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Artificial light floods into her room as if from a sunrise. Shining its radiance on everything it touches. Coruscant had a sun but since the temple was so large all she saw was a holographic impression of what the sun was really like. Even in Coruscant's night life it was as bright as the daytime from the false light.

Kylea longed for the sunrises of her home planet, Naboo. Though that was about all she could remember about her life before a Jedi. She had been told that her parents had discovered her levitating a child's datapad and spinning it around her head, an unconscious use of the Force. Her parents had decided that contacting the Jedi would be the best for her and so they gave her up to the Jedi's cause. Sometimes Kylea wished that she could remember her family and when she became a Jedi, she'd show them that they had made the right choice.

Kylea quickly dressed into her tunic and hooked her lightsaber to her belt, forgetting the thoughts of her homeworld for now. She then began warm up exercises to stretch her tense muscles that had fallen asleep during the night. She had a feeling that she would be pitted against her rival in lightsaber class today. Kylea always trusted her feelings and Tori Altraster gave her a bad one.

Kylea knew she didn't have the right to judge others but Tori just rubbed her the wrong way. Maybe she was just jealous. After all, Tori had just been chosen as a Padawan Learner and for a twelve year old that was a relief. She knew she had no desire to be sent to the Agri-Corps. Kylea only hoped that Tori's master sensed her true personality. The one she hid from all the Masters and shared only before her rivals.

Kylea took stock of her appearance before she walked out of her room. Her shoulder length brown hair was bound by a tough piece of cord to keep it out of her eyes but something was missing.

*Stang*

She had forgotten to put together her Padawan braid. The constant symbol that she could become a Jedi Knight. How could she of forgotten. She braided it and ran the hallways projecting a sense of urgency to anyone in her way to be sure she'd get to class uninterrupted.

Kylea finally arrived and walked through the entrance without breaking stride, taking her place across from her friend Kyran. Kyran's hazel eyes glanced up at her in greeting and his lips quirked into an odd little half smile. The only acknowledgement that he recognized her. The apprentices, all ages of eleven and twelve were standing erect in two lines facing each other. There were about twenty for today's class. An even number. Good.

"Apprentices. Your attention." The instructor said, Master Tachi. She was human and wore her hair cropped short unlike many of the other Knights. She was known for using few words to express what she wanted. Kylea noticed her new padawan, Ferus, was present watching. She knew Ferus was talented. Master Tachi and even many of the Masters never stopped talking about him.

Of course, the apprentices were already alert and looking up attentively. "Yes, Master" they chorused.

"I will pair you up and you will battle with your lightsaber as your weapon," the Master added sternly, "keep in mind that Knights may stop by and take note of your exercises."

Kylea's heart rose. Another opportunity to be chosen by a Master. Kylea tried to banish her nervousness but only half succeeded. She waited without a word as the others were paired and battled. She didn't really watch them. More like studied them. Studied their movements, their grace. Studied as they smoothly dodged attacks and calmly parried blows. Anger betraying none of their actions. Kylea hoped she could be as calm as the rest.

"Tori Altraster and.let's see.how about Kylea Malay'at. Your next. Prepare yourselves." The instructor's voice pulled her from her thoughts. Kylea hazarded a glance at her rival. Tori was strongly built, tall, and with an athletic look to her. Kylea knew that would work to Tori's advantage. Hopefully with her graceful movements and the Force as her ally she could defeat her. She would try her best.

*Do or do not. There is no try*

Yoda's words echoed in her head. Kylea smiled and made the proper adjustment. She would do her best.

Kylea took in a deep breath and let it out. With it went her jitters. She did not haughtily look into the crowd as Tori did. Kylea would not be distracted by the prospect of a master.

Both the young Jedi stepped into the arena and bowed in the direction of Master Tachi and then at each other. Tori's barely inclined her head and she sneered as she did so. Kylea's face betrayed nothing, an impassive mask.

"Begin."

They didn't need anymore encouragement.

**************************************************************************** ***************Okay. Next chapter will be the lightsaber fight. Hopefully I'll be able to turn that one out quicker. Don't forget to review. (