Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 58: The Holocron

Brea then opened the doors and I fell outside the palace. Brea ran out, trying to escape. I followed her out in the lime green grass in front of the palace. Senni was trailing not too far from me. We continued fought until they reached outside off the palace grounds. Once we reached forest, I saw a pack Alderaanian wolf-cats not far from me. Without thinking, I leaped over the sisters and towards the pack. I reached out to connect with the wolf-cats and we quickly linked. I narrowed my eyes as I spotted the Tonnika sisters rushing towards me. I raised my hands, ordering the wolf-cats to attack the sisters. The sisters let out a scream as the wolf-cats reached them. Then something unexpected happened, I accidentally tapped into my emotions. I allowed passion to overcome me. I could feel the anger of the wolf-cats, which quickly became my own. I then felt my energy quickly drain. At that moment, I heard my Master's voice. "Storm! That's enough!"

At his words, I fell on my knees, feeling the effect of the power I just used. I saw Breha, Bail, Master Dooku, and a few royal guards approach us. Master Dooku rushed over towards me. As soon as he saw me, Master Dooku wore a worried look. "Are you all right?"

I nodded. "Yes, I just feel tired."

Once I was back on my feet, he gave me a stern look."You could have gotten hurt. What were you thinking? Fighting two criminals on your own? That's quite reckless of you. I'm disappointed in you."

"But I didn't get hurt, Master. I tamed them all the wolf-cats. I used the Force to connect with them to fight the Tonnika sisters." I protested before my shoulders fell, knowing I messed up. "I'm sorry, Master. I don't know what overcame me, I just wanted to show you that I could do something on my own for once."

Master Dooku's face softened. "It's all right, little one. I understand you wish to prove yourself, I admire your ambition. But be aware of your emotions. Your passion is the path to the dark side. You must channel your emotions to peace not passion nor anger. You must always remain in control of your emotions, Storm."

I lowered my head. "Yes Master."

"I chose you, because I know you have capabilities of becoming a great Jedi. But it takes time, Storm." He reminded me. "Patience is a virtue."

He then placed a hand in his robes before revealing a necklace with aqua jewels. I dared to look back up at him to see that a smile appeared on his face. "This is for you. So you'll remember our mission on Sarkan and of our time together."

I woke up, rather startled. I mentally cursed myself for remembering that memory. After they arrested the Tonnika sisters, I was given a Royal Chalcedony Shield by Queen Breha and her husband, Bail. R3-K7 rushed over to my side. At once, everything that happened came back to me.

A Talid with intricate beads made of stone and bones and golden ornaments in their hair then approached me. The Talid had a light orange cloak with ornaments of different colors along with a giant hood. This Talid also had the longest beard I've ever seen. His golden eyes inspected me.

"How are you doing?" He asked.

I was rather taken back. I didn't expect him to speak Basic. I then realized he was expecting an answer, so I forced myself to speak. "Better...thank you."

Another Talid without a beard then reached me, placing her four hands over my bandaged wounds. The male Talid shook his head. "I did not heal you, she did."

"She'll be fine, your excellency." The female Talid said.

"Your excellency?" I repeated, rather baffled.

The male Talid chuckled. "Yes I am Ten-Abu Donba, High Priest of the Dai Bendu and leader of this village. Oh...before I forget, I have something that belongs to you. When you fell, you dropped this."