Dxun Misadventures

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]Dxun[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] otherwise known as the Demon moon. A moon covered in lush forests[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] also housing a Sith outpost... The outpost just so had the misfortune of being Nikias' next target. Sitting in the cockpit of his ship Nikias' commed down to the outpost. Answering the call was a Sith officer and over the video link Nikias saw the man dressed neatly in his black uniform. "This is Sith Lord Syn[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], and I want a landing pad cleared for me[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] and I wanted it ten minutes ago." [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Oh? So you've even taken to using my name now? Hoping that it will gain you some prestige in the Sith. [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]The disembodied voice of Sorzus Syn said though her tone sounded as though she was highly amused. You've become more ruthless than I thought.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Waving a dismissive hand at the spirit Nikias waited to hear back from the officer. "I'm sorry sir we have no-" Stopping the Officers face grew tight and he coughed struggling to breath.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Holding up two fingers in a claw Nikias enforced his will through the force and was choking the officer over the com. He had poured all his training into telekinesis during his time as a padawan and his skills only continued to grow. "I do not have time for your games. Now clear my landing pad." Nikias ordered his golden eyes deathly serious. "Or else one of your men will be getting a promotion." Releasing the grip on the officer Nikias quirked a brow. "About my landing pad?"[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]"It will be ready; I am sorry for doubting you my lord." Not one to listen to the apologies of the officers Nikias flicked off the display and brought in the unmarked shuttle to land at the outpost.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]"No you're not,[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] but you will be." After the ship stopped for a landing Nikias pulled out three of his ball bearings letting them spin in the air a few centimeters from his palm. Waves of darkside aura poured off Nikias making him a beacon in the force for all to sense for yards to miles. At the base of the loading ramp the officer Nikias had spoken to waited for him. Smiling Nikias took stock of the rest of the workers[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] the ones that were just doing their jobs and loading gear or doing maintenance. They weren't Nikias' targets[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] the officers and soldiers of the Sith were. Not even giving the officer a chance to offer a greeting Nikias propelled one ballbearing directly at the officer. Propelled through the force the metal ball penetrated the Officers throat shooting out the back of his neck before flying back to join its brothers. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]The officer was dead before he hit the ground blood flowing out the wound and staining the black uniform. Everything had happened so fast the Sith soldiers that oversaw the main operations had no clue what had happened. "Let the games begin." Nikias said drawing out three more ball bearings.[/SIZE]

[member="Darth Erebos"]

 

[Shaddi]

Erebos had stayed at the outpost for a few days. Using it as a meditative retreat as he went over the reclamation corps of the One sith and what places they should be deployed to. After feeling the force used against the officer of the outpost Erebos left his chamber and stopped the officer before he could enact the orders that [member="Nikias"] had put to him. "Who was that you were talking to?" He asked as he began walking with the officer. "A Darth Syn according to him. I must say most of you sith are quite unreasonable but you seem to be an exception my lord. When the hangar technician dropped the crate you had instructed him to take care in moving I thought you would strike him down then and there but you simply told him to be more careful before docking his pay a little for it. Probably the only display of tolerance I've seen you sith exhibit since I joined the military." The officer said before excusing himself to see to the task that had been set before him.

'And you have a little brown on your nose.' Erebos thought to himself as he watched the officer hurry along before he thought on the name he had heard. 'hmm Darth Syn? Never heard of him or her... her?... what if...' He thought before he walked towards the hangar, feeling the immense darkside energy that erupted from Nikias when he left the ship. Entering the hangar as he saw the officer fall dead to the floor. "Well no loss there..." He mumbled to himself before looking towards Nikias and a smile grew under his mask.

Without moving his hands he moved the soldiers back behind him as he walked forwards. "And who might you be? Darth Syn?" He said with an amused smile before he noticed the talisman around Nikias's neck. "That Talisman..." He said as if not believing his eyes before he grew angry, his anger expelled in his own power as he clenched his fists. His anger didn't affect his mind at all as it was calm as the grave, it was merely a display to him. Slight waves of telekinetic energy began to emanate from Erebos as he showed just who this intruder was messing with, the waves were simply meant to display the lowest aspects of Erebos's power as they pushed small tools and the like away from him as he stared Nikias down.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]The display of telekinetic energy simply made Nikias raise a brow[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] he always thought such displays were meaningless as they often never chased off the one they were intended to. Nikias had fought a Sith Lord as an apprentice once[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] and knew what he was up against now. Nikias had come quite a long way from the apprentice that had nearly been killed fighting a Sith Lord and had learned many more tricks throughout his tenure with the Silver Sanctum. Yes[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], a true Sith[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] one with actual power! Prepare to meet your end jedi. [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Syn said the excitement obvious in her voice. She wanted Nikias to die[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] she wanted Erobus to claim the talisman. No others truly knew what it was capable of and the only reason Nikias could bare the spells of insanity and constant attempts of the talisman to dominate his mind was due to his mental immunity. Though that didn't stop the memory flashes or the Sith's essence from bonding with the hosts own.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]"Oh this little thing?" Nikias said tapping the talisman that was embedded in his chest. "Trust me you want nothing to do with this." The anger in the Sith's voice was not ignored however and Nikias knew it was because of the holocron. Many Sith seemed to have an obsession with the past and ancient artifacts[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] if only they knew the true costs of the Syn Talisman. Leaning to the right Nikias looked around Erebos at the soldiers he had behind him. They could possibly become a nuisance in the future. "Is this how you greet your guests? I thought the Sith would be more hospitable..." [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]With no hesitation Nikias switched the hands the ball bearings were held in to where only one was in his right hand and reeling the arm back he tossed the bearing in an underhanded toss. Then with telekinesis he proppeled the object and as though shot from a slugthrower is sped through the air directly at the Sith Lord. The bearing weighed more than any standard slugthrower round and the phrik layer made it perfect for dealing with lightsaber wielders. [/SIZE]

[member="Darth Erebos"]

 

[Shaddi]

The attack had been foreseeable but not in the speed it came. 'He's like a child...' He thought as he had to quickly side step to avoid the ball bearing but it still cut through his robs with it's speed, making a line cut into the fabric at his shoulder. 'But no less dangerous.' Bringing his right hand up in a claw like manner he shot out red force lightning towards [member="Nikias"] while the left, while gripping his lightsaber, was in the same position but upside down as he brought it to meet his right and red force lightning erupted from under Nikias's legs.
"You aren't dealing with a normal sith. I'm a sith lord and member of the Dark Council! To me you are a petulant child pretending to be sith." He said in an icy calm manner as he stopped the lightnings coming from his hands and from the ground. With his Lightsaber lit and roaring in his left hand he began to form small symbols with his right as he closed the cap between them in a careful and calculating manner.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]While the Sith had sidestepped the ball bearing it did not stay its course instead without even losing speed it curved midair and came flying back at the Sith. Red lightning? Nikias thought[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] it was a new color to him. The last sith lord he fought had blue and white lightning[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] though maybe it depended on the user is how the color of the lightning changed. Things that Nikias shouldn't be concerning himself with. Raising his left arm and with a slight thought the shield on Nikias' arm sprang to life. 4.4 meters in diameter and easily more than enough to protect Nikias from the lightning aimed at him. The red bolts struck the golden shield and similar to when they strike a lightsaber they caused Nikias no harm. What hadn't been expected was the lightning that came up from his feet. Teeth gritting Nikias felt the scorching bolts but their effect had been heavily lessened thanks to the anti-energy field built into the robes. If it wasn't for the robes Nikias was sure the lightning probably would've floored him.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]"Yes exactly,[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] I would never actually want to be one of you." Nikias teased with a not to subtle roll of his eyes. "I just prefer to hunt you." Smirking the ball bearing would finish its return aimed at the Sith's left shoulder blade but with a slight nod of Nikias' head it changed directions aimed for the back of the Sith's right knee. A tender piece of flesh on the human body and vital in many ways when it came to combat. Even if the armor kept the ball from penetrating the kinetic force would be enough to damage the knee if not completely dislocate/shatter it. [/SIZE]

[member="Darth Erebos"]

 

[Shaddi]

As he approached [member="Nikias"] he felt a ripple in the force and turned to see the bearing come speeding towards his knee. He was too late to not get his but he did manage to twist his leg so that the ball bearing only dislocated his knee. Grabbing the ball bearing after it hit him, his fingers clenching hard around it as he then looked from it towards Nikias and aimed his hand towards him. "Have this back." He said as he not only shot the ball bearing forwards but a force blast along with it that surrounded the ball bearing and propelled it towards Nikias.

He felt the thrum of pain in his leg as he stood on one leg and brought his hand to his dislocated knee. 'chit rookie mistake.' He thought as he turned his saber off and used both hands to put his knee back into position, costing him precious time and focus away from his opponent but the surge of pain would only be used to fuel his power. However he knew having a steady stream of power from the throbbing pain in his knee wouldn't be enough to beat this man before him. He could feel it, heck he could almost see it, Sorzus syn's very ghost floating around Nikias whispering into his ear.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]The sharp pop of the knee dislocating sounded off and brought a satisfied smirk to Nikias face. It had been so long since that sound had come from someone else and not himself. Nikias was impressed with the Sith as he grabbed the ballbearing. To do so through the pain of a knee dislocating spoke magnitudes about the Sith's power. Not the type to deal a lengthy monologue Nikias began preparing for a backlash. From within him the deep well of energy that was the force began to well up[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] at first Nikias planned on releasing his own wave to instead find his own ballbearing propelled back at him. The air rippled from the force wave that Erebos released. Flipping both his hands palms up Nikias created a protective bubble around himself. Layer upon layer of telekinetic energy built up as the wave approached. Upon collision the two telekinetic energies met with enough force that all the tools in the hanger flew high into the air and off to the edges. The sound that came was as though a large explosion had gone off and no longer was Nikias standing on the ramp of his ship.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]When the force wave had met Nikias' shield jedi had went flying back still protected by the bubble but blasted into the far wall of the ship. The round that had been shot back at Nikias rolled across the ships floor and stretching out a hand Nikias summoned it back to him. "Two can play that game." Immediately returning to his hand Nikias walked back onto the ramp to find Erebos finishing popping the dislocated knee back into place. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]You won't win. You will die here then the true sith will claim me... And when I come back I'll ensure that your precious Sanctum is burnt to the ground. [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Syn said into Nikias' ears her words echoing in his mind. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]"I will not die today or tomorrow. You will never be free." Nikias said aloud without even truly meaning to. Raising his left hand Nikias began summoning the tools from across the hanger to himself. Gathering around Nikias was a ring of tools including hammers[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] screwdrivers[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE] [SIZE=10pt]wait.... Was that a fork?[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Nikias thought and when he looked over to check it was indeed a fork. "Hmm." Holding his left arm out palm up five of the tools were shot at the Sith propelled through the force similar to how the ballbearings had been. [/SIZE]

[member="Darth Erebos"]

 

[Shaddi]

With his hand outstretched he exerted his power in a powerful force push, that was in the shape of a cone to push the objects away from him with the least amount of force exerted on his part. Beginning to walk towards [member="Nikias"] with his hands beginning to crackle once more with force lightning. "Tell me what does she whisper to you?" He then said as the lighting began to crawl up his arms and envelop him in a shield of force lightning around his body.
Then he breathed in, bathing the air he breathed in, in the force as he built it even more inside his lungs until he felt they would burst with the power within them. Then he charged towards Nikias with his lightasber lit but as he was just the distance to be out of reach of a quick slash of a lightsaber he let out a force scream towards Nikias that cracked the ground under him. it was a sonic blast that left Erebos's throat sore as if he had been stranded in a desert for a week without water or food.

After the scream he felt woozy as if he had been struck hard himself in the face. As he backed away from Nikas in that moment he took a swing towards Nikias to keep him away from him just long enough to allow Erebos to regain his senses once more.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt][member="Darth Erebos"] had shown Nikias just how smart he was when instead of aiming to stop all the tools like most did to show off their strength[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] the sith had simply pushed them away from him. Shame that didn't help the soldiers that had been behind him. Three of them were dropped instantly from the tools embedding themselves into helmets and chests. Blood leaked out of the wounds as two of them died painful deaths[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] their gurgles could be heard even over Erebos' lightning. It wasn't a pretty scene at all and the other soldiers began to try and aid them. It didn't shock Nikias that Erebos was more focused on the battle. The other tools Nikias had acquired circled around him in a slow orbit waiting to be propelled like the others had been[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] however Nikias paused upon hearing the question. Is he insane? Does he truly want this accursed thing?! Nikias thought as he knew what the Sith was referring to. Why anyone would want an amulet thats purpose was to drive one insane was beyond Nikias. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]All Sith are that way! It is the way of the darkside. [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Syn's voice echoed in Nikias' mind and she was obviously pleased about what was going on. The Sith would slay Nikias and then be driven insane by the spells[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] memories[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] and mental domination of one of the greatest Sith. The only reason Nikias was able to bear with it was due to his mental immunity. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]So caught up in his thoughts Nikias had almost been too late to throw up a telekinetic barrier around himself as the Sith released a sonic scream. The permacrete beneath Nikias' feet cracked and Nikias' ears were still ringing even from having a shield up. "Whatever you're thinking[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], it’s not right. You do not want this amulet[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] it does not do what you think." Nikias warned as he gathered the tools out of his orbit and propelled three more of them. This time it was two screwdrivers and a hammer. All of them whistled through the air towards Erebos[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] but suddenly the direction would shift as they were all guided in different directions. The hammer was aimed directly at the previously injured knee while one screwdriver was aimed at Erebos' right shoulder. The third object would shoot past the Sith and curve around to stab him in the base of the spine. [/SIZE]

 

[Shaddi]

Erebos slashed down in a diagonal arch which took out one of the screw drivers and the hammer, he would protect his knee while it finished healing. A thunk made him take two steps back as he looked to the screw driver in his shoulder. "That... was... mistake." He said almost in a snarl as he brought his hand up and chanted six words in the ancient sith language. "Tegu tave iskusti kristi nuyak laikas" As he spoke them the shadow under him expanded and darkened as several dark side tendrils erupted from the shadow all around Erebos.

With the gesture of bringing his raised hand down to point at [member="Nikias"] with an open hand and then clenching it, the tendrils shot towards him. Not all shot towards him but several did, the others were aimed to take away the toys he had orbiting around him. Meanwhile Erebos pulled the screwdriver out of his left shoulder, it came loose with a small following blood trail as he grunted. "Oh I know perfectly that, that amulet is going to drive me mad but I know something you don't. I know who made it and I have an extensive library that will help be remove the very spells that allow her ghost to drive men mad. And unlike you I have nothing but time on my side." He said as he then Charged throught the tendrils that dissipated as he came through them to deliver a swift and hard punch towards Nikias's jaw.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]Hey can I get a translation for that or are you still just going to leave me to die? [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Nikias asked the Sith spirit to be answered by silence[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] not even the materializing spirit remained. Oh now she chooses to leave me alone. Nikias thought as the darkness pooled beneath the Sith's feet. It might as well have been like looking into a dark hole from how deep it was[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] certainly an abyss with tentacles springing out of it. "You sith have some weird fetishes." Nikias said sending another joke the Sith's way through the back of his neck was tingling and all the hairs on his body rose up. Something was off about those tentacles so when they shot out at him Nikias threw himself to the left. Where he had been standing one of the tentacles touched and immediately destroyed a piece of the permacrete. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Oh you survived... [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]The dark presence resurfaced in Nikias' mind. I am more than quite a bit shocked by this. You may become a decent host yet.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Finally getting to his feet[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Nikias found the Sith right on top of him. Or beneath him whichever you preferred as Nikias was almost an entire foot taller than the Sith. The one thing is that it also made it easier for the punch in the jaw to connect. There was a pop in Nikias' ear from it and his head jerked back but with the Sith that close and having just threw a punch Nikias' head shot forward in a head-butt. Projecting a telekinetic barrier around his skull Nikias' head would meet the Sith's mask and the barrier would be released in a burst to throw Erebos back and way. “You know nothing[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], there is nothing for you to gain from this amulet. Sith nor jedi. There is nothing for you here.” [/SIZE]

[member="Darth Erebos"]

 

[Shaddi]

Erebos wasn't able to dodge the hit but he did manage to use it to his advantage. When the hit came and the resulting blast blew him back he used the momentum to do a back flip which should bring his foot into [member="Nikias"]'s chin if he managed it correctly. Once he was out of the back flip he took a few steps back as he brought his hand up to his mask's forehead, his head was ringing but that brought an idea to him. "If I can't get any use out of the amulet... I'll use you as a medium to get my answers." He said as he moved to a defense posture as he got over the ringing.

Meanwhile however he began to expand his awareness to not only encompass the area in his immediate vicinity but to also encompass most of the entire hangar. What he was doing was using Nikias's trick against him, raising his hands up he used telekinesis to grip as many loose objects as possible and then have them converge on Nikias from as many directions as possible.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]The flip Erebos went into was enough for the tip of the man's boot to catch Nikias' chin. Mainly due to the height difference it wouldn't have worked out so well[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] but as the boot hit the bottom of Nikias' chin his head rocked back and there was a faint stinging. Skin had been taken along with the kick to his chin[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] and somehow it was bleeding profusely. For some reason humanoid chins always bled too easily and more than they seemed they should. Hand coming up Nikias rubbed at his chin and when he pulled it away the blood was obvious upon the palm of his hand. The Sith didn't seem to much better from the headbutt[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] a regular one was already disorienting. A headbutt along with a force burst was probably horrible. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Without anything to tend to his wound[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Nikias simply rubbed at it though blood would well right back up on the wound instantly. It was an annoyance but nothing serious. Eyes glaring at the Sith Nikias watched the hands raised and while his sensing skills weren't trained his abilities in telekinesis were more than able to pick up the shifting objects and tugs on them in the force. Returning back to telekinesis? Nikias asked himself as the objects all came in at him from all directions. Why use an ability against someone who had done nothing but train in it? Though of course Erebos didn't know this[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] but he should've realized that Nikias wasn't the average jedi knight. Hands splaying out to either side of him Nikias did not create a barrier. Instead he spun pushing with the force with his spin not to move against the objects but change their directions from directly hitting him. Instead the push would act more like a whirlwind dispersing them around him. "You sith all want power and knowledge without even knowing the costs behind acquiring it." Nikias said shaking his head. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Using the tools that Erebos had just provided him with from around the hanger[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Nikias lifted up three screw drivers between his knuckles making them look like claws and then in an instant he threw them at Erebos. All three propelled and in the air their courses slightly changed from the way they had been last time. One aimed for Erebos' gut another his neck and the last curved around to strike at the back of his right knee. [/SIZE]


[member="Darth Erebos"]

 

[Shaddi]

Ereobs realized his mistake as he manged to grip the screwdriver that would go at his knee and moving his head to the side the screw driver aimed at his neck cut through the fabric of his neck but it was a small cut and it wouldn't kill him. Another grunt was let out when the third screwdriver hit his gut and he pulled it out, charring his wound to close it Erebos allowed the anger that built up to flow into his body.

Turning his lightsaber back on he then came at [member="Nikias"] with an overhead swing of his lightsaber in a circular swing that would come down in a diagonal slash aimed at his left shoulder. 'Fine if the force isn't effective in this one then I shall do this the old fashioned way and beat him into submission.' Erebos thought as he put all of his strength into the slash.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]Another direct hit to the gut[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] that wouldn't be a good hit for one to take in any circumstance much less having a screwdriver propelled into it. Darth Erebos seemed to be not only a Master of the Darkside but of taking injuries as well. The two went hand in hand[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] and even Nikias knew that from his few close encounters with the darkside and its users. Not making any moves to close the gap between the Sith[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Nikias kept his distant eyes forever cautious. Erebos had already shown a fancy trick with his lightning that Nikias had not known even possible. Without his robes he would've been unconscious just from the frying energy and the surprise behind the attack. Is this truly all my legacy has to offer me? A lord that cannot destroy one as unworthy as you? [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]"Try the galactic lotto,[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] your luck will be better." Nikias said scoffing at the Sith spirit. The Sith Lord jumped right back into battle a complete tactic change from what he had been doing before. At first he had tried using the force against Nikias but when each one of his attacks had been dealt due to the preparedness of the Jedi[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] not off the back of the amulet alone. Right foot taking a step back to brace his body Nikias activated the shield built into the gauntlet on his left arm. Springing to life a gold shield intercepted the blow of the saber. With a 3.8 diameter total it was more than large enough to defend most of Nikias' front but using a lightsaber with it became ten times harder. Instead of going straight back to pushing the Sith Nikias grabbed his lightsaber in the force and used controlled it. Bringing it up Nikias almost resembled a scorpion with the way the saber hovered in the air above him poised to strike. With a thought the blade sprang to life and the weapon dove at Erebos as though it had a mind of its own. The first thrust was aimed at Erebos' injured shoulder with a second aimed for his helmet[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] the third aimed for the center of the Sith's chest. [/SIZE]

[member="Darth Erebos"]

 

[Shaddi]

Erebos stepped back and with economy of movement parried the attacks from above, though one came close to touching his helmet but he wasn't so worried about that. With another snap hiss Fire sprang from Erebos's other hand and condensed into a plasma beam, hovering just above his closed empty fist. Then came a barrage of blows from both his lightsaber and the plasma beam he had conjured before, each blow hurtling down upon [member="Nikias"]'s shield as Erebos focused the force into himself.

With the force he strengthened his limbs, saturated his body in force energy and used it to propel his hands striking strength to new levels. Then as he brought the plasma saber down for a strike he turned it into a snake after the strike which he then threw towards Nikias as he came in for a lunge against the shield with his own saber. The snake was like plasma come to life as it hissed and struck towards Nikias before exploding on contact.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]Erebos hadn't even been phased by the shield[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] many others had found themselves stunned or at a loss for what to do and backed away to reevaluate. The Sith Lord was a cut above the rest in that regard he gave Nikias no time to regain his composure or formulate a new form of attack. Instead Erebos hammered away at the shield[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] each blow was strengthened causing Nikias' defense to waver and pushing him into a backpedal away from the Sith. Not to mention whatever weird beam of energy that Erebos had created was another technique that Nik had never witnessed further emphasizing his trouble in the duel. Each blow that rained on the shield caused pain to radiate up and down his left arm. the bones seemed to shake from the force of impact. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Teeth gritted[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Nikias continued his backwards retreat but he had been pressed up against a wall with nowhere else to go. Attempting to move around the Sith in close combat would be difficult if not near impossible for Nik due to his lack of abilities in boosting his body. The soldiers were also still in the hanger; he was cornered in enemy territory. Nikias had not been suspecting a Sith Lord of the council to have been on the planet. Of course one should never overlook their dedication and obsessions with hunting ancient artifacts. Yes[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], now you know the true strength of a Sith. You cannot win. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]As the snake of plasma exploded against his shield the concussive force lifted Nikias off his feet flinging him into the wall. At the same time there was the sharp snapping sound as the bones in his left forearm were cracked by the explosion. No matter how one looks at it such a wound is damaging and incredibly painful. While one can draw energy and strength from it the limb was still useless. Back slamming against the wall the breath was driven from Nikias' lungs and the back of his head hit the wall causing him to immediately black out[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] body sliding to the floor[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] limp. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt][member="Darth Erebos"][/SIZE]

 

[Shaddi]

Erebos's mask let out the raspy breaths as he stopped right before he was about to end [member="Nikias"]'s life, the breaths sounding more like the growls of an angry animal than anything remotely human in the galaxy. "Now you know what it's like to face a sith Lord little pretender." He said as he reached out with his empty hand and pulled Nikias up with one hand, raising him into the air by his robes then throwing him down to the floor were the approaching Troopers were coming to him. "I want this man ready for interrogation, the full treatment. Treat him like he is a jedi master leave nothing to change but leave that amulet around his neck alone." Erebos commanded and the troopers awed and fearful of him for the display of power on his part complied right away.

When Nikias would wake once more he would be strapped down on a raised operation table. His hands and legs in stuncuffs built into the table that sent a current int his body that made it hard to concentrate and straps running across his body to keep him as firmly in place as possible. A single beam of light would illuminate just him but keep the rest of the room in pitch black darkness. In the Darkness stood Erebos, his arms crossed over his chest as he had focused his vision on studying the amulet the entire time he had before Nikias would wake. Allowing for a few minutes of feeling alone and helpless he then spoke. "Now that you are acquainted with your situation. It's time to begin." With that a torrent of force shock was shot from Erebos's fingertips, meant to be painful but not cause any damage.

"Where did you find Syn's amulet? And what do you know of it's capabilities so far?" Was the first series of questions he would get his answers through but he would never reveal himself to Nikias, instead opting for the disembodied vice with the force shocks coming from different directions with a little application of sith barrages.

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]Upon studying the amulet Erebos would see that it wasn't a necklace[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] it was indeed the Syn amulet but it was imbedded in Nikias' chest. The amulet was gold in color[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] however the metal was simply an alchemized one granting it near indestructibility above that of even Muurs talisman. The gems glowed and even without touching the amulet Erebos would be able to feel the power of the insanity spells meant to tear at the mentalities of even master force users. Laying strapped to the table Nikias was unconscious his white hair hanging down into his face. The blow he had taken when his head hit the back of the wall had been enough to knock him unconscious and a large welt had been left behind. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Eyes fluttering open Nikias found himself blinded by a bright light. The light seared and clawed at his corneas forcing the Hellyni to look away where all he saw was darkness. The situation Nik was in brought back memories that he thought had been left buried in his past. The surroundings[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] the feel of the shock cuffs around his wrists. The feeling of someone watching you. All of it an exact replica of the torture he had suffered at the hands of the Attikan's. This time it was magnitudes worse[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] he was in the hands of the Sith. They would use far more devious methods than what the Attikan's had done[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Nikias was sure of it. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]As if on cue the Sith spoke and without even giving Nikias a chance to speak began shocking him. The feeling of the bolts on his chest caused the jedi to grunt his breathing becoming heavy as he fought against the pain. When the true full force lightning came Nikias' yells echoed off the walls. HE could hear the voice of Sorzus Syn cackling wildly inside his head all throughout it. "I... Found it... Up your Dark Lords ass[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] he was known for hoarding things there like the rest of you Sith." Nikias said spitting at where he had heard the voice come from last. [/SIZE]


[member="Darth Erebos"]

 

[Shaddi]

Ereobs made [member="Nikias"] feel a tightening around his neck. "There is still a chance you might survive this boy. Hells give me what I want and I'll even consider letting you go, alive and intact with Syn's voice still in your head." He then said as he shocked him again. "Answer the questions jedi whelp!" He said as he projected his voice so that it would be heard as if he was speaking right next to his ear.
He wanted to hear her voice at least once, to converse with Syn one of the Lords he respected most of all.