Private Temptation in the Dark

[Darth Nebulous]

Location: Inside one of the Pyramids on Korriban


Darth Nebulous could feel the presence of the young Laras Amida entering one of the ancient pyramids of the Sith. The foolish girl did not know it, but he already lost. Laras was blinded by ambition and arrogance underestimating the power of the Dark Side. It can destroy a weak and feeble soul especially if they're filled with unchecked anger. The Dark Lord curled his armored fist his eyes pulsating. The irony behind this was beneath the imposing figure was a sickly and dying man who every time he uses the Force, he coughs up blood, and inches closer to death.

That was irony of Nebulous' life, he was gifted in the Force, embraced the Dark Side and read everything there is to know about magic but applying it starts to kill him. He blamed his filthy, useless parents whom he was born to premature and was diagnosed with rare diseases that would kill a baby the moment they were born. As fate would have it though, Nebulous survived but that was the beginning of his problems, his parents would fill Nebulous mind with insults wishing that he was dead. As Nebulous grew up, the feeling was mutual.

He still carried the hate towards his parents today, it was fuel necessary to channel the Dark Side. He continued to sit staring at his suit, it was necessary for him to fully utilize his Force abilities without running the risk of dying. Nebulous needed to find a way to achieve immortality only then, he can discard this armor and become transcendent. But for now, he needed an apprentice to assist him.

"Come to me," Darth Nebulous whispered in Laras' mind. "You know the way."

 

[Laras Amida]

Laras Amida would follow slowly behind him. Nervously observing her surroundings as the tension grows within her. She agreed to join Darth Nebulous's side for two reasons. The first reason being the promises of power and security stuff she has yearned for since leaving home. The second reason is simply due to the presence of her new associate. Darth Nebulous's presence brought an alarming fear to her, a fear in which she felt obligated to join his side as the consequences in rejecting his offer would have been severe.

They had a common interest with one another, their hatred towards their parents. That common ground aligned them, an area which Laras felt a strange comfort in. That comfort though would be invisible at this moment as they walk the ancient Sith pyramid together. Laras would keep 3 strides from him, hoping he couldn't see the visible fears she has.

"Yes Master" Laras whimpered nervously as she obeys her master.

 

[Darth Nebulous]

Behind his mask, a smile curled on Darth Nebulous' lips. The girl was frightened but she followed him. Good. Fear breeds obedience but Darth Nebulous wanted more from his apprentice. "Tell me Laras," Darth Nebulous said his metallic voice ringing from the mask. "What is the Sith Code? Recite it to the very letter. There are no half answers with me."

As a scientist, Darth Nebulous was..... particular in making sure that every went according to his design. That meant solving equations down to the last decimal. He needed Laras to understand that perfection is a goal that can be attained if one sets their mind on it. "We are here to collect a Sith Artifact," Nebulous said. "The Sith Lord: Arabas had created a Holocron from the blood of his slaves. It contains knowledge of a life force that can invigorate a damaged body. We must seek it out."

Laras Amida