An incident on Malachor sends Darth Vader through time and on the path of redemption. Will he use this chance to bring true balance to the force, or will he bring a blanket of darkness over the galaxy? Read to find out.
"Are you ready, Lord Vader?" A medical droid asks. Vader is currently in a medical facility for his suit transfer. He nods at the droid. He is soon suspended in a bacta tank while various robotic arms remove his armor and prosthetics. Many hours, and a few close calls later, Vader emerges in his new suit.
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Vader stretches out and relaxes slightly. The agony fo his old suit and been filled to a simple ache he could ignore, and everything was much clearer. He exits the room to see Padme and his apprentice waiting, the latter meditating in his chair. An all too familiar astromech beeps at Vader's feet. "I suppose this is the droid?" Padme nods firmly. "Absolutely. He has served us well before, as you are aware. I hope he is up to your standards." Vader looks down at the blue and white droid and is overcome with fond memories. "Yes, he will do perfectly. Although, a new paint job might be in order." The astromech beeps quickly, suggesting different colors.
After R2 was painted in black and red (a look he very much enjoyed), the Sith duo prepare to board the Naboo ship that had been lent to them when they sense several presences behind them and turn around. They see Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, Padme and Anakin. Maul is genuinely confused by their arrival. "What are all of you doing here?" Padme steps forward with the group. "We are going with you." Vader shakes his head. "No." Qui-Gon decides to give his two credits. "With all due respect, I don't believe you have a choice in the matter. Me and my Padawan have been charged with teaching Anakin personally, and I strongly believe that experience is the best teacher." Padme presses on that point. "And no other planet has established a political connection with Dathomir, so I plan on being the first." Vader looks over the determined group and sighs. He misses being able to choke people who pulled things like this. "Get on the ship."
Something about Hyperspace soothed Vader, put him into a state of mind similar to meditation. It drove most people to madness. Lord Vader is not most people. This is why, when the ship reached a reasonable distance from the planet, where his companions went about the ship to participate in various activities, he simply sat in the bridge, and stared. Evidently no one thought to interrupt him, since when he snapped out of his trance, it was because they had come out of hyperspace and were approaching a familiar red planet.
Vader lands them outside the swamps where the Nightsisters live. Needless to say, the reception was less than welcome. No sooner had the group set foot on the planet and they find themselves surrounded by Zabraks. Vader steps forth from the group. "We mean no harm. We only wish to speak with Mother Talzin. We have something that belongs to her." Taking that as his cue, Maul steps forth, eliciting shocked whispers from those present. A Nightsister approaches them, green wisps fading from her hands. "Follow."
The group is escorted through the swamps before entering the red, wooded areas where the Nighsisters reside. Vader takes note of the odd cocoons suspended from the branches. Y They arrive at the Nightsisters residence, some of the Nightbrothers wandering around doing labour tasks. They enter a large building that seems to come froth from the rock face it rests against. Entering reveals a Nightsister in a more ornate robe than the others, hunched over something glowing. "I have been expecting you." Her voice echoes throughout Vader's very being, as if the force itself was telling him to listen. "We have much to discuss."
