Into a Galaxy at War (Sith Warrior Edition)

Spike made his way into the Tomb of Tulak Hord to find the shards that Darth Baras told him about. As he fought his way through shyrak, rebel slaves, and defected soldiers, he found all the shards and returned to Baras. When he did, another acolyte asked him, "You did it, didn't you? You collected the shards and you're returning to Darth Baras."

Spike growled, "Get out of my way."

As the acolyte drew his blade, he said, "I'll take that as a yes."

"You just made the last mistake of your life." Spike said drawing his own blade and attacking.

When the other acolyte was defeated, Spike continued into Baras's chamber, and Baras said, "The prodigal supplicant returns. And with all the shards from the Tomb of Tulak Hord. Superb. It appears your hopes have been dashed Vemrin."

Vemrin scoffed, "Appearances can be deceptive."

"Excuse acolyte Vemrin supplicant, he didn't take too kindly to you sending those novice acolytes after him."

Spike chuckled, "I was just giving him a taste of his own medicine."

Baras looked between the two acolytes, "A great tension boils between you. A great source of emotion to feed on. You both stand on the precipice of being Sith. But only one of you will create your lightsaber in the Tomb of Naga Sadow and serve as my apprentice. I thought it would be you Vemrin, but I've changed my mind."

Vemrin yelled in anger, "What!? But I've done everything you've asked, better than any of the others! The honor should be mine!"

"Don't mind Vemrin master, his whole world's crumbling down on him." Spike said smiling lightly

Baras nodded, "Today Vemrin is every bit your equal, but the Force is stronger with you. It was an easy choice. Vemrin, go wait in my antechamber, this instant!" As Vermin left, Baras explained Spike's final test, "You will go to the forbidden chamber in the Tomb of Naga Sadow. Nobody knows how to get into the chamber, but there was a Twi'lek who was caught breaking in. Use her to get into the forbidden chamber, and take the parts you wish to use for the hilt of your lightsaber from the supply room downstairs."

Spike nodded and headed back downstairs to pick out pieces for the hilt of his lightsabers. He was choosing to become a Marauder, so he'd need two lightsabers. He decided to do something different and grabbed two gauntlets and left the supply room before heading back to where he'd interrogated prisoners. Nash saw him, "Oh, it's you. Right on time. Heard you might become Darth Baras's apprentice. Congratulations if you can get it. I hear you'll be relieving me of this Twi'lek. She's a pain in the neck."

The red Twi'lek said, "I'm a pain in the neck? Says the guy without a shock collar."

"Consider that a going away present. This bruiser is taking you into the tomb where we caught you." Nash told her while handing the shock collar controller to Spike.

Spike thanked Nash and when the Twi'lek was released from her cell, he introduced himself, "My name is Spike, and you are?"

The Twi'lek seemed surprised he was so well mannered, "Name's Vette. Nice to work with you, I guess." Before following Spike towards the Tomb of Naga Sadow. Vette showed Spike the unlocking points hidden around the tomb. But when they got to the entrance of the secret chamber, she looked around, "Here it is, just let me get my bearings."

As Spike waited for Vette to open the chamber, he heard someone sneaking up on him and turned, kicking Vemrin to the ground. "How predictable of you Vemrin. Honestly, I expected better than a simple ambush."

Vemrin growled, "Shut up! I will be Baras's apprentice! I am the essence of what it means to be Sith. Today you will be forgotten, and I will claim what is mine!"

As Vemrin attacked, trying to hold Spike in place with the Force, Spike struggled his way through his grip, quickly overpowering him and getting into range to hit him with his warblade. "Surprised? My hatred for you fuels my power. The more you make me hate you, the stronger I get. But because I pity you, I'll make your end swift."

Vemrin was on the ground panting from exhaustion, "Becoming Baras's apprentice was my destiny. Did I overcome such adversity for nothing?"

Spike growled and said, "Still talking? I'll fix that." before snapping Vemrin's neck with the Force. As Vette was finished opening the door, Spike thanked her. As they went further into the tomb, Spike could feel the Dark Side calling him. He stopped Vette at the entrance to the final chamber, "You stay here, this is for me."

Vette nodded, "Got it boss."

As Spike stepped up to a sarcophagus, he sat down with his legs crossed and meditated. He had swiped some color crystals from dead acolytes on the way here, and focused to make the lightsabers. The pieces of the sabers levitated as they put themselves together before fusing to the gauntlets. After Spike had finished making them, he put the gauntlets on and activated the sabers with the Force. "Perfect, these will be useful."

When Spike returned to Baras, Tremel's daughter stopped him, "You! Murderer! My father was a staunch traditionalist, and he was extremely tough of me. But he's my blood, did you think you could kill him and get away with it?"

Spike rolled his eyes, "Did you ever see a body? I didn't kill him, I just cut off his hand and let Baras believe I killed him. He's alive, but as to where he is, I don't know. Now unless you want to die, get out of my way. If I could defeat your father in a duel, I'd have no trouble against you."

Eskella growled, but then looked like she was deep in thought and bowed, "I'm sorry. You're right, I can sense my father, he is alive. If you ever need my help, I am eternally loyal to you, as a way of thanking you for sparing my father. I await your call master." before leaving.

Baras was pleased, "I see you've constructed your lightsabers. An interesting design indeed, hiding your weapons in plain sight and activating them when nobody expects them, a clever move. Vemrin was not in my chambers as I instructed. I assume he tried to kill you and make his own lightsaber?"

Spike nodded, "He tried and he failed. Vemrin was nothing if not persistent."

Baras chuckled, "Very well, you are now my apprentice. Together we shall strike fear into the hearts of the Empire's enemies. I must inform the Emperor of your progress, and you will take this shuttle pass to the Imperial Capital, Drommund Kass. Be swift my pupil."

Spike nodded, "Thank you master, I will meet you there." before heading towards the shuttle to the Imperial Fleet.