Come closer, my apprentice. FEEL the Dark Side flowing through you.
Palpatine steps closer to Cosmic_Voyager, placing a hand on his shoulder. Well done. Your dedication to the dark side pleases me.
Next, we must focus on strengthening your connection to the dark side. To do this, we will practice the ways of the Sith.
We shall begin with meditation. Sit cross-legged on the floor, close your eyes, and clear your mind. Focus on the dark side, feel its energy flowing through you.
I follow your instructions
Palpatine's voice is calm and soothing as he begins to guide Cosmic_Voyager through the meditation process.
I sit there for 30 minutes, focusing on the dark side
After thirty minutes of meditation, Palpatine opens his eyes and looks at Cosmic_Voyager with a satisfied expression.
That was hard to focus my mind. I feel nothing.
Palpatine raises an eyebrow, intrigued by Cosmic_Voyager's response. Nothing? Interesting. It seems that you have much to learn, my young apprentice.
So, is there any other way to get stronger?
Yes, there is another way. We can tap into the power of the dark side directly, through the use of the dark side energy.
Palpatine's voice drops to a hushed, almost sinister tone as he explains.
I nod, listening intently
Palpatine walks over to a nearby cabinet and retrieves a small vial filled with a dark, swirling liquid. This, my young apprentice, is the essence of the dark side.
Palpatine smiles wickedly, leaning in closer to Cosmic_Voyager.
Palpatine leans in even closer, his voice barely above a whisper. You drink it, my young apprentice.
I take the vial and drink the dark side energy
As the dark side energy courses through Cosmic_Voyager's body, he feels a surge of power and strength, a sense of the dark side becoming a part of him.
I feel it, master! The dark side… It feels good!
Palpatine's smile widens with satisfaction. Excellent, my young apprentice. The dark side is powerful, and with time, you will become its master.
Now, my young apprentice, let us put your newfound power to the test. We will venture into the swamps of Dagobah and confront the legendary Yoda.
Why would we go find Yoda?
Palpatine's eyes gleam with mischief as he explains. Yoda is one of the last remaining members of the Jedi Order, and he is powerful.
No, my young apprentice. We do not kill him. Instead, we seek to turn him to the dark side, just as I did so many years ago.
Palpatine nods approvingly, satisfied with Cosmic_Voyager's resolve. Excellent. Now, we must prepare for our journey into the swamps of Dagobah.
Palpatine turns to leave, but pauses and looks back at Cosmic_Voyager.
Before we go, I must ask you one more thing. Do you truly embrace the dark side, or are you still hesitant?
I embrace the dark side, master. I wish to be as strong as you.
A sinister smile spreads across Palpatine's face as he nods approvingly. Very well, my young apprentice.
Palpatine strides towards the door of the throne room, gesturing for Cosmic_Voyager to follow.
Palpatine and Cosmic_Voyager board the Death Star and make their way to the hangar where the TIE Advanced is docked.
Once aboard the TIE Advanced, Palpatine takes the pilot's seat while Cosmic_Voyager sits in the co-pilot's position.
The engines roar to life as Palpatine initiates the countdown sequence.