Chapter 4.1 : Mourning

Kira stepped aboard the ship, her heart heavy with grief. She couldn't believe that Valac was gone, that he had been defeated so easily by the masked figure. It was all too much to process. She walked slowly through the ship, barely noticing her surroundings. She made her way to the cockpit and sat in the pilot's seat, staring blankly at the controls. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she let them fall freely.

She thought about all that Valac had taught her, about how he had shaped her into the person she was today. She vowed to honor his memory by continuing to fight for justice and peace in the galaxy.

Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by the ship's warning system. A new ship had entered their vicinity, and it was fast approaching. Kira quickly wiped away her tears and sprang into action. She activated the ship's shields and weapons systems, ready to defend herself if necessary.

The new ship slowed down and docked with Kira's ship. Kira cautiously made her way to the docking bay, blaster in hand. As she stepped out of the ship, she saw a figure emerge from the other vessel. It was another masked figure, this one wearing a silver mask.

Kira tensed up, ready for a fight. But the figure didn't attack. Instead, it spoke.

"I know you're looking for me," the figure said. "But you're not ready to face me yet. Train, get stronger, and then we'll meet again."

And with that, the figure disappeared back into their ship and took off, leaving Kira standing alone in the docking bay.

Kira was confused and frustrated. She had come all this way to confront the masked figure, only to be told that she wasn't ready yet. But as she thought about it more, she realized that the figure was right. She needed to train, to become stronger, if she was going to have any chance of defeating this enemy.

So Kira set off on a new mission. She would seek out other Jedi, those who had survived the purge and gone into hiding. She would train with them, learn from them, and together they would form a new order of Jedi, dedicated to protecting the galaxy and fighting against the forces of darkness.

As Kira set a course for her next destination, she couldn't help but think about Valac. He had believed in her, had seen her potential, and had given his life to protect her. She would honor his memory by becoming the best Jedi she could be, by using her skills and training to make the galaxy a better place for all who lived in it.

With that, Kira set off into the unknown, determined to build a new Jedi Order and to bring peace and justice to the galaxy once and for all.