a/n I do not own Star Wars in any way, shape, or form but I do own Gabrielle Rybec, Terry Pike, Tony Strasburg, and Matris Arya.
As Tony and Gabrielle entered the lecture hall, many people stared pointedly at Gabrielle and whispered amongst themselves. Gabrielle began to freeze up but continued on when Tony grabbed her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze.
"Come on," Tony told her. "I see Matris and Terry up near the front."
Sure enough there they were. Terry has apparently been searching for the, saw them, and waved them over.
When the finally managed to wade through the mass of people and sit down, Master Skywalker had already gotten to his feet, ready to begin the lecture.
"Before we start today, I'd like to introduce our new student here at the Temple," Master Skywalker began. "I'm sure you've all heard much about her, and much of it is probably not true. Gabrielle come on up here so that everyone can see you."
Blushing furiously, Gabrielle stood from her seat and slowly picked her way through the crowd.
As soon as she set foot on the stage, Master Skywalker introduced her. "Everyone this is Gabrielle Rybec. I expect everyone to try as much as possible to make her feel at home."
Gabrielle was applauded, which embarrassed her even more, then trekked back towards her seat once again.
When Gabrielle sat back down Tony and Terry were cracking up.
"You looked terrified up there," Tony told her.
"Guys cut it out it wasn't that funny," Matris said totally somber. "Now hush Master Skywalker is beginning his lecture."
"Today's lecture is going to be extremely short," Master Skywalker began. "I want all of you today to train using your lightsabers. Whether it be against each other or a simulation or both. I want you to concentrate very hard on this. Also this time I would like you all to use blindfolds. That's all for today so you are all dismissed."
"Wow I think that's one of the shortest lectures I've ever been to," Tony remarked.
"Yea, I doubt we'll ever be able to get off that easy ever again," Terry said.
"That means we'll be able to practice for a longer time," Matris commented.
"Gabrielle!" a voice yelled from behind.
The group stopped and looked behind them. Master Skywalker was walking towards them quickly.
"Gabrielle, if it's alright with you I'd like to see how well your uncle has trained you in use of your lightsabers," Master Skywalker said as he caught up with them.
"Alright," Gabrielle said nodding. "Would you like me to battle against someone else or a droid?"
"Ummm someone else preferablely," Luke told her. " Matris why don't you come battle her?"
Matris considered this for a moment, then nodded. "Alright."
"Very well... meet me in the training room as soon as your ready," Master Skywalker said as he turned heel and left, walking towards the training room.
"Oooo this ought to be good," Tony said rubbing his hands together. "Front row seats for me and Terry as well."
"Instead of bothering us why don't you two go practice up on your fighting skills. Your getting a bit rusty... after all don't you remember the last time we fought," Matris said.
Tony winced. "Yea I guess your right. I think I still have the scars to prove that one."
"Scars? I think not... more like bruises," Matris shot back. "You can be such a baby at times."
Tony rolled his eyes. "Come on Terry. Let's leave before we get our asses kicked."
"Our asses?" Terry asked. "Ahh more like your ass."
"You egotistical son of a bitch!" Tony said looking at Terry.
Gabrielle and Matris could hear their squabbling as they made their way down the hall into the training room.