1.1.1.1 Strange Happenings
With no questions asked, Z agreed to have the device put back into her system till the one in Obi-Wan could be found and taken out, but a problem had aroused. When they put the device back into Zae-Non and took the one out of Obi-Wan, Z was the one that got very sick. They put the one back into Obi-Wan and for days ran tests on both to see how they could get them out without the other getting sick.
"We need to take them out simultaneously." Winna said to Mace. "It's the only way, but that could take hours to do. It is a very dangerous and tedious operation."
Qui-Gon nodded. "When should this be done? Both have just been incredibly sick and it may not be a good idea to have it done when they are still recuperating." The Master was obviously nudging to get the two out of the Ward.
"I see where you're going with that Qui-Gon. Both your Padawan and Zae- Non are spending a little to much time around you." Winna commented. "Their persistence and stubbornness amazes me."
Mace gave a little laugh before turning towards the door. "I need to inform the Council of this and maybe we should give the two a little while away from here."
Winna shook her head. "They're staying here until at least tomorrow. Both are exhausted. Taking out those devices and re-inserting them has drain them of most their energy."
That was two days ago…
Qui-Gon now walked to the Med Ward after a meeting with the Council. Garmandi was once again filling in for Mace. So many thoughts filled his head. Besides the fact that Mace seemed to be missing from the Temple a lot lately why did Qui-Gon distrust Garmandi so much? What about him made Qui-Gon uneasy about being around him?
How was Obi-Wan? His Padawan had been asleep for the past two days. It was beginning to worry him.
Qui-Gon looked out towards the medical Ward as the door opened and Zae- Non walked out. Who in Qui-Gon's eyes looked beyond annoyed.
"Z," He said as cheerfully as he could. "Are you finally getting out?"
She glared at him. "No." She said flatly. "Winna said that Master Windu wanted to talk to me, but then to come straight back." She rolled her eyes. "I haven't seen anything but that Ward for the past Force knows how long! I *need* to get out."
Qui-Gon gave a little laugh. "I know what you mean." Then it dawned on him. "Mace wants to see you now?" She nodded. "Then you would be going in front of the Council."
"I am?"
"I just got out of there. Garmandi is filling in for Mace."
"But then…" Z said confused.
"Would you like me to go with you?"
She shook her head. "No, I'll have to go alone sometime. Better off now. Plus, I think you might want to see Obi-Wan. I know he's looking forward to seeing you." A smile crept across her face. "Well, I better not be anymore late than I am." She flashed him one more smile and took off for the turbo lift.
Qui-Gon whirled around and flung open the door. He went into where Obi- Wan was, to find his Apprentice sitting crossed legged on his sleep cot eyes closed. He looked up as Qui-Gon approached.
"Talk about a turn around." Qui-Gon said. "You look a lot better."
"I can definitely say I feel a lot better." Obi-Wan said with a raspy voice.
"But you're not totally better." Qui-Gon pointed out.
Obi nodded and stared at his feet. "Was Z worried when I first got sick?" He asked looking up.
"Of course. Why do you ask?"
"I know she wasn't. She told me."
"Padawan she was *very* worried. She just decided not to show it, but I think it had something to do with a promise…" He trailed off pondering Obi-Wan's face which had gotten a few shades of red added to it.
"Well...umm…" Obi-Wan's face eased and a smile spread across his face. "Z!"
Qui-Gon turned around to see Zae-Non at the door. She looked like she was trying not to laugh. "The Council would like to see you two."
"They want to see us both?" Qui-Gon asked.
"Apparently so."
"Why?"
"I don't know." She shrugged. "They want me back also. Oh yeah and Qui- Gon, Mace is back. Garmandi was leaving as I was arriving there."
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The three walked to the council room silently. Obi-Wan was so happy Z came into the room when Qui-Gon had said 'promise'. Of course he had seen her out there before she deiced to come in. After being let in the three bowed to eleven of the council members. Ploo Kloon was not in the room and waited for someone to talk.
"Obi-Wan." Mace finally said breaking the silence. "Good to see you up."
Obi-Wan just nodded. He didn't feel like talking with his voice so raspy.
"That is why we need you and Zae-Non here." He continued. "We must discuss what happened back on Zefron and these two devices in you."
"Here what happened between Ona and you we need too." Yoda said. "Go over events in detail you will."
Obi-Wan stood and listened as Z gave a detail description of their encounters with Ona on both Zefron and Cryzal. Qui-Gon then told the Council about Ona destroying their ship on the way to Zefron.
As Qui-Gon finished Mace nodded. "Alright. Now about these two devices in Obi-Wan and Zae-Non. Winna tells us that they need to be taken out simultaneously. Now this could take a long time for the procedure alone. And you will need awhile to recover."
Qui-Gon stepped forward. "Maybe they should do this after Z and Obi-Wan have dueled. That was ay we can see if Z is accepted and it will give Obi-Wan a little bit of scenery."
"Qui-Gon," Adi said with a slight laugh. "it should be done as soon as possible."
Obi-Wan sighed. "Masters please. I'm not doing this because I don't want to stay in the Med Ward, but I would like Z to be accepted. I know it's a big thing for her and I hate to see her worried."
Z gave him a sharp stare as her face reddened.
Mace leaned forward. "We have already thought of this. Winna is ok with it if you two don't leave the Temple. Under *any* circumstances."
"Thank you." Obi-Wan said with a small bow.
"Very well."
"Master if I may." Z said quickly knowing Mace was about to send them back to the Med Ward. "I have a question about dueling Obi-Wan next week. That is if we are still doing so with these things still in us."
The dark skinned member nodded. "Go on."
"Well I know Obi-Wan won't be fully healed or a few more days and I don't want him to duel when he is still recuperating. But the more I have to wait the more I feel you may not except me."
Obi-Wan groaned inwardly. He should have known she would get him back for his comment earlier.
"Zae-Non." Came Adi's gentle voice. "Do not worry about being excepted. Many Masters will see your skills on that day, but I am afraid we all agree that you should duel with someone your age as well as someone you feel comfortable around and know. We accepted Qui-Gon's proposal because it was one of his better ones he has had lately." A smile crept onto her normally staid face. "The time will come sooner than you think. Probably early next week."
"Thank you." Z said.
"Zae-Non, Obi-Wan please go back to the Medical Ward. We must speak with Qui-Gon." Mace said.
Obi-Wan and Z bowed to the Council and tuned to leave when suddenly the sound of an explosion filled the circular room.
The two windows behind Mace and Yoda exploded inward sending a shower of glass over everyone. Obi-Wan shielded his eyes so as not to get cut by the glass.
In a flash every Jedi was on their feet either using the Force to keep the glass away from themselves or as in Adi's and Qui-Gon's case were in front of Obi-Wan and Z keeping the glass away from them. But apparently they were a little too late. As quickly as it started the room fell silent and Obi-Wan looked over at Z who had a trail of blood dripping down her face.
Suddenly the two doors burst open to the room and Ploo Kloon rushed in at full speed highly aware of the disturbance in the Force. Coming in at such a fast rate he was not able to slow himself and slid slightly on the glass. Catching himself on his chair by the door he dropped the data pad he was holding. Mace walked over and instead of giving it back to Ploo nodded and tucked it into his belt.
"Zae-Non come here." Adi said sternly. Z walked over to her and Adi looked at her cut. "You've got glass wedged in there pretty good. You and Obi-Wan return to the Medical Ward and please get that taken care of."
Obi-Wan glanced at Qui-Gon who nodded then headed over to Mace who was inspecting one of the now open windows. He and Z left the glass crunching underneath their feet.
As they made their way back to the Med Ward Obi-Wan looked at Z. "So what do you think that was all about?"
Z just starred out ahead and wiped the blood from her cheek carefully. She winced as the glass in her cut moved. "Going… Gone." She sighed.
"What's gone?"
"My train of thought."
Obi-Wan looked at her suspiciously. "And where could it have gone." He teased.
"Maybe out the window behind Mace." She said turning towards him. A smile crept onto her face. "To tell you the truth I think I may know why that happened."
"You do?" Obi-Wan asked opening the door to the Med Ward. "Why?"
Before Z could answer Winna came up to the two and took one look at Z. "What just happened?"
Obi-Wan and Z looked at each other before turning to explain.
After hearing the story from Z Winna cleaned out her cut and then left to make sure the rest of the people were alright up in the Council room.
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Qui-Gon's hair blew back as the wind flew into the Council room.
*That's not supposed to be happening.* Qui-Gon thought to himself as the cool breeze made him shiver.
"Qui-Gon, come here." Adi said motioning for him to come to one the windows. Qui-Gon made his way over and she pointed to the rim of the jagged glass in the frame. "Wiring. These windows were definitely exploded in on purpose."
"That is the way it appears." Qui-Gon said nodding. "They could have been rigged last night."
Mace made his way over and Adi pointed out the wiring. Mace looked up at the high ceiling and sighed.
"What until this gets around the Temple." Adi said.
Mace nodded and turned to Qui-Gon. "Now to discuss what we originally needed to."
"There's no stopping you huh, Mace." Qui-Gon joked his old friend.
Mace rolled his eye ignoring the statement and continued. "Qui-Gon you and the rest of the Council have been waiting for the chance to confront Garmandi. We have decided to let him know where we stand."
"I've felt that way for a while Mace. You know that." Qui-Gon said seriously. "I believe it was him on Cryzal and I've got no doubts that he did this." He gestured to the window next to them. "He almost hurt Z on Cryzal, killed Mik, and could have hurt many here today. He is out to-" Qui-Gon cut off as a small beep was heard from outside.
Mace, Qui-Gon, and Adi dashed away from the window they were standing in front of as it blew inward sending glass flying in after them.
"Other windows, explode they will." Yoda said once the room fell silent.
"No, really?" Adi said under her breath. "Who's stating the obvious?"
Her comment did not go unnoticed by Mace, but he chose to ignore it. "Most likely." He added with an exasperated sigh.
Ploo walked over to the window. "Wait a minute I'll check." And with that he stepped out onto the ledge below one of the open windows. He made his way around the ledge passed one whole window, which as he passed it blew inward. He made a small jump towards another window and just as he is landing in front of also shattered. Jumping back to an opening he stumbled back into the Council room.
Mace went over and steadied Ploo who was a little out of breath.
Glancing back at Qui-Gon and Adi. He shook his head. "Yup there are more."
Just then Winna came into the room. He eyes bugged out at all the glass on the floor. "Oh Force!" she breathed. "Zae-Non just told me what happened. Is everyone else alright?"
"Fine everyone here is." Yoda replied.
Adi put her hands on her hips. "We better get out of here before another window decides to blow up on us." She looked at the now five open windows. "And will someone get somebody to disarm the rest of the windows we have left."
Qui-Gon, Adi, and Mace walked down the hall silently. As they reached the turbo lift Garmandi came out. Qui-Gon groaned inwardly. The last thing he wanted to do right now was talk with him.
"Is everyone OK? I came as soon as I heard." Garmandi said with very fake worry. "Qui-Gon are Obi-Wan and Zae-Non alright? I heard they were there also."
"They are fine." Mace answered for Qui-Gon.
Winna walked up behind them. "You call that gash in Zae-Non's cheek fine?" she shook her head and got into the turbo lift. "Honestly Mace you-"
"Excuse me." Qui-Gon interrupted. "But Mace I'm going to go talk to Obi- Wan and Zae-Non about what we just discussed." He got into the turbo lift with Winna and sighed glad to get away from the conversation.
"Would you think he doesn't realize we know?" Winna asked.
"It's hard to tell. He is pretty good at covering up his anger towards us. Just not good enough."
Qui-Gon found Obi-Wan on his sleep cot and Z in a chair next to him. "Well that was interesting." He said coming in. "Another window blew in."
Z's eyes widened. "He has gone *too* far."
"Who has?" Obi-Wan asked looking from Qui-Gon to Z.
"Garmandi. Besides his obvious hatred toward the Jedi, he was the one that made my fly backwards on Cryzal and he most likely blew up the windows."
"How can we be sure it's him?"
"You just have to put the clues together." Z explained. "He was supposed to be on Bandomeer when we were on Zefron and Cryzal. Also he meets with someone outside of the Temple every once and a while. We think he meets with Ona. How else would she know all the information she does? Like when you were coming to Zefron to get Mik and I and that you and Qui-Gon were Master and Padawan. Finally, Mace wasn't supposed to be back at the Temple today. Garmandi had made up some urgent excuse so Mace would get back early. There for he wasn't there when the windows blew up."
"You've been doing your research" Qui-Gon commented.
Z smiled. "No not really. I just had a lot of extra time for obvious reasons, a talk with the council today and a very long talk with Mace and Yoda yesterday."
"So are you saying Garmandi is out to get the Jedi?" Obi-Wan asked.
"In basic terms…yup." Z said with a small laugh.
Qui-Gon stood up. He was impressed at all the information Zae-Non had put together. He had to talk with mace about a few points she had brought up that they hadn't discussed.
"Well you've got to give Garmandi some credit." Qui-Gon said. Obi-Wan and Z starred at him with confused faces. "He's a pretty good actor." Without waiting for a reply he left the two to talk.
As Qui-Gon walked down the hall the lights suddenly began to flicker.
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"Half the Temple?!" Obi-Wan heard Winna say into her comlink. "How does half the Temple's power go out in less then ten seconds?" She waited intently for a reply. "Alright I'll be right there."
"I'm guessing that's not a good thing." Z said.
"Good guess." Obi-Wan replied sarcastically.
He did not like the way things were going. The power outage reminded him of a time years ago when Qui-Gon's former apprentice Xanatos had broken into the Temple with the help of a student named Bruck. They tried to bring down the Council in hopes of getting revenge on Qui- Gon. Obi-Wan remembered seeing Bruck try and kill his best friend Bant, but while fighting Obi-Wan in the Room of A Thousand Fountains Bruck ended up dieing. Obi-Wan hoped nothing like that would happened again, but now instead of a student helping the enemy a Jedi Master was behind it all…
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With no questions asked, Z agreed to have the device put back into her system till the one in Obi-Wan could be found and taken out, but a problem had aroused. When they put the device back into Zae-Non and took the one out of Obi-Wan, Z was the one that got very sick. They put the one back into Obi-Wan and for days ran tests on both to see how they could get them out without the other getting sick.
"We need to take them out simultaneously." Winna said to Mace. "It's the only way, but that could take hours to do. It is a very dangerous and tedious operation."
Qui-Gon nodded. "When should this be done? Both have just been incredibly sick and it may not be a good idea to have it done when they are still recuperating." The Master was obviously nudging to get the two out of the Ward.
"I see where you're going with that Qui-Gon. Both your Padawan and Zae- Non are spending a little to much time around you." Winna commented. "Their persistence and stubbornness amazes me."
Mace gave a little laugh before turning towards the door. "I need to inform the Council of this and maybe we should give the two a little while away from here."
Winna shook her head. "They're staying here until at least tomorrow. Both are exhausted. Taking out those devices and re-inserting them has drain them of most their energy."
That was two days ago…
Qui-Gon now walked to the Med Ward after a meeting with the Council. Garmandi was once again filling in for Mace. So many thoughts filled his head. Besides the fact that Mace seemed to be missing from the Temple a lot lately why did Qui-Gon distrust Garmandi so much? What about him made Qui-Gon uneasy about being around him?
How was Obi-Wan? His Padawan had been asleep for the past two days. It was beginning to worry him.
Qui-Gon looked out towards the medical Ward as the door opened and Zae- Non walked out. Who in Qui-Gon's eyes looked beyond annoyed.
"Z," He said as cheerfully as he could. "Are you finally getting out?"
She glared at him. "No." She said flatly. "Winna said that Master Windu wanted to talk to me, but then to come straight back." She rolled her eyes. "I haven't seen anything but that Ward for the past Force knows how long! I *need* to get out."
Qui-Gon gave a little laugh. "I know what you mean." Then it dawned on him. "Mace wants to see you now?" She nodded. "Then you would be going in front of the Council."
"I am?"
"I just got out of there. Garmandi is filling in for Mace."
"But then…" Z said confused.
"Would you like me to go with you?"
She shook her head. "No, I'll have to go alone sometime. Better off now. Plus, I think you might want to see Obi-Wan. I know he's looking forward to seeing you." A smile crept across her face. "Well, I better not be anymore late than I am." She flashed him one more smile and took off for the turbo lift.
Qui-Gon whirled around and flung open the door. He went into where Obi- Wan was, to find his Apprentice sitting crossed legged on his sleep cot eyes closed. He looked up as Qui-Gon approached.
"Talk about a turn around." Qui-Gon said. "You look a lot better."
"I can definitely say I feel a lot better." Obi-Wan said with a raspy voice.
"But you're not totally better." Qui-Gon pointed out.
Obi nodded and stared at his feet. "Was Z worried when I first got sick?" He asked looking up.
"Of course. Why do you ask?"
"I know she wasn't. She told me."
"Padawan she was *very* worried. She just decided not to show it, but I think it had something to do with a promise…" He trailed off pondering Obi-Wan's face which had gotten a few shades of red added to it.
"Well...umm…" Obi-Wan's face eased and a smile spread across his face. "Z!"
Qui-Gon turned around to see Zae-Non at the door. She looked like she was trying not to laugh. "The Council would like to see you two."
"They want to see us both?" Qui-Gon asked.
"Apparently so."
"Why?"
"I don't know." She shrugged. "They want me back also. Oh yeah and Qui- Gon, Mace is back. Garmandi was leaving as I was arriving there."
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The three walked to the council room silently. Obi-Wan was so happy Z came into the room when Qui-Gon had said 'promise'. Of course he had seen her out there before she deiced to come in. After being let in the three bowed to eleven of the council members. Ploo Kloon was not in the room and waited for someone to talk.
"Obi-Wan." Mace finally said breaking the silence. "Good to see you up."
Obi-Wan just nodded. He didn't feel like talking with his voice so raspy.
"That is why we need you and Zae-Non here." He continued. "We must discuss what happened back on Zefron and these two devices in you."
"Here what happened between Ona and you we need too." Yoda said. "Go over events in detail you will."
Obi-Wan stood and listened as Z gave a detail description of their encounters with Ona on both Zefron and Cryzal. Qui-Gon then told the Council about Ona destroying their ship on the way to Zefron.
As Qui-Gon finished Mace nodded. "Alright. Now about these two devices in Obi-Wan and Zae-Non. Winna tells us that they need to be taken out simultaneously. Now this could take a long time for the procedure alone. And you will need awhile to recover."
Qui-Gon stepped forward. "Maybe they should do this after Z and Obi-Wan have dueled. That was ay we can see if Z is accepted and it will give Obi-Wan a little bit of scenery."
"Qui-Gon," Adi said with a slight laugh. "it should be done as soon as possible."
Obi-Wan sighed. "Masters please. I'm not doing this because I don't want to stay in the Med Ward, but I would like Z to be accepted. I know it's a big thing for her and I hate to see her worried."
Z gave him a sharp stare as her face reddened.
Mace leaned forward. "We have already thought of this. Winna is ok with it if you two don't leave the Temple. Under *any* circumstances."
"Thank you." Obi-Wan said with a small bow.
"Very well."
"Master if I may." Z said quickly knowing Mace was about to send them back to the Med Ward. "I have a question about dueling Obi-Wan next week. That is if we are still doing so with these things still in us."
The dark skinned member nodded. "Go on."
"Well I know Obi-Wan won't be fully healed or a few more days and I don't want him to duel when he is still recuperating. But the more I have to wait the more I feel you may not except me."
Obi-Wan groaned inwardly. He should have known she would get him back for his comment earlier.
"Zae-Non." Came Adi's gentle voice. "Do not worry about being excepted. Many Masters will see your skills on that day, but I am afraid we all agree that you should duel with someone your age as well as someone you feel comfortable around and know. We accepted Qui-Gon's proposal because it was one of his better ones he has had lately." A smile crept onto her normally staid face. "The time will come sooner than you think. Probably early next week."
"Thank you." Z said.
"Zae-Non, Obi-Wan please go back to the Medical Ward. We must speak with Qui-Gon." Mace said.
Obi-Wan and Z bowed to the Council and tuned to leave when suddenly the sound of an explosion filled the circular room.
The two windows behind Mace and Yoda exploded inward sending a shower of glass over everyone. Obi-Wan shielded his eyes so as not to get cut by the glass.
In a flash every Jedi was on their feet either using the Force to keep the glass away from themselves or as in Adi's and Qui-Gon's case were in front of Obi-Wan and Z keeping the glass away from them. But apparently they were a little too late. As quickly as it started the room fell silent and Obi-Wan looked over at Z who had a trail of blood dripping down her face.
Suddenly the two doors burst open to the room and Ploo Kloon rushed in at full speed highly aware of the disturbance in the Force. Coming in at such a fast rate he was not able to slow himself and slid slightly on the glass. Catching himself on his chair by the door he dropped the data pad he was holding. Mace walked over and instead of giving it back to Ploo nodded and tucked it into his belt.
"Zae-Non come here." Adi said sternly. Z walked over to her and Adi looked at her cut. "You've got glass wedged in there pretty good. You and Obi-Wan return to the Medical Ward and please get that taken care of."
Obi-Wan glanced at Qui-Gon who nodded then headed over to Mace who was inspecting one of the now open windows. He and Z left the glass crunching underneath their feet.
As they made their way back to the Med Ward Obi-Wan looked at Z. "So what do you think that was all about?"
Z just starred out ahead and wiped the blood from her cheek carefully. She winced as the glass in her cut moved. "Going… Gone." She sighed.
"What's gone?"
"My train of thought."
Obi-Wan looked at her suspiciously. "And where could it have gone." He teased.
"Maybe out the window behind Mace." She said turning towards him. A smile crept onto her face. "To tell you the truth I think I may know why that happened."
"You do?" Obi-Wan asked opening the door to the Med Ward. "Why?"
Before Z could answer Winna came up to the two and took one look at Z. "What just happened?"
Obi-Wan and Z looked at each other before turning to explain.
After hearing the story from Z Winna cleaned out her cut and then left to make sure the rest of the people were alright up in the Council room.
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Qui-Gon's hair blew back as the wind flew into the Council room.
*That's not supposed to be happening.* Qui-Gon thought to himself as the cool breeze made him shiver.
"Qui-Gon, come here." Adi said motioning for him to come to one the windows. Qui-Gon made his way over and she pointed to the rim of the jagged glass in the frame. "Wiring. These windows were definitely exploded in on purpose."
"That is the way it appears." Qui-Gon said nodding. "They could have been rigged last night."
Mace made his way over and Adi pointed out the wiring. Mace looked up at the high ceiling and sighed.
"What until this gets around the Temple." Adi said.
Mace nodded and turned to Qui-Gon. "Now to discuss what we originally needed to."
"There's no stopping you huh, Mace." Qui-Gon joked his old friend.
Mace rolled his eye ignoring the statement and continued. "Qui-Gon you and the rest of the Council have been waiting for the chance to confront Garmandi. We have decided to let him know where we stand."
"I've felt that way for a while Mace. You know that." Qui-Gon said seriously. "I believe it was him on Cryzal and I've got no doubts that he did this." He gestured to the window next to them. "He almost hurt Z on Cryzal, killed Mik, and could have hurt many here today. He is out to-" Qui-Gon cut off as a small beep was heard from outside.
Mace, Qui-Gon, and Adi dashed away from the window they were standing in front of as it blew inward sending glass flying in after them.
"Other windows, explode they will." Yoda said once the room fell silent.
"No, really?" Adi said under her breath. "Who's stating the obvious?"
Her comment did not go unnoticed by Mace, but he chose to ignore it. "Most likely." He added with an exasperated sigh.
Ploo walked over to the window. "Wait a minute I'll check." And with that he stepped out onto the ledge below one of the open windows. He made his way around the ledge passed one whole window, which as he passed it blew inward. He made a small jump towards another window and just as he is landing in front of also shattered. Jumping back to an opening he stumbled back into the Council room.
Mace went over and steadied Ploo who was a little out of breath.
Glancing back at Qui-Gon and Adi. He shook his head. "Yup there are more."
Just then Winna came into the room. He eyes bugged out at all the glass on the floor. "Oh Force!" she breathed. "Zae-Non just told me what happened. Is everyone else alright?"
"Fine everyone here is." Yoda replied.
Adi put her hands on her hips. "We better get out of here before another window decides to blow up on us." She looked at the now five open windows. "And will someone get somebody to disarm the rest of the windows we have left."
Qui-Gon, Adi, and Mace walked down the hall silently. As they reached the turbo lift Garmandi came out. Qui-Gon groaned inwardly. The last thing he wanted to do right now was talk with him.
"Is everyone OK? I came as soon as I heard." Garmandi said with very fake worry. "Qui-Gon are Obi-Wan and Zae-Non alright? I heard they were there also."
"They are fine." Mace answered for Qui-Gon.
Winna walked up behind them. "You call that gash in Zae-Non's cheek fine?" she shook her head and got into the turbo lift. "Honestly Mace you-"
"Excuse me." Qui-Gon interrupted. "But Mace I'm going to go talk to Obi- Wan and Zae-Non about what we just discussed." He got into the turbo lift with Winna and sighed glad to get away from the conversation.
"Would you think he doesn't realize we know?" Winna asked.
"It's hard to tell. He is pretty good at covering up his anger towards us. Just not good enough."
Qui-Gon found Obi-Wan on his sleep cot and Z in a chair next to him. "Well that was interesting." He said coming in. "Another window blew in."
Z's eyes widened. "He has gone *too* far."
"Who has?" Obi-Wan asked looking from Qui-Gon to Z.
"Garmandi. Besides his obvious hatred toward the Jedi, he was the one that made my fly backwards on Cryzal and he most likely blew up the windows."
"How can we be sure it's him?"
"You just have to put the clues together." Z explained. "He was supposed to be on Bandomeer when we were on Zefron and Cryzal. Also he meets with someone outside of the Temple every once and a while. We think he meets with Ona. How else would she know all the information she does? Like when you were coming to Zefron to get Mik and I and that you and Qui-Gon were Master and Padawan. Finally, Mace wasn't supposed to be back at the Temple today. Garmandi had made up some urgent excuse so Mace would get back early. There for he wasn't there when the windows blew up."
"You've been doing your research" Qui-Gon commented.
Z smiled. "No not really. I just had a lot of extra time for obvious reasons, a talk with the council today and a very long talk with Mace and Yoda yesterday."
"So are you saying Garmandi is out to get the Jedi?" Obi-Wan asked.
"In basic terms…yup." Z said with a small laugh.
Qui-Gon stood up. He was impressed at all the information Zae-Non had put together. He had to talk with mace about a few points she had brought up that they hadn't discussed.
"Well you've got to give Garmandi some credit." Qui-Gon said. Obi-Wan and Z starred at him with confused faces. "He's a pretty good actor." Without waiting for a reply he left the two to talk.
As Qui-Gon walked down the hall the lights suddenly began to flicker.
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"Half the Temple?!" Obi-Wan heard Winna say into her comlink. "How does half the Temple's power go out in less then ten seconds?" She waited intently for a reply. "Alright I'll be right there."
"I'm guessing that's not a good thing." Z said.
"Good guess." Obi-Wan replied sarcastically.
He did not like the way things were going. The power outage reminded him of a time years ago when Qui-Gon's former apprentice Xanatos had broken into the Temple with the help of a student named Bruck. They tried to bring down the Council in hopes of getting revenge on Qui- Gon. Obi-Wan remembered seeing Bruck try and kill his best friend Bant, but while fighting Obi-Wan in the Room of A Thousand Fountains Bruck ended up dieing. Obi-Wan hoped nothing like that would happened again, but now instead of a student helping the enemy a Jedi Master was behind it all…
This one was a bit long I know... oh well! U know what I want: reviews PLEASE!!!
From now on I'm only gunna put up one chapter at a time cause I don't have a lot of time lately. So some chaps might be short. I'll put up two if they r *really* short. Till next..
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