(A/n: So, a new story. Star wars this time. Haha. I don't know. I didn't plan on starting anything new until I was done with Raelee, but I couldn't help myself. I've been watching a lot of Star Wars on Cinemax lately and I got in the mood. When you read this, you'll find out what Derek's clothes look like later. So, without further ado…)

Chapter 1

Maya Sil, a thirteen-year-old Jedi Padawan stood in the center of the Jedi Council, in the tall tower on Corusant. All of her elders, the members, were staring at her in silence. She felt all of their eyes on her. It made her sweat. As much as she wanted to leave the room and get away from it all, she stood as still as stone. She tried to rid her mind of all thoughts, but the death of her last master invaded her head. Maya pushed, but it wouldn't go away. She frowned.

"The fault is not yours, Maya," Master Mace Windu said. She looked straight at him. "I can see your thoughts, young one." She looked away from him. He looked at Yoda, who nodded. "We'll discuss your future very soon. You may go back to the temple with the other children." She bowed quickly, turned on her heels, and left the room. The small girl was halfway down the hallways when she ran into a young master, heading for the room she had just come from.

"I wouldn't expect much out of them if I were you," she said before pushing her way past him. Maya was almost to the elevator when he called to her.

"Are you Maya Sil?" he asked, looking back at her. She stopped and turned to look at him.

"Why?" she asked, in a rude tone. "If you're going to give me your condolences over the death of my late master, save it." He smiled.

"That's not what I was going to talk to you about, my dear," he said, calmly. "And it won't do you any good to be rude." He walked up to her. She calmed down for a moment and bowed.

"I'm sorry, sir," she said, quietly.

"All is forgiven. I was going to ask you, if you would have me, if I could take you on as my Padawan Learner" Maya was surprised, but tried not to show it.

"Why would you want me, of all the kids here?" she asked. "Besides, I'm bad luck. I've been through three masters in less than three years." He nodded.

"I know," he said, with a smile. She couldn't even begin to guess why he was so happy. "But, you are currently a padawan without a master. Masters are hard to come by these days, girl. And, you need someone who can take care of you this time." She looked at him skeptically.

"Who says you can take care of me?" He didn't answer. She left it alone. "What's your name?" Maya Sil asked him.

"Master Derek Gen," the young Jedi said. "What do you say?" He held out his hand to her. She looked at his hand for a few silent seconds. "Come on."

"I don't know," Maya said. "I don't want anyone else to die because of me. Sorry." She turned to leave, but he put a hand on her shoulder.

"You can't dwell on the past, Maya. It wasn't your fault. One of it was your fault. From what I can see of your future, it looks bright. We have great things to do, you and I. I think we should both take this great opportunity to be a team." She turned around and looked him in the eyes. She needed this assurance. They were kind and honest. She looked down for a second. "Give me a chance." Maya looked back up, with a smile. She took his hand.

"Alright." He smiled as well. Before she could let go of his hand, he quickly turned towards the council room and pulled her along with him. "What-!"

"We've got to tell the council right away!" Derek exclaimed.

"But-!"

"Hurry along, now." The reached the door and he left go of her hand. The door opened automatically and they both walked in.

"Master Derek, this is an unexpected surprise. And Maya, back so soon?" Yoda asked. "How may we help you?"

"I came to inform you that my mission was completed with success," Derek Gen stated to the council.

"Thank you for your bravery, Derek. We will be talking about this soon. Is that all?" Mace Windu asked. He switched his glance to Maya.

"Actually, no," Derek started. "I've decided to take Maya Sil as my Padawan Learner. And she given her consent." Everyone, with the exception of Yoda and Mace, looked at the young master in surprise.

"Are you sure?" Windu asked. Derek nodded with a smile. "Alright, it is done."

"Thank you, master." Derek and Maya both bowed and slowly went out of the room. When the doors closed behind them, he turned to her. "I have a few simple rules for you to follow as my apprentice." His new apprentice nodded. They started walking towards the elevators. "First of all, listen to what I say and do what I tell you to do. Second, don't hide anything from me. If something is bothering you, tell me when it's bothering you. Next, don't argue with me when I don't obey the Jedi code. I only obey it when the council gives me missions. Lastly, be yourself. I don't care what the council makes you wear. I believe it is important for everyone to be unique. If you don't want to wear the customary clothing or hair, then don't!"

"Okay, so, I can grow out my hair and wear whatever I like?" Maya asked, making sure she got her facts right.

"Well, as long as it's not inappropriate, then, of course! I mean, look at my clothes." Maya looked over him. He was telling the truth. She looked back up at him. "You'll find, Maya, that I am very easy going if you listen to what I say. Of course, your training will be tough, but you'll learn a lot and quickly." Maya Sil nodded.

"I understand," she said.

"Are you hungry?" her new master asked, out of the blue. "I haven't eaten anything all day. I don't usually eat before getting on a ship."

"Oh, really? I don't either. I haven't eaten since last night. I was shipped here over night and haven't had any time to eat anything," Maya responded. Derek Gen nodded and smiled.

"Okay, let's go!" they went down the elevator and through the temple. They went out into the busy streets of the planet. On their way out, the pair passed another master and padawan pair. They were only a few steps behind them when they were stopped.

"Derek?" the master of the other pair asked. Maya's master turned around.

"Qui-Gon!" Derek exclaimed. "It's been a while!" Maya turned to see an older Jedi she didn't know. His apprentice went through the Jedi Academy with her and was her age. But, she didn't know his name.

"Who is this?" Qui-Gon asked, looking over Derek's new apprentice.

"My new padawan," the younger Jedi answered. Maya bowed.

"Jedi Padawan Maya Sil, sir," she said, then straightened up.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, young one. And you look promising too."

"It's been about a year since we have seen each other, yes? I see you finally have an apprentice. What is his name?" Derek said, looking down at the 13-year-old boy. The boy repeated Maya's bow and introduced himself.

"Jedi Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi," he said and stood up straight. Derek nodded.

"Why not join us for some lunch?" he asked his old friend. Qui-Gon looked looked down at his padawan, who smiled.

"Why not? We've been training all day. It would be a relief to take a break," the older man responded. With that, they decided on where to dine and went on their way.