(I apologize for not having update for the longest tiem, i had busy work with school, and now that i have graduated, i will be able to update way more often, so still please read and review, thanks)
(No, I dont own Star Wars, but i do own the 8 characters here right now)
Chapter 4: Lesson in Life
July 29, 2004; 1401 hours
Interior of Ayers Rock, Northern Territory, Australia, Earth, Solar System, Milky-Way Galaxy
Kevin kneeled down, trying to catch his breath. He couldnt even imagine how large this "rock" was underneath, to him, it might as well have taken up the whole of the Australian desert.It had been 16 days since they agreed to train, and were only saved by holograms telling their parents that they were accepted to the University of Srawrats, in Australia, and that they were gonna stay for the summer till the first day of college for them. These holos would then pack up stuff, and say goodby (being that these were upgraded versions that happened to look, feel, and ever smell real) and then would leave in a vehicle waiting for them at the front of their houses. These vehicles would then turn a corner, and vanish, teleporting their equipment to Ayers Rock, for the new Padawans. Of course, electronic letters would be constantly sent till such time as the last letter, stating that they will be going off in the world, and goodby, and yada yada.
But for now, Kevin was panting, wishing he was at the College of Star Wars backward, for then he wouldnt be force to work as hard. Obviously, though, they were needed, and he must say, he was looking real good now, especially for Sam, he thought, and grinned. For these past days, they group had been doing many physical excerises from running around the inside of the rock ( a good hundred miles, or so the group guessed) to body building, to running an obsticle course that was the perimeter of the rock ( and much longer than the run, to their surprise) to echani fighting, so that they can not only fit in, but survive. And of course, their were4 other "classes" that they took; Force mastery classes, Republic history and culture classes ( the most enjoyable class for them), weapon mastery (except lightsabers), and lastly, Jedi teachings, which was apparently the class the MasterPangea wanted then in right now, and his "P.A" system told then, really just his voice in their heads. Padawans, please report to the Council Chamber, for Jedi teachings.
"You better hurry, Kev!" shouted Steve, slapping his back as he passed him by. He got up, ran two more miles, and collapsed. This was very tiring, almost like a boot camp style training. Where do you like they got the idea? Master Pangea said, once again in his head, you better hurry up. Yes, Master, he said, and tried to get up.
"Here, let me help you," said Ally, as she walked up behind him.
"Sure" replied Kevin, and got up with her help. "how much farther?"
"Its actually over there, about another mile"
"Ok, lets go"
They both ran, trying to get there quickly. About halfway there, Kevin decided to use the Force to speed him up, and he and Ally easily got there in less time than it took a sports car to travel the same distance. Inside, the meditation mats were once again set up in place of the chairs used to replicate the Coucil Chamber on Courasant. Kevin and Ally quickly sat down on two mats near the door, and went into meditation. From the center of the room, the forn of Master Pangea took shape.
"Good to see you all here. Now before we begin, you must relax. Repeat the Old Jedi Code." As one, they all spoke.
There is no Emotion; there is Peace
There is no Passion; there is Serenity
There is no Ignorance; there is Knowledge
There is no Chaos; there is Harmony
There is no Death; there is the Force
Master Pangea nodded, "Good, now, I must teach you the New Jedi Code. This code was adopted after the death of the first New Jedi Order Jedi Master. I believe you know a lotabout him, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. After discovering the faults of the Jedi teachings from the time of Exar Kun, to Revan and Malak, and the Jedi Civil War, to the Exile, who defeated the cause of the fall of the Jedi, an Sith Master by the name of Darth Traya, all the way to the fall of Anakin Skywalker, and thefall of Darth Vader. It was then the Order was more or less a thing of the past. Luke, and his sister Leia, proved the faults of the Jedi teachings, and how many things the Coucil had previously declared a path to the dark side was in fact alright. I, for one, was on the committee that approved of the new teachings, and now it is time to stray from the path that leads to extremist sides of light and dark. Repeat after me.
"There is no Emotion, but those that bring Peace"
There is no Emotion, but those that bring Peace
"There is no Passion, but that which brings Serenity"
There is no Passion, but that which brings Serenity
"There is no Ignorance, for one must have Knowledge to act"
There is no Ignorance, for one must have Knowledge to act
"There is no Chaos, for it is one's responsibilty to bring Harmony"
There is no Chaos, for it is one's responsibilty to bring Harmony
"There is no Death, for the Force binds us all"
There is no Death, for the Force binds us all
"There is no Light, there is no Darkness, for one must be balanced in every measure"
There is no Light, there is no Darkness, for one must be balanced in every measure
"When I can accept this, I will truely be a Jedi"
When I can accept this, I will truely be a Jedi
Master Pangea smiled."Padawans, as you can see, its is alright to have emotions, but one must have control. It is not your emotions or your passion that lead to the dark side, but your lack of control. Be ready to let go of the ones you love, and the ones to care about. Revenge is the one of the only true paths to the dark side. Even the Jedi are not without shadows. Master Luke Skywalker, too, once walked the path of the dark side, as my ancestor, Revan, once did. Yes, before you say anything, I am desendant of Revan, and my name has come from the progammed name that he carried for a time during the Jedi Civil War, the name the council created for him. I am not saying that you all will walk the path, but that a few of you might, and that it is never too late to turn towards the light. And nor am I saying that a true Jedi si gray, as some might think. Remember this: Behind every beam of light is a shadow. You must take all of the Universe as a balance, something that the Old Jedi Order did not. And if you recall the story of Darth Sidious, and the fall of the Old Republic, you may have noticed that he did, take into account the balance of the Universe, but he, like the council, chose some parts out of others. Remember that, Padawans, and accept it, for then you can truely call yourselves Jedi.
To be continued...