1: A Vergence in The Force

(Telos IV, Telos System, Kwymar Sector, Outer Rim Territories)

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(Year: 36 BBY)

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(Qui-Gon Jinn POV)

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Qui-Gon Jinn and Master Dooku had both sensed a Powerful Vergence in the Force that the other Masters Seemingly had not. Temporarily leaving Obi-Wan at the Temple, Qui-Gon and and Dooku set out discover the Source of this Vergence.

Their Intuition and the Force led them to the Outer Rim Jedi Planet of Telos IV in the Telos System of the Kwymar Sector.

Together former Master and former Apprentice ventured down to the Telosian Jedi Repository where many Jedi Consular's resided and had been residing since the Jedi Civil War.

''Any assumptions as to what we expect to find? I doubt the Tome Readers will have any clue as to what we seek.'' Says Qui-Gon.

''A true Jedi never assumes Jinn, remember that. Still, I must admit that this Vergence doesn't entirely sit right with me. Why is it only you and I can sense this? It makes precious little sense, but we most follow it to be certain," Says Dooku.

"I know Master." Says Jinn quietly...

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(POV Change: Qhomo Alamas)

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Jedi Master's Dooku and Qui-Gon Jinn were on their way, in search of a Vergence in the Force. This could only mean they had come for Jar'Sika. Jar'Sika Amano was the greatest Youngling the Telos Repository had on hand. Despite only being Five years old he showed an almost clairvoyant understanding of Combat.

When Qhomo taught him the First Form of Lightsaber Combat; Shii-Cho, he anticipated his instructions and executed them nearly flawlessly. Qhomo was loathe to see Jar'Sika leave, but honestly that kind of talent could only be fully harnessed at one of the Order's larger Praxuem's and not even then. Coruscant was Jar'Sika's best option to be perfectly honest. Qhomo was certain he'd hear tales of the boy becoming a Lightsaber Virtuoso or Legendary Healer in the future, but wished he could do more to help the youngling in that beyond handing him over to Dooku and Qui-Gon Jinn.

Though why Dooku was coming was beyond the wizened old Kel'Dor in charge of the Telos. The Legendary Swordsman of the Order had been retired for more than a few years now, so it had to be something important to involve him coming out of retirement and accompanying his former apprentice.

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(POV Change: Qui-Gon Jinn)

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Entering the Telosian Archives, Qui-Gon and Dooku lowered their heads as the warmth washed over them freeing their bodies from the binding grip of the cold in the polar region where the Archives were located. Making their way inside they were quickly greeted by Jedi Archivist in charge of the Telos Archives, an old Mirailan with extensive Cybernetic Supports.

''Aorlen. It's been a while.'' Dooku spoke, clearly familiar with the Jedi.

''Indeed it has Thysis. Master Qui-Gon, as the Chief Archivist of the Telos Archives, on behalf of Master Alamas I welcome you. If you'll follow me, I'll escort you to Master Alamas, as he's teaching our most promising Youngling right now.'' Says Aorlen.

''Master.'' Says Qui-Gon quietly.

''I know, I sense it as well. The Vergence is here. Let us meet Qhomo and this most promising Youngling.'' Says Dooku.

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(POV Change: Qhomo Alamas)

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''Remember Jar'Sika, Listen to the Force, feel the energy beneath your feet. Every Planet has a various Connection to the Force. The Sith World of Korriban is poisoned by the Dark Side, whereas the World of Chandrila is saturated in the Light Side. Your Healing Power can be positively or negatively effected on such planets.'' Says Qhomo.

''Yes...Master.'' Says Jar'Sika as he feels the force through the soil before cupping his hands with his wrists joined but his fingers jutted outwards around a plant.

The plant was withering.

As Jar'Sika focused his Force Healing into his hands, the Plant turns from a sickly brown to a weak green.

''I sense something Master, a...whisper. The Planet feels disrupted. I can feel something calling out for help.'' Jar'Sika spoke, his distraction disrupting the healing as the color reverts to a sickly brown.

''I wish to visit the ruins Master, I feel something drawing me to them.'' Says Jar'Sika.

''We can discuss this later Youngling, for now we have two distinguished guests. Allow me to introduce you to my oldest friend. Thysis Dooku and his former Padawan, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn.'' Says Qhomo.

''Masters.'' Jar'Sika bows in typical consular fashion, with his upper body lowered and a passive hand gesture.

''Jar'Sika, why don't you go and wash up? Give me some time to meet and greet our guests properly.'' Qhomo says.

''Yes, Master Alamas.'' Says Jar'Sika.

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(POV Change: Qui-Gon Jinn)

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That boy was the Vergence that Master Dooku and himself sensed, without a doubt. The Force blazed within him like the twin sun's of Tatooine.

''I can guess why your both here, you seek a Vergence in the Force. Jar'Sika no doubt.'' Says Qhomo.

''How high is his Midi-Chlorian Count?'' Asks Dooku.

''Seventeen Thousand. Same as Master Yoda. Jar'Sika has gifts, and though I wish he did not need to leave, his gifts are beyond my and this Academies scope of expertise.'' Says Master Qhomo.

''What sort of Gifts?'' Asks Qui-Gon.

''To begin with? Force Healing, Battle Meditation, Battle Precognition. and an innate ability to form far more powerful Force Bonds with others than typical Jedi. There, he's gone now. Jar'Sika is a special Case, we discovered him in a Stasis Pod in crashed Jedi Ship. The Ship's ID held no listing in any database and yet the Ship was distinctly Jedi. We're not even sure Jar'Sika is his name, it's just what was recovered from the ship's Database.'' Says Qhomo.

''How old was the ship?'' Asks Qui-Gon.

''Impossible to say for certain but definitely older than the High Republic Era. Take him to the ruins, perhaps answers will be found within. That is all I can ask.''

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(POV Change: Jar'Sika Amano)

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Jar'Sika was Meditating, he always felt at ease when Meditating, but this time there was that pull in the back of his mind calling him to the Ruins. Jar'Sika couldn't explain it, but he felt like he had to go to those Ruins....

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And so begins Chapter 1. Now then, Jar'Sika will find answers in the ruins, and form a Force Bond or two. He'll flso recover something that sets him apart from other future Padawans.

As well as a companion....

Have to take things very slow right now. Arms in a cast, and back is braced. Got kicked by animal recently, cracked a few ribs, broke my arm and put a hairline fracture in on of me vertebrae. The Vertebrae is healed fought that I can move around, albeit like those old men with a cane from the early TV shows, but st least I'm writing again.

Last Time I'm taking the nieces to a Petting zoo with minimal separate enclosures.

Laters....