The passing of her apprentice affected Jupiter severely but she did not allow it to consume her. She trusted that Dhea was now one with the Force and she dedicated her time to becoming more attuned to its powers and influence. Master Windu grew concerned with the amount of time Jupiter locked herself away for so he went to check on her progress. The council had wanted to give her a new apprentice but for once, he had strongly objected much to the surprise of his fellow Jedi Masters.

He knew Jupiter very well and would only openly rebel if they tried to give her a new padawan and when Master Yoda supported his reasons, the idea was passed over. "Jupiter, open this door immediately." He ordered, standing outside her room where she had not emerged from in over three days. Inside he heard a rustle of movement before finally, the door slid open. His eyes widened in shock, staring at Jupiter in alarm.

Her burns were more severe than he imagined. Obi-Wan had reported that she had refused treatment and Master Windu had assumed it was because they were minor, however these were not injuries that should be dismissed. They were angry red and blistering, running from her fingers all the way up her next on her left side, creeping up her face and creased over her eye, hindering her sight.

"You must go to the medical bay immediately." He spoke finally, recovering from his shock as Jupiter looked up at him.

"I want to keep the scars, Maser. They serve as a lesson and a reminder to me." She answered however Master Windu ignored her, reaching in and pulled her from her room.

"I do not believe I implied this was up for negotiation. Come with me." He ordered and Jupiter had no choice but to stride along with him. Windu's concern for her deepened drastically, glancing down to her. She did not look grieved or depressed, however she did not carry herself in the same way she used to and there was no brightness to her expression. If anything, she looked shallow and empty. "It was not your fault, my old padawan. You must not blame yourself."

"She was so young, master. Of course I blame myself for her death." Sharp eyes looked up at him, glaring slightly before they were quickly averted. "Obi-Wan warned me that I was heading down a dark path but I did not understand what his prediction meant until it was unfolding before my eyes." Gripping her left hand into a tight fist, Jupiter allowed herself to feel as much pain as possible. "I have been meditating ever since my return, attempting to deepen my connection to the Force so that I can find her, but I have not been successful."

"Attachment is forbidden in our Order, Jupiter." Windu reminded her sharply as they stepped into an elevator to head straight for the medical wing. "You grew too close to your apprentice and now your mind is clouded because of your emotions. The death of Padawan Dhea was a tragedy but you cannot allow it to take control, it will lead you to the Dark Side of the Force if you are not more careful."

"I think you underestimate my strength and resilience, master." Jupiter murmured darkly, glaring directly ahead of her. "I do not grieve, I have indeed moved on, I merely wish to make myself stronger so that it will never happen again. I refuse to be the cause of someone's demise, I am better than that." Sighing with slight exasperation, Master Windu regarded his former apprentice carefully. He worried that the desire for power would corrupt her and lead her somewhere that would end in her own destruction but he seemed unable to communicate that across to her.

"Jupiter…" Reaching out he placed a hand on her shoulder, halting in place and Jupiter blinked, turning around to look at him in surprise and slight confusion. "The strength of one individual is never enough to save the universe. That is why we Jedi work together, only by becoming one will we achieve true strength." Master Windu locked eyes with Jupiter, trying to make her understand. "Depend on others a little more often. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, however trying to fight alone will end in your own annihilation." Jupiter's eyes widened slightly, stunned by her master's words before slowly, she felt a warmth ease through her and she gasped, sensing Master Qui-Gon nearby.

He did not materialise, however she knew he was close. She could just feel it and suddenly, it were as if a light had blossomed inside her, chasing away the threatening grip of the Dark Side that had attempted to work its way into her mind and soul. Bowing her head, Jupiter reached out and curled her fingers into Windu's sleeve, holding onto him for a little support as the comforting presence of loved ones began to surround her. "Even now you still teach me, master. Forgive me, I shall try to do better." She murmured softly and when she lifted her head, Master Windu was relieved to see a gentle smile which reflected in her eyes.

"One never stops learning, even I learn a thing or two from time to time." He teased seriously but he smirked, giving Jupiter a nod before he escorted her to the medical wing. The medical droids did their best to heal her, however by refusing treatment for such a long time already had left its marks on Jupiter's skin. They were able to completely restore the skin of her face and the majority of her neck and shoulder, however some scars remained like angry red and white snakes down her arm. "Are you certain there is nothing more you can do?" Master Windu questioned, frowning in concern for his old apprentice as she inspected the scars closely.

"Unfortunately our technology has not yet advanced enough to treat such severe burns. They will fade in time but not completely disappear." The droid answered. Standing up on her feet Jupiter turned around, drawing herself up and briefly, Windu saw a glimmer of her former self in her eyes.

"It's alright, I am comfortable with them. I'll accept them as a reminder of my weakness so that I may never fall back into the same darkness again." She announced, beginning to walk forwards. As she passed Jupiter thanked the medical droids for their help then stopped before her master, meeting his gaze evenly. "What can I do for the Council, master? Please, send me where I can be of use." She requested with a sureness to her tone.

"I was hoping you'd ask." Windu admitted with a smirk before gesturing that she should follow. "Before you go, however, I have something for you." Reaching behind him Master Windu drew a lightsaber from his belt and held it out to Jupiter who tensed slightly, blinking at it in silence. "A note was found among her possessions. Your padawan requested that if she should ever perish, her lightsaber be passed along to her master. It is yours now." Nodding her head in understanding Jupiter reached out and took it, brushing her thumb over the black hilt before exhaling slowly.

"Thank you master." She felt an odd sense of comfort as she held the lightsaber, almost as if Dhea's spirit was connected to it and by holding it, Jupiter felt closer to her immensely. Master Windu gave her the orders from the Council concerning her next mission and Jupiter promised that she would return successful. Before she left, however, she returned to her room and opened the single glass display case that she had, placing Dhea's lightsaber inside. She did not want to use it in battle in case she lost it, so she placed it where she could return to it after every mission and think of all the times she had spent with her clumsy yet endearing apprentice. "I'll carry your life with me, Dhea. All of your hopes, aspirations and dreams. I'll become a more worthy master so that when my time comes, I can look you in the eye without fear of seeing your disappointment." She murmured softly, brushing her fingers of the lightsaber one last time before turning away.