The Chieftain (Star Wars)

Chapter 7: Consus

Armies of clone troopers and droids clashed with one another around Rasanna and her former Master Antriela. The two of them fought side by side, cutting down droids left and right. In the distance, Count Dooku stood with his blood red lightsaber in his hand. Rasanna's eyes glanced over towards Dooku. She clenched her fists. She couldn't help but hear whispers in her head that seemingly grew over time. Rasanna fueled by her anger, rushed towards Dooku.

"Rasanna no!" Master Antriela shouted. 

It was too late. Rasanna was already running through the battlefield towards Dooku, slicing down every droid that was in her way. Her eyes remained fixed on Dooku. An amusing grin appeared on Dooku's face. As soon as Rasanna approached Dooku, their lightsabers clashed with one another.

"I can sense your anger, young one." He taunted.

"I don't know what you're talking about!" Rasanna retorted.

She pulled her lightsaber away before moving to strike. Dooku effortlessly raised his lightsaber, blocking her attack. Their lightsabers collided with one another.

"Don't try to lie. You're strong with the Force, but you'll become even more powerful through the dark side." Dooku mentioned. "You can become my apprentice and together we can rule the galaxy."

Rasanna heard faint whispers echoing in her mind. She winced as they got louder. She tried shaking them off as she glared at Dooku. Her left hand tightly clenched around her lightsaber.

"If I'm so strong in the Force like you mentioned, then why don't I just kill you off right now." Rasanna protested.

"That's not very Jedi of you, child." He scolded in a taunting manner. 

"I'm not a child!" Rasanna snapped.

"Listen to me. I can feel your frustrations, your anger, use it. Let it course through your veins." Dooku advised. "Unleash your power."

Rasanna hesitated, contemplating his words. Could she trust him? She lowered her lightsaber before walking towards him. Dooku extended out his left hand as a wicked grin grew on his face. Fortunately, Master Antriela arrived just in time. She saw Rasanna walking towards Dooku and immediately, she pushed Rasanna behind her.  

"Don't listen to him, Rasanna." Master Antriela warned.

Dooku narrowed his eyes. "Ah, if it isn't Antriela."

"Dooku, it's been a while." Master Antriela said.

"I was wondering when I'd face you." Dooku commented.

"So eager to meet your demise?" Master Antriela retorted.

"I was about to say that to you, Antriela." Dooku shot back.

Master Antriela and Dooku circled one another like a pair of vornskr, waiting for the right moment to pounce on their prey. Meanwhile Rasanna watched unsure whether to intervene. Dooku finally struck, lunging towards Master Antriela. She quickly blocked his attack before using the Force, pushing him back. Dooku placed his lightsaber on the ground, piercing the sand and holding on for dear life. Master Antriela managed to shove Dooku back a couple feet, but he remained standing. An amused look appeared on Dooku's face as he straightened out his tunic.

"I see you've changed your form." Dooku pointed out.

"My form isn't the only thing that's changed." Antriela rebuked.

Rasanna then intervened to help Master Antriela. Together they lunged towards Dooku, he gracefully blocked all their attacks. As they fought on Rasanna's anger and passion increased. She allowed her emotions to course through her veins as she struck. Rasanna spun her lightsaber, striking Dooku's right side, piercing through his tunic. Dooku immediately stumbled back, placing a hand on his wound before he limped back.