Chapter Four - Tholme

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As the Jedi Training Studies began, Petro made his way to the office of Jedi Master Tholme. When Petro entered Tholme's office, he was greeted by the Jedi Master. 

Tholme: You must be young Petro. 

Petro: I...I am. 

Tholme: The reason I asked you to study under me is not just because of your performance at the Sports Festival, but also because you handled yourselves well during the USJ Attack. Not many students can say the same.

Petro: It wasn't easy, but I'd say we handled ourselves pretty well. 

Tholme: Why don't you tell me about what happened at the USJ Facility?

Petro then proceeds to recount the events of the USJ Attack to Tholme. He told Tholme about the duel he and Katooni he had with Darth Krayt himself. Tholme took note of the information about the Sith's attack from Petro. 

Tholme: I see. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do. Suit up. We're gonna patrol.

With that, Petro joined Master Tholme on a patrol in Hosu City. As they began their patrol, Petro questioned Master Tholme on the meaning behind this patrol.

Petro: So what's the plan, Master Tholme? Are we looking for the Sith?

Tholme: It's unlikely we'll be encountering any Sith, Initiate. The Sith thrive on hiding in the shadows. We're investigating the Hero Killer. 

Petro: Hero Killer? 

Tholme: A Villain going around killing Pro Heroes. He's so far killed killed seventeen Pro Heroes and injured twenty-three beyond recovery. So far, he hasn't gone after any Jedi, but we must be prepared. If we encounter the Hero Killer, stay close to me. 

Petro: Understood. 

Meanwhile, a drug dealer meets with a supplier in a dark alley way. Both are carrying suitcases.

Drug Dealer: You got the stuff?

Drug Supplier: That depends. You got the money?

The dealer then opens his briefcase, revealing it to be a large sum of money. Satisfied at the reward, the supplier opens the briefcase revealing a supply of drugs.

Drug Supplier: Here's your week's supply of Trigger. Remember the deal with the boss.

Drug Dealer: Yeah yeah. 10% of all sales will go to the boss.

Suddenly, Tholme and Petro jumped the deal. Upon seeing the Jedi ignite their Lightsabers, both the dealer and the supplier became provoked.

Drug Dealer: Fuck! We got Jedi! I thought you weren't followed!

Drug Supplier: Don't look at me!

Tholme: Here's what's gonna happen. This deal is over. Come along quietly and this might not end badly for you.

The dealer pulled out a gun and attempts to shoot at Tholme, but Tholme deflects the bullet with his Green Lightsaber. He then moves on the dealer and slices the gun in half with his Lightsaber. He follows through with a Force Push that knocks the dealer against a wall. The supplier attempts to run off, but Petro jumps in front of the supplier, blocking his escape route. 

Petro: Going somewhere, sleemo?

The supplier attempts to pull a gun on Petro, but Petro disarms the supplier and kicks him to the ground. As the supplier was knocked to the ground, Tholme walks over to the supplier and takes the briefcase from him. He then sees a whole supply of Trigger.

Tholme: Trigger. A Quirk enhancement drug that amplifies a person's Quirk. Side effects include erratic behavior and a black tongue. Hhm. You've been pretty busy.

Drug Supplier: You ain't got shit on me, Jedi!

Petro: Oh really? The way I see it, you got caught red handed with a supply of Trigger and were about to sell it to some low life dealer. 

Drug Supplier: You don't know who you're messing with, kid. When the boss hears about this, you're dead. 

Tholme: Unlikely. I doubt your boss would a Jedi's retaliation on a low level thug. 

Tholme then proceeds to knock out the supplier. As the situation was resolved, Tholme turned to Petro. 

Tholme: You handled yourself well, young Petro. I can see how you handled the Sith at the USJ.

Petro: You have no idea how much that means to me. 

Tholme: But you must always remain vigilant. The return of the Sith shows that we must always be prepared for when the darkness arrives. As Jedi, it is our sworn duty to combat against the darkness wherever it may rise. 

After that, Tholme and Petro approached the dealer who was recovering from Tholme's earlier attack. Tholme then uses the Force to lift him up.

Tholme: Listen to me carefully. You're finished. Whatever cash you were hoping to make off of this deal is done. Now be a good boy and come along quietly.

The dealer looks around and smirks. He then begins laughing. Sensing something was wrong, Tholme kept his guard up.

Tholme: What are you laughing at? 

As this happened, an unseen thug was aiming at Tholme with a sniper rifle. Sensing imminent danger, Petro turns around just in time to block the sniper's bullet with his Lightsaber. He then uses the Force to grip the sniper with the Force and pulls him down and close to him. He then lands a nonlethal slash at the thug. Tholme looks upon this with a smile on his face. 

Tholme: Very good. It seems you are a fast learner. 

Petro smiled as Tholme knocks out the dealer. 

Tholme: We're finished here. 

Petro: So what's next?

Tholme: I am not the only Jedi investigating the Hero Killer. Perhaps a joint search will make our investigation easier. Come, Petro.

With that, Petro joined Tholme in his investigation into the Hero Killer. Little did Petro know was that the investigation of the Hero Killer would reveal a more sinister plan. 

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