Chapter Four
Darth Jahl had taken the traumatized Jaric on board his Sith Warship orbiting above Balmorra.
Darth Jahl: Look upon this planet boy. Tell me, what do you see?
He looked to the planet below. Where most boys would see their home world, Jaric only saw a planet divided and ravaged by war The mere sight of Balmorra reminded the boy of the many sorrows of his life. He looked at the Sith and asked him questions regarding the invasion.
Jaric: Why did you attack Balmorra? What's so important there that you would wage a terrible war?
Darth Jahl took a moment to think of his response.
Darth Jahl: The truth is Jaric, the Galaxy is sick. Sick with a disease that has plagued it since the dawn of time. The weak lie in power. The Jedi only allow the disease to fester, to grow stronger.
His words seemed like venom to Jaric, but those same words also resonated in the boy.
Darth Jahl: For too long, the weak and the corrupt have ruled. We are the cure. The Force itself is at war. Where the Jedi submit themselves to the Force, the Sith command it! Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me. Do you understand?
Jaric could not muster a word. He was almost mesmerized by Jahl's words. Darth Jahl then looked at the boy with interest.
Darth Jahl: The Force is strong with you! The Dark Side is only a pathway to true power. You unleashed your power on your wretch of a father. Tell me you didn't enjoy making him suffer for everything he has done to you?
Jaric could only muster a single word.
Jaric: Yes.
That was all Jaric could say. He hated the fact that he enjoyed it, but at the same time he knew that he enjoyed every moment of it. Pleased with Jaric's response, Darth Jahl smiled.
Darth Jahl: I will give you a choice boy. Will you stay on Balmorra and continue a life without purpose, or will you dedicate yourself to a higher calling?
Darth Jahl then held out his hand. Jaric thought long and hard about his answer. But knowing there was nothing for him on Balmorra, he accepted Darth Jahl's hand and prepared for a life of Darkness. Darth Jahl was pleased at Jaric's answer.
Darth Jahl: Then it is done. Your journey to ultimate power has begun. But this path is not for the weak. Many have heeded the call to the Dark Side. Most ended in failure.
Darth Jahl warned of the possibility of doom in Jaric's journey. But Jaric didn't care of the dangers for as far as Jaric was concerned, he had nothing more to lose.
Jaric: What else do I have? There is nothing left for me on Balmorra. Nothing but pain. I don't want to live an aimless life. I want a life a purpose! As far as I see it, the Sith is my only chance.
As Jaric said this to the Dark Lord, Jahl grew a sinister smile on his face.
Darth Jahl: Then let us begin.
Darth Jahl then walked to a Holoterminal of his ship. When he activated it, a holographic image of an Imperial Officer came into view.
Darth Jahl: Captain Hallat.
Hallat: My lord?
Darth Jahl: I am sending a transport on route to Korriban. Have a squadron of our fighter ships to escort it.
Hallat: As you wish my lord!
Darth Jahl: And let Overseer Tremel that a new acolyte shall enter the Academy.
Hallat: I'll notify the Overseer immediately
Darth Jahl then ended communications with Captain Hallat. Darth Jahl turned to the boy.
Darth Jahl: I shall finish my affairs here on Balmorra. Overseer Tremel shall see to your training. I expect a powerful Sith when I leave Balmorra for Korriban.
Jaric: I won't fail you.
Darth Jahl escorted Jaric to the transport. No goodbyes were said as the transport ship departed from the Sith Warship and headed to Korriban.
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