The Chase

The halls of the Jedi Temple echoed softly as Jedi Master Kenzo Han`shi moved through them in thought. The Force had relayed to him new visions. Visions of a dire future. But they were not clear, not yet. All he knew was that there was darkness on the horizon and that he would play some role in how it unfolded.

“You are up late” came a soft voice from behind Kenzo. He had been so lost in his thoughts that he had not noticed someone approaching from behind. He turned and smiled softly to his future wife.

“I am just lost in my thoughts” Kenzo said as he touched her cheek lightly, pushing aside an errant strand of white hair from her face.

Moro shook her head “The visions again?”

Kenzo nodded “I think I am close to figuring them out.”

“Well do not dwell on it for too long. We vote on the Terra issue in the morning. You should be well rested. I expect it to be a lively debate.”

Kenzo nodded slowly. Terra was an independent system in the mid rim region. It had recently fallen into a state of civil war. Many believed the rebels to be backed by Sith agents, though no proof had yet surfaced. While the Republic was currently remaining neutral the High Emperor of Terra had requested Jedi aid. Now the Order was to debate on how they were to respond.

“I think I will send in two of my padawans” Moro continued.

“Which two?”

Moro shrugged slightly “I believe Ziel, though the second one I have not decided yet.”

Kenzo tilted his head to one side “Ziel? He’s a sentinel correct?”

Moro nodded “Yes, I think he will be a good investigator once he completes his trials.”

“That sounds good then.”

“I’m going to retire for the night aishiteru. I hope you’ll join me soon”

Kenzo nodded and leaned in kissing Moro softly. “I will not be much longer.”

Moro smiled “Good.” She returned the kiss and moved past Kenzo, walking in the direction of dormitories. Kenzo smiled as she left and then returned to his thoughts. He would not figure this out tonight. But he could still not let the vision go.

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Ziel swung in fast, his size doubling as he released the grappling line and slammed feat first into the Rodian thug. The Neti Jedi shifted down to a more reasonable size as he stood over the Rodian.

“You’re coming with me Morn. Smuggling Sith artifacts, slavery, drugs, it’s time you answered for your crimes against the Republic.”

“Stupid Jedi” Morn spat “I never travel alone!”

The roar of an angry Wookie took Ziel by surprised as he found himself lifted from his feet. The Wookie flung Ziel towards the nearest wall. Ziel flipped through the air using the Force to control his descent as he landed on his feet. Three more Rodian’s emerged from the alley with blasters drawn.

Morn got to his feet and grinned “Waste him!”

Ziel lightsaber was in his hand and ignited before the first blast could be fired. Moving swiftly, Ziel charged forward taking down the Wookie as he ignited the other end of his double bladed lightsaber. A volley of blaster bolts came Ziels way, his swirling blades easily brushing them aside. With a small tug in the Force Ziel sent the Rodians flying back into the alley wall.

“Damn Jedi” Morn swore as he turned tail and ran down the alley.

“Perhaps this won’t be as easy as I had initially thought” Ziel said to himself.