Author's Note

The prologue is a bit short, ik. So if there's a way I can make it at least longer for you all, let me know and I'll do my best to fix it.

Prologue

Ok, where to start. My name is Jacen, and I’m a padawan in the Jedi Order. I’m an 18-year-old human male born on the planet Coruscant, capital planet of the Galactic Republic. I was found as an infant shortly after my birth, as my midichlorian count was fairly high, at an astounding 17,000. Midichlorians are a microscopic life form that resides in all living things. Without midichlorians, Life couldn’t exist. Being a Jedi has its ups and downs. I may not be able to go wherever I want, but I still get to meet new people in all sorts of cultures whenever I’m sent on a mission with one of the masters on the Jedi Council. What sets me apart from the other padawans is that I'm one of very few Jedi that is able to tap into the Dark Side while staying in the light, and that my lightsaber crystal is purple in color. Master Windu is the other Jedi in the order that has a purple blade as well, and can tap into the Dark Side while ultimately staying in the light.

Today was another peaceful day, strolling through the halls of the Temple. I was heading to one of the meditation chambers when I’m confronted by Master Windu. “Jacen,” he spoke.

“Yes, Master Windu?” I asked.

“I’ve received word from Master Kenobi that he has destroyed General Grievous,” he responded.

“That’s good to hear, master! We’re so close to ending this war and restoring peace throughout the galaxy,” I replied.

“I am on my way to the Chancellor’s office with Master Fisto, Master Tiin, and Master Kolar to make sure he returns emergency power back to the Senate,” Master Windu added.

“I hope everything goes well, though, I’m getting a bad feeling.”

Master Windu puts a hand on my shoulder. “I sense it as well. But we must trust in the force, Jacen.”

“Of course. May the force be with you, master,” I say as he takes his hand off my shoulder.

“May the force be with you, Jacen,” he replied, then turns and walks toward the temple’s hangar. I smile, then turn around and continue to walk towards the meditation chambers.

After a good 30 minutes of walking, I reach the meditation chambers. I come here once a month to clear my mind. But ever since my right arm was cut off last year by mistake by another padawan during a training session, I’ve come once every 3 weeks as that memory continues to haunt me in my sleep. Master Shaak Ti entered the meditation chamber not long after I did. She comes in here occasionally. Not as often as I do, but when she does, it's great to have company sometimes, as it gives me a sense of happiness. I take off my cloak, and sit on one of the round meditation stools with my legs crossed. I breathe deeply, and close my eyes to begin the meditation.

40 minutes of meditation later, my eyes snap open as I begin to hear the sounds of screaming and blaster fire echoing through the halls….