For those of you die hard Qui-Gon fans, don't worry, there is redeemption for our fallen hero. Just keep reviewing and I'll keep writing, luv ya!
Location- Jedi Council Chambers Time- 11:10 PM
Obi-Wan was admitted to the chambers at ten past 11. His robe was soaked with rain that had fallen half-an- hour earlier. He shivered and pulled his cloak closer for warmth. Inside he felt an emptiness he had not experienced since Qui-Gon's suppossed funeral. Within his mind choas and confusion ruled, only by instinct was he able to keep moving. the Council all wore grim faces, many of them looked to be lost in thought. Yoda's eyes were closed, his head resting atop his ancient hands. At first nobody said anything, they merely stared at Obi-Wan. Obi- Wan knew they wanted to know, was he still a servant of the light or a marauder in the night? Ki-Adi-Mundi was the first to speak.
"You have faced the temptation of the darkside, what was your choice?" Obi-Wan looked to the floor, many of the Council members took this to be a bad sign and began to murmer amongst themselves in rushed heated tones. Obi-Wan looked back at them, his face stony, and his eyes empty.
"I have faced temptation, and I have turned away from it. I still walk the path of the Jedi. I still have the heart of a Jedi. I still retain the soul and spirit of a Jedi. I AM a Jedi." With this statement there was a great sigh of relief. Only one of the masters seemed unsettled, master Even Piell. The small Jedi was a renowned warrior even though he was barely a few inched taller than Yoda.
"So! One Jedi can face the temptation and resist! What does that say of the others. You all know as well as I that to many of our Knights and Padawans are too impulsive. It will draw them to the darkside. Others are vain and the thoughts of fame and fortune will corrupt them! So we have one Jedi who is true to the Code, what of the hundreds of others? We need to act now so we can make sure that this does not become a threat. We need to get rid of him now! Have you all forgotten the Jedi Civil War! Do we wish to repeat history and nearly become extinct again. Might I remind you that only by the courage of a nameless Exile were we saved! I ask you, the Council to join with me and end this threat before the danger becomes imminent! Who amongst you shall join me!" One of them, Adi Gallia, an adament admirer of Master Piell stood up and shouted Ay! Several others joined her, among them were Eeth Koth, Yarel Poof and Shaak Ti. Others remained seated. Yoda, Mace Windu, Ki-Adi-Mundi and Quinlan Vos were among them . The Council started yellingat each other till Yoda raised his little green hand, silencing the whole room. He shook his head sadly and gace a quite audible sigh.
"Act like tiny initiates you do, hurt my old ears your shouts do. Listen to what I have to say, you will. Beyond redeemption, Qui-Gon is not. Redeemable all life is. Try to turn him back, we will. Follow the Code in this matter, we will." The discontintment level rose in the Council chambers, those who disagreed with this rose from their chairs and left. Of the original twelve members, seven remained seated. Obi-Wan chose then to speak.
"Masters, do you really think he can be saved?" He asked this with his whole being, some part of him wanting to believe that they would say yes and be right. It was Mace who answered to him.
"In truth Obi-Wan I can't say yes, but then again I can't say no. If the man he was still exists within him then there is a good chance that he can be. But, if he can not be saved, we must take drastic measures." Obi-Wan's face dropped. Mace whispered a quiet apology before he left the council chambers as well. The others began to follow him, all giving Obi-Wan some sign of apology or encouragement. Soon it was only him and Yoda. Yoda no longer sat in his seat, but rather was gazing out the window, his hands on his cane. Obi-Wan stood beside him, gazing at the few stars that could be seen in the Coruscant night sky. Among them was his favorite, Orion the hunter. Always fighting Orion was, trying to defeat his enemy, Scorpio. With every wax and wane of the seasons the battle would change and then resume. In a way this reminded Obi-Wan of the way of the light. At times it seemed easy and then it would suddenly changed as you become faced with challenges, but when they were overcome, the Jedi could continue his way on the path of the light. But could he be like Orion and still follow the path of the Jedi in the times of turmoil to come?
"Pass time for worries about trivial matters it is" said Yoda "fallen the darkside has."
TBC...