Star Wars the Late Bloomers: Aayla Secura & Kit Fisto

Episode I: Seeds of the Forest

There are many things that exist in the Force, in this widespread generation of galaxies. Things that we take for granted, like water and air. We're so use to having them, without taking a chance to think twice about them.

It's a shame, for even the stars lost their magnificence. Because they're everywhere. Following and guiding us to our next destination. I never took a second to relish in their everlasting shine. But I think it was the same for you.

On my first mission as a Jedi Knight, I stood outside, enchanted by the night. The insects serenaded the twilight heavens, glowing like a reflection in the fauna. Like the universe stretched into the planet, it became an eternity of radiating stars. I couldn't help but notice the extraordinariness in the Force. This was its capabilities.

"It certainly is beautiful isn't it?"

Caught off my guard, I turned around. A young Nautolan male approached me, his footsteps were drowned out in the chirpings.

"I didn't mean to astonish you. Pardon my intrusion. I heard a familiar face was here and wanted to greet you."

"Familiar?"

His existence didn't stick out to me one bit.

"Yeah I saw you at the space station near Altarrn. You were with one of the commanders."

"I'm sorry to say but I don't remember coming across you before."

By his body language I could tell that he was disappointed. The elegant way he carried himself shifted to slight awkwardness.

"Perhaps a misjudgment on my part then. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kit Fisto."

"Are you a Jedi?"

"Have a look and see."

Underneath his garb, he pulled an unlit saber, tossing it to me.

"You're very trusting to just give away your weapon like that."

"Surely you wouldn't attack one of your own. Right Lady Secura?"

"How do you know my name?"

"That I will tell you tomorrow. We've got a long day ahead. Goodnight."

I didn't say anything afterward. I wanted to continue my peaceful night gazing. Unfortunately Fisto had ruined it.

*****

Dawn treaded, bringing light to the Jakoden village. Already it's inhabitants were busy, not a single soul had slept in. I settled in at the local diner, ordering a small meal. I could feel the stares from others in the room. It must be strange to see a foreigner. Jakoden was one of the planets that had recently opened its territory. I'm sure the people were still getting used to it.

"What will you have?" the server said.

And due to their recent openings, not many locals spoke another language but their own. It was due to my Android, that I was able to communicate freely with them.

"Tell him I'll get a drink and whatever he has that is something sweet to eat."

"Very well my lady."

"Oh and C-799 could you ask him if there are any other villages nearby?"

"Will do."

*****

From the intel we received, the next nearest village was around 50 miles north from our location. We were advised to travel on foot due to the electromagnetic field of the planet. And the fact that this village was hidden among the dense forest. Apparently it'd be difficult to find.