Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 59: Star of Coruscant

"I'm sorry for your family, Master Mundi. I can't tell you how awful I feel. I swear to you, I didn't mean to kill them. I'm truly sorry." I informed him.

Master Mundi opened his eyes. "You needn't feel trouble yourself any more, Storm. I know you weren't in control of yourself. You have proven that to us all. Now you must move on, Storm. Just like I am doing with the help of the Force. Clear your mind from these memories."

I couldn't believe how calm he was. There was no anger towards me, which made me feel even more guilty than before.

"But I can't, I still hear the screams and see all those I killed...including Master Norcuna." I explained.

"We are all mourning the lost of Master Norcuna, especially Jinx." He informed me.

I furrowed my brows. "Jinx knew Master Norcuna?"  

"Yes, they were close to one another, especially in these few past years. Of course Master Norcuna and Jinx knew that attachments were not allowed." Master Mundi explained. "They were only friends, though sometimes it seemed like they were more than that..."

He then shook his head. "Don't listen to me. Sometimes I overlook into simple things."  

My stomach dropped. But what if Master Mundi was right? What if Jinx and Master Norcuna were secretly dating? And now I killed him, which would devastate her. I thought about what would happen if someone I knew murdered Koltav. A shiver ran up my spine and I immediately pushed the thought aside. I don't think I could live if someone killed him.

"And how is she taking it?" I inquired.

"Jinx refuses to speak to anyone of the matter. She has kept herself busy by training or helping out others in battles. We all have different ways to cope with the pain, but I believe Jinx will overcome this." Master Mundi assured me. "We all will overcome these trials."

At that moment, Maya approached me. "Storm!"

At once, she gave me a tight hug, which I returned. Once we pulled away from the hug, she gave me a wide smile. "Thank the Force, you're all right! When Kina mentioned you went on a secret mission, I tried to contact you but you didn't answer."

"I'm sorry, Maya. I couldn't respond. I was afraid of the missioning being compromised." I explained.

"Well what matters is you're here now. Oh I almost forgot why I came! Chancellor Palpatine wishes to see you." Maya informed me.

My heart dropped at her words. Why in the blazes would he want to see me? I tried to hide my emotions as I knew I wasn't alone.

"Why does he wish to see me?" I inquired.

Maya shrugged. "Don't know. Probably has something to do with your mission."

"Go ahead Storm, I wouldn't want you to keep the Chancellor waiting." Master Mundi urged.

I nodded. He had a point, I'd hate to make Palpatine impatient. With that, we walked inside the temple. As we walked towards the entrance of the temple, Maya spoke up. "Echo's outside waiting for you by the way. He wanted to escort you to the Senate Building."

A grin then appeared on her face. I shook my head. "Oh no, Echo and I are just friends."

Maya chuckled. "Right, you're just friends. Don't worry, sister, your secret is safe with me."

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever...One day, I'll find something on you, Maya. And then I'll get you back."

Maya let out a laugh, sounding a bit nervous. I had my suspicions, but then again it might have been nothing. We then walked out of the Jedi Temple. I saw Echo outside by the steps, just like Maya mentioned.