15 Darth Maul (1/2)
The Darth who was sent to find out who exactly Valad was couldn't determine anything about his background other than he was part of an extinct noble house. He couldn't even find the origin of the house, but it appeared in the Naboo Residential Database.
He was growing impatient, his blazing corrupted eyes stared off into the distance with his thumb pressing against his lower lips. For the past week, it was also strange as he watched from distance. He didn't use the force often, didn't use any exotic powers.
Though there was once when he used his force abilities to phase through a solid wall, apparently this was similar to another one of the Jedi Masters within the Jedi Order. There was one known as the Dark Woman by most people who knew of her. Yet there was no intelligence which indicated that this young man had ever been taught by her.
Strange occurrences happened between people, their personalities had changed at a minimal level, but could easily be seen as different according to the psychological evaluation logs supplied by Darth Plagueis. It was as if he just appeared one day and everyone began showing him favor.
Letting out a low growl, he leapt to his feet from a meditative position in the middle of his ready room and made his way up to the upper deck. Once there he turned on the holographic emitter in the center of the room.
Within moments Valad appeared on the hologram, simply standing beside the Queen of the Naboo. His eyes became curious of this figure. He was annoyed that his master wasn't sending him in to remove him. He was a threat to their plans and yet, what was this?
His eyes narrowed on the gaze he was giving the Queen, as if there was a strange affection. He blinked a few times, was this Valad's motivation? Or was it his ambition? He moistened his lips, he knew how to get to Valad, or at least he assumed this.
The problem was, his master had ordered him not to attack unless he was discovered or ordered to do so. What was he going to do?
Pacing, Darth Maul began to scheme his plans. He needed more to send back to Plagueis. He paused however when he noticed the change in direction Valad's gaze. He was grinning directly at the probe droid which was hidden outside the window.
”What insolence is this?” The Darth noted as he stepped closer to the projector, watching as Valad went back to ignoring the probe droid. 'He... Know the entire time,' Darth Maul sneered and retained his silence.
'I am Fear. Fear attracts the fearful... The strong. The weak. The innocent. The corrupt. Fear. Fear is my ally.' His expression became blank, the lack of emotion and the eerie silence even made the animals near his vessel scatter despite not even being able to see him, but they could definitely feel his presence.
Opening a channel to his master, Darth Plagueis would appear before the Darth Maul who knelt before him. He didn't make eye contact for the first few seconds until he heard his voice.
”What is it, My Apprentice?” The Muun glared down at him impatiently.
Raising his head, his golden red ringed eyes stared up at him. ”My Master, I have become aware that he has known of me since the beginning. I've collected as much information available, My Master, what is your bidding?”
Lowering his head, he awaited his master's response.
”How?” This was the only question which was released from Plagueis, his nose scrunching up slightly at the failure.