NationStates Jolt Archive

Irrion nodded at her words, and switched to another agility machine.

Jade continued to work out as well, trying to ignore Irrion.

Irrion continued to excersise, sensing she didn't want to talk to him anymore.

Eventually, Jade left with out a word or even a look back.

Irrion was hurt, but understood somewhat.

A few minutes later, three guards came in.

"You know the drill. Lord Malice. Hanger. Now."

"Alright." Irrion said as he headed down to the hanger.

"Welcome, Irrion."

Malice said as she watched him enter the hanger.

"Hello Lord Malice." Irrion replied

"I have a new mission for you and Rasha."

"Alright, might I ask what it is?" Irrion asked

"Your going to go and recover some items for me..."

"What kind of items?" He asked with interest.

"Artifacts. Sith Artifacts."

"Ah." Irrion replied

"Simply tell the pilots when you are ready to leave. They will take you down to the surface of Korriban."

"Will we find out what we are looking for on the way down?" Irrion asked

"No, on the surface. Perhaps in one of the tombs."

Irrion chuckled, "Will we find out what objects we are suppose to find on the surface on the way down, or will it be an tomb raider expedition?"

"The second, apprentice."

Malice replied seriously.

"Are we allowed to take anything we think we need, or are we limited in what we can take?" Irrion asked

"Your welcome to take anything."

Malice replied.

"Are you available for a trip to the planet Lord Malice?" Irrion asked with a saucy and rogueish grin on his face.

"No, I will remain here. You cannot rely on me to proect you for ever, my dear apprentice."

"It was worth a shot." Irrion said, "What are the conditions on the planet, and may I enlist personel to aid me?"

"Korriban is a dry, rocky and dessolent world. Dominated by mountain ranges. And no, go by your self."

"Would you excuse me so I might get the stuff I'll need?" Irrion asked, "And am I allowed to take a vehicle?"

"Yes go, go ahead."

Malice replied, waiting for him to come back.

Irrion sought out the stores section of the ship, and began getting clothing and gear suitable to the world Malice had said he was bound to.

After gathering the supplies, and his saber, he returned to where Lord Malice awaited.

"Alright. Load your gear into the shuttle and leave."

Malice stated.

"Is there a number of artefacts, types of artefacts or any other special qualifications on artefacts that you wish before I return to the shuttle?" He asked as he began loading the stuff on the ship.

"Anything that you can find that seems valuable."

"How long is the mission to last?" Irrion asked as he prepared to embark on the shuttle.

"Only as long as you make it."

Malice replied, watching him closely.

"Alright, when I get back." He said as he boarded the shuttle and asked the pilot to take him down.

The pilot did as he asked, and took Irrion down to the surface of Korriban.

((OOC: Just go ahead and post his adenvture.))

Irrion thanked the pilot and set out on his mission.

ooc: So long post?
Also any suggestions for found items?

OOC: Yes, long post. And probably something like armor and swords.

Irrion set off, wondering what he would find, and where he'd find it. He also wondered what, if any traps he'd find guarding the artefacts. As he hiked throught the wind-swept landscape, he saw a small but stout looking tree. He then proceeded to fell it and strip it of branches and leaves.

Taking up his newly aquired walking stick, he set off for a section of badlands he'd spotted from on the ride down. He tried to calculate the distance between him and the location he thought he might find the tombs of Sith.

As he treked over sand dunes and throught dried river beds, he thought about Jade, and about Malice, as well as about his life before arriving on the ship. He wondered when or if Jade would forgive him, and how life with Malice would go. He also thought of how his parents and sister would react to Lord Malice.

Arriving at the badlands, he set off to find something that might interest Malice. Finding a cave, he entered and sought out artefacts. Stepping on a stone, he heard a creak and threw himself to the side as a razor sharp blade slashed down where he'd been standing. He continued forward somewhat more cautiously and avoided another couple of traps. Arriving at a large, underground mosuleem, he found that the door was a solid slab of stone. Realizing that is was a challenge/requirement to gain access, he focused and utilized the force to drag out the slab.

As the massive slab was pulled out of the way, he was hit by a rush of stale air, as well as a blaster bolt lashed out. He quickly lashed up with his saber, deflecting the bolt back at the droid sentry. Proceeding into the tomb, he found two lightsabers, as well as two skeletons, both showing serious signs of lightsaber injuries. One of them wore a suit of shattered armour, but the helm, gauntlets and greaves were still intact. Salvaging these, he headed back to the ship.

As he walked, he realized he'd need to sleep first and built up a small fire and heated the food he'd brought with him. As he slept, the only thing that disturbed him was the howl of the wind. In the morning, he set out to return to the ship. Once there, he asked the pilot to take him up.

And he did. Within minutes, Irrion was lifted back up into space and back to The Wriath, and back into the hanger, where Lord Malice awaited.

"Greetings Lord Malice." Irrion said as he stepped off the shuttle.

She smiled.

"Hello, Irrion. What did you bring back for me?"

"I found two lightsabers, one sith, one jedi, as well as part of a Sithlord's armour." Irrion replied

"Good, follow me. I'll add them to my collection."

She said, turning around and walking into the halls.

Irrion hefted the sack containing the artefacts and followed after Lord Malice.

Near Lord Malice's private chambers, they entered her private collection of artifacts. Light Sabers were in a large glass case on one wall, while scrolls and holocrons were on the other. Straight ahead was the wall lined with armor of both Jedi and Sith, but one stood above the rest. It was a shiny black leather and grey suit, with large shoulder pouldrons that jutted out several inches further then where the human shoulder would extend. A large black cape fell to the ankles of the suit of armor, also.

Lord Malice pressed a button, and the cases slid open.

"Deposited your finds, my dear."

Malice stated.

Irrion nodded and deposited the artefacts in each of their respective cases.
"What now?" He asked after he'd finished with the storing of the items.

Lord Malice took off her mask and attached it to her belt again and smiled at him

"Would you be interested in a vacation of sorts with me?"

"Of course." Irrion replied with a smile as he walked over to Lord Malice.

"Good, pack your bags then. We leave tonight."

She replied, still smiling.

"And of what I know of you, I won't find out where we're headed until after we arrive." He said with a chuckle as he gave her a quick kiss and headed toward the door.

After Irrion had packed his bags, Malice ordered him to the hanger once more. How ever, this time Malice piloted the shuttle out of The Wraith, and into hyper-space, in which they remained for three hours before coming out of it and in front of a small, green planet. Malice quickly landed at her private estate and stepped out with Irrion. The surrounding landscape was beautiful. Winding rivers, lush green glass, miles of meadow and sparkling seas and a pure blue sky. Only Malice's small mansion seemed to dot the barren landscape.

"This, Irrion, is my private world. I often come here when I need a small break from the stress of being a Sith Lord. No one is here but us."

She stated, taking her mask off and smiling at him.

Irrion looked around, drinking in the scenary. At the sound of her voice, he turned to look at Lord Malice. "It's beautiful, but it pales in comparison to you."

For the first time in quite possibly her entire life, a bit of pinkish-red color flooded Malice's pale cheeks. Her smile widened.

"Thank you."

Irrion leaned over and kissed her and whispered, "I love you."

Malice didn't think about what she said next. She simply said what was in her heart.

"I love you too."

Irrion's heart lept at her response, as even thought he was almost certain Malice would reply as she had, there was still the risk involved in saying those three little words that either the other person felt differently or wasn't ready to hear them. He leaned over to kiss her again.

She returned the kiss, grateful they had both gotten their feelings out in the open.

Irrion wondered what the next part of the vacation would entail as they broke the kiss.

"What do you want to do next on our little vacation, my love?"

Malice asked him.

"I'm not sure, but I know I want to do it with you." He replied, slightly blushing himself at the last words of her question.

She wrapped her arms around him and puller him closer, still smiling at him.

"There are a variety of things to do here. You must choose. We could perhaps take a stroll through the meadows, or swim in the pristine lakes. Or we could relax in my castle."

"Perhaps a walk, followed by a swim and then a period of relaxation at your castle?" He suggested

"Exellent idea."

She replied, gentle taking his hand in hers.

He smiled as she slid her hand into his.

They began to walk through a small dirt path through the meadows for a few miles, and they could begin to hear the lull of a lake off in the distance, not too far away. Lord Malice began to lead them toward it.

Irrion walked in silence, simply enjoying and revelling in Malice's presence.

Malice eventually lead them to the shore of the large, sparkling lake, surrounded by golden sand.

"Here we are."

Malice remarked.

"Would you like to go swimming or to relax on the beach?" he asked

"Let's relax a little first."

She replied, sitting down with him.

Irrion took a seat beside her and looked over the water, wondering if she wanted to talk about something.

After awhile of sitting in the sun, Malice nodded at the water.

"It looks awfully inviting, doesn't it? I would presume it does more so to you, especially after your trip on Korriban."

"Yes it is inviting, but who I'm with is more important than where I am." He replied

"Would you like to take a swim?"

She asked.

"I'd love too." He replied, "Skinnydipping?" He asked as he removed his shirt.

"Sure. Nobody is here. And it's not like you haven't seen me naked before, right?"

She replied jokingly.

He grinned back, "I'm not sure, it could have been another Irrion, or perhaps my evil twin." He said with a chuckle.

"Perhaps."

She replied back, before quickly disposing of her own clothing and sitting back down on the beach.

Irrion also finished undressing and took a seat as well, "Would you like to sunbath, or go swimming now?" He asked

"Swim."

She replied. She promptly got up and headed into the lake, eventually reaching the waist-deep part.

Irrion stood and followed her, and as she reached waist deep, he flicked some water at her.

She flinched as the cold water hit her. She raised an eyebrow and smirked.

"Hey now. What was that for?"

"Oh, a premptive strike for what I know you're planning on getting me with." He commented with a grin.

Malice playfully frowned and simply splashed him back.

Irrion grinned and waded out further into the lake.

Malice grinned with him, and followed him after him.

"Would you like a little swiming race?" Irrion asked

"Force powers or no?"

"Either way, thought I'm certain you'll win with the force, but it won't slow my attempts at victory." He replied

"No force powers, then."

She stated.

"Alright, where to?" He asked, wondering how far she'd set the finish line.

"The opposite shore. That's two hundred feet."

"Alright, ready?" He asked

"As always."

She replied.

"Set, and Go." He said as he waited half a second then took off.

Malice followed after him, quickly gaining up with him.

Irrion swam as fast as he could, thought he knew he was rusty at swimming.

Malice sped up, nearing the shore quickly.

Irrion was slightly behind her and gaining as he got into the rythem again.

Malice eventually reached the shore, and ran onto it. She had won, but she was barely a few seconds ahead of Irrion.

OOC: Theao?

Irrion pulled himself out of the water. "Congrats." He said as he felt the slight weariness hit.

ooc: Sorry about that, you posted when I was AFK for a while

"Thank you...but you did good as well."

Malice replied.

"Thank you." Irrion replied, "So would you like to go for a walk to dry off, or continue swimming?"

"I can do any of those. Which would you prefer?"

"I wouldn't mind a chance to dry off personally." He commented

"Very well."

She replied.

Irrion pulled himself out of the water and shook his head to divest if of some water.

Lord Malice simply sat down once more on the sand, closing her eyes to block out the sun, which she was not used to seeing with her own eyes much.

"Would you like to return to the manison?" Irrion asked as he noticed the sun was bothering Malice.

"No, I am fine my dear. Just not use to this."

"I noticed." He replied

"Yes. So are you done drying off?"

"Umm." He tilted his head to the side and hit the topmost ear. "I am now."

"Shall we return to my mansion now?"

"I would enjoy that." He replied with a smile.

"Shall we get dressed again, or not?

She asked.

"If you're sure we're the only ones around then au natural would be fine with me, if it would be for you." Irrion replied

"Yes, I suppose it is. Let's go."

She said, getting up.

Irrion rose as well, in more ways than one. "Shall we be off?" He asked

"Yes, we shall."

He set off with Malice back to the mansion.

After walking back, Malice turned to him

"And now what do you wish to do?"

"Oh..." He said as he leaned over and kissed her.

She simply smiled and kissed him back.

"Would you like to continue kissing, escalate, or talk?" He asked

"Talk? Talk about what? Do you wish to discuss something?"

"No, unless you want to." He replied

"I really have nothing to say."

"Well then." He leans over an kisses her again.

She simply kissed him back once more.

Irrion reached over and pulled Lord Malice toward him as they continued to kiss.

She kissed him back, noting a slightly chilly wind blowing in as they did so.

Irrion felt the slight breeze as well but dismissed it as an open window as he and Malice continued to swap spit.

"Perhaps we should take this inside?"

She mentioned.

"That sounds like an excellent idea." Irrion replied

She opened the door and slipped inside, waiting for him to join her.

He followed in after her, wondering what was to come on this vacation.

((I apologize for my absence))

Malice smiled and slid closer to him, shutting the door with her hand.

"My dear Irrion, I believe we should take this to the bed room. Don't you agree?"

He smiled and replied, "That does seem like the best place for it."

ooc: Np