Epilogue There Comes A Time We All Must Say Goodbye
Qui-Gon stepped into the memorial gardens. Obi-Wan was crouched in front of the marker that honored Bruck Chun's life. Obi-Wan touched the marker and spoke to his friend. "It's over, Bruck. Thanills is free. You didn't die in vain." Obi-Wan paused to compose himself. "I...you were a good friend. I will never forget you."
With that, Obi-Wan placed a holo at the base of the marker. It was one taken of Bruck and Obi-Wan after a sparring session. The two had their arms flung around each other and were grinning.
"Good-Bye, my friend. May the force be with you."
Standing up, the apprentice noticed his Master standing at the entrance. Obi-Wan walked over to him and the two walked in comfortable silence.
Qui-Gon studied his student's profile. He was not a boy anymore and as much as Qui-Gon wanted to, he could not protect him from the horrors of the galaxy anymore. That bothered the Jedi Master, but he knew that he would have to accept it. It also meant that he did not have to like it.
There was no telling what the future would bring, but they would face it together.
THE END
