Chapter Two: Master and Apprentice
Revan knealt in the darkend meditation chamber, trying to clear his mind of the feelings left over from that morning. One by one he banished the feelings of excitement in the chase, the thrill of combat, the exaltation of victory, and the shame of discovery. He tried to lose himself in the currents of the Force that swelled around him, like the wind on the plains. His concentration broke as he imagined the winds whipping his and Malak's robes as they whirled atop the mesa. Shaking his head in frustration, he intensified his efforts at concentration, forcing himself to wade into the currents surrounding him.
"Your feelings betray you, my apprentice. The Force is a current that directs us much more than we direct it. You must empty your mind, clear your heart of your passions, and let the currents embrace you and carry you. Do not jump into them and try to turn them. That way lies darkness." She stepped into the chamber behind him, her soothing voice immediately calming his nerves and making concentration easier. She moved easily in the darkness, felt his anger subside, and nodded her head in approval. She could tell he had relaxed, though she could not see the visible drooping of his head an shoulders. She would not have seen it under the light of day. She was blind.
She knealt in front of him, joining him in his meditation. Through the Force, she felt the bond that held them, and easily reached out with her mind along the threads of that bond until she met his.
You broke the rules of the enclave today, my apprentice.
Yes, master.
The Force is strong with you Revan, and you have learned well. I know that you and Malak are eager to take the trials, but you must have patience. The council is wise, and will call for you at the right time.
Yes, master, but...
No, Revan, there are no buts. He felt her sigh in his mind, and her disappointment. Master Zhar is right, you know. You must learn obedience. The path we walk is a delicate one; indulging in rebelliousness and fulfilling self-centered desires is the first step on the path to the Dark Side. You know I do not agree with the other Masters that we should subdue our emotions, and that even such feelings as joy and love can subvert our cause. But our desires can overpower us if we let them. Few have returned who walked the Dark Path. It is best not to take the first steps.
Yes, Master Kreia.