Our story begins inside the reactor room of
the Palace of Theed. Qui Gon Jinn was currently engaging with Darth
Maul for the second time. Their blades passed back and forth, and it
was starting to become clear to Qui Gon that he likely wouldn’t come out on top of this
fight. He was talented, but not like his master. He was starting to slow down too. Obi Wan was somewhere behind him but he didn’t
know where. Qui Gon pressed his assault forward, allowing
his blade to direct where he wanted this fight to go. Not a word had been said during the entire
duration of the fight. Qui Gon never heard Maul’s voice, there
was no communication between them, but maybe there could be some type of anything. As they fought the ray shields began to close,
and the two opponents became separated. Qui Gon without missing a beat got down onto
his knees and closed his eyes. He found peace through the force but he was
using the force to understand his opponent in a way he hadn’t yet. Maul paced back and forth, rage filling his
eyes, with strength ready to strike. Qui Gon could feel all of Maul’s insecurities
in the moment. The young Zabrak man was isolated from everyone. Raised into torture, and forced to endure
struggles that most sentients wouldn’t ever see. Qui Gon couldn’t make the connection back
to Talzin but that didn’t matter. She never got to be around her child, and
Maul was raised by darkness into darkness. Maul was confident until Qui Gon spoke up,
his voice reverberating through the shield, as he told the young Sith that it wasn’t
his fault. This felt like a trick so Maul raised his
barriers. The Jedi Master continued and expressed that
he wasn’t at fault for becoming a Sith. All the torture he endured, his pain, it wasn’t
his burden to bear. Maul stepped back with a bit of hesitation
and the ray shields opened. He prepared for an attack, to which Qui Gon
jumped to his feet, but as Maul jumped back, Qui Gon stayed put. Obi Wan caught up to his master, and as Maul
prepared to strike at him the ray shields closed again. His blade struck the shield and his arms were
thrown backwards. Qui Gon put his hand out in front of Obi Wan
to help him ease into this situation. Maybe Qui Gon was wrong for doing so, and
maybe it was ignorant of him to ignore the past, but the light was strong. The light couldn’t be stopped, and in his
own belief, it wouldn’t be fully worth it to kill the Zabrak man. Surely there was some type of light within
him that could be utilized. It wasn’t about turning Maul for the destruction
of the Sith, it was about turning Maul because as a Jedi killing was a last resort. Qui Gon internally understood that by this
point he should’ve thrown out the potential of saving Maul, but having had a moment to
feel into his soul he knew he couldn’t just neglect the suffering he was enduring. Qui Gon came back to reality, only a moment
having passed since his arm was raised before Obi Wan, and he told the Zabrak warrior that
he could have a life of fullness. Maul retaliated, his voice being heard for
the first time since any of their interactions. He told the Jedi that he wouldn’t fail for
their deception. The Jedi were true evil, their religion was
toxic, and their complacency would cost them everything they had built. Qui Gon nodded his head, suggesting that there
were issues with the Jedi, but that did not make them impure. Sentients make mistakes, the Sith only desire
power. Maul might believe that’s what he wishes
for but he might not. Qui Gon extended a hand forward towards the
ray shield and told Maul that he didn’t have to become a Jedi, but he wanted to help. There was no need for him to suffer. The shields opened and he stalled for a moment,
and then swung forward. Obi Wan stepped in front of his master and
blocked the strike from Maul. The Sith assassin looked at the unbroken demeanor
coming from the Jedi Master. Obi Wan obviously was working quickly to save
Qui Gon’s life, but he couldn’t help but notice how tranquil his master was being. It honestly didn’t make much sense. Obi Wan pressed forward and pushed Maul back
a little, before Qui Gon’s hand pulled him back into the shield, as he stepped out. The ray shield lifted and Qui Gon stared Maul
down. The Sith spun his lightsaber and told him
that he should’ve helped his student. Obi Wan got upset as he tried to get free
from the shield. Qui Gon kept his eye on Maul but gave himself
more distance to work with. Qui Gon continued speaking the same way he
had before, telling Maul that he could have so much more. Trying to give him what it felt like he was
longing for. Qui Gon didn’t really get much from Maul,
but what he got was the isolation, the fear, pain, and suffering. The isolation stuck out the most so he focused
on it. Pulling at Maul’s heartstrings, because
no one is truly evil. Obviously Qui Gon hadn’t met Sidious, but
he believed that Maul couldn’t be evil. He had so much potential and if he let it
slip down the dark path then he would lose his own true ceiling. Qui Gon asked what Maul longed for, whether
it be family, brotherhood, companionship, or perhaps something as simple as compassion. Maul swung, and Qui Gon ignited his blade
and defended from the strike. He told Maul that his efforts would continue
to be in vain unless he understood what awaited him down the path of darkness. Deception would torment him, lies would fuel
him to be angry at the wrong people, heartlessness would drive him to insanity, and even if he
could defeat his master, what would he have. He didn’t need to be a Jedi to be treated
like a living being. Maul swung again, a couple parries and misses
before Qui Gon threw his blade forward and pushed a weak hearted Maul off of his feet. The Sith assassin staggered and he looked
up; Qui Gon could’ve killed him in this moment. His blade and speed were perfectly aligned
to leave the killing blow. Maul watched as the shield opened behind him
and Obi Wan stood paralyzed by the efforts made by his master. Despite their disagreements, and their struggles
with each other, this was a true Jedi doing the work of the force. Maul looked over to Qui Gon and asked how
he could escape the Sith. Sidious would hunt him down and kill him. Qui Gon then suggested that they could stop
the dark lord together. Maul hated the idea of being involved with
the Jedi. He didn’t trust much, nothing aside from
abuse, so the first touch of security felt like a relief, but he continued pulling back. Maul spoke aloud telling them that this was
wrong. He was a Zabrak, a Warrior, a Dathomirian,
he was strong. Qui Gon put his hand up, and confirmed what
Maul said. He said that Maul was a Zabrak, he was a Warrior,
a Dathomirian, and he was strong, but he was not a Sith. Maul’s lightsaber slipped from his grip
as it slammed onto the ground. He realized that at the end of it all, he
considered himself a multitude of things before ever identifying with the Sith. Sure at the end of that list he was a Sith. But at the forefront of it, was everything
he believed himself to be. Something that within his own mind he built
up as the only reward for his punishment. Because his torment made him a more powerful
Zabrak, his imprisonment forged him into a dynamic warrior, his suffering transformed
him into a dominant Dathomirian, and because of all of that, he was strong. Maybe he never had the introspective to see
it within himself, but with someone pushing him to see it, he finally understood. Both Jedi kept their distance, it was clear
he was treated like an animal. The abuse radiated off of his trembling fingertips. Because after all of his self realizations
due to the Jedi, he still had the thought and the fear of confronting Sidious. The name sent chills down his spine. The thought of his eerie voice, yellow eyes,
and wicked essence pushed him back into his shell. Qui Gon could see it so he inched forward
and prodded gently. Telling Maul that they could keep him safe. Maul snapped back, there was no safety, Sidious
would go to the ends of the universe to make you suffer for betraying him, let alone failing. Maul couldn’t. But it was already apparent to Qui Gon that
Maul’s mind had been made him. The trauma bond was keeping him cemented to
Palpatine’s heel. Master Qui Gon expressed that he knew it was
unnerving. Treading lightly as he stepped forward, but
despite him not knowing him or understanding him or being like him, he could be empathetic
to his suffering, he could be sympathetic to his struggles. Because that wasn’t just being a good Jedi,
but a good person. Their lives differed entirely, but Qui Gon
told Maul that he was willing to try. As it turns out, being willing to try and
listen is all it takes to even understand the most surface level pain, let alone what
is held within. Maul’s silence was broken by him asking
Qui Gon to guide him. The Jedi Master smiled and nodded his head,
telling Maul that he wouldn’t lead him astray. It was a very surprising turn of events in
Obi Wan’s mind, but he was willing to follow along and see what happened. Qui Gon didn’t really have a plan in mind,
but revealing Maul to the Jedi wasn’t something he considered doing. He knew it would force Maul to go back into
his shell, one that was much more comfortable than this. But the first step to genuine change requires
making the comfortable, uncomfortable. Nothing worth changing will ever be comfortable,
and Qui Gon knew that. This process would be especially difficult
for Maul, but he had faith. As they left, Qui Gon asked Maul if he would
be okay going with Obi Wan, he had an idea. He requested that Maul take his vessel, remove
the tracker and or anything else attached to it, and then head to the planet Tython. Maul looked to Kenobi and then to Qui Gon
and asked why. It was explained that Qui Gon needed to be
here to make sure everything went soundly for the Council, which would surely be here
once the battle concluded. It would be best to keep Maul safe from the
situation. Qui Gon would just need to make up an excuse
for why Obi Wan wasn’t present. Maul and Obi Wan took his vessel and left
the world. The only instruction Obi Wan was given was
to simply be supportive. There was no reason for a divide to be manufactured
out of nowhere. The bond between Kenobi and Maul would be
important until Qui Gon could get there. Obi Wan understood this, but it didn’t make
their dynamic any easier. Maul was quiet as it was, so Obi Wan had to
fill in the huge gaps of awkward silences. Their conversations were stale by Obi Wan’s
standards, but truthfully they worked. It genuinely surprised Maul that there was
someone interested in him. He didn’t have much to share, but what he
did was more or less about his experiences. Obi Wan being so young forgot about his eagerness
to find Sidious and became interested in the stories Maul would tell under a quiet hum
in his voice. Maul was so soft spoken and it had everything
to do with his upbringing. He wasn’t used to talking so he spoke quietly
and methodically, the way he would when he spoke to himself alone to pass the hours at
night away. Obi Wan couldn’t believe that it was possible
for someone to be treated the way Maul had been treated. When Maul asked Obi Wan about himself, it
was hard. How could he follow up what Maul said by telling
him of his own life. But they could find relation in certain aspects
of their own stories. Their trip through hyperspace was long, but
it passed by with relative ease, and then when they arrived, they went to the coordinates
Qui Gon gave them. It was a henge on a mountaintop with a seeing
stone in the middle. Obi Wan knew the stone would help the Jedi
with finding other force users, but it had other uses that Qui Gon was much more privy
to. The battle of Naboo was a victory for the
people of Naboo, however its causation was a direct loss for the Republic. A future war was looming on the horizon, it
would be ten years until Sidious could bring his plans to fruition. Qui Gon did what he needed, he appeased the
Council and informed them of his motives to promote Kenobi to Knighthood and then take
on Anakin Skywalker as his student. Because you know, what other 9 year old boys
can blow up a Trade Federation Battleship during his first time flying a spaceship? However, despite the actions Anakin made during
the battle, they weren’t fully convinced. A decision would be made upon their return
to Coruscant. As for the Sith, Qui Gon said that an engagement
did happen, but the Sith was killed during the fight, his remains falling down the reactor
shaft. The question came up about Obi Wan and Qui
Gon suggested he was with the Gungans before returning to Coruscant. The Council bought the shabby story and the
celebrations began. Qui Gon and Anakin would accompany the Council
back to Coruscant after Palpatine said he would watch Anakin’s career with great interest. Truthfully, Qui Gon thought this was a bit
odd, but he didn’t read into it too much. His main priorities were making sure Anakin
could be trained and helping Maul. He felt optimistic, and Obi Wan was communicating
with him consistently. Because on Tython, the bond between Kenobi
and Maul was very surface level. The two of them just continued talking and
keeping each other awake until Qui Gon got to their location. Though Maul was the first to fall asleep out
of the two of them. It was the first rest he had with genuine
peace. Obi Wan didn’t trust the Sith so he forced
himself to stay awake throughout the night, but Maul at this point in his life had no
real reason to do it. He could technically kill Obi Wan and take
the blade back to Palpatine, but upon waking up he considered what would happen if he did
return to his Master. Qui Gon told Maul of his plan, and Maul agreed
to it, so he couldn’t just go home. When Maul woke up he could see that Kenobi
was awake, but Obi Wan didn’t notice Maul was awake too. Obi Wan was fading in and out of sleep, so
he wasn’t present. Maul felt calmness and peace for the first
time in his life. It was genuinely relaxing and he didn’t
know how to comprehend what it was that he was feeling. It was just surreal. He thought back on his life as a slave and
he really started to internalize what it would be like, being able to have freedom from the
dark side. It was so powerful, alluring, and truthfully
strengthening, but for the first time ever he realized that strength wasn’t just in
power, it was in something else. He didn’t have the word for it, but the
word would’ve been strength in vulnerability. Inside the Jedi Temple, Anakin was brought
before a Council of 11. Qui Gon may have not died, but Yaddle still
was outraged over the knowledge that the Sith had returned. She believed Dooku was right, and she was
eager to meet him at the halfway point, to perhaps help him through his newest endeavors. She wasn’t sure what would come next, but
she believed that she could be of an assistance to him and his own journey. Regardless, the Council, especially without
Yaddle, was even less likely to accept Anakin into their ranks. Qui Gon was adamant on training him, but they
denied his request and Skywalker would be sent back to Tatooine. This burdened Qui Gon more than anything,
but he knew that there was a very truthful reality of the Jedi. Their complacency had bought them a fraudulent
balance. Master Jinn had no intentions of leaving the
order or forsaking it, because despite their many flaws, he was able to see past them. He may have had some grievances with the Jedi,
but they were still the good guys. Qui Gon went to the light because it was there,
that was the same when it came to his perception of the Jedi. It was alright, Qui Gon had alternative methods
for training the boy. With Obi Wan becoming a Knight, both he and
Qui Gon would be free to leave the planet when they wanted, so with the news being given
to them, Qui Gon and Anakin would go to Tython. Inversely, instead of leaving the Jedi Temple
for the Works, Dooku stood in silence outside of the tree of life inside the Temple Garden. Master Yaddle found him and confronted him,
expressing that she admitted how wrong she and the Council were. There was a darkness growing and she didn’t
want it to consume the galaxy. Dooku knew the truth and he was so close to
falling, but his thoughts remained on Qui Gon. The boy he trained, now a man, meant the galaxy
to him. He loved his student, and he couldn’t imagine
what his student might do if he left the order. With news of Qui Gon and Obi Wan having killed
Maul being what he heard, he believed that perhaps the Sith were just meant to die again. He knew everything about the clones, Sifo-Dyas,
and the Sith plan, but he wouldn’t tell Yaddle. Not yet. He had to make up his mind, but how much further
down the dark path could one person go? He helped kill his best friend, and lock up
Silman with the Pikes on Oba Diah. He couldn’t do it again, and he couldn’t
even imagine the thought of betraying Yaddle. So he agreed to begin an investigation with
her. She might see his line of thoughts, or he
might be swayed back to the Jedi way, time would tell. When Qui Gon arrived on Tython he could see
Obi Wan was tired and ushered him off to actually get some sleep. He then introduced Anakin to the young man
who almost ran him over. Maul didn’t actually mean to almost run
him over, he couldn’t see that there was someone in front of him because of the sand
being everywhere. He didn’t know how to apologize, and Qui
Gon explained the situation to Skywalker before getting to Tython. Anakin wasn’t too phased by this. Qui Gon had his hands full, but they would
become even more full in a couple of days. He would request Obi Wan to Tatooine to free
Shmi with some credits he had transferred to the kind the Toydarian man used in Mos
Espa. Kenobi went and did as he was asked. Qui Gon’s days were very filled, but he
preferred the wilderness of Tython, because the force was much more still and peaceful
than on Coruscant. All the noise inside the Temple could be very
bothersome to people learning for the first time, which is what both Skywalker and Maul
were doing. Qui Gon worked more with Maul than he did
Anakin, which both were okay with. Master Jinn was teaching two former slaves
how to forgive those who wronged them, but also grow beyond what their rage could withhold
them from. Somedays were harder than others, somedays
Maul wanted to run back to Palpatine, but everyday Qui Gon reminded them of the same
message, he at a young age made for himself. It was so simple, but it was a characteristic
change to one’s mindset necessary for creating the life one desires. It was so simple. Be better than you were yesterday. This didn’t mean do more Jedi exercises
or meditate more. It didn’t mean destroy yourself on a grind
one day and rest the next, it simply meant have the mindset that no matter what happens
in the planetary rotation, one will be the best version of themselves for 24 hours. Learn something new, feel something different,
perceive another thing through a different lens. It didn’t matter how it was done, just make
sure that you were better than you were the day before. It was the crux of both lessons being taught. The lesson of healing and forgiveness in comparison
learning from scratch and becoming dedicated. Obi Wan did bring Shmi back to Tython, but
it was a bit cramped. Everything did a good job with being around
each other, it was just a lot of people. Obi Wan wasn’t staying on Tython a whole
lot, he was excited to become a Jedi Master, so he was going to Coruscant to find a padawan,
but he never found one. Instead he would bring supplies back for Qui
Gon. What Master Jinn did throughout each day was
done in cycles. He would start the day off with Maul, who
was handling this recovery really well. Qui Gon became almost fatherly to him which
no one ever thought would happen. They would start by the Seeing Stone inside
the Henge and meditate. The stone could be used for reaching out to
others through the force, but it could also be used as a central place of balance and
harmony. The force was very vibrant. So they would meditate together and speak
out their pasts to each other. It was very basic and it wasn’t very difficult. But the process of being comfortable being
vulnerable, and having the courage to be gentle was almost like giving Maul a brand new life. He felt like he could breathe, and he became
interested in the stories Qui Gon had to tell. When the sun came up Qui Gon would go down
from the Henge and begin Anakin’s training. It would revolve around building up his skills
and harnessing his determination. Skywalker knew he was special, and he understood
that he had a high midi-whatever you call it count. So he figured he wouldn’t have to do any
hard work, but Qui Gon broke that out of him immediately. He wasn’t going to have a student that didn’t
know how to be a force user. Anakin was putting himself down by not taking
his training seriously. Qui Gon understood that if Skywalker continued
to belittle how important training was, then he would throw away his massive potential. It wasn’t about power or strength, but it
was so important for him to realize that the force was a gift. To be able to use it the way they were able
to was a start that many people wouldn’t ever get. They could obviously train to get to a level,
but to have such an opportunity was not to be wasted. The paternity that Qui Gon radiated helped
both Anakin and Maul. The days continued with a mixup of sessions
between the two. Qui Gon was under a lot of stress during this
period, and he had pretty much cut himself off from the Jedi. The Council didn’t notice, and Dooku was
beginning to wonder where his former student went. But he was reigniting the passion he had for
the Jedi. Dooku was in communication with Sidious, who
was becoming more and more impatient with Dooku’s behavior. The Jedi Master was struggling. He set forward the plans Sidious wanted enacted,
he just hadn’t joined his new master. All the while he was consistently trying to
make sure it was clear that he hadn’t betrayed Sidious. But being that dark lord couldn’t assume
anything he was prepared for Dooku to betray him, and so he set into motion new plans. He needed someone else to work for him and
so he scoured connections he had, all it took was a matter of time. At the same time, Obi Wan became a Jedi Master
to his first student. She was one of the older girls in her class,
one not selected by a master, and the last of her class to actually become a padawan. He figured that someone so similar to him
would make a good match. Their pairing would be solid, and while Obi
Wan made sure Qui Gon got shipments from Coruscant, he was a little tied up at the moment. Master Quinlan Vos was brought into this operation,
as was Jedi Master Kit Fisto. Both of which were much more easy going than
most Jedi, so their involvement was optimistic, Aayla Secura would eventually become apart
of this little circle. The whole point of their involvement was just
to make sure the group on Tython had enough supplies. Maul and Anakin did get to interact with Kit,
Quinlan, and Aayla, but they were very limited interactions. Qui Gon’s focus on the two learners of the
force allowed them to blossom. Maul’s lightsaber was losing its crimson
haze, and Anakin hadn’t been introduced to finding a lightsaber. At a certain point Dooku would have the opportunity
to find Qui Gon after finally meeting Obi Wan and his new padawan inside the Temple. Dooku was always fond of his student, but
he was especially proud of what Qui Gon had done. It made him realize his own mistakes regarding
the Jedi Order and his initial desire to leave. He realized that it wasn’t what the Order
made of him, it’s what he made of the Order he represented. If he wanted to be just like them, then he
would damn them to obscurity. If not then he could be like his former student
and help others. As a Jedi he had the chance to change things
for the better. Obviously he was conflicted because the Sith
went under the radar, and he could take advantage of it. But that didn’t align with who he was. Then again he already got his best friend
killed. So instead of just telling the Jedi where
it was, he went on a number of journeys with Yaddle until they were discovered by Sidious. This was unintentional. They weren’t even on the right track, but
Sidious forced Dooku to join him or the Jedi. Dooku hesitated and Yaddle was confused. It only became clear once Sidious thrusted
his lightsaber through an unsuspecting Dooku’s chest, before engaging Yaddle and killing
her too. Sidious knew he would struggle in a duel with
Dooku, so killing him early made everything easier to deal with. Now that Dooku was out of the way, he would
need to enact the second part of the plan. Dooku and Yaddle would be found hours later. Being that Obi Wan and his Padawan were on
the same planet, they happened upon the body when they were looking for the two Masters. It was obviously problematic, but the Sith
escaped, so he informed the Council. Instead of it doing anything productive it
forced the Jedi Order to grind to a halt. Yoda became paranoid, and so did the Council,
and naturally they blew the entire situation out of proportion. Their belief is that the Sith Lord fought
both Dooku and Yaddle at the same time and killed them. Sidious was talented, but not even he would’ve
been able to pull that off, especially not against the likes of Dooku. Qui Gon’s revelation to the death of both
masters was soul crushing. It made him deeply regret his actions. Not that he wished he could take it back,
just that he could’ve at least said goodbye. Qui Gon swapped places with Obi Wan and his
student, so that Qui Gon could be there for the funeral. When he returned Maul really understood and
conceptualized what the Sith did to others. It had been months since Qui Gon took him
under his wing, and when he saw his new teacher’s face upon his return to Tython it broke something
that hadn’t been broken within Maul’s heart. His life had been pain and misery and he never
had the chance to build a connection to someone, so when he did and that someone was hurt he
wanted to hurt who did that to his teacher. Qui Gon was a good person and he didn’t
deserve it. Though the trauma was still apparent. After all of his hard work and dedication
to releasing the darkness, he still feared his former master. But he would break free from his chains. Instead of giving in he committed himself
to someone who committed to him. Maul informed Qui Gon that he knew where to
find Sidious. Qui Gon honestly believed that Maul would
tell him at one point or another, he of course wanted the Sith to be destroyed. It wasn’t until Dooku was killed that he
actually considered forcing it from Maul’s mouth, but he couldn’t do that. Maul was actually happy. His lightsaber had faded into a light, light
blue, and he wore a smile on his face, consistently being a better version of himself than he
was the day before. So when Maul told him he was in a way surprised,
but he was accepting, understanding, and informed his student that he would make sure it was
dealt with. Qui Gon went to the Council and informed his
peers that he had intel on who the Sith Lord was. All of their operations and lairs. The Jedi asked how and Qui Gon came clean,
expressing that he saved the Sith from Naboo, giving him a second chance at the light. The Council was repulsed by this, even one
or two believed that Qui Gon was conspiring with the Sith, but he made sure to put such
accusations to rest. He expressed with the sincerest tone that
he did what he did on Naboo to be more of a Jedi than not. If he killed an individual stolen from his
home, without ever having been given the chance to have his own life, then he would be doing
a disservice to their code. He told them that he would not reveal the
location of Maul, but his words could help the Jedi bring balance to the force. The Council was obviously taken aback but
how could they not take up the offer, so they listened to Qui Gon’s words and sent the
entire collective group. Since there were now 12 of them, Yaddle’s
spot having been replaced in the previous couple months, they went on the hunt for the
Sith. Qui Gon returned to Tython to find Maul in
shambles. As his former master was hunted down and killed
by the Jedi Council, Maul feared that Sidious would come for him. He believed that Qui Gon had died in the process
of informing the Council and he feared the idea of coming into contact with Sidious once
more. This fear wasn’t a negative reflection of
his strength as a warrior, rather a mirror to the type of influence and power Sidious
had over those he manipulated and controlled. The dark lord made sure the trauma bond was
deep, and with that deep wound still healing, flareups could happen. Had Maul not had Qui Gon, or been left alone,
for example, he would’ve driven himself into madness. Carrying on about having been lost on his
path, rambling about the Jedi and the Sith, and the plan that he had no knowledge of. The toxicity of the Sith etched its way into
his heart, but when Qui Gon returned he brought comfort to his young student. Anakin wasn’t affected by this, Maul’s
shutdown was internal, and he very quickly vacated from the area. The Council after having lost a few of their
members, including Ki-Adi Mundi, Yareal Poof, Oppo Rancisis, Even Piell, and Eeth Koth would
have to fill these roles. Because of Qui Gon’s resilience and strength
in the force, the Council once again offered him a seat on their Council. He truthfully was unfazed by the request,
not believing they would be sincere of their request for him to join their ranks, but they
were. So Qui Gon had his own terms. He wished that they would allow Maul into
the Jedi Order, not as an official member and that they also allow Anakin to be trained
as a Jedi. The Council was iffy about this, especially
being that being a non-official member wasn’t really a thing they did. But Qui Gon explained that Maul would be beneficial,
he was the last Sith, turned a Jedi. Their ancient rival in the force wouldn’t
ever die through combat, but through forgiveness, through what it meant to actually be a Jedi. The Council saw his point but why wouldn’t
he be official. As Master Qui Gon said, Maul was still learning
to become whole. If they forced the order onto him, he could
go back inside his shell. The idea was to allow Maul to become a Jedi
under their guidance, and they would help him. If he wanted to search for any potential siblings,
then they would support it. If they were force sensitive, then they would
support them as well. The Council was on its heels truthfully. They were down nearly half their members,
and Qui Gon was forcing them to play by his rules. Anakin’s mother would also be provided residency
within the city too, considering they tried to send her son back to the slavery on Tatooine. The Council agreed. The most begrudging of the group was Yoda. For a Master to hold the Council hostage felt
outrageous and unfair, but perhaps there was a point to it. They accepted his request and it was fulfilled. Maul reluctantly joined the Jedi inside the
Temple. His skittish behavior was met with open arms
as the Jedi welcomed him in. They were kind, caring, and despite their
code forbidding attachments, very warm to him. Aayla, Kit, and Quinlan were already relatively
familiar and Obi Wan was friendly along with his student, who was too. Maul’s time as a non-official Jedi was really
beneficiary. He spent time with people that were a lot
like him, and became extremely close with them. The thing about Maul, that not even Qui Gon
knew, is that according to Sidious, he had a ceiling just as high as his own. So the Jedi welcomed in two members who would
ensure a safe and secure Order for years to come. With the revelation about Palpatine being
a Sith, the Jedi played everything close to the chest. They let the buzz roll over and allowed everything
to dissipate. A new chancellor came to office and they moved
forward with regular business. Though with more unorthodox Masters joining
the ranks of the Council, the Jedi began to mobilize outwards, in an effort led by Qui
Gon Jinn. His work as a Master Jedi elicited him much
more leeway to lead the Council and Order into new directions. He supported the expansion of the Jedi Order,
but it would take them collectively being involved. Qui Gon just wished his master could’ve
seen what he was able to do. Sometimes Qui Gon would wonder, what if Dooku
Joined the High Council. But he kept the ideals his master instilled
into him alive, and he pushed for more incentive from the Jedi Order. Because he was so dedicated to helping people,
and even bringing peace to his new student, he was able to get a movement in the senate
to actually realize what their neglect had cost them. Qui Gon’s instruction of Anakin would be
perfect, while both Anakin and Maul would see Qui Gon like a father, he would accept
his role and fulfill it as best as he could. After being inside the Temple for a year,
Maul and his bff Obi Wan and Kenobi’s student would go to Dathomir to locate Maul’s siblings. When they were found, he requested that they
come with him to the Jedi Temple, but they were reluctant. Maul was left a little disappointed, but with
the comfort of his friend he was able to find strength from the moment, and understand that
it was their choice. Had they not been separated at birth they
likely would’ve been able to develop together as one united force. Maul would become a Jedi Knight at the age
of 29. It may have been the eldest age for any Jedi
to become a knight, but he wore it as a badge of honor. Like Anakin, he could never truly let go of
his attachments, but thanks to the teachings by Qui Gon and the friendships and bonds from
Aayla, Quinlan, Kit, and Obi Wan, both Anakin and Maul would be able to find peace in their
attachments and the new code they followed. Maul would be very instrumental in continuing
Qui Gon’s relief efforts in the Outer Rim. It would take decades of work, treaties, revolutions,
and rebuilding to get the Outer Rim to finally heal. But because of the Qui Gon Jinn led Jedi Council
and Order, the people of the Outer edge of the galaxy were able to find some level of
happiness. As for the Jedi Order itself, it began to
expand outwards. New outposts popped up, and Jedi became more
visible to the public. Instead of just their temple on Coruscant
they had 7 new locations. Both Maul and Anakin would become instructors
at the same time, teaching their students alongside each other, and inspiring both of
their students, the same way Qui Gon had them, to be better version of themselves today,
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