New Aquaintance(Drake Shadowstalker)

[Malice Draclau]

The time had once again called for him. Malice Draclau, sith master of The Sith Order, stood outsidethe front gates of the palace, just a few meters away from the woods. He would be taking on an apprentice today, and he felt the training grounds were to common. Especially when the apprentice had another master before him. A master that turned traitor.

He was wearing a white tunic, and baggy white pants. Both custom made for fighting and training in. His saber clipped to his belt, dangling as a soft breeze blew by. His waist length white hair, cornrolled into many braids rested against his back. Dark blue eyes scanned the area, awaiting the arrival of Drake.

[Sarr Koon]

The Sith Apprentice made his way outside of the Sith Palace to the meeting place his new Master had requested. The leaves crunched loudly under his heavy boots. The sound made him think of his bones breaking all over his body. The images flashed through his head and filled his body with hatred. Drake's feeling to destroy was growing stronger day by day. Soon he would not be able to grasp onto sanity any longer.

Approaching Master Malice he took in a deep breathe and bowed a little.

"Hello...my Master. What happened to Salem Ave...?"

[Drake Shadowstalker]

OOC: That last reply is mine. Forgot to change names.

[Malice Draclau]

"Hello...my Master. What happened to Salem Ave...?"

Upon hearing the question, anger began to rise in the sith master. Although he had not had the chance to meet with this Salem Ave, he knew what had happened on the training mission he went on. All the mastes and knights knew, but decided to keep it from the other deciples until further notice.

Now seeme like a good time to fill them in. With Malice in his voice, the sith answered Drake.

*Your former master Salem, is a traitor to the order. long with several other's,they have betrayed, attacked, and left the members of TSO. He is no lnger worthy, nor welcomed back into these walls*

Walking up to Salem, Malice looked him over. Before they started, he would need to know a few things.

*Tell me, what all has Salem taught you. I would need to know so i know where to begin with you*

[Drake Shadowstalker]

"We only had one training session where Salem found out what abilities I had. Destroying objects with my mind is all that I am able to do."

As always, Drakes voice was flat and emotionless. To destroy people is what Drake most desired to do. Everyone that he could. Soon...soon he would have the power.

[Malice Draclau]

*Destroying things with your mind huh. I would like to see this*

Getting on his comm link, Malice ordered two droids into the room. Also, Malice levitated three large boulders, resting them a few meters from them. With droids on one side of them, and boulder's on the other, Malice looked at Drake.

*Show me, try and destroy a droid and a boulder......at the same time. Being flexible and versatile with your powers is good when the time comes to battle*

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake placed both of his hands out in front of him with one aimed at a droid and the other at a boulder. Letting the anger and hatred swell up in him he let out an enormous yell that shook his surroundings. At the same time both objects blew apart into thousands of tiny pieces. Letting his hands fall to his side breathing heavly with his head hung low.

[Malice Draclau]

Without waiting for him to recover, Malice sent the two remaining boulder's flying at him, while ordering the droid to attack.

*Do it again, this time your targets will be moving*

The boulders raced towards him with alarming speed. While the droid hurried on it's way towards Drake.

*There is no rest for those who want power deciple*

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Reacting quickly Drake did the same again with his hands facing towards the two boulders. Giving another great yell he shattered the two boulders. He was not quick enough to stop the droid that was hurling at him. The droid slammed into Drake and knocked him hard to the ground. Anger surged through his body and he lept to his feet. Reaching out his hand towards the droid he blew it apart.

[Malice Draclau]

Before Drake even had time to look back up, He felt a strong pulsating pain strike him in his ribs on the left side of his body. Looking up and around, he saw he face of his master grinning at him. Pulling back, Malice watched as he folded, chuckling to himself.

*Your next test shall be a sparr. But don't worry, i shall go easy on you. Unless you say otherwise*

Malice planted his left foot forward while sliding his right foot behind him. His left hand held leveled with his chest while his right was raised above his head, both plams facing Drake. Malice hardly did hand to hand sparrs, but figured both could use the training and practice.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake ignored the strong pain that was shooting through his ribs. After all, he had felt worse...much worse. Nothing could come close to the pain he had experience. The memores were still fresh, like it had only happened yesterday. The scars covering his hidious face was the only outward sign. Not to mention the rest of his body. His hood, as always, shadowed his face so that others couln't see it.

Keeping his head low so his hood wouldn't blow off, Drake ran straight toward his Master. He unleashed a flury of lefts and rights at Malice then a punch aimed at his gut.

[Malice Draclau]

Malice blocked the punches with relative ease. The sith even saw the punch to his gut. To make his deciple happy, Malice took the punch full on. Doubling over, Malice backed away a few steps, laughing eminating from him. Standing back up, Malice stared at Drake, letting the sharp pain in his gut subside before continuing.

*That was a good shot. Your strong physically......but how strong. Come Drake, show me more of this world filled with pain*

Malice rushed at Drake, jumping in the air doing a dragon kick. Upon landing, Malice kept going, swift left and right punches, with the occasional upper cut and kick.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

The first set of attacks all connected with full power on Drake. Each shot sent a jolt of pain through his body. Finally getting his bearings he blocked a few of Malice's attacks. Bringing his knee up he aimed another shot at his Master's stomache.

[Malice Draclau]

Again the blow to his stomach connected, sending Malice backwards once again. Spitting out blood the sith looked back up at Drake, an even bigger smile across his face. Letting the pain course through his body, Malice rushed forward. In the blink of an eye he jumped up and over Drake, landing behind him. With graceful moves, Malice put his arms under Drakes, then placed his hands behind his head,putting the deciple the in a headlock.

*Well now look what you've gotten yourself into. Use the force, sense your opponents moves. Feel their actions and predict what they plan to do, this will enable you to counter them*

He waited to see what Drake would do.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Letting all his weight hang on Malice he pulled down with all his strength. He felt himself slipping lose and his Master losing his hold. Right before he slipped out all the way he put his feet back on the ground and spun around quickly. Drake went low for Malice's legs and attempted to flip him over his back.

[Malice Draclau]

Malice did flip alright, but landing on his hands he did a cartwheel, landing back on his feet once again. Staring at Drake, Malice attacked once more. Thinking of a move before doing it, he wanted to see if Drake would be able to tell which move he was going to do. Upon reaching him, Malice jumped up and over him landing quickly behind him. The sith thrusted his foot backwards, aiming for the small of his back.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

The kick made Drake lung and fall forward. Putting his hands out in front of him, the Sith apprentice kept from smashing his face on the ground. Springing quickly to his feet with his hands he turned and face Malice. He spun around and feigned and elbow at his Masters face. Then he dropped down and tried to leg sweep the mans legs out from under him.

[Malice Draclau]

Malice fell with a thud, a small shockwave of pain spreading throughout his back. He saw the move coming through the force, but decided to give Drake one last freebe. Looking up, Malice eyed Drake.

*You were not using the force Drake. Concentrate, let your awareness spread around you, predict my moves and counter*

Malice flipped back to his feet. He stood eye to eye with Drake. His dar blue eyes staring right into his soul. Malice would not enhance any of his moves....maybe through his normal speed, Drake would see what was coming. Getting back into action, Malice did a back flip, aimng his right boot to connect with his chin. Malice would do simple moves for a while....before throwing in the combinations.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake still not able to predict the movements of his Master had to take the hard kick to his chin. The impact was great and nearly spun his body totally around. Landing paritally on his feet he stood and waited for his Master's next attack. Letting the anger and the hatred that was so present in his mind and soul take control of him and his senses.

[Malice Draclau]

Not being able to do a task that was given to him made the sith master angry. Lifting his hand, three stones remved themselves from the wall behind Drake. With a motion of his finger, all three headed straight for Drake. Malice just stood there, staring at his deciple.

*If i were you, i'd try real hard this time. Or your gonna feel a whole world of pain*

These stones werent no small ones. They were big slices of stone. Such was needed in the building of the palace. Thick big slices of stone to hold the foundation of the order, as well as withstand beatings during training sessions.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake would almost welcome the pain or impending death that the stones might have cased. Almost... If he did not succeed at this there would be no revenge for him to have for the brutal attack he had so wrongly recieved in Coruscant. The scars on his face and the rest of his body was a prize of the beatig he had sustained.

Letting out a tremendous yell that resounded his surroundings, he felt the power rising in him. Pushing it out towards the stones he saw them shatter like the first time he had demonstrated his power to Malice. The pieces of the stones hit the ground in pieces spreading dust everywhere. With a gleam of madnes in his eyes he waited for Malice to move again. This time he would not fail...

[Malice Draclau]

Malice grinned as he felt the anger and dark power within Drake rise. Now things would get interesting. Crouching low, Malice lunged at Drake. Feinting a right punch, Malice quickly pulled back, turning towards the left and coming in with his right knee. His senses were increased as well, he would not let Drake get anymore easy hits on him. No, he would have to work hard to hit malice once again.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake jumped to his side and Malice's knee sailed harmlessly past him. Spinning around in a 180 degree turn he stuck his elbow out aimed at the middle of Malice's back.

[Malice Draclau]

Malice's hands came down quickly to counter the attack. With palms facing outwards, he grabbed in incoming elbow, stopping it form striking him. Malice could feelt he power within his deciple rise. Having power is good......but does he also have control. Holding onto the elbow, Malice spoke to Drake.

*Your power continues to rise Apprentice, that is good. But without control, power becomes like a wild rabid dog, not knowing what he does or where he goes. Should you let your power grow in you until you cannot control it, it will consume you. The darkside i forever unforgiving to those whom fall into it's grasp. As well as those who are unable to control it's power*

Drawing on the force, Malice spins around, taking Draek with him. Upon doing a 360 spin, he let's Drake go. With a little shove of the force, Drake was sent flying towards the far wall. A simple move to counter, but would require controlof the force to do so. Either that, or natural abilities would come into play. Either way Malice was ready and waiting for Drake to come at him.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake's back was stopped by the wall and a jet of pain flashed through his body. Rage passed over him like he had known many times before. Heeding his Master's words he tried to supress it. Being consumed by the darkside wasn't exactly what he was aiming for. It was...revenge.

The anger filled human ran at Malice and jumped into the air. He jumped into the air and aimed a high kick at the side of the Sith Master's head.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake's back was stopped by the wall and a jet of pain flashed through his body. Rage passed over him like he had known many times before. Heeding his Master's words he tried to supress it. Being consumed by the darkside wasn't exactly what he was aiming for. It was...revenge.

The anger filled human ran at Malice and jumped into the air. He jumped into the air and aimed a high kick at the side of the Sith Master's head.

[Malice Draclau]

Malice looked up, watching as Drake was coming down to attack him. Sensing the kick few seconds before it would strike, Malice droppe low to the ground, rolling backwards a few yards. As foolish of a move as it seemed, it had gotten Malice to safety.

*Now, let's see just how much control you have over your power*

Raising his hands, blocks began to come out of the walls from all direcions. The dust particles from the destroyed boulders of earlier rose up off the ground, creating a sort of misty atmosphere. The now clouded area would hinder Drakes vision. He would have to try and rely on the force to let him know where the rocks were coming from.

*Stretch out with the force, feel around you. Search for the blocks, sense their postion and when they would strike*

The blocks started to move swiftly around the room. Malice's hands going in all directions, controlling the blocks movements. One that was to the right of Drake stopped in it's position. It then sped towards Drake. While at the same time two from infront of him sped towards him as well. If he listened carefully, the slight whistle sounds the blocks made from speeding through the air could be heared. Knowing this would also help him greatly.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake did as his Master said and felt around him with the Force. He could feel all the pieces swirling around him trying to make him break his concentration. One of the pieces stopped directly to his right and flew towards him. Turning quickly to the right with his hands out stretched he sent a burst of power at it. Before it got to him the rock exploded. Feeling two more coming from where he had just been he turned back. Sending out two more jets of power with the Force from each hand he got each one right before they impacted against his body.

Pieces of the rock flew into his eyes and made him blink rapidly trying to get them out. A cut from one rock was made on the left side of his face. Reaching up he touched the blood running down his cheek and smiled wickedly.

[Malice]

(That's it keep it up. But this time, try using the force in another way. Instead of simply destroying the blocks, why not manipulate them, make them destroy each other. Though an out right attack is good, being subtle saves energy. Manipulating your targets is just as good......and fun then to simply destroy them)

With that said, a block from all sides of him came rushing in.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake knew that under the training of Malice he would become a very capable Sith Knight when he had learned enough. Until that time, he would do his best to please his Master. Failure was not something Drake would get accustomed to. Especially in a profession such as being a Sith.

As the 4 stones came rushing in, Drake dropped to the ground and rolled backwards and stood up. All four stones collided where had stood and shattered spreding more dust and debris everywhere.

[Malice]

Malice stood there watching. He was pleased with Drake's outcome, but his experessions did not show it. As the dust settled, Malice lowered the rest of the blocks, which were 10 in all. Walking up to Drake the sith master stared him in the eyes and bean to speak.

*You have done well. But, as everone should know, I will teach you yet another very important lesson. Put away your toys when you are done training*

Malice motioned round the room with his hand, pointing at the remaining 10 blocks.

*Place them all within an empty block hole. Now here's a twist, i want you to lift all 10 at once, and start from there. Let one drop, and you shall be punished*

[Drake Shadowstalker]

The words of his Master echoed inside of Drake's mind. There was only one thing that Malice could mean by this. Pain... Drake doubted his Master could duplicate the pain he had experienced in his past without killing him. Nevertheless, the experience would not be pleasant.

Now, to perform the task he had been appointed. Letting his
newly found focused power course through his body, he began.
Drake felt his power raise and he lifted his arms to there
full length at the side of his body. Pushing out with the Force,
it enveloped all the blocks on the ground. His power was ebbing
slowly away and Drake knew he didn't have to much time.


Drake lifted his arms slowly, and as he did so, the blocks of stone
on the ground began to rise slowly. Soon they were all suspended in the air. Focusing on one of the blocks, he began to move it towards a hole in the wall. It rested inside of the wall and stayed. Ten timeshe repeated this until they were all safely secure.

[Malice]

Malice watched as the task was completed. Smiling inwardly at his deciple for not failing. Walking up tohim, his serious features had lightened up a bit. His face becoming more relaxed. Malice put a hand on Drake's shoulder.

*That is good. We are done here for now. Your first training session is over. You have the rest of the time off until i summon you once again*

Without another word, Malice turned and began to walk out. He had some planning to do.

OOC: When you can, a thread in the discussion chamber is in need of your attention.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

ooc: okay

ic:

Drake watched his Master walk out of the training room. Soon would be the day that he would have retribution. He was grateful to have a Master such as Malice. Truly an honorable man in the eyes of a Sith.

Drake reached behind his head and pulled his hood over his one time scarless face. A ripple of anger coursed through him and he was able to subdue it in time. Then, he to exited the room.

[Malice]

OOC: Never mind, the thread was messed up. We will start another one later. But if you want to know more about it, then pm me and i'll expain. You might not like it though lol.

IC: It had been a couple days since the last time Malice and Drake had seen each other. Malice had been away on some private business. But he was back now, and was ready to start the training period once again.

As he approached the palace, the sith master stopped. The day was nice an sunny....not many days on Corellia was nice and sunny. He decided to take the opportunity to tran outside. Reaching out with the force, he searched for Drake. Once found, he sent him he message.

(Drake, i am outside the palace. Come, your training shall commense. And i trust you have been practicing while i was away)

The demon sith awaited.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake received the telepathic message from his Master and abandoned the dark brooding he was doing in his mind. Immediatly he set out to meet his Master outside the palace. Yes, Drake had "practiced" honing his skills as to please Malice the next time they met for training. He sneered, thinking of a day soon to come when he would feel less burdened. When he made those that were responsible for mutilitating him, pay with their worthless lives.

The Sith Padawan stepped outside of the Sith Palace and took in a breathe. It actually felt good to be outside of the stuffy palace where he could breath normally. Drake spotted his Master and approached him. Stopping a short distance from him, he waited.

[Malice]

Malice stared at Drake for a moment. Letting the silence overtake them.

*Tell me Drake, what force abilities do you possess?. For if there is anything you want to learn, now is the time to learn it*


Malice would give him a choice of what he wanted to learn, providing it was within his power to learn it.

[Sarr Koon]

For Drake, this was a particularly difficult thing to answer. Having all the skills required for what he needed to do, he just needed to perfect them. Wait, there was one thing he needed to ensure he could do it. Being able to sense attacks was something Drake would need if he was to succeed in the task he wanted to accomplish.

"Master, I am handi-capped in the ability to predict attacks on me before they happen. This would be a valuable asset to my fighting if i could be taught it."

[Drake Shadowstalker]

OOC: Delete one above. didnt switch.

For Drake, this was a particularly difficult thing to answer. Having all the skills required for what he needed to do, he just needed to perfect them. Wait, there was one thing he needed to ensure he could do it. Being able to sense attacks was something Drake would need if he was to succeed in the task he wanted to accomplish.

"Master, I am handi-capped in the ability to predict attacks on me before they happen. This would be a valuable asset to my fighting if i could be taught it."

[Malice]

Malice heard his answer and nodded.

*Yes, as i have seen in our previous training session Drake. Sensing incoming danger, or an attack is reltivly simple*

Malice paced back and forth, to him it was like transforming into his teacher mode. Closing his eyes, he delved into the knowledge of the force that he had gained over the years. Looking back up at Drake, Malice spoke once more.

*Basically, you let the force surround you Drake. It's like opening up a sixth sense. Or a third eye so to speak. By feeling out your surroundings with the force, you are able to detect an attack coming at you, or once you have gotten exeptionally good at this, you can even predict an opponents movements a mere second before they make it. As the saying goes my deciple, every second counts*

*Close your eyes. Let the force flow through you. Then, stretch out into your surroundings with the darkside. Feeling every tree, every bug, every rock around you. Sensing where they are, what they are doing. Imagine you touching them with the force, see them with yuor minds eye*

[Sarr Koon]

Drake focused his mind and anger and pushed out with the Force so that it surrounded him completly. He felt everything around him, the trees, the bugs, and the rocks just as his Master said. A deep-seated hate awoke him for the death of all living things. Even the plants and animals that surrounded. The Sith Apprentice despised them all. He would not be the one to caush them death, not yet anyway. With time and practice, he soon would be ready.

"I feel everything around me Master. I hate it all."

[Drake Shadowstalker]

OOC: DAMN IT! I did it again.

Drake focused his mind and anger and pushed out with the Force so that it surrounded him completly. He felt everything around him, the trees, the bugs, and the rocks just as his Master said. A deep-seated hate awoke him for the death of all living things. Even the plants and animals that surrounded. The Sith Apprentice despised them all. He would not be the one to caush them death, not yet anyway. With time and practice, he soon would be ready.

"I feel everything around me Master. I hate it all."

[Malice]

OOC: LOL no biggy, i do that sometimes too.

IC:*Good, perfect. Now, feel the motions, and positions everything aroun you is at right now. Close your eyes*

Once his eyes were closed, Malice lifted a rock behind and off to the right of Drake.

*Your mind must pay very close attention to our surroundings. An attack could come at anytime*

With that said, the rock wa sent flying towards Drake. If he concentrates good enough, he will be able to sense the rock coming. But to add a twist, Malice launched forward, Aiming a high kick to Drakes head. Now he would have two things to worry about.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake concentrated hard on Malice's words and let his mind absorb them so as not to forget in the future. This was one of the most important things the Sith Padawan needed to be able to do.

Drake felt both his Master and the rock flying towards him. Sensing that his Master would connect first, the Sith Apprentice ducked and Malice saiiled over his head. Then he quickly rolled on his should to the side and avoided the rock. It smashed into a tree and shook it roughly. He stood up and dusted hismelf off hoping his Master would be pleased.

[Malice]

Malice landed and turned quickly. Without warning, two trees lifted from the ground behind Drake. Along with two boulders, one on each side. Grining, Malice glared at his deciple.


*Round 2*

With that said, one tree and the boulder on his left came flying in. A few seconds after the sped towards Drake, the other tree and boulder to his right now moved towards the deciple. There was now multiple things to dodge.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Drake felt the objects on his left closer then the ones that were closing in on his right. He would have to use the Force and think quick to dodge them all. The Sith Padawan ducked to avoid the rock as it came in and then rolled backwards as the tree came across him.

As he stood up the boulder and tree on his right were dangerously close. Drake backflipped and the tree flew in front of him like the first. Then jumping high, the boulder flew harmlessly beneath him.

[Malice]

Malice watched as Drake was getting better. Though there was still one final test he had come up with for Drake to pass.

*Excellent my deciple. Now there is one final training excercise to test your new found ability. Go into the forest and wait, you shall soon see....or should i say feel your test around you*

[Drake Shadowstalker]

Without a word, Drake turned abruptly and headed into the forest with his boots crushing the leaves beneath them. He didn't care what the final test was. All he wanted to do was be able to pass it. It was the times when he was training with Malice he felt most free of his anger. He was still able to call upon it if he needed, but for the most part it was tucked away.

[Malice]

Silence enveloped the deciple, for what seemed like eternity. Though off in the distance, Drake suddenly heard a roaring sound. Three actually. Anyone who was experience in fighting with beasts from many different worlds, would know that only Rancors could make that sound. And if Drake could figure this out, then he would realize his last remaining test.

Track the rancors using the force, and kill them. All around him silence returned. The rancors went into their hunting mode. Their prey, Drake.

OOC: Sorry been busy with RL stuff so i couldn't get ona whole lot.

[Drake Shadowstalker]

OOC: It's all good. No rush. =) Add a brief whatever to this and I will continue.

The look on the face of the Sith Padawan was one of utmost shock. Drake's eyes were wide and his mouth hung slowly open. His blood ran cold through his veins and he thought he couldn't move even if he wanted to. Drake doubed he could kill one Rancor unarmed, let alone 3. Was it possible that Malice wanted him to die? He could think of no other reason for being appointed this task.

The Padawan stood with the trees surrounding him letting the shock slowly sink in. Even they seemed to be in his enemy how. Could he go back to his Master and tell him he couldn't perform the task? Surely he would die either way. He felt more helpless now then he did when he was surrounded by the people that flayed him within an inch of his life. Fear couldn't come close to what he felt.

[Malice]

Malice could feel Drake just standing there. Figuring he might have been a bit over come with the fact of having to face three rancors, he sent him force message.

(Listen to me my deciple, do not act foolishly because of your fear. Use our fear. Use this emotion to fuel your power, get angry. Wether it be at me for putting you there, or at the thought that this could be a die die situation. Try to fight the rancor's and fail, you die. Final to complete this task and return to me, you die anyways)

Malice paused for a moment, a sleek smile across his face. His favorite thing to do with deciples is to taunt and tease them.

(Here is a piece of information that should help you. Currently Drake, you have the advantage. Think about it, you know where all three of them are. Yet they are still serching for you. The element of surprise is yours. Use it)