AN: Sorry about the big lag in updates guys, life has been pretty hectic. I had the SAT this past Saturday and I'm sort of looking for a girlfriend…and I fail at it. Anyway! Here's a new chap!
Chapter 8Luke blanched when he saw Mace. The boy said, "I uh…uh…found my lightsaber." Windu raised and eyebrow and said, "You lost your lightsaber?" Luke said quickly, "In the room. In here, but I found it." Windu said, "Right. So this has nothing to do with that girl just leaving your room. If you say so." He continued, "We will discuss the danger of attachments later. Now, however, I wish to speak to you about your experience on Hoth. You used the dark side to defeat a Sith." Luke hung his head and said quietly, "I am sorry, Master. It was a mistake, I felt so…" Mace said, "Angry? Frustrated? Yes, that is the power of the dark side, it works through your emotions, something that we all have. What drove you to anger?" Luke said, "That Sith…he cut off Aellara's hand. He didn't even have the courage to strike her face-to-face, so he threw his lightsaber. I just felt so mad at how much of a coward he was." Mace sat down and looked Luke in his blue eyes. He said, "The Sith are nothing but evil. They may have had a purpose once but since Palpatine fell they revel simply in death and destruction. They have no sense of chivalry or bravery, only anger and hate for the Light." Luke said, "I understand Master. But I just felt so strong with that anger coursing through me! I parried every swing and I killed him with lightning stroke." Mace said, "I know the power that you feel. You can still use your emotion on the light. Channel your anger into a positive outlet. Feel the everlasting force floating through all things and even anger can be used for good." Luke sat in awe of Master Windu. The old man continued, "There is a form of lightsaber skill called Vapaad, or Form 7." Luke said, "I read that in the archives! Jedi forbid that form for use. Only one Jedi in history has been able to use it without falling to the Dark Side." Luke searched his memory and then said, "You!" Mace smiled and said, "Yes. I use Vapaad. I channel my anger into a positive outlet; into helping the good and fighting for the light. I feel you may be able to learn that way. It is very tough training, and much meditating is required. Are you willing to take the challenge? This will mean you will become my apprentice and no longer Anakin's."
Leia left from the council meeting and hurried out of the Temple. She caught a passing SpeederTaxi to the Coruscant Senate building. Positively running, she flew down the hallways and soon made it to her mother's office where a security droid stopped her. It said, "Declare yourself and reason for your visit." Leia gasped for breath and clutched her side. She said, "I…am…Leia…Skywalker…here…to see my mother…Senator Padme Amidala Skywalker!" The droid made a beeping noise and stepped to the side. Leia pushed the door open and collapsed into a plush chair in front of her mother's massive mahogany desk. Padme said, "Leia! What brings you here? Why are you out of breath?" Leia calmed her breathing and said, "I have so much stuff to tell you Mom!" Padme rose and closed her door. She then pressed a button on her desk communicator, switching it to route all callers to her away message automatically. Padme said, "Go on." Leia took a deep breath and said, "Well, Shaak Ti, you know the Jedi Master, invited me to sit with her on the Council. Also, Dad and Luke got back from Hoth and they brought a girl with her, she looks about sixteen. Her name is Aellara I believe. Also, Luke used the Dark Side to-" Padme said, "Wait! What's this about the Dark Side?!" Leia said, "Luke used the Dark Side to kill a Sith guard!" Padme stood up so fast her desk shuddered. She said, "Why? I must speak to Anakin about this! Luke will have to be trained more before he can be sent on missions! I TOLD Anakin not to take him!" Leia sad, "Really?" Padme silenced her daughter and punched several keys on her communicator. A hologram of Anakin appeared and it smiled. Anakin said, "Hey honey! I've been meaning to call you, I've just been busy with…" Anakin's smile faded when he saw Padme's face. He said, "What's wrong Padme?" Padme said, "Leia told me that Luke used the Dark Side to kill a Sith guard? What the stars is this Anakin?" Anakin said, "Padme, I think it best to discuss this in person. I can more accurately explain the situation." Padme slammed a finger on the desk and said, "No Anakin Skywalker, you will explain this now! I can't have my son turning to the Dark Side! Not after I almost lost you…" Anakin said, "There was a girl…named Aellara. She sent a message to the Council requesting Jedi aid. We thought it was a routine help clear a forest or something. Turned out there was a massive Sith catacomb-base that stretched for miles beneath the planet. We engaged one Sith guard but he committed suicide before we could get any information. The second Sith guard cut off Aellara's hand and Luke attacked him for revenge. I believe he may…like her." Padme sighed in relief and said, "I thought he was turned by a Sith. Okay, well come home tonight and we will discuss it more." Padme ended the communication and put her head in her hands. She didn't want to imagine what Luke would do if he turned. She couldn't imagine.
