The Rebel Faction

"My Lord issues a command, your place is not to ask but to do."

Dravin turned his head to where the voice came from, and found that it was one of the Dark Lord's Sovereign Protectors who had voiced those words. He gave the Sovereign Protector a nod, as if in thanks, then turned back to the man who had spoke out against Lord Maim.

"I am the Lord Dravin Thane, formly known as the Lord Dyans Rann. I have served under the Dark Lord before my absence, subjugated worlds and carried out the tasks that he assigned. I, as well, heard my Lord's call and have come to insure his return. Though I have not shown my intent to be the same as your's, I assure you it is. But it's your choice to trust me, or not."

The Sith Lord's words came out cold as he remained completely calm. Dravin did not wish to fight with his fellow Sith, but he would defend himself if the situation came to it. His only purpose here was to help in the resurrection of his fallen Dark Lord, not to squabble and fight.

The High Priest of the Sith walked on, paying no mind to the ones behind him. If they followed, so be it. If they did not, they would be dealt with soon enough. He knew that the Sovereign Protector would follow. The rest, he didn't care either way about.

Suddenly a weapon floated before him. He could not help but chuckle then returned it to it's owner.

"I do not want or need your weapon. However, your loyalty will be accepted as payment for your crime of treason against the Sith. You will serve the Dark Lord without question and in so doing repay your debt to the Sith. You will all serve him without question, or you will die in this place.

I will not play games with any of you. Whatever ideas you have of power, they will be changed upon meeting the Dark Lord. Whatever ideas you have of me, are most certainly misleading you to believe that I am a person who is to be trifled with. That, for most, is a most grave mistake.

I am the keeper of the secrets of the Sith. I know more about our ways then you will every hope to. I know more about our magics and our mastery of the Force than most of you will ever care to. I know more about our history and our people than any person alive.

If any of you proceeds to assume that you are more powerful than I. If one of you believes that you can deal with me and take my place.. please feel free to try. I may be a Priest, but I am still Sith. I will get great pleasure from destroying you where you stand."

Returning to his walk, his movement was shadowed by not only the spirit of the Dark Lord of the Sith but by those of a few others who reigned long ago. Today was a day for all Sith to rejoice in.

The Dark Lord of the Sith was a title coveted by many. Thus it was impressive none had claimed it or attempted to disrupt these proceedings before their completion. Now, however, it was to late.

It was done.

The High Priest had done his duty, as had the Sovereign Protector. His new body was identical to his old, in his days of youth anyway. He was stronger, more so than ever before. His body was young and able and his spirit, that was at a height almost never before reached by any living thing. He had seen the other side of death and beaten it. Now, he would rule all.

Standing slowly from the alter, the Dark Lord of the Sith looked about his temple with the eyes of a mortal once more. He began to stretch his limbs and grow once more used to the weight they carried. He was able, and strong, and ready. Nothing would stop him now.

His mind was still wrapped around the galaxy like a blanket.

"So, the Ancient Empire rises once more. As do the Sith of old. I sense Recon Klain has returned, welcome him to Ziost with open arms. However, instruct him that, though it is his home, it is my Empire."

Turning now, he addressed Xilen. "You shall serve as my apprentice, my young friend."

With no other words he wrapped his princely robes around him, said a prayer in Sith, and departed the temple for his waiting ship.

Turning back, he called to them.

"Our time is at hand. We are the chosen who shall leave the galaxy in ruins!"