Obi-Wan saw just the other morning what he thought Allura might be capable of, a Force barrier that protected her, almost, from a sandstorm. He just wanted to know if Allura had really seen her former Master, or if that was an excuse for inexperience. He didn't doubt a Padawan seeing her former Master, or his former Master, the stories are true. Fallen Jedi become one with the Force when the pass, and their former Padawans, who are either Padawans still or Jedi Knights or Masters can be visited by them. He just wanted to know if she had truly been visited.

Obi-Wan picked up a smaller rock to start with. Just in case, he didn't want to impale her on the first test. He also figured he'd stand right in front of her, just in case as well. Obi-Wan stood about twenty paces away from where Allura was kneeling. The rock that was in his hand was about the size of a golf ball, the bigger rocks at his feet were the size of baseballs.

Allura knew that this test wasn't just a test of her abilities, but a test for Obi-Wan as well. A test to see if he could teach again, and a test to see if he could trust Allura. This were, weird between them. Allura knew deep in her heart that Obi-Wan was glad she had found him, she believed that; but she also knew what Obi-Wan had been through, she had seen with her own eyes what Anakin's work had done. She knew why Obi-Wan would be so reluctant to train her, but she had not expected what she had already been through.

Allura knew she could easily pass any test Obi-Wan would give her. She knew her own abilities without being over confident. But, she also knew she could have fun with this. She knew Obi-Wan needed it.

She was kneeling in the sand, blindfold around her eyes. She reached out with her feelings to sense all that was around her. She didn't know when Obi-Wan would throw this rock. She sensed where Obi-Wan was standing, and the rocks position before he had even thrown it. She could see him, feel him. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes under the blindfold. She could see just as well as if her eyes were wide open. She saw all that was around her, including what was behind her, as if she had eyes on every angle of her head. The images were clear.

She saw Obi-Wan throw the rock, she could feel just how fast the rock was going, all of it's turns and rotations. She knew exactly when the rock would hit her face and exactly where, she saw it, sensed it. Her sense seemed surprised at the speed and strength that Obi-Wan had used to throw this rock.

Allura was able to track the rock perfectly. Her breathing slowed down a bit. The rock began to get closer, Obi-Wan began to worry. Allura sensed it and tried not to smile. At the last possible second, Allura tilted her head to the right at the exact degree, and the rock sailed past her ear. She could hear the it whistle past.

"Very, good," Obi-Wan said trying not to sound surprised. "I will do it again, I will let you know when I will stop. This will be the last time you hear my voice until I tell you we are through."

Obi-Wan was shocked, that had went better than his first time. His first time ended up in a black eye. Anakin had a better first time that he did, but not like this. This was different, this was precision, perfection. It seemed to Obi-Wan that Allura had tracked that rock as if she were a piece of tracking equipment, or a droid. Obi-Wan shook his emotions away and then began to walk around the circle.

Allura sensed his surprise, and that made her feel good. She also sensed, and saw him walking, as if she was watching a HoloNet. She saw him stop about 90 degrees from where he started. Obi-Wans' throw was a bit harder this time, but that did nothing to startle Allura. She felt the speed of the rock, and was able to do again just what she had done before.

Allura now wanted to have fun. She saw Obi-Wan move again, and saw the rock being thrown, felt the speed. Instead of moving her head, she kept it right there. Obi-Wan thought she finally would mess up, but she did something completely different. A few inches from her face, Allura stopped the rock, mid air. She sustained it, kept it floating. Then, she set it down gently beside her.

Obi-Wan was very impressed. She's getting smart, Obi-Wan thought. This little display was either cockiness or a real natural talent. Obi-Wan had a feeling what it was. Anakin had done things like this, little tricks during his exercises. Except he smiled that cocky smile, just like he always did.

Obi-Wan was now fully behind Allura. This always proved to be the hardest spot to get a feel for. It was why he has the scar on the back of his head. He had half expected the same for Allura. He threw the rock. Allura saw it coming towards her head. She stopped it again, mid air. But, instead of dropping it, she sent it back. The blindfold was still on her eyes and her hands were at her sides. She used the Force to heave the rock back from where it came, at Obi-Wan. Except he didn't expect it.

In her vision, Allura saw the rock sail back, and hit Obi-Wan in the chest. He went down onto one knee. Obi-Wan didn't expect it. He saw Allura stop the rock, and assumed that she would place it down, so he placed his head down. When he looked back up, the rock was coming towards him, and there was nothing he could do. The impact of the rock knocked the wind out of him. He dropped to one knee, trying not to look as if he needed help. But, he now knew, despite it all, he knew she was no fluke. She was very powerful with the Force.

Just before the rock hit Obi-Wan, Allura threw the blindfold up and turned towards him. Her eyes adjusted to the light a bit, and then she ran over to him. She knelt beside Obi-Wan and placed her hand on his back.

"Master Kenobi, I am so sorry," Allura said. "Is there anything I can do? Anything at all?"

"No, no I will be fine," Obi-Wan said getting up, then take a few steps back losing his balance. Allura rushed to help him catch his balance.

"I am so sorry, you should stay down until your breath comes back," she said. She helped Obi-Wan to his knee. "I, I just thought it would be funny, I am so sorry."

Obi-Wan tried to be mad, but found it very difficult. Anakin would have done the exact same thing, and as he looked back on when he had done this to Anakin, he was surprised he didn't do it. Anakin always enjoyed turning lessons into games. He still got the point of it, got the lesson, so Obi-Wan never did anything to stop him. Obi-Wan never scolded his young Padawan, too much. He was, after all, learning. And so was this Padawan.

"Master Kenobi, are you alright?" Allura asked again when she got no response.

"Yes, yes, just fine," Obi-Wan said, getting back up again. "I feel like a Bantha stepped on my chest."

"I am very sorry."

"No, it's ok," Obi-Wan replied. "Occupational hazard, I suppose. Guess I need Force lessons again."

"I am-"

"Enough apologies. We have other exercises. Come."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course, now lets go, or I am going to fail you," Obi-Wan said with a smile.

Allura smiled back.

"Alright, here's the next task," Obi-Wan began. "A test of physical strength."

"Physical strength?"

"Yes, endurance mostly, and how this effects your ability with the Force. The Force is easy when you're stationary, but when you're concentration has to be divided, many Padawans find it difficult to be able to spilt their concentrations," Obi-Wan explained.

"Alright, Master," Allura replied.

Allura stripped of her robes exposing the suit her Master had given her. Obi-Wan was curious on how she obtained such a suit, but thought it best not to question her now.

Obi-Wan had Allura go into a handstand, and then balance herself on one arm. When she was able to, he placed four of the rocks around her, and told her to elevate them, and keep them elevated and in one place. Obi-Wan noticed the muscle definition in Allura's arms as she kept herself up. He was very impressed with her physical appearance. He hadn't noticed it before when they went into town, for certain reasons.

Every part of Allura's body was tight and built, in a way that did not make her look strong if you saw her walking down the street. Each muscle was in perfect definition, from her shoulders to her legs. He stood back and admired the near perfection of her body, before realizing that she had sustained the rocks as he had asked her, and they were completely stationary.

Allura closed her eyes when she balanced herself on one arm. She took a few deep breathes and let the Force flow through her. She was able to see all four rocks lift off the ground though her visions. Her body did not shake, she had intense physical training before. She could feel sweat begin to form on her body, but was undistracted by it.

Again, Allura wanted to prove to Obi-Wan that she was ready for all of his training, and could pass every test he would give her. She took another deep breath in and slowly, began to move the rocks around her, keeping each one the same distance apart and moving at the same speed. Not once showing sign of fatigue or anything.

Obi-Wan watched with one hand on his beard. He became very interested. He had indeed under estimated this Padawan. Again what Morgan had said to him before he left played in his head, "Don't over look what's in front of you". What was in front of him was very impressive, and he searched for a meaning, but failed to find one. Why was she really here?

"Alright my young Padawan," Obi-Wan said. "You may rest now."

Allura slowly lowered herself down, the rocks softly falling to the ground. She was now out of breath. The intensity of what she had done was now hitting her. She looked over at Obi-Wan who seemed to be taking in what he had just witnessed, she smiled to herself.