Chapter 6: New Spirit Guide

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It had been a month since Shun's trip to Utapau and he was getting a good handle on how to be a Jedi and with Obi-Wan's training he was definitely improving.

Needless to say, when he came back to Coruscant with Haya lots of eyes were on him since he was basically the only Jedi who had an animal companion.

After explaining the situation to the council Master Windu agreed to let Shun keep her so long as she was his responsible.

At the Temple, Shun was meditating in a room with Obi-Wan across from him.

"A Jedi must have a strong body but he must also have a strong mind. Deep breaths and concentrate." Obi-Wan said.

Shun closed his eyes and did what he was instructed but as he sat something was in there.

"Follow me." The voice said softly.

"I'm sorry what?" Shun asks getting Obi-Wan's attention.

"Excuse me?" Obi-Wan asks.

"Someone said follow me." Shun said.

"You mean follow my instructions?" Obi-Wan asks.

"I think it was someone else." Shun said looking around the room only to realize it was just them.

"Shun, no one else is here." Obi-Wan said when he noticed the sun was setting. "Hmm perhaps this is a good stopping point for today. Make sure Haya gets fed before you turn in."

"Yes Master." Shun nods as Obi-Wan walks out.

"Follow me." The voice repeats.

Shun looks down the hall but didn't see anyone looking at him. Just Jedi Knights and younglings walking in different directions.

"What is going on?" Shun asks holding his head.

Outside the Jedi Temple, Ahsoka was walking back after a long mission with Anakin and was looking forward to a little rest.

'I wonder what Shun's been up to since we last saw each other.' Ahsoka thought when she heard a loud yelping noise from the courtyard. "Huh?"

Walking towards it, she sees Haya running around the courtyard with a large icicle in her mouth.

"Is that a varractyl?" Ahsoka gasps as she sees Haya run back to Shun and drop the icicle down at his feet.

"Good girl." Shun smiles rubbing her forehead causing Haya to yelp happily.

"Whoa, looks like you've been busy." Shun and Haya turn to see Ahsoka walking over.

Haya yelps at first worried she was an enemy.

"Whoa, whoa Haya, don't worry. She's a friend." Shun said calming her down.

"Who is this?" Ahsoka asks standing next to him.

"Hey Ahsoka. Uh yeah this is Haya. She's my official Avatar Animal companion." Shun gestures.

"Hi there, Haya." Ahsoka said as Haya yelps at her apologizing for her behavior. "Apology accepted." Ahsoka smiles rubbing her forehead. "So how did you get your hands on her?"

"It's quite a story." Shun said.

"I got time." Ahsoka said.

As Shun fed Haya her dinner he told Ahsoka everything about his mission.

"Wow so every Avatar has had an animal companion helping them?" Ahsoka asks.

"Yep, all the way back to the beginning." Shun nods.

"So I guess if it wasn't for the war you never would have found her." Ahsoka said.

"I guess you can say that." Shun chuckles.

"But in all honesty, I'm happy for you Shun. I know you didn't have the best start but it's nice to see you smile." Ashoka said.

"Yeah…it's nice to have a reason even in war times." Shun said as he turned to face her. "I'm glad I have someone like you looking out for me." Shun smiles.

"Same." Ahsoka smiles playfully nudging his shoulder.

Looking up from her dinner, Haya looks to see a piece had rolled away. Moving her body to get it Haya sweeps her tail knocking Ahsoka back.

"Whoa!" Ahsoka yelps about to fall back.

"Ahsoka!" Moving quickly Shun grabs just before she hit the ground. Looking up Ahsoka was being held like Seth was dipping her.

As both of them look into each other's eyes a faint blush appears on their faces before Shun helps her up.

"Uh…you okay?" Shun asks nervously.

"Y-Yeah…thanks." Ahsoka said equally nervous.

Haya looks up to see the two nervous padawans and tilts her head wondering what just happened.

"So uh guess I'll see you around." Ahsoka said.

"Yeah, see ya." Shun said as she walked away.

As Ahsoka walked away she felt her heart racing. She liked Shun but a Jedi cannot form attachments and yet…she couldn't help but think he was kinda cute.

As night fell, Shun took Haya to her pen before he went back to his room and laid down on his bed to try and sleep.

"Follow me." The voice said echoing in his head.

Groaning Shun tried to cover his ears with his pillow. "Leave me alone."

"Follow me." It repeats.

Sitting up Shun couldn't stand it anymore. "You want me to follow you. Fine."

Sneaking out of his room, Shun followed the voice as it led him through the temple. As he did the voice was able to say more.

"Down the stairs." The voice said.

Walking down, Shun found himself in the crypts beneath the temple where the Jedi buried their fallen comrades.

Creating a small flame in his hand Shun looked around when his eyes focused on one that had a black and silver lightsaber placed next to it.

"What the?" Shun bends down and picks it up. When he activated it a green blade shot out and suddenly his eyes glowed activating his Avatar abilities causing the crypt next to it to glow for a brief second until Shun returned to normal. "What was that?"

Looking down, Shun examines the lightsaber with interest.

"You know you can put it down now." The voice said causing Shun to drop the lightsaber, but just before it hit the ground a hand grabbed it.

Walking out of the crypt was a spirit of a man with long brown hair and a beard appeared in front of Shun.

"A Jedi Spirit?" Shun said surprised.

"Hello young padawan. I am Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn." He smiles.

"It's you. You're the voice that's been calling out to me." Shun realized.

"Yes, forgive my persistence, but you're the first person I've been able to talk to in a very long time. I never thought I'd be talking to the student of my old padawn." Qui-Gon chuckles.

"Padawan? Wait do you mean Master Obi-Wan?" Shun asks surprised.

"I was his Master before I died." Qui-Gon nods.

"But how am I able to talk to you?" Shun asks.

"When a Jedi dies they become one with the Force, we no longer have bodies but we can achieve a form of immortality by retaining consciousness after death. However, to communicate with us one must have a strong connection to the Force but you seem to have something else that allows me to talk to you." Qui-Gon said as Shun pauses to think.

"The Spirit World." Shun realized. "The Avatar is the bridge between the real world and the spirit world. That's how I can talk to you."

"Avatar? Interesting." Qui-Gon said.

"Wait are all Jedi connected to the Force? Even Master Tapal?" Shun asks hopeful to see his old master again.

"I'm sorry, but it took quite a bit of time to just reach out to you. But if you can grow as a Jedi and strengthen your connection to the Force there might be a chance." Qui-Gon said.

"Why are you sharing all this with me?" Shun asks.

"The Sith are growing young Padawan and I thought I had found us a sliver of hope when I found Anakin, but I fear he might not be enough. The Force needs to be balanced and you might be able to help." Qui-Gon said.

"How can I help?" Shun asks as Qui-Gon put his lightsaber back down next to his crypt.

"You need to strengthen your body and your mind. I will call to you from time to time." Qui-Gon said causing Shun to chuckle. "What's so funny?"

"Master Obi-Wan says the same thing." Shun smiles.

"Who do you think taught him that?" Qui-Gon chuckles.

"You Jedi are amazing. Even in death, you find a way to still help others." Shun said.

"Not as much as you will be able to help people. May the Force be with you." Qui-Gon said before disappearing leaving Shun all by himself.

"Now I have Avatar and Jedi spirits guiding me." Shun said making his way back up the stairs to his room.