The ride from the spaceport to the Valley of Jyrnn had been a quiet one. It had not been a long drive, and the four Force-users hardly paid attention to their surroundings. The Jedi had initially immersed themselves in the Force, reaching out into the Alderaanian plains. They tried to discern the source of the dark side energy that plagued the planet, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The longer they reached into the Force, the more fatigued they became. The dark side itself hindered their farsight, and they were forced to rest for the remainder of the drive. “Of course,” Gaiel said. “Why?”