good little boy seeking knowledge , This is gonna be fun ' Kanya smirked as her eyes flashed yellow without the Jedi noticing .
CHAPTER COMPLETE