Chapter 4

Lina was confused when they didn't stay in the inner rim. They were in lightspeed for almost an hour. When they finally landed Jahari and Master Vos stayed in the ship. Lina looked to Master Mundi confused. He caught her look but didn't answer her. When they stepped out of the ship the planet was cold, snow and ice covered the ground. The wind seemed to howl her name. She was suddenly grateful for the thick cloak her master had made her put on before they left.

Master Mundi gestured for Lina to follow him. Lina became suddenly nervous. She only now realized her journey was going to be different from Jahari's. Lina struggled to walk even with the traction on her black boots, but Master Mundi looked as if he had no trouble. They stopped at the foot of a hill. Master Mundi suddenly crouched down and brushed the snow away to reveal a large flat stone imprinted with the symbol of the Jedi Order.

"Stand here," Mundi instructed. Lina stepped on top of the stone, she shivered but not because of the cold. She could feel the force running through this place. Master Mundi walked a good six feet behind her. She looked over her shoulder to see him standing on a stone similar to hers only bigger. A sharp tingle raced in her veins. She felt the force like never before. She smelled citrus, and mint, she also smelled a sweet, sickly scent. It almost smelled like flowers. A warm feeling, like sunlight, spilled over her face and shoulders. It was pure light side energy raining over her.

"Help me open the door Lina." Ki- Adi said. Lina was confused for a second, but then she concentrated. Indeed there was a door somewhere in front of her. She closed her eyes and relaxed. She felt their energies merge and she felt something click. Her eyes shot open and the hill in front of them opened.

Mundi's hand was suddenly on her shoulder. They walked inside the doorway. It revealed a spiral stone staircase. They descended. Lina walked down into the carved cavern, Mundi followed. At the foot of the staircase there was a giant room. The floor was hard wood, pillars led up into darkness, the roof was too high to be seen. A door way was carved on the other end of the long room.

Lina felt cautious now. The warm feeling had disappeared, what was left was the smell of ozone and dirt.

"What is this place?"

"Here you will face your deepest fears, Lina. Hopefully you will defeat them."

"And If I do not Master?"

"I will be waiting here all the same. Trust the force Lina, it will lead you to me once again."

Lina stripped off the cloak leaving her in her chestnut and onyx robes. She walked to the doorway but did not pass through. She turned to look at Master Mundi. He gave her an encouraging nod. She suddenly ran at him and hugged him. He held her tightly, then let go. Nothing was said, nothing had to be. Lina bowed to him and walked into the unknown.