Private At the feet of the Master (Flashback) | Darth Reign & Darth Rellik

[Tales of the Diarchy]

Location: Taris
The Manse of Lord Kakus, Sith lord in Exile.
Tags: Darth Reign Darth Rellik

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The Sith Lord Darth Kakus, Sith in exile, awaited his children's arrival to the training rooms of the mansion. He had called them forth to impart a valuable lesson to his sons. The lesson for today, was the use of their bond and shared power to eliminate an enemy much greater than themselves. His sons would be facing a trial by combat against the Sith Lord Himself.

Lord Kakus was an imposing man, built of solid muscle from a hard life as a Sith. But as strong as he was physically, he was more so within the force. An incredible sorcerer and alchemist, as well as historian. The Dark Lord had mastered the Dark Side, and Himself. Rising above the folly of being a slave to one's emotions, and the constant paranoia so prevalent in his peers.

The Dark Lord stretched, and flexed his muscles, preparing for the battle to come. His sons, Reign, the duelist and more physical of the two, and Rellik, the sorcerer, manipulator, and the threat in the shadows. Each formidable and a threat in their own right, but together a nigh-unstoppable force, Kakus was proud of his children. Their upbringing had been hard, as befitting of the Sith, but they were shown love and kindness as well. Kakus knew, the Sith needed to evolve, as did the Jedi. If that needed to be an evolution brought forth by destruction, then he and his children would see it through.

As his sons entered the dojo, the Dark Lord sized them up. Reign was an imposing young man, muscle and cold fire. Rellik, the smaller of the two could already be seen coolly assessing the area and how best to put the shadows to use.

Removing his outer robe, the Dark Lord said "My sons, your training is nearing completion, you have learned well the ideals of our new order. The power of unity and strength shared, the unyielding strength of the bonds we forge, and control of one's self to bring order to chaos. Today, we test the fruits of that knowledge. You will face the ultimate test of your strength. You must defeat me in battle."

His sons were strong, and they had dueled in practice before, but Kakus' stance and tone, let it be known that this was no practice duel. This was a true battle, not ending until the other party yielded, or was dead.

Igniting his deep crimson blade, the master of the future Diarchs took his form VII ready stance.

 

[Darth Reign]

Location: Taris
The Manse of Darth Kakus, Sith Lord in Exile
Tag: Darth Rellik

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Reign buzzed with excitement when he received the summons from his father. Something big was on the horizon, and the young Sith could not help but wonder what it was.

As he walked, he found his brother also approaching the training rooms. "What training do you think father has in store for us today? More blasted training droids?" he said. The young man longed for a more serious opponent to test himself against, finding the droids in the training room to be too light of a challenge.

As the door opened into the training room, Reign stepped forward, bowing low to his father and master, as was befitting his rank. A soft "Father" escaping his lips as he bowed. The young Sith then stepped back to stand by his brother, awaiting the explanation of today's training.

Reign was taken off guard by his father's next statement. Yes they had dueled in practiced combat before, but this was new, an outright duel with their father. Reign scanned his father's presence in the force and found among the swirling tempest that was his power, determination and strength. This duel would not end until one of them had fallen, or yielded.

Darth Reign stepped off to the side of his brother, and removing his outer robe, said to his father "A duel against you father will be a true test of my power, I will not fail you" he unclipped the hilt of his lightsaber and ignited the red blade, adopting the defensive stance of form V, as knowing his father, he would make the first move.

 

[Darth Rellik]

Rellik sitting alone in his study was pleased with himself, finishing his research on several monsters of the galaxy. Some of which he thinks would make fitting pets or castle guards in their own way. When what had seemed out of the blue he received a summons to the training grounds from his Father.

Never hesitating when his Father needed him he immediately began walking to the grounds. His brother Reign joined him on the approach, pondering what was in store for the session. Rellik replied to him in kind "The random ones are always the hardest, be on guard." The air itself feeling heavier and heavier as they arrived.

Reign taking a bow before their father, Rellik did his typical greeting and took a knee to the lord. Both showing their respects in their own ways. Reign positioned himself next to Rellik but it was not until Kakus had given the instructions for the day did Rellik stand from his kneel.

Rellik taking the news in of what the session would be like today did not feel shocked or concerned. If death was the course on todays menu than so be it. Reign readied his stance in response to their fathers. Rellik on the other hand took a step back. Not in fear but to give Reign the lead. Doffing his robes he drew his saber but kept it at his side. Not in a stance.

His attention was on the vortex of the force that was surrounding their Father. How could they penetrate it and manipulate it for themselves when the chaos of the Midichlorians around him were screaming.

To win this fight they would need more than quick blades.

Darth Reign

 

[Tales of the Diarchy]

Darth Kakus stood, poised to strike, he allowed himself a smile as he looked upon his sons.

“How predictable. Reign is out to prove himself, while Rellik searches the force. Come now boys, show your worth!”

With that, he launched himself at Reign, if the boy wanted a fight, he’d give it to him. Coming in with a vicious overhead chop meant to drive his son to his knees.

While he struck out at his eldest, he poured his power forth, attempting to overwhelm Rellik in the force. Imposing his will on his younger son, attempting to make him feel hopeless.

The battle had begun, one could only hope the future Diarchs were ready.

Darth Reign Darth Rellik