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21-04-2023, 01:58 PM
((Originally posted by Hirak Sanguinis, August 2019))
Entry 55: The Hunt
*Hirak stepped into the frame of the shot, fully masked with his beast-maw shaped carapace covering his body. Outfitted in his newer duranium armour, the left shoulder covered by thicker armouring and the right with a lamellar design, the Sith Lord appeared battle-ready and prepared. His saberstaff was attached to his belt still, as it seemed the Rattataki Sith Lord has immediately returned to discuss his activities immediately. Arms folded in front of his body, softly tucking underneath the breastplate’s armoured pectorals.*
“As I have discussed before, the human named Valkara had once been a rival when I was a mere apprentice. But in time I eclipsed even her, and then with her new rebirth to the Dark Side she started in our acolyte pool. Well, I have let her simmer and stir in the melting pot of beings that inhabit and as such she has made connections, even now as she has ascended. One, in particular, is an Arkanian by the name of Sovernus Nova. A member of the Nova family, wealthy Arkanians who shifted their allegiance to that of the Sith Empire - rightfully so. I have noted that there is a certain cleverness about this one. But more importantly, the dynamic in which he has changed the course of what I believe my apprentice should take. Truly, it was not expected, but it is wholeheartedly welcomed.
I have thought to myself many times on what the grand solution to this is and I can think of no other course than to fuel the fires of their friendship to an extreme point. I will fan the winds of change to predetermine the course that this will take and I will see truly where my apprentice lingers; whether she has true loyalty or not. Regardless of the results, it will be a fun and amusing game that I can play.”
*A loud grunt followed his last statement, one that belied a sense of amusement but also disgust. It was clear that Hirak enjoyed the situation but it clearly had not stuck to his original plan.*
“I have been tracking the girl as she has left the Horuset Spire. Watching as she moved into the jungles of Kaas. She believes that she is able to hide from me but even my master knows that through me his dark gaze is everywhere. I am both omnipotent and omnipresent. But she will learn this in due course, and so will the Arkanian. Stealthed with my field generator, I dampened my presence to the most minute drop and waited in their spot. I must give her credit, Valkara did choose a serene spot to reflect her old Jedi allegiances. Whilst the rain patters, they gathered on what is a mound in between a fork in a river, ever flowing from the constant storms. A lone singular tree gathered in the centre that created shade from the pitter-patter of the storm clouds above. So, I waited in the tree. Sure enough, the two encroached and began to speak with one another. I observed the feelings, the way that they conversed: it was clear there existed some sentiment. The joy of the Dark Side and being sith is that these emotions are allowed; to love freely and to feel is what makes us stronger than the celibate Jedi who deny what is natural.
In reality, what they shared is only possible because of me. I doubt she will ever understand that, nor he. -I- have shaped this from the very start. But I get ahead of myself. The next part is my favourite.”
*Finally unwinding from the events, a hand unfurled from his chest as he moved it up to his neck, pressing the button that allowed his mask to peel away from his head and return to the singular button. It revealed Hirak’s face in its entirety. The deep crimson eyes now a shade of dark blue in the holoprojector light stared outwards like a wolf hunting for prey. A wry smirk appeared on his face as the lips parted to speak again.*
“I then turned off my stealth field generator and leapt down, throwing my apprentice to the side and picking Sovernus up by his neck. It was truly delightful to see the fear. My apprentice stayed back - without a lightsaber she was nothing in comparison to me and the boy could barely do anything. I berated them, I told them this coupling and their actions were undermining my desires and that this made her weak. She screamed back that I knew nothing. Truly, she fell head over heels into my trap and my plan. So I threw the boy to the ground and utilised my Force Subjugate on him - I took away his will power so he was barely able to stand. It was there that I sensed that darkness within him. It was a power I had yet to feel, and one that eagerly connected with my own. I understood, at that moment, that there was potential there; some power that I could unlock and use as my own. But that is beside the point - I continued my experiment unhindered.
Valkara continued her protest so I threw him into the river, drew my lightsaber and ignited it. I was prepared to kill him and made sure my intent was known. But little did this Arkanian boy know that I had no intention, he was my bait - he was my puppet to get exactly what I wanted: Valkara’s aid in hunting down her old Jedi master. Master Eetu would prove to be useful to me and his connection to her, especially in this state, will be my advantage for victory. I gave her the choice: aid me or see Sovernus die -
I asked. She did as I thought. She chose Sovernus over her previous master. I let the boy go and I walked away, my answer complete. She knows if she renegades that something worse will happen. So we will see. For now, she will be a useful tool and bring him to me. So I had best get planning, shouldn’t I? Lord Seisu won’t wait forever and I can feel my Master getting restless. His tolerance of my blood is dissipating and I have no desire to die. Not yet.
End transmission.”
*Hirak waved a hand towards the holoprojector, signalling for the end of the recording. One last look of smugness erupted over his expression before the Sith Lord exited the scene. The blue light that had covered him sudden spluttered before returning into the machine once more. The recording had finished as the came to a complete halt.*
Entry 55: The Hunt
*Hirak stepped into the frame of the shot, fully masked with his beast-maw shaped carapace covering his body. Outfitted in his newer duranium armour, the left shoulder covered by thicker armouring and the right with a lamellar design, the Sith Lord appeared battle-ready and prepared. His saberstaff was attached to his belt still, as it seemed the Rattataki Sith Lord has immediately returned to discuss his activities immediately. Arms folded in front of his body, softly tucking underneath the breastplate’s armoured pectorals.*
“As I have discussed before, the human named Valkara had once been a rival when I was a mere apprentice. But in time I eclipsed even her, and then with her new rebirth to the Dark Side she started in our acolyte pool. Well, I have let her simmer and stir in the melting pot of beings that inhabit and as such she has made connections, even now as she has ascended. One, in particular, is an Arkanian by the name of Sovernus Nova. A member of the Nova family, wealthy Arkanians who shifted their allegiance to that of the Sith Empire - rightfully so. I have noted that there is a certain cleverness about this one. But more importantly, the dynamic in which he has changed the course of what I believe my apprentice should take. Truly, it was not expected, but it is wholeheartedly welcomed.
I have thought to myself many times on what the grand solution to this is and I can think of no other course than to fuel the fires of their friendship to an extreme point. I will fan the winds of change to predetermine the course that this will take and I will see truly where my apprentice lingers; whether she has true loyalty or not. Regardless of the results, it will be a fun and amusing game that I can play.”
*A loud grunt followed his last statement, one that belied a sense of amusement but also disgust. It was clear that Hirak enjoyed the situation but it clearly had not stuck to his original plan.*
“I have been tracking the girl as she has left the Horuset Spire. Watching as she moved into the jungles of Kaas. She believes that she is able to hide from me but even my master knows that through me his dark gaze is everywhere. I am both omnipotent and omnipresent. But she will learn this in due course, and so will the Arkanian. Stealthed with my field generator, I dampened my presence to the most minute drop and waited in their spot. I must give her credit, Valkara did choose a serene spot to reflect her old Jedi allegiances. Whilst the rain patters, they gathered on what is a mound in between a fork in a river, ever flowing from the constant storms. A lone singular tree gathered in the centre that created shade from the pitter-patter of the storm clouds above. So, I waited in the tree. Sure enough, the two encroached and began to speak with one another. I observed the feelings, the way that they conversed: it was clear there existed some sentiment. The joy of the Dark Side and being sith is that these emotions are allowed; to love freely and to feel is what makes us stronger than the celibate Jedi who deny what is natural.
In reality, what they shared is only possible because of me. I doubt she will ever understand that, nor he. -I- have shaped this from the very start. But I get ahead of myself. The next part is my favourite.”
*Finally unwinding from the events, a hand unfurled from his chest as he moved it up to his neck, pressing the button that allowed his mask to peel away from his head and return to the singular button. It revealed Hirak’s face in its entirety. The deep crimson eyes now a shade of dark blue in the holoprojector light stared outwards like a wolf hunting for prey. A wry smirk appeared on his face as the lips parted to speak again.*
“I then turned off my stealth field generator and leapt down, throwing my apprentice to the side and picking Sovernus up by his neck. It was truly delightful to see the fear. My apprentice stayed back - without a lightsaber she was nothing in comparison to me and the boy could barely do anything. I berated them, I told them this coupling and their actions were undermining my desires and that this made her weak. She screamed back that I knew nothing. Truly, she fell head over heels into my trap and my plan. So I threw the boy to the ground and utilised my Force Subjugate on him - I took away his will power so he was barely able to stand. It was there that I sensed that darkness within him. It was a power I had yet to feel, and one that eagerly connected with my own. I understood, at that moment, that there was potential there; some power that I could unlock and use as my own. But that is beside the point - I continued my experiment unhindered.
Valkara continued her protest so I threw him into the river, drew my lightsaber and ignited it. I was prepared to kill him and made sure my intent was known. But little did this Arkanian boy know that I had no intention, he was my bait - he was my puppet to get exactly what I wanted: Valkara’s aid in hunting down her old Jedi master. Master Eetu would prove to be useful to me and his connection to her, especially in this state, will be my advantage for victory. I gave her the choice: aid me or see Sovernus die -
‘Do you choose death or love, my Apprentice?’
I asked. She did as I thought. She chose Sovernus over her previous master. I let the boy go and I walked away, my answer complete. She knows if she renegades that something worse will happen. So we will see. For now, she will be a useful tool and bring him to me. So I had best get planning, shouldn’t I? Lord Seisu won’t wait forever and I can feel my Master getting restless. His tolerance of my blood is dissipating and I have no desire to die. Not yet.
End transmission.”
*Hirak waved a hand towards the holoprojector, signalling for the end of the recording. One last look of smugness erupted over his expression before the Sith Lord exited the scene. The blue light that had covered him sudden spluttered before returning into the machine once more. The recording had finished as the came to a complete halt.*
