Prologue: Order 66 Begins

"Follow me younglings. Temple under attack. We are going to safety."

Clear instructions. Basic explanation. No time to answer further questions. Cross room to other exit. Hush the curiosity. Keep calm and lead. Look around corner. White armor. Duck back.

There. That room has a balcony. Ledge leads to a chamber with stairs to a different level of temple. Give assurances that younglings are safe with me. Trust none have fallen behind on physical lessons.

Careful. Patrol coming. Hide all.Coast clear. Move. Head down. Ships will be watched. Crowds will be safer. Side exit there. Not guarded yet. Lead younglings to safe house.

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I made it back to my safe house, a small condo I bought after a previous invasion of the temple, and ushered the younglings inside. Looking at the group, I could see the fear and confusion on their faces. I could feel it in the force. That would not do.

"Ok. Do any of you know how to hide your force presence?" Hiding is good. None of them know, so giving them a lesson will keep them busy and calm.

I took a meditative seat and indicated for the younglings to join me. "First step is the same as expanding your presence and awareness. Calm yourselves and tap into the force. From there, instead of exploring out, pull the force in and around yourself and make yourself as small as you can."

I monitor them for a moment to make sure they are understanding the exercise, before getting up. "Keep it up. I need to go out and get a few things."

Before leaving, I grab a change of clothes and change in the bathroom, removing all obvious signs of me being a Jedi and covering my face for those who know me. I needed information and there is not enough food for over a dozen kids in the apartment.