Here's the second installment. Hope you like it. Like I said before 's
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Obi-wan's crate had jostled for a moment and he could tell he was being lifted. They had set the box down yet nothing released to let it's contents out. Anxiety began to course through him as he heard movement beyond and still nothing opened. Momentarily, he thought, Maybe they don't know I'm in here. After another moment he realized, The planning of the capture was too well thought out. If they wanted a prisoner they would not ship them off just because. No, there is a reason behind all this. I'll have to wait to find out what it is. The darkness and small space slowly had eaten away Obi-wan's patience. The air was getting stuffy and all he desired was fresh air. Dread crept into him as nothing happened. Why were they taking so long? After another hour in the void, Obi-wan finally heard the noise of movement beyond his prison. He placed his ear against the wall to listen better. He heard a soft whoosh and then something fall. Could they have other prisoners as well? He heard the sound four more times when suddenly bright light bombarded him. The door to his crate had opened so quickly that the bright light beyond flooded in. His hands shot up to protect his eyes. Little by little his eyes adjusted. He heard a voice bellow at him loudly, "Come out, Jedi." The vehemence in his voice was obvious. Obi-wan crawled out and pulled himself upright. The large gruff man in front of him held an electro-jabber but made no move to use it. Obi-wan made it to his feet but wavered as he tried to control his cramped legs. The room they were in was white and a door was just beyond the man. Obi-wan heard someone cough beside him and turned. To his surprise there were five other Jedi students next to him. They each had a metallic crate behind them. Loading bay doors comprised the back wall. Obi-wan considered his fellow inmates. He was the last one in the row. The Student at the opposite end was a Bothan. Next to the Bothan was a human girl, about 10 or 11 years old. She had yellow eyes and sable hair. A boy about the same age with deep blue hair and grey skin stood next to her. His piercing orange eyes expressed a confidence Obi-wan knew he didn't have. A Twi'lek girl was next and she stared at her feet, hoping this was all a bad dream. Closest to Obi-wan was another human girl with long black hair that she wore in a braid. He could see red streaks run through it as the light bounced off. She glanced at him for a moment and he could see deep green eyes that could easily be mistaken for black voids. He was about to speak to them when the man brought them back to the present. "Jedi, you will taught by our leader Serrine. She has much to discuss with you. But first I want you to know, this compound is electronically fenced in. The boundaries are not marked. If any or all of you should venture beyond them not only will you be punished but all will be punished. Each of you has a bracelet that is connected to the other five. We can access them individually or as a group."
During the speech, each student in turn grabbed their cuffed wrist. A quick jolt shot up their arm. Then to validate his point further, all received a longer charge of pain, and a couple buckled under the intensity. Obi-wan remained still through it all, only gritting his teeth against the shocks. The man smiled briefly and continued, "Don't go trying to be a Hero. What you just felt was only a taste of what we can do. I suggest you all listen to Serrine very carefully and this will go smoothly." He paced in front of them and stopped at Obi-wan. "I suggest you heed my words carefully. I have no troubles making examples of them for you." Obi- wan looked at the man blankly but he could feel the others eyes pleading with him. He would have to wait for now until they were rescued or he could come up with a plan.
The door opened and a tall woman came in. She wore a white gown that shimmered in the light. Clasps held the material together at her shoulders. Cloth flowed down her arms and ended just past her elbows. Her hair was cut close to her head and her face was soft and caring. Her voice was comforting, "That's enough, Fiza. We are not here to frighten but to educate. These are only precautionary measures." She walked toward the students and stopped in front of the Bothan. "Your name, age and length at the Temple please."
"I am Padawan Twik Hy'lah to Master LaMinott. I will be thirteen next month. I have been at the Temple since I was two."
The woman wrote the information on a durasheet pad. "How long have you been a Padawan Learner?"
"A month now," Twik responded.
She moved on. "Next," she prompted.
"Jedi initiate Pet-trie. I am eleven. I have been at the Temple since I was a baby." After a moment the woman continued down the line and looked at the next student.
"Jedi initiate Tesahn Vo. I am eleven. I have been at the Temple since I was one year old."
"Tinarah. Twelve. One." The Twi'lek girl ignored the formalities. The woman didn't seem to notice.
"Jedi initiate MysAri. I am twelve also. We were brought to the Temple at one." The girl's eyes were now a bright emerald. She gazed at the woman pleadingly.
The woman looked back at her, "We? What do you mean we?"
"My sister and I. She's very worried, when can we go home?" She really wasn't expecting an answer but attempted the question anyway.
"The Temple is not a Home. You will learn that in time." The woman stood in front of Obi-wan. "And you? You are a Padawan correct?"
Obi-wan nodded. "I am Padawan Obi-wan Kenobi. My Master is Qui-gon Jinn. I am sixteen and have been at the Temple since infancy. Who are you? And why are we here?" The question was direct but Obi-wan had enough of this already.
The woman regarded him for a moment and then spoke. "I am Serrine DoVanni nal Zaphine. You have been brought here to be re-educated about the galaxy. We will discuss that more when we reach the classroom. You, Obi- wan Kenobi are a pleasant mistake. We were counting on receiving at most one or two Jedi Students. But were very pleased to have found five. From what I have been told, you stumbled upon our trap just as we were getting ready to leave. We will see how well our methods work. Now, everyone follow me." The group filed out of the room and headed down the corridors to a small classroom.
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Qui-gon and Xichu Kren were sitting around a table in a small meeting room. They had requested one from the Council's secretary in order to plan their next moves. Qui-gon had contacted Master LaMinott once they were inside requesting his presence. Shortly after a Dresselian showed up. He introduced himself to be LaMinott and questioned why he had been pulled away from the investigation of his Padawan. Qui-gon and Xichu filled him in on the disappearances of the other Jedi students. The three Jedi masters discussed the details of the occurrences. J'fidah had offered his assistance to aid the investigation.
MiraCyn sat in the corner watching the adults when she blinked suddenly. She felt like the light was hurting her eyes. Dismissing the occurrence, she said nothing until a few minutes later she felt a tingling in her arm. Her soft voice cut through the conversation, "Something is happening. Mys is out of the darkness but she is still afraid."
The group regarded her for a moment. Qui-gon closed his eyes and tried to find his Padawan though the Force. Still he found only a void. Reading Qui-gon's expression MiraCyn answered, "We have always had a connection beyond the Force. Even if we are cut off from it we can still feel each other. Some of the Masters thought we would not grow individually so they separated us. But we are the same even if we are two separate beings."
Qui-gon nodded. He had heard of connections between family, and on occasion even friends, that transcended the Force. The twins must have that depth of a bond. "Then you will be our eyes to the missing students. If possible, tell your sister we are looking for them and to have strength. We will find them."
MiraCyn closed her eyes to concentrate. She sat quietly for a few seconds and then opened her eyes. "She understands and is waiting for us."
*****
Obi-wan was the last of the students in the line. Fiza walked behind him and Obi-wan watched for the Electro-jabber. MysAri marched before him with tensed shoulders. He looked ahead at the other students briefly before coming back to the girl in front of him. Suddenly, he noticed her posture change and her step determined. It's like she had just tapped into a reserve of strength that recharged her. He quickened his pace to come up behind her and glanced at her sideways. She peeked back at him and gave a brief smile. Taking a deep breath, she exhaled. He could hear her breath release, then words floated to him. Her voice even softer than a whisper, "They are searching. Some Masters and my sister. Can't feel us through the Force but our connection is strong." Obi-wan nodded and fell back as they reached the room. He knew Qui-gon was among them. They would be found.
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Obi-wan's crate had jostled for a moment and he could tell he was being lifted. They had set the box down yet nothing released to let it's contents out. Anxiety began to course through him as he heard movement beyond and still nothing opened. Momentarily, he thought, Maybe they don't know I'm in here. After another moment he realized, The planning of the capture was too well thought out. If they wanted a prisoner they would not ship them off just because. No, there is a reason behind all this. I'll have to wait to find out what it is. The darkness and small space slowly had eaten away Obi-wan's patience. The air was getting stuffy and all he desired was fresh air. Dread crept into him as nothing happened. Why were they taking so long? After another hour in the void, Obi-wan finally heard the noise of movement beyond his prison. He placed his ear against the wall to listen better. He heard a soft whoosh and then something fall. Could they have other prisoners as well? He heard the sound four more times when suddenly bright light bombarded him. The door to his crate had opened so quickly that the bright light beyond flooded in. His hands shot up to protect his eyes. Little by little his eyes adjusted. He heard a voice bellow at him loudly, "Come out, Jedi." The vehemence in his voice was obvious. Obi-wan crawled out and pulled himself upright. The large gruff man in front of him held an electro-jabber but made no move to use it. Obi-wan made it to his feet but wavered as he tried to control his cramped legs. The room they were in was white and a door was just beyond the man. Obi-wan heard someone cough beside him and turned. To his surprise there were five other Jedi students next to him. They each had a metallic crate behind them. Loading bay doors comprised the back wall. Obi-wan considered his fellow inmates. He was the last one in the row. The Student at the opposite end was a Bothan. Next to the Bothan was a human girl, about 10 or 11 years old. She had yellow eyes and sable hair. A boy about the same age with deep blue hair and grey skin stood next to her. His piercing orange eyes expressed a confidence Obi-wan knew he didn't have. A Twi'lek girl was next and she stared at her feet, hoping this was all a bad dream. Closest to Obi-wan was another human girl with long black hair that she wore in a braid. He could see red streaks run through it as the light bounced off. She glanced at him for a moment and he could see deep green eyes that could easily be mistaken for black voids. He was about to speak to them when the man brought them back to the present. "Jedi, you will taught by our leader Serrine. She has much to discuss with you. But first I want you to know, this compound is electronically fenced in. The boundaries are not marked. If any or all of you should venture beyond them not only will you be punished but all will be punished. Each of you has a bracelet that is connected to the other five. We can access them individually or as a group."
During the speech, each student in turn grabbed their cuffed wrist. A quick jolt shot up their arm. Then to validate his point further, all received a longer charge of pain, and a couple buckled under the intensity. Obi-wan remained still through it all, only gritting his teeth against the shocks. The man smiled briefly and continued, "Don't go trying to be a Hero. What you just felt was only a taste of what we can do. I suggest you all listen to Serrine very carefully and this will go smoothly." He paced in front of them and stopped at Obi-wan. "I suggest you heed my words carefully. I have no troubles making examples of them for you." Obi- wan looked at the man blankly but he could feel the others eyes pleading with him. He would have to wait for now until they were rescued or he could come up with a plan.
The door opened and a tall woman came in. She wore a white gown that shimmered in the light. Clasps held the material together at her shoulders. Cloth flowed down her arms and ended just past her elbows. Her hair was cut close to her head and her face was soft and caring. Her voice was comforting, "That's enough, Fiza. We are not here to frighten but to educate. These are only precautionary measures." She walked toward the students and stopped in front of the Bothan. "Your name, age and length at the Temple please."
"I am Padawan Twik Hy'lah to Master LaMinott. I will be thirteen next month. I have been at the Temple since I was two."
The woman wrote the information on a durasheet pad. "How long have you been a Padawan Learner?"
"A month now," Twik responded.
She moved on. "Next," she prompted.
"Jedi initiate Pet-trie. I am eleven. I have been at the Temple since I was a baby." After a moment the woman continued down the line and looked at the next student.
"Jedi initiate Tesahn Vo. I am eleven. I have been at the Temple since I was one year old."
"Tinarah. Twelve. One." The Twi'lek girl ignored the formalities. The woman didn't seem to notice.
"Jedi initiate MysAri. I am twelve also. We were brought to the Temple at one." The girl's eyes were now a bright emerald. She gazed at the woman pleadingly.
The woman looked back at her, "We? What do you mean we?"
"My sister and I. She's very worried, when can we go home?" She really wasn't expecting an answer but attempted the question anyway.
"The Temple is not a Home. You will learn that in time." The woman stood in front of Obi-wan. "And you? You are a Padawan correct?"
Obi-wan nodded. "I am Padawan Obi-wan Kenobi. My Master is Qui-gon Jinn. I am sixteen and have been at the Temple since infancy. Who are you? And why are we here?" The question was direct but Obi-wan had enough of this already.
The woman regarded him for a moment and then spoke. "I am Serrine DoVanni nal Zaphine. You have been brought here to be re-educated about the galaxy. We will discuss that more when we reach the classroom. You, Obi- wan Kenobi are a pleasant mistake. We were counting on receiving at most one or two Jedi Students. But were very pleased to have found five. From what I have been told, you stumbled upon our trap just as we were getting ready to leave. We will see how well our methods work. Now, everyone follow me." The group filed out of the room and headed down the corridors to a small classroom.
*******
Qui-gon and Xichu Kren were sitting around a table in a small meeting room. They had requested one from the Council's secretary in order to plan their next moves. Qui-gon had contacted Master LaMinott once they were inside requesting his presence. Shortly after a Dresselian showed up. He introduced himself to be LaMinott and questioned why he had been pulled away from the investigation of his Padawan. Qui-gon and Xichu filled him in on the disappearances of the other Jedi students. The three Jedi masters discussed the details of the occurrences. J'fidah had offered his assistance to aid the investigation.
MiraCyn sat in the corner watching the adults when she blinked suddenly. She felt like the light was hurting her eyes. Dismissing the occurrence, she said nothing until a few minutes later she felt a tingling in her arm. Her soft voice cut through the conversation, "Something is happening. Mys is out of the darkness but she is still afraid."
The group regarded her for a moment. Qui-gon closed his eyes and tried to find his Padawan though the Force. Still he found only a void. Reading Qui-gon's expression MiraCyn answered, "We have always had a connection beyond the Force. Even if we are cut off from it we can still feel each other. Some of the Masters thought we would not grow individually so they separated us. But we are the same even if we are two separate beings."
Qui-gon nodded. He had heard of connections between family, and on occasion even friends, that transcended the Force. The twins must have that depth of a bond. "Then you will be our eyes to the missing students. If possible, tell your sister we are looking for them and to have strength. We will find them."
MiraCyn closed her eyes to concentrate. She sat quietly for a few seconds and then opened her eyes. "She understands and is waiting for us."
*****
Obi-wan was the last of the students in the line. Fiza walked behind him and Obi-wan watched for the Electro-jabber. MysAri marched before him with tensed shoulders. He looked ahead at the other students briefly before coming back to the girl in front of him. Suddenly, he noticed her posture change and her step determined. It's like she had just tapped into a reserve of strength that recharged her. He quickened his pace to come up behind her and glanced at her sideways. She peeked back at him and gave a brief smile. Taking a deep breath, she exhaled. He could hear her breath release, then words floated to him. Her voice even softer than a whisper, "They are searching. Some Masters and my sister. Can't feel us through the Force but our connection is strong." Obi-wan nodded and fell back as they reached the room. He knew Qui-gon was among them. They would be found.
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Remember to tell me what you think. Thanks for reading. ;)