A/N Ok, this is where I really test my writing skillz. A bit of mushiness, angst and of course, a bit of Yoda Bashing. Well no, its just some good natured fun, ^.^
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Amalié was happy, almost giddy. She walked back from the hospital wing after getting her wounds from the lightsaber practice bandaged. She wanted everyone to know. Her mentor finally saw her fit to be a Jedi, a real Jedi. She forced herself to calm down, telling herself that a real Jedi doesn't go telling everyone about personal achievements. That was just plain arrogant.
"Amalié!" Obi-Wan said as he saw her pass by.
"Hello Master Obi-Wan," she said politely, walking over to the oddly secluded area where he was reading. She figured that now he was a Master, she would have to show him the respect that she showed the others.
"Please, you sound so formal," Obi-Wan said, giving his friend a smile. "How did your duel go?" Amalié gave him a blank stare. How did he know about that? she wondered.
"It went well for Mée Eydese. She won. But, Master said that I'm ready for the trials." she said, trying to hide her excitement.
"Congratulations." He said with a nod.
"Where's Anakin?" she asked, thinking that he'd like to know what was up.
"He's in a class with Master Yoda. I believe such a class will be good for him, to meet and make friends with others his age." Obi-Wan explained.
"And Master Jinn? Didn't he return with you?" Amalié asked. She was rather fond of her friend's mentor. She also felt like she owed him something after be found her in front of the Temple. She felt something, a strong disturbance in the ripples of the Force. She looked at Obi-Wan, watching the pain flash across his face. She knew what he was about to say before he could say anything.
"He's passed away. While we were in Naboo." Obi-Wan said softly, studding his friend's face. It was clouded with disbelief and shock.
"No..." Amalié whispered. "How could you say something like that? He's not! He can't be... he wouldn't just... die."
"No, it's not like that. There was a Sith, Darth Maul. We were trying to save Queen Amidala, Master and I, we fought the Sith." He paused and looked at her, as if asking if he should continue. The Force around her was calm. "There were these doors, with a laser barrier. Master made it through, but I got caught at the last one. He fought the Sith, but it got the better of him. I should have been there to help, if I had only been quicker, then maybe... then we could have killed the Sith together, not just me." It was obvious that the grief Obi-Wan felt had not yet faded.
"It wasn't your fault. Everything happens for a reason, the Force has taught me that. Master Jinn was... killed, because the Force needed him," she whispered forcefully, although she was still trying to deal with her emotions. The Jedi Code stated: There is no death, there is the Force. She felt somewhat comforted by this, but also felt like she could never repay the debt she owed Qui-Gon. She scolded herself for not meditating enough, not being able to feel his passing. She wished she could have been at the funeral. Amalié struggled to blink back tears. Everyone I care about leaves, she thought remorsefully, first Noelani, now Master Jinn, who next? Master? Obi-Wan? I can't let that happen.
"I'm sorry, Obi-Wan." She said after a long and somewhat awkward silence and gave him a sympathetic look. Obi-Wan gave her a weak smile as if to thank her. Amalié leaned toward him and weakly hugged him. She felt his arms wrap around her, returning the hug.
"It's all right." He said softly. Amalié gave him a weak smile and backed away from him. Just tehn, Anakin and a half fixed droid turned a corner and rushed toward them.
"Hi Amalié!" he said happily when he saw her, although he didn't greet Obi-Wan. Amalié smiled at the boy.
"Hi there Anakin. How was your lesson with Master Yoda?" Amalié asked.
"He smells weird." Anakin commented. Amalié burst into laughter and Obi-Wan gave him an appalled look.
"Annie!" Obi-Wan scolded, "however true that may be, it's also very rude."
"Sorry Master," Anakin said quietly.
"However true?" Amalié asked, playfully punching Obi-Wan's shoulder. "You listen to me Anakin," she grinned mischievously. "Just wait until you stand right next to him and have to smell his breath. Master Yoda may be 800 years old, but I think it's been that long since he brushed his teeth." She whispered so only Anakin and Obi-Wan could hear.
"Ew!" Anakin said. Amalié chucked at her handiwork.
"Don't listen to her Annie," Obi-Wan said, glaring at Amalié. "She doesn't know what she's talking about." Amalié shot him a dirty look, and Anakin laughed.
"You two act like siblings." He commented.
"Me, related to her?" Obi-Wan asked sounding disgusted. "I think I'd kill myself if I was."
"How tragic. You're a real pal Obi-Wan," Amalié growled, there was no masking the hurt she felt in sarcasm.
"Oh! Amalié, Master Yoda said I'd find you here with Master. He wants you to go see the Jedi Council. Something about Trials?" Anakin said, trying to remember.
"What? Really?" Amalié said, perking up. "I guess I'm late." She waved at Anakin and turned to leave. Obi-Wan grabbed her free hand, stopping her.
"Come see me before you leave?" he asked. Amalié turned to face him. She gave him a warm smile and nodded.
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Noelani sat quietly against the metal bench outside the message viewing room, her head bent to hide her eyes from the burning incandescent lights. After a few minutes wait, the door sprang open and Darth Sidious came into the hall. Immediately, Noelani stood up from the chair and bowed gracefully to her Master.
"You sent for me, Master?"
"Yes, we have received an urgent message from an mysterious planet and we believe that it was meant for you."
"For me?"
"Yes now follow me, my young apprentice, I will show it to you in private."
"As you wish, master."
Darth Sidious lead Noelani into the dark room marbleized by its circular black glass projection walls. Darth Sidious took one of the fabricated chairs held to the walls, and motioned Noelani to the main chair at the front of the black marble table. As she did do, he used the force to turn the dimmed light completely off and began running the hologram projection device in the center of the table. As is began to flicker on, you could tell it was transported from a distant planet because it became very choppy and constantly when on and off. Noelani waited patiently for the hologram to fix itself, but as it did her eyes widened.
It was like the battle her father had been in, just between two girls. As the hologram became clearer the battle was raging and every move was easily caught and sent through projection. The smaller of the two spun her lightsaber in her hand and attacked, the other had to block it backhand, leaving her front of her torso unprotected. She then spun around to intercept a blow from elder's saber. The two energy beams sizzled as they connected. As the one girl unleashed a series of blows that left them both winded, Noelani noticed the familiarity in the girl's face.
Noelani turned to Darth Sidious. "Is that Amalié, master?"
Darth Sidious smiled as he watched delight spread across his young apprentice's face. "Yes, Noelani, that is Amalié - I knew she is of great importance to you, that is why you must watch."
The young Padawans walked in a circle 'saber's still ignited, catching their breath and giving each other a stair down. The smaller made a strong attack; forcing Amalié to make technique based defense attacks against her. Noelani saw the girl leave herself open, and Amalié raised her 'saber a bit to high to deliver a blow. Amalié was quick to change positions, and aimed toward her weak spot.
"It's a trap!" said Noelani under her breath, constantly looking back towards her mentor.
The girl was able to step aside, and hit Amalié square in the back with her saber, delivering the fatal blow.
The hologram flickered off and the room was engulfed in darkness once again. Sobs echoed throughout the room, as hot tears fell from Noelani's eyes.
"Why?" she managed to choke up through her tears.
"The Jedi killed her, Noelani. Do you believe me now? Have you seen what they can do?"
"I see, master, I see."
"What are you going to do about it?"
"I'm going to kill them, kill them all!" She whispered as Darth Sidious walked her out of the room smiling silently underneath his hood. He motioned to the guard remaining motionless as he passed.
"Tell Sadie to prepare her ship, and Lord Noelani will be awaiting her arrival in the recovery corridor. Once this is done, to leave for Tatooine as soon as possible and update Noelani on her mission."
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Amalié reached out into the Force for probably the millionth time that day. It was incredibly nerve-racking to stand in front of the Jedi Council as the debated your future, and now was definitely not the time to come across as being nervous. She took a deep breath and looked around the room. There was Master Yoda, Master Adi Gallia, Master Plo Koon and Master Eeth Koth as well as her mentor. To the side of them was the senior member of the council, Mace Windu. She knew all of them from her studies, and could answer any trivia question about them. Master Windu was studying her reactions; his hands clasped together and looking ever so intimidating.
"Padawan," Master Windu said in a deep monotone, "You have heard about the missing Senator, Staflon Daal'aam. We now know that he is in residence on the planet of Tatooine. You are to go to Tatooine, alone, find Daal'aam, and bring him back, alive. Do you understand?"
"Yes Sir." Amalié said, waiting for Mace Windu to dismiss her. She noticed the worried look on her mentor's face. Amalié wondered if she doubted her abilities to complete the mission.
"High hopes, for you, we have." Yoda said, breaking her thoughts. A smile grew across Amalié's face.
"Yes Master," she said firmly, "I will not fail." Mace Windu nodded, and raised a hand to dismiss her. Amalié bowed to the Council and made her way to the door.
"May the Force be with you," Yoda said. Amalié repeated the same phrase, before leaving the chamber and closing the door behind her. A grin crossed her face.
"Now," she told herself, "now, I can prove to everyone, that I am ready to be a real Jedi."
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A/N I hope you liked this! Please R and R!
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Amalié was happy, almost giddy. She walked back from the hospital wing after getting her wounds from the lightsaber practice bandaged. She wanted everyone to know. Her mentor finally saw her fit to be a Jedi, a real Jedi. She forced herself to calm down, telling herself that a real Jedi doesn't go telling everyone about personal achievements. That was just plain arrogant.
"Amalié!" Obi-Wan said as he saw her pass by.
"Hello Master Obi-Wan," she said politely, walking over to the oddly secluded area where he was reading. She figured that now he was a Master, she would have to show him the respect that she showed the others.
"Please, you sound so formal," Obi-Wan said, giving his friend a smile. "How did your duel go?" Amalié gave him a blank stare. How did he know about that? she wondered.
"It went well for Mée Eydese. She won. But, Master said that I'm ready for the trials." she said, trying to hide her excitement.
"Congratulations." He said with a nod.
"Where's Anakin?" she asked, thinking that he'd like to know what was up.
"He's in a class with Master Yoda. I believe such a class will be good for him, to meet and make friends with others his age." Obi-Wan explained.
"And Master Jinn? Didn't he return with you?" Amalié asked. She was rather fond of her friend's mentor. She also felt like she owed him something after be found her in front of the Temple. She felt something, a strong disturbance in the ripples of the Force. She looked at Obi-Wan, watching the pain flash across his face. She knew what he was about to say before he could say anything.
"He's passed away. While we were in Naboo." Obi-Wan said softly, studding his friend's face. It was clouded with disbelief and shock.
"No..." Amalié whispered. "How could you say something like that? He's not! He can't be... he wouldn't just... die."
"No, it's not like that. There was a Sith, Darth Maul. We were trying to save Queen Amidala, Master and I, we fought the Sith." He paused and looked at her, as if asking if he should continue. The Force around her was calm. "There were these doors, with a laser barrier. Master made it through, but I got caught at the last one. He fought the Sith, but it got the better of him. I should have been there to help, if I had only been quicker, then maybe... then we could have killed the Sith together, not just me." It was obvious that the grief Obi-Wan felt had not yet faded.
"It wasn't your fault. Everything happens for a reason, the Force has taught me that. Master Jinn was... killed, because the Force needed him," she whispered forcefully, although she was still trying to deal with her emotions. The Jedi Code stated: There is no death, there is the Force. She felt somewhat comforted by this, but also felt like she could never repay the debt she owed Qui-Gon. She scolded herself for not meditating enough, not being able to feel his passing. She wished she could have been at the funeral. Amalié struggled to blink back tears. Everyone I care about leaves, she thought remorsefully, first Noelani, now Master Jinn, who next? Master? Obi-Wan? I can't let that happen.
"I'm sorry, Obi-Wan." She said after a long and somewhat awkward silence and gave him a sympathetic look. Obi-Wan gave her a weak smile as if to thank her. Amalié leaned toward him and weakly hugged him. She felt his arms wrap around her, returning the hug.
"It's all right." He said softly. Amalié gave him a weak smile and backed away from him. Just tehn, Anakin and a half fixed droid turned a corner and rushed toward them.
"Hi Amalié!" he said happily when he saw her, although he didn't greet Obi-Wan. Amalié smiled at the boy.
"Hi there Anakin. How was your lesson with Master Yoda?" Amalié asked.
"He smells weird." Anakin commented. Amalié burst into laughter and Obi-Wan gave him an appalled look.
"Annie!" Obi-Wan scolded, "however true that may be, it's also very rude."
"Sorry Master," Anakin said quietly.
"However true?" Amalié asked, playfully punching Obi-Wan's shoulder. "You listen to me Anakin," she grinned mischievously. "Just wait until you stand right next to him and have to smell his breath. Master Yoda may be 800 years old, but I think it's been that long since he brushed his teeth." She whispered so only Anakin and Obi-Wan could hear.
"Ew!" Anakin said. Amalié chucked at her handiwork.
"Don't listen to her Annie," Obi-Wan said, glaring at Amalié. "She doesn't know what she's talking about." Amalié shot him a dirty look, and Anakin laughed.
"You two act like siblings." He commented.
"Me, related to her?" Obi-Wan asked sounding disgusted. "I think I'd kill myself if I was."
"How tragic. You're a real pal Obi-Wan," Amalié growled, there was no masking the hurt she felt in sarcasm.
"Oh! Amalié, Master Yoda said I'd find you here with Master. He wants you to go see the Jedi Council. Something about Trials?" Anakin said, trying to remember.
"What? Really?" Amalié said, perking up. "I guess I'm late." She waved at Anakin and turned to leave. Obi-Wan grabbed her free hand, stopping her.
"Come see me before you leave?" he asked. Amalié turned to face him. She gave him a warm smile and nodded.
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Noelani sat quietly against the metal bench outside the message viewing room, her head bent to hide her eyes from the burning incandescent lights. After a few minutes wait, the door sprang open and Darth Sidious came into the hall. Immediately, Noelani stood up from the chair and bowed gracefully to her Master.
"You sent for me, Master?"
"Yes, we have received an urgent message from an mysterious planet and we believe that it was meant for you."
"For me?"
"Yes now follow me, my young apprentice, I will show it to you in private."
"As you wish, master."
Darth Sidious lead Noelani into the dark room marbleized by its circular black glass projection walls. Darth Sidious took one of the fabricated chairs held to the walls, and motioned Noelani to the main chair at the front of the black marble table. As she did do, he used the force to turn the dimmed light completely off and began running the hologram projection device in the center of the table. As is began to flicker on, you could tell it was transported from a distant planet because it became very choppy and constantly when on and off. Noelani waited patiently for the hologram to fix itself, but as it did her eyes widened.
It was like the battle her father had been in, just between two girls. As the hologram became clearer the battle was raging and every move was easily caught and sent through projection. The smaller of the two spun her lightsaber in her hand and attacked, the other had to block it backhand, leaving her front of her torso unprotected. She then spun around to intercept a blow from elder's saber. The two energy beams sizzled as they connected. As the one girl unleashed a series of blows that left them both winded, Noelani noticed the familiarity in the girl's face.
Noelani turned to Darth Sidious. "Is that Amalié, master?"
Darth Sidious smiled as he watched delight spread across his young apprentice's face. "Yes, Noelani, that is Amalié - I knew she is of great importance to you, that is why you must watch."
The young Padawans walked in a circle 'saber's still ignited, catching their breath and giving each other a stair down. The smaller made a strong attack; forcing Amalié to make technique based defense attacks against her. Noelani saw the girl leave herself open, and Amalié raised her 'saber a bit to high to deliver a blow. Amalié was quick to change positions, and aimed toward her weak spot.
"It's a trap!" said Noelani under her breath, constantly looking back towards her mentor.
The girl was able to step aside, and hit Amalié square in the back with her saber, delivering the fatal blow.
The hologram flickered off and the room was engulfed in darkness once again. Sobs echoed throughout the room, as hot tears fell from Noelani's eyes.
"Why?" she managed to choke up through her tears.
"The Jedi killed her, Noelani. Do you believe me now? Have you seen what they can do?"
"I see, master, I see."
"What are you going to do about it?"
"I'm going to kill them, kill them all!" She whispered as Darth Sidious walked her out of the room smiling silently underneath his hood. He motioned to the guard remaining motionless as he passed.
"Tell Sadie to prepare her ship, and Lord Noelani will be awaiting her arrival in the recovery corridor. Once this is done, to leave for Tatooine as soon as possible and update Noelani on her mission."
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Amalié reached out into the Force for probably the millionth time that day. It was incredibly nerve-racking to stand in front of the Jedi Council as the debated your future, and now was definitely not the time to come across as being nervous. She took a deep breath and looked around the room. There was Master Yoda, Master Adi Gallia, Master Plo Koon and Master Eeth Koth as well as her mentor. To the side of them was the senior member of the council, Mace Windu. She knew all of them from her studies, and could answer any trivia question about them. Master Windu was studying her reactions; his hands clasped together and looking ever so intimidating.
"Padawan," Master Windu said in a deep monotone, "You have heard about the missing Senator, Staflon Daal'aam. We now know that he is in residence on the planet of Tatooine. You are to go to Tatooine, alone, find Daal'aam, and bring him back, alive. Do you understand?"
"Yes Sir." Amalié said, waiting for Mace Windu to dismiss her. She noticed the worried look on her mentor's face. Amalié wondered if she doubted her abilities to complete the mission.
"High hopes, for you, we have." Yoda said, breaking her thoughts. A smile grew across Amalié's face.
"Yes Master," she said firmly, "I will not fail." Mace Windu nodded, and raised a hand to dismiss her. Amalié bowed to the Council and made her way to the door.
"May the Force be with you," Yoda said. Amalié repeated the same phrase, before leaving the chamber and closing the door behind her. A grin crossed her face.
"Now," she told herself, "now, I can prove to everyone, that I am ready to be a real Jedi."
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A/N I hope you liked this! Please R and R!
