A/N: A summer of torment and no ties to Star Wars to be made along the way, I'm glad to be back, so to all those out there who actually read this story before; consider that you're in or a treat. A new revival and a certainly refueled imagination on my part, I will be turning more chapters out on a regular basis. So prepare to enjoy it once more if you did before.

Now without further adieu, the thrilling second part to the Trials of Seti.

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Chapter3: Trials of Seti, Part II

Given that same morning of passage, it seemed to help curb Seti's understanding of the moment; his Master Yoda made it clear that he would lead the battle against the pirates; should one take place. It pleased Yoda to see that his padawan was so faithful to the side of peace as long as it was possible, but there was a time when a jedi must know their time to draw their lightsaber in defense; it was the first focus that Master Yoda often tested in young Seti, to ensure that the padawan had maintained every lesson that he put forth. It was enough on Seti's part as an effort, to push forth his wishes of peace through his actions and to hopefully come unto a good solution.

Given the heads up by the Jedi Council, it seemed that things were as predicted, as Yoda prepared Seti with some last minute words of wisdom and some visible half hour of training; the Master and his Padawan soon were underway of their search for the pirates. While Yoda had been sure that the planet had very little residents there, it didn't yet mean that this was beyond the right for those people to continue to live in peace. The pirates in the region were familiar to Yoda, since he knew they and the people of the system didn't appreciate being pillaged and having to live in fear.

Yet still, the Republic hadn't managed to secure any tactical data on the pirates, not the size of their force or their base of operations. It was finally taken up by the Jedi, to maintain order in the area of space that several masters were dispatched to the planets; in order to face the pirates down and to hopefully draw out the information that was needed to strike at the heart of this pirating threat in the region. While all of this information wasn't present to master Yoda, it was more a natural understanding of the situation that led Yoda to make such a decision as he had, there was one thought clear in his mind however now; this would be Seti's first clear trial of combat of facing an enemy that would be intent on robbing and killing if it suited their wish of the moment.

"My Padawan, I have but one request of you; different as you are from many your age, you maintain this innocence and light. My wish is that you keep this light as a truth, remember it always you must; save you from the Dark side it will." Those words spoken in a need to see his padawan still holding onto one thing that he saw as a defining trait to Seti, something that would serve him in life as a Jedi knight should he pass the Cloister of Trials in the future ahead of him.

For a moment Ru was a little puzzled by his master's words, though he had understood it well enough; this didn't change the fact that Seti took some moments before he smiled down at his master and gave a gentle nod to the request.

"I can never lose a light that has been sewn unto my very foundation of beliefs, but as you ask Master so shall I always retain it." While Seti's words were very poetic in nature, it spoke that he would; as he always had up to this point take his master's words straight to heart.

"Very good, my padawan; glad you make me with light so pure." A feeling that was usually considered one to be watched carefully, however the legendary master had never let one feeling grow to the point of danger; with his understanding and careful control of the emotions, a little happiness at his student's growth was something that he allowed himself to feel.

While the words and the silent moment had passed between padawan and master, the two had traversed the distance from their far off encampment in the badlands/mountain region of the planet and moved their way into the nearest village to them. It was due to some haste on Master Yoda's effort that had both of them reach the village at this key time; the looming dust cloud in the distance had shown the decently equipped pirates, who approached on numerous land speeders and transports of a kind suited for the dry and rocky landscape.

Master Yoda moved first ahead of his taller padawan, leading him to confront the marauding space pirates before they entered the village; he looked back to Seti, who gave him an understanding nod. That look meant not to take action, unless it was absolutely necessary; diplomacy came first if it were possible, even when the other party were pirates who often retorted with aggression to respond to narrowly anything verbally spoken.

The stage was set and the little drama would play itself out now; as the pirates found themselves stopped, as Yoda intently used the force to will their minds to focus on them first. The pirates surrounded both master and padawan, eyes focused on their quarry; which obviously was the presence of the well known jedi.

"Well look at what we have here boys, we've got ourselves some imperial dogs who've lost their way and found this backwater planet that we frequent; you jedi should know better than to come out here. We don't take kindly to trespassers out here." His tone was what was expected of a Rogue Commander, condescending and speaking as if he understood everything about the situation that was now unfolding.

"Attack these people you will not, leave you will at once." Yoda's words were very simple and clear, there was nothing in his voice that spoke of anything short; a very simple command that was coming from him, it didn't seem that he left anything to question there.

"Leave now hmm? Do you think that we're going to leave when we just got here? We just came to say hi to some old friends. Now we're going to give you an ultimatum too Jedi." At this point, blasters were drawn and various weapons rose amongst the numerous pirates.

"Hand over all of your valuables and leave or we crack your skulls and let you join those of the population who usually resist us; sending you to 'join' your precious force in hell." The pirate obviously had skewed views about the Force and what it all meant; but it was at this critical moment that decisions were made.

In that single moment, with a single signal from his master; both padawan and master used the simple maneuver in the force push, both moving to cover a 180 degree angle on both of their partners, clearing away the acting pirates with the maneuver before drawing their prospective lightsabers.

"Disarm and disable, young Seti." The words no doubt had made their point, for as soon as the blaster fire had come upon them; both took to the initial action without wasting a moment.

However the pirates were quick to notice who the master was when the two spoke, so the majority of the pirates attempted to cut Yoda's support off from his padawan; by concentrating their fire upon Seti in hopes to drive him off.

This maneuver failed almost immediately in this regard, since Seti's constant practice under the efforts of being blinded by a makeshift tie around his eyes (since a blaster helmet was too large for the draconian's head); he persisted with the use of his saber in that regard, but also gathered that he might be able to use some of his evolutionary gains to his advantage.

Seti flat out used his tail to block several shots and sent that tail into the stomachs of three of the closest pirates on his left flank; turning slightly to the right and waving his hand, in that motion he managed to force another four pirates to the floor.

Even though Seti managed to put down those four other pirates that had been at his front and Master Yoda's back, he was least to say amazed that his master had put down not only the majority of the attack pirate force (about 16 pirates there), but also disarmed and had the Pirate commander disabled.

"Now, to your ship you will return, and wait you will for the Republic patrol; or dictate kindly upon your fates I will not." Not a threat so much as it was an actual case in point.

It was just fortunate that the jedi had already contacted the Republic outpost in this area; at least this group of pirates would be picked up relatively soon. And even though the issue was dealt with quickly, it was still to date Seti's first actual conflict with an enemy in this manner and thus something that had been a kind of prideful moment for him. He was just happy that he made a difference here and kept matters quiet.

Though he emerged from his memories after waiting with his master about 20 minutes or so, waiting for the patrol to land and secure the Pirate ship and the crew; it seemed that Yoda had wanted to address his padawan about something and that was enough to excite Seti somewhat; he did want to know how he did on his first encounter with a hostile party.

"Well that was handled my young padawan, glad I am with your progress here; disarmed and disabled did you do well." The words of approval had brought a smile to Seti's face, it did amaze Yoda that a padawan such as Seti was so easily pleased; from a proud people and a distinguished background that his father seemed to have, Yoda surmised that Seti took after his mother in that regard to accomplishments.

Seti looked back to the village and felt a blooming pride growing within him; this was a very successful time that they'd had out, even though the training for the day hadn't been undergone; it became clear to him that a major step for him had come to pass. 'So fate had this in store for me? What a moment in time that has come to pass! I was able to put my teachings into serious actions.' To this moment Seti still didn't question why he'd never put into action before this.

However as Yoda noted his padawan's thoughts working at the moment, he took the time to address the council directly; about a particular concern that had in fact; kept Yoda from taking Seti onto any missions, be they big or small. It was more that the council wasn't quite so trusting with the usual nature of Seti's people.

"Passed this trial young Seti has, kindness and light illuminate his heart. Much potential there is I sense within him, ready for a true mission he now is." These words were spoken with distinction, coming from Yoda to put forth such praise in the Ithian dragon that many perceived might be too violent by nature, too aggressive to apply to anything short of the Jedi Temple Brutes.

The boy's large size and overall initial feelings had made him perfect to be one allowed to make use of his emotions, to have his own body encouraged to grow in power; so that he could use the power of his physical mass and the great force itself to make him a fierce defensive warrior. It was guessed that he was one to be perfect in that particular regard, it had been decided however by Yoda's final word; Seti had a different future ahead of him.

What Yoda had just done for his padawan's path in the light had been traced for the ages to come ahead of his path by judgment there; Yoda had for a moment gotten a glimpse of his student's future…a being standing in light with two sabers disarming someone. The thought made him question things for just a moment, he had not seen anything that he could directly decipher; but he did feel the moment…the feelings then were what he expected of Seti, serenity which was held wielded by his skill to disarm that shadow silhouette he saw of one defeated.

--Back at the hut--

The day had passed under the light of focusing on the moment, what the two had done while disarming the pirates; Yoda had informed Seti that they would taking a mission soon, but had not told his padawan of his request to the council, this mission which would allow young Seti to see if the near three years put towards his training was going to be enough to see if he was worthy of the cloisters; those that would grant him Knighthood if he passed successfully through the heaviness of its many burdens.

Meanwhile Seti was focusing on the events that had passed them, facing the pirates had been the first actual life-threatening action that he'd seen aside from his actual saber combat with his Master Yoda. While he knew he was showing improvement in the combat, today was the first time that he put effort and the belief in his own skill to survive against those pirates; it made his heart race in that way, the excitement was unlike anything he'd felt. While he knew to meditate on peace and serenity, his mind was slightly clouded by the question of that excitement and whether it was a safe thing to enjoy as he knew he did inside.

"Padawan, clouded with question your mind is, tell me this is what troubles you?" the question was clear to Seti, requesting from his companion/trainee what it was that was bothering him at the moment, a question that seemed to be big for the moment. He could read it simply, but it was easier to hear if his padawan would willingly give forth the information.

"Yes Master, it's my enjoyment of the battle…I was excited to deflect those shots and having been able to draw my lightsaber against the rowdy pirates, even if it was to disarm and disable. I just know how excited I was and that…that I enjoyed it very much my master." He seemed to look up, those gallant orbs illuminated with curiosity as to his master's response to that.

A soft laugh came from the smaller master as he walked forward, noticing still that innocent light that shone brightly for that moment he moved in. He answered his padawan with a look of slight amusement there, was he truly so innocent about even combat?

"That thrill you have not enjoyed before have you?" the second question came, to answer to the first dependent upon his answer to the query.

"Wrestling with my brother and sisters as I grew up, though it was more of fun and less excitement of this kind master Yoda; this magnitude of enjoyment was much greater." The young Ithian said with a smile, it was common for young drakes to wrestle and play fight; but never to anything of what he'd done today.

Once more this answer denoted a level of innocence that was still there and once more, the master was impressed with the fact that Seti, for someone of his size and imposing form wasn't an aggressor and certainly avoided combat first; even if it was what Ithian Mountain Dragons tended to resort to.

"Uncommon to feel this is not to feel young Seti, thrill of the battle comes commonly to all jedi in battle; dictate how you fight it can, determine your survival it may as well. Let this engulf you, you should not however young padawan; enjoy it you may to a level, but take control of you…that you should not allow." The words of caution were spoken by the master, for people who lusted for battle did drift towards the dark side with such thoughts.

These thoughts were of a common knowledge to most Jedi and in this capacity was also something that could be directly accepted by Seti with no question; now the only thing that Seti decided he might finally do would be to meditate on those actions that had passed and then rest more so; he knew that he had a lot to give to the universe in such a case as this.

"Light the way you shall for many jedi young Ru Seti, faith in your light you should have; forget that light you should not for protect you it will, from the dark side." These last words spoken to the young drake before master Yoda had turned to leave the room.

He left his padawan to meditate and reflect upon the uses of his combat and his disarming pirates for the first time in his career as a Jedi, he was also beginning to wonder; would it be useful to make use of his evolutionary traits? He did have…least to say a rather well formed advantage that he'd used during the battle, the instinct there along with his skills.

It was more like a dream to Seti come true and he hoped to make use of his skills again, to make his master proud of their training and that it hadn't gone to waste; little did he know what kind of exposure he'd be getting and soon. It would be in little to no time, that they'd be neck deep in another mission and there would be Seti's chance to shine; it was coming soon…and by the end of the week, Seti would be within it once more.

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The first trial of Ru Seti has been complete, perhaps small in its own way; but it offers a serious change within him something that will grow into much more later on, I hope you enjoyed this chapter; and for Seti's next trial upon him, it will be his first mission.

A way for testing his skill and seeing if he is already worthy of the trials after just 2 years and 10 months with master Yoda, Seti doesn't believe he's ready and the council is willing it here for that to be tested; what will be proved in his first real mission? Wait and see in the next chapter.

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Until the next time, adieu

-Quentix