Naruto dropped to his knees panting for breath from both the physical and mental exertion.
Months have passed since his Sith training was completed, and his Jedi training began. In that time his master had been pushing the natural boundaries.
Learning to channel the power of the dark side was easy for him. Considering that the dark side itself was nothing but a lethal weapon. Learning to use the light side however, toke more of a spiritual awareness.
To find and keep your center in the heap of chaos. It was something completely unorthodox to him. Naruto was a creature of action. Someone who liked letting his feelings known. It's the very reason he was known as a knucklehead back home.
The commanding and calm voice of his master broke through his clouded thoughts.
"Again!" Revan said from his perch on the cliff.
Muttering curses under his breath. Naruto once again did a handstand reaching out with the force to levitate the surrounding rocks.
"Good." Revan said after some time seeing his appearance keeping his focus. "Now completely clear your mind. Truly reach out with the Force?"
Doing as his master instructed, Naruto took a deep calm breath before fully stretching out his senses.
Revan smiled faintly seeing his student accomplish this task. "Tell me. What do you see."
Naruto didn't answer for some time. Choosing to keep his mind on the task at hand. Soon he could feel it all around. Even off world.
"Life." He said barely above a whisper. "Harmony, compassion, love...death." Naruto's brows creased in concentration. "There's something else... I sense darkness."
"That's enough Naruto." Revan said.
Naruto immediately opened his eyes before letting himself fall on his back.
"It was the Sith Lords I felt wasn't it?" He asked staring up at the twin suns of Tython.
Revan nodded his head, though his apprentice didn't see this. "I'm afraid so. They're getting ready to make their move. Make themselves known to the Jedi."
"Are we going to help them?" Naruto asked looking at the immortal. "Isn't it time we made ourselves known? If the Sith are truly as dangerous as you say, they'll need all the help they can get." He prosisted.
Revan gazed upon his pupil with pride. He could appreciate the young warriors drive to help, and protect others. It was this very trait that gave his apprentice power.
Yet Revan still wasn't sure this was a matter they should involve themselves in. Not yet of course. The Jedi Order was basically at the senates beck and call now. He also wasn't in the mood to deal with their narrow mindedness.
Unlike their predecessors before them. This generation of council members couldn't think outside the box. But he guessed that was bound to happen when your order is no longer independent of itself.
"I don't think it would be wise." Revan voices his opinion.
This got a somewhat annoyed and confused look from his student.
"Why not? Wasn't it you who taught me that 'those with the power to act should do so?' Naruto quotes his master. It was one of the first lesson he learned when he first started training under his master.
Once again Revan was impressed. His apprentice wasn't afraid to throw his teaching back at him, or stand up for what he believed to be right.
"What about your training? You've only been learning the path of the Jedi for some months now." Revan said wondering what his heir would say this time.
"I'm not stupid master." Came the quick retort. "My Jedi training has only just started, but I'm still strong enough to rival most of the knights in the order. I also know how to switch between my light and dark side." The blonde said.
This was very true. Naruto's affinity for the Force was incredibly powerful. And though he was struggling in the Jedi way of the Force. He still had a pretty good understanding of it, that put him at knight level.
Rubbing his bearded chin slightly, Revan contemplated.
If they did this then their secrecy was at a end. But it would also mean more resources. Give Naruto a chance to connect with others around his age. It was also a chance to put what he learned to the test.
Letting lose a weary sigh, that felt as if giving away his age. Revan, spoke. "Pack your things and prepare for the journey. We make for Republic space at first light."
Naruto couldn't have looked more excited as he leaped to his feet.
By sunrise the next day both master and apprentice were on their ship with Revan, punching in the coordinates for Naboo.
"Get some rest Naruto, it'll be some time before we reach Naboo and you'll need your strength for what's to come.
Nodding in understanding the young blonde man stood from the co-pilot and went towards the back to meditate.
For reasons unknown our young hero couldn't shake the feeling that what was happening on the beautiful lush planet, was apart of a much bigger plan.