Chapter 9

I spent all week in the medical bay. James came to se me almost everyday with Talra. Gray lurked in the shadows of course, leering at me. I told James and Talra About my Gift and they reacted exactly how I thought they would. James gave his usual "I don't really care, but congratulations anyway" speech, but I could feel that he was excited for me. Talra showed her pleasure at the news outright and assaulted me with hugs and pats on the head. Gray just shrugged.

"If you're going to be going out with my sister, show a little emoting, you stone bantha." James laughed and so did Talra, while she scolded me.

"Stop being a pest Rish. You're just mad because you haven't found you're true love." The last sentence drifted like she was a holovid actress.

"And when I do, I'll let you know how icy she is compared to our friend over there." Gray gave me his stare and left the room.

"Rish did master Skywalker say anything about a new teacher?"

"Actually he did, why?"

James and Talra's face sunk a bit then they leaned in and whispered. "The new teacher. He's weird. He's blind but… not."

"Um how is that?"

"He's got this blindfold on over his eyes all the time, but he can see everything that's going on. Even things that shouldn't be seen." Talra said

"Like what?" I asked sitting up.

"Like me and James passing notes. And know what's written on them." Gray said from the door.

"Where did you go?" I said

"None of your business." I gave him a look and turned back to James and my sister.

"So, he knows about…"

"We wouldn't be that stupid to write love letters in class dummy." Gray said as he came closer. He looked worried no matter what he was saying.

"Well that's not all that weird. He has the same gift as I do. It's probably just more focused then mine."

They all considered this. "Anything else I should know? He is going to be my personal instructor."

"Well…" Talra thought.

"He's kinda cripple. He walks with a cane and has a limp." James blurted

"A cripple swordsman?"

"Oh my Force, Rish! This guy can take down anyone. You should have seen the way he sent Talra flying with a simple slash."

Talra blushed. "I wasn't that bad."

"No, but he was that good. I'd hate to see the fight between you two… actually, that would be completely awesome." James thought for a moment. "What about Ambassador Oneida versus Grand Master Skywalker. That would be a challenge worthy of the Skywalker heritage."

"Shut up James." All of us said.

"What kind of light saber does he have?"

James shrugged. "It's custom made. I don't even know were he keeps it. It just came out of nowhere when he was dueling Talra."

"… Interesting. I'll be back today. Nurse Frost just wanted me to stay again last night to run another test." I thought for a moment. "The tournament is next week right?"

"Yeah." Talra said, eyeing me. "Why?"

"Maybe Ambassador Oneida can teach me some tactics."

"You don't need anymore tactics." Gray said.

"What? A compliment from the Ice Prince?" I said.

"No, I'm just stating fact."

I turned to James. "I don't know what you see in him, I really don't." I reached out to block a swat from Gray, but he stopped himself. "I don't think I really want to touch you."

"Oh come on. Now that I know about it, I can turn it off and on at will."

"I know. That's why I don't want to touch you."

"A good idea, to be sure." A voice from the hall announced. Master Arn came in the room with a package under his arm. Gray, Talra, and James bowed. Master Arn bowed to them then looked at me. "You're still in bed? I know Nurse Frost is excessively careful but you have to get moving before you go stiff."

I got out of bed and stood before my Master in my bed clothes. He looked me up and down. "Good, Nurse Frost hasn't fattened you up. Here." He handed the package to me.

"If it doesn't fit, tell me so I can have them refitted." He said as I unwrapped the package. It was blue Jedi robe with the Ambassador insignia on the left chest. It was made of threaded micro fiber and a mesh underlay was underneath. A set of black gantlets lay in a separate bundle. "They just came in from Coresant. We had to rush then over when we found out about your ability." A weird glint in glint showed in his eyes when he said that, but I didn't dwell on it.

Master Arn handed me a set of dark blue boots and a blue over cloak with the Ambassador insignia also stitched into the left chest. "Congratulations Rish. I can teach you no more. The Council will see you tonight for your Knighting. You two as well." He said to James and Gray. He eyed Talra. "You're Rish's sister Elizabeth. No I'm thinking of Facis' sister. Talra."

She bowed and smiled. "Well since you are family, there is no harm in you coming to the ceremony. I'll speak to you later Rish. Oh, good luck next week. I'll be routing for my former apprentice." He smiled and left the room.

"wow, this is actually happening." I said.

"Don't just stand there looking dumb. Get dressed so we can introduce you to Ambassador Oneida. Nurse Frost!" James ran into the Medical bay office. I sighed smiling and began to dress. "Turn around." I said. Talra made a face and went into the office with James. Gray stared at me. "What, do you want me to tell James you were watching me dress?"

"Not much to watch." He said and strode into the office, a slightly embarrassed look on his face.

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