Chapter 3
"What is it that you wanted to discuss with me Master?" Anakin Skywalker asked his Jedi Master of ten years, Obi-Wan Kenobi.
"I have just met with the Jedi Council." Obi-Wan began. "And I have recommended you for the trials."
"Master, this means a great deal to me." Anakin said thoughtfully.
"Yes. I do have great confidence in you Anakin. You have grown. While you still are head strong and impetuous, and rarely listen to orders, you do make the right decisions. Eventually. You showed me that on Geonosis when you finally came to your senses and helped me fight Count Dooku. As opposed to going after Senator Amidala. I know that is what you wished to have done, but you sacrificed and did the right thing, like a true Jedi. You are growing wiser all the time Anakin, and Ifeel that there is not much more I can teach you. Just that you need to listen more." Obi- Wan explained
"So, I will be going to take the trials?" Anakin asked hopefully.
"No. The Council does not feel that you are ready. They feel that you are largely in tune to your feelings. More so than what a Jedi should be. That your thoughts betray your Jedi oath." Obi-Wan continued. "They have told me that you suffered a great loss. That you were filled with anguish and rage. What is all of this Anakin?"
"My mother, Master, I was on Tatooine because of my dreams, nightmares. She was taken and killed. By savages!" He exclaimed, his anger building up.
"Calm yourself Anakin. Be mindful of your thoughts." Obi-Wan scolded.
"Yes Master." Anakin said trying to calm himself down. "She died in my arms. It is a heavy weight that I must carry. I know that I disobeyed orders by going there. But I had to, my nightmares have kept me awake for many nights. And they were all true. My mother was taken and beaten and who knows what else, and I didn't get there in time!" Anakin yelled, trying to control his emotions. "She tried to hang on for me. And seeing me, finally after all of these years, she was able to rest. But if I had gotten there sooner. If you would have let me go, or the council. Or anything. I could have saved her!" He screamed.
"Anakin, you must control yourself. There is nothing you could have done. You're not all powerful. It was her destiny, you cannot change that. She knew what you were both giving up by you becoming a Jedi. You cannot change what has occurred, and you cannot change what is meant to be. Do you understand my young Padawan?"
"Yes Master. I will try to control my feelings Master. I promise you. But if you could just convince the Council. You know that I am ready, and I am honored that you see that. But I am one of the most powerful Jedi. Rivaling Master Yoda even, you must convince them."
"Although you are being overtly arrogant, I have tried Anakin. You know what the Council says is law. We must follow it. I will not disobey the Council. I will do as they said, train you further. We must work on this together Anakin, learn to control your feelings. And only then will you be ready." Obi-Wan said.
"It's just like Chloe. They punish us for caring." Anakin said. "Our feelings are what make us great Jedi. Because we care enough to try whatever possible. It does not hinder us in any way. Why can't they see that? She said that we were too alike, and now I can see that. We've both been denied what we rightfully deserve. We've both suffered great losses, and now we cannot move on with our lives. Just because we care too much."
"I care too my young Padawan learner." Obi-Wan said. "But we cannot betray our oaths as Jedi. We are keepers of the peace, we are privileged in the ways of the Force. We can not hold this lightly. With great power comes great responsibility. Our feelings only cloud. Fear, anger, aggression. These are the paths to the dark side."
"But what about love, Master? Why are we forbidden to love when that is the greatest of all things." Anakin said, his thoughts turning to Padme.
"I will not disagree with you Anakin. But with love, nothing is ever simple. With love come the other feelings as well. Jealousy, sadness, heartbreak. There is nothing greater than the simple joy of pure love. But it never is simple. We may wish with all of our might to love without consequences, but it is not possible. And we cannot change it. We are Jedi and we must remain true to that."
"You act as if you know Master." Anakin said interrupting. "Are your feelings betraying you as well Master? Do you yourself know of love?" Anakin asked knowingly.
Blushing lightly, Obi-Wan shook his head. "Mind your place my young apprentice, and do not ask such things of your Master."
"Yes, Master." Anakin said smirking slightly.
"Now come, we will go to one of the meditation rooms." Obi-Wan said trying to shake himself of his thoughts of Chloe. "We both have much to work on."
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"What is it that you wish of me, Masters." Jedi Master Brady Black said as he stood before the Jedi Council, his dark robe billowing around his muscular frame.
"Great mission for you we have." Master Yoda told the young Jedi. "Largest yet, we foresee."
"You are a very accomplished Jedi, for one so young." Mace Windu said.
"Thank you Master Windu, I have accomplished much in my 26 years. I hope that I can live up to your expectations." Brady said.
"Certain we are." Yoda said. "No apprentice have you?"
"That is correct Master Yoda. My main function as a Jedi Knight has been to help maintain peace in the planets of the outer rim. Where the Republic is non-existent as well as the Force and its ways." Brady explained.
"And done well you have." Yoda said.
"Thank you Master." He said bowing slightly.
"But the Council feels that you have moved past that in terms of your functions as a Jedi Knight. I know that you were not at the battle of Geonosis, but you know of the destruction there. Of how many of our brethren we have lost."
"A tragedy Master Windu."
"So, you must know the limited number of Jedis we know have in place. Many of who no longer have Masters. And with this Clone War now beginning, our resources are dwindling. We have to look elsewhere to fit our needs, such is the case of this new Army of the Republic. We must train the remaining Jedi that we have to the best of our abilities so that we can try to bring peace back to the Republic." Mace explained further.
"Yes Master. I understand completely. But I believe what you are asking me is not something I would excel at."
"And what is that Master Black?" Ki-Adi-Mundi asked.
"Well, I believe that I work better on my own, concerning my duties that is. I rarely interact with Jedi as it is, so I honestly do not know of how to train a Padawan."
"A Padawan you once were?" Yoda asked.
"Well, yes Master." Brady said.
"Then know how to train you do." The Jedi Master said shortly.
"But honestly, Masters, I do not believe I am the right man for the job. I can be very brash and overbearing. And honestly, a little cocky." Brady said truthfully, hoping that that would convince the Council to reconsider their plans.
"And that is exactly what this Padawan needs. We have gone through the Jedi records Brady, trying to see who would thrive well with whom. And you are indeed the perfect match for this Padawan." Mace Windu explained.
"So, there will be nothing that I can do to convince you otherwise then." Brady asked hopefully.
"This is your assignment Jedi Master Black, you will take it and accomplish it to the best of your abilities." Mace Windu said, becoming slightly agitated.
"Yes Master." Brady said finally resigned in taking this assignment. "So, when will I meet the little fellow so that we might begin."
"Much to learn you have, Brady Black. Much to learn you have." Yoda said.
"Why? How much trouble can one little kid be?" Brady asked as he faced the Council, but turning quickly as he heard the chamber doors swoosh open to reveal a Padawan learner. As Brady stared at the young woman, he could sense his feelings stirring up. Never had he seen anyone more beautiful in his life, her beautiful cerulean eyes looking over him and the Council, her tan robe hanging loosely on her tall frame. Her luxurious dark hair styled intricately atop her regal head, with the exception of her single Padawan braid. And from just one look at her, Jedi Master Brady Black knew he was in trouble.
"You've called for me Masters." Chloe said bowing before the group.
"Yes Padawan Chloe Amidala we have." Yoda said, chuckling in delight. "Master Brady Black, meet your new Padawan learner." Yoda said as Brady gaped at Chloe, whose head lay ducked in defeat. Indeed, Brady Black was in trouble.
"What is it that you wanted to discuss with me Master?" Anakin Skywalker asked his Jedi Master of ten years, Obi-Wan Kenobi.
"I have just met with the Jedi Council." Obi-Wan began. "And I have recommended you for the trials."
"Master, this means a great deal to me." Anakin said thoughtfully.
"Yes. I do have great confidence in you Anakin. You have grown. While you still are head strong and impetuous, and rarely listen to orders, you do make the right decisions. Eventually. You showed me that on Geonosis when you finally came to your senses and helped me fight Count Dooku. As opposed to going after Senator Amidala. I know that is what you wished to have done, but you sacrificed and did the right thing, like a true Jedi. You are growing wiser all the time Anakin, and Ifeel that there is not much more I can teach you. Just that you need to listen more." Obi- Wan explained
"So, I will be going to take the trials?" Anakin asked hopefully.
"No. The Council does not feel that you are ready. They feel that you are largely in tune to your feelings. More so than what a Jedi should be. That your thoughts betray your Jedi oath." Obi-Wan continued. "They have told me that you suffered a great loss. That you were filled with anguish and rage. What is all of this Anakin?"
"My mother, Master, I was on Tatooine because of my dreams, nightmares. She was taken and killed. By savages!" He exclaimed, his anger building up.
"Calm yourself Anakin. Be mindful of your thoughts." Obi-Wan scolded.
"Yes Master." Anakin said trying to calm himself down. "She died in my arms. It is a heavy weight that I must carry. I know that I disobeyed orders by going there. But I had to, my nightmares have kept me awake for many nights. And they were all true. My mother was taken and beaten and who knows what else, and I didn't get there in time!" Anakin yelled, trying to control his emotions. "She tried to hang on for me. And seeing me, finally after all of these years, she was able to rest. But if I had gotten there sooner. If you would have let me go, or the council. Or anything. I could have saved her!" He screamed.
"Anakin, you must control yourself. There is nothing you could have done. You're not all powerful. It was her destiny, you cannot change that. She knew what you were both giving up by you becoming a Jedi. You cannot change what has occurred, and you cannot change what is meant to be. Do you understand my young Padawan?"
"Yes Master. I will try to control my feelings Master. I promise you. But if you could just convince the Council. You know that I am ready, and I am honored that you see that. But I am one of the most powerful Jedi. Rivaling Master Yoda even, you must convince them."
"Although you are being overtly arrogant, I have tried Anakin. You know what the Council says is law. We must follow it. I will not disobey the Council. I will do as they said, train you further. We must work on this together Anakin, learn to control your feelings. And only then will you be ready." Obi-Wan said.
"It's just like Chloe. They punish us for caring." Anakin said. "Our feelings are what make us great Jedi. Because we care enough to try whatever possible. It does not hinder us in any way. Why can't they see that? She said that we were too alike, and now I can see that. We've both been denied what we rightfully deserve. We've both suffered great losses, and now we cannot move on with our lives. Just because we care too much."
"I care too my young Padawan learner." Obi-Wan said. "But we cannot betray our oaths as Jedi. We are keepers of the peace, we are privileged in the ways of the Force. We can not hold this lightly. With great power comes great responsibility. Our feelings only cloud. Fear, anger, aggression. These are the paths to the dark side."
"But what about love, Master? Why are we forbidden to love when that is the greatest of all things." Anakin said, his thoughts turning to Padme.
"I will not disagree with you Anakin. But with love, nothing is ever simple. With love come the other feelings as well. Jealousy, sadness, heartbreak. There is nothing greater than the simple joy of pure love. But it never is simple. We may wish with all of our might to love without consequences, but it is not possible. And we cannot change it. We are Jedi and we must remain true to that."
"You act as if you know Master." Anakin said interrupting. "Are your feelings betraying you as well Master? Do you yourself know of love?" Anakin asked knowingly.
Blushing lightly, Obi-Wan shook his head. "Mind your place my young apprentice, and do not ask such things of your Master."
"Yes, Master." Anakin said smirking slightly.
"Now come, we will go to one of the meditation rooms." Obi-Wan said trying to shake himself of his thoughts of Chloe. "We both have much to work on."
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"What is it that you wish of me, Masters." Jedi Master Brady Black said as he stood before the Jedi Council, his dark robe billowing around his muscular frame.
"Great mission for you we have." Master Yoda told the young Jedi. "Largest yet, we foresee."
"You are a very accomplished Jedi, for one so young." Mace Windu said.
"Thank you Master Windu, I have accomplished much in my 26 years. I hope that I can live up to your expectations." Brady said.
"Certain we are." Yoda said. "No apprentice have you?"
"That is correct Master Yoda. My main function as a Jedi Knight has been to help maintain peace in the planets of the outer rim. Where the Republic is non-existent as well as the Force and its ways." Brady explained.
"And done well you have." Yoda said.
"Thank you Master." He said bowing slightly.
"But the Council feels that you have moved past that in terms of your functions as a Jedi Knight. I know that you were not at the battle of Geonosis, but you know of the destruction there. Of how many of our brethren we have lost."
"A tragedy Master Windu."
"So, you must know the limited number of Jedis we know have in place. Many of who no longer have Masters. And with this Clone War now beginning, our resources are dwindling. We have to look elsewhere to fit our needs, such is the case of this new Army of the Republic. We must train the remaining Jedi that we have to the best of our abilities so that we can try to bring peace back to the Republic." Mace explained further.
"Yes Master. I understand completely. But I believe what you are asking me is not something I would excel at."
"And what is that Master Black?" Ki-Adi-Mundi asked.
"Well, I believe that I work better on my own, concerning my duties that is. I rarely interact with Jedi as it is, so I honestly do not know of how to train a Padawan."
"A Padawan you once were?" Yoda asked.
"Well, yes Master." Brady said.
"Then know how to train you do." The Jedi Master said shortly.
"But honestly, Masters, I do not believe I am the right man for the job. I can be very brash and overbearing. And honestly, a little cocky." Brady said truthfully, hoping that that would convince the Council to reconsider their plans.
"And that is exactly what this Padawan needs. We have gone through the Jedi records Brady, trying to see who would thrive well with whom. And you are indeed the perfect match for this Padawan." Mace Windu explained.
"So, there will be nothing that I can do to convince you otherwise then." Brady asked hopefully.
"This is your assignment Jedi Master Black, you will take it and accomplish it to the best of your abilities." Mace Windu said, becoming slightly agitated.
"Yes Master." Brady said finally resigned in taking this assignment. "So, when will I meet the little fellow so that we might begin."
"Much to learn you have, Brady Black. Much to learn you have." Yoda said.
"Why? How much trouble can one little kid be?" Brady asked as he faced the Council, but turning quickly as he heard the chamber doors swoosh open to reveal a Padawan learner. As Brady stared at the young woman, he could sense his feelings stirring up. Never had he seen anyone more beautiful in his life, her beautiful cerulean eyes looking over him and the Council, her tan robe hanging loosely on her tall frame. Her luxurious dark hair styled intricately atop her regal head, with the exception of her single Padawan braid. And from just one look at her, Jedi Master Brady Black knew he was in trouble.
"You've called for me Masters." Chloe said bowing before the group.
"Yes Padawan Chloe Amidala we have." Yoda said, chuckling in delight. "Master Brady Black, meet your new Padawan learner." Yoda said as Brady gaped at Chloe, whose head lay ducked in defeat. Indeed, Brady Black was in trouble.