Naruto x Star Wars: (Banished to the Stars)

Chapter 14

Coruscant
Jedi Temple Meditation Garden

Coruscant

Jedi Temple Meditation Garden

The serene Meditation Garden within the Jedi Temple on Coruscant provided a quiet retreat, a sanctuary for Jedi seeking solace and reflection. Naruto, seated on the grass beside the tranquil pond, stared pensively at the water's surface. The gentle ripples mirrored the tumultuous emotions churning within him.

Two days had passed since the revelation that Tsunade and Jiraiya, the figures he once considered as mere comrades, were, in fact, his biological grandparents. The weight of this newfound truth bore heavily on his shoulders, and the once lively and spirited young Jedi now seemed a mere shell of himself.

The lush greenery of the garden surrounded him, and the sound of rustling leaves and distant chirping birds created a natural symphony. However, Naruto remained detached, his gaze fixed on the koi swimming gracefully in the pond. The fish moved with a rhythmic dance, their colorful scales glinting in the dappled sunlight.

Lost in thought, Naruto's face revealed no emotion. The news of his lineage had stirred a tempest of conflicting emotions within him—betrayal, anger, sorrow, and an overwhelming sense of abandonment. The people he thought were family had kept a profound secret, a truth that reshaped the foundation of his identity.

As the wind whispered through the leaves, Naruto's mind echoed with the memories of the past, his laughter now haunted by the shadows of deception. The once vibrant spirit now wrestled with the weight of a legacy he never asked for.

The Meditation Garden stood witness to Naruto's internal turmoil, a silent observer to the storm raging within. The koi continued their dance in the pond, oblivious to the turmoil of the young Jedi. In the heart of the Jedi Temple, where peace and serenity were meant to prevail, Naruto grappled with the shattered fragments of his understanding, seeking solace in the depths of his own contemplation.

The peaceful ambiance of the Meditation Garden was interrupted by the quiet arrival of Shaak-Ti, a wise and serene Jedi Master. She approached quietly, sitting down beside him. When Naruto greeted her, the hollow tone in his voice didn't escape her notice. It was a stark contrast to the vibrant young Jedi she had known.

Shaak-Ti: Hello, Naruto.

Naruto: Hey.

The exchange was brief, and Naruto's lack of expression worried Shaak-Ti. She could sense the darkness threatening to consume him. Wanting to offer support, she gently inquired about his well-being.

Shaak-Ti: How are you feeling?

Naruto's response was honest, each word carrying the weight of his emotions. His feelings of betrayal, abandonment, and the toll of a painful past spilled out into the tranquil garden.

Naruto: I feel... betrayed. Abandoned. Used. Like I don't have a purpose.

Shaak-Ti listened, her empathetic gaze focused on Naruto as he continued.

Naruto: I used to cry myself to sleep, wondering if I was a mistake. Why was I born? Why do I deserve to suffer so much?

The words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of Naruto's pain. Shaak-Ti, moved by his vulnerability, offered comfort. She gently pulled Naruto into an embrace, the calm surroundings of the Meditation Garden providing a backdrop to their shared moment.

Shaak-Ti: You're not alone, Naruto. We all carry burdens, but you have a purpose, and you're not defined by the mistakes of others.

Naruto, though still grappling with his emotions, allowed himself a moment of solace in Shaak-Ti's comforting presence. The bond between mentor and apprentice extended beyond words, a silent understanding woven through the fabric of the Force.