16 Send Off (2/2)

Valad stood back and watched as Ky called upon the Jedi High Council. Moments had gone by when suddenly the appearance of Yoda and Mace Windu appeared on the emitter.

The surprise was written all over their faces as they saw the man who had called them. ”Jedi Knight Ky Narec?” Mace Windu called out in validation, taking his signature pose of thinking.

”Alive, he is.” Yoda sounded relatively happy about this. ”The report from the Naboo was correct.” Most of the Order believed this Jedi Knight to be dead having been missing for many years. However, here he was, right before them. They could no longer afford to be skeptic.

Ventress stared at the one known asYoda after he had spoken, a thoughtful expression on her face. Her eyes then wandered over towards Valad who was glancing away from her. ”You were imitating the mi–” She felt a gentle touch on her jaw, a gentle touch through the force. Her eyes wandered down towards Valad's hand who was stopping her from finishing her sentence.

He shook his head slightly and winked, Ky clearly seeing this and stoically standing by.

Releasing Ventress, Valad would look towards Master Yoda as the green hermit was eying him in return. ”Master Yoda,” Valad stated with a light smirk over his lips as he folded his hands behind his back.

”Knowledge of you, I have not. Hm. Your name is?” Yoda asked in his typical curious demeanor, his ears perking up.

Bowing his head slightly, he stared upon the Master Jedi. ”Valad, Valad Katsure.”

Hearing the name, he gave no real reaction. He never heard of the name before, nor the surname. Yet it seemed he was of a noble family which had since become extinct. Even though it had never been spoken or seen before.

”To meet you, a pleasure, it is.” Yoda said with a nod, tapping his cane on the floor.

That was when Mace Windu spoke up, cynical as ever before. ”The Queen of Naboo's statement says you can use the force. Is this true?” He was in his little inquisitive mood, but it was something to be admired, well that was until he went ahead and signed the Jedi's death warrant.

”Yes. It is true.” Valad said it in a blatant matter, as if it meant nothing, nor gave him any merit.

Mace Windu and Yoda analyzed that response. Yoda scrunched up his nose slightly, while Mace Windu nodded slowly. ”And who was your master?”

”Andromeda Systema,” Valad stated as he tilted his head to the side lightly, reading them in return. ”From the planet Zeltron.” He closed his eyes partially, fabricating a memory in his mind with his thoughts. To others looking in on him, it simply looked like an expression of remorse.

”You may join them on their way back to us,” Mace Windu stated as he wanted to see the truth behind Valad Katsure. He was surrounded by mystery, it wasn't safe to let him be free to do as he liked. At least this is what Mace Windu thought.

”Maybe some other time.” Valad said with a stern tone as his emotions completely changed as he stared at the man that looked like Samuel L. Jackson.

Furrowing his brow at the denial, Windu nodded in anticipation. His gaze then moved towards the young one between the two men. ”And who is this?”

”Asajj Ventress, Master Jedis.” She seemed overtly enthusiastic.

Yoda seemed clearly amused by the appearance of the small girl. ”A good master, Ky Narec is, yes?” He mused with her as she began talking about their adventuring. It was definitely quite a tale.

After about an hour of Ky Narec speaking with the heads of the Jedi Council, the meeting ended. The transmission ended and the three of them left the ship through the aft airlock.

”So...” Ventress began to speak, but was cut off as the sound of the Counselor class cruiser came landing into the hangar. They all stood there for a few moments before Valad chuckled lightly hearing Ventress give a whine.

Though she was expecting to leave today, she didn't want to leave just yet. Valad was a new friend, but she had a duty as a Jedi. Valad gave a light wave as he watched the two of them walk to the cruiser.

”I'll see you again, soon.” Valad said with tone of assurance before turning away and walking towards the exit of the hangar, not even waiting for them to depart. His head lowered in thought, only picking up his pace when he heard the cruiser leave.