Chapter 4: Jedi Temple
Hey everyone I'm back with a new chapter. Now many of you were interested in my last chapter, but to help Shun I brought in hands down my favorite character in the whole Avatar franchise and I think you'll love it as much as I did. I hope you like what I have planned. Please Review and Enjoy.
After the battle of the Malevolence, Anakin was flying the Twilight back to Jedi Temple on Coruscant.
"I need to report back to the Senate tell them our lead was nothing but a trap." Padme said walking out.
"Try not to get taken hostage again." Anakin teases causing Padme to roll her eyes.
"I'll try." Padme said walking away.
Stepping off the ship, Shun looks up at the tall buildings in awe. 'They're even bigger than the buildings in Republic City.'
"Well Shun, welcome to the Jedi Temple. Jedi from all across the Galaxy come here to learn and help others." Obi-Wan said as he, Anakin, and Ahsoka lead him inside to see Jedi of all shapes and sizes.
"How many Jedi are there?" Shun asks.
"There are many Jedi spread across the galaxy but only a few hundred here." Ahsoka said.
Shun sighs as he looks to his side seeing Master Tapal's lightsaber strapped next to his. 'I wish you were here to show me this place.'
"Hey uh Ahsoka." Anakin said getting her attention. "Obi-Wan and I need to report to the Council, mind taking him around try to cheer him up?"
"Sure Master." Ahsoka nods. Turning to Shun, Ahsoka walked up to him. "Hey wanna check out more of the temple?"
"Uh sure I guess." Shun said as Ahsoka led him down the halls.
Looking out through a door, Shun saw dozens of little kids training in one room.
"Wow, you guys really start early." Shun said.
"When a child is revealed to be connected to the Force, the Jedi have to move fast so they don't fall into the wrong hands. I was brought into the Jedi Temple when I was very young." Ahsoka said.
"I know how that feels." Shun sighs.
As they continued walking Ahsoka saw the sad look on Shun's face.
"You miss him." Ahsoka said getting his attention. "Master Tapal? You liked being his padawan, didn't you?"
"Yeah, I don't know if he was the best master, but he was mine. He found me, he helped me build my lightsaber. He said he was gonna make me a Jedi, but what do I do now that he's gone?" Shun asks.
Ahsoka paused trying to figure out an answer when she remembered something. "Avatar? I remember Master Tapal called you that before he died, what is that?"
"It's a special title in my world." Shun said.
"Does it explain why you can do those amazing attacks we saw?" Ahsoka asks.
"Yep. In my world there are 4 main elements: Water, Earth, Fire and Air. In my world a person is only able to learn one element, but there is always one Avatar, a person who is able to control all 4 at once. That's who I am." Shun explains.
"So you've been training your entire life. Just not as a Jedi first." Ahsoka realized.
"Yep. Master Tapal was the only one who knew how to help me be a Jedi." Shun said.
"Well what if I helped you?" Ahsoka said surprising him. "Granted I'm still learning myself, but if you ever need a friend or a hand I'm here."
For the first time in a while Shun smiles softly. "Thanks Ahsoka."
"Hey us padawans have to look out for each other." Ahsoka said playfully punching his shoulder.
In the Jedi Council Room, Anakin and Obi-Wan were talking to the council.
"So Master Tapal has fallen?" Mace Windu asks.
"I'm afraid so." Anakin nods.
"A great loss this is to the Jedi." Yoda sighs.
"He gave his life to save mine from dying at the hands of General Grievous." Obi-Wan explains.
"Grievous, yet another Jedi has fallen to that mechanical menace." Kit Fisto growls.
"Something else you wish to share to us, you have." Yoda said.
"Yes, before he died Master Tapal had a padawan but he skills we had never seen before in a Jedi." Anakin said.
"What kind of skills?" Plo Koon asks.
"It might be easier if you saw for yourselves." Obi-Wan said.
"Where is this padawan?" Mace asks.
"He's with Ahsoka walking around the temple." Anakin said.
"Hmm meet this padawan I shall. Take me to him." Yoda said climbing out of his seat and following Anakin and Obi-Wan out of the room.
In the Temple courtyard, Ahsoka and Shun were sharing stories.
"So basically my master and I had to bring Stinky back to his dad and when we did he ordered us to be executed on sight." Ahsoka said.
"Wow, that's some first mission." Shun said.
"Yeah, and my beginning as Master Skywalker's Padawan." Ahsoka smiles.
"You really like training under that guy, don't you?" Shun asks.
"Yeah, he's a great Jedi and I hope to be as good as him one day." Ahsoka smiles. "Did you have some masters when you were training to be an Avatar?"
"Tons." Shun nods taking his glider off his back. "When I finished my airbending training, my master gave me this glider."
Ahsoka examines it as it opens up. "Does it work without it?"
"Sure as long as you don't mind not going anywhere." Shun chuckles.
"There you two are." Anakin said as he and Obi-Wan walked over.
"Shun, we brought someone who would like to meet you." Obi-Wan said as Yoda walked up to him.
"Greetings, young one." Yoda said.
"Hi sir, my name's Shun, what's your name?" Shun asks.
"Shun this is Master Yoda." Ahsoka said.
"Master Yoda? Master Tapal told me about you." Shun recalled.
"A good Jedi, he was. How long has he trained you?" Yoda asks.
"Uh about a few months." Shun said as Yoda narrowed his eyes.
"Sorry, but much too old you are." Yoda said.
"But I've learned so much. Please, please give me a chance to prove I can be a Jedi." Shun begs.
"Master Yoda, we saw what he can do. Master Tapal believed he could be a Jedi." Obi-Wan said.
"Mmm. Very well." Yoda walks out and picks up a pebble from the courtyard. "10 minutes to take this pebble from me, you have. Pass, a Jedi you shall be."
Shun narrows his eyes and Ahsoka hands him back his glider. "Deal."
From the upper floors, a woman with green skin and dark clothes was walking down the hall with a teen girl who was dressed similar to her, these were Jedi Master Luminara and her padawan Barriss Offee.
As Barriss was listening to her master she looked over to see Shun walks out to face Master Yoda.
"Barriss, is there something about the outside that is more interesting than listening?" Luminara asks turning to her.
"Sorry Master, but." Barriss points for her to see.
"Hmm this is interesting." Luminara said intrigued why Master Yoda was facing a padawan.
'I gotta get that stone.' Shun thought determined.
"I'll keep track of the time." Obi-Wan said.
"Very good. Begin when you are ready." Yoda said.
"Any rules?" Shun asks.
"Whatever lessons you have been taught, you may use." Yoda said.
Nodding Shun took a fighting stance.
Making the first move Shun used a Force Push but Master Yoda jumped out of the way with ease and knocked him to the ground with his walking stick.
"For a little guy, you move quick." Shun said impressed.
Picking himself up Shun saw Yoda standing behind a small pool of water. Using his waterbending the water shot up behind Yoda like a geyser as Shun spun the water around making a ring that brought Yoda closer to him surprising everyone.
Bringiing the water down it turned to shards of ice as they rained down towards the Jedi Master.
Holding up his hand, Yoda stopped the ice inches from his face before launching them back towards Shun.
Acting quickly Shun created a wall of earth that deflected all the ice before sending the wall moving towards Yoda who jumped out of the way.
"Well this kid just keeps throwing surprises." Anakin said.
"Agreed. Now I see why Master Tapal took such an interest in him." Obi-Wan said.
Forming an Air Scooter, Shun leaps onto it and races towards Yoda quickly jumps out of the way but Shunn turns around and races towards him.
Yoda prepared for another straight attack when Shun leaped off the Air Scooter and as he was over Yoda, he created a ball of fire and threw it down making it smash into the ground.
Master Yoda looks around and sees he was trapped in a circle of flames with Shun on the other side of it.
"Wow, that's impressive." Barriss said.
"Flashy but not enough to stop Master Yoda." Luminara said
"Clever." Yoda smiles as he someone else in Shun's spot.
"I'm not giving up." Shun said igniting his lightsaber and holding it in his right hand while in his left hand he ignited Master Tapal's double-bladed lightsaber holding it in a reverse grip. "How much time do I have left?"
"2 minutes and 20 seconds." Obi-Wan said.
Charging forward Shun swings the double-bladed saber but Yoda ignites his green lightsaber blocking it as Shun tried attacking again but Yoda blocked and leaped around him with ease.
Shun jumps back and creates an X with his lightsabers and slashes but Yoda leaps up and knocks Shun on his back and the lightsabers out of his hand.
"Shun." Ahsoka gasps seeing Shun slowly sit up and hang his head in failure.
"I blew it." Shun sighs seeing he had not time left when Yoda walked up to him.
"Giving up so soon? Tried everything, have you?" Yoda asks causing Shun to pause to think.
"May I have the pebble, please?" Shun asks.
"Yes." Yoda smiles handing the pebble to him just as the timer went off.
"Wait if you were just gonna give me the pebble, why did you make me go through all that?" Shun asks.
"Well for one it was pretty funny seeing you run around like that." Anakin chuckles before Obi-Wan elbows him.
"Many skills a Jedi must have, but not until the end did I recognize who you were. Raava, a long time it has been." Yoda smiles.
"Raava? Master Yoda his name is Shun." Ahsoka said when Shun's eyes glowed and a light energy surrounded him.
"Yoda, how long has it been since we last talked." Shun said but the voice coming from him was feminine.
"Uh Master, anyone have any idea what is going on?" Ahsoka asks.
"Don't look at me." Anakin said equally confused.
"I am Raava, the spirit of light and peace. For many generations, my spirit has moved between the Avatars giving them the strength to protect others and maintain the spirit world. But you Jedi through your meditation have sometimes reached into the Spirit World seeking knowledge, peace of mind or simply some friendly advice."
"And you know this Spirit, Master?" Obi-Wan asks.
"I do, younger I was when I first spoke with Raava." Yoda nods.
"Yoda, Shun is my champion and he can be a great help for the Jedi, he may not be what you are accustomed to, but he is kind and he is strong. Give him a chance." Raava said.
"Very well." Yoda said as Shun's eyes returned to normal and the light around him disappeared.
"Ugh what happened? I think I zoned out." Shun groans.
"You don't remember?" Anakin asks.
"I remember Master Yoda giving me the pebble but that's it." Shun said.
"Shun, promised you I did. But to be a Jedi you will need a new master." Yoda said before turning to Obi-Wan. "You will train him."
"It would be an honor to a great friend." Obi-Wan nods in agreement. "Shun, I will train you to the best of my abilities."
"Thank you, Master Obi-Wan." Shun smiles.
Up above, Barriss was looking down at Shun with interest.
"Well looks like he'll be around more often." She smiles.
Walking down the hall, Obi-Wan led Shun to a room. "When we're not on missions this will be where you will stay. It's not much but I hope you like it." Obi-Wan opens the doors to see a bed, dresser, and a small stove with a teapot on it.
"Thank you, for giving me this chance." Shun said.
"Don't thank me yet. We have a long road ahead of us. Get some rest Shun. I'll stop by tomorrow for your first lesson." Obi-Wan said walking away.
"Hey uh Master Kenobi." Shun calls out getting his attention. "I'll do my best."
Obi-Wan smiles before walking down the hall where Anakin was waiting for him.
"So think the kid has a chance? He's not what the Jedi are used to" Anakin asks
"Neither were you but I put up with all your craziness." Obi-Wan smirks.
"Oh real funny master." Anakin said following him.
Walking inside, Shun turned on the stove and poured himself a cup of tea, before sitting down in a meditation stance.
Taking a deep breath a spirit appeared in front of him causing Shun to smile. While Shun had learned to communicate with previous Avatars like Aang and Korra there was one spirit that Shun found in the spirit world that he really enjoyed talking to.
"I knew you'd come" Shun smiles.
Sitting across from Shun was a bald elderly man in green clothes, a beard and a cup of tea in his hands. This was Iroh.
"I'm never one to shy away from sharing a cup of tea." Iroh smiles holding up his cup. "What troubles you?"
"I just started this war, and I already lost someone close to me. I don't know if I'll be able to help stop it." Shun admits.
Iroh looks at Shun's sad face and an idea comes to him.
Shun suddenly hears some strings played as he looks up to see an instrument appeared in Iroh's hands as he plays a melody. "Leaves from the vine, falling so slow. Like fragile tiny shells drifting in the foam. Little soldier boy come marching home. Brave soldier boy comes marching home." Iroh smiles cheering Shun up. "I can't tell you fighting in a war is easy, but if you can find something worth fighting for. You'll be fine."
Shun raises his cup of tea as Iroh raised his wishing him luck.