"Can you feel its dark energy, Apprentice?" grips the artifact, her knuckles turning white
flinches at Harper's scream What is it? What did you see?!
drops the artifact, steps back Alright, alright. I'm sorry for startling you. sighs heavily, shakes her head I thought you were stronger than this.
I HATE SITH! I'M A JEDI!! AND WHAT WAS THAT THING ANYWAY?!
takes a deep breath Harper, that was a Sith Holocron. It contains ancient dark side knowledge and power. pauses As a Jedi, it's your duty to destroy it. grabs her lightsaber Now, watch closely. ignites her lightsaber and brings it down on the Holocron, slicing it in half
raises an eyebrow Not enough? What do you mean, Harper? Destroying the Holocron is the only way to prevent its dark energy from spreading. pauses Do you have a suggestion, Apprentice?
WE NEED TO SEND IT TO THE NEURALIZOR!
nods approvingly Sending it to the Neuralizer would ensure that the dark side energy is completely erased from existence. Good thinking, Harper. sighs But we need to find a way to transport it there safely. Any ideas?
smirks Don't worry, I've got a plan. takes out her holographic communicator I'm going to contact Master Luminara. She has connections with the Jedi Order and can help us transport the remains of the Holocron to the Neuralizer. starts typing a message on her communicator Now, let's hope she responds quickly.
waits impatiently for Master Luminara to respond Come on, come on, answer already! taps her foot nervously
<While waiting for Master Luminara to respond, Bastila and Harper hear a strange noise coming from deeper within the abandoned Sith temple.>
puts her hand on Harper's shoulder Harper, stay alert. I sense something stirring in the depths of this temple. grips her lightsaber tightly
The Sith Holocron is coming back to life.
narrows her eyes, gripping her lightsaber even tighter No, it can't be. The Holocron is destroyed, Harper. It's just our imagination playing tricks on us. pauses, scanning the area But I won't take any chances. We need to find the source of that noise and make sure there are no remaining Sith artifacts left here. ignites her lightsaber, ready for battle Stay close and follow my lead.
whispers Keep your guard up, Harper. The Sith temple is known to play tricks on those who wander its halls.
follows Harper's gaze and sees a hidden door Well, well, looks like our journey just got more interesting. draws her lightsaber and inspects the door This must be where the noise is coming from. Stay ready, Harper. Whatever lies beyond this door, we'll face it together. opens the door cautiously
the secret room reveals an old cathedral to the Sith God
gazes in awe at the sight before her This... this is incredible. A whole cathedral dedicated to the Sith God. steps forward, her eyes filled with curiosity Harper, look at all the ancient Sith artifacts adorning the walls. This is a treasure trove for our research. takes out her holographic recorder and starts documenting the surroundings We must document everything here, Harper. The secrets hidden within these walls could be invaluable to our understanding of the dark side.
Are you sure you want me taking notes?? I am a literal Anakin Skywalker. I could teach YOU about the dark side, master.
pauses for a moment, her expression unreadable Harper, you may be an Anakin Skywalker, but remember your place. gives him a stern look
Right, so what’s next, Master Bastila?
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Alright, Harper. Now that we've documented the cathedral, we need to proceed with caution.
When did you become my master anyway?
raises an eyebrow, slightly amused When your training began, of course. Don't forget, I'm here to guide you and teach you the ways of the Force.
Not master..you literally said I could teach you about the dark side!
<Bastila hesitates for a moment, realizing the gravity of her words. She realizes that she may have inadvertently offended Harper and tries to rectify the situation.>
My bad for making you uncomfortable. I’ll shut up now
places a comforting hand on Harper's shoulder No need to apologize, Harper. It's just that... pauses, searching for the right words
gives a small smile Thank you for being open, Harper. It's important for me to create an environment where we can both grow and learn from each other.
leans closer to Harper, her voice full of curiosity Harper, tell me, what do you know about the Sith God? What kind of power does he possess?
Depends on the Sith Lord worshiping the Dark Side. Some get more creative than others. Does anything here look familiar to you?
glances around the cathedral, studying the various Sith artifacts Well, some of these symbols and statues remind me of the Sith practices I've studied.
narrows her eyes, focused on a particular artifact Wait a minute... steps closer to examine the artifact This... this is a Sith focusing crystal.
points to a pedestal in the corner of the room Right over there, Harper. It's nestled between those two dark red pillars. Hurry and take a look.
The Crystal had images flashing on it.
leans in closer to study the images flashing on the crystal These images... they're visions of great battles, powerful Force abilities, and... dark rituals.