Adventure

“Do you have to go?” Melra asks not for the first time. 

“I know the Temple caves are on a desert planet. I need to go there.” I say firmly. I don’t like the idea of leaving her alone. But I’m a little afraid of what we’ll do if we stick together and this time grief. I sense a darkness somewhere on this planet, but no temples. It’s not here, and thanks to the force I know where I’m going next. 

“I could come with you. All you have to do is ask.” She says. She never thought she’d leave Manatis to find herself alone. I feel guilt rise inside me. “No, no don’t feel guilty for going.” I wish that was the only thing I felt guilt about. I take out my saber, and ignite it. She gasps. I can feel her sorrow at the sight of what the pain of loosing my master has done to me. 

“I need to figure out my place in all this. I need to go where the force is leading me. But our paths will cross again. I see it, and can feel our connection in the force.” I say. She hugs me. 

“Be safe.” She says and quickly pulls away. “And may the force be with you.”