Part 2: The Phoenix Fire The Sith opened his eyes. Strangers had come. Now, he would be able to have his revenge on the Jedi for the decimation of the Sith ranks. He remembered the day he was struck down by Master Yoda. 'I will have my revenge!' He screamed at the Jedi before vanishing. "Today, revenge will be mine!" He cried out laughing. * * * Qui-Gon and Aldrea sat by the lake, staring at the moon. Qui-Gon's arm was around Aldrea's waist, and Aldrea's head rested on Qui-Gon's shoulder. Earlier, Aldrea had confessed her love for him. Qui-Gon was surprised, but he too, admitted that he had loved her. Just then, a loud crash startled them. "Padawan!" Qui-Gon shouted, leaping to his feet and started running towards the camp. Aldrea was hot on his heels. The Jedi arrived in time to see Obi-Wan lying sprawled on the ground, with equipment of all sorts piled around and on top of him. "Padawan, what's going on?" Qui-Gon demanded, glaring at his sheepish Padawan. "I er. tripped?" Obi-Wan grinned sheepishly, pulling himself out of the mess. Aldrea grinned and pulled Qui-Gon away from the mess. "Let him sort it out." She persuaded him. * * * Later that night, Qui-Gon awoke and felt a call towards the forest. Help me. Help me. A disembodied voice called out to him. But another voice, an ancient, silvery voice told him. No, you mustn't go. Qui-Gon got up and pulled on his Jedi robe. He slipped out of the tent and headed towards call. * * * The Sith laughed, knowing that his ruse had worked. "The foolish Jedi is now heading this way. Soon, I will have my revenge on the Jedi!" He laughed before fading into the night. * * * Qui-Gon followed the call to a deserted clearing where he found an abandoned ship. The ship was rather majestic, despite the vines surrounding it. Its name was the Phoenix Fire. Qui-Gon cut away the vines around the door and stepped inside. Suddenly, a bright flash of light assaulted Qui-Gon's eyes. "Argh!" He cried out. The ship shook, sending Qui-Gon to his knees. He had been knocked unconscious. But minutes later, Qui-Gon climbed to his feet. He was possessed by the Sith. * * * Qui-Gon's mind floated in pitch darkness. Where was he? Was he dead? No, this was not death. It was only the veil of unconsciousness. But. A million questions filtered through his mind. Obi-Wan, Aldrea. He could not move, could not help them. * * * Qui-Gon walked back to the camp, only to find Aldrea and Obi-Wan still asleep. He nudged them awake and as they sat up, he told them about the ship. "A way to get off this planet?" Obi-Wan sounded excited. Qui-Gon smiled. Aldrea noticed that something was wrong. Qui-Gon was acting very strangely. * * * Qui-Gon led the two Jedi's to the Phoenix Fire, where the trio started hacking away at the vines and starting up the computer systems. Aldrea was setting the coordinates when Qui-Gon came in. Aldrea was utterly surprised when he grabbed her by her neck. "Qui-Gon. Let me go! What are you doing?" Aldrea cried out. But Qui-Gon just dragged her to the door. Aldrea screamed as Qui-Gon hit her over the head. * * * Qui-Gon drifted in the veil of unconsciousness. He opened his eyes when he heard a faint scream. Aldrea. He thought. But there's nothing I can do for her. * * * Obi-Wan was fixing the inside of the ship's quarters when he heard a scream. He turned around and was horrified at what he saw.