The Face of Death (open RP)

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger looked out of the bridge screen of the SSD Dominator and smiled sadly at the scene before him, it was one of destruction, a planet rendered uninhabitable by just one man, Thrawn, the name caused Dagger’s fists to clench and his eyes to narrow in anger at the thought of what the Grand Admiral had done to his homeworld. Dagger’s thoughts drifted back to when he had lived on the planet below, a beautiful world of forests, mountains and rivers, all gone now. He and Chryn were all that remained of the race that had once dominated this planet. Suddenly Dagger gripped at his heart and hand to place his hand on the captains chair to stop himself from falling, he scowled, they were becoming more frequent, soon he would be incapacitated and then he would die. Death held no fear for Dagger, he had faced it too many times in his long life but, death by the blade of and enemy was one thing, to be destroyed by some illness was unacceptable, there was no honor in it. Dagger smiled at the irony of it, he had not even been able to defeat that foolish little Jedi, him a Sith Lord, beaten by a mere knight, no things had to change soon.
At last Dagger turned from the view screen ::
“Captain, take us back to Corellia,”
:: The Captain rushed to obey, shouting orders. Dagger looked round when suddenly the pain came again and he fell backwards into the chair. Fighting off unconsciousness Dagger considered the source of his ailment and when options he had available. What he had learned so far was that the disease was caused by the death of the medichlorines in his body, being the Force Vampyre that he was it was no problem to replenish them but, for some inexplicable reason they too began to die, he needed more and more to sustain himself for a shorter and shorter time. He thought back to his contraction of the disease, when the specter had confronted him and warned him that his death was coming and that by violating the Sith shrine he would suffer for not being true to the Dark path, then it had touched him and the decay had begun ::
“My Lord” :: Came the Captains voice and Dagger came awake ::
“We have arrived my Lord, you fell asleep so we decided to let you rest until we arrived”
“Thank you” :: Dagger breathed and stood ::
“Now Captain, prepare my shuttle to transport me to the surface, I must speak with the Council”
:: The Captain saluted and moved to obey. Dagger stood and prepared to move away when the pain gripped him again and he sagged momentarily before heading off to the hanger bay and his shuttle to transport him to the surface and the council that could hopefully have the answers that he needed ::

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger's Lambda landed on Corellia and he headed for TSO headquarters and the council chamber where he hoped the others could do something to help ::

[Grand Adm Thrawn]

OOC: you want me to be in this?

[Lady DeVille]

ooc: since you're at TSO, I guess I'm here too! :)

ic:

*She was sitting in her room as Dagger's shuttle touched down on the landing pad just outside the Palace. She went to the window and saw Dagger and Chyrn descending the ramp. Dagger was walking very slowly. De'Ville wondered what was going on...this visit was unexpected.*

[Lord Dagger]

OOC/ Your presence is not specifically asked for, yet, Thrawn, but any contributions are welcomed.
Would have it any other way DeVille \IC
:: Dagger walked very slowly down the ramp and into TSO headquarters looking for any one on the council, or indeed anyone who could help him at all ::

[Lady DeVille]

*De'Ville runs out of the Palace to the landing pad to meet Dagger and his apprentice. Dagger's sense felt wrong, and she wanted to know why.*

[Lady Vader]

*LV perched atop the palace spires, looking down on the small world... as she peered down, she saw Daggar's shuttle land and two small figures emerge from the vehicle... she saw what looked to be LD go out to greet them*

*LV smiled... it'd been awhile since Daggar had been around... then she sensed it... something was wrong... she frowned*

*quietly she made her way down the wall of the palace and through her window, and down to the landing pad*

[Live Wire]

*live wire immediately sensed the presence of her loyal bodyguard. Grabbing her cloak she made her way out of the palace towards the shuttle*

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger hobbles slowly towards his friends and smiles saddly ::
"So nice of you all to come and meet me at the end"
:: Dagger moves slowly past the others and into the building, looking for somewhere to sit. His apprentise, Lord Chryn moving in silently behind him ::

[Live Wire]

*LW brings a chair for dagger to sit in and kneels at his side concern in her dark eyes*

What can we do for you?

[Lord Dagger]

:: Chuckles dryly ::
"I was hoping you could tell me"
:: He closes his eyes ::
"I can't fight it for much longer, i need a cure now or..."
:: Dagger leaves it hanging in the air, the others knowing what the other condition was ::

[Lady DeVille]

*She sighs, and leans against the wall, arms crossed in front of her* I had hoped it would not come to this. At least, not so soon...

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger smiled ::
"Do not despare yet, as i see it i have 3 options open to me, firstly, die, secondly, kill Thrawn and become a Jedi, thirdly, fail to kill Thrawn and become so consumed in my hatred of him i lose myself in the Darkside and become more evil than you can imagine"
:: He smiles again ::
"Sujestions?"

[Lady DeVille]

I suggest that the first option is ignored as an option. *De'Ville smiled wryly*

[Lord Dagger]

I agree, but i don't see how to procede

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger stood slowly, it seems now that i have but one option open to me, no matter what happens i must kill Thrawn, one way, or another. The Sith felt Dagger fill with power as he gathered all his energies for this final task ::
"Chryn contact the Dominator and inform them of our target, then prep my shuttle for launch"
:: Dagger turned back to the other Sith ::
"Good bye my friends, i doubt i will see you again, i don't think i will survive what ever the out come"
:: He smiled saddly and with a deep bow turned and left ::

[Grand Adm Thrawn]

OOC: damn the man, replied to your email.. i'll try to think up a post later

[Lady DeVille]

*She followed him out to the landing pad*

Must you go alone? We have been through hard times together... *De'Ville put her hand out, lightly touching his shoulder* If you wish it, I will stay. If you will allow it, I will join you and protect you as you have protected others (myself included) in the past.

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger turned to look at DeVille, a smile spreading across his face ::
"I would never have asked, or dare hope that you would do this, but please come, your company will be as welcome as your sabre"
:: Dagger turned slowly away and began to slowly walk, with a little help from DeVille, towards his waiting shuttle ::

[Lady DeVille]

*Helping Dagger into the shuttle, De'Ville takes the time to probe his sense. His mind was like a durasteel plate for all the good it did her. She sighed, and he smiled a little at her, knowing what she had been trying to do. De'Ville shrugged* Can you blame me?

*Dagger said nothing as he settled himself into his seat, and she took one across from him. Where are we headed? She spoke to him through the Force.*

[Garrett Blade]

[Lord Dagger]

:: Daggers brow furrows as he reaches out with the Force to Blade ::
"Speach Blade, I listen, but do not underestimate me, i still have one or two suprises left"
:: He turns back to DeVille and smiles ::
"Ready my dear?"
:: She nods ::
"Chryn, take us up to the Dominator"
:: Dagger leans back in his seat and closes his eyes, sinking into the Force and waiting for Blade to reply ::

[Lady DeVille]

*Sinking into the seat, De'Ville fiddles with her sabre hilt, unaware of Dagger and Blade's communication.*

[Grand Adm Thrawn]

(OOC: im not sure what to write.. i dont think i can write anything in character till you reach thrawn.. just take note thrawn is on coruscant

i just got an idea.. i'll email it to you)

[Lord Dagger]

:: The lambda docks with the Dominator and Dagger leads DeVilles to the Admirals quarters below the bridge and motions to the next room ::
"Those will be your quarters for the duration of the voyge, but you have free rein of the ship, i will rest in my quarters for an hour or so and Chryn is on the bridge if you need him. Even with the modifications to the Dominator it will still take a while to get to Coruscant, but please come in in an hour, your company will be most welcome"
:: With that Dagger bows and enters the room where he sits and meditates, waiting for Garrett's reply ::

[Grand Adm Thrawn]

Thrawn walks threw the halls of the former Imperial Center heading torwards the landing dock till a voice echos threw the halls.

"Admiral Thrawn!!" General Eli crys out, "Admiral Thrawn Sir! Please sir i beg of you, take your command ship on this voyage.. or at least allow me to arange a fighter escort."

"You know as well as i that we need every capital ship to protect Coruscant.. and a fighter escort would only draw attention to my shuttle.. I will just go to Dagobah alone.. Do not worry old friend nothing will happen" Thrawn keeps on towards the landing docks..


(OOC: bah i think that sucked, i might edit it later)

[Lady DeVille]

*She walks about in the comfortable room Dagger had shown her. It was more than adequate for her needs. De'Ville poked her head around the door to the 'fresher, and grinned. More than adequate indeed...

She looked down at herself and the tight red jumpsuit she was wearing. Why didn't I bring more clothes... She clucked her tongue at herself in a mirror, and reminded herself that it had been a last minute departure.

De'Ville flopped on the bunk, and suddenly felt much more tired than she thought she was. She drifted off to sleep*

[Lord Dagger]

OOC/ Feel free to bring a friend Thrawn, i am \IC
:: Dagger's eyes open and he comes completly away, he walks over to the comm and switches it on ::
"How long to Courusant?"
:: He asks ::
"Two hours my Lord"
:: Comes the reply, he smiles 'plenty of time then', he changed the comm to DeVilles room ::
"My dear, there are plenty of cloths in the wardrobe, just your size, now get changed and please come in"
:: He snaps of the comm and smiles as he reaches out to DeVilles mind ::

[Lady DeVille]

*She stretched sleepily at the comm from Dagger, and walks over to the wardrobe. He was right, plenty of clothes...and some were pretty nice, too. She whistled at a tight black number, but put it back in the closet. De'Ville selects a short black skirt and a dark purple blouse and quickly changes her clothes. She checks her vibroblade in her kneehigh boots, and clips her lightsaber to her belt.

She twirls in front of the mirror, then stands straight at attention, salutes to her reflection, and lets her hair down. De'Ville smirks at the mirror, then leaves her room and heads over the Dagger's quarters.*

[Garrett Blade]

[Lady DeVille]

*De'Ville knocked, then waited a moment before opening the door. She was surprised to find Blade inside with Dagger, but did not let it show as she walked in and nodded to Dagger.* You asked me to come over?

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger gestures again and the door opens, DeVilles, stands there in her new cloths, looking rather beutiful Dagger notes to himself then shruggs of the idea ::
"Come in my dear, Garrett was just telling me his idea"
:: Dagger gestures and the lights turn themselves on slightly, enough for DeVille to see where she is going as she enters the room the door slides shut behind her ::

[Lady DeVille]

*She enters the dimly lit room and slides into a seat, feeling a little self conscious. She pulls her blaster from her side holster and inspects it.* And what is this idea, Blade? I am curious as well...

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger chuckels ::
"I don't think you will be needing that here, my dear, oh and the cloths suit you, keep them."
:: He turned back to Garrett ::
"We will arrive at Courusacnt in under 2 hours what is this plan of your?"

[Garrett Blade]

[Lord Dagger]

:: The Sith Lord leaned back in his chair, his mind drifting, ::
"I intend to kill Thrawn, one way or another he dies, now"
:: Dagger shakes his head ::
"It has been too long since he destroyed my world, i should have killed him years ago, now i will have my chance"
:: Dagger notices Garrett looking at DeVille and rolles his eyes ::
"Garrett..."
:: He says politly ::

[Lady DeVille]

*She pulls her chair closer to the table, and glares at Garrett who is suddenly inspecting an imagined spot on the table.

Turning to Dagger* So we are going to Coruscant to find Thrawn?

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger smiles ::
"We are going to intercept Thrawn as he leaves Coruscant, and we will kill him, no matter what else happens Thrawn will die"
:: Dagger suddenly convulses, in agony, gripping his chest as though he would pull his heart out, then it stopped and he looked up at the two Sith ::
"Quickly"
:: Was all he said ::

[Garrett Blade]

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger leans forward in his chair and looks at the test tube, he smiles ::
"A cure Garrett, how thoughtful"
:: He chuckels ::
"What is your price?"

[Garrett Blade]

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger smiles slightly and leans over to take the syrum from Garrett, with a slight nod he turns to DeVille ::
"I need a small favour to ask my near, can i take some of the medichlorines from your body, they will regenerate shortly but i need them to begin this process, don't worry it doesn't hurt a bit."
:: Dagger looks at DeVille ::

[Lady DeVille]

*De'Ville slowly swiveled her chair around to look Dagger in the eyes. Putting her blaster away, she swallowed, looked down, and then nodded.* If you wish it.

*She put out her hand, and smiled crookedly* But, hey, leave some for me.

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger smiled ::
"Thankyou my dear, don't worry you won't feel a thing"
:: Dagger got out of his chair, moving as though he was going to take DeVilles hand but suddenly, moving with Force speed Dagger graps her very gently around the neck, she gasps but Dagger's hand is gone moments later ::
"Thankyou my dear"
:: Dagger imidiatly injects himslef with the syrum and looks at Garrett ::
"Now where would you sujest looking for a cure?"

[Lady DeVille]

*De'Ville rubbed her neck a little, curious about what he had done. But she remains silent, waiting for Blade's answer.*

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger's comm opens ::
"We will achieve target possission in twenty minutes my Lord, the 'Salvation' has reported it is already in possission for Thrawns transport"
"Good,"
:: Dagger turned off the comm and looked at Garrett, ::
"Shortly i will be going after Thrawn, i would ask that if you know where a cure can be found you go and get it for me, then meet me back here"

[Lady DeVille]

TTT

[Lord Dagger]

:: The comm opens ::
"Exiting hyperspace now, Interdictor in possition"
:: The comm switches off ::
"I ask you again to seak a cure for me Garrett, but DeVille and I have a appointment on the bridge to wait for Thrawn"
:: With that Dagger stood and with DeVille in tow moved to the bridge ::

[Garrett Blade]

Garrett turned coldly to Lord Dagger as he stood...*

"I am not really prepared to go out of my way to do you a favour on my own. Though I would be more than happy to wait for you to finish with Thrawn...*

[Lord Dagger]

"Understood"
:: On the bridge Dagger looks out of the screen and settle back, the Interdictor cruiser was in possission all was in readiness for Thrawn. Dagger turned and smiled at DeVille ::
"Soon we will have him"

[Grand Adm Thrawn]

while passing threw the correllian sector Thrawns shuttle quicky drops out of hyperspace with out warrning

"Sir!" the pilot calls out "Come quickly Sir!"
"Whats wrong?" thrawn says as he heads for the cockpit.
"Hyperdrive down" The pilot flicks on the scanners, "a vessel is detected off the port."

Thrawn: "What class?"

Pilot: "Interdictor Class Cruiser.."

Thrawn: "increase speed to max.. try to out run the hyperspace field"

Pilot: "Aye sir"

the shuttle increases its speed as the cruiser closes

[Lord Dagger]

:: Thrawn suddenly notices the SSD coming around infront of it, but trapped between the SSD and the Interdictor he had no where to go. On board the bridge of the Dominator Dagger smiled ::
"Open fire, ion cannons only"
:: Dagger said quietly but Captain Sandrax heard and began shouting orders, in mear moments the Dominator and the Interdictor were both firing on the shuttle with ion cannons ::

[Lady DeVille]

*She gripped a railing, face impassive as the firefight continued outside.*

[Lord Dagger]

:: Dagger smiles as the shuttle goes dead in space ::
"Lock on tractor beams and push it onto that planet nearest us"
:: The Dominator tractors the shuttle and crashes it on the nearby planet ::

[Lord Dagger]

:: Thrawn climbed out of the recked shuttle and coucphed, dusting his white uniform down. At the same time a shuttle containing Dagger and DeVille left the Dominator and landed shortly infronot of Thrawn. Dagger emurged and snarled at Thrawn ::
"Dieing time, planet killing scum"
:: And ignited his lightsabre ::

[Grand Adm Thrawn]

EEEK!

pisses himself and runs away

[Lord Dagger]

"Come back here you wimp!"
:: Dagger chases after Thrawn ::

[Lady DeVille]

ooc: is this continuing, or is it done? /ic:

[Lord Dagger]

OOC/*sigh* saddly i think this is over\IC