After the ship took off into the grey, muggy skies of Corasaunt, the crew all met in the cockpit.

"So, care to brief us on this mission, Alda?" Evander asked over his shoulder as he smoothly guided the ship further and further from the planet.

Alda read from her data pad as she replied, "We're going to an Outer Rim planet called Rylan. It has a Republic Outpost where we're keeping the ship,"she shrugged and gave the group a knowing look, "Pirates. What are you gonna do?" She asked with a rhetorical tone. Flint and Evander chuckled, but she continued, "We need to track down this special plant called a Benezion Lily. Apparently it's a crucial ingredient in the antidote to some disease that's spreading on Naboo. They need to figure out how to Clone it and pump out more medicine."

"What do we know about the planet?" Flint asked as he took mental notes of everything going on.

"Not too much. We have the coordinates to get there and we know how to get to the outpost, but beyond that it's just a vast forest."

Evander cut in, "And we're supposed to go find one incredibly rare plant?" He had an eyebrow raised in a very annoyed, almost agitated look.

Alda smiled a little and looked over to Jolie, who was listening intently, trying to get a sense of how these missions went. "That's where Jolie comes in. As our Pathfinder, she will guide us to the plant."

Jolie looked a little bit stunned, but kept a strong posture as she smiled and nodded.

She's really quiet, Flint thought to himself. Though, to be fair, everyone was thinking it.

Evander gave Jolie a sideways glance, then hid his annoyance by turning back to the controls and calculate the jump to hyperspace.

"We should be there by morning. Get lots of rest team, we're gonna need it," Alda said before getting up to go to her room.

Flint went to his room as well, but did not sleep. Instead, after changing into pajamas, he searched his Holocron for some deeply embedded information on Rylan.

        Jolie sat on her bed, her knees tucked up beneath her chin as she just watched the blurred white and blue lights of Hyperspace through her window. So far from home, she thought sadly. She already missed her Master. Her quarters. Her morning meditation sessions. The idea of her being a Jedi Knight. She did look forward to the future, no doubt about it. But for right now, she was homesick.

        Alda couldn't shake the feeling that something extra was wrong with Evander. It wasn't the usual stuff that's plagued his mind, but a new presence. She was worried it was Jolie for some reason. She also couldn't sleep, and it was getting very late.

When she finally decided sleep wasn't an option until she did some investigating, she tip-toed to the cockpit. Evander was definitely passed out on the controls by now, even if the ship was in autopilot.

"Eve?" She quietly called, using his nickname.

He jolted awake and spun around, but relaxed seeing it was the friendly Dathnomirian. "Hey, shouldn't you be asleep?" There was the slightest amount of concern in his voice.

"Can't sleep when you're very clearly not alright. Now, spill it," Alda said with a humerus tint to her voice as she sat down in the co-pilot's chair, her elbows supporting her on her knees.

Evander rolled his eyes,"I just don't understand why she's 18. 18! How can she possibly be any good. It's not like we even need her. We can manage." His face twisted into a frown, his voice grew angrier. "We can all use the Force and I️ can fly a ship. We're all set."

"You and I both know that's a lie. Last time we tried to do the work of a Pathfinder-"

"-She isn't even a Pathfinder!"

"Do you not remember that we ended up floating in space almost dead from Hypothermia?!"Alda sighed with frustration, regaining her composure, "I know you hate changes and you've got a lot to get through, but if we ever want to go on missions where we do more then take data on rocks, animals, and water levels, we need her."

He glared ahead of him into space, "She can prove it tomorrow."

Alda got up and patted him on the shoulder as she left, "Just give her a chance," she smiled, "I️, for one, have faith in her."

Evander didn't make his usual snarky comeback, but instead looked into space and sat at the pilot's chair, slowly dozing off with the gentle rocking of the ship.

"Up and at 'em team!" Alda was making the rounds, knocking on Flint and Jolie's doors. They both quickly got up, dressed, and then went into the kitchen to eat.

Jolie made herself some toast with berry jam, Flint for himself some cereal with blue milk, and Evander was eating in the cockpit. Alda had also disappeared to go prepare supplies.

"Sleep well?" Flint quietly asked after an uncomfortable silence.

Jolie nodded,"Nothing like home though."

"We've all been there," he smiled, "This'll be home soon."

Jolie smiled a bit and went back to eating. Maybe I've finally met someone quieter than me, Flint thought to himself as he finished as well.

Everyone got strapped into their seats in the cockpit as the ship descended to the green planet of Ryla. The planet was small, almost as small as a moon. There were luscious trees in shades of green, colorful flowers, and beautifully flowing rivers that became visible as they neared the surface.

Jolie stared out the window in astonishment. "I've never seen anything like this before," she said quietly, almost to herself.

"One of the perks of this job," Alda replied. For the first time, Jolie saw a glimpse of what she was in for. But it was only a glimpse.

Evander effortlessly landed the ship inside the Hangar and everyone started to gear up.

"I'll be back," Evander said as he exited the ship with his large backpack on.

Alda gave Jolie a good sized backpack. Jolie gave her a questioning look as she strapped it on. "There's basic survival equipment in there. I've got the heavy duty stuff," Alda explained as she looked down the hall to a much larger pack with what looked like a tent folded up on top.

Jolie gaped at the size of the pack and gratefully nodded,"Got it."

"Ready gang?" Evander asked from the ramp, standing just outside the doorway.

Alda smiled, Flint followed while looking around as he took notes, and Jolie just took a deep breathe.

        The four checked in with the security of the hangar, then got on their way.

"Where to first, pathfinder?" Evander asked with a slightly rude tone.

Jolie closed her eyes as everyone turned to face her. She breathed in the earthy smells of the soil and the tropical aromas of the flowers. She pictured this elusive plant they were searching for in her mind, making a detailed description of it. She reached out to the Force and felt the layout of the planet, the beings who inhabited it, and asked where they'd find it. The Force whispered to her.

Jolie pointed towards a stream to her right, off into the distance. "Let's start there."

        As they trekked on, with Jolie now leading, none of the members could help but lose focus due to the sheer beauty of this planet. Luscious, green grass lined the ground with trees of all shapes and sizes surrounding them. There were many small streams throughout the forest planet, accented with vibrant flowers of all kinds. But this didn't even include the wildlife.

Purple-brown deer like creatures pranced happily, stopping to drink ever now and then, but then peacefully continuing in their way. A flock of birds flew overhead occasionally, bringing song along the way.

Everything seemed perfect here.

       
        By the time it started getting darker, Jolie had been leading the other three Jedi through the desolate, uncharted planet for hours upon hours. They'd stopped for short breaks, but nothing substantial enough.

"Okay, we need to stop otherwise we won't be able to go far tomorrow," Ada said as she leaned on her knees and stopped.

"Probably wise," Jolie said, setting her back pack down.

Alda let hers fall with a thud, finally being freed of the weight. She stretched her arms up and cracked her neck. "I'll set the tent up and get the fire going," Alda said as she got to work. The sun was now almost completely set above the tree line, leaving behind orange, purple, and yellow hues.

Flint sat down in the grass, leaning back on his hands. Evander sat next to him and Jolie walked around a little more, trying to feel this plant, but remaining unsuccessful.

Evander lightly elbowed Flint and whispered,"So what's your take on her?" Jolie was now pretty far off in the distance.

Flint didn't hesitate before he answered, but his voice wavered,"She's doing just fine. She does have, arguably, the toughest job here."

Evander shrugged,"I'll be impressed when she can finally find this plant. Any of us can use the Force."

Flint gave him a slight glare, but didn't say anything. Even though he wanted to. Although, he did know that Evander was a lot more troubled than he lets on. It's still not an excuse.

Alda had set up four tents that consisted of a skeleton made of aluminum in the shape of a dome. A ray shield filled in the gaps to trap heat and protect them from the elements. There was just enough room to lay down and sleep.

"Can someone get a fire going? I️ don't feel like eating another ration bar," Alda said as she started unpacking some food and utensils.

Flint and Evander exchanged a look before Flint just got up to do it himself. After getting the circular disk from Alda's pack, he set it in the ground and turned it in. It still needed to warm up before they could cook.

"Have either of you send Jolie? It's practically pitch-black," Alda said over her shoulder as she continued to ruffle through her stuff.

"She didn't really say-" Flint started.

"-Of course she didn't tell anyone," Evander interrupted with a dramatic eye roll.

"Okay, Evander? You really need to chill. Flint, why don't you go look for her," Alda suggested.

"Will do," Flint said as he stood up to go find her. Thank Force, he thought, Too bad I️ don't have a room to hide in.

Jolie had her eyes closed. She felt the wind kicking up, blowing her long, blonde hair around like a hurricane. She knew they were close, but she could sense the plant even more now as it got darker. Oddly enough, she also felt it more as a storm seemed to start. She knew it would be the smart thing to go back, but she wasn't about to pass up the sudden surge of clarity she was having. Plus, she also didn't want to go back to Evander.

"Jolie?"

She finally opened her eyes to see Flint, pointy ears and shaggy hair.

"Yeah?" She replied.

"Uh, we're gonna start dinner soon," he couldn't help but marvel at the wind in her hair,"And the weather is getting pretty bad."

Jolie sighed and took one last look around, making a mental note of where she was and what she was sensing. "Probably wise," she said to Flint as she joined him.

On the walk back, Jolie was quiet for most of the time. Flint could feel through the Force that she was feeling worried and anxious.

"Also, sorry about Evander. He's always like that," Flint said with a reassuring smile.

"And I thought he couldn't get any worse," Jolie said with a touch of sarcasm.

Flint chuckled and they continued in their way. That's the most I've heard her talk, he thought.