Author's Note: Okay, I promise this is the last update today! LOL!
Chapter Ten – Grave news
"His condition is worsening Master Yoda. Some sort of Dark Side poison is infecting the abrasions on his chest and eye. He will gradually get sicker till the poison takes hold of his immune system entirely and destroys it." He paused, afraid to continue. He spoke with an unusual crack of emotion in his voice.
"If we do not find a cure he will die within a week."
Master An-Paj delivered his medical report with an undisguised sadness and resignation to the great Jedi Master.
Yoda's heart sank. He had not expected the poison to work so quickly.
How can this be? The Chosen One cannot fulfil his destiny if he is dead.
The wisened old Jedi nodded his head in acknowledgement.
"Been any word of Kenobi has there?"
An-Paj shook his head.
"No-one has been in contact with him as yet Master. He could be injured, captured or worse dead."
"Hmmm. Grave the situation is. Yet we must remain positive. Maintain the search for Kenobi – found he must be. Delay his padawan's illness he could – strong is their Force bond."
"Yes Master. May the Force be with you." An-Paj bowed gracefully and exited the room.
No…may the Force be with young Skywalker.
Author's Note: All reviews are welcome! I will be updating this either tomorrow or the day after Boxing Day, as I will be rather busy unwrapping presents and scoffing food for those two days!
