MATTEO: Life and Death

Chapter 42

229 BBY. Unknown moon.

Eliajh Shepard - Jedi master and traveler , landed on another world unexplored by anyone. The era of the High Republic was a time of peace and justice. A time when no politicians got involved with the Jedi.A time when the Jedi had nice lightsabers and golden like the sun. The great Jedi protected numerous worlds from the Nihils - evil pirates , who wanted to sow evil throughout the galaxy. The Jedi in this era were not corrupt - they were loyal to the Force. They were loyal to the light that falls on the Republic.

Unfortunately , after the destruction of the Starlight Beacon , the Nihils launched a full-scale attack. The Jedi Council gave new rules , which must be obeyed. Eliajh chose to ignore them. For him , the most important thing was to discover worlds and mark them on the map of the galaxy. He wanted to show the galaxy , that there are other worlds than Coruscant or Chandrilla. This was his passion. A passion that was slowly growing into an obsession. But he didn't see it. He ignored the Jedi Order. He ignored the words of his padawan. He ignored everyone else.

Eliajh shut down the shuttle's engines and systems. He got up from the pilot's seat and headed for the exit , taking his lightsaber and the equipment he needed to explore the worlds. He took a notebook , in which he recorded his travels. His padawan approached him , correcting a strand of his hair.

"Another world master?" He asked while correcting his belt. "We should be at the temple helping other Jedi in battle."

"Ah my padawan. " Eliajh began. He was fed up with his student talking about the same thing over and over again. He didn't want to fight. He did not want to be involved in a fight , from which he did not know if he would come out alive or dead. He had heard about the deaths of Stellan Gios , Orla Jareni , Estal Maru , Nib Assek and others. He did not want to be another light going to heaven. Death would come some other time. Not now," he said. "You must know that there are important things and the most important things. Exploring worlds is the most important thing. Thanks to me , new planets will appear on the maps of the galaxy where numerous settlements and space ports can be established. With this, we can increase the territory of the Republic. The Republic will reach all the way to unknown regions. Imagine this my padawan. The light of the Republic on every horizon. A mass of colonies. New places to settle. If I have to leave the Jedi Order for this , I will gladly leave."

The Padawan was horrified. Now he saw that his passion for exploring worlds was becoming a sick obsession. He heard that the Chancellor had accepted new worlds and incorporated them into the Republic. Eliajh Shepard is one of the most praised Jedi and the smartest right after Yoda. His knowledge in discovery was irreplaceable. Since he became a Jedi knight , he devoted his free time to exploring worlds. Over time, he became so devoted to exploring , that the last time he was on Coruscant was only to receive the title of Jedi master. After that, no Jedi saw him in the temple. For a nice couple of years he has been traveling around the galaxy , exploring worlds and moons. This is 100% better than fighting pirates. The Padawan took his big brown backpack and climbing poles. He and his master left the ship and headed for the mountains.

Eliajh and his padawan walked along the mountains breathing in the fresh mountain air. It had been an hour since they left the ship. The Jedi walked through numerous rocks and meadows. They did not stop even for a moment. The Padawan was getting tired , but he didn't want to fall behind. He did not want to make his Master impatient. He wanted to show him that he was as resilient as he was and would walk , even if his mouth was dry.

The Padawan wondered why his Master was not giving him the Jedi trials. He should have been a Jedi knight long ago , he should have had his apprentice long ago and passed on what his master had taught him. Instead, he stood still. His master didn't care if there were trials or not. Instead, he served as 'proof' of all the expeditions he and his master had made. Six years of traveling the galaxy and another ten ahead of him. He had had enough of that. He wanted to return to the temple. He wanted it so much.