A Task of Extreme Awe {Qui-Gon after Bandomeer with Obi-Wan must accept Xanatos' fate and teach}

A well-known planet, littered with glistening lights, is seen ahead by Qui-Gon Jinn from the shuttle bay of his nearby space-enveloped transport.

A countless number of craft, mostly frigates and transport vehicles, penetrate the world's atmosphere, while many other vessels rocket away towards space from the opposite direction.

A bunch of snub fighters race across the scene, some far in the distance, and a few of them close enough to momentarily obscure Qui-Gon?s view of the planet. He knew where they were headed.

A cloaked figure to the few technicians that occasionaly walk by, the Jedi Master obviously appears to be keeping to himself quietly. Attempting to hide among the vehicles of the shuttle bay for a bit of much needed solitude, he gazes at the magnificent vista of the planet with intense engrossment.

A quick trip from this transport to the bustling world ahead was now the only endevour left until Qui-Gon would obtain another task of extreme awe.

 

While the cloaked figure of Qui-Gon Jinn observes through the transparisteel of the shuttle bay, the mighty planet looms closer. This man, calm and collected, is preparing himself for the task ahead.

Once Qui-Gon reached his destination, there would be no turning back. He would have to accept the ultimate responsibility, again.

He would have to risk failure, extreme failure. He knew what it was like, for he?d been dealing with the reality of failure for some time now.

The effect of Qui-Gon's self-declared laxity was not apparent by looking at his face, for he knew all too well how to display a facade. However, the thoughts of his carelessness taunted him with a ferocity not experienced by many. The lot of things he could have done differently, his words, his teachings, his method, all raced across his consciousness like lightning, each tendril sparking another emotion.

All of this turmoil now existed, but Qui-Gon knew what he had to do. He would have to come to terms with all this by the time his teaching techniques began again.

 

A master at deception, not many had any knowledge that Qui-Gon?s disappointment had suddenly returned. No one aboard the transport knew, but the Council, now that was a different story.

The cloaked figure of Qui-Gon Jinn was aware, without a doubt, that a particular friend would know of his contemplation. Qui-Gon?s recent analysis of his own actions would not be kept a secret from Yoda. In fact, this powerful confidant knew everything about it already, for he was able to sense emotions across unfathomable distances.

Qui-Gon pondered his imminent arrival to the planet. He was unsure if being honest with his peers would be an advantage.

 

Qui-Gon Jinn put his hand to his chin, knowing that Yoda was at the Jedi Temple waiting for him.

Of course Qui-Gon had been reprimanded by the wise Jedi Master before, but he knew that now, when he needed it the most, Yoda would be ready to reassure him, and that was an immense help. One thing he could always count upon, despite his rebellious nature, was the support of his fellow Jedi.

Momentarily surprised, he took notice of the absence of his beard, which was an intentional act on his behalf. Disgusted by his once reckless nature, he no longer wore the beard, a symbol of his readiness to change, perhaps to even do things by the Code. He had just removed the beard recently, upon his return from Bandomeer and after the announcement that a new padawan would be apprenticed to him.

Yes, Qui-Gon thought to himself, he would embrace the rules of the Council this time around, for his own benefit, and for the benefit of his new apprentice. He would do it for the boy and for his own protection.

The planet's image was now occupying the entire transparisteel viewport of the shuttle bay.

 

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While another craft approached the transport, Qui-Gon?s focus was elsewhere.

To the typical observer, Qui-Gon was watching the nearby vessel, and nothing more. However, his attention was centered upon the new emotions he had been experiencing.

Here, as his transport floated in orbit about the planet, Qui-Gon Jinn wondered how he could possibly be allowing these feelings to get the best of him. Why were these doubts about his training technique so strong now, he asked himself, for it had been quite some time since the events of his failure had unfolded. And he had been able to squelch them for so long.

During his recent mission to Bandomeer, he had been practically qualm-free, but for a while now, ever since his return from there, they were prevalent.

It was something about the step he was about to take, he told himself, the importance of it, and the nobility he would once again have to display.

Although it seemed as if he had observed the docking procedure in detail, Qui-Gon was seeing beyond the immediate view of the now-attached craft, for he was entangled among his own thoughts intensely. Only through the Force was he aware of the other vessel?s arrival.

Quickly, and by usual reaction, Qui-Gon activated his comlink. Immediately the gadget resonated with a voice he knew. ?Qui-Gon. We?re all docked and ready!?

Then, Qui-Gon Jinn answered with his comlink. ?Hey Eeth.? While answering, Qui-Gon began to walk towards the nearest enviro-hatch. Once there, he punched in a keypad sequence and listened to his comlink for a response.

Again, the familiar voice spoke. ?How are we, Qui-Gon?? It was Eeth Koth, a fellow Jedi Master, and member of the Council.

Qui-Gon responded. ?Oh just fine, my friend. And you??

Eeth's reply came quickly. ?Okay. We?re both waiting for you to board.?

Qui-Gon tilted his head and wondered what Eeth had meant by 'both'. His friend Eeth Koth had always used the term 'we' loosely, often meaning 'you'. However, Qui-Gon?s curiosity was quickly vanquished, for he already sensed the presence of another being upon the attached vessel.

After the air pressure equalized, the enviro-hatch's door slid open with a whoosh. Qui-Gon Jinn entered, and through the Force he realized that Adi Gallia was the other passenger aboard the vessel. He put his hand to his forehead, and let go a sigh. Oh just perfect, Qui-Gon thought to himself. He didn?t want Adi sensing his recent emotional plight, for he had quite an affinity towards the Jedi Knight.

He walked across the enviro-hatch, and stopped at the adjoining door. Here, Qui-Gon composed himself, and started to meditate through a relaxation technique. Using the Force, he planned to block any probing attempts by his friend once he joined her and Eeth.

 

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While continuing his meditative technique, Qui-Gon Jinn was made aware that the air of the attached vessel now matched the pressurized air of the enviro-hatch. He was alerted by way of a buzzing sound throughout the enviro-hatch, as well as by flashing lights which he sensed through the Force while meditating.

Qui-Gon once again pressed a series of buttons upon a keypad. Guided by the Force, and not intefering with his relaxed state, Qui-Gon's arm and hand moved with finesse as he keyed the door.

The whoosh of the sliding durasteel blew Qui-Gon?s hair ever so slightly, telling him that the doorway was now open and that he could join his friends upon the attached craft. He had waited quite a while to once again be with his fellow Jedi, and he was more than ready to meet with Adi.

 

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