Star Wars Jedi Apprentice

Dark Rival

From the story by Jude Watson

Written by Feet

1 In the Guest Chamber on Bandomeer

Qui – Gon Jinn is asleep on the bed with Obi – Wan on the other bed. The room is small with large windows opposite the door looking out onto Bandomeer's mine towers. Qui – Gon wakes with a startle, his hand feel for his lightsaber.

2 Temple at Telos

Qui – Gon and Crion are in the temple at Telos. Crion is sat in his thrown. He looked troubled.

QUI – GON

Crion are you sure? We shall take good care of him.

CRION

You can offer the boy more than I can. Please take him with you.

QUI – GON

If you are quite sure, he shall be trained in the way of the force.

Crion nods slowly

3 Int The guest chamber

Obi – Wan is still asleep. Qui – Gon gets up and moves to the window. He is troubled so meditates.

Obi – Wan stirs in his sleep. Qui – Gon turns to look at the boy sleeping and allows him to sleep on.

Obi – Wan wakes up and steals a glance at Qui – Gon meditating and move no more. With out moving.

QUI – GON

You should dress. It is almost time for the meeting.

Obi – Wan gets up.

4 Int Governors receiving room.

Obi – Wan and Qui – Gon enter the room. The cushions are placed in a circle in the center of the room on the stone floor. The room is plainly decorated.

Enter Son Tag and Veerta Son Tag looks at the Jedi. Obi – Wan and Qui – Gon greet Son Tag with out stretched raised palms.

SON TAG

Greetings and welcome,

She indicates to a woman to her left.

SON TAG Cont

This is Veerta. She is the leader of the home planet mine.

Obi – Wan and Qui- Gon greet her in the same way with raised palms. Son Tag indicates to the cushions they all take their seats and the cushions rise so everyone is at eye level.

SON TAG

I have asked Veerta to join us today because we are both confused by your presents. Although we welcome you we must admit we are surprised. We understand that Agri – Corps did request help but we didn't.

Qui – Gon looked startled and confused.

QUI – GON

But the temple received an official request from the government of Bandomeer for a guardian of the piece, we have the document.

SON TAG

I'm sure you have. But I didn't send it.

QUI – GON

This is very strange.

VEERTA

Never the less we are glad you are here. We have doubts that Off World Corporation will allow us to operate freely. Let's just say that the corporation has a history of making competition disappear.

QUI – GON Neutrally

I've seen how they operate first hand. I have to agree.

VEERTA

Then you will know why we'd like to have a Jedi representative present at our first meeting with Off World. Your presence will ensure that everyone plays fair.

Qui – Gon and Obi- Wan's cushions lower. Qui- Gon gets up and bows.

QUI – GON

I'd be happy to contribute what I can.

Obi – Wan stands up and smiles with excitement.

QUI –GON Cont

My companion will be traveling to the eastern enrichment zone.

Qui – Gon indicates to his right at Obi – Wan.

QUI – GON Cont

Can you arrange a transport for him?

Obi – Wan turns from excitement to anger. He blocks out all other sounds.

OS YODA

Close your mouth and open you ears, you must. Then you will hear what your true heart is seeking, you will.

At this Obi – Wan cools slightly but he still fights his anger.

Qui – Gon with out stretched palms upwards flipped them over to Veerta and Son Tag. The gesture was repeated by Veerta and Son Tag. Qui – Gon turned to exit with Obi – Wan behind him.