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3630bby the Alliance base Odessen
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Lord Borias looked on as the construction continued at the Odessen base.
things were peaceful now. the war was over, the gods were back, and everything was as it should be at last.
He stood there quietly, the soft breeze gently blowing his long black hair off of his shoulders. he flipped it back thoughtfully.
He heard a shuffle behind him as he stood there on the Mesa across from the new command center atop the Cantina building.
“It’s beginning to look like old Taris.” The soft graveled voice boomed in the silent air.
“Hello brother.” Borias smiled at him. he looked over head at the flying droids, the workmen with jet packs, and the engineers up on the scaffolds, and on the mesas surrounding them. “Indeed, it is.”
“How are you feeling? I know it’s been hard for you after all the pain and stress you went through over the last few months.”
“It comes and goes. Theron has been a blessing. he has comforted me and helped me to heal.”
Joanis nodded. his cropped black hair was messed up by the wind. “It was hard for all of us."
"I know." Joanis put a hand on his brother's shoulder. “It’s amazing we all came out of this in one piece. we got lucky.”
Borias chuckled. “We had good people behind us, and the gods were on our side. we were fortunate that Scyva had decided to fight with us. We would surely have lost the war without the Gods help.”
“They defeated the emperor, but Izax got away. “
“Not to worry. I am sure that the gods shall deal with him.”
“if anyone can, it would be them.” Joanis sighed.
Pause. "I wanted to talk to you about something."
Borias read his face thoughtfully. His bronze cheeks drooped into a frown. "What is troubling you?"
"Now that our war is over and we are at peace at last, some of us wish to return to Coruscant and Dromund Kaas to help rebuild."
Borias nodded. "It has already started, but the incident on Iokath and the return of the Gods had complicated things."
"I know. I feel terrible for all the lives that were lost, the families that were torn apart, the worlds that were destroyed. So much was lost." Joanis said sadly.
"We have all suffered from the war with the Eternal Empire." Borias said softly. "It shall take a long time to rebuild, and we were fortunate to have some resources here on Odessen, but we must find more. Many of the other worlds were not so fortunate. Arcann and Izax's meddling have stripped them of everything."
"Winning the war and having Arcann and Zakuul on our side helps so much."
"Indeed, but they have suffered too. Some of those resources have been returned to us, but most of them were exhausted in the war. Borias said, in an authorative tone.
I have sent patrols out to search for any materials and resources they can utilize for the Alliance and for the the worlds that need to rebuild."
"That's a huge undertaking, " Joanis said. "But we'll get it done."
"You said that you wished to tell me something brother." Borias smiled suddenly.
"As well as helping rebuild, I was considering teaching."
"I can see that. You would do well, though you may wish to stay here to do so."
"Oh? Why is that?"
"I thought it would be a good idea to build a temple here, now that we are settled and are no longer threatened by the Eternal Empire."
"Izax is still out there somewhere."
"He is, though I am not concerned with that. I am sure the Gods shall keep him at bay."
"I hope you're right."
"In an event, I have nothing against you leaving to help rebuild, though at least stay for the wedding." Borias grinned.
"Of course. I'm so happy it all worked out. We were so worried that we would lose you both.”
“I know. “ Borias said thoughtfully.
"Speaking of losing people, is there any word on finding Master Satele?”
Borias frowned. “Do not even mention her name to me. I believe she was responsible for most of our trouble. I am just happy that Theron was returned to me.”
“I’m sorry. I know it’s a sore subject.” Joanis sighed. “We know now that she was manipulated by Izax too, just like Theron.”
“I know.” Borias growled. “…and The Republic never lifted a finger to help, and she just disappeared, without a word to anyone, including her own son.”
“I know, but...”
“Are you going to defend her now, after all that has happened?”
“I’m sorry.”
Borias grumbled. "We may catch up to her soon enough. I suppose only time shall tell."
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CORUSCANT — THE CITY OF LIGHT 3630BBY
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The city-world shimmered like a forge at dusk — light spilling from durasteel towers into the cracks of old wounds.
Coruscant was rebuilding.
The Eternal Empire’s reign had left the planet scarred, but the Republic’s heart still beat beneath the rubble.
A silver shuttle cut through the haze, banking toward the temple district.
Inside, Master Joanis Domvar stood beside Kira Carsen, watching the skyline.
Both wore the quiet composure of those who had survived too much and refused to let it be for nothing.
“Hard to believe,” Kira murmured. “Coruscant actually looks… hopeful again.”
Joanis smiled faintly. “Hope is stubborn. It always grows back.”
The shuttle descended into the old Jedi Temple courtyard — now a skeletal ruin framed by scaffolding and light.
Republic workers moved through the debris like ants, clearing the fallen stones, planting young trees in the courtyard where masters once walked.
Behind them, the ramp lowered — and two familiar figures emerged into the sunlight:
Aric Jorgan, his fur streaked silver at the muzzle, and Bey 'wan Ago, wiping soot off his mechanic’s gloves with a half-smile.
“Still can’t believe we’re rebuilding a temple,” Bey 'wan said, his voice rasping with dry humor. “Guess there’s no shortage of heavy lifting.”
Aric grunted, looking up at the broken skyline. “Better this than another battlefield. At least this time we’re building instead of tearing down.”
Kira smirked. “Give it a week, Sergeant. Someone’s bound to start an argument about floor plans.”
Joanis chuckled, stepping forward. “We’ve come a long way from Odessen. Let’s make sure this place becomes more than stone and holocron.”
The group moved deeper into the courtyard.
The new temple grounds were alive with quiet energy — young Jedi and adepts from the Alliance, some still wearing battle armor, others in simple robes, all working together.
The future of the Jedi Order wasn’t monastic anymore; it was practical, human, alive.
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REPUBLIC COMMAND — THE SENATE TOWER 3630bby
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High above the city, Commander Jace Malcolm stood in his office overlooking the reconstruction zone.
Below, the lights of the temple gleamed faintly through the city’s smog. For the first time in years, he wasn’t looking for threats — he was watching something grow.
His aide entered quietly. “Commander, the Jedi envoy from Odessen has arrived. They’re coordinating reconstruction around the Temple.”
Jace turned, brow furrowed. “Odessen again. Seems that place keeps pulling us back.”
“They brought soldiers and specialists too — some of your old allies from the war. Aric Jorgan. Bey'wan Ago.”
Jace’s expression softened. “Jorgan’s still alive? Huh. I figured he’d retire to some cold mountain by now.”
“He’s running logistics for the rebuild,” the aide replied. “Seems he’s made himself useful to the Jedi.”
“Good,” Jace said quietly, almost to himself. “He deserves peace.”
He turned back to the window, the temple’s faint blue lights reflecting in his armor. “Keep me updated. I want a full report once they’ve established base operations.”
“Yes, sir.”
When the aide left, Jace lingered, staring at the skyline.
Odessen... Jedi... Shan.
Every time the names resurfaced, so did the ache he’d buried before his son left to fight the war with Zakuul.
He wondered if Theron was still there and if he’d ever forgive him.
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Coruscant -The Temple Plaza
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Back at the temple ruins, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the half-restored plaza.
Joanis stood in quiet meditation before the shattered statue of a forgotten Jedi.
Kira approached, arms crossed, watching the Republic engineers set up power grids and communications relays.
“Aric’s running point on security,” she said. “He’s grumbling already.”
Joanis smiled faintly. “That’s how you know he’s happy.”
Across the courtyard, Aric Jorgan was barking orders at a group of young soldiers.
“Keep the perimeter clean. If I find one more unsecured access port, you’ll be hauling scrap instead of guarding it!”
Bey'wan leaned against a column nearby, grinning. “You’d think peace was bad for his health.”
“Peace is overrated,” Aric shot back, glancing at him. “At least war made sense.”
“Speak for yourself,” Bey'wan muttered. “I like breathing.”
Their bickering carried through the air like an old, familiar melody — grounding the space that had once been too quiet, too reverent.
Kira smiled, watching them. “You know, this might actually work.”
Joanis turned toward her. “It will. The Force is stronger here now. Balanced.”
She stepped closer. “And what about you, Master Domvar? Are you staying to play teacher?”
He looked at her with a small, knowing smile. “We’ll both teach. And more importantly, we’ll both learn.” He winked at her, a bit of mischief in his blue eyes.
She laughed softly. "Now that were free of the Jedi bureaucracy, we can finally make a life together."
"Thankfully, I'm just happy that Borias is restoring the order. I..." His thoughts were interrupted when he heard a loud metallic sound approaching.
A low hum of repulsons filled the air.
Another shuttle descended — not Jedi, not Republic engineers.
A smaller, darker craft bearing the insignia of the old Havoc Division.
Joanis straightened as the ramp lowered — and Jace Malcolm stepped out, his gray armor catching the last light of sunset.
The heavily scarred face broke into a warm smile. “Master Domvar,” he greeted, his voice deep but even. “Didn’t think I’d see the Jedi rebuilding Coruscant again.”
Joanis bowed his head. “You of all people know why it must be done.”
Jace’s eyes flicked to Kira, then to the workers, the soldiers, the apprentices in the courtyard. “It’s… different. Less robes. More calluses.”
Kira grinned. “We’ve evolved.”
Jace smirked faintly. “So have I. Or at least that’s what they tell me.” There was a beat of silence — and then his tone softened. "I still haven’t heard from Theron. Is he alright ?”
Joanis nodded slowly. "I’m not surprised. He’s Stubborn." Joanis knew of their rivalry. He and Theron had grown up together and remained close, even after Theron started working for the SIS under his father.
"Like father like son," Jace said quietly.
"He's alive Commander," Joanis said gently. "And doing what he does best — saving people."
Jace’s gaze lingered on the half-built temple, the banners stirring in the evening breeze. “Then maybe there’s still hope for all of us.”
He stepped forward, extending his hand. Joanis clasped it firmly.
“For what it’s worth,” Jace said, “it’s good to see the Jedi building something worth fighting for again.”
Joanis inclined his head. “And it’s good to see the Republic remembering what it was built to protect.”
His expression shifted — careful, calculated. "We know you don’t agree, but the alliance is still fighting for a better future and your son is a big part of that.”
Jace nodded, but his jaw tightened. “I’d like to believe that.”
The city hummed around them — the lights of Coruscant burning bright again, reflected in the glassy pools of the temple plaza.
Above, the stars shone faintly through the haze, and for the first time in a generation, the world looked brighter.
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3630bbyOdessen base
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Theron groaned, being woken from a sound sleep. His comm beeped. ***BEEP BEEP BOOP BOOP**
He rolled over, reaching over the sleeping form of Borias next to him to grab the comm. He tapped it to answer.
Bronzetopaz's image glared at him. "Theron I'm here at your cargo bay."
Lazuli groaned, half asleep, her blue hair mussed. "What time is it?"
Theron smiled, slightly amused. "It's okay Zuli, I got this. Go back to sleep."
"Lazulibleu is that you?" Bronzetopaz' image glared at the Chiss fondly.
"Topaz?" Lazuli's ruby eyes blinked.
"Yeah." Bronzetopaz stood on the deck outside the cargo bay. "Hey, I know it's early, but would you mind lowering the force field, so I can start unloading?"
Theron rubbed his eyes. "I would laugh, but you just woke me out of a sound sleep."
"Should I call Hylo?" Lazulibleu offered.
Theron groaned. "Don't wake her yet. She's grumpy enough in the morning."
Lazuli nodded. "Alright, but I'll go with you." She got up off the bed then started to dress.
"Hang on Topaz, we will be there in a few." Theron said.
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"What in blazes!" Hylo shuffled out of her room to the cargo bay door.
She saw Bronzetopaz standing outside and reached up to punch the buttons on the wall to drop the force field.
"Hey gorgeous." Bronzetopaz held his arms out for a hug.
Hylo couldn't help smiling. "Topaz, you dog! How the hell are you? Where have you been?"
He grabbed her in a big bear hug. "Miss me?"
"You're kidding, right?" Hylo grumbled.
"Come on... I told you last time I would give them back..."
"Causing trouble again?" Theron smirked, as he and Lazulibleu walked into the cargo bay, Lazuli holding onto Theron's hand tightly.
Hylo smiled at them. "Here comes two of the happy triad."
"We were that happy once..." Hylo lamented. "Until you and Gault took off with my haul." She growled.
"I don't know what you see in him." Bronzetopaz frowned.
"Me either." She shrugged.
Lazulibleu eyed Bronzetopaz. "Topaz how could you?"
"What?" Bronzetopaz shrugged. "I was jealous."
"Some of that stuff you took was for the wedding." Hylo started.
"I couldn't let you marry that Devoronian slimeball." Topaz growled.
Theron covered his face with his hand.
Lazulibleu crossed her arms. "Are you finished, or shall we wait for you to stop bickering?"
Hylo bowed her head. "Sorry."
"Could we all please just get along?" Theron asked.
"Okay" Bronzetopaz let out a sigh. "Sorry Hylo."
Corso came bounding out of the ramp entrance of the ship. "Hey Captain, can we unload now?"
Bronzetopaz looked at Theron. He nodded. "Get to it, but don't make too much noise the complex is still asleep."
Corso looked around. "I thought it was kind of quiet..."
"Except for the guards, who rotate shifts every 2 hours." Lazulibleu motioned with a thumb over her shoulder.
Corso stepped up to her. "Hello, I'm Corso."
"I'm Lazulibleu, or Lazuli for short." She smiled at him.
Corso grabbed her blue hand and kissed it.
Seeing the frown on Theron's face Corso took his hand back. "Sorry sir I meant no offense. I wasn't trying to seduce your wife."
Hylo smiled, amused. "Oh... she's not ..."
Theron shot her a look, then Lazulibleu put her hand on his arm. "Theron."
Just a look from her usually calmed him down, but not this time.
Bronzetopaz giggled. "Corso is getting ahead of himself again. He's always the romantic."
Lazulibleu looked up at Theron. "Theron is too, though we like to stay private. He is very protective of me."
Hylo crossed her arms, musing. "Mess with her, and you gotta deal with agent Shan and Lord Borias too."
Theron wasn't amused. "If you're all done putting our relationship on display, I'd like to get back to sleep with my WIFE." he grabbed Lazuli's hand.
Lazulibleu knew he was being a wise-ass and chuckled. "We shall leave you to it then."
Lazulibleu waved to them as Theron took her from the smuggler cargo bay pulling her along with him." Sweet Theron you didn't need to be so cross with them."
Theron glanced at her and couldn't help but smile. She did that to him, Just a look and his anger melted away.
"I'm sorry. I should have known that kid wasn't really flirting with you.
I just hate it when other men except Borias even look at you sideways. I guess it's a old habit."
"It's the burden of being beautiful, I suppose. Lord Borias seems to have the same issue.
I could get really upset if another looked at you, sweet Theron."
"But you wouldn't, would you? It's that Jedi thing... not showing any emotions, controlling them."
"You have to remember that I was born a Sith, a Chiss. They are fueled by Passion."
"You've obviously learned to control it though."
"It doesn't make me love you any less. I just don't overreact in my emotional outbursts.
You are passionate Theron, but I'm afraid that you let your emotions get the better of you when your upset."
"I do, don't I?" He bowed his head. "Borias has said that too."
She nodded squeezing his hand. "I'm sorry."
He rubbed his eyes with the other hand. "let's go try to get some more sleep before this whole place begins again."
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3630bby Odessen the Wilds
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At sunset, all the force-users gathered together in the Grove of trees behind Lord Borias ship, the FURY.
Lord Borias, his mother Elleanna Domvar, the former Bar'senthor, her sister Master Amethesta, and the former Immortal Sith Lord Scourge sat in a kneeling position facing each other, hands on knees, heads down.
They were surrounded by all the force users in the alliance complex.
The grove of trees where they all sat would become the future site of the new Jedi temple.
The sun started to descend behind them as they sat there together.
Theron looked on, arms crossed, standing alone among the trees behind the large group gathered there. He felt out of place, yet having been raised as a Jedi, he felt at least some connection to all of these people, especially Lazulibleu and Borias, whom he loved dearly. he listened quietly as the meeting proceeded.
"...There is no light or dark. There is only balance." Master Amethesta Began.
"Embrace the light and accept the dark." Lord Borias added, watching the others.
"Accept the good and banish the evil." Elleanna added.
"Together we are one." Scourge bowed his head, hands clasped at his heart.
The Jedi and Sith echoed in unison. "Together, we are one."
The three Masters stood and faced the semicircle of force-users around them.
Borias faced his fellow Sith. "My brethren, we were all once slaves and servants to the emperor and the dark side.
Some of you have turned to the light, as I have. Here on Odessen, there is balance. All of nature has both light and dark. You must embrace both."
He took Lazuli's hand and held it firmly. "Lazuli was once a Sith. She left the empire and became a Jedi. She turned to the light as well."
Lazuli smiled at Borias, then turned to her fellow Jedi. "My friends... I came from Korriban, broken and bloody to Tython where I started a new life.
Now we are all here to do the same. We have all had hardships and losses. We are all here to regain what we have lost before this war tore everything apart."
She looked at all the faces. Every race was represented, young and old, male and female, Imperial and Republic.
Republic...she thought on the souls who had changed her life.
Master Amethesta, the steadfast determined Jedi Master, Bronzetopaz, the jovial, arrogant, comical Smuggler who had brought her to Tython.
Theron Shan...She glanced at her beloved, her heart. He stood alone, among the trees, away from the others.
His tenacity and passion and his drive to never give up. she placed her hand on her heart. Thank you, Theron. You have saved me in more ways than you know.
Lord Scourge stepped forward, towering over them all. "I hereby call this council to order."
Theron turned to leave. He knew when to bow out of a conversation or situation that wasn't his business.
As Lord Scourge began his speech, Lazulibleu spotted Theron starting to turn away. "Theron!" Lazuli called.
Many of the force-users turned to look at him, the lone figure standing outside of the circle. Lazuli motioned him over.
"I'm not a Jedi." he said shaking his head. " I have no business here. I should go."
Borias shook his head, raising his voice above the crowd. "You were raised as a Jedi." he stressed. "You have just as much right to be here as any of us."
Not to mention the fact that your mother was the Grand Master of the Jedi Order he thought, holding out his hand toward him.
Theron knew they were right. he hated to be put on the spot, but he gave in, moving toward them.
He was also pleased that they didn't mention Satele, who he hated to be continually reminded of; his relationship to the Grandmaster, his mother.
The crowd parted the way to let him pass as he moved toward them.
Lazulibleu smiled warmly as he came up to her. Borias also smiled warmly at his beloved as he approached them both.
If anyone wasn't aware of the love between them, there was no doubt now.
Lazulibleu grabbed Theron's hand and squeezed it firmly, Borias grabbing his other hand, giving it a firm squeeze. His blue eyes met Theron's with warmth and understanding.
Borias kissed Theron, then Theron sat down behind Lazulibleu and Lord Scourge.
Feeling out of place, but pleased to be included in the ritual, Theron sat quietly watching them proceed with the meeting.
This was a historical day and he was happy that they had allowed him to be a part of it.
Lord Scourge continued. "...We cannot call it the Jedi order any longer. Nor shall we call it the Dark council...
This is a new order all together. We must decide what it shall be called. We are no longer Sith or Jedi, Republic or Imperial. We are something better, something new."
Lana stepped forward. "Why not simply call it the New Order?" She shrugged.
Scourge rubbed his red chin thoughtfully. "No. Perhaps something a bit different."
A young Jedi rose from his seat on the ground. "How about the Grey Mystics."
"Light and Dark combined is Grey. It is also a term we use for Jedi that are neither one or the other." Another offered.
Scourge nodded. "That is correct."
"Perhaps for the temple we should call it the Grey Temple." Lazulibleu offered.
Amethesta smiled. "Simple enough. I like it."
Scourge nodded. "That sounds good. Also, I think we should wear grey robes to show the union of light and dark."
Nadia stood up. "Before my father was a senator, he was a scholar. He taught me many languages and cultures from the old worlds.
There is one word in particular i remember that I think is appropriate." Her voice raised slightly.
Scourge looked at her smiling. "Go on."
"Combini. It means two together."
"Two together...how fitting." Lazulibleu said thoughtfully.
"The Combini Order." Borias rolled the words off his tongue. "I like it."
Theron beamed proudly. "All right then. I'll get this thing rolling. I'll go talk to the builders."
Scourge moved to the center of the circle.
He paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, glancing at all the people gathered there, studying all of their faces.
So much time has passed, so much has changed.
He had seen so much in his lifetime.
So many wars, so much loss, so much strife.
There would be more to come of course, but he had hope that it would all turn out well in the end.
This was only the beginning...
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The grey temple stood nestled among the trees and blended perfectly as if it had sprung right out of the rocks themselves.
The oval structure had high pillars which reached up to the rock faces behind it.
The stones were of the same colors as the rock face of the mesas, making it appear as if it belonged there.
Black, grey and sand colored stonework glimmered when the sun hit it just right, making the building sparkle.
There were no walls or ceiling; the pillars being placed so close together that they appeared as walls. with no ceiling, you could see all the stars up in the Odessen night sky.
Lana stood in the center of the stone structure, looking up at the sun, which was making its way into the Western sky. "Magnificent, isn't it?"
"It is beautiful." Lazulibleu sighed, approaching the blond Sith. She sat down on the smooth stone ground. she laid back, watching the sunset.
Lord Scourge came up to the Chiss, then stood over her. "are you content with its design?"
Lazulibleu looked up at the Sith pureblood standing next to Lana. she moved her gaze across the sky and studied the structures design from her prone position.
"I see Korriban and the Jedi Temple from Tython."
Scourge nodded. "Yes, the builders used designs from both worlds, as well as some other worlds, some that no longer exist."
Lazulibleu sat up. "It's almost Sunset. I think we should have our first council here" she Looked at Lana and Lord Scourge. "We should gather everyone here."
Lana nodded. "Agreed."
"I'll need to grab some things, then I shall meet you back here shortly." Lazulibleu said softly.
Lazulibleu went to her quarters, then opened the cabinet in the corner of her room. she stroked the ancient light-saber gently and smiled. she closed the lid to the long wooden cabinet, then walked from the room and down the stairs to head back outside toward the temple.
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Jarlinka Cadera stood up on top of the high mesa that stood next to the central dome of the alliance base.
She could see the whole Odessen valley from where she stood.
to the East, perched across two of the large mesas sat the STAR of CORUSCANT, the legendary Republic ship, which carried she and her fellow Mandalorians, along with the Alliance back to Odessen months earlier.
the entrance to the war room and the bases down below it.
To the South, sat the new construction, where they were building the expansion to the alliance base.
The mesa where they were building the outer buildings had two blasted holes in the rock face of the high Mesa.
To the West ,were the Odessen wilds where Lord Borias had disappeared and where she and her people, the Mandalorians had settled.
Tents spread out across the vast wooded area, making their new home base on Odessen.
To the North, sat the entertainment and social building, where the cantina galactic trade network and vendors were located.
She smiled. many hours were spent in there. She and her husband Torian Cadera had become regulars in a series of some Sebaac games
and some other cantina games, spearheaded by her old partner, Gault Renau.
She gazed over toward the east, where Lord Borias' ship, the FURY sat.
The new temple had been built back behind it.
The temple was disappearing into the night sky, and as the sun disappeared back behind her to the western horizon, she noticed that the structure sparkled as the setting sun hit it.
She noticed that the Jedi we're doing some kind of ritual.
Lazulibleu was waving her light saber at her companion Nadia.
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"... and now you are the first knight of the Combini order." Lazulibleu announced as she tapped Nadia's shoulders with her ancient light saber.
Nadia rose from her kneeling position on the stone ground. "At last. I was beginning to think I would be a Padawan forever."
Master Amethesta smiled warmly. "I would have completed your training, but I wanted to confirm the fate of your master before I did so. I apologize for making you wait so long."
"It is all right. I knew that it would all turn out." Nadia said.
Lazulibleu held out the light saber to Nadia.
"This light saber was given to me by grand master Satele when I became a Jedi. it is only fitting that I should pass it on to you now."
"For me?" she took the ancient light saber from Lazuli. "This is a great honor"
"Use it well." Lazulibleu said to her.
The sun had finally disappeared behind the mesas to the west.
With their business now concluded, the Combini order walked from the temple along the path, back toward alliance base.
As they walked along the path, Lord scourge extended his hands out to the torches that lined the path, using the force to light them. They illuminated the path with light.
The walking path suddenly illuminated with torchlight.
Nadia's face lit up, along with the lighted path. "That is a useful skill." she beamed. " Perhaps someday I shall be able to do that too"
Lord scourge smiled at her. "When you have lived as long as I have, you shall learn many skills young one."
"Lord Scourge has commanded both sides of the Force." Lazulibleu said.
Borias smiled. "indeed, he has."
Nadia smiled. "What now?"
Borias beamed. "Now we go enjoy ourselves after all of our hard work."
Lazulibleu chuckled. "Perhaps I should see if Theron is getting into any trouble."
Amethesta frowned. "He knows better now after his recent adventures. He is more focused and content now."
"I'm sure Lord Borias has a lot to do with that." Lana said softly. "He's not the man he was many years ago, and not the guarded workaholic he once was."
"His workload has lightened up considerably." Lazulibleu stated. "He can relax and do his duties with ease now."