Chapter One - The White Fang's Salvation

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At the White Fang hideout, members who escaped the battle of Haven Academy began to question the leadership of Adam Taurus after he abandoned the battle. 

White Fang Goon #1: I can't believe he turned his back on us. He just....

Suddenly, the doors to the throne room opened. Adam Taurus entered the throne room and glared at the White Fang members. 

Adam: Step away from my throne, we have work to do...

White Fang Goon #2: We? Everyone knows what you did. You abandoned your brothers at Haven!

Rage began to seep into Adam. He tightly gripped his sword and gritted his teeth. 

Adam: Step. Away. From my...

White Fang Goon #3: We're not taking orders from you anymore! We heard you folded the moment you got sass from the Belladonna girl. I guess she's got more control over you than you....

Without hesitation, Adam Taurus reached for his sword and began to slaughter all present in the throne room. He let his anger fury out as he struck them down one by one. When the slaughter was over, Adam was surrounded by the bodies of his former White Fang brethren. His thoughts soon fell on Blake. 

Adam: The Belladonna girl...Blake...

As Adam seethed in his rage, footsteps were heard. Adam turns around to see Darth Jadus standing before him. 

Adam: I remember you. You were in Vale with Cinder.

Darth Jadus: I am Darth Jadus, Dark Lord of the Sith. I have sought you out, Adam Taurus. 

Adam: You better have a good reason for coming here. After what you and your friends did, I should kill you where you stand. 

Darth Jadus: Despite what you may believe, what happened at Haven was not my doing. Unlike Cinder and her allies, I see potential in you and the White Fang. 

Adam was puzzled by Darth Jadus's words. It seemed as if the Sith Lord expressed support for the White Fang while Cinder and her allies abandoned them. 

Adam: What do you want?

Darth Jadus: I see potential in the White Fang. You proved yourself by inflicting fear and terror into the hearts of others. Now I chose you to see that my will is done. 

Adam: Why should I serve you? 

Darth Jadus: I sense your uncertainty. You wonder why I involve myself in this affair. Why I take interest in you and the White Fang. As it stands, the White Fang lack purpose and proper guidance. You will reduce this world to ash and build nothing in it's place. Many within your ranks want what children want: unlimited freedom without responsibility. If left unchecked, the potential the White Fang has will be wasted.

Adam grew more intrigued with Darth Jadus's words. He seemed to respect Adam as oppose to Cinder who looked down on him. However, Adam had his doubts. 

Adam: There is division among my ranks. That....defeat at Haven has left many to question my leadership. 

Darth Jadus: Then you must inspire fear from within your ranks. This display of brutality shall put them in line. Let them see what happens if they dare cross you. 

Adam looked around at the lifeless bodies of the White Fang members he killed. If others within the White Fang saw this, it would no doubt send a clear message to anyone who dared challenge him. However, there was still one thing on his mind. Darth Jadus was quick to zero in on it. 

Darth Jadus: I know you seek vengeance on Blake Belladonna. 

Adam: How did you...

Darth Jadus: I can see it in your mind. You feel as if you are under the control of her. Join me and you shall have your revenge. The White Fang will rise from it's ruin and your goals shall be realized. 

It soon became clear that Darth Jadus sought to recruit Adam and the White Fang to his cause. The Sith Lord was willing to invest time and resources into them. However, Adam was skeptical. 

Adam: What do you gain out of all of this?

Darth Jadus: I believe in the democratization of fear. Unlike most, I do not believe it should be hoarded to a specific group. All should know the gift of fear. Follow my will and not only will your goals be achieved, but all of Atlas shall be handed to you and the White Fang. You will be free to exact the bloody vengeance you crave. The Schnee Dust Company shall fall before you and the Schnee family shall die, wiped away from Remnant. 

In that moment, Adam Taurus saw an opportunity in the Sith Lord. In exchange for his loyalty and the loyalty of the White Fang, Darth Jadus would offer Adam the chance to exact revenge on Blake Belladonna as well as to see the goals of the White Fang come to fruition. 

Darth Jadus: I am your salvation. I am the salvation of the White Fang. 

Adam: Very well. The White Fang shall serve you. 

Darth Jadus: You have made the wise choice, Adam Taurus. In time, the old world shall burn and a new world will be raised from the ashes. Regroup and reclaim your rightful place as High Leader of the White Fang. For now, you will keep this alliance a secret. But know this, you serve me and I reward those who serve faithfully. 

With that, Adam Taurus had pledged himself and the White Fang to Darth Jadus. In both Adam Taurus and the White Fang, Darth Jadus had gained powerful assets for his terror network.

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