The Princess and the Barabel
A short story of Saba Sebatyne and Leia Organa Solo
The Following takes place between 35 ABY
(The Unseen Queen) and 36 ABY( The Swarm War)
Note: I do not own Star Wars or the Character! Also
this is my first fan fic so please review and I cant spell so yeah...
Chapter 1, Ossus, Jedi Academy
"Thiz one is hopelesz!" Saba Sebatyne hissed pointing as she deactivated her lightsaber.
Her newest Apprentice Leia Organa Solo jumped back still in a defensive postition. Her lightsaber raised and ready for anything. If the former Chief of State knew anything about the aggressive Barabel is that she could do anything at anytime. Most of the time painful actions.
Because of recent events, such as Luke fighting Lomi Plo, Leia desided to fully study to be a Jedi. Fighting Alema Rar Leia found that she was not as strong as she hoped. She needed to be stronger for herself and the Galaxy. She didnt want an easy teacher, but one that would push her and make her work and Master Sebatyne was the one she wanted.
"What did I do now?" Leia spat. Her brow was covered in sweat, and small welt marks covered her open flesh from Saba's lightsaber. The Princess wore a basic jedi robe with a silver hairpiece to keep her dark brown hair out of her eyes. Still wondering what Saba would do Leia lowered her saber ever so slightly.
"Youz think to much! How many timez have I told you thiz!"
" Well I-"
" Dont plan out the battle let the Forcez guide your blade."
" Yes Saba- I mean Master Sebatyne."
The Reptilian Jedi Master gave a sigh, and thought to herself, At least she is starting to learn names right , and actived her own blade once again. Saba wore what she did almost everyday. Her favorite set of Jedi Robes. They were a dark brown and had parts that were tattered from the Yuuzhan Vong war. Saba refused to have it repaired or get a new set saying it reminded her of all the good times and bad times of the ever so costly war. If it were not this set of clothes then it was her almost bare hunting clothes. Ossus was full of hard to catch prey and Master Sebatyne loved the call of the wild.
Saba nodded that Leia could begin the round again at anytime. The human Jedi closed her eyes for a moment to center herself and placed her left leg behind her. This was the sign that told Saba that Leia was ready to begin. The Barabel simply smiled and attacked letting her natural hunting instints take over. Oh, how Sebatyne wanted to hunt she had not for almost two weeks! Later that night she would have to go. That is if time permitted. Being a Jedi on the High Council Saba had little time of her own anymore.
Leia pivoted on her right heel bringing her ocean blue saber to block an attack coming from her right. Letting the Force flow constantly threw her almost all of Saba's blows were deflected. Almost. Saba grinned as she brought her saber down aiming for her thigh. The Alderaanian rolled to the side and sent a force push towards Sebatyne. Jumping out of the way Saba barely landed before she drove the attack again. This time her Master had a surprise for Leia. A quick swing coming back around towards Leia's left side caught the Princess off guard and added another welt to her growing collection. Saba hissed with laughter as she kicked out with her left leg driving Leia to the floor. Pinned and angry at how stupid she reacted, Leia deactivated her saber. Her Master was still laughing.
" You call that a block! Hizzzz! Oh Princezz you make thiz one laugh!"
Leia gave a audiable sigh and spoke in a hard tone.
" It's hard to focus when Jaina is out there with the Killiks with Zekk!"
Finally Saba slowly stopped laughing and lifted her foot off Leia letting her student breath and sit up again. The former Chief of State would definately be bruised tomarrow. Brushing off the dirt from her robes Leia spoke again.
" And would it be to much to ask for at least a little advantage?"
Saba started laughing again this time far worse then before.
" Now youz are starting to sound like your Husband!"
Leia was getting angry. Finally getting to her feet Madame Solo walked over to the small table and grabbed a towel and started to wipe the sweat off her face. It looked like this session of lightsaber training was over for today.
All around them young apprentices were training with there own lightsabers. In the far corner was a Vor flying with a emerald saber blocking remote lasers back at its original target. Flying from here to there all the shots were hit back. Next to Leia and Saba were Corran Horn and a small group of Apprentices from every race.
Corran Horn was a Corellian who had just been promoted to the rank of Master after he trained his first student. He use to be a Rouge Squadron pilot during the time of New Republic and was one of the many war heroes. Now he had his family help out and serve the Jedi order.
The Apprentices could only be no more then 10 standard years old. Some were human others were Twi'lek and Togruta. There was even a Gand. Every race was allowed into the Jedi Academy. Corran was showing them some simple parley moves and they followed his example. Corran gave a quick glance to Leia and and gave a big corellian smile. Leia returned it.
Turning away from Corran and his group not to disrupt his class Leia started towards the turbolift with her Master. Saba was still laughing about Leia's "joke" as they entered the lift and hit the fourth floor key. The turbolift shot up and in only seconds they were on the main floor of the Academy.
As the doors slid open they saw the breath taking scenery. Green plants were everywhere ranging from imported plants to native ones. The walls were lined with stone tiles and on them were pictures of Jedi that died during the War. She always looked at those pictures when she went by and always fell on the face of Anakin Solo. Her youngest son. This always brought pain to Leia's heart. Anakin died on the mission to Myrkr saving the lives of the rest of the team. Almost half the group died in that mission. Pushing away the memory of Anakin for the moment Leia turned towards Saba who was smelling the air. Probably looking for her next meal.
" Master Sebatyne was are we going to do nex-"
Leia was cut off because out of the next room to her left came a middle age woman. She seemed a bit confused and looked as if she were searching for something or someone. Her red hair showed no sign of her true age. It was a face Leia knew all to well. It was of her sister-in-law Mara Jade Skywalker. Suddenly she turned towards Leia and Saba and walked fast over towards them.
"Leia! Saba! Luke has been looking for you two everywhere!"
"Why what's wrong?" Leia asked a bit dazed and confused.
"I dont know everything, but I think It has to do with Jaina and Zekk."