Hey everyone! So, I'm updating...YAY.
We left off on Artha right? Right.
I apologize for this being a really short chapter and I know it's moving a bit fast, but a new character is introduced so I hope you guys like it!
Soooooooo...read away. :)
Chapter 2: A New Light, Indeed
"So you're helping us?" I asked Jay with a slightly sinister smile.
"I didn't say that."
"But, you're helping us?" I laughed a little.
Jay looked like he was about to punch me or something.
"You just can't stay away from us, can you?" I giggled again.
"Well, R12 just reminded me that the Blazer needs fuel and we need to stock up on supplies, so..." Jay adjusted his navy blue vest over his cream colored shirt, and brushed a hand through his messy light brown hair. He had freckles, which I thought were kind of charming. I found myself spacing out and my daze wasn't broken until Theo spoke up.
"We'll help," He nodded at me and then looked at Jay.
"Just what I was about to say," I tried to recover.
Jay rolled his eyes and started walking into a forest area of the planet.
"This is gorgeous..." I sighed.
Jay nodded, "It's Artha."
"I've heard about this planet before. It has a supply of rare fuel called magnetta," Theo pondered.
"That's what runs the Blazer."
Theo was obviously trying to impress us with what he knew, "And the rare magnetta is supposedly guarded by-"
"I know what it's guarded by!" Jay retorted, annoyed.
I hadn't realized how much we were walking until R12 beeped nervously. I looked up and we were all standing in front of...
"A...Jedi?" I asked, confused.
I saw the back of a tall girl covered in a black velvet cloak.
Without even turning or looking at us she said, "Hello young ones. And droid."
"Hello...I'm-" I started to say.
"One of the few trained by Yoda?" she was good, "You seek magnetta?"
"Don't you see? She's one of the strongest Gray Jedi in the galaxy! They call her-" Jay stopped.
"Don't say my name."
She turned around with her arm straight out, choking Jay. She had short, medium brown hair in a bob haircut, and seemed to be draped in all black under that large velvet cloak of hers. She had a large and almost wicked, unforgettable smile.
"Stop," I said more firm than calm.
She stopped, to my surprise, and flashed her big smile as Jay fell to the floor.
"Ah yes, I'd rather take on someone with knowledge of the force."
"I'm not here to fight," I told her.
Not listening, she force-pinned me to the wall.
I shouted as my back hit the wall. I couldn't loosen her grip. I breathed heavy, and did my best to use the force and push her to the side. She hit me again, but this time to the floor. Jay ran to my side and shoved his blaster in my hand. My hand shook like a rattle, but I still aimed and shot. But, right before the bullet was about to hit the Gray Jedi, she disappeared. All was quiet for one moment until...
SHE APPEARED RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME.
Her arms reached out as she started to force-choke me. I felt all hope was lost, and tried to use my last bit of energy to make her let me go, but I didn't realize what I was doing! She started to have trouble breathing and began intensely coughing. A sudden panic came over me, which made her choking worse. She could die.A horrible feeling sprouted inside my stomach, and I suddenly couldn't handle the thought of what was happening. Though she had tried to harm me and others I care about, I just couldn't hurt her. It was at this time, I found a strength in myself I never knew before. The strength to regain my strength. The strength to let go.
The Gray Jedi fell to the floor, gasping. I soon knew what I had to do. I approached her and held out my hand to help her up. Her eyes widened, as she took my hand and stood up. I grinned. What I had to do was not fight, I realized, but make peace...
"Do you mind helping us? You would be great assistance-" I began to say.
"I know I would," she interrupted, "And look," she nodded her head toward the crystal on my wrist and my jaw dropped open.
It was glowing! Glowing bright! A bright silverish-white light. We all watched and waited for it to change into the lightsaber color I would wield. But, it didn't change.
"You're realization of peace and harmony before violence, has led your crystal to glow. And a beautiful silver lightsaber crystal is the outcome."
Theo and Jay just stood there in awe. R12 rolled backwards, seeming taken aback. I looked up at the Gray Jedi, wondering how she knew.
"My name is of no importance, but my students call me ONI," she smiled.
"Student?" I was puzzled.
"Yoda led you to me, so I could continue your training and join you on your journey."
I looked up to see Yoda's force ghost watching over me, and give me a nod of approval. I smiled at him, as a tear ran down my cheek. I turned back to ONI, with a big smile still stuck on my face and gave her a tight hug.
"Now, now, Padawan..." she said trying to be serious, but I couldn't help it. Master Yoda had set me up with my destiny.
"Oh uh, ONI? How 'bout the magnetta for the Blazer?" Jay added, with his usual sly grin.
ONI shrugged, and then force-threw the box of magnetta at him.
"Thanks!" He huffed, as it knocked him to the floor.
"Ready to get going, now that this just happened?" Theo asked everyone.
"Yes. Just one question, ONI?" I inquired.
"Anything."
"My lightsaber crystal...it's silver because...?"
"You are calm with the force, and regardless of who you use it against, Dark side or Light, you use peace as your weapon. Bringing balance is your greatest strength," ONI explained to me.
"But, most great Jedi get sabers of color...does this mean-" I stopped myself from saying such a thing.
"You will be a Jedi, young Padawan. This saber color is unique, beautiful, and powerful."
ONI pushed passed me, as if she were done speaking, and instructed Jay to lead us to his ship. As Theo, Jay, and R12 headed in front of ONI and I, she whispered to me.
"If there is anything I must teach you during your training, Padawan, it is that you must learn to see things in a new light."
And with that, she disappeared.
OK. So that's all for now...
But, I hope you guys liked ONI because she'll be sticking around for a while. And by a while, I mean forever?
Well, we'll just have to see!
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