Darkened Crystal: The Dark Union of Sumor and Dara (Closed)

[Sumor Rayial]

**The Resilience glided through the black of deep space on course for Vortex. Sumor sat in the pilots chair staring out into the vastness of space, his mind drifting in a million different directions. His fiance Dara Shadowtide was asleep in the co-pilots chair beside him. After the <a href=http://pub59.ezboard.com/fthesempirefrm2.showMessage?topicID=36.topic>descovery</a> of the broken glass goblets that they had bought for their wedding, they had decided to make the trip to Vortex to find another set.

Both were dressed rather in a rather unorthedox way, at least for Sith. They each were garbed in the traditional brown robes of the Jedi, and Sumor had even adorned the jedi braid in his hair.

Vortex was not a particularily open planet to the rest of the galaxy, and if they hoped to be allowed to land on the planet, they agreed that they would have a better chance disguised as Jedi than to play a regular citizen.

Looking at the chrono display, Sumor checked the time until they would arrive at Vortex. Finding that it would still be a couple of hours, his gaze returned to the white streaked sky. His thoughts scattered on many ideas or subjects, the most promonant the upcoming wedding.**

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara awakened to find a man dressed in brown robes with a long jedi braid draping down his chest sitting in the pilot's chair. She instinctively reached for her sith blade, and as she swings it toward him she stops mid-slice in surprise as Sumor turned and smiled at her ::

Sumor: "I take it you rested well, my dear?"

Dara: "Oh goodness, sorry about that. I didn't recognize you there for a moment. That color brown.. it's just so.. goody goody."

:: She spits out that last word as they both share a laugh over how they are dressed. Dara looks down at her own light brown robes as she puts her sith blade back in its sheath, and knows this is a necessary disguise to obtain the special crystal toasting goblets for their upcoming wedding.

They come upon orbit of Vortex and Sumor transmits the landing codes they had acquired from the shopkeeper. All goes according to schedule and the ship touches down on the planet's surface. Dara gives instructions to her onboard droid crew and then straps various weapons on her body since she can't carry them out in the open.

As she finishes placing the last dagger in a strap high up on her thigh, she looks over to see Sumor smiling at her and she smiles back with a wink.

Dara: "Ok, so do we have everything? I thought I saw on the locator that we were fairly close to the crystal shop that the shopkeeper had mentioned."

[Sumor Rayial]

**They walked through the streets together, their brown robes flowing around them. Even though Jedi and the New Republic were welcome on Vortex, Sumor and Dara still drew suspicious and curious glances due to their different dress.

Finally after 20 minutes or so the pair came apon the shop they were looking for. Stepping inside Sumor looked around. The shop was filled with various crystal objects.

Slowly he walked down one of the aisles, his hand running over the smooth surface. A smile crept onto his face, but it wasn't due to the beauty of the crystal, but the mental image of shards of that crystal strewn over the floor with the crimson of blood dripping off them.

Sumor was suddenly ripped from his thoughts by a shrill voice.**

"Can I help you?"

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara and Sumor turned their attention from the crystal wares to the proprietor of the shop, a Vors. Dara had never seen one of the species before but had heard about the hollow-boned creatures from her smuggling travels with her father.

The thin and pale humanoid figure standing before her had long lacy wings on his back and his face was completely void of any emotion. Dara pushed the hood of her brown robe back to reveal her long brunette tresses bound back neatly in a ponytail.

She met the shopkeepers eyes demurely and spoke in almost a whisper. She was careful to push any thoughts of ripping the creature limb from limb to the back of her mind for now as she focused on acquiring the goblets ::

"Good day, kind sir. My fiance and I have travelled far to your wonderous planet so that we might humbly acquire a special pair of goblets to use in our wedding reception. Many of our Jedi friends have spoken so highly of your craftsmanship in particular, and we were hoping you could assist us in finding just the proper goblets to toast in the celebration of what will be a life of tranquility for my fiance and myself."

:: She looked over at Sumor and smiled, truly feeling sick to her stomach at speaking such Jedi rubbish. She would have to kill something soon before the Jedi self control drove her mad ::

[Sumor Rayial]

**Sumor looked into Dara's eyes, his quickly flashed black and then back to their normal dark brown without the Vor noticing. I know..., he spoke through the force as he felt her disdain for the way she was acting. He felt the same feelings. If he had been meant to act like a Jedi he would have been a Jedi.

They slowly followed the winged creature around the shop as he pointed out various goblet pairs. So far none of them had caught either his or Dara's attention for the most part. That was until the shop keeper pulled a wooden box down from the shelf.

As he opened the box Sumor's eyes widened and his smile grew. The goblets where perfect.**

"These goblets are some of the oldest on the planet, I only show them to very special customers, and I can think of none other than a pair of estemed Jedi."

**Sumor looked at Dara, he could tell by the look in her eyes that she felt the same about the goblets. Sumor bowed his head to the shop keeper.**

You honor us by offering them to us. They are perfect, we'll take them.

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara stepped close to Sumor and squeezed his arm lightly, so pleased at the purchase of the special goblets for their wedding. As Sumor moved to the payment booth, Dara walked around the shop admiring various unusual crystal pieces but a bright reflection of light caught her attention from outside in the distance.

She moved to a nearby shop window and looked outside. A tall ornately carved building stood shimmering in the twin sunlight of the planet. One could almost see right through the glassy structure. Dara leaned close to a nearby shop patron and quietly asked what that building was ::

Shop patron: "Why that is the famous Cathedral of Winds where the annual concert of winds is held. Many weddings are held there in its crystalline beauty."

:: Dara smiled and nodded in thanks to the patron and then walked over to where Sumor was just finishing the payment of credits ::

Dara: "You've just got to see this."

Sumor: "See what?"

:: She takes him by the hand over to the window and points outside ::

Dara:: "<a href=http://www.sseverything.f2s.com/Wedding/Cath1.jpg>That</a>."

[Sumor Rayial]

**Sumor had to fight to keep the wicked smile off his face. His first thought was of how many thermal detonators he would need to level the entire structure. Shaking his head slightly he returned to his Jedi persona.**

It's beautiful. I don't think that I have ever seen anything like it. Come let's take a closer look.

**Once again thanking the store propriater Sumor and Dara left and headed towards the massive cathedral. As they walked he spoke through the force.**

I am glad that we found those goblets. Both because the wedding would not be the same without them, but also because soon we can shed these ridiculous wardrobes. I don't know how much longer I can stand to wear this robe, or this bloody braid in my hair.

**She nodded in agreement as they came to the grounds of the cathedral, and even in the darkness of the force Sumor had to admit it was an impressive structure the Vors had constructed for themselves.**

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara stood at the base of the massive structure with Sumor and looked up at the large openings in the crystalline building where the winds travelled through lightly. A hollow and haunting melody lingered in the air as the two Sith slowly stepped inside.

As they looked around they saw the interior decor was also in crystal with inlaid gemstones along the arms of the pews. A long crimson rug led the way to the altar which had a high ceiling and a single stain glass window adorning the back wall.

This place was cold and eerie and gave Dara the familiar comfort of the Dark Side. Their footsteps echoed in the main hall as the two walked down the aisle together and stopped at the base of the steps to the altar. Dara turned with a smile to face Sumor ::

"Are you thinking what I am thinking?"

[Sumor Rayial]

If you are thinking what I am then I believe we are thinking the same thing.

**He knew that they were, the connection they shared via the force told him that much.**

Well if we are going to do it we need at least two others. Perhaps we should send out a message to our friends inviting them to join us in say 2 days?

"That sounds like an excellent idea. It will also give us time to find some help in setting it up. I am not sure how these Vors do things of this nature."

Either am I. Come on, lets go back to the ship and send out the message, then we can go look for some help.

**He took on last look at the alter in front of them and then smiled at her. The walked out of the cathedral and back to the ship.

Once inside Sumor quickly shed his brown robe and changed into his normal black fatigues.**

Ah much better.

**He said as he sat down at the comm terminal.**

Now lets see here.

**He began to select people they both agreed should be there from the TSE directory and then began to write the message. After he was finished he added a picture of the cathedral so that their friends would know where to join them, not that the cathedral was easy to miss.**
<img src=http://www.sseverything.f2s.com/Wedding/message.jpg>
<img src=http://www.sseverything.f2s.com/Wedding/Cath1.jpg>

There. Message sent. Now any ideas where to start looking for help with this?

[Rama Sha]

:: The Azarel's Fire rips threw the silence of space. The Ship had once been the royal transport of the Royal family of Ord Mantell. Rama had recently taken back the Key to Azarel's Fire from his brother Trace, after he lost his mind after holding the saber Disorder. Rama looked at the Key.....not only did the person who wore this control this shi, but also all or Ord Mantell. ::


Azarel......Set the exterior colors to Diplomatic, I really don't want to come under attack out here.


"Of Course Sir"

:: The long strips of Chrome on the outside of the ship dances with electricty then seems to morph from silver to Maroon. Rama looks down at the transmisson he had recived not 2 hours earlier. He knew what he was going too, but not why it is so secert. The Azarel's Fire realigns itself and then jumps into hyperspace. ::

[Rain13]

*Rain sat in the copilot's chair of the small craft that belonged to her sister known as the Makura. She leaned back in her chair, watching Ame pilot, something that Rain had never any real want to do. She chuckled at the thought at how Ame had become more of a chauffeur than the trusted family member she used to be. But since there was no complaint from Ame, Rain figured that she didn't really mind. Ame smiled and nodded before turning to her sister.*

"We should be there in a few hours. You sure you don't want me to come with you?"

*Rain gave her a sour look*

"I'm sure. Besides, this doesn't really involve you anyway."

*Ame frowned and then shrugged her shoulders before leaning back in her chair and putting her feet up. Rain rolled her eyes slightly before re-reading the message she had received. Her eyes focused on the line "a surprise awaits" and chuckled, remembering all the past "surprises" that Sumor and Dara had given her.*

"I just hope they don't have snow on that planet."

*Ame looked at her oddly and then went back to trying to sleep, Rain only laughed.*

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara smiled at Sumor ::

Dara: "I think my droid crew can provide some assistance on that matter. Just one moment."

:: Dara then took out the special comlink to her droids and relayed the tasks of finding out the information the two Sith required in order to proceed with their plan. While transmitting the series of items for the droids to check on, the droids informed her that there were two familiar recent arrivals on the planet Vortex... Rama Sha and Rain13. A smile came to her face ::

Dara: "We have a couple of guests who have decided to join us."

Sumor: "Oh? Which ones?"

Dara: "Rama and Rain."

:: Sumor grinned ::

Sumor: "Excellent. Now, while your droids are retrieving the information for us, how about taking a look around. Don't you need something special to wear?"

:: Dara smiled and blushed slightly ::

Dara: "Don't even ask how or why it's on board the ship, but it is."

:: He looked at her quite puzzled and then just shook his head with a chuckle ::

Sumor: "You do like to be prepared, don't you?"

Dara: "Yes, you're quite right about that. We do have just a few things to take care of though. Care to find a shop or two with me?"

[Sumor Rayial]

Sure.

**The Sith couple reluctantly doned their Jedi disguises again and left the ship after making sure that the droids would alert them in the event of any new arrivals or if they had located the information that Dara had requested of them.

Soon they were again walking the streets of the Vors city looking in this shop and that, all the while getting the same looks of curiousity from the Vors citizens. After about the 5th or 6th shop Sumor started to wonder what it was that Dara was looking for.**

What is it that we are searching for exactly?

[Jedah Lynch]

A silent predator flew through the endless passage ways of space, the craft cloaked in darkness, its own cloaking system prevented any watchers from detecting him. Below him another larger craft larger than the Raven passed less than 20 metres. Very little did the Sith journey for something other than his own reasons, yet this was different.

Now silently, with neither an emotion of joy or hate the Sith sat silently in his craft as it passed near a large nova. Soon enough he would arrive.

[Dalethria Mal Pannis]

Both Dalethria and Jedah had received a message from Lord Rayial and her blood sister, Dara. Considering they were headed in the same direction and destination, both agreed to accompaying one another on this flight. Strength in numbers for one and it was just nice for the company. Nothing was exchanged at all between them during their flight. It was just pleasant in the knowledge their was another.

Settling back in her pilot's chair, Dalethria let the autopilot take over in flying The Koriolos so she could gaze out into the nothingness and beauty that space offered, letting her mind wander about what the near future held.

[SAURRON]

Saurron and Sari had received the transmission from Dara, and Summor on board the ESD Sanguine, a ship Summor had graced Saurron with in the name of destruction of the Jedi. However it would not be this ship that he traveled to Vortex. He opted to travel in the much smaller heavy interdictor cruiser the Despondent. With its cloaking capability it would serve him and his Dark Rose better in this system than the behemoth ship Sanguine.

Coming out of light speed the Despondent flashed into the sector just outside Vortex and made routine security scanner sweeps of the area. New Republic forces would love to take out Sari and Saurron for their crimes against the Jedi and New Republic worlds.

The heavy cruiser shimmered, blurred then disappeared from site as a lone shuttle dropped from its main hanger bay and proceeded to the planets surface of Vortex to meet with Dara and Sumor as per the communication they received. The Despondent moved it's location once again...common practice.


This was a planet of light and beauty. Sari, and Saurron would surely need their enviro suits for this. The newly designed suits were self repairable. A must after his meeting with the innovative mercenary Sanis Prent. The suits incorporated nanite technology that would reconstruct a breach in the suit shortly, maintaining coverage from the destructive sun rays.

Turning to his Dark Rose his gloss black helm reflecting off of hers...

Once the cursed star falls we will be a little more comfortable I'm sure.

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara looked to Sumor and smiled ::

Dara: "We are looking for gifts for our special guests. It's a tradition, you know. Oh look there. I think we may have found just the perfect thing."

:: She pauses outside one of the shops and points to a <a href=http://www.business-with-turkey.com/crystals/c-pics/o03c.jpg>Vortex Crystal Pendant</a> in the window. Before she can speak a word, Sumor takes her by the hand inside the shop and they make the necessary purchases ::

Sumor: "Shall we head back to the ship? I know we have some last minute things to take care of before.. you know."

Dara: "Sounds like a great idea. I'm sure my droids have come up with something while we have been here shopping. Let's go."

:: The two Sith disguised as Jedi head back to the Resilience and as soon as they are up the ramp and inside the ship, Dara pulls off the brown robe with a sigh of relief ::

Dara: "Oh how I am so glad to be rid of that horrid attire! Brown, it is such a bad color on me."

:: She wrinkles her nose in disgust as Sumor chuckles in the background ::

Dara: "Hey, it looks like two more guests are en route. Jedah and Dale."

Sumor: "That's great news. Hey, did your droids find out how we are to proceed with our plan?"

:: Dara gives a coy smile ::

Sumor: "Um, I take that as a 'yes', then?"

:: She laughed lightly and took the data pad from one of her droids and walked across the room to share the information they had retrieved with him ::

[Sumor Rayial]

**Sumor looked at the data pad. The information on the pad had the name of a pair of droids that specialized in the Vortex wedding ceremonies.**

So how do we get in touch with this pair?

**A beeping on the comm pannel interupted their conversation. Taking a look at it Sumor smiled evily.**

Seems Saurron and Sari have joined us.

**He turned to see her sharing her evil smile. That brought one question to his mind.**

We have to do the ceremony as Jedi don't we?

"Yes"

**Sumor frowned and started mumbling something under his breath.**

"I know, I feel the same way."

Oh well nothing we can do about it right. So back to the main question. How do we and how long will it take to get in contact with those droids?

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Just then R2-Q2 rolled over and delivered a set of datapads, his usual chirps and beeps mixed with a different frequency of some sort. Dara begins to look over the data and a smile forms on her lips slowly ::

Dara: "Sums, you're not going to believe this... but remember when I asked you to take a look at R2 since he had rewired his own memory wipes three times? Well, it seems like his little trick is going to pay off now in another way.. a way which benefits us greatly. Take a look at this."

:: Sumor walks over, studies the datapad and also begins to smile ::

Sumor: "Well I'll be damned. He's done some fine work here. Looks like the cathedral is reserved and everything is set for the day. Shall we transmit the location and time to our incoming guests then?"

Dara: "Yes. It couldn't be soon enough for me. Let's get the final things in order then. The special day is almost upon us."

[Sumor Rayial]

Sounds like an excellent idea to me.

**Sumor gave the little droid instructions to obtain comformation of their reservations at the cathedral and that the droid doing the ceremony would also be there.

As R2-Q2 rolled away Sumor sat down at the comm station and started to compose a message to their guests.

Our friends and comrades, we have watched as you have joined us on or above Vortex. We would now ask that you join us at the cathedral today, and for the convinience of our Vampyre comrades we have chosen one hour after sunset as the time, approximately 2100 hours.

We look forward to seeing you all.

Sumor and Dara.

Pushing a couple more buttons Sumor sent the message to their guests who were either on the surface or orbiting above.**

Message send my dear. Now I believe we are just about ready. Now only time stands before us and our future together.

[Rama Sha]

:: The Azarel's Fire exits hyperspace and dives towards the planets surface. ::

"ETA 20 mins"

Excellent.....inform them we are coming and tell them to clear me off a landing pad.


"Yes Sir"

[Lady Dia]

:: Dia looked up from her preparations as the computer's pleasant yet mechanic voice informed her that they were nearing their destination. ::

"Inform them I'm on my way and inform me when we arrive," she responded to the voice-commanded system before returing to her preparations.

[Darth Varlon]

From the bowels of hyperspace, the Dark Brood ripped back into realspace, leaving a slight tendriled wake behind it for a fraction of a second as it slowed to standard sublight speeds. Instead of the usual unmarked and unidentified combat gunboat, the modified Lambda shuttle had its persona geared towards a Jedi's diplomat shuttle.

Little reworking was actually done before he had set out for Vortex to arrive for the wedding of Sumor Rayial and Dara Shadowtide. But his looks had been a near total revision. He now had twin braids running the length of his back and were died a striking shade of blond. His eyes, which were normally a deep and rich hazel, were now cobalt blue from special contacts.

A short trade of communications ensued as the planet's traffic controllers handled his entry and landing procedures and coordinates. Off to port was Rama's ship, not too far ahead of the Dark Brood, catalogued as the Freedom Star for this event. With a slight shudder, the shuttle entred the atmosphere, on its course towards the Cathedral of Winds.

[Oni Nuime]

Oni sat in the copilot's chair on the Darkbrood a slight smile on her face. It was made of a combination of happiness and the fact that she wanted to laugh at how ridiculous she thought Varlon looked and could hardly keep herself from calling him "Heidi" from the moment she had seen his changes. He had insisted that she alter her looks as well, but the most he got out of her was that she had parted her bangs and let them frame her face instead of how they normally were, and she hadn't added the spiral markings to her normal makeup. She wore a simple blue skirt and long sleeved white shirt as well as what was becoming her usual pair of sunglasses.
She felt very honored though, considering she had only met Lordess Shadowtide a short time ago and was being allowed to attend this event. Though, she figured it was partially Varlon's doing that she was coming along. For he had wanted her to go and so, she went.

[Vega Van Derveld]

The VSD El Zelgadis dropped out of hyperspace at the set co-ordinates, bursting through to join an armada of others which had made it a little sooner. All appearing on the radar as Empire ships, it was easily assumed that others had received the encrypted transmittion from Dara.

Follow the others, keep a little behind them said the Knight, peering at the viewscreen which showed a fleet of ships all heading down towards the same destination.


"Aye, sir. We should arrive at the planets surface within 20 to 40 minutes."

[Jedah Lynch]

Entering into the atmosphere the cloaking system is turned off, until at last the ship enters into the fading suns rays. Having fed in the location of the cathedral Jedah cross linked the cordinates into the ships computers auot pilot as he programs in a second list of co ordinates that will take the craft close enough to the building.

The Sith walks to the back of the ship were the hover bikes are located, nodding to his other passanger in the ship,Kendrick Lynch. While his son readies the bikes Jedah messages Dalethria with an encoded message informing her of the Sith traveling the last distance on two bikes as the ship stays away from the cathedral.

A door opens as the ship lands close to the ground and the two Sith riding the two bikes roar through the air as the engines race to life. Veering between anything in their path the two are soon at the cathedral.

[Lady Callista]

Callista hopped up from her chair at the distinct sound of a message being received at her comm. station. Wondering just who it could be from, she silently tapped a couple buttons for it to be displayed and waited patiently. Pursing her lips, she read over the encrypted message a couple times before shutting the whole system down and dashing out of her quarters, heading to her ship, Desdemona.

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As the Desdemona streaked through hyperspace, Callista sat lazily in the pilot seat, her booted feet gingerly propped up on the dash. She reached her arms back behind her head and leaned them up against the headrest, thinking to herself.

"Sure hope I'm not late..."

Not sure what the letter meant from Dara and Sums, she ran the words over and over in her head, trying to figure out some sort of hidden message. Mumbling something to herself, she dropped her feet to the floor and sat forward, glancing at the chrono as the display squaked its final 30 seconds of hyperspace. Rubbing her hands together anxiously, she waited a moment, then pulled the ship away from the running stars. She smiled as she saw the large sphere resting in space before her.

"Ah, Vortex."

Drawing Desdemona in closer, she looked somewhat surprised as yet another transmission came in from the couple.

"Interesting...Just what are they planning?"

Giving herself a quick overlook, she made sure for the dozenth time that she appeared as a commoner, something she had been good at doing her whole life. Pushing her ship through the atmosphere, she pointed herself to the closest landpad to the Cathedral...

[Darth Phantom]

:: Having landed on Vortex's surface about an hour ago, he cloaked himself completely from the minds of all. He smiles at the thought of his good two friends marrying one another.
He continues to look around the town when he's stopped suddenly by Raz pulling on his arm slightly, he turns around and sees her looking at the Cathedral where the two are to be married. He looks over the Cathedral and tilts his head to the side, kinda jedi-ish he thinks to himself, but he was so happy for the two he didn't think much of it.

He turns back to Raz and smiles, he himself couldn't be more happy for he had found his one true love, He kisses her softly and the two begin walking towards Summs ship ::

[Athena Lady Darknss]

:: Athena was working on her ship the "Hells Guardian" when she received a message from her master and Dara's love. Athena jumps off the ship and walks inside the hull. After reading the message Athena jumps into the pilots seat and readies for take off. Once in space she sets the nava to the destination needed and makeing the first of many jumps needed to get there on time. Hitting just a few more keys on the control board to alarm her when she reaches Vortex. Standing Athena walks into the back of the ship, and changes."


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:: After 4 standard hours the alarms sound as she reaches Vortex. Athena walks from the back of her ship remembering the last time she was here. Dressed in a Royal Blue low V-cut dress and gems. A departing gift from friends long ago. Athena takes her seat and sends in her normal clearence codes. Then readies to land her ship. ::

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:: 20 mins have past and "Hell Guardian" is finally landed. Stepping from her seat at the controls, Athena walks to the ramp and heads out. Walking down the many streets of Vortex. The common people of this planet look at her. Walking like she knows where she is going and dressed as if Royalty, not a soul stops her. really lost except for the feeling of her master, Athena walks towards the Cathedral.


Athena walks past a cute little shop and stops to look in. while looking at a holoprojection of the Vortex news she sees the time and sees she is thankfully early. Trying to kill time she looks around at different items. Then she sees it, or them really. grabbing the only two remaing objects she runs to the front of the shop to buy them. Not knowing what she will do with them, but knowing they will come in handy someday. Athena leaves the shop and heads once more on her way. ::

[BI0HAZZARD]

(Man of all times!)

*Bi0 was in a serious problem. He waas given a message from his Master's fian'ce Lord Sumor that there was a wedding on Vortex. The problem was he didn't have a ship!*

(This takes the cake! My Master's wedding and I'm stuck here in SE! What will I...)

*Bi0 thought a moment*

(Bingo!)

*Bi0 reached for his datapad and started typing in numbers*

(This will be one of my secret secret's never to tell!)

"Hello is this Planet Hopper's? Yeah, I'd liked to be picked up post-paste! Excuse me? That's none of your concern pal! Just get your fastest ship here double-time! Good. The cost is of no concern...by the way, how long will it take to get to Planet Vortex? An hour and 1/2 huh? Okay thank you goodbye".

*Bi0 turned off his datapad and ran toward the docks. His "pal" said he'd be there in 10 minutes*

(Sorry to admit to myself but the mind trick will have to be played here due to be having no money. And I don't think I can ask the SE eiether)

10 MINUTES LATER...

*A two seated starfighter arrives*

[Greetings pal your going to Vortex?]

"Yes. [motions hand] Take me there free of charge".

[Sure thing pal!}

"Most definitly best kepy secret"

*Bi0 hops in a the pilot speed off toward Planet Vortex*

"Hour and a 1/2. I'll make it...I hope. Better send a message back that I'm coming".

*Bi0 turns his datapad back on and types his return message to Sumor. Bi0 then sit's back and relaxes*





(If he can get here in 10 minutesx

[Rain13]

*Rain closed the case that held the set of temporary tattoo pens and took a last glance in the mirror before turning to face her sister.*

"Well? What do you think?"

*Ame held a broad smile that answered her question. Rain took another glance in the mirror at the girl who stared back at her through golden eyes. The disguise was going to work perfectly. She knew that there was once a Zabrak on the old Jedi Council so she wouldn't have a problem actually looking like her race for once and also trying to pull off the Jedi routine. Her hair was dyed a deep brown and pulled back into 3 different places, allowing the parts in her hair to show her horns, and with the contacts, fake tattoos and slight tan she had achieved from a bunch of makeup it looked like she could go to her home world and wouldn't have to worry about sticking out like a sore thumb like she used to. She smiled again and turned back to Ame who had finally decided to talk.*

"I think you better watch your back or else your fellow Sith aren't going to recognize you in that getup. And that you better hurry or you’re going to be late."

*Rain smiled and waved to her sister as she quickly grabbed her pack and ran out from the Makura and headed for the chapel*

[Lord Sabre]

Sabre paced restlessly. Then he looked down at the message again and swore. How could he get there, he didn't have a ship. He reached down and opened a comm to the hangers.
"Sabre here, i need to borrow a ship, i need to go on a journey, how much will this cost me?"
The reply that came back was rather suprised
"Errr my lord Sabre, the records show you have a ship, and that it is bearthed in the city below, it says in the records that it is being payed for by TDG, what ever that is. I can have them bring it here if you wish?"
Sabre himself was the one suprised now, who was TDG and what had it got to do with him, why were they paying for his ship to be stored, a ship he didn't even know he had. All theses questions crowded Sabre's head but he would deal with them laterm right now he had a wedding to attend
"Yes, bring it up and prep it for launch, oh and i'll need a pilot, i don't know how to fly one..."
"Says here there is a pilot with it, and 3 TDG stormtroopers for escort...i'll have it preped in 5 minutes for you"
With that the comm cancelled and Sabre headed for the hanger bays. 10 minutes later he was on route for the wedding

[Athena Lady Darknss]

:: smiles at the thought of the gifts she has found for her master and her masters love. the set of matching daggers with dark onyx and ruby gems sitting in the handdles. They will love these she thought to herself. Looking up she finally saw the cathedral. Athena smiled and quickend her speed. ::

[Anubis Lockheart]

Anubis woke up from his sleep and headed into the control room of his YT-2400. Rubbiing his eyes, he gazed at the stars in view before noticing the message light flicking at him.

"Hmmmm, A message..."

He began to read the message while his face was glowing from the light of the monitor. It was sent to him a few hours ago.

"Argh! Computer, quickly, set path for these co-ordinates. We're running late, full speed ahead!"

The Freighter slowly whirred up to it's full speed, before entering hyperspace to it's co-ordinates. Already running late, Anubis began to pack equipment he needed. He started to become anxious as it would be some time before he got there, and he was already running late. But hopefully he wouldnt be, for it is for a momentous occasion.

[Kendrick Lynch]

Hyperspace; the embodiment of time flashed before Kendrick's eyes in a barrel roll of star lines and pretentious colors. Accelerating through the galaxies never ceased to astonish the Sith Disciple. Jedah had informed him of their destination to Vortex - the stationed planet where Dara and Summoner were sojourning. His father piloted the ship with ease and aptitude, directing with a sovereign control. If any enemy were foolish enough to attack the ship on their stop to Vortex, they would meet only death. Scoundrels, thieves, and pirates all knew better then to contend with a legend such as Jedah. Yes, his father was mysterious in his own way.

Kendrick kept to himself during the trip. Jedah was a man of few words and no emotion. While the Sith Disciple was still fresh to the ideology of the Sith, he still had lore of the Jedi in his heart. Most had been eradicated, however, some had survived the expurgation of light. Kendrick had postponed training to come with his father and unfortunately, the younger Disciple was still learning. The Sith Master, on the other hand, had rid himself of such ways that Kendrick still possessed. As of now, the two Sith were on opposite ends of the spectrum. Perhaps in time, Kendrick could achieve the level that Jedah consummated. The Disciple could only hope.

The Raven entered the planet's atmosphere and made preparations for docking. Kendrick's father came into the posterior area of the ship, motioning an acknowledging nod to his son. In that nod was a command. Kendrick obeyed.

Powering up the two speeder bikes, the Sith Disciple made a few final adjustments to the equipment. Dressed in a jumpsuit, Kendrick started the speeder and descended the ramp. Jedah raced ahead while his son contested to keep up. Soon, Kendrick was riding side by side with his father. The cathedral was visible up ahead. After a few moments, they arrived at their destination.

[CD 6]

:: The protocol ceremony droid CD-6 scurried around the cathedral for what will be the fifth and final wedding for this day. The preparations were in order and he begins going over his checklist ::

"Oh dear, oh dear. What have I forgotten this time. Ok, let's see.. wedding certificate - check, flowers - check, altar decorations - check, officiant - check, bride and groom - en route, witnesses - en route, rings - bride and groom, wedding music - check, candles - check, bouquet - check.."

:: Just then the ceremony droid receives a message on his portable comms beeper unit. Passing by a mirror he lets out a scream ::

"A fingerprint! Who touched me! R2, code red! I need assistance!"

:: The R2 unit, R2-WP5, whizzes by and a small compartment opens with a retractible arm bearing a small cloth, instantly removing the fingerprint from the ceremony droid ::

"Ah yes, much better, thank you my little rotund friend. I simply must look my best for our guests."

:: CD-6 retrieves his comms unit and answers the call ::

"Hello, Vortex Cathedral of Winds where your love is our first priority... may I help you? Oh? I see.. a wedding on the 30th, 5000 guests and the all-inclusive species package? A wonderful choice, I do concur. I will put some figures together, as well as some other add-on options we have on special right now, and send a transmission shortly. Thank you for calling upon us to make your special day memorable for all eternity. Farewell."

:: CD-6 hurries over to his desk and adds the newest wedding to the database. He gets another call while he is there and answers it promptly ::

"Hello, Vortex Cathedral of Winds where the sound of your love floats on the wings of eternity, at a price you can afford... may I help you? Oh a confirmation? Yes, the wedding at 2100 this evening, I have it.. I see, you're an R2 unit and need a direct connection to receive the information? Sure, let me get R2-WP5 over here, just one moment. Let me put you on hold as you enjoy the newest musical release of the Sound of Winds, available on holoCD at the low price of 500 credits. Get your copy today and relive the sound of love forever."

[R2 WP5]

:: R2-WP5 rolls over to the main desk and proceeds to direct connect with the R2 unit online. When the data transmission is almost complete, a sudden electrical charge causes R2-WP5's circuitry to glow momentarily. He completes the transmission of data and then alters a few entries in this evening's wedding planner journal. Emitting a series of beeps and whirring noises, CD-6 is alerted that the transmission is complete and returns to the desk ::

[Darth Varlon]

With a whine from the repulsorlifts, the Freedom Star landed at the local spaceport nearest the Cathedral of the winds. Standing, he helped Oni up like any self-respecting gentleman would. He then reached over and pressed a button, opening the landing ramp with a dual hiss of equalizing pressures and hydrolic mechanisms.

Var and Oni then walked down the ramp, into the whipping winds of the early hurricane season on Vortex, the winds already powerful enough to cause his braids to whip with the howling winds. Not far in the distance was the hollow melody of the Cathedral during its dormant state. "You ready, Heidi?" He asked with a very unnatural smile and offered her his arm.

[Oni Nuime]

She gave Varlon a sour look before tugging on one of his braids.

~"Who are you calling 'Heidi'? And of course I'm ready, braid boy."~

She smirked before interlocking her arm with his and heading for the Cathedral of Winds.

[Dalethria Mal Pannis]

As Jedah and Kendrick drove up towards the Cathedral, they noticed a figure leaning on a swoop. Gloved hands came up and removed the black helmet off her head. What greeted the two Lynch's was the amused face of Dalethria.

"What took you two so long?" She pulled on the fingertips of the leather gloves and grinned.

[Lady Dia]

:: The navigational computer's voice informed Dia that they had reached the planet and were preparing to land. She finished wrapping the box containing Dara and Sums's wedding present. Putting it aside, she turned and looked in the mirror, trying to decide whether her disguise would work. ::

[SapphireDragoness]

::Saphire enters the planets atmosphere and smiles as she touches the present to dara and Sums as she directs the ship downwards to landing::

[BI0HAZZARD]

HOUR AND 1/2 LATER...

*Bi0's "taxi" lands on Vortex*

(Let's see...brown robes, large hood to hide my mask...got it)

*Bi0 lept out of the "taxi" without paying the pilot and begins walking off*

(Sorry I had to use the Mind Trick on the poor guy. I may be a Sith but, he's just a hard working pal. Sorry)

*Bi0 walked the hills and saw the Catredral of Winds*

(Amazing...I heard this one was a new model since the old one was destroyed. No matter, My Master's wedding is here and nothing else matters...I'll be sure to give her and Lord Sumor their gifts)

*Bi0 searches around his hidden robes and finds the gifts*

(Good...Now on to the wedding)

[Firebird1]

*After landing the shuttle on Vortex, Lord Firebird headed toward the chapple. Dressed as a merchant as he passed through the street carring a small box with him, wondering if the happy couple was around.*

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara smiled at Sumor, knowing that the time they had looked forward to the most was almost upon them. R2-Q2 rolled over and gave her a holopad with the additional names of their guests who were arriving, and with a smile she showed Sumor those who were present to share in their special day. She glanced down at her chronometer which displayed 1900 hours ::

Dara: "It looks like it's about that time, my dear. Shall we gather the last of our things and make our way to the cathedral?"

Sumor: "I couldn't be more ready. Let's go."

:: The two Sith adorned their plain Jedi garb for the last time and left the Resilence for the Cathedral of Winds ::

[Darth Snack]

OOC: check my thread "Seeking truth" in the RP forum to see about Snack's voyage to Cayss.


*Snack replayed the encrypted message sent by Dara and Summs; an invite to their wedding. Listening to it, Snack smiled. He was happy for the two... well.. as happy as a Sith could get. But that flicker of Light shown through, just this last time, for two of his new friends -- two of those who accepted him into their ranks as a Sith -- were gonna share the rest of their lives together.

Snack snapped back to reality as the message concluded. He looked around the hanger bay stationed at Munto Codru. He threw the small knapsack into the cockpit of his X-wing. He withdrew his comm, his mind and body filling with anger in that he would be ubable to attend the ceremony. Setting it to the frequency where he could reach the two, he left them a message.*

"I am deeply sorry that I am unable to attend your joining. I have other matters to attend to on my homeworld of Cayss. I send my best wishes of prosperity, luck, and power to the both of you." *A short pause* Congratulations, Lordess Dara and Lord Sumor. May the Darkness be yours."

*The message was sent. Snack hoped they would receive it, and wouldn't be too mad that he could not attend.

CLosing his eyes and re-opneing them, he climbed aboard his snubfighter, and keyed the coords of his destination, Cayss.*

[Rain13]

*Rain arrived at the Cathedral and looked around. She recognized a few of the others that had gathered for this event, but doubted they would recognize her. The girl she had seen in the mirror right before she left was someone even she didn't know.
She leaned up against a wall, waiting for more people to arrive, or for any signs that she was needed, or even that the ceremony was to begin. She smiled slightly and returned to watching the other's arrive.*

[Darth Varlon]

Var and Oni soon arrived on foot, considering how close that they had landed to the Cathedral itself. With a smirk, he tapped Sumor's shoulder with a tendril of force manipulation. "I wonder if he'll know it's me." Var smirked as he whispered to Oni.

[Athena Lady Darknss]

:: finally makes it to the chathedral and smiles. She notices Varlon and oni then sums looking around for something?? Athena by passes the group who seem to be gathering near the chathedral. Athena walks into the chathedral and smiles. thinking to herself how elegant it is. Then gets the feeling that the looking around Sums was doing was to see where he could fit all his thermal det's. Smiling :) Athena shakes her head and laughes a bit. then in the middle of a thought Athena hears

CD-6 :: " ooh you look lovely, where is your guest, has everyone arrived?? the groom is here right? "

Athena:: " WHAT the ooh god im so not the bride, My master is shes **thinks of a good lie so she wont remove her blaster and shoot the annoying thing.** Shes getting ready. im a guest of her's."

CD-6 :: " ooh deary me! your not the bride? who is then??"

:: Athena watches as the annoying droid walks away totally lost. Athena grips her gift for the two love birds and walks towards the rest of the group that is starting to gather. ::

[BI0HAZZARD]

*Amiss the crowd gathering, Bi0 was having trouble once again*

(Man, this sucks! I can't tell who is an ally or friend...with all the brown robes and hoods)

*Bi0 held the gifts close to him under his robe*

(The wedding should take place soon. Then I can see my Master and my allies)

[SapphireDragoness]

::'Blood Rider' Lands on the landing pad and she eyes the man with his official uniform. her eyes raise as he goes over to get the payment for her landing pad fee but her icy look makes him change his mind. Pleased with the money saved, and the present in her hand, she walks up to the spot where she would see her masters happiest day. Her hair is up ,two long strand hanging elegantly down the front of her face and her usual green and black attire now a bright almost white blue dress. Her smile brightenes at the choice of place for the wedding, beauty sparkled everywhere but she knew Dara would be even more beautiful. She looks around for somewhere to sit and looks around at the people at the wedding, waiting for that special moment::

[Anubis Lockheart]

The YT-2400 exited hyperspace and began it's decension aboard the planet. If the co-ordinates given to him were correct, Anubis would soon be arriving at his masters wedding. As he stared out his porthole, he began to think.

"A present! Damnit!"

Anubis rushed back into his cabin, viciously looking for something. All this time he had forgotten to buy something. He couldn't beleive it, he could have killed himself for not thinking. Standing up, he looked around the room until it came across a large chest.

"..........It's all I got....."

he ran his fingers across the dusty lock, prying it open revealing a long silver blade. It was his father's blade, but it would have to do.

As he was doing that, the freighter began to land onto the landing pad.

[Vega Van Derveld]

After some walking, passing through crowded streets and such, Vega finally made it to the wallway to the Cathederal. It looked magnificent, a picture perfect location infact. What an excellent choice his master and Lord Rayial had made.

Striding up the gravel path way to a few metres from the rest of the crowd, Vega looked around for someone that he knew.

[Athena Lady Darknss]

:: turns and sees Vega she waves and hopes he sees her standing there. ::

[BI0HAZZARD]

*Bi0 noticed Vega as well*

(Hey it's Sir Vega! Finally a similar face)

*Bi0 noticed the lady waving as well*

(Lady Athena! Another face noticed! I'd best say hello)

*Bi0 pulled his hood more down and made his way toward Vega*

[SapphireDragoness]

::Saphire smiles at Vega and nodds at Lady Athena, she ahd seen her around but had nto yet had the chance to talk to her. Now was a good chance as any. Saphire makes her way to Vega and Athena::

[Lord Sabre]

Sabre's shuttle came out of hyperspace and headed quickly to Vortex. Sabre left the shuttle even beforee it landed, knowing he was running late already he could not afford to waste anymore time. Clutched in his hand was a wedding gift for Lordess Dara, and another for her husband to be. They had been waiting in the shuttle for him with the stormtroopers who he had instructed to wait with the shuttle. With the gifts had been a note adressed to Lordess Dara. Sabre hadn't read it, that would be impolite. Enhancing his speed as he ran Sabre skidded to a halt outside the cathederal of winds just in time

[Athena Lady Darknss]

:: smiles as she notices Bio and Dragoness ::

Speaking in a clear voice " Hey how are you two? "

[Vega Van Derveld]

Turning to nod to his comrades, Vega give a small cocky grin to Athena, Bio and Saphire.

Hello you lot! Good to see some familiar faces around here!!

Laughing under his breath, the Knight glanced around.

Anyone know where the others are?

[BI0HAZZARD]

*Bi0 returns the greetings to the others*

"Sorry to say Sir Vega, but with all the jedi clothing about, it's hard to tell if these are all Sith or not! I'd say it was meer luck we found each other".

*Bi0 then turns his attention to Athena*

"So Athena, I heard you've been given the rank of Warrior. I'm sorry to say I wasn't there when I heard the news but, congratulations none the less".

[Sumor Rayial]

**Sumor and Dara had made it to the cathedral and she had immediately gone to a private room to prepare for the ceremony.

While she did that Sumor headed for the main room to check on the preperations and their guests.

Still dressed in his faux Jedi robes Sumor stepped out of a doorway near the front of the cathedral only to feel Varlon tapping him on the shoulder via the force. Finding him in the crowd Sumor gave him a nod and then continued to survey the cathedral, most of their invited guests had arrived and were mingling.

Finding everything in order he turned and headed back to the private room that Dara occupied to let her know before leaving her for the last time before the ceremony.

Stepping through the door he found her doing up her hair and smiled. Walking up behind her he placed his hands on her shoulders and looked at her back through the mirror.**

Everything is ready to begin on time.

**She smiled at him.**

I'll leave you finish preparing. See you up there.

[CD 6]

:: R2-WP5 zaps CD-6 with a small electrical charge from behind, and emits a series of loud beeps. The protocol droid turns quickly to address him ::

CD-6: "I am not stupid, you little bucket of bolts. My circuitry must be overheating from the rigid schedule we keep here, and it is not my fault I made a small error on who the bride was. I just need to go review the planning log and everything will be as it should."

:: CD-6 walks over to the main desk and peruses the database, carefully reviewing the schedule and all the details. After scanning the computer screen the protocol droid is visibly agitated ::

CD-6: "The altar decorations! I have forgotten to unpack them! Oh dear, we must hurry, time is of the essence!"

:: The two droids move to a storage area located in the back, and pull out several large crates which were jettisoned from the bride and groom's personal ship and retrieved by the grounds crew staff. Upon removing the contents, the droids carry the large black and blue insignia crests and place them around the altar. They also roll out the long blue carpet and place it the length of the main aisle ::

CD-6: "Hm, T.. S.. E.. I was told it is a fairly new jedi organization called 'The Secular Element'. I'm not familiar with them, but the R2 unit informed me all about them and assured me that his mistress would be terribly upset if the crests were not displayed at the ceremony. Thank goodness I carefully log every detail or we would have missed this... meaning giving a discount for a costly mistake. Very well, let us get the final details ready, more guests are arriving and it is almost time to begin."

:: The droids return to the front foyer and direct the guests to be seated in the main ceremony room ::

[Lady Dia]

:: Dia finally escaped the customs officers and headed to the cathedral. She'd had no idea that they would fuss so much over one small present. Fortunately, her new disguise had worked in her favor, and the authorities were willing to allow the spoiled daughter of a very rich merchant to pass, gift intact, and continue on her way to witness the wedding of two of her friends. She chuckled, remembering the greedy looks on their faces when she'd casually mentioned that her father was looking to do more business with this planet.

She had little trouble finding the cathedral; it was really hard to miss. She made her way through the gathering crowd, looking for familiar faces. It was difficult; she'd been away from the Empire so long before formally taking her leave, and she hadn't know very many people. A few faces were vaguely familiar, but she didn't feel comfortable approaching them. So she began looking for a place to sit and wait for the ceremony to begin. ::

[Lady Callista]

Callista grumbles as she steps away from the landing pad and space port. Arrogant beings...think they know everything about ships... Hastily pushing her way through the crowd, she holds onto her satchel tightly, not wanting to have it stripped away, being that it carried the present she had been saving for Dara and Sumor. Stopping for a brief moment, she glanced up and was immediately taken aback at the astounding sight of the Cathedral...Goodness...talk about extravagent. How perfect for a wedding... Resuming her dash she all out sprints for the Cathedral, hoping she isn't too late.

Sighing in relief as her feet finally hit the entrance, she took a second to calm her breathing and compose herself. Quietly entering, she glanced at all the people with a smile. Not knowing any of them save Athena, she slipped into a seat near the doors...

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara smiled as he entered the room. She was just fixing her hair before putting on the wedding gown, so he hadn't exactly seen her in it yet. She pushed the last pin up in her hair and then slipped her hands on top of his and gave a slight squeeze while looking at his reflection in the mirror ::

"I can't believe it's finally here. It's like being in the ethereal realm in a blurry, dream like state... but I know it's real and it fills my black heart with happiness, just as you do, my dark love. The next time we see each other I will be walking down the aisle on my way to be your wife... see you soon."

:: She smiled and winked, and watched him leave the room to go get ready. Reaching out via the Dark Side, she could sense many familiar force signatures present on Vortex and that gave her a feeling she had not felt in a long time... She checked her hair once more, the long tresses fixed in a way she did not usually wear it, and then with a smile she began to get dressed in the gown, preparing to wait in the private chamber until the droid notified her to make her way to the foyer for her entrance ::

[Rain13]

*Rain finally entered the cathedral, she took a seat in the back like she usually did at these types of things. She went to run a hand through her hair and then remembered it was tied back. Her fingertips touched one of the horns that she always tried to keep hidden. It felt strange knowing that she didn't look anything like the Rain everyone knew and couldn't help but feel that something was going to happen that would make it even more that way on a normal basis.
But for now, she wore a smile. Today would be one of the happiest days in her Master's life and Rain was just pleased that she would be there.*

[Kaine Darklighter]

I'm late, and I have no present. Great.

Kaine sat in his X-wing cockpit, as it glided through hyperspace, it's destination: Vortex. He had gotten the message much earlier, but he was still asleep, and didn't get it.

Damn me for staying up so late all the time.

A small beeping noise was heard, indicating it was time to come out of Hyperspace. The streaks of white stars disappeared, as the X-wing dropped back into normal space.

There it is .. Vortex. Now.. I wonder where this place is..

Kaine went over the message that Lord Sumor and Lordess Dara had sent, needing to check for any coordinates to where the Cathedral was.

Damn .. Oh well, I'll just have to land and find it from there..

Grinning a bit, his ship began the descent for the planet.

[Death Knight Soth]

It had been some time since the Death Knight had met with Dara. This was a day long to be remembered. Soth knew that she had truly found her soul mate in Sumor. The two were meant to be together, and Soth found pleasure in the thought they would be what only other's hoped for.

The Dark Lord of the Dead set a heading for the Vortex after receiving the secret transmission. Soth had taken great precautions to insure non-detection in a system that might be crawling with Republic sympathizers. The Knight thought of Miranda as he set the Nava-computer to the marked destination. He longed for her to be at his side there. He had told her of the wedding that was to take place. Would she take him up on the invitation? He stared out the @#%$ pit window of his now disguised ship, the Intruder II. Soth waited for her to come as he fired up the engines in the hanger bay. He would wait as long as possible, however long it took.

[Lyra Darkstar]

::After a quick trip on a chartered transport, Lyra walks up to the cathedral, barely slowing down to take in its impressiveness. She steps in and stops long enough to catch her breath before finding a seat. She looks around and notes the faces familiar to her.::

"I've been away far too long," she murmurs sadly; but then a small smile forms on her lips as she thinks of her sister and adds, "but I wouldn't miss this for the world."

::She walks quickly up the aisle and takes a seat near the front on the end, wanting to be close, so as not to miss a thing.::

[BOWDIN]

As the Pallas Athena entered the atmosphere of the planet Vortex, Bowdin awakened his beloved after traveling in Hyperspace and sublight speed for hours to make it there on time for the special occasion.

Bowdin: It's time to get ready. We are approaching my dear.

Aya: I can't wait. It brings back memories of our special day together. It's just like we were married yesterday.

Bowdin: Yes I know it does. It's nice to see them so happy together. I'm sure that they will linked for some time.

As the two of them approach the coordinates they check to make sure that they will arrive on time.

Bowdin: The sun should be set by the time we get to the surface.

After some time passes they can visualize the Cathedral off in the distance. A cleared meadow can be seen just over the tree tops as they cruise silently closer.

Bowdin: Prepare to land in that clearing over there. It appears to be some 300 meters away from Cathedral. We can then cloak and enjoy the ceremony.

Aya: Sounds good to me but we need to hurry.

After landing in the clearing the two walk down the ramp and out into the meadow toward the Cathedral. The ship begins to cloak and fade away into the early night.

[Rama Sha]

:: The Azrels Fire sets down on the planets surface and Rama emerges from the ramp and makes his way into the : cathedral ::

[Princess Sari]

*as the night falls Sari turns to Saurron and removes her helement then unzips her enviro suit*

" I think we will be fine how Saurron"

*she turns and smiles at him as he removes his then places her hand in his as they make thier way in the cathedral with Aya, Bowdin, Raz and Phantom*

[CD 6]

:: With only minutes left before the wedding, the guests take their seats. As they look around, they notice that the Cathedral of Winds had been decorated with TSE insignia and in the representative colors of blue and black, much to the surprise of the guests who had been told to don a jedi disguise. Little to their knowledge, Dara's personal droids had altered the computer database wedding planning log to make this ceremony a dark union in the truest Sith tradition. Feeling the dark presence emanating in the cathedral, the members who had gathered remove their jedi cloaks and sit in attendance in their true attire. A ceremony protocol droid makes his way from the back down the long blue carpet walkway to step to the front of the altar ::

CD-6: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Cathedral of Winds where the ceremony of Sumor Rayial and Dara Shadowtide is about to begin. We here on Vortex want to extend our thanks for your attendance on behalf of the bride and groom.

:: As the droid takes his place as the officiant of the ceremony, a faint resonant hum fills the cathedral as the lights dim. Shadows glisten along the walls as the processional music begins. Sith Lord Sumor Rayial steps into the room from a side door, dressed in traditional black formal military attire. The tones of the openings in the cathedral become suddenly loud and ceremonial, denoting the arrival of the bride.

Sith Lordess Dara Shadowtide steps to the back of the main room where all rise and turn to look upon her coming down the aisle ::

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara stands at the back of the room, looking into the faces of her friends who had travelled such a great distance just to share in the moment of she and Sumor's dark union. A smile graces her lips as she begins to walk slowly down the aisle, her eyes locked on Sumor who awaits her at the altar looking dashingly handsome and evil this night. As she arrives, he takes her arm and they face the officiant ::

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[Sumor Rayial]

**Sumor watched with a smile on his face as Dara walked down the aisle. She looked beautiful in her white wedding gown. Her darkness and beauty radiated throughout the cathedral.

He was feeling more confortable in his usal black fatigues. He had planed to be married in his TSE uniform, but with the spur of the moment wedding plans, he was just happy not to be being married in those jedi robes.

As he took her arm in his they turned to CD-6 so that he could begin the ceremony.**

CD-6: Sumor and Dara have asked their friends to join them here today to bear witness to their union in the tranquility of the light...

**Sumor blinked a couple of times as the droid continued. Those words "tranquility of the light." had cought him off guard. Obviously Dara's personal droids had only changed CD-6's idea on the decor but not the ceremony. Sumor listened to the droid talking his words continuing to bother him.**

Enough. I can't do this...not like this.

**From a hidden holster at the small of his back Sumor withdrew one of his desert eagles and swong it around leveling it at the droids head. Suddenly the cathedral rang alound with the crack of a gunshot and the explosion of CD-6's head.

Turning back to Dara he didn't say a word as the droids body fell to the floor with a clatter. Calming her surprise through the force Sumor turned to those gathered around them, and stopped when his eyes landed on the one he was searching for. Bowing his head in respect he finally spoke.**

I am sorry my friends, but this is not the way that we want to be wed. Master Rama, would you do us the honor of performing our ceremony in the tradition of the dark side?

[Rama Sha]

:: The Sith Master gives an evil grin and rises from his seat. He walks up the steps and kicks the droid out of his way, circuits and parts flying everywhere ::

I would be honored.

:: He clears his throat and then begins the ceremony ::

Fate and the Dark Side have brought you together, Dara and Sumor. The darkness of your souls, the blackness of your hearts... they have been combined into a deadly love that will last for all time. You both have a zest for life and a love of leaving a trail of death behind you. Through the Dark Side you have come together, adding and amplifying the darkness within you both. Today your hearts and souls will be joined to continue bringing death and destruction to those of the light.

:: He pauses to look at them both ::

"I understand you two have written your own vows"

:: Rama nods to Dara ::

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: She looks deeply into her dark love's brown eyes as she speaks ::

My Sums...
From the shadows of my heart,
fate brought you to me.
You were there all along,
as my friend and confidant.

Your quiet passion was always
lingering in the background
like the calm before the storm
of your powerful love for me.

The waves of
our destiny together
are crashing up against
the heartbeat of eternity,
as we follow our own footprints
in the sand along the shoreline
of our new life together.

Sums, I give to you my heart, body and soul from this day forward as we begin our future together. Just as our power in the Dark Side will continue to grow, so will our dark love grow as we travel the path of true evil as husband and wife.

[Sumor Rayial]

To my Dara, I pledge to you my heart, my soul, and all that I have, to you in the name of the love that we share. Fate and the darkness of our hearts brought you into my life where you have continued to fill my heart with a love and joy that I didn't know was possible for one of the darkside, but you have helped me experience it. Together with the love that I share for you, and that you share for me, and the bond that it has formed between us, we shall share a life together in the darkness as husband and wife.

[Rama Sha]

The wedding ring symbolizes the neverending power of the Dark Side, and the never ending strength of dark love. The dark couple will now exchange rings. Repeat after me:

I pledge to you my dark love for all eternity.
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[Dara Shadowtide]

"Sumor, I pledge to you my dark love for all eternity."

:: She slips the ring on his finger and smiles ::

[Sumor Rayial]

Dara, I pledge to you my dark love for all eternity.

:: He slips the ring on her finger and smiles back ::

[Rama Sha]

I now pronounce you, husband and wife of the Dark Side. You may now seal the dark union with a kiss.

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara smiled as she looked into Sumor's eyes. At last they were joined in the darkness. The two Sith leaned close for a long kiss and as they did so, force lightning travelled down their arms, intertwining in a web of electricity surrounding the couple completely and illuminating the crystal cathedral in an eerie translucence. As the kiss ended, the two took each other's hand and turned to face those who had assembled to witness their dark union ::

[Rama Sha]

It is with great pleasure that I present to you for the first time joined in the darkness that envelops us all, Sumor and Dara Shadowtide Rayial.

[Sumor Rayial]

**Sumor smiled at Dara before bowing his head once again in respect to the Sith Master. Turning he took her arm in his and placed his hand on hers. Together they walked down the aisle towards the foyer where they would meet with their friends for the first time as husband and wife.**

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: Dara also nods in deepest respect to Sith Master Rama Sha for making their dark union a true Sith tradition with his presence. She then smiles and squeezes her husband's arm as they make their way to the foyer. Along the way she exchanges smiles and nods to those who made the journey to the cathedral to share in their wedding ceremony. The two Sith arrive in the foyer and await their guests ::

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[Rain13]

*Rain was the first to approach her Master and dear friend. She bowed to them both. Even though she may not have looked like the girl they both knew, her force signature spoke for who she was.*

"I wish to congratulate you both on this glorious evening. And I would like to say now that I am sorry I can not stay for much longer, but I have work to do at my home that I have been neglecting for sometime."

*She smiled*

"Good luck to you...both of you. I know the Darkside will keep your marriage strong and your dark love with show in all you do."

[Darth Varlon]

"Congratulations, Dara and Sumor, on your wedding here tonight." Var said with a smile, escorting Oni with him. "May this union bring great honour to the house of Rayial. And to that of Shadowtide."

He smiled and gave Oni a hug.

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[BOWDIN]

As the newly weds pass by on their way to the foyer a radiant glow is outcast amongst their fellow Sith. The Cathedral full of electricity from the two is almost to bright for the Vampyre and his beloved. They approach the two to congratulate them on a wonderful ceremony.

*Looks at the groom while shaking his hand...I'd just like to say that you have found your soul mate and that is one thing that is so hard to do my friend. You should feel very grateful and stand by her side as I'm sure she will do for you. Congratulations!!! I can tell from the radiance from you both that you will live your lives as one for many years in the future........Bowdin turns to the beautiful bride and embraces her on a lovely wedding. May you live as one in darkness for eternity my lady. You look astounding and make a lovely bride. Congratulations again!!!*

[Ayanami Rai]

*As her own husband hugs Dara, Aya leans forward and hugs her longtime comrade Sumor* May you live a long happy life with your beautiful wife.

*she grins big as she turns to Dara*

You go mah sistah! *she gives her a high five before giving her a big hug. Congratulations Dara. I knew that one day you would meet your match.

*she smiles as she backs away into the arms of her own husband. She smiles at them once more, remembering her own wedding very much, realizing how happy she was then, and still is.*

Congrats you two. May the force be with you

[Vega Van Derveld]

Bowing deeply as the two newly weds passed Vega looked up to them with a broad smile before regaining his usual posture, nodding lightly. He clasped his hands behind his back, and stood watching as his master and Lord Sumor strode around the room, being congratulated by many many people on their joining.

Happy, indeed he chuckled quietly to himself.

[Lady Dia]

Congratulations, my friends. I'm so happy for you.

:: Dia hugged the bride and groom as they passed her chair, so happy to see her friends together at last. ::

I can't stay long, but I'm so glad I was able to be part of your special day. Be well, my friends, and be happy.

:: Dia followed the bride and groom out of the cathedral. While they were busy receiving congratulations from other friends, Dia slipped away, pausing only to send her droid to their ship to deliver their wedding present (http://www.geocities.com/diamante_474/images/present.jpg). ::

[Lord Sabre]

Sabre bowed low as the couple passed and then straightened with a smile
"Congratulations master, and to your husband as well...i hope the two of you are very happy"
Sabre held the presents behind his back, unsure of wether to mention them or not, he decided against it, there would be time later, when things were not so hectic. He smiled again as the couple moved off

[Lyra Darkstar]

::Lyra locks eyes with Dara as she awaits her turn to congratulate the pair, her eyes sparkling with unshed tears. As she nears the couple she bows formally to the groom and to her master. Wordlessly she embraces her sister as one tear finally rolls down her cheek. Then whispers:

"Take care of each other."

::Stepping back, she bows again saying, "This union brings honor and power to the Empire. May you travel your path together in health and contentment."

[Athena Lady Darknss]

:: hugs her master once her master has said all of her thank yous. ::

" Congrats Master Dara. OOh you too Sums. ;) "

:: turns to look at Sums ::

" Take care of her! "

[BI0HAZZARD]

*Bi0 was known for thinking not talking. And speech talking was not exactly in his genre but, he did it anyway. He approached his Master and her husband Sumor and got down on one knee as it was his custom to do so*

"Master Shadow...I mean Rayial...Lord Sumor...congratlations on this day. Where two souls were apart, are now one. And with this bonding, your forever more stronger then you were before. Whatever problems lies ahead, you won't face them alone, but together. May the Dark Side forever watch over you two".

*Bi0 got up and bowed to both his Master and her husband*

(The gifts can wait later...at this time, now's not the time)

[SapphireDragoness]

::Saphire walks up to Sumor and Dara and smiles at them::

Congradulations, that was a beautiful wedding.

::She hands her master the weddign present. A small computer device that records memories from the mind, and allows you to travel back to the memory as a bystander. She hadnt found a way to program it that you were actually experiencing it again::

I hope you like it, Good luck to the future, may the darkness make your love grow stronger.

[Lady Razielle]

Razielle being the romantic sap she is of course thinks back to her own wedding and bursts into tears. She wipes her eyes on the sleeve of her silver dress and then smiles her happiness at the newly weds.

[Anubis Lockheart]

Anubis arrived in the foyer, spotting his master. Due to his lateness of entry, he had to miss the wedding. But he was here now to congratulate her. Slowly, carrying the large crate underneath his arms, Anubis made his way over to his master. She was talking to somebody else, but turned when she saw him.

"May I congratulate you and Sumor, Master. I hope this binding of evil brings havoc to many across the galaxy. As a token of this momentous occasion, and something to remember the day by, I give you this gift I have brought. It was my father's sword, but I want you to have it."

He opened the crate, revealing the beauty of the sword.
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[Sumor Rayial]

**Sumor and Dara met and thanked each one of their friends as they offered their congratulations. As they came to Anubis he greeted them with a gift. A beautifully crafted sword that belonged to his father. Taking it in his hands Sumor felt the power inside the sword.**

Anubis you honor us with such a gift, but we cannot accept this. It belonged to your father, and should remain yours to be passed down through your family.

**Before Anubis could respond the doors to the cathedral burst open and a trio of the winged Vors burst through. they were dressed in uniforms that seemed to show that they were some type of police or law enforcement officer. Sumor swore under his breath, it was obvious that his ceremony starting excecution of the droid had brought some unwanted attention. Swinging the blade in his hands Sumor quickly decapetated 2 out of the 3 Vors while Dara took on the third breaking his neck.**

[Dara Shadowtide]

:: As she released her grip on the Vor, it fell lifelessly to the ground and Dara turned to address their guests ::

"Our friends, we thank you for joining us here this day but it seems we have drawn some undue attention. We will be having a <a href=http://pub52.ezboard.com/fthetidesofdarknessfrm14>Reception</a> at our home when we have all returned to the Empire. Oh and please feel free to kill a few Vors on your way off the planet."

:: With a wink and a smile, Dara placed her hand in Sumor's and they ran out of the foyer, black and crimson flower petals showering all around them. Remembering that they made their way on foot, Dara and Sumor 'borrowed' a swoop bike they saw parked near the cathedral and were confident one of their guests wouldn't mind too much.

Sumor stepped on the bike and Dara bustled up her gown, tucking it in front of her while placing one arm around Sumor. As she sat down behind him, she unfastened a strap on her upper thigh pulling out a hidden blaster. The two sped off toward her ship as Sumor ran over four Vors en route and Dara shot three that they couldn't hit with the bike. Laughter followed their bloody path back to the ship where they boarded and took off for Munto Codru ::