Thal-ion gingerly got up from his kneeling position...far more tired than he ever remembered being.  Still, their foe was dead, and that was not without hope.  Alethea had reacted perfectly as he had kept the Sith's attention focused on himself.  He shook his head a bit to clear it; for the battle had sapped much of his strength.  The emerald blade shrank away as he disengaged the lightsaber, and gave his companion a faint smile.<br/><br/>"I am hurt, yes, but I am more tired than anything.  I can't remember ever feeling this drained...not even when I had those long practice duels with Masters.  I....I suppose that comes from this being a true fight to the death, and not merely practice," he managed to say as he glanced down at his singed garments.  "You...know, I have learned how to dissipate energy, but...wow...never saw that one coming," the young Sentinel continued tiredly.  "I doubt I would have done more than blunt the attack....so powerful."<br/><br/>Once more, his eyes turned to his companion, and he realized she was tired too.<br/><br/>"Until we know more - I think we should aid the Jedi in rescuing the Queen.  The Force chose us for a reason, and perhaps it was more than just to stop those who came through to change things.  In any case, I sense Qui-gon and Obi-wan are on their way.  We must move soon; though our presence to the other two Jedi will be...interesting to explain," Thal-ion began, and turned to make his way to the starship bay containing the starfighters and transports.  "No doubt they will try to make it here.  Good as place as any to meet them.  Do you suppose these past two duels were like our Jedi Knight trials?"<br/><br/>It was kind of a random question, but a valid one considering what they had just faced....successfully.  To have survived two such duels without once giving into the temptation of the Dark Side was surely grounds for such advancement.  Of course, they had no Masters at the moment...no one to tell them yes or no.  That alone made Thal-ion consider the need for them to be with other Jedi.  Without Masters...without guidance...they could stray, and that would be something they could not afford.