BACK

KYLE:
That’s what I promised the Corporal.

DACK:
What if he was lying?

KYLE:
(frowning)
About what?

DACK:
About this whole thing of him being a Jedi. Maybe the reason he knew that Sith Lord was striking the convoy was because he planned the attack with him.

KYLE:
Why would that attacker plan something with another person and then kill him off afterwards?

DACK:
Whoever said these Sith Lords were trustworthy?

KYLE:
(shakes his head)
I don’t know... Is there any particular reason why you don’t trust the Corporal?

DACK:
I have several reasons. One, he didn’t tell us we were in actual danger till the last minute. Two, he didn’t tell us he was some kind of Jedi-in-training till the last minute, and three... He didn’t join our squadron till the last minute. How’s that for particular reasons?

KYLE:
You do have a point there. Whether he was lying or not, I won’t find out till I reach the Temple.

DACK:
If the Corporal told the truth this whole time... Fine. If he didn’t... Then we have a lot of things to investigate when you head back home.

KYLE:
Well, if anything comes up contact me through my personal channel. You should be able to send messages to where my family’s staying.

DACK:
Sure thing. Madren out.

KYLE turns off his comlink after the CAPTAIN signs off. He then turns to look at JANNA, who was listening the whole time.

JANNA:
What was that all about?

KYLE:
Just something about our trip.
(Turns to face Janna)
We’re gonna learn a lot of new things when we reach Coruscant.

INT. DAMOSSE SPACEPORT—MAIN TERMINAL—DAY

The camera PANS from a large window (showing the exterior of the spaceport and the ships flying above it in the sky) to KYLE and JANNA (JANNA is carrying EDRON) as they walk down the terminal to their designated flight area. JANNA’s PARENTS are walking beside HER and KYLE.

JANNA’S MOM:
Now Janna, are you sure you have everything packed in your case?

JANNA:
Yes, Mom... You don’t have to worry about me. I’ll be fine.

JANNA’S MOM:
I’m just making sure, sweetheart. Your Dad and I don’t want you to come home feeling disappointed by this trip.

JANNA:
I won’t, Mom. Bye.

JANNA gives her MOM and DAD a kiss.

JANNA:
Bye, Dad.

JANNA’S DAD:
Have a safe trip, sweetheart.
(Turns to face Kyle)
You too, Kyle.

KYLE:
Thanks, Dad…Mom.
(Shakes the hand of Janna’s dad; he then kisses Janna’s mom on the cheek)

JANNA’S DAD:
(rests his hand on Edron’s head)
Make sure you take good care of my grandson.

KYLE looks at EDRON. The FOUR ADULTS smile at the LITTLE INFANT.

KYLE:
You can count on me, sir.

The FOUR then listen intently as an ANNOUNCER on the main terminal speaker announces that the ship heading for Coruscant is ready for boarding.

JANNA:
(to her parents)
Well... See you in a couple of days.

KYLE:
(waves his hand)
So long.

JANNA’S MOM and DAD smile and wave in response. They then watch as KYLE, JANNA, and HUNDREDS OF OTHER PASSENGERS walk into the gateway leading to the Travel Ship.

INT. TRAVEL SHIP—PASSENGER CABIN

KYLE and JANNA enter the Travel Ship as the OTHER PASSENGERS are already heading to their seats. After putting their luggage in a rack above their seats, KYLE and JANNA finally sit down. EDRON is sitting on JANNA’S lap.

JANNA:
(sighs)
Finally, we’re getting off this planet.

KYLE:
(smiles)
Yeah. Well, at least you are... And Edron.

KYLE rests his hand on his son’s head.

EXT. TRAVEL SHIP (FX)

A wide shot of the Travel Ship as it departs from the Damosse Spaceport and heads for deep space. The NEXT SCENE is that of the Travel Ship vanishing into hyperspace.

INT. SITH SPACECRAFT—COCKPIT

DARTH SHUND is conferring with his MASTER via the hologram projector. As he does so, the APPRENTICE puts a patch of cloth over the wound on his right shoulder.

DARTH SHUND:
...I will not rest till I find the pilot who wounded me.

DARTH VENGEANCE:
It was someone by the name of Kyle Maver’ss... He lives on Damosse.

DARTH SHUND:
May I seek permission to go there, Master?

The MASTER has a sinister grin on his face.

DARTH VENGEANCE:
I have a better idea. Head down to Damosse, and track down anyone who is a close acquaintance of that pilot. Kill them instead...

DARTH SHUND:
(bows his head)
Yes, my lord. Once Maver’ss returns, I shall go after him next.

DARTH VENGEANCE:
What better time to destroy a person than when he’s already in pain.

EXT. SPACE—ZYRA’S TRANSPORT (FX)

A view of the Transport carrying GENERAL ZYRA and ABRAS-KLAHR as it leaves the Command Base and heads for hyperspace.

INT. ZYRA’S TRANSPORT—PASSENGER HOLD

GENERAL ZYRA and ABRAS-KHAHR are the only ones in the passenger hold of the Transport.

KLAHR:
You must’ve broken dozens of protocol to get me on board, General.

ZYRA:
Broken protocols are the least of our worries, Klahr... Are you sure you know the exact location of that facility?

KLAHR:
(grins at the remark)
I’m very sure. That document contains everything... the exact location, the precise time each security group changes shift, the flight schedule for key spacecraft... You name it.

ZYRA:
Do you know if the Baron is visiting that base anytime soon?

KLAHR:
(frowns; he then shakes his head)
The document didn’t say anything on that.
(The General remains silent)
So it left out one detail... No big concern. The fact that we don’t know when the Baron is visiting that base is nothing compared to something else we have to deal with.

ZYRA:
And what’s that?

KLAHR:
Those Sith Lords you let in on this project.

ZYRA:
What do you suggest we do about them?

KLAHR:
We get rid of them before Dark Intrigue begins, plain and simple.

ZYRA:
(laughs)
Easier said than done. We’ll handle them once this project is up and running. In the meantime, let’s hope they carry out their part of the deal and don’t get any bright ideas.

KLAHR:
They’ve been doing that ever since we met them on Kerrimia, General.

A brief pause as the GENERAL contemplates to himself.

ZYRA:
Kinda makes you wish our assassins weren’t heading to that cloning facility. If we sent them after those Sith Lords, they would’ve finished them off this very moment.

EXT. SPACE—PLANET CORUSCANT (FX)

MOVE with the Travel Ship as it heads toward Coruscant.

INT. TRAVEL SHIP—PASSENGER CABIN

JANNA and EDRON are sleeping while KYLE is staring through the passenger window.

KYLE:
Wake up, honey… There it is.

JANNA slowly opens her eyes while EDRON remains asleep. JANNA leans over and smiles in awe as she stares through the window.

EXT. CORUSCANT—CITYSCAPE—TRAVEL SHIP—DAY (FX)

The Travel Ship flies over the vast cityscape of Coruscant, the capital of the Galactic Republic.

EXT. TRAVEL SHIP—DAY (FX)

The spacecraft flies through the cityscape of Coruscant.

EXT. CORUSCANT—SPACEPORT DOCK—DAY (FX)

PAN with the spacecraft as it approaches a landing platform protruding from the main spaceport complex. The next scene is that of hundreds of people exiting from the Travel Ship...with JANNA, EDRON, and KYLE departing from the spacecraft a few seconds later.

KYLE:
(whistles in awe)
Who would’ve thought the Republic capital would be this big?

JANNA:
(smiles in response)
Tell me about it.
(Looking around the area)
I didn’t expect the city to look this majestic.

The COUPLE look over the edge of the landing dock and notice the different styles of architecture used on the skyscrapers filling the cityscape. A silver PROTOCOL DROID, J-19, walks up to the COUPLE.

J-19:
Hello, I am J-19...at your service. How may I serve you?

KYLE:
We’re looking for a place to stay, J-19. Can you tell us where the nearest hotel is?

J-19:
Why certainly. The nearest hotel is the illustrious Cougar’s Den. It is located approximately one kilometer from this spaceport.

JANNA:
Can you arrange transportation to get us there?

J-19:
Why of course. That is what I am here for... To make sure my guests receive the best services available in this—

KYLE:
(interrupts the protocol droid)
Um…Just arrange transportation for us, okay?
J-19:
(in an embarrassed tone of voice)
Ye- Yes, of course... Come this way, please.

The COUPLE follows J-19 toward the main spaceport complex.

KYLE:
(shakes his head as he looks at Janna)
Protocol droids…

JANNA smiles in response.

INT. SPACEPORT DOCK—MAIN TERMINAL—DAY

KYLE, JANNA, EDRON, and J-19 are in the midst of THOUSANDS OF DROIDS, HUMANOIDS, and ALIEN BEINGS who are making their way across the giant complex.

KYLE:
So J-19, is this place always this crowded?

J-19:
Most of the time. However, the metropolis itself is 4.5 times busier than this spaceport.

KYLE whistles in awe.

JANNA:
So what can you tell us about Cougar’s Den?

J-19:
Cougar’s Den is one of the most prestigious hotels located on Coruscant. It was built more than 100 years ago, and is still in prime condition. I’m sure you will like it there.

KYLE:
That’s if we stay there. How much does renting a room cost?

J-19:
Room rental at the Cougar’s Den is 5,000 Republic dataries, sir.

KYLE:
5,000 dataries? That actually sounds reasonable. (He looks at Janna)

JANNA:
It’s a good thing you got paid before we left Damosse.

J-19:
Damosse? I once worked for a Rodian entrepreneur living there. Damosse is a very nice planet… Nice planet, indeed.

JANNA smiles in response.

INT. SPACEPORT DOCK—TAXI TERMINAL—DAY

The COUPLE and the PROTOCOL DROID enter a terminal where the TAXIS are located. One Taxi enters the terminal the same time J-19 and company arrive.

KYLE:
Well… You were a helpful guide, J-19.
(Kyle tosses some Republic credits to J-19) Give that to your superior.

J-19:
Why thank you, sir. That is most kind of you.

The PROTOCOL DROID walks away as the COUPLE steps into the Taxi.

JANNA:
I hope this hotel is what it’s cracked up to be.

KYLE:
Knowing that droid, it’ll probably be one notch below our expectations.

EXT. SPACEPORT DOCK—TAXI TERMINAL—DAY (FX)

PAN with the Coruscant Taxi as it exits the spaceport terminal and heads over the vast cityscape. This scene WIPES into the next one.

EXT. CORUSCANT—COUGAR’S DEN—DUSK (FX)

A view of the Cougar’s Den as the sun sets OFF-CAMERA.

INT. COUGAR’S DEN—MAVER’SS QUARTERS—DUSK

JANNA, with EDRON in her arms, watches the sunset outside the window as KYLE enters the room.

KYLE:
Well, I’m leaving now.

JANNA:
What time are you going to be back, dear?

KYLE:
Probably in an hour or so. I already know where the Jedi Temple is, so it shouldn’t take long.

JANNA:
Why can’t we come with you?

KYLE:
(grins)
I don’t even know if I’m allowed inside the Temple. As far as I’m concerned I’m probably gonna be turned away the minute I step out of the taxi.

JANNA:
I hope you’re not wasting your time on this.

KYLE:
I hope so, too. In the meantime, occupy yourself. Finish unpacking our stuff or something.

JANNA:
(sarcastically)
Oh, that’s gonna be lots of fun.

KYLE:
(smiles as he kisses his wife)
I’ll see you later.
(Resting his hand on Edron’s head)
Bye, son.

JANNA watches as KYLE leaves the room. SHE then looks down at EDRON in her arms.

JANNA:
(Sighs)
Well…it’s just the two of us again, sweetheart.

EXT. CORUSCANT—COUGAR’S DEN—DUSK (FX)

A shot of KYLE as he enters another Coruscant Taxi. The next scene is that of the Taxi departing from the hotel. Just like the last sequence, this scene WIPES into the next one.

EXT. TEMPLE OF THE JEDI—NIGHT (FX)

With moonlight reflecting off its surface, a majestic building with its tall spires stands out against the Coruscant skyline. Several ships are flying above it. KYLE’S Taxi passes by the vast temple.

INT. TEMPLE OF THE JEDI—HALLWAY—NIGHT

KYLE walks down a near-empty corridor. As he does so, he looks on as a PAIR OF JEDI KNIGHTS practices a lightsaber duel down the hallway. He smiles in amusement when someone suddenly speaks behind his back.

SHAN DO GOK:
Quite an interesting spectacle, is it?

KYLE quickly turns around, and looks downward at an ALIEN BEING standing near his feet. It is a preacher name SHAN DO GOK.

KYLE:
It sure is. One of my childhood dreams was to become a Jedi and have my own lightsaber.
(A brief pause)
Of course, I’m too old to dream that now…but that’s okay.

SHAN DO GOK:
(a corrective tone in his voice)
You can never be too old to dream up something. If that’s what you want, then you will get it.

KYLE frowns at the remark.

KYLE:
And your name is…?

SHAN DO GOK:
I am Shan Do Gok… Itinerant preacher and information scout.
(He gestures to a slimy creature that is on his left shoulder)
And this here is my telepath. It is reading your mind this very moment.

The TELEPATH makes a gurgling sound.

KYLE:
Well, tell it to stop reading my mind. I have business to attend to.

SHAN DO GOK looks at the slimy creature as it makes a gurgling sound again.

SHAN DO GOK:
My telepath here tells me that your business has something to do with one Corporal Rison. Is that correct?

KYLE:
(an annoyed tone in his voice)
It is. Now if you excuse me, I want to take this matter up with the Jedi Council.
(Kyle turns to walk away)
Good day.

SHAN DO GOK watches KYLE as he heads down the hallway. The PREACHER calls out to him.

SHAN DO GOK:
I know why Corporal Rison deceived you.

KYLE comes to a halt after hearing this statement.

KYLE:
(a wide-eyed look on his face)
You do? Why—?

KYLE has a bewildered look on his face as the PREACHER is nowhere to be seen. The COMMANDER walks to the spot where SHAN DO GOK was standing earlier.

KYLE:
Shan Do Gok? Where are you?

While KYLE is still standing on that spot, a JEDI KNIGHT taps him on the shoulder from behind. KYLE quickly turns around again.

JEDI KNIGHT:
Excuse me, sir, do you need help?

KYLE:
Some kind of alien was standing here a few seconds ago. Did you see it?

JEDI KNIGHT:
(shaking his head)
No sir, I haven’t.

KYLE is still scanning around the hallway.

JEDI KNIGHT:
Now is there something I can help you with?

KYLE:
(to himself in a low voice)
He’s gone.

JEDI KNIGHT:
Excuse me, sir?

KYLE turns around to face the JEDI NIGHT.

KYLE:
Um, yes… I was looking for a person to talk to. It’s about something important.

JEDI KNIGHT:
Do you want to talk to one of my masters about it?

KYLE:
(hesitates for a second, he then nods)
Sure…That’ll help.

JEDI KNIGHT:
Follow me.

The JEDI KNIGHT turns around and heads down the hallway. KYLE follows him while at the same time scanning for SHAN DO GOK. The PREACHER was hiding behind a statue all this time.

INT. TEMPLE OF THE JEDI—MEDITATION CHAMBERS—NIGHT

The JEDI KNIGHT leads KYLE into a meditation chamber…a quiet, majestic room.

JEDI KNIGHT:
A Jedi Master will be with you, shortly.

KYLE:
Thank you.

The JEDI KNIGHT departs from the chamber as KYLE walks around the room. He is observing the room’s splendid architecture. KYLE continues to walk around the room when someone taps him on the shoulder again. It is an alien Jedi name NERIDA JYRICK.

JYRICK:
May I help you with something?

KYLE:
Are you a Jedi Master?

JYRICK:
Actually, I am only a Jedi Knight. Certain abilities have allowed me to join the Council on such a level.

KYLE nods his head.

KYLE:
Well, the matter I want to talk about is urgent. It has something to do with what you would call a Sith Lord.

JYRICK has a surprised look on his face.

JYRICK:
A Sith Lord?!? This warrior has not been seen for over a thousand years!

KYLE:
(frowns)
My fighter squadron ran into him a few days ago. He killed one of my wingmen during an ambush.

JYRICK:
That is tragic. Unfortunately, we need proof that this mysterious warrior was indeed a Sith Lord.

KYLE:
So you don’t believe me?

JYRICK:
I did not imply that.

KYLE:
Would it help if I said he attacked us with a lightsaber?

JYRICK is silent as he ponders to himself.

JYRICK:
If you want, you can speak with the entire Jedi Council on this matter.

KYLE:
That’d be nice. When can I do this?

JYRICK:
Now, if you want.

A brief pause as KYLE contemplates to himself.

KYLE:
Would it be okay if I returned? I’d like to bring my family here… if you and the Council don’t mind.

JYRICK:
That would be acceptable.

KYLE:
Thank you.

KYLE bows his head as he prepares to depart from the meditation chamber. He comes to a halt right when he approaches the main doorway. A pondering look is on the COMMANDER’S face.

KYLE:
Oh by the way, do you know a preacher who goes by the name of Shan Do Gok?

JYRICK:
I’m afraid I don’t. Why?

KYLE:
(shakes his head)
Just wondering.

JYRICK frowns as MAVER’SS exits through the doorway.

EXT. CORUSCANT—COUGAR’S DEN—NIGHT (FX)

A view of Cougar’s Den as several ships fly over it in the midst of darkness.

INT. COUGAR’S DEN—MAVER’SS QUARTERS—NIGHT

JANNA is sitting on the main bed, with EDRON on her lap.

JANNA:
(an enthusiastic look on her face)
…So we can actually go with you?

KYLE:
That’s what that Jedi Knight told me.

JANNA:
(looking down at her son; a playful tone in her voice)
Do you hear that, Edron? Your father is finally taking us on his little adventure!

KYLE has a grin on his face.

JANNA:
(smiles in response)
I’ll be ready in a few minutes.

JANNA hands EDRON over to KYLE and then leaves the room.

KYLE:
I’ll dress up Edron.

KYLE smiles at his son.

KYLE:
How ‘bout that, hah? You’re gonna meet some Jedi Knights!

EXT. MAGISTRATE STARFIGHTER SQUADRON—SPACE (FX)

PAN with ZARTHAN’S squadron as it heads for URBINA’S trade convoy.

INT. TRADE SHIP HAWKEYE—URBINA’S QUARTER

URBINA is working on a computer when his comlink beeps.

URBINA:
(picking up the comlink)
Yes?

SENTRY #1:
Excuse me, sir… Some people are here to see you.

URBINA:
(frowns)
Who is it?

INT. TRADE SHIP HAWKEYE—HANGAR BAY—SPACE (FX)

SENTRY #1 has a nervous look on his face as ZARTHAN’S FOUR WINGMEN stand before him.

SENTRY #1:
Several officials… They want to see how our shipment is doing.

URBINA:
I wasn’t told of any officials coming to this convoy. Do they have the proper ID codes?

SENTRY #1 looks at a blaster one of ZARTHAN’S WINGMEN is holding in his hand.

SENTRY #1:
Yes, sir. This is an unscheduled visit… That’s why you weren’t told.

INT. TRADE SHIP HAWKEYE—URBINA’S QUARTER

URBINA:
(briefly pondering to himself)
I’ll be there in a minute.
(He then leaves his desk)

INT. TRADE SHIP HAWKEYE—HANGAR BAY—SPACE (FX)

CAPTAIN URBINA and FOUR SECURITY GUARDS walk down a hallway towards the main hangar. URBINA watches as a GUARD opens the blast door leading to the hangar. Right when the blast door completely opens, four blue lasers dart forward and hit the SECURITY GUARDS in the chest.
URBINA is watching the GUARDS’ bodies fall to the ground when ZARTHAN suddenly appears next to him and pins the CAPTAIN against the wall.

ZARTHAN:
(holding Urbina by the neck)
And now, Captain, I need to discuss several important matters with you.

URBINA:
(trying to get free of Zarthan’s grasp)
What? Who are you?

ZARTHAN remains silent as he forces the CAPTAIN back into the hallway. The FOUR WINGMEN follow behind their leader as SENTRY #1 remains tied up and gagged near a pile of crates inside the hangar bay.

EXT. TEMPLE OF THE JEDI—NIGHT (FX)

A different view of the Jedi Temple... This time a silhouette of the building is shown against one of the many moons orbiting Coruscant.

INT. TEMPLE OF THE JEDI—COUNCIL CHAMBERS—NIGHT

KYLE and JANNA—with EDRON in her arms—enter the Council Chamber through the side door. Twelve JEDI sit in a semicircle. KYLE and his wife stand in the center of the room.
The Senior Jedi is MACE WINDU. To his left is NERIDA JYRICK, and to his right, the Jedi Master, YODA. KYLE and JANNA both have anxious looks on their face.

MACE WINDU:
Welcome to the Jedi Council. You have already spoken with Master Jyrick, I presume?
(He gestures to the Jedi Knight sitting on his left side)

KYLE:
I have. I apologize that I forgot to introduce myself earlier. My name is Kyle Maver’ss, and this is my wife Janna...and our son, Edron.

JANNA makes a slight bow. MACE WINDU and several other Council Members bow their heads in return.

MACE WINDU:
Master Jyrick informed us that you ran into an unknown warrior several days ago. Is that correct?

KYLE:
It is. One of my wingmen identified this warrior as being a Sith Lord. My wingman’s name was Jake Rison. He was a Corporal.

Jedi Master PLO KOON looks at another master who is sitting to his left side.

MACE WINDU:
Was this was the same wingman who was killed in that warrior’s ambush?

KYLE:
Yes.

YODA:
A Sith Lord, it cannot be. Too many centuries passed by for them to make an effective comeback.

JYRICK:
How did your wingman assume this warrior was a Sith, anyway?

KYLE:
My wingman claimed he was a Padawan learner. He said he knew a Master Windu in this Council.

MACE WINDU exchanges looks with the other Council Members.

MACE WINDU:
I am Master Windu.

KYLE:
(slowly nods his head)
I see. Well... Rison mentioned your name personally, sir, and said he was waiting for you to assign him some kind of master who could teach him on the field.

PLO KOON:
The field?

KYLE:
An actual mission.

The JEDI COUNCIL contemplates for a few seconds.

MACE WINDU:
Truthfully, Maver’ss, we believe your wingman was probably trying to deceive you and your colleagues into thinking he was a Jedi apprentice. How he knows me personally remains a mystery.

KYLE:
Wouldn’t come as a surprise. Shan Do Gok said the same thing.

MACE WINDU:
Shan Do Gok?

JANNA frowns at her HUSBAND.

KYLE:
A preacher I ran into inside this temple.
(Sighs)
You probably don’t know who he is either.

A FEMALE JEDI MASTER shakes her head.

MACE WINDU:
About that warrior, we cannot accept him as being a Sith Lord until we personally confirm his identity.

JYRICK:
We will try tracking him down...and see if your wingman was telling the truth or not. But that’s all we can do.

KYLE nods in response.

KYLE:
I guess this meeting is over, then?

YODA briefly looks at MACE WINDU and then back at KYLE.

YODA:
Not yet. Something more there is to discuss with you. A totally different matter, it is.

MACE WINDU:
We will tell you about it, later. But first, the Council must discuss something in private. You and your family can wait in the meditation chamber, if you want.

KYLE:
Thank you.

KYLE and JANNA exit the Council Chamber. MACE WINDU once again exchanges glances with the other Council Members.

JYRICK:
It is interesting that he did not show it.

MACE WINDU:
Interesting, it is. The Force is strong with Maver’ss.

EXT. DAMOSSE—GRASSLAND—DUSK

DARTH SHUND’S Sith Spacecraft quietly touches down on a grass field overlooking the small town where KYLE lives. He waits outside his spacecraft as his Sith Speeder is being deployed onto the ground.
Once the Speeder is finally on the surface, DARTH SHUND gets onto the vehicle and heads for the small town.

EXT. TEMPLE OF THE JEDI—BALCONY—NIGHT

JANNA and KYLE stand outside the temple on a balcony.

JANNA:
What do you think they could be talking about back there?

KYLE:
I don’t know. I do get the feeling it’s not about that Sith Lord.
(A brief pause)
They could be talking about us.

JANNA:
(frowning)
What makes you say that?

KYLE:
Intuition.

KYLE turns around as a JEDI KNIGHT walks up the COUPLE.

JEDI KNIGHT:
The Council is ready to see you.

INT. TEMPLE OF THE JEDI—COUNCIL CHAMBERS—NIGHT

KYLE and JANNA enter the room again. The TWELVE JEDI are still seated, with MACE WINDU holding a small viewing screen in his hands.

MACE WINDU:
Welcome back, Maver’ss. Before you leave this temple, there is a test we would like to conduct with you.

KYLE:
A test for what?

MACE WINDU:
We will tell you after it is conducted. In the meantime, guess what objects are being shown on this viewing screen.

KYLE:
(Briefly looks at Janna and then back towards the Jedi Master)
Okay, shoot.

MACE WINDU lifts up the viewing screen and presses a button to activate it. KYLE has a contemplative look on his face. In quick succession, images flash across the screen—which KYLE cannot see from where he is standing.

KYLE:
A bird…a planet…a spacecraft…a city.

MACE WINDU turns the viewing screen off and nods toward YODA. JANNA and KYLE exchange glances.

YODA:
Impressive. Gifted you are, Maver’ss.

KYLE:
(frowns)
Gifted with what?

MACE WINDU:
You are strong with the Force. You do not know it… But you have a high amount of midiclorians inside of you.

KYLE:
That’s nice to know.

JANNA:
What are midiclorians?

JYRICK:
Midiclorians are organisms that live inside one’s body. They allow certain beings, like your husband, to be in-tuned with the Force. Few people have this special trait.

KYLE:
Does that mean I can be a Jedi?

MACE WINDU:
Unfortunately, no. You are too old. A person must be very young to begin Jedi training.

There is a brief silence in the chamber. KYLE looks at EDRON, whom JANNA is carrying in her arms.

KYLE:
My son is only 3 years old. Can he become a Jedi?

JYRICK:
If you’re willing to leave him on Coruscant.

JANNA looks at KYLE with a worried look on her face. He holds her hand in response.

KYLE:
My wife and I need some time to think about this.

MACE WINDU:
Use all the time that you need. Choosing to be a Jedi is something that must be taken seriously.

KYLE:
(bows his head)
Thank you. Let’s go honey.

KYLE and JANNA depart from the chamber. MACE WINDU exchanges glances with YODA.

MACE WINDU:
Kyle Maver’ss already knows what will happen.

YODA:
Interesting it is to see how his wife will deal with the outcome.

EXT. MAVER’SS HOMESTEAD—NIGHT

DARTH SHUND parks his speeder near JANNA’S garden outside the MAVER’SS home. With lightsaber in hand, he gets off the vehicle, and makes his way to the house.

INT. MAVER’SS HOMESTEAD—KITCHEN—NIGHT

JANNA’S MOM is preparing supper on the counter while JANNA’S DAD is working on a small computer placed on the kitchen table.

JANNA’S MOM:
I wonder what they’re doing right now.

JANNA’S DAD:
I’m sure Janna, Edron, and Kyle are doing fine, dear. Don’t worry about them.

JANNA’S MOM:
I wish we went to Coruscant…
(Remaining dialogue improvised)

EXT. MAVER’SS HOMESTEAD—NIGHT

JANNA’S PARENTS keep conversing with each other while DARTH SHUND sneaks up to the front door. Using the Force, he unlocks the interior latches and goes into the house.
He then silently walks toward the kitchen. The SITH LORD ignites his lightsaber as he does so.

INT. MAVER’SS HOMESTEAD—KITCHEN—NIGHT

JANNA’S MOM is still talking about a trip to Coruscant.

JANNA’S DAD:
…If I earned enough money, we’ll take a trip to Coruscant. Since I don’t earn enough money, we’ll just have to make use of our time back here.

JANNA’S MOM:
What about the credits I earn? We can always use that to pay for transportation. The hotel can be paid with…

JANNA’S MOM becomes silent when she notices an alarmed look on her HUSBAND’S face.

JANNA’S MOM:
What’s wrong?

JANNA’S DAD:
(a cautious look on his face)
Do you hear that? It’s like a humming sound.

JANNA’S PARENTS remain silent as they turn to stare at the entrance of the kitchen. DARTH SHUND is standing there, motionless, with his lightsaber armed. A blank expression is on the SITH LORD’S face.
The WARRIOR moves in for the kill.

JANNA’S DAD:
(quickly getting up from the kitchen table)
Look out!!…

EXT. MAVER’SS HOMESTEAD—NIGHT

The shot changes to that of an exterior view of the MAVER’SS home. SCREAMS can be heard inside.

EXT. CORUSCANT—COUGAR’S DEN—DAWN (FX)

A view of the Cougar’s Den as the sun rises OFF-CAMERA.

INT. COUGAR’S DEN—MAVER’SS QUARTERS—DAWN

KYLE is getting dressed while JANNA is standing next to him.

JANNA:
…I don’t want to leave Edron on Coruscant!

KYLE:
Being a Jedi can be the best thing to happen to him, dear. This can also give our family a prestigious name.

JANNA:
You command a fighter squadron, Kyle. That should be more than enough to give us a prestigious name.

KYLE:
(smiles)
Not enough compared to what a Jedi can do for our family.

JANNA:
So is that what you care about? A famous family name over the welfare of our child?

KYLE:
I didn’t say that.

JANNA:
Well, you implied that. What if that Council isn’t as respectable as they seem? They could influence our son with the wrong ideas.

KYLE:
Jedi Knights have been around for more than a millennium, sweetheart. I don’t think they were able to do that by being under a corrupt leadership.

A brief pause.

KYLE:
It’s not like we won’t be able to see him again, Janna. I’m sure we’ll be able to visit Edron while he’s in training.
(A brief pause as JANNA remains silent)
Come on, Janna…

JANNA:
(hesitantly)
I’ll tell you my decision once we reach the Temple.

KYLE:
Okay.

KYLE hears someone knocking on the room’s door. He walks over to open it.

KYLE:
Yes?

COURIER:
Excuse sir, you’ve received a message from Damosse.

The COURIER hands a DATACARD to KYLE. KYLE frowns as he holds it in his hand.

KYLE:
Thank you.

The COURIER bows his head as he walks away.

JANNA:
What is it?

KYLE:
I don’t know. I told Dack he could contact me on my personal channel.

KYLE takes out his datapad and places the card inside it. A hologram of GENERAL WILKES appears above it.

WILKES:
Greetings, Commander. I hope you were enjoying your trip on Coruscant, because I have bad news for you and your wife. Something tragic has happened…

JANNA, a worried look on her face, walks toward the datapad to stand next to KYLE.

WILKES:
…Just this morning, we’ve received a message from your hometown saying that your parents were found dead in your home. An investigation took place to find out where the attacker is… but so far, the search has come up empty.

KYLE puts his arm around JANNA as tears start to run down her cheeks.

WILKES:
Even though the attacker was not found, Captain Madren and I came to the same conclusion as to who he may be.
(A pause)
Kyle…Judging from the wounds we found on your parents’ bodies, we believe that Sith Lord was behind the assault.

JANNA turns to stare at KYLE, who now has a furious look on his face.

KYLE:
(in a low voice to himself)
No...

WILKES:
If you want, we can hold off a memorial till you return. Until then, we will continue searching for that suspect. Have a safe trip home, Commander.

The GENERAL’S hologram disappears. KYLE turns to look at JANNA.

KYLE:
Are you okay?

JANNA:
We have to return to Damosse. There’s no time to head back to that Temple.

KYLE:
Let’s start packing our stuff, sweetheart.

JANNA nods as she still has an anguished look on her face.

KYLE:
(Soothingly)
It’s gonna be okay... I’m gonna help the General find that attacker.

JANNA smiles as she walks away to begin packing the belongings. KYLE watches her as she does so.

EXT. MAVER’SS HOMESTEAD—DAY

DACK, MAJOR BRYCE, COLONEL MASON and GENERAL WILKES are among the GROUP OF INVESTIGATORS searching for evidence around KYLE’S house. The CAMERA PANS from the MAVER’SS homestead towards a rear shot of DARTH SHUND, who is observing the activity from behind bushes atop a hill.
DARTH SHUND observes the activity for a few more seconds before he turns around to walk back to his Sith Speeder. Once at the speeder, he presses a button on the forward console, prompting a hologram of DARTH VENGEANCE to appear above the console.

DARTH VENGEANCE:
Did you succeed?

DARTH SHUND:
Yes, Master. I have eliminated his parents... All we have to do now is wait for him to return back to this planet.

DARTH VENGEANCE:
Good work, my apprentice. Remain where you are... I will join you on Damosse shortly.

DARTH SHUND:
Very well, Master.

DARTH VENGEANCE:
Kyle Maver’ss won’t escape our hunt, now.

EXT. TRADE CONVOY—SPACE (FX)

A view of URBINA’S convoy as it cruises in deep space.

INT. TRADE SHIP HAWKEYE—STORAGE ROOM

KREG URBINA’S head is banged against a table by one of ZARTHAN’S men.

URBINA:
(grimacing through the pain)
Is... this... called for?

ZARTHAN:
You should be happy... Firing at my squadron would have warranted death for you.

URBINA:
I was merely... acting... in self-defense.

ZARTHAN:
Do you think he is telling the truth, men?

One of the other GENO WARRIORS shakes his head. ZARTHAN gestures to the SOLDIER standing near URBINA to bang his head against the table again.

ZARTHAN:
The more you lie, the more that skull of yours fractures. Tell me...
(Zarthan walks around Urbina as he is grimacing in pain again)
What was that Sith Lord doing on your ship?

URBINA:
He... attempted to hijack my ship... I tried to stop him in the process...

ZARTHAN shakes his head as he gestures to the SOLDIER to bang URBINA’S head on the table again.

ZARTHAN:
If that was true, you could have radioed for help instead of firing at us.

URBINA:
I thought... you were hostile.

ZARTHAN:
This trade convoy would’ve been destroyed the minute we came out of hyperspace if we were hostile. Now...
(His tone even more bitter)
What was that Sith Lord doing on your ship?

URBINA:
He’ll... kill me if I tell you.

ZARTHAN:
(His voice sounding more threatening)
At this moment, it’s not that Sith Lord you should be worried about.

ZARTHAN gestures to the SOLDIER to bang URBINA’S head on the table once more.

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