文档介绍：Legacy of the Jedi
JUDE WATSON
CHAPTER No. 1
The corridor was empty. The two thirteen-year-old boys paused outside the closed door. There
were locks at the Jedi Temple, but they were rarely used. There was no need. There was nothing to hide.
Nothing was forbidden. The Jedi's code of honor gave each individual the challenge and privilege of
walking the Jedi path. It was assumed that the discipline needed for this would also prevail in one's
private life.
So to enter another Jedi's room without an invitation would not violate a rule. Not one that needed to
be spoken or written, at least. Yet Dooku knew it was wrong. It wasn't terribly wrong. But it was wrong.
"Come on," Lorian said. "No one will find out."
Dooku glanced at his friend. Lorian's face was eager. A dusting of freckles scattered across his blunt
nose like a dense constellation of stars. His eyes were warm, lit with mischief, a dark piney green with
amber lights, like a forest shot with sunlight. Lorian had been suggesting schemes since they were seven,
and he'd talked Dooku into exploring the garbage tunnels. The experience had left Dooku with a reeking
tunic and a healthy respect for sanitation practices.
"Besides, he's your Master," Lorian said. "He wouldn't mind."
It was true that Thame Cerulian was Dooku's Master. The renowned Jedi Knight had chosen him last
week. Dooku had just turned thirteen, and he was relieved that he wouldn't have to wait any longer to
e a Padawan Learner. Yet he had not had time to get to know Thame at all. Thame was in the
Outer pleting one last mission before taking on a Padawan. Dooku was proud to have been
chosen by such a legend.
The question was, could he live up to that legend? Dooku had to. Getting a peek into Thame's
personal quarters might give him a head start.
He nodded at Lorian and accessed the door. It slid open silently. He stepped inside. If he expected a
clue to his new Master's inner character, he was disappointed. The sle