Prologue
Obi-Wan moved swiftly through the crowds in front of a diner. Entering in he looked around smiling at an old friend.
“Obi-Wan!” laughed Dex walking to his friend and giving him a big hug. “You have been busy!”
“Fighting an endless war, how are you Dex?” Obi-wan asked as he was led to a table and took a seat. The Besalisk sat down as well. “Business is good.”
Obi-wan nodded his head, deciding to get straight to the point. “Dex, have you heard of an individual called ‘The Caretaker’?”
Dex frowned as he mulls the name over in his mind before saying. “I’ve heard of her, met her a few times too, haven’t seen her in quite a while. She does like to help people, anyone injured or looking to start a new life. Rather quiet, prefers to remain unseen, ever since a friend of hers was killed she has acted through agents. When she does show up something big is happening.”
Obi-wan hummed under his breath as he thought about her appearance with the Zillo Beast. When he watched the recording he found it remarkable that she had been able to calm it down. Despite what it had done she had shown it respected, and offered a way for it to get off Coruscant. She had an amazing gift, though he had to confirm if it was Rainbow Dash’s friend. The Jedi ordered wanted to confirm it as well by meeting her. Though it sounded like this was going to be harder with how rarely she appeared. He glanced at Dex giving him a smile as he said. “Thank you.”
“She showed up didn’t she? During the rampage of that large beast,” Dex asked and Obi-wan nodded his head. “Sounds like her, not quite on either side and will help those who are in need of it. You won’t be able to find her. No matter how hard you look.”
“Thanks for the meal Dex,” a Twi’lek said passing by and Dex nodded his head. The Twi’lek glanced at Obi-Wan before leaving the diner. Obi-wan watched him through the window as he vanished into the crowd. Obi-wan rubbed his chin as he glanced out at the crowd. “Dex, you say she acts through agents?”
“Yup, mostly common folk, ones who get involved in incidents by accidents. I know you try to keep that from happening but it seems like the Jedi are spread far too thin nowadays,” Dex explained and Obi-wan chuckled sadly as he uttered. “Or are at the center of them trying to keep these incidents from spiraling.”
He was still thinking about how quickly the Twi’lek had left. The thought that he might be one of the Caretaker’s agents came to him. It was something he should look into. There was a possibility that they would need her help saving Rainbow Dash.
The Twi’lek moved through the streets until he found his way to a docking bay. He climbed onto a ship where a Twi’lek woman sat firing up the engines. He took his seat quickly rubbing his eyes tiredly.
“Let’s go home, Vashti,” the Twi’lek let out a tired sigh, earning a concerned look from the female. “I have to speak to the Caretaker.”
“Understood Neilo,” Vashti replied as she started up the ship and left Coruscant. She glanced at Neilo and sighed trying to focus on piloting. “What is the matter?”
Neilo shook his head, mumbling. “Just get us home. I don’t feel safe talking here.”
“That I can understand,” Vashti made sure she was clear before jumping to lightspeed. The trip wasn’t long and they soon arrived to a green world. The ship landed in a clearing and the two Twi’lek exited heading straight to a temple. Small tents surrounded training grounds as people bustled about selling goods. Vashti went to one of the tents as a little girl ran up to her and wrapped her arms around her leg. Vashti picked her up as she approached a man, the little Twi’lek girl reached out to give him a hug. Neilo nodded his head saying. “Slick.”
The little Twi’lek girl was still attempting to give Slick a hug, causing him to sigh and take her in his arms. He glanced at Neilo before replying. “Neilo.”
Neilo nodded his head before patting the girl on the head asking. “Are you being good Keena?”
“Yes Uncle Neilo.”the little girl giggled, grabbing onto his wrist. Neilo gave her a smile telling her. “I’ve got to go see the Caretaker. We can talk later.”
With that Neilo walked towards the temple with heavy steps. He was trying to figure out what to say. How to explain that the Jedi were now looking for the one who led them. He sighed, shaking his head before looking forward. Standing in front of the large holocron was the Caretaker speaking with a young child. Her pink hair streaming down her shoulder like a waterfall and wings folded behind her. Glancing up, the Caretaker noticed Neilo and the expression he now wore. Looking back at the boy she patted him on the shoulder before sending him away. The boy ran off laughing, almost running into Neilo. He nodded his head before moving to let him pass. The boy gave a quick thank you before continuing his journey to the outside.
“Caretaker, I bring news.” Neilo said, giving her a bow. “The Jedi are looking for you, somehow you have been discovered.”
“They may know my face, but they do not know where I hide,” the Caretaker said, spinning around to face him. Wings flaring outwards before she extended one as it brushed against his face. “Fear not Neilo, my path is clear as is my mind. Thank you for telling me. Now go rest and enjoy the day, it is a beautiful one.”
“Of course, Caretaker,” responded Neilo before leaving, shoulders hunched slightly. The Caretaker gave a said smile as she thought back. Back to when she went by a different name, back to when she was Fluttershy.