High Council Chamber

*little more than a whisper touches the mind of the new Grand Master*

Asha... Asha...

* Frowning, Asha glances around the High Council chamber. Her grief must be getting to her. She shook herself before turning back to the research on the cure in front of her.*

*The feeling of warmth grows in the room and a sweet comforting fragrance is in the air*

... Asha... Asha...

* Asha stills, looking up in shock.*

Master? Master where are you?

*Her voice breaks slightly, tears beginning to sting her eyes.*

... Asha...

*The voice leaves her mind, the it is heard once more but it was behind her*

... I am here, my old Padawan.

*In the entrance to the High Counsel chambers, stood in a blue transparent aspersion for what looked like the late grand master l, but young and his face untouched by the sorrows of the living*

I always have been here.

* Asha schools her face into a mask of calm, but a few traitor tears slip silently down her cheeks. Her heart both warmed and fell at the sight of him.*

Master.

* She kneels and bows her head to him.*

I am sorry that I couldn't protect you.

It was i that could not protect you my child.

*The apperception bent down, and with a soft hand lifted Rhak-Qos face to look at his*

You have protected my family and I am thankful for it.

* Asha"s breath catches as she looks at the face she thought she would never see again.*

I'm not ready for this, Master. I do not know how to protect them, let alone lead them! I can't do this alone.

You will not be alone, I will be here with you.

Where are the others?

As of now, Boudreaux and Zeno are on a mission to bring Taral and Kodo to their senses. The others are here, assisting in research for the cure.

* Asha feels her heart beginning to slow, comforted by Master Hask's words.*

I fear there mission to bring the to back is in vain, I fear Solum has already gotten to them.

* Asha furrows her brow in confusion.*

I'm sorry Master, who is Solum?

Solum is me, and I am Solum. He is the Dark Side form of myself and freed when Tarals blade cut through me.

* Asha's eyes widen.*

The vision! Master!

*She gasps, stumbling forwards and grasping for him.*

Solum! They are going to revive him! He is going to use them and kill them!

*Her voice rises in panic.*

I have seen your vision, and I believe you are correct. You must tell the others of your vision and bring me back, so I can destroy Solum... I am afraid it is to late for Taral and Kodo.

* Asha can feel herself shaking, her heart protesting against his words. She takes a deep, calming breath.*

Yes, Master.

* She opens her eyes and levels a steady stare at him.*

How do we bring you back to us?

I have a few ideas, but we will need to discuss them with the others. When they return, call a meeting and I will explain everything.

Understood, Master Hask.

* Asha takes a step towards him.*

I will not lose you again. I see you as my father, Master, and I will not allow anyone to harm you.

*With that, she turns on her heel and walks out of the chamber, her heart hammering along with her footsteps and her thoughts going wild.*