Chapter three:

"Master Obdule...," a voice called from the far end of the meditation chamber.

"Master..do you have a moment?"

Obdule was not def or in deep meditation at all, he simply wanted to be left alone after the days events. He missed the days when he was just a Jedi Knight, things were not so complicated and no one came to him for advice or political endeavors. Now he was the grandmaster of the Jedi Order, the simple things were long over. Opening his eyes he turned slightly to see whom was calling. He already knew it was Master Osis who was standing in the corner, the force had shown him this but he turned to acknowledge her presence.

"What is it you wish to discuss Master?," he asked.

Osis stepped foreword and took a seat on one the chairs next to him overlooking the city below. "I think you have an idea of what I came to talk about," she smiled in his direction then looked back out. Obdule sighed and touched his forehead. It was true he knew very well what she came here about and what she wanted to ask. The fact was he wanted to avoid the subject entirely.

"You want to know why I sent them on this mission.." Osis smiled again but did not turn to look at him.

"Indeed Master, why send them on this mission when we are unsure of anything. The force has sent us a message but they are unclear and constantly changing." Obdule turned his seat and looked at her.

"Do you believe I should not have sent them? Should I have let these visions fade away, just as everyone believes Meetra and Revan have?" Osis turned to face him, her face no longer smiling.

"No, I do not think you made a bad decision, who better to send but them. But I asked you why you decided to send them of all people. You were not found of them after what they have done in the Mandolrian wars and Jedi civil wars."

Obdule looked blankly at her, it was true he wasn't found of Mathes, Meetra or Revans actions in these wars. They defied the councils will, they left for war after they had said no. Due to their involvement in these wars more chaos was wrought then anything. Though, he had to admit if it wasn't for their involvement the Republic would have fallen and the Jedi Order as well.

"I sent them because I knew they could bring light to these visions. I knew they have the will and power to do what we can not. Despite their past actions, I cannot deny that they still follow our teachings and walk in the light."

Osis smiled at him, "So it took all this and their redemption for you to finally accept them and their actions."

Obdule smirked and turned his chair back to the city below. "All I know is that there is some flicker of hope that Revan is alive, in some dark part of the galaxy. What is out there I do not know, but whatever it is may the force be with us all."

Mathes dodged the incoming blaster bolts. Slicing away at the first four rounds and jumping in the air to dodge the rest. He had been at this simulation exercise for the past 45min. He didn't feel a bit tired at all, in fact he felt more energized from this then anything. The remote continued to fire, each round missing it's target. Matthew moved with the speed and agility of the force. He had trained along side Revan and even had the same Masters. Many thought Mathes to be Revans second, both exhibited great power and connection to the force.

He dodged another round and quickly redirected the next round back to it's target. The remote sizzled and exploded. "Well that was easy," Mathes said as he wiped the sweat from his forehead. He deactivated his lightsaber and breathed in softly. He let the cool air from the vents and the force replenish his body. As he moved to leave the practice room he noticed two Republic recruits sparring in an opposite section of the room. He smirked at them remembering the days when he used to train in the Jedi Temple.

When he was a padawan he was tested in all areas from intelligence to sheer physical endurance and prowess. He had to be sure and certain of everything he did, any mess up would lower his chances of being chosen as an apprentice. As he visualized the dueling chamber in the temple, he recalled the time when he was pitted against eight other padawans. One of them was Revan, the blades ignited as each opponent prepared for the battle to begin. Warm sweat could be felt run down Matthews cheek as anticipation grabbed a hold of him. His senses on high alert he awaited for someone to make the first move. Everyone stayed still blades lighting up the dark room, leaving a beautiful array of colors. It seemed as though they were in a crystal cave on Dantooine.

He came back to himself when the practice room doors opened. When Mathes looked up he saw Bai coming in his direction. Seeing her filled him even more with peace. He looked on at her, her walk was steady and sure. Her hair swayed slightly in the back and her banes were to her left side of the forehead as always. She was smiling at him, even after all they been through she was still beautiful as ever. As soon as she was within two steps of him. Mathes stepped foreword and kissed her, holding her at the waist. Bai returned the kiss and grabbed the back of his neck with her hands.

"I missed you..," he said as his lips left hers. "I

t's only been a few min..how can you miss me so soon?" He looked in her eyes and smiled,"Can a man not miss his one true love..can he not miss and long to be with his wife, in every moment of their lives?"

She smiled back and looked down, as he looked up she said, "I guess not.."

The doors opened again and Carth stepped through. He looked around the room until he saw them. He raised his hand to acknowledge, then walked over.

"I'm Uhhhhh, not interrupting am I...," he asked as he saw Mathes still holding Bai by the waist and she grabbing his chest.

"Not at all Carth, what is it?," Mathes responded.

"Captain Gyred has informed me that we will be arriving sooner then expected. Should be there in only 10 more hours." Mathes looked at Bai then back at Carth.

"That is sooner then expected, anything through sensors yet?" Carth frowned,"Nothing so far..but we are still trying to get something before we get there."

The three of them stood there for few minutes and then finally decided to prepare for the ships arrival. Bai and Mathes arrived at their room. They both started to pack their travel packs, packing for anything that could occur. Mathes finished packing his part and Bai soon after. They sat on the bed waiting for arrival. All they knew was that there was still 4 hours left to get there. Bai sighed and layed on the bed. Mathes looked at her as he always did and layed next to her. He grabbed her hand and she squeezed it in return. Neither of them knew what was to come or what would happen to them. This very moment could very well be the last time they could be like this together.

Bai moved closer to Mathes laying her head on his chest. He breathed in softly and held her tight. She lifted her head and looked in his eyes. "I love you Mathes.." He smiled at her and pressed his lips against hers. "I love you to Bai..." They kissed softly at first but soon it grew in intensity. Bai pressed closer to him. She breathed softly rubbing against her husband. Mathes breathed heavier gently biting her lip as she moved her tongue in his mouth. He held her tighter, she moaned slightly and rubbed his chest with her hands. This time he moaned as she removed his shirt, kissing his stomach as she worked her way up. He grabbed her hair and pulled it gently to bring her back to him. She moaned again and kissed him harder.

They rolled and the bed, so that Mathes was on top. He grabbed her arms holding them done as he kissed her neck gently biting it. Bai twitched her legs rubbing his sides. She lifted her shirt off as her husband unbuttoned their pants. They pulled them off as Mathes suckled her nipples. Bai moaned louder and grabbed his hair grasping it in her hands. They rubbed against each other tightly. Both of them breathing heavily on each other. Mathes gently pushed into his wife, she moaned even more grasping his back. He kissed her passionately, pushing deeper and harder each time. "I love you...," Bai moaned softly. "And I love you..," he spoke then kissed her again.

Throughout the ship crew members and military personal could be heard yelling orders and preparing for arrival. No one knew what to expect this far out of Republic space. This area was uncharted and unexplored by anyone save the few Sith who fled here after the Great Hyperspace war. The fleet came to a stop at the assigned coordinates the Jedi Council had given them. Captain Gyred look out the bridge, the space out here was erie and had a dark intensity. He signaled for the crew to take scans of the area. They could find nothing but a small abandoned planet. The captain prepared to call the Admiral and Jedi to the bridge, when he caught sight of something. A ship was dropping out of Hyperspace opposite them. Soon four more followed suit. They were of unknown design, nothing similar to Republic build or marking. The ships were large, each about two times the size of the capital ship they were in. Whoever or whatever they were, the captain knew if they fought here and now chances of surviving this were low. It seemed their mission would be over before it even began.