In the Here and Now

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OOC: I wanted to expand on Ceska's time between Sernpidal and Ruusan.

Ceska had returned to her ship in a great rush from the ruined Temple on Sernpidal. She'd known that what others would dismiss as bad dreams, she had known were visions sent to her from the Force. Somehow it was evident that it was the Force to her in a way she couldn't explain. Thus, Ceska Starshield was here in the ship she had wandered among the stars in for many months.

It was time to return back to the Light but it wasn't apparent how or when, just that it must happen. Starshield didn't know if that meant a return back to the Order. She supposed that it might necessitate that course of action. There would be a reckoning at any rate and it did not require the Force to know.

Sighing, the erstwhile Padawan set her craft on autopilot and tilted her head back a moment. She needed guidance and she thought of what her teacher had said in her unconcious mind.

'Trust in the Force and it will never steer you wrong.'

Ceska smiled faintly knowing that, while her Master hadn't spoken the words, he would've said something very similar. Practical and no-nonsense with no time for mysteries, simply accepting what was. She unbuckled herself from the pilot's chair and moved towards the small living quarters in back. She would seek the guidance her own mentor would suggest.

The living quarters were cramped but provided enough room to kneel in meditation. So that she did, closing her eyes and surrendering herself to the warmth of the Light side. For the first time in many, many days she felt a serene peace. It was good to connect with the unifying life energy unfettered by rage and other emotions.

 

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It was during such meditations over the course of the next several days that saw her arrive at answer. Ruusan, the Valley of the Jedi. She knew the sight of the great sacrifice made by General Hoth and the one hundred Jedi heros. Any Jedi would know of this place of great courage where Master Kyle Katarn would set the souls free, trapped there by the Thought Bomb millenia before.

She must go there and find what awaited. There could be no doubt that this was what the Force required of her. There would Ceska make amends for what she had done and find her way home. Even if she faced imprisonment or death, Ceska Starshield would face it and not flinch. The Dark Side had tempted her and almost consumed her but the Light had brought her free.

As she knelt, she was keenly aware of her obligation. Ceska almost felt a certain sense of fatalistic happiness; she would make amends even if it was the last thing she did. She smiled and the warm glow surrounded her and took comfort. Everything would be right again if she went to Ruusan.