Hiccup and Dagur stood before the Jedi High Council. It was rare for the Council to fully gather with the clone wars still raging on. But with everyone present they were eager to hear about the two Knights' encounter with the Sith apprentice. The twelve masters listened on intently, asking the occasional question as Hiccup recounted he and Dagur's duel with the Sith.
The twelve Masters consisted of Grandmaster Oogway, the strange, centuries old, and wise Jedi Master of a turtle like species. Beside him was his former apprentice Shifu. To his other side was Master North. The other Master on the council consisted of Berkian Jedi Master Valka, Togruta Master Pa'oka, Tholothian Master Tiana, Master Aurora,Master Ronin, Master Pabbie, Cathar Master Simba, Zabrak Master Eith, and Fosh Master Crane.
"And that about sums it up Masters," Hiccup finished. The masters exchanged glances as they took in this new information.
"And who was it that defeated the apprentice?" Oogway asked curiously.
Hiccup shifted awkwardly. "Its of no importance Masters. All that matters is that he was dealt with," Hiccup said with a shrug. Oogway stared at him, waiting for an answer. In the end Hiccup suppressed a sigh. "Well I suppose I was the one who struck the finishing blow. But only because Dagur and I were working together," Hiccup said. He wanted to include Dagur as much as possible. He didn't want or deserve all the glory for their victory.
Oogway nodded. "Thank you and congratulations young Knights. You have both struck a major blow to the mysterious Sith Master. And have brought the war to an end much sooner," Oogway said. With that the Knights were dismissed. Leaving the masters to talk.
"This is very good. With his apprentice gone the Master will likely come out of hiding to find a replacement. And there a chance he may slip up," Pa'oka pointed out. There were murmurs of agreement.
"Did anyone get a feel of Dagur during the debriefing?" Ronin asked. They all looked to him with arched brows. "That boy...he worries me. He's driven. But maybe a little too driven if you get my meaning."
The other masters exchanged looks. It was true. Dagur's drives and style of command were highly aggressive. It was no secret that Dagur like to use his power. And he was constantly striving to get stronger and stronger still.
"Perhaps we should speak of lighter news," Oogway said to change the subject. "Like young Hiccup. The boy has become quite strong. To defeat a Sith Lord as such a young age is most impressive."
"Indeed Master Oogway. Perhaps we should begin considering making Hiccup a master soon," Aurora suggested.
"It takes more than power to be a Jedi Master," Shifu pointed out.
"It also takes a sufficient knowledge of the Force. Which I believe Hiccup has shown in the creation of his own techniques," Ronin pointed out.
"I disagree." Everyone looked in surprise to the speaker. And they stopped on Master Valka. Hiccup's own mother. "Speaking as his mother, it would make me proud to have Hiccup become a Master at such a young age. Truly it would be an honor," she began. "But as a Master I believe he's too young. Too reckless. Too rash," she argued
Oogway stroked his chin in thought. "Perhaps you are right Master Valka. Maybe in a few years, when he has done a little more growing," he said with a nod.
"Perhaps we can assign him a Padawan learner," Tiana proposed. They all thought about it. To be assigned a Padawan could prove beneficial to Hiccup's maturation. When one was in charge of another's growth they had to act more carefully.
"And what about young Knight, Elsa," Po'aka pointed out. "She's shown sufficient knowledge in the creation of her Force ice techniques. Not to mention she always acts and proceeds with caution and tact."
There was more discussion on the young Knights. In the end it was decided that they both had some more growing to do before the doors to Master rank should be opened to them.
After the meeting with the masters Dagur went into the city. He went to the lower districts, filled with crime and scum. He found two muggers that were unfortunate enough to catch him in his foul mood. And though they surrendered as soon as they saw he was Jedi...well at least the city wouldn't have to worry about two more muggers.
Dagur preferred his way. His way dealt with problems. His way got the job done. His way was better. But of course the Masters would never see it that 'd tell him he wasn't upholding the code and blah blah blah. Who cared.
As Dagur continued to walk along he felt he was being followed. He stopped, looking around and scanning the area with the Force. And as he'd thought he felt a presence. He looked to his left and down a dark alleyway. The presence felt familiar somehow. He drew his lightsaber and activated it. He pointed the blue blade down the alley.
"Come out! I am a Jedi! I wield great power and I order you to show yourself!" he commanded.
From the darkness he heard deep throaty laughter. He glared into the darkness as a figure emerged. Tall and hulking with a dark cloak that hid his identity.
"Little Jedi. So proud of your power. You have no real understanding of what it truly means to be powerful."
Dagur's narrowed his eyes. "And what would you know of power old man?! I am a Jedi. Nothing is beyond my power," he snarled.
The man chuckled once again. And from beneath his cloak he produced a metal object. "Shall I show you what it means to be truly strong Jedi?" And suddenly a red blade of plasma sprang out from the object in his hands. Dagur realized it was a lightclub. A larger version of a lightsaber.
And he realized why the man's presence was familiar. He felt like the apprentice. He was a Sith. He was the master.
Dagur smiled wickedly. Finally he could redeem himself and kill a Sith. And this time no one would steal his glory. And after the Master's death the Council would praise his very name.
With a battle cry Dagur charged. Intent on killing the Sith foolish enough to stand against him.
The beginning of Dagur's descent to the dark side. It all begins with the lust for power.
On another note, I've written up the next three chapters of the star wars story. And I finally explained what the book of dragons is and the eplanation with Hiccup's eyes. Oh I'm so tempted to post them now. But I said two weeks, so two weeks it is.