This chapter may be a bit confusing (The chapter is going to be about
Serena's life at the temple. It will take place over a period of 2 years
and end right before the events of The Phantom Menace begin.)
Last Time: Qui-Gon looked at both his padawans and couldn't help but smile as he felt a strong bond form between them like that of two siblings. Life around the jedi temple was certainly going to become a lot more interesting.
Chapter 4: The Life of a Jedi
1 year later: Serena-8, Obi-Wan-14, Qui-Gon-38
The peaceful atmosphere of the jedi temple was shattered as a tiny figure was seen racing through the halls towards the light saber arena. Jedi Masters and Padawans alike cleared the way as the familiar silver blur passed.
Serena knew she was in trouble the moment she rushed through the door to the arena. There stood her master looking very annoyed by her tardiness. She heard giggling behind her and turned shooting death glares to the group of padawans all older then her that made up the rest of her advanced light saber class. Her glares only made them laugh more because they knew sweet innocent Serena wasn't really mad at them. She spotted Obi-Wan amongst the sea of faces. He was laughing his head off at her predicament and she smiled at him, a mischievous glint entering her eyes.
She turned back to face her extremely annoyed Master with a look of pure innocence plastered on her face. "Good Morning Master Qui-Gon, is something wrong?" "You're late Serena." "I know Master and I'm very sorry but I overslept." "That is not an excuse for tardiness Padawan!" Qui-Gon yelled.
"I know Master but I only overslept because someone," she explained looking straight at Obi-Wan," turned my alarm clock back 1 hour because he wanted me to be late for class." "Now Serena why would anyone want you to be late for class?" Qui-Gon demanded, catching on to what Serena was doing. "Maybe because someone was too afraid to battle me when I had my new light saber instead of a weak practice saber." Serena announced triumphantly earning a smile from Qui-Gon and a glare from Obi-Wan.
"Very well, please take your seat so we can begin class." Serena bowed to her master then took her seat next to Obi-Wan as Qui-Gon addressed the entire class. "Now that we have sorted out that mess we can begin. Today we will continue dueling with our designated partners. We will have one pair at a time. The first battle will be Obi-Wan versus Serena." The class was silent as the two took their places on the training mat and faced off. "Ignite your sabers and remember to keep them on the lowest setting. Begin."
Qui-Gon watched his to padawans duel. Their movements were lightning fast as they parried thrust and flipped their ways around the arena, never slowing down. He was impressed that Serena had come so far in her training when only months before he had had his doubts that she would be able to become a jedi.
FLASHBACK (to a week after Serena first came to the temple): //Qui-Gon's eyes were clouded with worry as he watched a sleeping Serena toss and turn. Every night since her arrival she had been having nightmares. Each morning he would ask her what she had dreamt about but her only reply was that she couldn't remember, and though he was sure they were upsetting her greatly he would not force her to tell him. All he could do was hope that the nightmares that haunted his padawan would stop. // (End flashback)
Qui-Gon's prayers had been answered and exactly a month to the day after Serena's arrival her nightmares had stopped. With her mind free from distraction, she had become a model padawan who excelled in her classes and had displayed remarkable skills while using the force. Ever since she had begun her light saber training a month earlier she had proved that she could use one just as well if not better then jedi 2 times her age. With Master Yoda's approval she had recently constructed a light saber of her own that seemed to glow a beautiful silvery colour.
Not only was Serena's jedi training impressive but he was incredibly pleased by the affect she seemed to be having on the other jedi in the temple. She was polite and friendly towards everyone she met and that coupled with her sunny disposition seemed to be enough to make even the most serious jedi council member's heart warm and fill with join whenever they were around her.
He was brought out of his thoughts as the members of the advanced class erupted into applause and he looked up to see Serena powering down her light saber and rushing over to embrace a fallen Obi-Wan apologizing profusely for hurting him. Obi-Wan just smiled and said in a playful tone "next time I'll be ready for ya."
1 years later: Serena-9, Obi-Wan-15, Qui-Gon-39
"Master Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan I did it!" an ecstatic Serena exclaimed as she raced out of the jedi council chambers where she had spent the better part of the last 6 hours. She hugged them both before continuing," I can't believe it! Now I can go with you on your missions!"
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan exchanged an uneasy glance before turning back to the oblivious Serena. It wasn't that they were not happy for her; they were just concerned about her safety. They had been reluctant to comply when Master Yoda had told them that because Serena had been advancing so quickly in her training, the 9 year old was ready to take the "Mission Trials".
The "Mission Trials" were a challenge usually reserved for padawans 13 years and older who had expressed a desire to accompany their master on missions. It was a difficult test and very few who participated actually passed.
There was no denying that they were worried about the little girl they had come to think of as family, but if the council believed Serena was ready then the would not defy that decision. Besides, they both knew that although she was young, Serena was quite capable of taking care of herself. After all she was one of "The Chosen Two".
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and remember flames will be used to roast my marshmallows! Read and Review! Sincerely, Moon Kitty
Last Time: Qui-Gon looked at both his padawans and couldn't help but smile as he felt a strong bond form between them like that of two siblings. Life around the jedi temple was certainly going to become a lot more interesting.
Chapter 4: The Life of a Jedi
1 year later: Serena-8, Obi-Wan-14, Qui-Gon-38
The peaceful atmosphere of the jedi temple was shattered as a tiny figure was seen racing through the halls towards the light saber arena. Jedi Masters and Padawans alike cleared the way as the familiar silver blur passed.
Serena knew she was in trouble the moment she rushed through the door to the arena. There stood her master looking very annoyed by her tardiness. She heard giggling behind her and turned shooting death glares to the group of padawans all older then her that made up the rest of her advanced light saber class. Her glares only made them laugh more because they knew sweet innocent Serena wasn't really mad at them. She spotted Obi-Wan amongst the sea of faces. He was laughing his head off at her predicament and she smiled at him, a mischievous glint entering her eyes.
She turned back to face her extremely annoyed Master with a look of pure innocence plastered on her face. "Good Morning Master Qui-Gon, is something wrong?" "You're late Serena." "I know Master and I'm very sorry but I overslept." "That is not an excuse for tardiness Padawan!" Qui-Gon yelled.
"I know Master but I only overslept because someone," she explained looking straight at Obi-Wan," turned my alarm clock back 1 hour because he wanted me to be late for class." "Now Serena why would anyone want you to be late for class?" Qui-Gon demanded, catching on to what Serena was doing. "Maybe because someone was too afraid to battle me when I had my new light saber instead of a weak practice saber." Serena announced triumphantly earning a smile from Qui-Gon and a glare from Obi-Wan.
"Very well, please take your seat so we can begin class." Serena bowed to her master then took her seat next to Obi-Wan as Qui-Gon addressed the entire class. "Now that we have sorted out that mess we can begin. Today we will continue dueling with our designated partners. We will have one pair at a time. The first battle will be Obi-Wan versus Serena." The class was silent as the two took their places on the training mat and faced off. "Ignite your sabers and remember to keep them on the lowest setting. Begin."
Qui-Gon watched his to padawans duel. Their movements were lightning fast as they parried thrust and flipped their ways around the arena, never slowing down. He was impressed that Serena had come so far in her training when only months before he had had his doubts that she would be able to become a jedi.
FLASHBACK (to a week after Serena first came to the temple): //Qui-Gon's eyes were clouded with worry as he watched a sleeping Serena toss and turn. Every night since her arrival she had been having nightmares. Each morning he would ask her what she had dreamt about but her only reply was that she couldn't remember, and though he was sure they were upsetting her greatly he would not force her to tell him. All he could do was hope that the nightmares that haunted his padawan would stop. // (End flashback)
Qui-Gon's prayers had been answered and exactly a month to the day after Serena's arrival her nightmares had stopped. With her mind free from distraction, she had become a model padawan who excelled in her classes and had displayed remarkable skills while using the force. Ever since she had begun her light saber training a month earlier she had proved that she could use one just as well if not better then jedi 2 times her age. With Master Yoda's approval she had recently constructed a light saber of her own that seemed to glow a beautiful silvery colour.
Not only was Serena's jedi training impressive but he was incredibly pleased by the affect she seemed to be having on the other jedi in the temple. She was polite and friendly towards everyone she met and that coupled with her sunny disposition seemed to be enough to make even the most serious jedi council member's heart warm and fill with join whenever they were around her.
He was brought out of his thoughts as the members of the advanced class erupted into applause and he looked up to see Serena powering down her light saber and rushing over to embrace a fallen Obi-Wan apologizing profusely for hurting him. Obi-Wan just smiled and said in a playful tone "next time I'll be ready for ya."
1 years later: Serena-9, Obi-Wan-15, Qui-Gon-39
"Master Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan I did it!" an ecstatic Serena exclaimed as she raced out of the jedi council chambers where she had spent the better part of the last 6 hours. She hugged them both before continuing," I can't believe it! Now I can go with you on your missions!"
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan exchanged an uneasy glance before turning back to the oblivious Serena. It wasn't that they were not happy for her; they were just concerned about her safety. They had been reluctant to comply when Master Yoda had told them that because Serena had been advancing so quickly in her training, the 9 year old was ready to take the "Mission Trials".
The "Mission Trials" were a challenge usually reserved for padawans 13 years and older who had expressed a desire to accompany their master on missions. It was a difficult test and very few who participated actually passed.
There was no denying that they were worried about the little girl they had come to think of as family, but if the council believed Serena was ready then the would not defy that decision. Besides, they both knew that although she was young, Serena was quite capable of taking care of herself. After all she was one of "The Chosen Two".
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and remember flames will be used to roast my marshmallows! Read and Review! Sincerely, Moon Kitty
