Chapter 4: Lightsaber

The Former Jedi Guardian grunted as he approached the mine. 'Whoever creates a mine on top of a hill is out of their mine.' he thought. Behind him, Emerald and Lily were taking their time, the former Jedi Consular teaching the younger girl how to properly walk up a hill without losing their breath, as opposed to what Jaune did. The boy waited as they finally arrived. Emerald held a small smirk on her face, making Jaune groaned at her rubbing it in silently. Turning back to the mine, he took a deep breath. "Keep close, Lily, I don't want you to get lost. Hold Emerald's hand and don't let go."

Lily nodded and Emerald allowed her hand to be taken by the young girl. "Don't worry, Lily, Just hold my hand and keep in step."

"Yes Emerald." the young girl acknowledged. Jaune satisfied with the answer, took point and walked into the mine. Emerald gave Lily a warm smile before both girls walked into the mine.

Taking out a flashlight, Jaune took small steps, keeping is eyes on the grund, while feeling out with the Force for any creatures that posed a threat to the group. Emerald used her Force abilities to keep Lily calm as the young girl began to clutched the Consular's arm more tightly.

The mine continued on, in only one single form down in a straight path. The cave made Jaune and Emerald remember the caves at Geonosis when Obi-Wan and Anakin had to rescue Luminara from the Geonosians. It was an experience Emerald wanted to forget. The path continued on until they turned a corner and saw the path divide into six different routes. Emerald looked down the far left before lowering her flashlight. "Jaune, I feel this tunnel is our best bet."

Jaune turned to her and looked at her direction. The path was more narrow and curvy, but upon reaching out with the force, he felt that it was the one to take. Feeling uneasy about the structural integrity of the tunnel, he turned to the girls. "I'll go first."

Nodding her head, Emerald watched as Jaune took the the lead, before picking up Lily and following her old friend down the path. The three put there flashlight beams pointed to the ground, keeping an eye out for any traps or objects that could trip them. Emerald clutched Lily tightly as the young child clinged to the consular tightly. The three continued down until they reached another divide. However this one felt more unusual and uneasy. Emerald heard a slight wing vibration to her right. It was faint but the sound was there. Listening more closely made no difference as the sound began to surface more memories of Geonosis. Becoming more concerned at the sound, the Consular decided to reach out with the Force. What she felt stunned her. The mine was not abandoned…

The Grimm were now occupying it.

Alarmed, Emerald whirled her head back to her counterpart. "Jaune. Maybe we should turn back. I-"

"I sense it too." Jaune cut her off. "But I have a feeling we should go left."

Emerald looked to argue but decided against it. Jaune wasn't as cocky as she was when she went down into the catacombs and he was the one that got her out alongside Anakin, even though he punished her by making her lose her cool when he wanted to see how the hive mind parasite worked. "As you wish, Master Arc."

The two Jedi went down the left tunnel, trying to keep quiet as growls and snores were heard around them. Lily hugged Emerald even harder as the Consular did her best to comfort the young child. Jaune remained in front, keeping an eye out for any Grimm nearby. However, the sounds began to dim and the trail became even more tricky. The Jedi did there best to continue on until they came to a dead end.

"Blast." Jaune swore. "I had a feeling this would have been our best bet."

"Maybe." Emerald said, putting Lily down before touching the rubble. "I feel as if we should remove them. There seems to be a small room behind the debris."

"Agreed." Jaune said. Lily stepped back a bit and watched as Emerald and Jaune raised their hands and began to reach out into the Force. Her eyes widened as the rocks began to float away from the rubble, little by little. The last rock block them, so Emerald and Jaune both closed their eyes and peeled away the stone. As soon as they placed the stone down, all three Jedi turned to the room.

There, inside were what they were looking for. Crystals. All in different colors, sizes and shapes. Lily's eyes scanned the room. They were more beautiful than any dust crystals she ever saw. "There's so many" she drawled out. Jaune was very confused as well. "Kyber Crystals? Here on Remnant?" he said in awe. Emerald appeared beside him as she scanned the large room. "Odd. I would never guess Kyber crystals would be here." She replied.

"Indeed," Jaune nodded. "Oh well, I believe we should look for our crystal."

"What about me?" Lily looked at them confused. Emerald turned to Jaune who simply nodded to her before walking down to the shards. Sighing defeatively, she turned to the young child. "Lily, To complete the lightsaber you have, you must choose the crystal for you. Feel out with the Force. Sense it. Walk to it."

Lily stared at the Consular before turning back to the shards. Jaune had already pulled out one and was fitting it in his lightsaber. As soon as he closed the cover, he pressed the button.

Pssshhmmmm.

A blue beam of light shot out from the hilt, and the result was the light stopping at a certain length, making it look like a sword. Lily was stunned by the light as Jaune began to test out the blade, swinging it around, slowly at first before putting in more acrobatic movements behind it. As soon as he was satisfied, he pressed the button again and the sword beam retreated back into the hilt. Jaune walked back to the girls, clipping his completed lightsaber on his belt.

Lily broke out of her trance and returned to looking out at the many shards, as Jaune took Emerald's place while the girl left to find her shard. "How would I know which one is mine?"

Jaune smiled and knelt down beside her. "Oh, believe me, Lily, you'll know"

Lily looked at him confused but slowly turned back to the shards, and closed her eyes. Before she knew it, her feet were moving. There was something calling her to it. She moved forward, closer, and closer until she opened her eyes and saw that she was standing in front of a blue colored crystal formation. The girl reached out an with the force, pluck out a small little shard. Slowly putting into her lightsaber, she closed the cover and took a deep breath. Moment of truth. Opening her eyes, she press the button.

Pssshhmmmm.

Her hands jerked slightly as the blue beam shot out from her hilt, The girl stared at her blade, listening to the gentle humming it was emitting. She turned to Emerald who was twirling a green blade around. Hesitantly she slowly rotated her own blade around in a circle, the lightsaber still humming away. She began to go faster. The blade still singing. A smile began to form on her face as her sword continued to maintain its form, its continuous humming going back and forth as she herself began to spin around.

Emerald and Jaune smiled as their younger apprentice played with her lightsaber. The girl was fast becoming a Jedi, and she was finally able to wield the weapon of the Peacekeepers. Emerald however lost her smile and turned to Jaune. "Master Arc, I believe we should take all the crystals. I feel if the Kingdoms realize the potential of these shards..."

"Then we would face the Remnant version of a Death Star." Jaune cut her off. Emerald nodded, and the Jedi turned back to Lily who finally ceased her dancing and was running back happily toward the group. Emerald smiled at the girl and got to her knees as Lily crashed into her embracing the mint-haired girl in a hug. "I did it, Emerald! Did you see!? Did you see!?"

Emerald giggled at the girl's happiness as Jaune placed his hand on his sister's shoulder. "We did, Lily. We are very proud of you. You are now officially our little Jedi padawan."

Lily smile became even more bigger until Jaune turn the girl around to face him. "Lily, I cannot express my happiness toward you right now, but unfortunately my congratulations will have to wait. Open your bag. We cannot afford to leave these crystals to be discovered by anyone other than us."

Lily looked at her brother confused before realization hit her. Taking her backpack off, she nodded. "I understand Jaune.."

The girl rushed off to collect the crystals while Jaune pulled out a small bag that was hidden within his cloak. Emerald watched as he opened to reveal dust charges. Stunned she opened her mouth to ask what they were for until Jaune threw a few around the room. Turning back to the consular and tossing her the bag. Jaune revealed his plan.

"These are to collapse the mine around the crystals. If we destroy the mine and bury the crystals, no one will stumble upon the site. They'd think the mine's supports finally failed and every one doesn't think twice about excavating here."

Emerald nodded as Jaune threw the last of the charges he had at the entrance. "I'll carry Lily out. Stay behind us and use the last of the charges to seal off the mine."

"Yes Master Arc." Emerald replied. Lily meanwhile finally finished collecting the last of the shards before running back to the two. "All done!"

Jaune nodded and picked up the girl before nodding to Emerald one last time then sprinting out toward the mine opening. Emerald raced behind him, throwing charges left and right as the three ran as fast as they could toward the exit. Suddenly the Grimm began to stirred as the three sped past them. Emerald kept up with Jaune, now throwing the remainder of the charges at the at the first tunnel entrance before running up to try and past the two in front.

Suddenly a light appeared ahead. Emerald pointed her finger toward it. "There. The entrance."

Jaune turned back and saw that where the tunnel they took, a pair of red eyes glowed. "Emerald, Now!" he cried as the Grimm started to chase them. Emerald pull out the detonator from the bag and pressed the trigger.

BOOM

Explosions erupted behind them as the charges detonated. Grimm joining the chase never knew what hit them as the fireball created by the bombs engulfed them instantly. The lead Grimm, a Beowulf ran with all his might to outrun the fireball but to no avail as it too caught him, killing him instantly.

Jaune and Emerald finally made it out but the male Jedi didn't take any chances. Lunging at the the girls with all his strength, he slammed into them and all three rolled down the hill as the fireball erupted out of the entrance before the supports holding the entrance collapsed, burying the mine. The three continued to roll down before finally reaching the bottom of the hill. Lily slowly got up, dazed before turning back to her brother. The scene she saw before made her started to giggle.

Jaune and Emerald were tangled together with Jaune below Emerald but what was funny to Lily was the fact that they were wide-eyed at each other. Their lips mashed together. Hearing laughter, Emerald pushed herself up from Jaune, her face heating up. Looking at her little friend who was now rolling on the grass laughing, she turned to Jaune.

"We will never speak of this again, Master Arc."

Jaune only gave a small thumbs up as the three gather themselves up and began their trek back home.

A few hours later...

The shattered moon emitted a peaceful light unto Emerald's face as she stared up at the sky. Lily was finally asleep, having tired herself out from gushing over her lightsaber and Jaune was meditating in his room. The consular meanwhile had made herself something to eat and decided to simply stargaze.

The night was beautiful to watch. Every once in a while, a shooting star could be seen streaking across the sky. The trails of whatever galaxy they resided in could also be seen, if only sightly. The only light source was the moon. Its light radiating a pale face as it watched over the world over Remnant. Emerald was so engrossed in the sky, that she literally jumped when Jaune's voice startled her from behind.

"Still awake, Emerald?" He asked amusingly. The girl turned to look behind her as the guardian walked up slowly and stopped beside with his hands behind his back. "Yes, Jaune. I was just looking up at the night sky."

Jaune nodded as he too began to gaze up at the stars. "Yes, Remnant has been very different compared to other worlds. That said, I sense there is something else on your mind."

Emerald felt her face heat up, but kept it down as she lowered her head. Jaune turn his gaze at her, concerned as she finally opened her mouth. "Forgive me Jaune, but I must admit, I was also remembering our...embarrassing moment today"

Immediately his amusing smile returned. "Oh?"

Emerald mentally rolled her eyes as she continued. "Yes, Arc. I know it is against the Code, but I would be lying if I didn't confess that I enjoyed it."

Jaune slowly nodded his head, understanding. Emerald Wanted the ground to swallow her up. However Jaune maintained his posture. "I understand. Truthfully, I am more concern with our teachings with Lily rather than our commitment to the Code."

Immediately, Emerald turned to face her old friend. "Be mindful with your thoughts, Master Arc. Remember, we are not to have such attachments." She said lowly. Jaune was not fazed. He turned as well to face her, his arms now crossed in front. "Emerald, don't you realize how much suffering the Code brought upon us? I must admit that while I will still consider myself a Jedi, I believe that to maintain our ways, sometimes, we must adapt to the ever changing world."

"Master Arc, I-" Emerald attempted to counter, but Jaune cut her off. "I held my love in my arms after she was mortally wounded by Maul. I would have left the Order had she asked."

The two stared at on another, neither one wished to backed down from their stance. Emerald was now at a loss. Jaune has romantic feelings for someone? Who? However before she could think more on the matter, Jaune relaxed his shoulders. For the first time, Emerald finally saw what spirit Obi-Wan has become.

A tired beaten down old man. No longer that mentoring sarcastic Jedi Knight who trained the greatest of Jedi, but a old relic who lost everything and still maintained his beliefs. Jaune turned away from her and slowly made his way to the hallway. "I'll leave you alone to your thoughts. However, remember what Anakin once told me. Sometimes, all that is required is the will to jump."

Emerald watched as he slipped out of sight. Her own thought began to betray her. She always admired Kenobi for his courage and steadfastness. Now she simply wanted to hold him, return him back to the Jedi General he excelled in.

She made her way to her room but stopped at her door. Jaune's door, right next to her was closed. She was fighting her urges, telling herself that she had to live by the Code. She remembered all the friends she lost, all the time spend training herself to let go of Barriss should her Padawan fall. Tears began to surface and threaten to fall, but finally Emerald made her choice.

She made her way to Jaune's door and knocked. The door opened a few seconds later revealing the boy in the process of taking off his robes. She smiled weakly at her friend. Here goes nothing.

"Jaune" she greeted. Jaune bowed slightly. "Emerald" he replied. She could tell he was a little confused. She wrapped her arms around herself. "I was wondering if I could spend the night with you."

Jaune didn't hesitate, he allowed his friend walk into his room and silently closed his door.

So I am now looking for a co-writer. Someone who can give me ideas and help with adding in more details to the story. I know my story is kinda going a bit fast, but all the more reason to look for one. This story will be before Beacon and I do have an idea on what to do with the characters. That being said, I need a co-writer also to help me with writing what else Jaune, Emerald and Lily should do before the time of the the first episode starts. So any one who is willing please PM me