~~9~~
"Alexi, what has gotten into you? You are embarrassing me in front of my former master!" Yenshu reprimanded.
"I am sorry Master. I didn't mean it." Alexi said with his head down, a slight smirk on his face.
"Alexi! This is not funny! I am very upset with you, and you are not sorry! You find it amusing! It isn't!"
"Master, I am sorry that you disapprove. I just don't like him."
"You don't know him. He is a wonderful Jedi and a fantastic friend. Alexi, he nearly died for me!"
"Really? Then, I am sorry. I didn't realize what a close relationship you had with him. Please forgive me Master."
"Alexi, my relationship with Obi-Wan Kenobi is the same relationship you have with me. Please, I understand that you have never met another Jedi, so it is probably very odd for you, but please, at least respect him and listen to him. You could learn a lot from him. He is an excellent teacher and a wonderful mentor."
"Master, I don't mean to interrupt your lecture, but, someone is coming, and it looks like they have a Jedi robes on."
"That couldn't be! Another Jedi! I thought they were all killed! Be prepared. Let's go. I am going to start, please get Master Kenobi and tell him I said to hurry!" Yenshu said, unhooking her lightsaber from her belt and slowly walking toward the unknown figure. "Stop where you are, and please Identify yourself." she yelled.
"I am Lin San Tseng. I am a Jedi Knight and Master and a former member of the Jedi Counsel." the figure yelled back to Yenshu.
"Lin San Tseng? Is it really you? Could you prove who you are?"
"The only proof I have is my word. You should know that Jedi normally refrain from carrying forms of ID. Our word is normally good enough. May I have the pleasure of the name of the person I am yelling at?"
"Forgive me. I am Yenshu, a Jedi Knight and Master."
"Allow me to come forward and you should recognize me then Yenshu."
"Alright. Come on, but please keep your lightsaber on your belt."
The figure started moving forward and placed something on their belt. As they got closer, Yenshu started to recognize the form and soon knew that it really was her former acquaintance, Lin San Tseng. Once Yenshu knew without a doubt that it was her, she quickly belted her lightsaber and ran and gave Lin San a hug.
As Yenshu ran to Lin San, Obi-Wan and Alexi came running out of the house, lightsabers out. They ran to Lin San and started attacking her. Lin San and Yenshu pulled out their lightsabers and began to defend themselves.
Alexi drew a double-sided lightsaber and lunged offensively towards Lin San. She in turn drew the Force to her. She could sense his every blow before it hit. Alexi was skilled with the lightsaber and swung skillfully left to right, moving gracefully through the course sand. Lin San drew a second lightsaber; dodging, blocking and maneuvering around Alexi's attacks. Alexi tried hard to grasp the Force and succeeded. He felt it move through him and he struck a hard blow on the left. Lin San rolled out of the way, sensing the boy's move. Their lightsabers clashed in brilliant sparks, each trying to push the other out of the way, but unable to.
Meanwhile, Obi-Wan had attacked Yenshu in the vast confusion. They fought gracefully, evading then attacking. Obi-Wan slashed low at Yenshu's legs. Sensing this, she summoned the Force and flipped over his head, her Jedi robes fluttering in the wind. She landed behind Obi-Wan and swung a fierce overhead blow. Obi-Wan moved just in time. The lightsaber hit the sand, sending it spraying in the air. They watched each other intently and Obi- Wan finally realized who exactly he was fighting.
"Yenshu! I am sorry!" Obi-Wan said, putting away his lightsaber.
"Well, ya should be! Look before you fight! And you always told me to be mindful of the Force." Yenshu yelled.
"Well, now that we're straightened out, let's help your Padawan before he gets himself killed!"
"Actually." Yenshu said, stopping Obi-Wan by grabbing his arm, "let Lin San beat him up a little bit. He needs his attitude brought down a few notches."
"And I thought I was harsh! Are you really going to let him do this?"
"You can be harsh, but, yes, I am going to let him do this. He is to confident, and with everything going on, especially with the events that I brought up earlier. He needs a serious attitude adjustment, and I think meeting a former member of the Jedi Counsel will do fine."
Alexi and Lin San's lightsabers separated and the two jumped back in defensive stances. Alexi rushed toward her with the lightsaber drawn. She jumped over him and attacked. Alexi blocked quickly, then continued to block, struggling to keep up with the quick attacks of his opponent. Lin San had noticed Obi-Wan and Yenshu watching the two battle. She turned the power of her lightsaber down to a light stun, which was used for training purposes. She hit the boy's arm causing a small bruise to appear. Alexi winced and attacked Lin San fiercely. He had let his anger and frustration overwhelm him and the Force loft him. His deft jabs and parries were quick, uncoordinated, and imprecise. He cried out as he felt another hit on his left leg. Lin San had taken the offensive, delivering light hits to Alexi. She flipped over him and pulled his lightsaber from his hand after placing one of her own back on her belt. Alexi fell to the ground frustrated.
"Master! Aren't you going to help me? This person is attacking me and you and Master Kenobi are just sitting there watching?" Alexi yelled as the two masters watched and laughed.
"Hello." Lin San said bowing to the angry Padawan, "You must be Yenshu's Padawan, though, I am afraid I do not know your name, could you please enlighten me?"
"My name is Alexi." He replied angrily
"Well, Alexi, I am Lin San Tseng. I am a former member of the Council, though, you wouldn't know much about that would you? Well, a word of advice, from a master to a Padawan, you should control your anger. I could lead to the Dark Side of the Force, and we really don't want to loose any more Jedi. We need them all." She gave him a somewhat maternal smile and turned and bowed to Obi-Wan Kenobi.
"Lin San! I am sorry about your greeting, but, with everything that has been happening." Obi-Wan bowed, apologetically.
"It is fine, Master Kenobi. Though, I wasn't expecting such a challenge from a Padawan. He is a fine learner. He will be a wonderful Jedi Knight one day."
"Come, the Tusken Raiders will be coming around soon. We should go inside to discuss everything. Perhaps, Lin San, you could help us in a certain matter and maybe, we could help you." Obi-Wan said, smiling at Lin San, who returned it as she walked by him into his house.
"Alexi, what has gotten into you? You are embarrassing me in front of my former master!" Yenshu reprimanded.
"I am sorry Master. I didn't mean it." Alexi said with his head down, a slight smirk on his face.
"Alexi! This is not funny! I am very upset with you, and you are not sorry! You find it amusing! It isn't!"
"Master, I am sorry that you disapprove. I just don't like him."
"You don't know him. He is a wonderful Jedi and a fantastic friend. Alexi, he nearly died for me!"
"Really? Then, I am sorry. I didn't realize what a close relationship you had with him. Please forgive me Master."
"Alexi, my relationship with Obi-Wan Kenobi is the same relationship you have with me. Please, I understand that you have never met another Jedi, so it is probably very odd for you, but please, at least respect him and listen to him. You could learn a lot from him. He is an excellent teacher and a wonderful mentor."
"Master, I don't mean to interrupt your lecture, but, someone is coming, and it looks like they have a Jedi robes on."
"That couldn't be! Another Jedi! I thought they were all killed! Be prepared. Let's go. I am going to start, please get Master Kenobi and tell him I said to hurry!" Yenshu said, unhooking her lightsaber from her belt and slowly walking toward the unknown figure. "Stop where you are, and please Identify yourself." she yelled.
"I am Lin San Tseng. I am a Jedi Knight and Master and a former member of the Jedi Counsel." the figure yelled back to Yenshu.
"Lin San Tseng? Is it really you? Could you prove who you are?"
"The only proof I have is my word. You should know that Jedi normally refrain from carrying forms of ID. Our word is normally good enough. May I have the pleasure of the name of the person I am yelling at?"
"Forgive me. I am Yenshu, a Jedi Knight and Master."
"Allow me to come forward and you should recognize me then Yenshu."
"Alright. Come on, but please keep your lightsaber on your belt."
The figure started moving forward and placed something on their belt. As they got closer, Yenshu started to recognize the form and soon knew that it really was her former acquaintance, Lin San Tseng. Once Yenshu knew without a doubt that it was her, she quickly belted her lightsaber and ran and gave Lin San a hug.
As Yenshu ran to Lin San, Obi-Wan and Alexi came running out of the house, lightsabers out. They ran to Lin San and started attacking her. Lin San and Yenshu pulled out their lightsabers and began to defend themselves.
Alexi drew a double-sided lightsaber and lunged offensively towards Lin San. She in turn drew the Force to her. She could sense his every blow before it hit. Alexi was skilled with the lightsaber and swung skillfully left to right, moving gracefully through the course sand. Lin San drew a second lightsaber; dodging, blocking and maneuvering around Alexi's attacks. Alexi tried hard to grasp the Force and succeeded. He felt it move through him and he struck a hard blow on the left. Lin San rolled out of the way, sensing the boy's move. Their lightsabers clashed in brilliant sparks, each trying to push the other out of the way, but unable to.
Meanwhile, Obi-Wan had attacked Yenshu in the vast confusion. They fought gracefully, evading then attacking. Obi-Wan slashed low at Yenshu's legs. Sensing this, she summoned the Force and flipped over his head, her Jedi robes fluttering in the wind. She landed behind Obi-Wan and swung a fierce overhead blow. Obi-Wan moved just in time. The lightsaber hit the sand, sending it spraying in the air. They watched each other intently and Obi- Wan finally realized who exactly he was fighting.
"Yenshu! I am sorry!" Obi-Wan said, putting away his lightsaber.
"Well, ya should be! Look before you fight! And you always told me to be mindful of the Force." Yenshu yelled.
"Well, now that we're straightened out, let's help your Padawan before he gets himself killed!"
"Actually." Yenshu said, stopping Obi-Wan by grabbing his arm, "let Lin San beat him up a little bit. He needs his attitude brought down a few notches."
"And I thought I was harsh! Are you really going to let him do this?"
"You can be harsh, but, yes, I am going to let him do this. He is to confident, and with everything going on, especially with the events that I brought up earlier. He needs a serious attitude adjustment, and I think meeting a former member of the Jedi Counsel will do fine."
Alexi and Lin San's lightsabers separated and the two jumped back in defensive stances. Alexi rushed toward her with the lightsaber drawn. She jumped over him and attacked. Alexi blocked quickly, then continued to block, struggling to keep up with the quick attacks of his opponent. Lin San had noticed Obi-Wan and Yenshu watching the two battle. She turned the power of her lightsaber down to a light stun, which was used for training purposes. She hit the boy's arm causing a small bruise to appear. Alexi winced and attacked Lin San fiercely. He had let his anger and frustration overwhelm him and the Force loft him. His deft jabs and parries were quick, uncoordinated, and imprecise. He cried out as he felt another hit on his left leg. Lin San had taken the offensive, delivering light hits to Alexi. She flipped over him and pulled his lightsaber from his hand after placing one of her own back on her belt. Alexi fell to the ground frustrated.
"Master! Aren't you going to help me? This person is attacking me and you and Master Kenobi are just sitting there watching?" Alexi yelled as the two masters watched and laughed.
"Hello." Lin San said bowing to the angry Padawan, "You must be Yenshu's Padawan, though, I am afraid I do not know your name, could you please enlighten me?"
"My name is Alexi." He replied angrily
"Well, Alexi, I am Lin San Tseng. I am a former member of the Council, though, you wouldn't know much about that would you? Well, a word of advice, from a master to a Padawan, you should control your anger. I could lead to the Dark Side of the Force, and we really don't want to loose any more Jedi. We need them all." She gave him a somewhat maternal smile and turned and bowed to Obi-Wan Kenobi.
"Lin San! I am sorry about your greeting, but, with everything that has been happening." Obi-Wan bowed, apologetically.
"It is fine, Master Kenobi. Though, I wasn't expecting such a challenge from a Padawan. He is a fine learner. He will be a wonderful Jedi Knight one day."
"Come, the Tusken Raiders will be coming around soon. We should go inside to discuss everything. Perhaps, Lin San, you could help us in a certain matter and maybe, we could help you." Obi-Wan said, smiling at Lin San, who returned it as she walked by him into his house.