Damon

Once inside the medical bay again he saw Xae still in recovery. This whole series of events has degraded into cluster of which even Damon was unsure of where to go. Xae was quiet while she rested. Rest was good. It meant that when she awoke she would be able to join them. "The Jedi I was hoping to join us is clearly still not ready. I'm leaving her a message for when she awakes. After her recovery is completed I am hoping she will join us." Every thing that he was told him this was the wrong course of action. Hunting Sith to find the dark lord, the means of hunting sith, working with Faust, forcing a meeting to start just to abandon it. Was this the mark he wished to leave upon the Order? Was he no better than the same masters that he questioned as ineffective? If he was better he did not know, he only knew that his course of action was not theirs. He was the light against the dark. The night was coming and rather or not the Order would survive he could not say. He only hoped that his actions would not lead to its down fall. Taking a data pad he wrote a note for her. She was quite possibly one of the few Jedi in immediate vicinity he could trust. He didn't even know her, but he had little choice. On the pad he left the information on how the group could be found and a personal message. This might be his last attempt to salvage control over a matter that was no long in anyone's realm of control. Once he was done he handed it to an assistant and made clear it was for her eyes only, not even the council was to be granted access to it. This letter contained to much information to simply be seen by anyone. Since his need to be in the med bay was over he lead the group to the docking bay. Along the way he sent a message to his supposed or at least soon to be padawan. "Ariel, were leaving. If you wish to come meet me at the docking bay at once." A silence lingered among the group as they traveled. There would be no merry tales of happiness and memories of companionship. There task was one that Jedi were not supposed to do. They were searching for and attempting to defeat the Dark Lord. To stop this silence for now at least though he proposed his plan. "You are right Faust. We must find ourselves a means to use the dagger on. Once we leave here we head to and old sith temple and hopefully it will grant us information towards finding some. I would prefer your attunement as it requires no need for us to use a life. For that to work though we need a place rich in the force for both sides of the force. I suggest Ossus as it would allow yourself and I to empower your search." Thinking for a moment as travel was a concern for all involved in this matter. "We will take two ships for the moment down to the planet below. We will park your ship and you will join with us. If you don't like that idea fine leave. From there off to Ossus to start the search. After that we will find a Sith lord and then we will find where Julio is..." The silence returned quickly as they arrived at the docking bay. "Unless some one else has a better course of action. I am aware this place you at a disadvantage Faust, but I am not doing this to make you happy, I'm doing what must be done to protect us from your past habits of betrayal and sabotage. "

"If you want action done then follow with Faust who will be accompanied by me. In the mean time I have to see to last moment of this council meeting." He eyed Dahar and Faust. He knew the mad man was enjoying this interaction, but Damon disdained everything about it." Walking back into room he noticed Dashell was gone. His return was met with an awkward silence. Wonderful. Having to stop Faust has done me harm yet again. Looking at the room the atmosphere was heavy and thick. All glances and none of them he favored. "I'm sorry for my sudden departure. I was trying to make sure Faust did not take liberty and walk off with Dahara and Kyrie. I do not want him walking around our ship unsupervised. I left them outside our door for the moment. They are waiting for my return." If they thought he was rash for rushing off to prevent their sudden departure so be it. Things had to change and for better a worst the force did require action. "The force wills us all in this room. For some of us it wills us to ponder and study. I've wondered and studied for decades in the galaxy." While his skin was not winkled, his eyes told his age. It has been a long 20 years since his arrival and joining of the order. A blink at how long a life is, but long enough to have at least start his journey. Its was interesting, his journey was taking him towards a path he did not know where it went. That was the thing of course, even if you did not know the destination, you must travel it and see where it leads. "This Order. This council is not as it once was. When I was a younger man. My hair not as white and my eyes did not bare the flame it now does, this council was not only the shield that protected the galaxy, but was also the spear the stabbed at it when it came close and tried to pass our shield. We are not as we once were. I was not here when the darkest days reigned and the new alliance was tested. I am here though now as we take measures to protect what was made by the Order. I take no pleasure in doing this, but I am taking the means needed to protect what this Order has created. I am taking a padawan with me as well as the other Exorcist. We will walk with Faust and go where the darkness comes." If the room was stuffy before, it was now harsh and its weight lethal. "When I return from this journey I hope I find this Order in better shape. Clearly the resolve to do what is needed has faded from many here. The force tells you, but it seems many of you are deaf to its warnings. The night is coming, and I will make sure the darkness will not snuff us out." Damon bowed his head and tapped his staff on the metal below his feet. Turning he said one last things. "I will message as I can. May the force be with you all when the long night comes forth." Exiting the room Damon returned to the group. "I've made my peace with the Order. We are taking the action among us here. Before we leave I wish to visit the med bay and see if Xae will join us. If you have any concerns or questions speak now. This Order is changing and it will not be as it is now after. We must be prepared for what comes after."

The force surged. Light rippled and power clashed for a brief moment. It was a bad sign. Rushing form the meeting room with out even a reason why Damon ran into the hall where not only was Faust talking with one of the young Exorcist from the med bay and Dahar, but where Ariel, his newest soon to be padawan was in hiding. The doors of the room shut behind him as he caught all who were gathered. "It seems enough was not said. Since its clear the current Grand Master is in question of his ability to lead and I have been granted faith by the other I will make this clear as day. We know who the Dark Lord is. We have a means to track him via his tainted blade. We will not use it. It is not because we are afraid to. We will not sacrifice ourselves for some thing that might only give us a lead to Julio's location. We will find him." He looked at them all. "We will do it on our terms with out losing who we really are. If you disagree with me speak now. I am bidding farewell to the Masters. We will do this ourselves if we must. With out the council or with. That goes for you young Exorcist especially. You have spent to much time learning the ways to forsake them now." He waited for their response as we would hope they would see that they are not alone in this plight as the galaxy as a whole was at stake.

His claims. Yes he was right, the dark side clouds all. The vision does not mean it would come true. A vision is only one path that can be walked in the near infinite selections of life. The current path though was always meant to come. Faust never gives anything easy. He would want to give command with in the Order and have ability over other Jedi. To prove the Order was even worth leading under him they would have to first subdue him in a duel. He was laying terms with no gain for the Order than to be blessed to have him as a commanding voice. Win or lose, Faust would not have that control with out some thing to keep him in balance. Breaking his sanctuary effect the metal staff in his hand dimmed. "Your terms are not that unreasonable Faust. There is one issue though that comes to my mind. You want to lead us and give command to the Order and those who fight with in it. We are not your former Empire or even Sith. While I am not the Grand Master I would like to lay out a conditional. Your ability in battle is with out question, the nature of your character leaves to much to chance. We have no reason to believe you would give consul to us that could lead us to victory honestly. If the Grand Masters approve of this, any of your orders can and will be over ridden by the Grand Master." It was a bold term that could cloud the lines of command. If there was any conflict of belief in the right choice at that moment it could cost lives. It was a required term though in the mind of the Exorcist. Faust could not be allowed to lead uncontested. "If the Order needs to prove its worth to you that we can not only go to war once more, but that we can end it in our favor, I will stand to prove it." A flat expression covered Damon's face. Faust has bested him in every meeting. Not once had Damon walked away from battle with him in any thing that could be considered a victory. That was then though. He turned his face to Darex and the hologram of Kirrocla. "That is of course is the Grandmasters will allow me. Otherwise I say any master here will be able to show our resolve and the strength of our will."

Damon's brow was moist. Because he had done so quickly and as such used the power stored with in the staff to channel his desired effect, he was sustaining the sanctuary though his own ability and not making it permanent. still his body never moved or show any sign of the toll that it was taking to maintain such an effect. It was nothing in comparison to the efforts he was taking to not stop Faust endless taunts and banter. It was however one name that was spoken that changed everything. Julio.... It was the name in his vision. It was the name given by the force as it struck down the light and the Jedi in the galaxy. Faust was his former teacher and now he was offering his former apprentice to the Order if they were willing to pay the price. The question now became what was the price? He stared at Faust eyes and body features. They were emotionless, cold, and blank. His mask hid him from all in the room. At the same time he was plain to any who looked. While he might not be nervous, he was highly aware he was on the edge. He had called out every Jedi gathered here today. Called in to play their own failures. Then finally he had offered them a temptation to the dark side. He might have considered his words a subversion and an attempt at weakness. For Damon though it showed his own weakness. He would not have tried to pry with darkness if he was not concerned with his potions here. Now was a time to see how he would react when he was jarred. If anything Fast as usual was a mysterious and dangerous man. To treat him as anything else would only lead to danger. "Faust. Your Julio has surpassed you as of this moment. I was granted a vision while cleansing the temple where that dagger came from. Take it or leave it, but never have I been granted a vision of the Order being destroyed. I was called back from the great expanse by the force to aid at Gala." He stopped and looked at everyone around. He hoped they would listen and take his words to their fullest extent. "Now the force has shown me a grand battle. It will engulf the galaxy in red. It was fought between two bodies. One of light and one of darkness. Both were even till the light split. Then both were struck down quickly. At the end a name was given for the darkness.Julio." His vision from the force finally given to all around. It haunted him still. The violence and the knowledge that it was coming. "Now we have a Dark Lord who is called Furion. You tell us his first name is Julio. I do not wish to believe the words you say. At the moment though, the Jedi are lead by two who claim the name Grand Master, and now the Sith are lead by Furion." Damon made his implications, and they were far from light. They were serious and would have repercussions for long to come. "Your price will be steep. Your tactics sharp as always waiting for us to fall. I will hear your terms and your final offer. No more games and no more tricks. Speak plainly. The force shows us things for a reason, and because of it I am listening. For it I will consider your price and might even pay it. So speak or leave us be to plan our next move."

As usual Faust was all bravado, and to make matters complicated, more than able and willing to back it up. He was trying to unnerve and get underneath the skin of his targets. Their last encounter had it left its mark on the hunter of hunters and for the newest guest, it was one that Damon was not afraid to bring up again. If he was ready to draw his blade just by seeing the Exorcist, clearly there was enough mutual dislike of each other. There was no return of a smile, just a hot stare from his orange eyes. If the blue ice of the Sith could freeze a mans soul, the fire from the Jedi could burn a mans soul. . "I'll take the lead so you can keep your eyes on me. And unlike with your former Grandmaster Ara, I have no interest in removing those for from their sockets as long as things stay civil. Shall we proceed?" Old dogs can’t learn new tricks, Faust was proof of that. Moving in step behind him with his staff at the ready, looking for the slightest hostility, he decided to play the game that Faust wanted. “You can walk ahead of me all you wish. As long as you are on this ship, you will not come to harm from any Jedi. Of this you have my word, however that will only last as long as you keep your good form.” He was silent for a moment. He let the thought of those words hang in the air so that it would imply his intent should he waiver and act out. “Your playing with fire at the moment and I would hate to see you get burned. Oh wait, you already felt that once before.” Faust had smiled earlier and now Damon decided to follow suit. Just enough to show that he was enjoying the verbal spar, but not enough to show he enjoyed having to harm a person. Both men were walking a thin line of tension so tight that a breath would break it. Nearing the meeting room the escort was called to a halt. “This is your final warning from me Faust. Speak your plan and speak your mind. If you however even so much as touch the darkside while in this room I will turn you into your own personal funeral pyre. “ Bring his staff up and down quickly a white glow emanated and dispearesed in the hall way and into room. It marked it a sanctuary of the light. Faust would feel some discomfort while here but nothing more than a nauseated feeling and small headache. As long as he did not touch the dark side of the force he would feel minimum effect for the spell he just cast. The door opened to the chamber. The other masters were all on alert and bathed in the force. No one was unprepared for the man before them. “Go head Faust. Your party waits. Let’s make it a pleasant one shall we?”

"Well then its agreed. He is coming in." Opening a channel to the ship outside Damon in haled sharply. This was the closest thing to the devil in the flesh and he was coming on the EV of his own free will. The force help us all. "Faust. Your granted access to land. A security escort will be there to meet you as well as I, Master Damon. Land when your ready. " He didn't wait for permission or ask for it. Of all the people on this ship he was best suited to deal with the man who was about to land and he has had his own fair share of personal encounters with the man before. As the message was sent the Exorcist made his way to the docking bay quickly and awaited the arrival of the newest guest.

The Force was always testing. It tested ones mettle, ones mind, ones heart, and ones spirit. Today it was testing everything that Damon had. Furion had declared himself a threat. If his real name was Julio or not did not matter. He had proclaimed himself Dark Lord. As a result he knew who the first half of the vision was now. It was some thing he still had to show the council, but another more serious matter had arose. Faust... The records said he was cleared of all past crimes and was no longer a criminal. The galaxy had deemed him pardoned, and for that reason alone Damon would not touch him unless he violated the peace here. The force had its own will, but it also knew that it must follow the rules of man from time to time. His name was already mentioned as a means to stop Faust if need be. His input was valued in this matter it would seem. "Bring him aboard. He will remain untouched unless he acts in a manner that is harmful. He knows who is here and what he is walking into. Let him speak I say. "

Sensing the shift in not only tone but also in opinion this meeting was finally not only under way, but at a point where things were moving. "Darth Aries should be captured and then I can attempt to cleanse him and possibly restore him to Aryian. The details however can be worked after as it is agreed that he must and will be dealt with." Talking about it in such terms seemed so easy. It was one of the few people in this galaxy he called friend. He would find a way to help restore him. Things had to move so he could get there. That meant getting this meeting moving. "Next I would like to talk about the new Enclave that is being built on Coruscant. A Representative has traveled with me from the planet to discuss how it will be built as well as the memorial that we will accompany it. He was there when I purged the site of the taint of the Sith and right before the clearing of the site was to take place." On que the newest Representative entered the room. He bowed to show his respect as he entered the chamber. Damon exited the center platform and took his place in the circle. He still stood as he wanted to ready to quickly move the meeting again after the Rep spoke. "Thank you for having me. I checked before entering, and my government is ready to build soon as it receives word to start. Its an honor to be a Representative to this council. Waving his hand to signal that he could observe from where Damon stood. Switching spots with the man, he once again took the helm of the meeting. "As stated we are ready to start construction of the enclave and memorial. It will be large enough to work as an embassy for the Jedi as well as a public location for hopefuls to go in search of us. It will not be any way as large as the temple that once stood there, but it will be enough. Is the council ok with this act?"

A stone look laid upon his face. He really had missed much on his side of the galaxy. The expressions of many in this now crowded room seemed to mirror his stoic features. A heavy air had taken place. "Onderin is right in the regard that we can not let us fall into a two sided war. Even the idea of being brought into a war is not a good one. For the moment the Sith are retreated from our sight. This Sith, Furion, is another matter. If he is unstable as you say and even half as powerful as you describe since he was able to escape his holdings, he could become a major threat. That being said he has stated that he wants to destroy the current Sith order. That statement is now flawed as the last Dark Lord is no more. We do not have enough valid information to deem him in a proper category of danger. For now we simply must observe the movements in the force as well as the galaxy around to see what the Sith are planing and where this man Furion fits. " In his mind his vision replayed once more. Furion. It was not Julio and as a result, could not confirm anything more than a guess. Not enough information. "As far the Black Sun goes, I remember their Red Dawn. I'm sure most do as well, but they are silent. If CoreSec has been able to not only capture and hold some of the most wanted men in the galaxy, why do we not ask for their ability here. Let them track down Black Sun and determine if they are truly a threat. If so then we can act as needed. We are guardians of vigilance and protectors, not police or warriors. We are the maintainers of balance and peace." Watching the room he waited for responses and thoughts. This was a large series of choices that were being made. At least they were moving and taking reigns of the Order.

The room filled slowly with those who were considered among the Jedi to be called master. It was the collection of the collective wisdom of the Order in one room. Even while Skye was in the med bay dealing with the injuries of the others and even with Kirrocla only present in holo form, they had all collected in one spot. A rarity of rarities. The faces in the room with the exception of one he knew. So this was the council that choose the direction of the whole of the Jedi. He was surrounded by all the masters. He did not call the meeting, but he would take its helm. His staff in hand he used it to support himself as he stood before all gathered with in the circle. It was quite possibly the most intense moment of his life. "Greetings my fellow Masters. I apologize Master Dahar, as this is the first time we have met and I have rather had done so under conditions. To everyone else hello for the first time in a long time. The years have been long since I would have considered myself a Master, let alone a Jedi. That changed quickly though as the force lead to me Gala where the Sith laid siege to our home. After that battle I received the message for a summons to the meeting of the Masters. Upon my arrival to this room though no one had showed. I did not call this meeting at first, but after I arrived I took it upon me to rush the urgency of this meeting. Things have changed since I left, and since I have returned. To my knowledge this is the first time in many years since a whole gathering has occurred. I'm sorry if it felt rushed or that I was pushing in a manner that seemed with out reserve." The people looked at him not as just a master, but as an equal. He was no greater or lesser. They had gone far down the path of the Jedi and represented some the highest ideals and abilities one could attain. "That being said, thank you everyone for coming. We are gathered here I believe to discuss what the Order shall do next as the Sith have with drawn from the galaxy to parts unknown as. The former Darklord was defeated. The Sith order was removed from Courrsant and their taint purged from our former temple. An enclave is being built as we speak in memory to all who had served and lived there. The Order is moving forward into a new dawn of peace that has not been seen for some time according to the records I have read since my return." Thinking about the vision he had prior, Damon inhaled and sighed. "What do we plan to do now that we have pushed back the long night and have put ourselves in a means of not only peace, but also quiet from the dark side of the force? If there is some grand plan, I would like to be enlighten of it, because at the moment I do not know where we as an Order are moving?"

Through the receiver built into the temple, a message containing a holo of the Grand Exorcist and Jedi Master was sent to all who held the rank of Jedi Master with in the temple. A meeting of the council was called and has yet to start. I, Damon, Master Jedi and Exorcist, call all masters of appropriate rank to respond via holo and attend. We have many things to discuss and if the force is right, we do not have much time to work on them. Respond immediately.

(3 day legal double post......) Damon left the med bay asking a medical droid to inform the Exorcist in the room to seek him out after they were healed. A masters meeting was due to start and he did not wish to be late. He had never been to one as a master and as it stands, his vision still haunted him. That sight seemed closer than it should, and while not a matter for alarm, it was enough for concern. Hopefully the council could lay his worries to rest. Those worries were far from exhausted it seemed. After spending a considerable amount of time recruiting Ariel, cleansing the Jedi grounds, and seeing to the intake of the Jedi in the med bay, he thought for sure he would be late. Upon his entrance to the room though, only silence and emptiness was encountered. Not a single master was present in the flesh or in holo. It was not only shocking but appalling. The signal was sent out. The message was clear. A meeting was to be held, yet no meeting was happening. Anger was the beginning of the path to the dark side, but even he had his limits. Approaching the terminal he entered his identification number giving him access to the broadcast channels. He sent his message to all the temples across the stars on a secure and protected channel making it sure it would only be heard by those who it was intended for. He had not called this meeting, but he was about to start it, with or with out the Grand Masters present. His message was simple. A meeting of the council was called and has yet to start. I, Damon, Master Jedi and Exorcist, call all masters of appropriate rank to respond via holo and attend. We have many things to discuss and if the force is right, we do not have much time to work on them. Respond immediately. His message sent, he took a place in the center of the room as he waited for the holos to turn on and the other masters, some he had never met, to make contact. ((I know we have alot going on, but damn it people, let the Skye heal, Xae an Kryie recover, and lets get this boat moving.))

In the med bay his questions were answered. As Skye worked on each of them, he could tell that they were what they were. so many questions were in his own mind but that would have to wait. while assisting would come if desired, he did not jump to it. The master healer worked in her own ways and he was not going to interfere when so much had to be done. while he waited for Skye to ask for help if needed, he spoke to master Starlisk. it had been very long since he had talk to him. A sight into the past. He was facing off against Slicer and Aryian. Their battle raged before it shifted scene. Over the trees his view changed. it turned to another battle where a sith fought with another jedi ... An Exorcist? It was the young girl before him who was less injured. She was in Gala. Coming back from his.vision he spoke aloud. "It seems that those injuries occurred at Gala. The young one, the padawan, she was in combat there like many of us were. The force protected and guided her to survival. The order has changed greatly since I was considered myself a member of it." With a heavy sigh he took in the whole room. It left him feeling aged. "Master Starlisk, even though we wish to help, I believe we might be more of use gathering at the council chambers. We were called for a council meeting, and I think its time to attend.

It was start. Then again the method he was using was not exactly standard . It was forcing her to learn to use the force by means of doing instead of explanation. It worked for now, and hopefully it will work for a long time to come. Her number was off, but close enough. "Your number is off, but its close enough. The fact that your could sense them is a start enough. After this whole event is finished I'll explain what you just did and how. In the mean time, its time for me to glad hand with the other Jedi masters. For now, and I do apologize for the home work, go to the archives here on the ship. Familiarize yourself with the history of the order and the force. To not be all boredom though, explore. Discover the ship in a means you deem. You won't be allowed access to the more sensitive parts of the ship, but enough of it. I will find you once what is required of me is done." Damon stepped forward from Ariel hoping she would take some initiative. He started her on the path she walked, it was up to her to start running on it. The same was true for the Exorcist. Onderin had returned from the ship and passing by clearly on his way to the medbay where the two Exorcist had been taken. Extending a quick greeting Damon followed in toe as they made way to see on the status of the injured Jedi. "It has been to long Onderin. I was my pleasantries could be more formal, but has happen to the Jedi on board, and who are they? I was not aware other Exorcist had risen with in the order?