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.
