Chapter Eleven: Dangerous Footprints?
Areiminita held in the palm of her hands, the Orb of Understanding covered in a blue cloth. "Jedi Master Qui-Gon. I entrust unto you the duty to protect the Orb of Understanding. But be wary. Only a being with a pure heart, full of love and compassion, may hold the Orb or their soul will be forever lost. There are very beings with those rare qualities. Though I do not doubt that you carry a heart full of love and compassion, I am not willing to take any chances."
"I understand." Qui-Gon replied.
"Then please go to the bounty hunter and get our leader back. This city greatly depends on him."
"I will have him back safe, then."
"Thank you. The Jedi are one of the reasons Shiantar wanted to join the Republic."
"We are only fulfilling our duty."
Areiminita placed the Orb of Understanding upon Qui-Gon's hands. Its power and influence was almost impossible to resist. If used for evil, this Orb could be used as a powerful weapon. The same would be true if used for good. The Orb had already been used for good, but if used for evil, the effects could be devastating.
Qui-Gon left the Light of Shiantar and headed for the dark forest. Night had already fallen on this part of the planet, but Qui-Gon felt the need to go despite the conditions. Three Padawans were left master-less and unwary of the danger that surrounded them.
As he reached the entrance, he saw three sets of footprints which most likely belonged to Obi-Wan, Bant, and Siri. A few meters to the right, there was another set of footprints. These were smaller footprints, either belonging to a child or a species with small feet. From the direction it was headed towards where the three Padawans were located. Qui- Gon felt the need to hurry. The Padawans could be in danger. He ran into the darkness, carrying the Orb in one hand and his other hand ready to reach for his saber.
Areiminita held in the palm of her hands, the Orb of Understanding covered in a blue cloth. "Jedi Master Qui-Gon. I entrust unto you the duty to protect the Orb of Understanding. But be wary. Only a being with a pure heart, full of love and compassion, may hold the Orb or their soul will be forever lost. There are very beings with those rare qualities. Though I do not doubt that you carry a heart full of love and compassion, I am not willing to take any chances."
"I understand." Qui-Gon replied.
"Then please go to the bounty hunter and get our leader back. This city greatly depends on him."
"I will have him back safe, then."
"Thank you. The Jedi are one of the reasons Shiantar wanted to join the Republic."
"We are only fulfilling our duty."
Areiminita placed the Orb of Understanding upon Qui-Gon's hands. Its power and influence was almost impossible to resist. If used for evil, this Orb could be used as a powerful weapon. The same would be true if used for good. The Orb had already been used for good, but if used for evil, the effects could be devastating.
Qui-Gon left the Light of Shiantar and headed for the dark forest. Night had already fallen on this part of the planet, but Qui-Gon felt the need to go despite the conditions. Three Padawans were left master-less and unwary of the danger that surrounded them.
As he reached the entrance, he saw three sets of footprints which most likely belonged to Obi-Wan, Bant, and Siri. A few meters to the right, there was another set of footprints. These were smaller footprints, either belonging to a child or a species with small feet. From the direction it was headed towards where the three Padawans were located. Qui- Gon felt the need to hurry. The Padawans could be in danger. He ran into the darkness, carrying the Orb in one hand and his other hand ready to reach for his saber.