Gathering of the Crystal(s) (Kieves and I Only)

The Dark Lord had recently informed the new Acolyte, a Human boy through a Holo-Message to meet him in front of the Crystal Cave. It was roughly 3 days since the Acolyte had become an Acolyte, and due to his personality, the Emperor trusted he'd find his own way to the Caves. This one Acolyte seemed to rely on himself more then others, and Darth Jenzo Fawm respected that. The Acolyte afterall used to be a thief robbing others along the streetways, and in alleys within Hok. The boy had been raised with the Dark Side, due to some pain caused to him in his past. Pain which he hadn't mentioned to the Dark Lord, and the pain the Dark Lord would not question about. The Korriban Caves entrance was massive, and from the outside, pitch black. It had been used more frequently ever since a week ago, by fellow Acolytes. Terentateks were normally cleared, but, it was inevitable to destroy them all. The Cave was so deep, and everlasting that it would probably take months to totally excavate it. One terentatek was more then enough to kill a mere Acolyte... Fortunately, the Dark Lord would be escorting the boy. He waited patiently, expecting the Acolyte to arrive shortly.

Kieves had acquired the assistance from an elder at the academy to help him reach the planet. Aside from that Kieves was on his own. Kieves had no real directions nor did he know where he was. Kieves stood within the dense woods closeing his eyes lettin the force move through him. Kieves found the faint feeling of his lord Darth Jenzo Fawm could tell it was his for it was black and corrupted. Kieves then channled the force into his legs useing force body he quickly dashed trhough the woods. Pushing him to his limits going speeds he could hardly comprhend. Kieves continued running coming upon the cave after a few miles of running. Kieves could see Darth Jenzo at the foot of it. Slowing to a simple walk Kieves aproached darth Jenzo and knelt on one knee. "My lord" Kieves said. Kieves had saw Darth Jenzo as a man worth the honnor of at least this action. Kieves then stood waiting for his orders.

The Dark Lord had been waiting... But, the Acolyte had arrived in time, as expected. When he had emerged towards the Dark Lord's presence he respectfully bowed down. It showed further obedience... But, perhaps the Acolyte was interested in Darth Jenzo Fawm, it may not be an expression of true obedience, but, he could certainly tell it would become true obedience in the future... When further training has commenced. Standing tall he waited patiently for the Acolyte to address him. It wasn't through arrogance, but, through loyalty. Examining the boy's potential. My lord. the Acolyte said... "We are to enter the Crystal Cave... However, I should inform you that there will be a chance of Terentateks revealing themselves from the shadows of the Cave." Informed the Dark Lord. "...Are you afraid?" He asked patiently, awaiting a response.

Kieves stood tall removing his hood after he listened to Sith Emporer's words. Kieves was some what excited about collecting the crystals, though Kieves did not know what a Terentatek was it too gave him a feeling of extacsy. Kieves simply responded to his master with "No, I am not frieghtend. No matter how long the name of the beast is. " Kieves then followed behind the dark lord into the cave. Embracing the deep, almost thick darkness of the cave. Though he could no longer see Kieves somewhat could sense what was around him.

The Dark Lord had led him into the interior of the Cave... Almost immediately were Red Crystals spread throughout the first cove of the vast maze of tunnels, and more coves. There was nothing ferocious amongst them, and most likely wouldn't be in this part of the Cave. It was dark, but, the Crimson had a glow to it, it shone like a Laigrek's eye. It was more like being a dark room, with flashing red lights everywhere. Due to Darth Jenzo Fawm's jet black robing, only parts of his figure could, as if he was a ghost, nothing like a human... Simply greater, more unique. Perhaps that was another distinction of his aura. Nonetheless... The Dark Lord waited in the first cove, while the Acplyte wondered around in it. He wasn't really sure what color crystal the Acolyte was waiting for... So, he stood there, possibly expecting him to choose a red Crystal. Although common, it was very traditional... And the color truly expressed the overall Sith and their power from past to present. "What crystal, is it you seek?" Asked Darth Jenzo Fawm collectedly.

Kieves had been looking at the crystals not finding the one he wished for. Kieves had heard the dark masters query and turned looking in the direction of the voice. Speaking in a silent tone " All of these crystals amit powerful light, but I wish for one that takes the light away. " Kieves continued looking around walking deeper into the darkness " I wish for darkness, a black crystal. " Kieves said as he continued searching with carful glances. Kieves had wondered what a black crystal would look like in the darkness. He saw crystals of all shapes and sizes a few white a few orange, even a few mixes of pink and red. But no black. Kieves wondered how deep we would need to go before reaching something that emits darkness... True darkness. Kieves then continued down the winding tunnels. With the dark lord hopefully behind.

(OOC: Just to let you know... Orange, Pink, White are of the rarer color of Crystals. However, I'll ignore the fact that you saw all those colors within the 1st network of the cavern.)

It appeared that the Acolyte was not searching for your common, and traditional Red Crystal. Like the other Acolytes Darth Jenzo Fawm had watched over during their crystal containing proccess he wanted something more unique, one which would help him in the darkness, obviously a Balck Crystal. The Black Crystals would be harder to see, and they certainly wouldn't be in one of the first few coves. The Sith Emperor recalled another of his Acolytes, a closer one... A Miralukan named Via who searched for the Black Crystal, and managed to find it in the Caves of Dantooine. Searching for one in the caves of Korriban may require some exploration. And even one Terentatek was more then enough of a challenge for a single Acolyte. The Acolyte had gone ahead, not the smartest move... It was from haste, a desire to get a Black Crystal, he could easily be mislead and end up becoming food for the Terentateks if it weren't for Darth Jenzo Fawm being a few feet behind him. "Be wary... The Cave will get darker as we get deeper. I sense dark side energy, alot of it... Flowing through the other networks within this Cave." Reminded Darth Jenzo Fawm calmly. They walked deeper into the Caves, after a few turns... There it was, a dark abyss of a Cave, perhaps the darkness was from a few Black Crystals around this cove. However, they were not alone. Just ahead of them, Darth Jenzo Fawm sensed 3 Terentateks, a grown male and female along with their child. "Bear the element of Suprise carefully, Acolyte. A battle may not be neccessary in this abyssal cove." Informed Darth Jenzo Fawm patiently. After reminding him, he was sure the Acolyte would use his stealthy abilities he received from being a thief. The Terentateks were wondering around, taking small steps near eachother, they hadn't sensed anything. Darth Jenzo Fawm stayed in place, and allowed the shadows of the Cave to take him away, to make him a shadow while the Acolyte was to plan a careful way in retrieving a Black Crystal.

Kieves stood looking at the three, the darkness of the cave was incredible. But with the force he had a decent out line of the beasts. The smallest between its parents, it seemed to walk on all fours contrary to that of its parents. Kieves found that would be most alert of vibrations of movement through the ground. Kieves then tried entering a state of lowered force presence slowly. He was also supressing his breaths and heart beats. Relaxing his muscles watching their movements and studying them. The mother seemed to be the least steady of the adults. Possibly it had just recently given birth. Kieves would use this to hs advantage, though it seems possible that it would be more fierce and over protective of the child. Kieves was at a dilema, the only black crystals seemed to be by them. But he needed to get closer to obtain one, which beast was the least able to attack him right now was the only question the mother or the father? The child was between the two so that was not an option. Considering the mother seemed a bit unstable with heaviar steps of the two adults, Kieves would use her as the weaker and more targetable of them. Kieves then considered the area around. Looking at various stalagmites and stalagtites, Kieves then looked around picking the crystal to take. It was a decent sized one, bigger than many of the other, it also had seemed blacker than any other on there. Kieves began to allow his breathing and pulse to rise again slowly. Alright... Kieves though as he took a silent step twoards the best then erupting into a dash. His feet moveing quickly not useing the force but his own body. Each step didn\'t seem to make a sound at all Kieves approached his target the female beast blocking the male beast from moveing to him.The jewl was on the other side of the beasts Kieves had to makes his way around them without being noticed. Kieves used the force to jump to the right twoards a near by stalagmite grabbing its peak with his hand and kicking off of it with force leap to reach a stalagtite above him. Holding on to it with his arms almost hugging it he could feel the slick water trickling down, customary for most stalagtites. Looking down at the beasts he noticed they had not attention of him. Kieves then jumped down useing the force to cussion his landing makeing no sound at all. Kieves was no standing infront of his prize. Reaching down and grabbing it he smiled. Though that action could not be seen by his master for there were now three beasts blocking the view. Kieves looked back twoards where he once was and where the beasts were now. He had to return to the other side, to do this Kieves ran twoards the beasts. Jumping into the air turning his body paralel with the ground becoming as close as he could with the cieling of the cave. Jumping clear of the beast, but that was the easy part. Now Kieves had to land safely without a sound. Twisting his body it seemed he was about to land on his head outstretching his arms to the ground Kieves let the force move into them cussioning his fall in a combo of force push and force body. This resulted in no sound as his hands hit the ground. Kieves then let his arms colaps throwing him into a roll many acrobats perform after a large jump. Kieves stood silently glanceing at the beasts, They showed no sign of suspicion. Then looking to his master, as he pulled the crystal from his sleave showing it to the dark lord waiting for his orders.

(OOC: Oh wow... I had thought I posted here. Strange... I know I wrote something in response. It must've been misplaced or something. However, I apologize for the wait.)

The Dark Lord had expected this display of stealth. It was obvious this Acolyte would one day become a Sith Assassin. Lurking in the shadows, using fine acrobatics, remaining quiet and obedient. The Dark Lord was satisfied. However, instead of being where he used to be, it was ironic because when the Acolyte landed the Dark Lord had appeared from the darkness behind him. "Lets continue." Ordered Darth Jenzo Fawm, not expressing any feelings of satisfaction. The Dark Lord began walking outside of the Cave, the Acolyte was bound to follow... Unless he'd like to be devoured by Terentateks. Eventually they made it outside. From there, the Dark Lord spoke. "Return to the Temple tommorrow, and we shall begin the construction of your Lightsaber." With that said, Darth Jenzo Fawm started walking away, leaving the Acolyte to find his own way back, or follow him. He was walking away, but slowly however, giving the Acolyte a chance to response.

Kieves watched his master walk away, the man seemed like he wished for Kieves to wait for him to speak. Kieves only uttered "Very well" to the master. Only to then walk away in a diffrent direction to anticipate the following day. Kieves then found a nice little area within the dense forest to sit and reflect on what had happend during the day. Gazeing upon his crystal he sat waiting for the following day.

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