By the time the clocks in my relegated chambers had chimed the hour I had paced a hole in the flooring. My mind tormented with visions of my Master?s distorted face forcing goose bumps to parade across my alabaster skin. I had done everything in my power to persuade Rose that this Dark being that tormented her from within was none other then that pest Darth Matic.

The resent memory of my last in counter with her fluttered through my thoughts:

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*trembling with each step she enters* Rose I do not know what you are going through but please master do not return to the Spire. There is much darkness within you and you are confused but if you allow us we will help you. There is no other way. If you wish for me to stay in the Temple then you too must stay here. I go where you go. I will not betray you I will not forsaken you. You are my sister if not in blood but in soul. We are connected you yourself said this. Please I beg you do not return to that evil place. To.... *pauses searching for the correct words* that monster. He will only drag you down a path no other can follow. You aren't too far gone.*she wipes the tears tracing her features as the emotions within her swell* Rose this thing within you , you're stronger then it. It can not hurt you or anyone else for that matter. It isn't real just a force projection from Matic to drive you insane. Do not give him that power*after hugging Rose for a deafening minute she hurries off to meditate deep in the gardens of the Temple*

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I had made many unsuccessful attempts at meditation then with the cross my failures left me to bare I had returned to this my prison, my sanctuary, my hell and heaven. The one place that my presents was the only thing to cradle my fragile thoughts. I would have no choice other then to Meet the Sith Volk, whatever the price whatever the cost I must try to free Rose from Matic?s control.