85 Chapter 82: Fall & Rise

[Sriluur System, Ruul, Bulq Family Estate]

(3rd Person: POV)

A devilish grin on his face Sidious sat in the manning dining hall of the Bulq estate.

Waiting for Sora Bulq to arrive.

The man who Sidious would make his new "apprentice" *expendable pawn* and use to further his personal version of the Sith Grand Plan.

Which was coming along better than Sidious could hope.

First he has succeeded in killing his master, Plagueis.

Then he had succeeded in becoming Supreme Chancellor of the Republic.

Next there was the Clone Army.

Honestly Sidious was a bit suprised when his master informed him he was able to convince Sifo-Dyas to commission the Clone army.

But Sidious' surprise quickly turned to glee.

For that fool Sifo-Dyas had helped further the end of the Jedi he was so desperately trying to protect.

"Pathetic fool." Sidious mused.

Though he never expected Sifo-Dyas to reveal the existence of the Clone Army to his fellow Jedi.

But that matter was of no real consequence to Sidious.

He would still use the Clone Army to achieve his own ends, and now he had easier access to the project given his identity as Palpatine.

Yes, everything was coming together for the Sith Lord.

The Jedi being none the wiser.

Oh and speaking of the Jedi Sidious almost creamed his robes in utter delight when he heard about their recent fracturing.

Sure he didn't like the Jedi separating, but again that was of no real consequence to him.

Because for Sidious all Jedi would die no matter what.

Except for one.

Van Sunrider.

The one Sidious would have as his apprentice.

For back on Naboo he sensed Van's strength.

'The power that boy excluded. Mine. He shall be mine.' Sidious thought. Licking his lips.

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In that exact moment somewhere in the galaxy Van felt a shiver run down his spine.

He then used his hands to protect his butt, for he felt it was in danger.

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As Sidious thought of the future he would create Sora Bulq arrived on his family estate.

For yet another face to face meeting with the Sith he had encountered on the property all those months ago.

Ever since that first meeting Bulq had been in constant contact with the Sith.

Despite the fact the Weequay Jedi master knowing it wrong, and that if his fellow members of the order ever discovered his secret then he would be struck down alongside the Sith.

Yet Bulq persisted in actions.

Entering the main house Bulq quickly made his way to the main dining hall.

Finding Sidious waiting for him.

"Welcome my friend." Sidious spoke to Bulq. "Thank you for joining me here tonight."

"It was no problem." Bulq replied. Taking a seat in one of the chairs. "So, for what reason did you call me here tonight?"

"To discuss the future." Sidious replied. "The future of the galaxy."

"You refer to your plan to create a New Order." Bulq stated.

For over these past few months Sidious and Bulq had discussed the idea at length.

"Yes." Sidious replied. "I have decided to move forward with it, and I ask for your help in seeing it come to fruition."

Hearing Sidious words Bulq became shocked.

"No, there must be another way." Bulq said. "To put your plan into place would mean the loss of millions of lives and set the galaxy on fire."

"Yes, but it would be a small price to pay in order to make the galaxy a better place in the long run." Sidious spoke. "Come my friend, you see the truth of the galaxy just as much as I do. You know the corruption and rot that is festering within the Republic. You have seen their inadequacies first hand. Look how they recently abandoned Naboo and it's people. Look how the Republic let them starve! Look at how the Jedi Order you have served for most of your life sat back and watched as everything took place. You know I speak the truth, come now, search your feelings."

Bulq wanted to say something, anything in response to Sidious words.

But he found himself speechless.

For Bulq knew Sidious was correct.

The Republic and even the Jedi Order were failing the people of the galaxy, and that needed to change.

"I know you speak the truth." Bulq stated.

Which caused Sidious to smile.

"Even you know that then assist me." Sidious said. "Come, let us do what others can or will not. Make the galaxy a safe and better place for all."

"Yes." Bulq replied.

"Good." Sidious said.

He then stood up and walked over ro Bulq.

Who got out of his chair and then kneeled down on his right knee in front of Sidious.

For Bulq knew this is what he had to do in order to help Sidious achieve his New Order.

Become his apprentice.

Which Sidious had explained to him some time ago.

"Do you swear yourself to me?" Sidious asked.

"I do. My master." Bulq replied.

"Good. Now rise my apprentice." Sidious said. "From this moment on you will be known as Darth Rorn." The Sith Lord proclaimed.

"Yes, my master." Bulq replied.

He then stood to his feet, his eyes glowing a soft yellow.

For he had fully began to embrace the dark side of the Force.

Thus keeping the wheels of time turning, and putting the galaxy close to the Clone Wars.

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A/N: Yeah Sidious still got his new apprentice.

Jedi master Sora Bulq who is now also known as Darth Rorn.

Though Sidious still has his major sites set on Van.

Stay tuned for more as Van protects his butt from Sidious.