Dooku and his young padawan were making their way back towards the shuttle after a successful negotiation. Despite the success of the mission, the jedi master couldn't shake off the feeling that something was...off. Suddenly Dooku stops in his tracks, his dark eyes darting around the forest that was surrounding them. His padawan gives him a questioning look.

Qui Gon: Why are you stopping master? Is something wrong?..

Dooku didn't answer him at first and instead ignited his lightsaber. He looks over his shoulder towards Qui Gon Jinn with a serious gaze and speaks firmly.

I...sense a Sith. Stay close padawan, be on your guard.

Qui Gon swallows and nods, igniting his own lightsaber. His gaze cautiously checks their surroundings as he stays right behind his master.