Star Wars -The Jedi And The Bounty Hunter

Part 7

(Picture of Seji's master)

Soon I had completed the dishes, and stacked them neatly in their places. The couple we were staying with had gone to bed and only Seji and I were awake. He had a bedroom, opposite of the stairs. I had a couch and blanket in the living room.

I heard Seji walk outside on to the porch about five minutes ago. I walked to ward the door but pulled aside to the wall right to the side it to peek onto the porch to try to know more about Seji.

He had a drink in his hand and was looking up at the stars. He peered at their beauty but he had a concerned look on his face like he was thinking deeply about something.

Then he spoke to the heavens with sadness, "I wish you were here master. The beauty and culture of this land is remarkable."

By then I was already on the porch. I walked up and stood beside him. "It's breath-taking isn't it?"

He glanced over at me to find me peering at the stars as he was. They were quite pretty. You could see one of Naboo's moons only showing half of its face.

"Yes indeed. How long were you watching me?"

"Long enough... You mentioned your master. What is his name?"

"Her name is Atris. She's a historian and master. She found me commuting petty theft on Coruscaunt and brought me to an academy she runs. She sent me here to test my training and see what I could acomplish. She is the only family I know. What about you? Do you have anybody on another planet?"

I wasn't ready for that question. It caught me like a bug in a windshield. I guess I'll try to stick as close to the truth as possible and be vague so he won't know the difference.

"I was an orphan just like you and nobody wanted to adopt me. A nice pilot couple adopted me. I worked hard for them and they took me all over the system. The only family I have left is a good friend I made in Coruscaunt. That is why I'm here looking for her."

"Well you'll see her soon. She can't be too far off right?"

"I hope you're right."

"It'll all work out, I promise."

"I'm tired, let's get some sleep before the search tomorrow."

"Sweet dreams 'star blazer' ".

I smiled, "Good night 'humble apprentice'.

He grinned and mozyed to his room.

I collapsed into the couch. It's exhausting to think on all cylinders all day. I could tell I really needed the little sleep I got. Tomorrow was going to be big.