Thank you Raising Shadow for your encouragement! I hope to keep you
entranced throughout the story!!
As for the actuality of the Master/Padawan ceremony there has never been all that much entailed with it. I kind'a grasp straws here for this version. I thought it was heartfelt.
Here is the next installment. Enjoy! ______________
'This is it...can I go through with this?' Menaria thought as she stood in front of the Council's door. Knight D'Lockens stood behind her fidgeting with the edges of his robe's sleeves. 'He's nervous? Well I guess he would be...this is an important step for the two of us. It is nice to know that even Knights get ancy.' She grin slightly at that. Fingering her belt she tried to find her center to calm her anxiety.
'Is she as nervous as I am? I've never had this problem before when meeting with the Councilors, even in my Padawan days. What's gotten into me? I'm as jittery as all get out...' Lindoro pondered as he stopped messing with his sleeves. He put his hands into the sleeves and grasped his arms. Unconsciously he edged one of the ends of his mustaches inside his mouth and began to chew on it.
After what seemed like an eternity but in actuality 10 minutes, the door finally opened. Lindoro immediately dropped the mustache and withdrew his hands from within his robe. Placing a comforting hand upon Menaria's shoulder, he gently nudged her forward.
At the gentle push from the Knight, Menaria walked in and nearly jumped at the sound of the closing door. It seemed to echo in the quiet, circular room. Being the girl's first time in the presence of all the councilors at once, she felt light headed. Lindoro's warm hand kept her from passing out.
The councilors all looked upon the two standing before them. Lindoro bowed and a half second later was joined by Menaria as she followed his lead.
Master Windu nodded at Lindoro and waved his hand slightly giving him the OK to start.
"Masters, I come before you asking permission to take on a Padawan Learner." Lindoro stated.
Several of the councilors nodded. The oldest present, Master Yoda, smiled. His long ears lifted somewhat, expressing his happiness. This was not lost upon Lindoro. 'He has always been partial to the young ones.' He thought as he stopped himself at the last second from smiling. His previous nervousness vanished at the little Master's expression.
"I have asked Initiate Menaria Darce to become my Padawan Learner and she has accepted." Lindoro placed his other hand upon her right shoulder, now both hands held her gently to emphasize his claim.
Master Yoda eyed Menaria. "Accept Knight D'Lockens as your Master, do you?" His voice was gentle and calm, reflecting the Master's demure.
Menaria started to nod, but stopped. "Yes, Master Yoda. I do." She focused upon the elder Jedi as she attempted to keep the butterflies in her stomach from escaping. 'Well they feel like what butterflies might anyways...'
"Then proceed with the ritual." The dark skinned Master commanded as he waved Lindoro to continue. Master Windu sat up taller in his seat as he observed the 2 in the center of the room.
Lindoro cleared his throat as quietly as possible and gently turned Menaria around to face him. He could feel her excitement and slight anxiety mixed in through the Force.
"Master and Padawan is a bond that has existed for centuries. It is a special ritual that cannot and never has been taken lightly. They are two that become one. One of trust and of honor. The duties of a Master are a long and continual task that deals with instruction of the Code and guidance of the Force. The Master and Padawan are an extension of each other as the blade is considered an extension of one's arm." Lindoro paused for a moment as he looked deeply into the girl's emerald eyes. The Force seemed to sing to him as the next words left his mouth.
"I swear by the Code to uphold the duties of Master. To protect you, instruct you of the Code, and to guide you in your learning of the Force. My time, my life, my all will be dedicated to you, my Padawan Learner." Lindoro's voice had taken on a heart-warming tone that took Menaria's breath away. Her eyes widen slightly as everything around her seem to disappear. All that was important was *him*. This man that had just pledged his all to her. She was so entranced that she forgot to say the next part of the ritual until Lindoro's gentle squeeze of her shoulders brought her back to awareness. She blinked several times and swallowed. Her throat was dry when she spoke.
"The duties of a Padawan is a long time of servitude, but not in the sense of slavery but in the sense of learning. Learning is the key of the Padawan. Learning the Code from the Master. Being guided in the ways of the Force. Providing assistance to the Master when in need until my trials to Knighthood are set before me." Menaria paused for a second to catch her breath. She was pouring her own heart felt feelings into her words. As she stared into the ever-deepening blue eyes of the man before her, all sense of time stood at a stand still. The walls around them could have fallen, but neither would have noticed. The two were only aware of each other and that was the only thing that mattered.
"My time, my life, my all is yours Master. Do with it as you will." Tears began to form in her eyes, but she fought to keep her calm.
Upon her last words, Lindoro's own breath caught as lump formed in his throat. Tears misted his eyes. Menaria nearly gasped as she saw them form in the Knight's eyes.
He then guided her to kneel. She knelt down on her knees upon the floor and sat back on her heels. The tall Jedi followed suit in front of her. Menaria's anxiety returned as she realized what the next stage of the ritual entailed. 'The bond forming!' She had never opened her mind fully to anyone before.
"As the two become one, a bond is formed. The training bond is considered a precious and delicate matter. One to be taken seriously. Never should either Master or Padawan ever abuse this gift. Though weak at first it later becomes the strongest link to the Master and Padawan." Lindoro's baritone voice was slightly hoarse as the emotions threaten to engulf the man's calm.
Menaria bowed her head slightly in preparation. Long warm fingers gently took her head, lightly touching her temples. The Force began to swirl around and through Lindoro as he prepared to form the bond that would connect the two together.
Menaria was taken back by the surge of power coming from him. 'He is of the Living Force!' She was astounded for few Jedi had total connectivity to the Living Force. Most were had part Living and Unifying or just with the Unifying Force like Master Windu was known for. A new feeling filled Menaria's being, replacing her anxiety. Pride. She was proud to be getting a Master who was attuned to the Living Force. Upon that thought, she lowered her mental shields all the way. She was glad and willing to open herself up to the man that was becoming her Master.
Lindoro felt everything that Menaria did. He was taken back when she quickly lowered her shields and allowed him free reign inside her mind. 'So trusting! So pure and innocent! The Force has guided me rightfully. This was meant to be!' Nothing could explain the sensations that rocked him as he started the bond that would connect her to him for a very long time.
While the two were forming the bond, the councilors looked on. Several glanced at each other as they commune quietly in their minds. They realized that this was not a normal Master/Padawan bonding. Something special was happening. Master Yoda seemed to be filled with enthusiasm. His ears were nearly pointed all the way up. A smile lit his face as he nodded to the other councilors while watching two kneeling Jedi.
A good half hour passed when finally Lindoro took his hands from his Padawan's face. The two opened their eyes at the same time and shared the same sheepish grin.
He glanced over at Master Windu, who in turn nodded. Lindoro took out a small vibroblade and cut off a lock of his hair. Putting the blade back into one of his pouches from his utility belt, he took the lock of black hair and began to braid it amongst a lock of her red hair behind her right ear.
"The braid of a Padawan symbolizes the Apprenticeship as well as one's accomplishments." He closed his eyes momentarily as he used the Force to fuse his and her hair together where they met. Once the braiding was done, he gently tugged on it as his eyes twinkled with mirth.
Menaria couldn't believe that it was done. Upon the tugging sensation coming from behind her ear she focused upon her Master and noticed his mischievous look. She cracked a smirk that nearly made the new Master laugh. But he refrained himself at the last second. He then stood up and helped her rise as well. The two then turned and faced the councilors.
Mace's deep voice seemed to boom in the room. "We welcome the newly Master and Padawan officially and they shall be entered in the archives as such." Lindoro and Menaria bowed at the same time to the councilors. Once that was done, Menaria took her rightful position behind and to the right a few feet from her Master. The councilors then stepped from their seats walking to the duo to congratulate them on the bonding.
As for the actuality of the Master/Padawan ceremony there has never been all that much entailed with it. I kind'a grasp straws here for this version. I thought it was heartfelt.
Here is the next installment. Enjoy! ______________
'This is it...can I go through with this?' Menaria thought as she stood in front of the Council's door. Knight D'Lockens stood behind her fidgeting with the edges of his robe's sleeves. 'He's nervous? Well I guess he would be...this is an important step for the two of us. It is nice to know that even Knights get ancy.' She grin slightly at that. Fingering her belt she tried to find her center to calm her anxiety.
'Is she as nervous as I am? I've never had this problem before when meeting with the Councilors, even in my Padawan days. What's gotten into me? I'm as jittery as all get out...' Lindoro pondered as he stopped messing with his sleeves. He put his hands into the sleeves and grasped his arms. Unconsciously he edged one of the ends of his mustaches inside his mouth and began to chew on it.
After what seemed like an eternity but in actuality 10 minutes, the door finally opened. Lindoro immediately dropped the mustache and withdrew his hands from within his robe. Placing a comforting hand upon Menaria's shoulder, he gently nudged her forward.
At the gentle push from the Knight, Menaria walked in and nearly jumped at the sound of the closing door. It seemed to echo in the quiet, circular room. Being the girl's first time in the presence of all the councilors at once, she felt light headed. Lindoro's warm hand kept her from passing out.
The councilors all looked upon the two standing before them. Lindoro bowed and a half second later was joined by Menaria as she followed his lead.
Master Windu nodded at Lindoro and waved his hand slightly giving him the OK to start.
"Masters, I come before you asking permission to take on a Padawan Learner." Lindoro stated.
Several of the councilors nodded. The oldest present, Master Yoda, smiled. His long ears lifted somewhat, expressing his happiness. This was not lost upon Lindoro. 'He has always been partial to the young ones.' He thought as he stopped himself at the last second from smiling. His previous nervousness vanished at the little Master's expression.
"I have asked Initiate Menaria Darce to become my Padawan Learner and she has accepted." Lindoro placed his other hand upon her right shoulder, now both hands held her gently to emphasize his claim.
Master Yoda eyed Menaria. "Accept Knight D'Lockens as your Master, do you?" His voice was gentle and calm, reflecting the Master's demure.
Menaria started to nod, but stopped. "Yes, Master Yoda. I do." She focused upon the elder Jedi as she attempted to keep the butterflies in her stomach from escaping. 'Well they feel like what butterflies might anyways...'
"Then proceed with the ritual." The dark skinned Master commanded as he waved Lindoro to continue. Master Windu sat up taller in his seat as he observed the 2 in the center of the room.
Lindoro cleared his throat as quietly as possible and gently turned Menaria around to face him. He could feel her excitement and slight anxiety mixed in through the Force.
"Master and Padawan is a bond that has existed for centuries. It is a special ritual that cannot and never has been taken lightly. They are two that become one. One of trust and of honor. The duties of a Master are a long and continual task that deals with instruction of the Code and guidance of the Force. The Master and Padawan are an extension of each other as the blade is considered an extension of one's arm." Lindoro paused for a moment as he looked deeply into the girl's emerald eyes. The Force seemed to sing to him as the next words left his mouth.
"I swear by the Code to uphold the duties of Master. To protect you, instruct you of the Code, and to guide you in your learning of the Force. My time, my life, my all will be dedicated to you, my Padawan Learner." Lindoro's voice had taken on a heart-warming tone that took Menaria's breath away. Her eyes widen slightly as everything around her seem to disappear. All that was important was *him*. This man that had just pledged his all to her. She was so entranced that she forgot to say the next part of the ritual until Lindoro's gentle squeeze of her shoulders brought her back to awareness. She blinked several times and swallowed. Her throat was dry when she spoke.
"The duties of a Padawan is a long time of servitude, but not in the sense of slavery but in the sense of learning. Learning is the key of the Padawan. Learning the Code from the Master. Being guided in the ways of the Force. Providing assistance to the Master when in need until my trials to Knighthood are set before me." Menaria paused for a second to catch her breath. She was pouring her own heart felt feelings into her words. As she stared into the ever-deepening blue eyes of the man before her, all sense of time stood at a stand still. The walls around them could have fallen, but neither would have noticed. The two were only aware of each other and that was the only thing that mattered.
"My time, my life, my all is yours Master. Do with it as you will." Tears began to form in her eyes, but she fought to keep her calm.
Upon her last words, Lindoro's own breath caught as lump formed in his throat. Tears misted his eyes. Menaria nearly gasped as she saw them form in the Knight's eyes.
He then guided her to kneel. She knelt down on her knees upon the floor and sat back on her heels. The tall Jedi followed suit in front of her. Menaria's anxiety returned as she realized what the next stage of the ritual entailed. 'The bond forming!' She had never opened her mind fully to anyone before.
"As the two become one, a bond is formed. The training bond is considered a precious and delicate matter. One to be taken seriously. Never should either Master or Padawan ever abuse this gift. Though weak at first it later becomes the strongest link to the Master and Padawan." Lindoro's baritone voice was slightly hoarse as the emotions threaten to engulf the man's calm.
Menaria bowed her head slightly in preparation. Long warm fingers gently took her head, lightly touching her temples. The Force began to swirl around and through Lindoro as he prepared to form the bond that would connect the two together.
Menaria was taken back by the surge of power coming from him. 'He is of the Living Force!' She was astounded for few Jedi had total connectivity to the Living Force. Most were had part Living and Unifying or just with the Unifying Force like Master Windu was known for. A new feeling filled Menaria's being, replacing her anxiety. Pride. She was proud to be getting a Master who was attuned to the Living Force. Upon that thought, she lowered her mental shields all the way. She was glad and willing to open herself up to the man that was becoming her Master.
Lindoro felt everything that Menaria did. He was taken back when she quickly lowered her shields and allowed him free reign inside her mind. 'So trusting! So pure and innocent! The Force has guided me rightfully. This was meant to be!' Nothing could explain the sensations that rocked him as he started the bond that would connect her to him for a very long time.
While the two were forming the bond, the councilors looked on. Several glanced at each other as they commune quietly in their minds. They realized that this was not a normal Master/Padawan bonding. Something special was happening. Master Yoda seemed to be filled with enthusiasm. His ears were nearly pointed all the way up. A smile lit his face as he nodded to the other councilors while watching two kneeling Jedi.
A good half hour passed when finally Lindoro took his hands from his Padawan's face. The two opened their eyes at the same time and shared the same sheepish grin.
He glanced over at Master Windu, who in turn nodded. Lindoro took out a small vibroblade and cut off a lock of his hair. Putting the blade back into one of his pouches from his utility belt, he took the lock of black hair and began to braid it amongst a lock of her red hair behind her right ear.
"The braid of a Padawan symbolizes the Apprenticeship as well as one's accomplishments." He closed his eyes momentarily as he used the Force to fuse his and her hair together where they met. Once the braiding was done, he gently tugged on it as his eyes twinkled with mirth.
Menaria couldn't believe that it was done. Upon the tugging sensation coming from behind her ear she focused upon her Master and noticed his mischievous look. She cracked a smirk that nearly made the new Master laugh. But he refrained himself at the last second. He then stood up and helped her rise as well. The two then turned and faced the councilors.
Mace's deep voice seemed to boom in the room. "We welcome the newly Master and Padawan officially and they shall be entered in the archives as such." Lindoro and Menaria bowed at the same time to the councilors. Once that was done, Menaria took her rightful position behind and to the right a few feet from her Master. The councilors then stepped from their seats walking to the duo to congratulate them on the bonding.