a.n. Well, here is the next chapter of Crossing the Threshold. I hope you all are enjoying it so far. I just want to thank you all for all of your kind reveiws. Been kinda busy this past week so it has taken me a while to do this but here it is for you. Read, review, and enjoy!

Chapter 7: Revelations

Luca sat, meditating peacefully, in the gardens. After departing from the Council chambers, he had wandered the halls aimlessly, no clear sense of direction in mind, as he explored the vast structure, re-familiarizing himself with the place he had once called home.

He had passed by classrooms and listened to the happy voices of children as they were taught their lessons, the ones centered around academics as well as those focused on the aspects of being a Jedi. He had passed training rooms with sparring lessons taking place, listening to the constructive criticism the Masters gave their Padawans. He had wandered by the cafeteria and took note of Jedi of all ages and species happily chatting with one another. Everything he witnessed through his excursions had made him feel even guiltier about the terrible things he had done. He had been more determined than ever to set things right to make sure that everything that he had seen would continue to be the way of life for the Jedi for many years to come.

His thoughts had been a jumbled mix of emotions and he had managed to find his way to the gardens of the Jedi Temple, hoping to clear his mind and focus on the task before him.

He slowly released a deep breath as he came out of his trance, feeling somewhat calmer, more attuned to the Force, more focused on his purpose. He opened his eyes and absorbed the vibrant colors around him, inhaling the multitude of scents produced by the various flora of the impressive garden.

Any passer-by, if he or she spared even the slightest glance inside the wondrous place of botanical beauty, could easily see why the Jedi often retreated here for some peace and solitude. The abundant life forms produced very active and very positive energy in the flow of the Force. Such an outpouring made it easy for even the most troubled Jedi to find some peace of mind.

Luca heard a light tapping coming from the vicinity of the garden's entrance. He turned his eyes that direction and they were met with the stooped over form of Master Yoda.

The great Jedi Master slowly hobbled his way towards the young man. Luca watched him approach, curiously wondering if Yoda had deliberately sought him out or if he was just here by coincidence. He had a feeling that Yoda had indeed been looking for him, though he couldn't fathom why the ancient Master would want to see him so soon after he had departed from the Council.

Yoda stopped before him, his hands resting on the gimmer stick in front of him. He looked Luca up and down, trying to read him. He could sense surprise and confusion, yes, but there was also some sense of peace and acceptance, as if the young man before him knew his destiny and had accepted it readily. His wise green eyes found the clear blue ones of the face before him. He could sense a hint of familiarity in those eyes, eyes that spoke volumes of the troubles he had faced, the darkness he had seen, the sadness he had experienced. He could also sense determination, a longing to help, to accomplish what he had been brought here to do. All this and more was conveyed to him as the two of them locked eyes for an instant before the young man broke eye contact by nodding his head in acknowledgement of his presence.

"Master Yoda, to what do I owe the pleasure?"

Yoda stared at the young man a moment longer before a happy grin broke out on his face.

"Difficult to locate, you are, young Luca. For you, high and low I have searched. Expect to find you here, I did not." Yoda chuckled at Luca's embarrassed expression and his sheepish grin. "Come to talk to you, I have." Yoda watched as Luca's face turned serious, waiting for the Jedi Master to continue. "More about you, there is, than what you have told us. Read your mind, I will not. But tell me I wish you would."

Luca looked at the Jedi Master thoughtfully. He knew he had to keep the knowledge of certain events to himself, but there were some things that he knew wouldn't harm his mission if he told Yoda. He took a deep breath as he prepared to reveal certain truths to the wise Master.

"You are correct, Master. There are some things I am hiding. But you must believe me when I tell you that it is information that I cannot reveal, at least not yet." Yoda nodded his head in assent, accepting the fact that some thing needed to remain hidden. "I can, however, let you in on some information about my mission." Yoda stood there quietly, waiting for Luca to continue. "I have been sent back to not only prevent certain events from coming to pass, but to help save one soul from succumbing to the darkness. If I am able to do this, the fate of the galaxy will be drastically altered." He paused so the Jedi Master could understand the seriousness of what he was about to say. "Very soon, a battle will start. In this battle, many Jedi will die. It will be the cause of a galaxy-wide war, a war that will claim many lives, a war filled with darkness, a war that will be the downfall of the Jedi."

Yoda nodded solemnly and urged Luca to continue.

"I feel I will not be able to prevent this battle from taking place. It will happen and will ultimately lead to war. But I do feel that I will be able to help prevent one person from falling into the dark, the one person who holds the fate of the galaxy in his hands."

"It is the Chosen One you speak of," Yoda stated with certainty, knowing exactly whom it was that Luca was referring to. He watched as Luca nodded his head in answer to his statement. "And, it is you yourself that you wish to save, hmmm, Anakin?"

Luca brought his head up in astonishment, shocked that Yoda had been able to make such a deduction. The surprise didn't last for long though as he looked at Yoda's knowing expression. He slowly nodded his head, showing the great Jedi that he had guessed correctly.

"Always clouded, young Skywalker's future has been. Death, destruction, darkness, I have sensed. Quick to anger, he is. Too reckless, he is. Known, I have, that befall him, some terrible future will." Yoda watched the young man sit quietly, knowing that he was facing the dark demons of a terrible past. "Hope to prevent that, you do. A better future, you wish for him...and for you as well." Luca nodded and brought his gaze up to meet Yoda's. A quiet moment of understanding passed between them before Yoda straightened up and turned around to leave.

"Arrive on Coruscant soon, Skywalker will, " Yoda informed the still silent Luca, "watch him, you will. Guard him well, you will, against the oncoming darkness. Stay in the Temple, you will, for the time being. Continue, you can, in the morning. Success in your mission, I wish you. May the Force be with you."

Luca watched Master Yoda's slowly retreating figure and stared after him long after the Jedi Master had gone. He felt as if a burden had been lifted from his shoulders with the knowledge he had revealed to Yoda. He didn't have to face the challenge ahead of him alone. Yoda knew the truth and he knew that Yoda would try to help him succeed in his mission. The thought that Yoda, one of the greatest Jedi Masters that had ever existed, believed in him, helped relieve him of some of the stress and anxiety that he was feeling about the fast-approaching time of darkness. He sighed and shook his head as he stood up from where he was seated. Taking a deep breath, he took one last look around the tranquil gardens before heading out of the garden and back into Temple, awaiting the dawn of a new day…a day that would help decide the fate of the galaxy.