Chapter 14
Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon and Jessica caught a speeder taxi back to Senator Palpatine's Quarters.
Obi-Wan had decided to confront Jessica in the taxi.
"How in the galaxy do you know Master Yoda?" he had demanded.
Qui-Gon considered reprimanding him, but decided against it. He, too wanted to know the answer.
Jessica seemed to sense this. She glanced at him, but answered.
"As I said in the Council Chambers, Yoda and I go way back." She shook her head. "I met Yoda before he decided to join the Jedi Order."
Both Jedi stared at her in shock. "But… but that's impossible!" gasped Obi-Wan. Qui-Gon found himself agreeing. Yoda had been a Jedi Master for over 750 years.
"Nothing is impossible," Jessica told Obi-Wan, "especially where the Force is concerned."
Qui-Gon suppressed a smile. That sounded like something he would say.
Obi-Wan thought so, too. Both Qui-Gon and Jessica sensed it.
"Alright," he said. "So, how do you know Yoda?"
"All I'll say is: Yoda wasn't always a Jedi. You do realise he studied the Dark Side for a time, don't you?"
"Well…" Obi-Wan hesitated. "I've heard things…"
Jessica grinned. "Of course you have. I would have been surprised if you hadn't. Now, I shan't say another word about it. You try and figure it out."
Neither Jessica nor Obi-Wan spoke for the rest of the ride. After a few futile attempts at making conversation, Qui-Gon gave up and meditated.
