Jedi Temple Guards Novels & Stories

We wanted to wait for the ceremonies, but that isn’t going to be possible now. Once inside the office, I explained everything to the four of them, and Jude, Joshua, and Jordyn all snarl. Iva looks terrified. “Who the fuck thought only two guards were necessary?!” Jude growled. “I don’t know. Jett is looking into a lot of things, and he has trackers trying to locate the three of them.” My phone rings again, and it’s Jett. “Hold on. It’s Jett.” I answer the phone. “What happened?”

Mason’s thumb rubs over the back of my palm in calm, soothing moves. “It’s okay, princess. Calm down.” “Sir, those are our security guards.” Darth’s voice comes over the speakers once more. I look at Mason in surprise. “Thank you, Darth.” He says and shuts off the intercom. “Security guards? Why do we need security guards?” A shadow crosses over Mason’s eyes. “A lot has been going on, princess. But nothing you have to worry your pretty little head about. The security is just extra precaution. Everything’s fine.”

Thirty guards is not, objectively speaking, a large number. I tell myself this while sprinting through the festival's silk district at a pace that sends vendor displays scattering in my wake, three Crimson Phoenix Clan guards closing from behind and two more cutting diagonal from the left, all of them in vermillion armor with phoenix-fire Ki blazing hot enough that the air around them shimmers. Thirty guards for one person with no clan, no name, and until four days ago no cultivation rank worth recording. Flattering, honestly.

I whispered. Orion studied the painting. "The Seven Guardians." He pointed to the first figure. "The Guardian of Light." "The Guardian of Time." "The Guardian of the Stars." "The Guardian of the Earth." "The Guardian of the Seas." "The Guardian of Flames." "And..." He looked at the final figure. "The Guardian of Shadows." A strange feeling passed through me. "The Shadow Guardian?" Orion nodded. "Not every shadow is evil." "Darkness and light have always existed together." Before I could respond, the entire temple shook.

Kolby asked. “The trials are in a couple of days.” Jen started, “Shadow, Spencer and Spyder have been requested to stay with Queen Reign and Luna Storm throughout the trial and then maybe we can find more permanent court bailiffs.” She chuckled at her brothers-in-law’s. Both of them glared at her. “What? That’s what her Majesty calls you and how can you argue with her?” she teased them making them roll their eyes at her. Kyde chuckled along with Jen, “I know that the twins are her Majesties personal guards, and we have no intension of changing that, but we will need to bring you in on helping train all our new Shadows.” she said still lightly chuckling.

The Emperor twisted a smile and said, “Clever.” Each pillar on the front row revealed more guards, but this time, equipped with golden armors, helms, and purple capes. They stepped out of their hiding behind the pillars and gathered after the Emperor. Raeherys counted with his eyes—six warriors. Each one seemed more dangerous than any other guard they had encountered. “The Sun Guarde,” Estevan muttered. “The Six ... Be careful, Raeherys, they’re not like any other enemies we’ve fought before.”

Outside the room, everyone beheld the sight that hadn’t been witnessed on the Ethereal Nest for years: a red Slayer was being restrained on both sides by members of the Imperial Guards. “I’m not a thief!” Temujin shouted through the mempo mask over his mouth. “I came here to warn the Emperor! There will be an attempt on the Egg tonight!” “Not a thief, eh? Then a spy! That’s what you are!” said the guard on Temujin’s right and threw an uppercut to the side of the red Slayer’s torso, eliciting a groan. “That’s enough,” Aki ordered and the guards stiffened. She walked in stride towards the group on her high geta wooden shoes, which was no mean feat. They made her look much taller, very elegant

My guards, ever vigilant, stood poised to defend, their loyalty unwavering. Amidst the chaos, a figure stumbled into the room, his once stalwart form now hunched in pain and distress. The sight of his bloodied armor and the pallor of his face sent a jolt of alarm through me. As he collapsed to the ground, the other guards rushed to his side, their urgent movements a blur of concern and action. My heart clenched with a mixture of fear and disbelief as I recognized the injured guard. It was none other than one of the trusted protectors of Jenny. The realization that danger had breached the walls of our sanctuary, reaching even those sworn to safeguard us, sent a chill down my spine.

Georgia exclaimed excitedly. Valery gave her a quick glance. She also thought that something strange was happening because Alessandro's eagerness was not normal. And precisely at that moment, Alessandro was finalizing details with Jeremy. "You're in charge of the bodyguards and the team. They're waiting for you at the Black Temple headquarters. They have orders to follow your instructions. Don't deviate from the plan," Alessandro warned him. "I won't, young man," Jeremy patted his son-in-law's shoulder.