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Knights of the Old Republic

Ahmose Inarus

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Criminal Minds, and I most certainly do NOT own Star Wars.

SLASH WARNING!!! H/R

Chapter 16

PLANET: CORELLIA

LOCATION: THRANTA WING CANTINA

TIME: LATE NIGHT

Emily Prentiss and Jordan Todd swept through the door off the busy Cantina, Emily flicking her fingers at the Bouncer and Mind Tricking him into not noticing them. Once inside, she looked around and her eyes fell on Viper who was speaking to a group of people, waving his hand and floating his drink into his fingers. After a few minutes, he glanced up, and his eyes fell on Prentiss.

Prentiss smirked and folded her arms and stuck her hip out, watching his eyes roam over her body, hidden beneath the tight, shiny black pants and ruby red top under a black jacket that her Lightsaber was hidden inside.

After a moment, he left the men he was speaking to and walked over to her.

“Well, well… following me?”

“You have something I want.” She answered, smirking.

“I’m sure I have several things you want…” Viper chuckled, moving closer.

“So… this is the guy?” He blinked and turned to look at Jordan. She had black boots with dark brown form fitting pants and a turquoise top. Her blaster pistol was at her hip. She eyed Viper up and down. “… What is he? Other than flamboyant?”

“Good question.” Emily said, sipping her drink. “He’s not Jedi.”

“… He’s too frilly to be a Sith.” Jordan snorted. Viper gave her a look.

Morgan burst out laughing, Garcia beside him. Hotch glanced at them.

“Focus, please.” Gideon called, sternly.

“Oh, come on, Gideon… how can you NOT find this funny?!” Morgan asked. “Those two are hilarious!”

“We’re not tuning in to a comedy act.” Gideon said.

“… Stick in the mud.”

“I heard that.”

“You were meant to.”

Gideon turned and glared.

“SHH!” Rossi ordered everyone.

“Face it. You’re attracted to me.” Viper said, grinning.

“… No.” Emily said, smiling. “Not at all.”

“You are.” Viper laughed. “You just don’t want to admit it. That and the Jedi forbids you to pursue romantic relationships. You are MARRIED to the Order. Where’s the fun in that?”

“Life isn’t all fun and games.” Jordan snorted, eyeing Viper.

“It can be.” Viper argued.

“People like you can pursue a life of fun and games only because there are people like us who are fighting to protect the right for people to live their lives how they want to live.” Emily debated. “So basically, you can do what you do because of me.”

“… Riiight.” Viper drawled, looking mildly annoyed with her words.

“And here you can’t return the favor and point us in the right direction.”

“You haven’t earned it.” Viper said, disgruntled. “Now if you will excuse me…” And he left, gathering his potential students and they left. Jordan and Emily glanced at each other, then followed.

“… Jason. With me.” Hotch said, and quickly left the BAU. Gideon blinked, then followed. They ended up back at Viper’s Nest, standing in the doorway with Emily and Jordan.

“So… as I was saying…” Viper called over his shoulder, “In my classes, you can begin the process of learning to wield the power known as The Force. We’ve all heard rumors of what the Force can do… move things with your mind… enhance your own physical abilities… even dominate the minds of others…”

“What about that… Lightning thing that the Jedi can do?!” One student called.

“Now THAT…” Viper said, turning and pointing a finger at the man, “Is EXTREMELY advanced. That’s not something you would be able to learn any time soon, but eventually it IS a possibility. But for now, you can learn the basics.”

“What ARE the basics?” Someone called.

“THAT is the first lesson for anyone who enrolls in the class.” Viper answered.

“… What can YOU do?” Someone else asked.

Viper smirked and moved away from the group. Then he whirled and threw his hand out and everyone was knocked flat on their asses. The people, once they recovered, stood and applauded.

But a moment later, laughter was heard. Everyone turned to the Jedi in the doorway. The two women were laughing.

“Here for the demonstration?” Viper asked, looking a bit angry.

“We are.” Gideon said with a nod. “Your skills are… very impressive for someone with no proper training.”

“No proper training?” Viper snorted, sauntering over with an arrogant swagger. He looked to his potential students. “Let me translate. ‘For someone who was not trained by the Jedi’, am I right? You people think that only you can use the Force…”

Gideon gave the man a good natured smile and shook his head. “Not at all. Many can use the Force. Some have a more natural affinity for it… a lot of the time it becomes a question of whether one SHOULD be trained to use the Force. That is why the Jedi did not accept YOU for further training, Paul.”

Viper froze, eyes wide.

“Arrogance is not a desirable quality. And when we could see it so clearly, even in a child of seven… That is why the Jedi did not allow a Master to take you as a Padawan Learner.” Gideon said.

“And who are you!” Viper demanded.

“Master Gideon.” The Jedi said, and looked around at the potential students. “I suggest you leave.”

“Or, if you enroll in class, I can teach you to defend yourself against the Jedi bullies.” Viper announced.

“Giving them that idea will get them killed if they pick a fight with the wrong person.” Hotch said, his voice ringing harshly through the room. He looked at the potential students. “Not even Jedi Masters are invincible. This man’s teaching methods and ideology are dangerous.”

“So the Jedi are trying to silence me.” Viper hissed, and a moment later was brandishing a red Lightsaber.

“Jason? You want to?” Hotch asked.

“The honor is yours.” Gideon chuckled and stepped back. Hotch sighed and turned, approaching Viper. In the blink of an eye, Viper’s Lightsaber clattered to the floor across the room and Viper himself was pinned to the wall three feet off of the floor. Hotch had never come within ten feet of the man.

“Jedi Bullies!” Shouted one of the potential students, and the young man moved forwards. With the flick of a wrist, all of the potential students found themselves swept across the floor and pinned to the wall, courtesy of the Team Leader.

“You want to hear about bullies?” Emily asked, looking at the potential students. “There is a massive ring of Slave Traders operating right now through the Republic. Bullies who take men, women and children, tear them away from each other and sell them into slavery. And this man has information about it that he won’t tell us. Because he feels that the knowledge gives him an advantage. He’s trying to profit off of the pain and suffering of innocents. Is this really a guy you want to learn ANY thing from?”

And Hotch released the potential students. Murmuring to themselves they quickly left, shooting despicable looks at Viper the whole way.

“Wonder how long until the story of what you’re doing gets around?” Jordan said, smirking up at Viper.

“You’ll drive away all my students!” Viper cried.

“That’s right. We’ll hang around and drive away each and every one of them.” Hotch snarled, glaring.

“Unless you give us a reason to leave.” Gideon added, calmly.

“… Fine!” The man snapped, and Hotch lowered him to the ground. “… Cilpar. Go to Cilpar. You’ll find answers there.”

“What’s there?” Hotch demanded.

“… A Dark Jedi outpost.”

The Jedi stared at Viper for a moment, then turned and left. Viper straightened out his clothing and tried to summon his Lightsaber to his hand. It only made it halfway across the room before he gave up and went to pick it up himself.

PLANET: CORUSCANT

LOCATION: JEDI TEMPLE

TIME: LATE MORNING

Reid stared at Master Erin Strauss standing before him, looking very disgruntled.

“Ready to try the Force Affliction technique?” Master Kitata Ree asked, and Reid nodded. “Alright then. Focus on your target. Whenever you are ready, young apprentice. Erin… try to refrain from protecting yourself. Again.”

Reid nodded and raised his hand, focusing on Strauss, who was sending Kitata Ree a sharp glare. Then, he reached out with the Force. She blinked. She blinked again. Then, she was overcome with a weakness, and her posture slouched. She looked tired… weary… She winced slightly. Her next wince was more pronounced. Then she grimaced and went pale. Then she stumbled slightly, pressing a hand to her stomach.

“Control, Padawan.” Kitata Ree said, firmly. “Ease up.” Reid did as he was told and Strauss took a deep breath, some color returning to her face as she straightened a bit.

Suddenly, the door slammed open and a messenger ran in.

“Masters!”

“AH!” Reid yelped, startled, and Strauss’ eyes widened as a sudden rush of Force Energy from Reid washed over her. Kitata Ree quirked an eyebrow as the woman performed a spectacular example of projectile vomit all over the training ground floor.

“Oh!” Reid gasped, eyes wide in horror. “I… I am SO sorry!”

Strauss just waved him away as she stumbled out of the training grounds, holding her stomach. Tarash Virr snickered to himself, watching her go. Reid just looked at Kitata Ree, distressed.

“I’m sorry…” He whimpered, and the Chadra-Fan chattered a laugh.

“Your power is fine. It’s your control you need to focus on.” He said, then turned to the messenger that had startled Reid. “Yes?”

“Message from Aaron Hotchner.” The messenger said, and Reid perked up. When Kitata Ree and Tarash Virr hurried away he followed, eager for news about his team… they had been gone for nearly a week, and he missed them.

The Masters went to the Council Room and the doors closed. Reid stood further down the corridor and leaned against the wall, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, focusing.

In the Council Chamber, a life sized hologram of Aaron Hotchner bowed to the Council.

“We are now leaving Corellia.” He told them.

“You made contact with the man who calls himself ‘Viper’?” Strauss asked.

“We uh… we did… we… Ma’am, are you okay?” Hotch asked, frowning at her pale complexion.

Tarash Virr broke into coughs that didn’t quite cover his laughter. Several Masters stared at the Miraluka.

“Fine.” Strauss growled, glaring at Tarash Virr.

“Viper told us about a Dark Jedi Outpost on Cilpar.” Hotch said. “We’re heading there now.”

Out in the corridor, Reid drooped… why wasn’t the team coming to pick him up first?!

“If this truly is a Dark Jedi Academy,” Hotch continued, “Then we will NOT act. We will report it and await reinforcements from the Order and the Republic.”

“Keep us apprised of the situation.” Master Max Ryan said with a nod.

“One more thing.” Hotch said. “You may want to do something about Viper. While he may not be a Dark Jedi, the message he preaches is close enough to their beliefs. I’m not saying we should take him down, but I do think it’s worth investigating.”

“… Understood.” Said the Raahn Syr, the Cathar Master Shadow. “I will go personally.” And his ears tilted back at the idea of hunting down the Dark Side, as was his specialty… (AN: Jedi Shadows hunt Dark Jedi)

“Anything else, Aaron?” Strauss asked.

“Nothing more to report.” Hotch said, then turned to Master Kitata Ree. “Gideon is wondering how his Padawan is doing.”

“Physically, the Padawan is recovered.” Said Master Noria. “His body has healed and his energy is restored. His mind and heart are still healing.”

“That was my concern in leaving him behind.” Hotch confessed, folding his arms and frowning. “After his ordeal, it would be BEST if he had the support of those close to him. And instead, we have left him behind.”

“The moment we are ready to release him into field duty again, we will let you know.” Soothed Master Eesa K’Tal. “He longs to rejoin you. We can all see it. He was not happy about being left behind. But we could not allow him to go with you as he was.”

“I understand that fully, Master K’Tal.” Hotch said with a nod. “How is his training?”

“He is doing VERY well.” Kitata Ree said. “He is a prodigy. He learns techniques very quickly. As you told us, the one thing he must learn is the proper control. Master Virr, Sssraa, Kao and myself have been working on this with him. Master K’Tal has been overseeing the construction of his new Lightsaber.”

“It is an impressive design.” Master K’Tal said with a smile. “I may try to duplicate it myself.”

Kitata Ree nodded and continued. “I have taught him Force Focus, today he learned Force Affliction—“

“Ahhh…” Hotch said knowingly, giving Strauss an amused look, and she glared.

“-- and once I feel he has a grasp on it, I will teach him Force Suppression.”

“A useful technique.” Hotch nodded. “I look forward to having him back with the team. We all miss him.”

“He will be with you soon.” Said Master Virr. “And I assure you, he’s looking forward to it just as much as you are.”

“Is there anything else?” Bre Mong asked.

“No. I will let you know what we find on Cilpar.”

“Thank you.” Kitata Ree said.

Eesa K’Tal nodded to the man. “May the Force be with you.” She said, and the communication ended.

Out in the corridor, Reid opened his eyes and turned, walking away. He smiled slightly to himself, fingering his Padawan braid. He missed Hotch. It was good to hear that he was missed in return. He made his way to the Meditation Chambers and entered an empty room with five seats, one in each corner, and one in the middle. Reid moved to the middle plush platform in the dimly lit room and sat, crossing his legs, resting his hands on his knees and closing his eyes. Then, he opened himself to the Force and reached out. He relied on his eidetic memory to recall where Corellia and Cilpar were, and the hyperspace route between the two. He carefully reached out and felt out the planets…

Slowly, the Jedi Temple fell away around him as he put all of his energy into finding one tiny starship.

In the doorway, Masters Eesa K’Tal, Amna Kao, Kitata Ree and Tarash Virr watched him.

“He was eavesdropping on our meeting with Aaron Hotchner.” Master Amna Kao said.

“I know.” Master Virr said, smirking. “He misses his team.”

“He’s trying to find them.” Kitata Ree announced, stating the obvious. Any Master in the Temple who paid attention would be able to feel the boy reaching out through the Force.

“He’s not strong enough to reach them.” Master Virr sighed.

“… We can help him.” Master K’Tal said in her smooth, gentle voice, and she strode into the room and moved to sit upon one of the corner seats. “And if he makes contact, imagine how much stronger their Bond will become.”

“She has a point. And we do want to encourage the strengthening of the Bond.” Master Kitata Ree said, and Master Virr smiled slightly and he, Amna Kao and Kitata Ree moved to sit around Reid as well. The four masters closed their eyes and concentrated. Reid gasped slightly, startled at the sudden boost that they were giving him.

His consciousness was flying across the galaxy, and he was startled when he suddenly found himself focusing in on the Black Asp of Uvena.

“The Bond guided you.” Master Virr whispered, and Reid nodded slightly.

“You have found them.” Master K’Tal announced. “Make contact.”

And Reid did.

Aaron…

“AHH!!!” Hotch yelped, jumping. The team stared at him from around the dinner table.

“… Everything okay?” Emily asked, quirking an eyebrow.

“I… yes. Excuse me.” Hotch said, hurrying from the room. He went to his bedroom and sat down on his bed, closing his eyes and focusing.

… Spencer?

Hi, Aaron.

How… but… you’re too far!

Masters Ree, Kao, Virr and K’Tal are helping me.

I see.

I miss you.

I miss you too, Spencer.

So… heading to Cilpar, eh?

We are. How is your training going?

I made Strauss puke all over the training grounds today. Reid announced in a cheerful tone. Hotch grinned, chuckling to himself.

Well, congratulations. He snickered. I’m so proud of you.

Thought you would like that.

It confirms my earlier suspicions when she looked ill and Kitata Ree said that you had learned the Force Affliction.

It’s a cool technique.

I’m sure it is. Hotch said, gentle affection in his tone. I miss you.

I miss you too… will you come get me soon?

We’ll see.

Please?

As soon as the Masters allow it. Hotch promised. The only thing anyone is concerned for is your well-being.

… I know… Just… come back soon. Reid pleaded, suddenly feeling exhausted.

I will.

And be careful.

I will.

… I love you.

I know. Hotch whispered, and then Reid was gone.

Master Eesa K’Tal reached out and caught the young Jedi Apprentice as he slumped to the side.

“He exhausted himself.” She said, smiling down at the boy.

“I will have to discuss that with him later.” Kitata Ree said. “He has to be more careful.”

“Nnnnhhh…” Reid groaned, and opened his eyes.

“I think it’s time for bed, Padawan.” Master Kao said, and Reid sighed.

“Yes, Master.” He said.

“Can you make it, young one?” Master K’Tal asked.

“Yes, thank you.” Reid said softly, standing with the Kaminoan’s assistance. Only when she was sure he would be alright did she remove her long, elegant fingers from his shoulders. Reid turned and bowed low to the four masters.

“Thank you. I… I really do miss them.” Reid admitted.

“We know.” Master Kao said with a smile, and Master Virr gave Reid a pat on the shoulder.

“Go and rest, Little Brother.”

And the Jedi all parted ways. Reid made his way towards the living quarters, and when no one was looking he slipped into Aaron Hotchner’s room. He shed his clothing and collapsed into the man’s bed, falling to sleep the moment he curled up within the blankets, his finger slowly twisting around his Padawan braid even in sleep.

Force Suppression – This ability can negate any Force enhancements on an opponent.
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