Darth Xeldath: The Choice/story

Coachelle City, Coachelle Prime

Up on the fifth floor of the capitol stood the leader of the Lepi, all he was doing was standing there and studying sky. Kular often stared off his office’s balcony, but today was a special day. He stood there with a blank stare, at least it looked that way. He stared up into the sky where anyone from the planet’s surface could see it. The huge mess of a so-called dreadnought being completed. Kular knew he should be proud, but he wasn't, he felt like something more life-changing was going to happen today. But he knew nothing could be better then leading one of the best governments in the Mid Rim.

Quanit, Kular’s long time friend and second only to him within the Empire walked into Kular’s office through the immensely large doors. He watched as his leader stood there gazing off into space not even noticing the door loudly close. Quanit sat down in front of Kular’s rounded desk awaiting Kular to turn around. Kular never turned around, focused on one thing until Quanit spoke up.

“Sir.”

Kular jumps out of his intense thoughts nearly tripping on himself simply replying “Yes?”

“Uh..."Quanit raises his eyebrows pondering if his friend is alright,"You've received a message...it’s from...a uh...”raising his eyebrows once again looking at the datapad reading,“Anonymous for Kular Celaeno.”

“What does it say?”Kular says as he slowly turns around in a smooth form heading straight for his desk chair.

“All it says is to meet him at the given coordinates and to...to come alone,"Quanit brings the datapad to his side adding on,"If you plan on going I would recommend taking stealth units along.”

“Don’t worry, I can handle myself”Kular slightly laughs,"you of all people should know this.”

“So you plan to go?”

“Yes of course, let's not ruin this anonymous’s day,”Kunar says as he stands up out of his seat,"after all today is a great day.

“It’s your funeral sir."Quanit turns the datapad off adding,"don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.”

“Don’t worry friend, I won’t be long”placing his hand on Quanit’s back as he adds on,"I will be back in time for the celebration.”

"See you soon...good luck sir.”

Outside Coachelle City, Coachelle Prime

Kular’s speeder comes to a steady halt outside a cave. A dark cave cut into a mountain outside the city. Kular walked inside the mouth calmly but wearily. Hands behind his back he walks down a dark tunnel thinking to himself when will it end. He finally came to a stop when he sees the back of a hooded figure. He was about 2 meters tall, maybe taller than himself. Without no sound, the figure turns around welcoming Kular.

“I see you followed my message”the figure stops to face Kular,”welcome.”

“Save the welcome, what is it you wanted to tell me?”Kular put his hands to his side,"and why here, why this place?”

“Because it’s private, away from the eyes of the public,"the figure pulls his hood back off his head revealing a pure-black helmet,"so secrets can be kept.”

“Who are you?"Kular’s nerves begin to start up,"what is it you want?”

“Relax I am not going to kill you,"revealing a lightsaber to his side he adds,"unless you force my hand.”

“Is that a threat?"Kular stares at the figure intensely,"since when do jedi threat people?”

“I am no Jedi, I am far more powerful than a mere, Jedi."he pauses to breathe,"I am Darth Xhinx, lord of the Void, have you ever heard of the Sith?”

“Some title you got there, how’d you get it?”

“That is not relevant, I am going to assume you’ve never heard of the Sith,"Xhinx says with a slightly frustrated tone.

Kular backs off replying,"Calm down there, Xhinx, I have heard of the Sith actually, aren't they like...evil?”

“The Jedi view us as evil, are we? That is your opinion.”

“What about my opinion, is this what you have called me for, a petty pole? No thanks", Kular begins to turn around.

“Stop! I have come here because of you."He shouts while bringing his hand up in case the Lepi keeps walking.

“What about me? To kill me because I am a the leader of a grand empire?"Kular stops moving away from Xhinx turning back to the man.

“I had sensed a great force aurora from this planet, and now that I've met you..."he pauses to look into Kular’s face,"I am certain it was you.”

“Are you saying I can use the force?"Kular becomes more relax and interested. “Yes I am, and I would like you to become Sith, an apprentice under me."Xhinx begins to pull his hood back on top of his head,"but you must throw away all that you are now,"he hesitates for a moment,"if you decline...I shall kill you.”

“Kill me!?”

“Yes I can kill you...you now know that I am Sith, my title and that the Sith are still at large."He walks forward towards the Lepi,"What shall it be? Power or death.”

Darth Xhinx pulls out his lightsaber and turns it on. It emits a bright red light illuminating the cavern walls and nearly blinding Kunar as he receives an answer.

Coachelle Spaceport, Coachelle Prime

“So we are not to tell anyone of our departing?"Kular curiously asks while looking at Xhinx.

“No, we are not, as I said you must throw away all that you are now.”

“I don’t understand, why must I throw everything away?”

“Because, past connections can lead to trouble."Xhinx stops in his tracks,"Us Sith, we are in hiding right now and we are not to reveal ourselves until the time is right.”

“So we are being cowards, we’re just going to leave without a trace?”

“We are not being cowards! We are only being smart!”Xhinx shouts in a frustrated tone,"We are to disappear from the planet, and no one will know of our fates.”

Kular and Xhinx continue to walk through the spaceport in silence. They were both were wearing hooded robes to mask their identities, they wanted no one to catch on, or get suspicious. As they arrive at Xhinx’s ship, Kular stares in awe at the magnificent ship. It was a small yet powerful ship with technology years ahead of Lepi’s. The two continue up the ramp of the ship stopping as Kular asks.

“So...uh...Master,"Kular says in a hesitant voice, still shocked from his masters outburst moments before.

“Yes apprentice?"Xhinx says as he suddenly comes to a halt halfway up his ship’s ramp.

“What is to come of my current name, wouldn't people catch on if I keep the same name?”

“Darth Xhinx is just a mere title for me, you are you change your name and be given a title, as all Sith do.”

“What will mine be?”

“That is for you to decide.”

“When do I choose it?”

Xhinx gives out a sigh,“When we arrive at our destination."He begins to walk up the ramp again.

Kular stops his master asking“Where are we going?”

“Have you ever heard of Dromund Kaas?”