Vengeance: A Sith's Story (Male Sith OC x Star Wars)

Chapter 15: Spheres of Influence

So, bit of a heads up, this is going to be a Maul and Dren chapter due to the lack of Malidictus in it, but I assure you, it won't be any less boring :)

ALSO, Riyo will be aged up to around 27 in my story, why? You'll see later in the book, and before anyone judges me, THERE IS WEIRDER STUFF ON WATTPAD THAT IS FAR MORE POPULAR THAN MY BOOK AT THIS CURRENT STATE. So thank you :)

Now, on with the Chapter!

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Dathomir:

Maul and Malidictus were watching the senate bicker through one of the spies that Malidictus had placed inside the senate to keep an eye on things. It was getting interesting due to the Trade Federation's blatant lie, as well as the fact that the Senator arguing against them, who was called Riyo Chuchi, had both presented a strong argument, and, had caught Maul's gaze. The Grand Emperor noticed his apprentice's gaze lingering on the Senator with a look in his eyes, similar to the one that Dren had in his eyes when he looked at Ahsoka. "Come now my apprentice, surely you haven't let the senator catch your interest?" the Grand Emperor smirked. Maul grunted. "Be calm my apprentice, her people are of no threat to our empire. Plus, it is not my place to tell you who you can and cannot have feelings for, I am no Jedi," The Sith Emperor added as Maul stood there, arms crossed and looking emotionless, although his eyes did somewhat light up when he saw the Senator.

The speech ended with the crowd cheering for her, before cutting off. "Seems the senator's speech moved some souls. I admire one who can speak in such emotion. But still, I sense something coming from this, both good and bad. It may present us with an opportunity," Malidictus noted calmly as Maul nodded, "Indeed my master. These times are dangerous, we need as many advantages as we can get," he said. "Spoken like a true warrior my apprentice, I see I am teaching you well," Malidictus responded before he saw a faint smile grace Maul's serious lips. "Honestly, your lessons are the guidance I needed when I felt my time had come short," Maul answered honestly. Malidictus nodded, "Send a stealth team to Pantora. I want eyes on the situation," Malidictus ordered one of the clone commandos as he stood straight, bowed a little and then walked off with a, "Yes my lord," as he did so. "Why do we interfere with the Republic so much?" Maul asked. "Because my apprentice, the Republic is getting weaker by the day, and when it eventually falls, another entity will rise, an entity that will bring much suffering. So, we must sway planet's and systems opinions of us into a more, positive light, should that terrible day come to pass," Malidictus added. "So, we are land grabbing essentially?" Maul asked. Malidictus shook his head, "No. That implies we are taking unnecessary risks and starting wars we do not need. What I am saying, is that when this entity rises, we need to be seen as the better of the two, so, we might as well start influencing planets and systems while we have the chance. Because when this entity rises, the systems that do join it will either be blindly loyal, or, they will have joined out of fear and seen us as the more evil, something that we cannot afford to appear as," he said, thinking back to the vision he had on Exegol of Sidious in a black robe with the armoured Cyborg next to him.

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A few hours later, Malidictus' comm went off, and of course, he was met by Padme.....and Ahsoka? "Padme, Ahsoka, what cause is there to call me about this time?" he asked. They both sighed, "I assume you heard about Pantora?" Padme asked. "Naturally. I have eyes everywhere," he responded. "The Chairman's daughters were kidnapped. Ahsoka and Senator Chuchi are currently on their way to deal with it, without the council's approval," Padme continued. "Padme was wondering if you could assist us? It would help prove your point about your compassion for your people," Ahsoka asked kindly. Malidictus thought about it and smiled, "You are in luck my dears. It seems our interests align again, for different reasons, but still, they align in some form. I will send my apprentice and Templar Warrior Dren to assist you. I would come and help myself but if the Republic notice me on Pantora, the situation could get more....difficult, shall we say," he admitted as both Padawan and Senator sighed a breath of relief and smiled, "Thank you Grand Emperor," they both said before disconnecting.