By the way I didn't know who it was going to be until this point. I debated between Qui-Gon, Padme and though I didn't realize it at the time even Dex. For Padme and Dex they wouldn't realize it until the Clone Wars period, Padme when she saw them for the first time in ten years and remembered everything and Dex when Obi-Wan goes to identify the Kamino saber dart though he wouldn't have regained his memories
"Yes Master however I didn't understand part of it, the temple news mentioned a shadow Jedi running around, does that mean we have to watch out for potential trouble?"
"Not necessarily Padawan, you don't understand the various distinctions of shadow Jedi when we read about it in the temple news. Sometimes we do mean fallen Jedi who simply haven't changed their blade color, other times we're talking about Jedi on undercover missions who can't truly reveal themselves whenever they act on their Jedi duties in order to keep themselves safe. This Jedi isn't a rogue or a Jedi on a mission where their identity must be kept secret, instead when the temple discusses this shadow Jedi it means a Jedi who's helping out in secret not even truly revealing themselves to fellow Jedi except through the use of a lightsaber and the Force. In situations like these the Jedi Council has decided that we will let the Jedi reveal themselves in their own time however we are also to make contact if possible and request they reveal themselves to the Council and why they aren't really talking to fellow Jedi or returning to the temple. This time is especially important because one of the times a Jedi managed to get a brief look they said the shadow Jedi looked awful, though they didn't get a clear look at their face the clothes were too big and also cut up and the Jedi in question could see scars"
"Let us hope this shadow Jedi allows people to help them then"
"Agreed, we ourselves already know what happens to people out in the field for so long without a break, depending on why this Jedi is a shadow they might be out in the field longer than normal and may need that extra bit of help"
A few days later they finally make it to Tython and are surprised that the main building was mostly in tact if in need of some basic repairs on the outside. Once inside they were even more amazed at how much was preserved and how they didn't need to do much in regards to repairs on the inside too. Though overall the assessment took several hours
"Well looks like we can tell the Council that Tython can be used Obi-Wan"
"Indeed Anakin, let's do a quick survey of the rest of the grounds which still belong to the Jedi and we'll then make a report to the Council about what we feel is needed"
"Fine by me"
They start the survey only to end up in big trouble. They started fighting when all of a sudden the shadow Jedi appeared and helped them out. Once the battle was over the Jedi started to leave when Obi-Wan started talking
"Wait, there's something you should know before you leave. You don't have to reveal yourself to Jedi you help in the field or necessarily to the Jedi Council right now, you can do it in your own time but the Council would like to know who's been helping us recently and why you aren't talking to fellow Jedi or returning to the Temple. They will respect your decisions but the Council simply wants to make sure that all their Jedi are safe and accounted for. You don't even have to return to the Temple after you reveal yourself if you don't want, just...just make sure you're taking care of yourself because I can tell you don't look so good, you're scarred up pretty badly and also look like you could use several good meals. Again you don't have to reveal yourself until you feel ready but it would be nice for the Council at least to know who it is that's wielding a lightsaber like a Jedi would"
The person simply nods and leaves while Anakin and Obi-Wan get back to the building and contact the Council about Tython
"...overall I say that coming back to rebuild is a good idea"
"Then that's what we'll do, we'll send teams with those specific sets of skills if possible and if not we'll use contractors and then use the Force to make them forget about being on Tython for everyone's protection ours and theirs"
"Understood Masters...by the way my Padawan and I met our mysterious shadow Jedi today, I managed to pass on the message to them right before they left. However they felt familiar, like I should know them but don't truly recognize their Force signature. It's almost like the signature has been changed by something but I wouldn't be able to tell you what it was"
"We'll wait a few days to see if they'll make contact with us then"
"Understood Masters"
Both groups sign off and Anakin and Obi-Wan decide to stay the night there and get back to the Temple in the morning. Meanwhile at the Jedi Temple the Council discusses the new development but doesn't really expect much until they are informed that someone was trying to contact them. However the Padawan didn't recognize the code that was being used
"Patch them through anyways Padawan, we'll see if they're simply using an older code because of the fact that they haven't made contact in a long enough time frame that they don't know we recently changed the code"
"Understood Master Plo Koon"
As soon as contact was established both sides simply stared at each other for a minute and then Windu spoke up
"Thank you for helping our people recently, who are you though and why haven't you contacted us until now?"
However they don't receive a verbal reply instead they are shown a note written on something big enough to be visible
*I am mute at the moment due to the Force. I will not be allowed to speak until told otherwise*
"Understood, could you lower your hood so that we can know the identity of the Jedi helping us?"
*No the Force will not allow me to reveal myself at this time either, though I feel I will be able to reveal myself to you soon I will not be able to speak for some time after the reveal*
"Very well, could you at least keep in contact on a more regular basis via the new codes we are sending now?"
They receive a nod and wait for the codes to be sent
"May the Force be with you then"
*And with you, tell all Jedi that meet me that I will do better in taking care of myself and to not try and contact me again to send messages unless I am told otherwise by you*
"No need, once they know you've made contact with us they won't try and contact you again unless you are seriously hurt and in need of immediate help"
The two groups sign off and then everyone goes about their business. Obi-Wan and Anakin return to the Temple a few days later and learn their mysterious friend had finally made contact
"That's good to hear Master Windu"
"Agreed, now then get some rest you have a mission tomorrow that you'll want to be awake for the debriefing trust me it's an interesting one"
Obi-Wan and Anakin leave and as soon as that happens they are contacted by the stranger again
"Is there something you need to talk to us about?"
*Yes, Jedi in trouble on Ryloth, I can't do anything about it by myself and as such need more help, however I don't know how to help without revealing my identity*
"Does the Force say it's not yet time?"
*Not for normal Jedi, but the Council can now know my identity*
The person pulls the hood back and everyone on the Council is shocked to see Qui-Gon Jinn in the flesh, though scarred from his funeral
"How is this possible?"
*I don't know Masters one minute I was dying and the next I am alive on Corellia and scarred from what I can only presume is burns*
"We lit a pyre on Naboo, the doctors are positive that the scarring isn't affecting your vocal cords?"
*Yes several tests confirmed that and the Force through meditation told me that I would not regain my voice until a certain event has passed. I was also told at the same time that I was to wait to reveal myself until it told me too, the situation on Ryloth was the decision by the Force that it was time to reveal myself to you to get further orders regarding this situation. By the way Master Yoda we need to talk about something soon*
"Agree I do, leave the Council chambers the rest of you will until I call you back"
The Council leaves and Yoda makes sure it's soundproof
"Speak you may Qui-Gon"
*Just how are we back in the past and me able to remember everything even after my death?*
"The Force a mission it gave Obi-Wan, Anakin and I, Bail Organa remember the past as well he does. Why you were brought back and remember everything unknown it is. The Force silent on that it is"
*Understood, maybe we'll find out sometime in the future*
"Agree I do, allowing the others back in I am so discuss this further we will not. Not time it is for them to know about the fact that from the future four of us are"
Once the Council was back in session the group discussed further things in regards to Qui-Gon and his current mission on Ryloth. They soon realized that Qui-Gon couldn't risk actually entering battle this time because he might get knocked out and then recognized during treatment so the Council and Qui-Gon agreed on an alternate mission for him from that point on
"So you agree with this Qui-Gon?"
*Yes Master Windu I do agree to this mission*
"Okay then, by the way we do really need you to report in at times so that we have an accurate account in regards to where you are. We also want to start being able to send you funds so that you can take better care of yourself, even if you have to stay hidden at the moment"
*Sorry Master Windu, but that's actually not a good idea at the moment*
"Why not?"
*Easy, until the Force says otherwise I need to stay hidden, Jedi might start getting suspicious if funds start disappearing even if you tell them it's for the shadow Jedi that's been helping lately*
"You have a point I didn't think of that"
*Thought so*
"By the way Knight Kenobi mentioned your Force signature was different do you possibly know why?"
*No I don't, though I have some suspicions*
"Very well, in the meantime carry on with your current mission and obey the will of the Force whenever you don't contact us about potential places you could go to to help out fellow Jedi. Also remember to check in on a regular basis again, and Qui-Gon as soon as the Force says you can reveal yourself to your fellow Jedi on missions do so and we'll explain the situation to Knight Kenobi if he asks about reports of sightings of you"
So Qui-Gon ends the transmission and everyone soon gets back to a new routine. The team on Ryloth was told that they would be getting help but in a different capacity this time due to reasons that the Council wasn't going to explain and the shadow Jedi was a big help with getting supplies to where they were needed and also intelligence at times as well, when those on Ryloth caught sight of him they realized why the Council wasn't able to discuss their help this time in detail, because the shadow Jedi did what he wanted whenever they wanted and for some reason they didn't want to risk an identity reveal at the moment. Meanwhile Obi-Wan and Anakin were given the debriefing on their new mission
"You're right Master Windu this is an interesting mission"
"Pirates attacking a shipping lane is common in that area but for groups to declare it's the government that's authorizing the attacks is unusual. We need you and Padawan Skywalker to verify this information if possible and if not then find out just who is authorizing these attacks and why"
"Understood Master Windu, how often should we report in?"
"Unfortunately we can't risk you being discovered but we also can't risk you being out of contact for so long again even though that was through no fault of your own. As such we need you to check in every week, and it doesn't even have to be with the Council personally. We will accept relay messages from other Jedi you might meet during the mission"
"Understood, come on Padawan we need to prepare"
"Understood Master"
"Masters, you should know that my Padawan and I have agreed to rotate mission duties. As such immediately starting after this mission he'll be the one receiving the debrief on the next mission, he'll also be the one debriefing you about this mission and the results that might come from them. I know this is unusual but seeing as how we don't know when we'll be sent out on a mission and my Padawan needs to become a Knight as quickly as possible I figure this is the best way to help make sure he's prepared for Knighthood"
"We understand Knight Kenobi and agree to your request, however Padawan Skywalker is not to report to us until after he cleans up and if necessary goes to medical. And of course we will debrief the person who's conscious despite the rotation if one of you is injured that severely"
"Understood Masters, we'll be underway then"
They get to their quarters and start to prepare for the mission and Anakin asks a question via sign language