New Master
The holograph shrunk into nothing as well as the blue outlined Master Plo. Your heart raced at the idea of becoming a Padawan. Never did you think during this war that you could even be considered as a Padawan. Then just now Master Koon spoke via call to inform you of your new Master to be.
There was a ping from the main room causing you to drop the undershirt you were folding to put into the designated place, and walk to the source. Somebody was calling you from your room holopad. Expecting Grandmaster Yoda to call you as planned earlier for lightsaber critique, it was a surprise to be looking at a blue hued Kel Dor. "Greetings young one" you took note of the small hint of exhaustion as he bowed his head slightly. "Master Plo," you bowed deeper, "I was not expecting you to call at this time of day, has something happened ?" He chuckled, you lose the tenseness in your shoulders at the worry of the random call. "Nothing bad at all. I was calling to relay some good news to you." He crossed his arms as you pondered at what news could possibly be good in these times. "I called you today to be the first one to see you as a Padawan" Your eyes widened with surprise. A-a Padawan it never crossed your mind that you could be one at this time. You looked up to the master, "A Padawan, Master ?" your voice was full of disbelief. He chuckled again, "I expected you to be more surprised ! Especially a Padawan to Obiwan Kenobi." You thought your eyes couldn't go wider but the next seconds proved wrong. " Kenobi ?!" Without thinking you shouted out of shock. It took your mind a couple seconds to calm down, not that Master Plo was helping by laughing at your shock. "I'm sorry Master" He waved a hand dismissively, "Don't be a young one. If it wasn't for the majority vote of the council, I could have been your new Master, but I guess Kenobi exceeds even my skills when it comes to being a Master for you in the eyes of them." Folding his arms, he looked over out of frame seeming like a small child not getting his way. A smile formed on your lips. Plo Koon was one of the Masters you considered to be close to. Once Kit Fisto brought you back from your homeplanet you were taken to the side by Master Plo once old enough to start talking. "I assure you Kenobi will be a great Master for you. Just don't take on that sass from him." You laughed, along with the hologram next to you. "I am honored to have Master Kenobi. Thank you for the news. When does Master Kenobi want me to meet him ?"
Master Koon rubbed the back of his head slowly, and you squint your eyes a bit. "He does not know I am coming ?" You ask without needing an answer. How do they appoint a Master without them knowing? You were confused and prompted Master Koon to continue. "You will board the next shipment of reinforcements for Obiwan and his men to the planet of Hervia. There you will be acquainted with your new master as well as his men. I hope you have the best travels, and I am glad you have made it to your Padawan years young one. Till then." You bowed down again and there was a small nod from Master Koon.
You couldn't believe it ! A Padawan ! And to Master Kenobi! Your mind was racing with what to do. Running to the door you flung it open to start heading to the ship. Speed walking by many of your fellow classmates with a grin flung on your face, some would move out of your way, others would stop and stare at you. But you didn't care, the only thing on your mind was getting to the ship and getting to your Master. It was only a couple of seconds that passed when you stopped dead in your tracks causing you to tumble into the nearing person. "Kriff!" The word flung out of your mouth without any thought. The two of you went crashing to the ground and both landed on the ground side by side. You stirred a bit looking up at the freakishly tall temple ceilings then whisky brown eyes came into view. The light that occupied the temple shined through the brown eyes, making them look creamy and unrealistic. Looking at the rest of the boys features you realized he was quite attractive. His hair fell by his head as he peered down at you, his facial features were suited for a model. "Uh, Um, are you okay ? I didn't see yo-" Before he can finish you snapped upwards in a moment of panic at the fact he was actually speaking.
"Aughhg'' the boy's head went backwards as you raced your hand to your forehead. Looking down, a small drop of red substance hit the beige colored floor, expanding a little and sinking into the small crevices of the floor. It took you till the third drop to finally look up to the boy holding his nose to keep the blood from spilling over. He was standing at this point now prompting you to get to your feet as well. Your left foot aches once you stood probably from the impact of the fall and you took note to get it checked out by one of the medic droids on board the transit. Putting most of your weight on the right foot, you quickly bowed to the boy in an attempt to lessen his potential anger. But you felt no anger or irritation in the force. In fact you felt nothing coming from this boy, the air around him seemed to be empty. This confused you as you could usually feel something whether it be happiness or just a color thrown at you. His eyes now trained on you as you stood. Looking into them for more reassurance but was left with the same feeling. This boy had nothing radiating off him. Although confused you continued with your apology "I'm sorry, I should have paid more attention to where I was going." Small snickers from your left made you bow your head in embarrassment even more. Maker, you were gonna be teased about this once you came back. "Uh it's all good. I should apologize as well. I didn't know where I was going and well, I didn't see you either. Can you get me to a medical center ?" He moved his hand out in gesture but quickly retreated it back as more blood fell to the ground covering most of his face once again. You almost forgot about his bloody nose despite being right in front of you. Then your mind went racing again. You got to get to a medical official quick and right away. Maker you always mess things up, whether it be just walking down the temple halls to talking to higher officials. Grabbing the boy's arm that was still attached to his face, you started to move him towards the medic center. "This way, it's not that far''. You couldn't imagine the two of you looking anything far off from a drunkard, as the boy next to you was having trouble walking from looking upwards and his vision slightly blocked from his hands and you were limping from the now increasing pain on your left foot. Now noticing the looks you were being given by the small groups that passed by made you lower your head once again hoping you could just go through the next door and hope it would take you to your destination. You knew you couldn't though so you trotted along, glancing up at the boy to see his condition but mostly to do something else that wasn't glancing at the floor or searching for an escape. Other than the small gestures, there wasn't much spoken between the two of you. Which was good for you, as you didn't think you could hold a normal conversation with how fast your mind was racing right now from embarrassment to self blaming and to self reassurance all on a loop. Finally the entrance to the medic center was seen and you quickened your pace even though your foot was aching for you to stop. The beige walls turned to a dark grey as two of you walked through the rounded entrance. A droid came almost instantly once you were in, stepping back in shock at how much blood was in the poor boy's hands and the whole mess in general. It was a 2-1B medical droid. You just called them by their most common name meddroids. Seeing the grey metal move towards you closer you waved your hand in disapproval. "We do not need your services. It is but a minor injury. Thank you." The meddroids were needed for more heavy injuries than just a common nose bleed. The boy looked down at you in confusion and you just looked back at the droid. It stopped in its track and pointed it's hand towards a small bed in the corner and not that long after the boy occupied it.
Much to your disagreement a female nurse by the name of Grenda took you to another bed in the same area to look at your foot. You cursed yourself for coming into the room with a limp. It didn't matter though, you would have to stay to see if the boy was alright anyways, so the small checkup may just save some time and potential boredom. But still your thoughts were clouded on how you will miss the take off. Looking across the room you saw the boy, his head being held up by the male nurse that was tending to him. Your lips tugged upwards. The blood was gone from what you can see, but replaced by white material that just made him look ridiculous. Doesn't help that the nurse looked annoyed at him as well. You'll just have to wait till later to join Master Kenobi. You concentrated and you could feel the irritation from the nurse, the feeling passed by you like a whisper. But as you concentrated even more you could not feel the boy's signature in the force. You would bring this up with a master when you had the chance. The boy glanced at you and you had never turned your head so fast in your life. Lowering your head you stared at the ground, hoping the moment would pass by without a second thought. You saw the white bandage that was wrapped tightly around your foot. Two white shoes came into view, the nurse unknowingly breaking the internal awkward tension you created for yourself. "Alright, just don't go jumping off any buildings and you'll be fine. And your friend over there he's free to go as well. Just take those sponge towels out of his nose before you leave." Standing up you gave a small nod to the nurse. "Thank you for the help for both me and him" She smiled and walked off to another youngling who seemed to have a nasty cut on the top of his shoulder. The idea of having to converse with someone you caused harm and embarrassment to was getting to you. None the less you walked over to him. He didn't take notice of your presence as his head was now leaned back on the black bars that held the bed together. You were tempted just to leave while you had the chance. To run through those doors and never bring up this moment even when dead. But he started to stir and your chances of running away to the ship were gone once you made eye contact. "Are you okay?" He smiled a little and moved so he was now resting on his arms. "I should be asking you that."
"Considering the circumstances'' You took in his face for a minute, blood soaked sponge towels and slightly bruised nose, "You have the worst damage. I am fine though, thank you for asking." He pouted his bottom lip into an amused face. It took you a moment to realize you knew this face, it was familiar enough to bring your brain into life as it searched every place you've been and the people you met. Then big billboards came into view, out in the Coruscant City on those rare field trips you get when you were in Master yoda's class. It was slightly younger but no doubt had the same brown eyes, and the same, if only slightly discolored now, nose. Words surrounded the boy's stilled smiling face, too excited about the actual trip you never remembered those words. But you did know who was in front of you, and you knew who was on the billboard that so many airspeeders passed by.
This was Senator Brythis's son, Creaon Brythis.
You took a breath of anticipation. You just headbutted a Senator's son and the next coming in line for the position. If you wanted to run away before all those thoughts were outcasted. You were content with just letting the ground open up and take you away. A question spun around your head, what was the Senator's son doing in the temple. There were no debates held currently and there was no word of any guest coming either. "Well, I'm glad you're doing fine. I'm well too if you disregard the lectures I was getting from the nurse." laughing at his own joke, you smiled. At least you wouldn't have to get any lectures from anyone about headbutting a Brythis. "I was told we could leave once we remove the material from your nose" He went to touch the material as if he just remembered it was there. "Oh, that's grand. I have somewhere I need to be'' nodding in agreement you remember you still have to board the ship in a little while. He started to remove the white material from his nose and it came out with a clump of clotted blood. Ewww. Your nose scrunched up subconsciously at the sight and he threw the cloth on the silver plate on the table next to him. Creaon started pulling at the other one and you turned your head and looked at the door. You did not need to see that again. "If you're ready I am." looking back at Creaon you decided to ask if it was him just in case you hit your head too hard earlier. "The one and only. I guess you know me now. Can I have the honor of knowing you ?" he knew his way around his words that's for sure. But that's to be expected of a soon to be Senator. About to answer the question you were interrupted by one of your younger classmates. "There you are! I've been told your ship is about to leave. You need to come quickly." Your mind jumped as you almost forgot you had a ship to leave on. Maker, you almost forgot about your new Master at the whole ordeal. "I-I'll be right there" You started to speed walk out of the room but were only met with the next words, "I think there is a misunderstanding. Creaon Brythis is to be escorted out." Brythis looked at you confused, " are you departing the temple as well ?" For some reason you couldn't help but be a little embarrassed at the idea you seemed so determined to leave and were cut off so abruptly. "Yes, I am supposed to leave on a reinforcement ship to Hervia. I was currently on my way when we uh, collided" The youngling looked impatient but remained on the sidelines waiting for Creaon. "Reinforcements ? Hervia ? Why would you join as a reinforcement to Hervia?" Those questions never got answered as the youngling came into the conversation and demanded that Creaon should leave now or else he would not be able to join the shuttle. All you could picture is Grandmaster Yoda playfully hitting the boy on top of his head at the rude interruption and demands as he started walking out of the medical center with Brythis. "Till next time !" and then they were both gone. You stood there for a while processing everything that happened until this point. Three seconds later you bolted out the medical center, your foot throbbing at the random burst of use and the female nurse Grenda yelling back with a 'take it easy' before you turned the corner to another stretch of halls making your way to the landing bay.
It was about three hours into the trip that you started doubting yourself. For the last hours you pondered the ship, took note of the food in the kitchen, ate the food in the kitchen. Now that you think of it you probably were stress eating. Now you sat on one of the small benches found every other space along the hallway of the ship. Your mind was betraying you at any idea. If Master Kenobi didn't know he was getting a Padawan, did he even want one to begin with? Even with that aside, were you good enough to be Padawan to the all famous General Kenobi. It was a lot of work to keep up with him in your mind, imagine what it would be like next to him in real life. The thought process was exhausting. Once you realized yourself that you will just have to do for the Jedi Master, your mind did not stray from the idea of walking off of the ship while hyperspeed into the vacuum called space. You sat there alone for who knows how long till heavy footsteps were heard coming down the hallway. To your knowledge only a handful of people were on board and they were the clones that were part of Master Kenobi's men. Not once did you bump into any of them while on your adventure on the ship, mostly the kitchen. In fact you were right next to the kitchen, just down the hall a little way. You've been avoiding them, as you believe you'll have the full introduction once you landed. And you honestly we're thinking way too much about your internal conflict to talk about it with someone else. You could feel their presence coming closer, the playful bantering lingering in the air. Determined to continue your ignoring habit, you stood up and started to walk to the kitchen hoping they wouldn't come in. You judged you had at least 10 seconds to escape but were quickly proved wrong once the gruff voice shouted, "Hey ! Stop right there!" Straightening out your back you turned around with your arms up innocently. There were two identical enough faces staring at you now. They even shared the same scowl as they had their blasters pointed at you. The difference was the face and hair. One was bald and had the subtle beings of a mustache and sideburns. Small patch that was his beard. The other had a whole beard, circled around his mouth and to his chin. Thick black hair was visibly different from the bald one. Their armor was white with patches of what looked to be gold at the light reflecting from the smooth and glassy floors. "Who are you?" the one with more facial hair asked, face scowling even more. Were they not notified you were to board with them ? Or was it because you ignored them the whole time they assumed you were someone else ? "I am the new Padawan to Master Kenobi"
The two scrunch their faces in confusion and looked at each other. Then the bald one spoke in a softer tone, "If you were to see Master Kenobi let alone board this ship why haven't we got any notice?" Your eyes shifted from one to another, and you saw the bald one loosened his grip on his gun a bit, unlike the other. "I uh, assumed you were notified of my presence aboard. I assure you I was requested to board"
With a small silence between the three of you, you noticed the change of feeling from caution and malice to a more confused and wary feeling. Understanding the confusion and reason for the blasters you stood with patience. "We'll notify Master Kenobi on this matter and see if you are telling the truth." the bald one spoke up. "And If you're not, don't expect to escape anytime soon" the other countered.
"I assure you Master Kenobi will not know of my coming. I was told he was unaware he would be assigned a new Padawan."
"Well how do you suppose we trust you then, huh?" the gruff voice of the meaner one left you in silence. How was I supposed to make them know I was supposed to be here? They'll just have to keep me under surveillance till we get there. "I suppose i will be under your care till we reach the destination." A scoff was echoed slightly through the empty halls. The two shifted uncomfortably and subconsciously from the idea. "Yeah that's for sure. I want your hands where I can see them at all times, you got it." you nodded as they came closer and you kept your hands at a visible place. They walked behind you and a jab at the back indicated for you to walk forward down the way they came from. Maker, why did such an important day have to be filled with such things. FIrst you interrupt Master Plo, then you make a Senator's son bleed, and now you are under 'arrest' for the next 3 hours till you reach Hervia and your new Master. With a sigh you continue on down the hallway to one of the rooms that was only a couple of strides to the control room. You were seated down on the bench inside the rather cramped room of storage supplies and the gruffier one left the room without a word. You took notice that the bald one stayed in the room and had his blaster out in his hand. This was going to be a long ride, might as well sleep while you had the chance. You looked at the man in the room and there was a moment of silent eye contact and you pointed to the bench, assuming you knew he knew what you meant and he nodded. You laid down and shut your eyes, listening to the small humming that was intensified once your ear came in contact with the cold metal. Then soon enough you were out.
You came to once a loud roar of a voice broke the silence. Blinking your eyes you saw the boxes that had metal parts written in basic galactic on the side. Moving onto your arms for a better advantage to see, you realized you were now being watched by another trooper. You couldn't tell if it was the gruffy one or if he was a completely different all together because his helmet was seated on his head, the gold, that looked more of a orange yellow now in the darker light, outlining the helmet. As you sighed at the difference in the air, more heavier to breathe then it was when you fell asleep, the clone looked at you the caution wiffed by you, just enough for you to notice he was a lot more on edge now then he was when you first saw him. You brought your legs down on the ground, groaning as you hit your left one way to hard and the aching came back like a speeder hit it. The clone noticed you reach down and grab at your bandage, pulling it tighter. He didn't take any more notice of it as he just looked towards the door when another loud roar of a voice was heard. Then the ship started to rattle, and you realized that they were landing the ship. Did you really just sleep three hours without a second thought while being held in a storage-like jail with a clone holding you captive with only a blaster. Yes, yes you did. The rattling continued, and you watched as a small box toppled over spilling its contents all over a few paces back. If the clone noticed it, he didn't care because he stood up once the rattling stopped and pointed the blaster more directly. "We've landed the ship, come with me." and you stood up once again with more anxiety and excitement than you have before. You were about to meet your new Master. Let alone it was Jedi Master Kenobi. This was going to be eventful whether good or bad. Then Master Plo's voice echoed through your head, I assure you Kenobi will be a great Master for you and you decided it will be great. But that didn't stop you from being anxious of the first meeting. The clone let you slip through the door first and you looked out to your right and saw boxes being loaded out of the room opposite of the command room. "Keep moving" the now noticeable voice from everywhere told you. There was a hiss as you got closer to the opening of the ship. Voices telling others to quickly go down the ramp, or to hold onto it tighter or better grew loader. Then there was one voice that was not so much the same as the others. "Cody, after everything is loaded off I want you to show these men where the tents and stationed quarters are. And let them get some food, I was told by multiple that the kitchen was practically empty when they went in." You lowered your head down shamefully, knowing where all the food went. Master Kenobi's voice had an accent that just seemed to calm your nerves. Despite feeling more relaxed you were hit with the feeling of anticipation. Master Kenobi knew you were here, or at least he knew something different was aboard. The light of Hervia's atmosphere hit your eyes as you came onto the ramp, you could barely see your new Master as he stood at the end of it. Once you adjusted to the light you saw the man standing with his hands behind his back, waiting. There was still a clone behind with a blaster to your back, but you couldn't help but smile.
"Master Kenobi" was all you could blurt out as you were taken aback at how amazing he seemed in every way. His features, the way he stood, the authority he carried just by standing there. He was staring at you as you came down the ramp, as well as the clone next to him, assumed to be Cody, his helmet sat between his torso and his arm. "Hello there young one, who might you be?" he shot a charming smile at you and you couldn't help but be a little flustered at the gesture. He waved his hand at the trooper behind you and you no longer could feel the presence of the blaster and saw the man walk from behind you to next to your Master. Returning a warm smile to him the next words changed your life forever.
"I am y/n l/n, your new Padawan"
Added scene:
"Hmmmm, tell Kenobi of his new padawan, did we ?" Yoda's voice picked up the silence, muffin in hand.
Master Plo looked out the window. "Master Plo, I do hope that you at least notified the aircraft that y/n was to join them" Mace Windu's voice was more accusing than Yoda's and held a sigh at the end. There was some silence before Kel Dor answered.
"It's great weather out today isn't it ?"
Sighhhhh.
"In my defense, I was baking muffins' ' Koon holds up the small pan he carried in not that long ago, Windu stares at him "okay fine, and then the oven maaay have caught fire". A couple masters snickered at that. Everyone had a muffin in hand and Yoda swiggled his way over for another. His small hand reached for the second to the last one, until Koon lightly hit it. "HMphhh, remember this, I will." and with that he swiggled his way back. "And don't tell me it wasn't worth it, I gave you two of them !" Koon pointed his finger at Windu, who in turn slowly slid the second muffin into his robe.
"Two, he has. Not fair, this is" his ears fell down slightly.
Koon gave in and threw another at the grandmaster, "You have to deal with Depa then grandmaster, I will not explain to her why she did not get two as requested" Koon put the tray down, holding the last muffin on it.
"We can request for more ! Since when !" Shaak Ti's voice rang with enthusiasm. Yoda giggled a little, "Punishment for being late, the muffin is" and looked towards the door. Billaba was visible in the next second.
Yoda started to swiggle away, "Go, I must. Important things to attend to, I have" and then he was gone.
Windu stood up as well, "Well, I have no use here. I will excuse myself as well. Oh, and enjoy your muffin Billaba" and walked out the room.
"Muffin. Singular. What happened to the other?" Koon looked out the window, and Windu's laugh was slightly audible.
There was silence between the rest of the masters, Depa was staring at Koon with the same intensity as Windu's, something she must've picked up from him.
Plo Koon smiled, "So, nice weather today, isn't it ?"