Ahsoka had been looking at the outcome of the test for more than 10 minutes now Raoul had gone downstairs to grab a drink and came back. When he entered the room Ahsoka was still looking at the test. He took a sip and held the Can of Cola in front of the test. this Ahsoka startled a little. She looked up and he simply smiled at her.
'' your fussing too much.'' He said calm sitting on her bed. Ahsoka opened the can and sat next to him. and took a sip from the refreshing drink. '' but this is a big deal Raoul. I'm now the person whit the highest connection. Even more than the chosen one of the prophecy. That not supposed to be possible.'' She almost shouted in panic.
Raoul placed a hand on her shoulder. '' Ahsoka I'll say it again. Your fussing to much about it. I'm sure that there is a logical explanation for it.'' Ahsoka sighed. '' maybe your right. Maybe something went wrong during the count.'' Raoul nodded. '' so are you going to train in the ways of the force?''
Ahsoka nodded '' yes I was planning to start today if you want.'' Raoul frown. '' yea sure sounds awesome but may I ask why?'' Ahsoka looked at him. '' well because I believe that you won't train people to be weapons like the governments.''
Raoul frown again. '' so your basically saying that you trust me?'' Ahsoka blushed. '' i-I guess.'' ''May I ask why?'' Ahsoka looked at him. '' because I know you.'' Suddenly Raoul got angry and Ahsoka didn't understand. Weirdest thing he didn't seem to be angry at her. But whit himself.'' No! Ahsoka you don't. you don't know a thing about me. you don't know what or who I am at all!''
Ahsoka stood up extremely offended.'' what? WHERE THE HELL DID THAT COME FROM. WHAT DID I DO WRONG?'' suddenly the door opened. And Sietske looked at the two '' is everything alright in here'' Raoul nodded. '' yes mom were just blowing of some steam nothing more.'' Sietske looked doubting. '' so there is no fight here?'' '' no mom there is not.'' She nodded and left the two teens.
Raoul turned to Ahsoka . '' I'm sorry that came out different form how I thought it would. But what I meant was that you simply don't know me. and I don't know you either. But that doesn't stop me from trusting in your judgement. Because you make decisions based on experience. I just simply don't know what that might be.''
Ahsoka started to understand the way his thoughts work. '' I see well in that case I guess you're right.'' Raoul nodded. '' good well now that's out of the way. are we still going to train?'' Ahsoka smirked. '' sure she walked out of her room with Raoul behind her. '' say Ahsoka how are we going to train in the force?'' she laughed. '' you'll see.''
They walked in to the Japanese garden and moved to the Zen garden. Ahsoka lifter three stones one small stone the size of a hand. The second was a little bigger and the third was around the size of a football. Raoul looked confused but followed Ahsoka's lead. They sat down in meditative stance. '' Raoul I want you to close your eyes. And listen to my voice.'' Raoul did as he was told.''
Ahsoka looked at him and saw that he followed her orders. '' okay now empty your mind and feel the energy around you.'' Raoul was quick to do this, as he has done this many times. ''good now stretch out and feel the small stone. Can you feel it?'' she waited for a second so he could get a good grasp on the stone.'' Yes I can. He said.''
''Good now try and lift it up.'' Raoul frown from effort. But he was unsuccessfully. '' I cant.'' He said defeated after a minute.'' Don't give up. It took me three day's to get an even smaller one in the air.'' She said supportive. Raoul nodded and closed his eyes again. '' very well.'' He tried again but this time he slowly moved it up for a second or three.'' You did it. You really did it.'' She said amazed
He smiled '' yes I guess.'' He smiled a little shy.'' Good let's try again.''
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Ahsoka and Raoul just came back from school again. Raoul sighed. '' phfew finally Friday. I thought school would never end.'' Ahsoka frown. '' whoever only been there for 3 hour's.'' Raoul nodded. '' yeah three too many. It is 35 degree's we should be in a swimming pool eating ice. Not sitting in a class room sweating to our deaths.'' Jeffry heard that. '' you know for once I agree with you.'' He said as he cycled by.''
'' see even he agrees with me.'' Raoul spat out. Ahsoka chuckled. '' ah come on it wasn't that bad.'' Raoul looked at her as if she suddenly transformed in to a human. '' yea but you're a fricking Togruta. Your species is evolved for this weather. So sure it wasn't that bad for you.'' Ahsoka busted out in laughter.
'' yea fair enough. So what should we do now?'' Raoul shrugged. '' get an ice-cream I guess.'' Ahsoka nodded. '' sounds good.'' they both ordered an ice cream for their own. Ahsoka now received an weekly budget from Raoul's parents she would get 50 euro's a week and she'd had to buy everything herself. Raoul got the same. He has a slightly bigger budget because he also worked for his parents sometimes.''
As they both walked home they walked past the castle again.'' Yeez I still can believe how they build such a big ting from stone and brick without technology.'' Ahsoka commented. Raoul nodded. '' uh-hu.'' But before they could answered they heard shouts form the other side of the harbor. As Ahsoka followed the screams she saw a buss totally out of control heading for the end of the harbor that leaded right in to the lake.
She emidatly ran to the harbor and jumped on the biggest ship form there she jumped to the other side many people looked amazed. As Ahsoka landed right infornt of the buss. She used almost everything she had to bring it to a stop but it only slowed the buss down. She noticed that the lake was coming closer and closer. She had to jump out of the way before the fell in. this caused her to injure her leg as she fell to the ground. the buss to tumble over the edge.
People held their breath from shock. But they didn't hear a splash. They all ran to the edge to see the buss hovering above the water. They all looked at Ahsoka who had her hand stretched out. They all saw her struggling as the buss. Moved higher very slowly.
Raoul finally caught up completely out of breath. Ahsoka still remarked how fast he was.'' Raoul I need a hand.'' She said with a voice strained from effort. He closed his eye as he too stretched his hand out. Together they lifted up the buss and slowly placed it on the ground.
The people around they looked wide-eyed at the two. Raoul lower himself to Ahsoka.'' You're alright.'' Ahsoka nodded. '' yeah I just bruised my ankle, when I jumped out of the way.'' the children all jumped out of the buss. Raoul estimated that they were around eight to nine years old.'' Wow that was so cool. You just jumped in front of us like that and almost stopped the buss. Then when we fell. suddenly right when we almost hit the water we stopped again. You must be really strong.'' The boys and girls praised Ahsoka and Raoul. They were flattered and smiled at the children that surrounded them. One of the children suddenly said.'' Wait a moment. You where that woman on tv. The one they sat that you came from outer space.'' Ahsoka smiled. '' yes that is correct.'' She commented.
The children busted out with enthusiasm. As the people around them all started to whisper. What they didn't know was that Ahsoka could hear them all. '' see I told my mom and dad. I told them that you were real. But they didn't believe me. now they have to.'' Ahsoka nodded. And stroke his head. '' yes it seems your right young one.'' Raoul noticed that Ahsoka tried to stand up so he helped her up.
The ambulance and the police could be heard from in the distance. As the press already arrived ready to question what happened but before they could Ahsoka drawed all the attention by scraping her throat. '' people of earth please listen. I'm not a hoax by the government. As I just clearly demonstrated. I did not come here with the intend to be a treat or to harm and concur. My crash here was a pure accident just like a car crash can happen.''
She took a breath. '' yes I know you fear me. I understand that. I am the first alien species to ever be on earth and to meet. Believe me it's scary for me to. I know that my actions shall form you opinion on my entire race. All I want is to help people and keep them save. So we can live together in peace until I've repeated my ship and leave again.'' Raoul looked slightly sad about that but managed to cover it up in both the force and expression.
As the ambulance and police arrived the press started to swarm Ahsoka with questions. The agents quickly acted and make a path free for Ahsoka to move to the ambulance. She sat on the bed as the doctor checked her and the children. The children were cleared free as they had no wounds. Ahsoka just got some bandage but needed Raoul's support to walk around for now.'' Well nice idea getting an ice-cream.''
Raoul chuckled. '' you got wounded pretty often don't you.'' Ahsoka smirked. '' well not that often, but yea I'm reckless. I know.'' Raoul looked amused. '' aw damn it. We'll never make it back home in time before the press catch up. Any ideas.'' Ahsoka cursed. Raoul thought. '' yea the church would do. We can make it and wait there until they leave.''
Ahsoka nodded . '' sounds like a plan.'' They stumble to the church. And Raoul noticed that it was open. They went in and closed the door. Marcelo approached them whit a questioning look. '' everything alright?'' he asked concerned as he saw Ahsoka limping to a bench it was then that the 2 finally noticed that they ran in. in the middle of a prayer service.
Everyone looked at Ahsoka as she massaged her ankle. Suddenly she looked up and started to feel very uncomfortable. Raoul saw it and ask. ''Mind if we stay for the service.'' Marcelo smiled. '' . of course not my friend be welcome.'' sat next to her and Marcelo went back to his preaching stand. '' sorry people but It seems we have some quest who will be observing our way's. he's an atheist and his friend not from this planet. So please be exceptive of them. They are good people. Even if they reject god.''
Raoul immediately raised his hand. '' may I clear something up?'' Marcelo nodded. Raoul sighed and spoke with a strong sense of respect. '' I'll try to start no debate here. but there might be confusion I do not reject him. because if I would than I could say with a 100% guarantee that he doesn't exist. however I can't. because there is always a chance that there is one. say that it's unlikely but that I never dismiss the claim. that I'm not convinced doesn't mean that I reject him'' Marcelo looked intrigued.
It didn't take long before Marcelo was finished. suddenly he asked Raoul and Ahsoka to take place next to him. Ahsoka and Raoul walked forward as everyone looked at him.'' now everyone. I've great news.'' Marcelo said and turned to Ahsoka.'' I've received word from the pope. He'd like to meet you.''
Ahsoka frown she didn't really know but judging the reaction he was someone important. She looked to Raoul for advice.'' Accept. I'll explain later why'' He mouthed. Ahsoka turned to Marcelo. '' I would love to meet him.'' Marcelo could see the uncertainty in her eyes. '' very well here's your invitation. It will happen tomorrow 4 in the afternoon. Vatican city. Italy.''
''We'll be there.'' She said and Raoul looked disbelieving at here.'' Well now that's settled. I've wanted to do this for a very long time and now he's here I'd think it's a good opportunity. So Raoul would you like to take stand and teach us about atheism.'' Raoul looked surprised. '' uhmm yea sure but please keep in mind that I'm just 16 and that my knowledge isn't like Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens. So I could make mistakes.''
He took a sip of water from the glass he just received from Marcelo. '' so now I'll start with a question to you guy's. what do you think that atheism is?'' a man looked confused. And raised his hand. Raoul pointed him out and asked him to stand. '' well an atheist believes that there is no god and their fore puts his faith in evolution…..'' '' please let me stop you there.'' The man frown. '' I see the strawman assertion already. It's really simple. Atheism is simply a lack of faith. Nothing more nothing less. That's it. Now while it's common that many atheist also believe in evolution, it's not required to be an atheist.''
'' so does everyone understand now?'' everyone nodded. But a little girl stood up. ''may I ask why do you believe that murder is wrong? I mean I know murder is worn because god told me. but you don't have one so why is murder wrong?'' '' well this would be a good debate topic. And I'll go deeper in to this later.''
'' now from an atheistic point of view. Murder is unjustifiable. And highly consequential. Because an atheist most likely doesn't believe in an afterlife. Which means that this current life is all that we've got. If we murdered someone our only shot at life would be ruined by spending all our time in prison. ''
Raoul took a small sip ''What's more important though is that we believe, when taking someone's life. you literally end someone existence. Everything he or she was and used to be is gone. Their future, past and present all gone with the single pull of a trigger. It's the ultimate violation. Sheer empathy alone stop's us from committing such a horrible act.''
''Now I'd like to return the question. To all of you.'' The people looked all confused. One man spoke up.'' Well because god said that it's wrong. Just like the girl said. Because god wrote it in our hearts.'' Ahsoka immediately had a question in mind and took the mice. '' here's a question. Does he say that murder is wrong because it's wrong or because he said it's wrong?'' Raoul chucked. But the rest looked again a little confused.'' Why does It matter? Besides what's the difference.?'' Raoul gladly took the mic back.
'' well if murder is wrong whether or not god says it's wrong then morality doesn't require god. But if murder is wrong, just because god said it's wrong. Then morality is arbitrary. So which is it?'' a woman form the crowd spoke. '' no it's not arbitrary. It's against his nature.'' Checkmate thought Raoul. But he only said. '' o really?'' the woman spoke. '' yes.'' Ahsoka spoke. she had seen Raoul's thought's. he allowed her to read them. So she spoke '' and who decided what his nature would be? Because as the bible said morality can't come from nature. It needs a designer.''
''Well he did.'' Said a male in the crowd. But even Marcelo frown upon this. Ahsoka spoke. '' they you just pushed the problem a step back and morality is still arbitrary.'' Then a fourth man spoke. '' well maybe he didn't.'' Raoul smirked. '' hen his nature was determined by something beyond his control. Which means that god again isn't a requisite of morality. So I ask you again why is murder wrong.''
The church broke out in mumbling. A man spoke to Ahsoka. '' but why do you think murder is wrong?'' Ahsoka sighed. '' it's not.'' Everyone in the church looked up in shock. All but Raoul. He'd heard this argument before on tv. He knew that she'd quote it.'' Well I mean as long as god exist it's not.'' How so. Shouted someone. '' my my. Have you forgotten wat the bible said. Everything that happens, happens according to his plan, Which is ultimately good.'' '' yea so?'' he replied obviously angry.
'' Well that's instant justification for murder. If someone commits murder, than that murder was necessary according to god's plan. Because everything that happens, happens according to his plan, which is ultimately good in the end. Besides the person he murdered gets to spend an eternity with god and the murderer can just ask for forgiveness. Besides what are a few years. I could go so far deepen in to this but there is no time for that. But no my real believes are that murder is wrong. Yes there is an after live but only for those strong in the force and even then it's just for a year or 50 most of the time. Therefore you end someone when you kill them. That's wrong.''
Raoul smiled. '' well Marcelo it seems like we just shook and spooked your people a bit. So I think that it's better that we leave it here for now. if you ever want us to speak again. Just call we'll gladly do that.''
The girl that Raoul spoke to earlier looked at him. before Raoul left she stopped him. '' emm sir. I- uhmm I would like to know more about evolution… and is it possible to believe in both god and evolution.'' Raoul patted her head.'' Yes it's is possible to believe in both at the same time. It's actually pretty common. But if you really want to learn about it. Look it up the best man to tell you is Richard Dawkins. He's English but I'm sure that there is a translated version some were. Hey you know what I might bring some of his vids with me next time.''
With that he left.'' You seem to like children.'' Commended Ahsoka as they walked back home. '' I'd be lying if I'd say that I dislike them yes.''
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Raoul sat in his chamber as he looked on his pc. R7 rolled in. '' oh hey R7 how you're doing?'' '' I'm fine what are you doing?'' '' I'm just wondering how to learn Togurti. Ahsoka made it clear that no one may look on her data pat. And I want to uphold that. But it's the only thing that has a copy of Togurti in this world. But I want to surprise her so how am I going to learn it without her knowing.'' He looked to R7. '' I can get that for you but that is all I'll get you.'' Raoul frown.
As R7 returned Raoul asked '' huh why are you two so possessive about the stuff on that thing.'' At that moment Ahsoka entered the room. And she heard the question. '' that is because of the uplifting law. It states that any one uplifting an uncivilized civilization will be convicted for high treason and there for punished by death. The requirements for legal uplifting are here.'' She gave Raoul the tabled and he read out loud.
'' 1: the planed must be under 1 government. 2: the civilization must have electric lightning. 3: the civilization must have exited their star system at least once in a manned spacecraft. Satellites do not count 4: the civilization must be deemed stable. 5: the civilization must have an worldwide connected information source. 6: the civilization must have proven that they are not power hungry, hostile or aggressive. 7: equality must be absolute. 8: racism must be banned worldwide. 9: all parts of the planets must be equally or close to equally developed. 10: civilization must have had contact with at least 3 other sentient species. Outside their star system. 11: species must have an scientific understanding. 12: species must be proven to be unlikely to self-destruct.'' But he also read an exception. In his head ' if a civilization is threatening to self-destruct without interference. Uplifting might be allowed under supervision of an intelligent sentient being.'
Raoul sighed. '' now I see. We meet a least some requirements. Like number 5 and number 2 but other than that. Yea. So are you ready for tomorrow?'' Ahsoka nodded. '' yes I've packed some bags.'' Raoul smiled. '' good so what were you going to do?'' Ahsoka moved away. '' your mom asked me to help her with dinner so I'll be down stairs.'' Raoul nodded. '' I see. Well hopefully it will be good.'' Ahsoka left to start on dinner R7 gave him the data Raoul smiled in thanks and started studying.
He was done quickly. Not capable of concentrating. Noticing that he hat no time to move to the dojo he picked up a knife and started swinging that instead. ' so if she stay's here she might uplift us? Hmmm currently where in a state of caution. Not many dare to say it but it's a cold war. That's for certain. One wrong move might start a new world war. That would be a disaster. I have to figure out a way to disable those dammed nukes before they get launched.'
He grimaced. As he sped up his workout. He never even noticed Ahsoka standing there. She just kept watching. Looking at his fighting style alone she could see that he was contemplating things. He looked worried. His fighting is desperate. '' hey food's ready. We're eating spaghetti.'' Raoul sighed and lowered his blade.
He took a towel and wiped the sweat of his face. He walked passed Ahsoka who held a hand on his shoulder to stop him. '' what were you thinking about? Cause you seemed worried.'' Raoul. Turned his head to her. '' bad things.'' He simply said. as if he didn't want to talk about them. However he didn't make a move to walk further. '' how bad?'' Ahsoka said cautious. '' on a scale from one to ten? Global annihilation.'' With that he walked away to eat
Ahsoka frown. ' this world war thing was really bugging him. wasn't it.' She blew out a breath of confusion. I hope he's fine. She walked downstairs. And took place on to the dining table. It once one of the things that she enjoyed doing. It gave at least some stability and consistency in her live. As she ate she heard the usual chatter.
Suddenly Sietske remember something. '' say Raoul taekwondo starts again you better hurry. You wouldn't want to miss the first training this year no would you?'' he looked up from his plate in shock. '' o snap I forgot.'' He hurried his meal and went back upstairs. Ahsoka looked startled. '' what's taekwondo?''
Erik laughed. '' it's a sport. So I guess you can figure out what type of sports that shall be.'' Ahsoka smiled. Raoul threw his bag on the ground Ahsoka stood next to him the second he did that. '' so. Taekwondo huh?'' Raoul looked suspicious. '' uhmm yea. Something wrong?'' '' huh? Oh no I just wanted to know what it was.''
Raoul frown. He knew there was more than just that.'' Well it's a Korean version of hand to hand combat. Hiro once told me that is was good to learn different styles of combat. To avoid becoming predictable.'' Ahsoka nodded. It made sense to her. '' say Raoul why don't you take Ahsoka with you?'' Raoul raised an eyebrow. As he looked at Ahsoka's enthusiasm. '' what about your leg injury?''
''already healed.'' She declared determent. As she stomped her feet on the ground '' see?'' '' well if you feel up to it sure, you can tag along.'' Ahsoka gained a big smirk. She was very glad cause she hatted it do nothing. She always needed to do something. Always needed to be busy. She did this to prevent herself from brooding on her own thoughts. She knew she would. Cause she always does. Especially with her current situation.
'' but wait! I don't have a training suite.'' '' you don't need none. Just grab a pair of yoga pants and a sport bra. That will suffice. O and I have a set of gloves, in the drawer next to my pc.'' Ahsoka gave a small nod and ran to get her stuff. Raoul allowed himself a small chuckle of amusement. Before Ahsoka came running down again, almost tripping over her own feet
Ahsoka and Raoul soon departed for the gym inside the city. Once they arrived Raoul heared the shouthing already. '' hmmm they've started with the warmup. We should change fast. There is the womans changing room.'' Ahsoka headed in and started changing. She waited for Raoul to finish before they both headed in. Ahsoka wore black pants with the white gloves and a very dark purple sport bra.
Raoul wore a trainings suite that consisted of a white long-sleeved shirt, it had a V shaped collar that was black. it closed on the Solaris plexus. On it was a logo with two people kicking in a circle with the words taekwondo. He wore full white pants. And a black belt with 4 golden stripes on it. He bow down to greed the dojo and Ahsoka followed his example.
'' sorry I'm late master.'' Raoul said to a small guy around 1,63M. Ahsoka also noticed that he wore almost exactly the same as Raoul the only difference was the amount golden stripes on the belt. This master counted 6 on it '' oh also I brought a visitor. She wanted to join our training. Please meet Ahsoka Tano.'' Raoul tunned to Ahsoka. '' this is my master Ghillias. We call him gill.'' Ahsoka gave a short bow as Ghillias started to chuckle.
'' well you certainly bring interesting people to my dojo Raoul. But if she feels up to it fine. Let her skills be the judgment.'' Raoul turned to Ahsoka. '' guess you'll be sparring with me. Would only be fear seeing how we apparently both have super human strength and speed.''
They did an intensive warmup before they took their ready stands they noticed that a lot of people were mumbeling about Ahsoka. It was annoying but Ahsoka got used to it. Still it did hurt a little Ahsoka focused her attention to Raoul. Who stood in an open jet ready position. But once he stood heady he gave a loud roar. Almost primal it knocked Ahsoka off her feel slightly and she barely missed the first heading for her face .
Ahsoka ducked away with her head and could feel his fist cleaving in to the air, As a wave of wind hit her leku. She estimate that the hit would have been a one hit KO. Ahsoka managed to jump out. And create a distance between them Raoul slowly stood ready. But didn't attack. Instead he kept himself open with a challenging grin. Ahsoka knew it was a trap but if she could land a blow this fight might be over.
Ahsoka moved forward with a devastating kick to the unprotected guts before the blow landed Raoul dodged. Ahsoka kept up the pressure by launching barrage of kicks. Raoul managed to dodge them one by one she grunted in frustration. As she kept missing. Suddenly she felt a hand around her ankle holing her in place suddenly she was pushed backwards and landed on her back. Raoul jumped after her with a downward kick. But now Ahsoka managed to role away. Using some type of breakdance to sweep Raoul's legs from under him. it caused him to land on his back.
He moved up before Ahsoka attack him and jumped away. Next kick he grabbed again and he slammed her against the wall pinning her down. '' he he. I win. You almost had me though.'' Ahsoka grunted and crawled from under him. '' I'll win next time.'' Making Raoul laugh. '' you can always try.'' Gill walked up to them both. '' well. Well. that was a flawless fight. Both of you have very refined techniques. But Raoul you rely to much on defense while Ahsoka does the opposite. You both need to find balance. So you should learn from failure.'' Both nodded and sparred a few times until the training was over.
When whey walked home both of them were covered in bruises. And Raoul was rubbing his jaw '' I think you dislocated my jaw Ahsoka.'' He commended and Ahsoka chuckled. '' well maybe you shouldn't try to hug my fist.'' Raoul grunted '' ha ha very funny. Well I at least won more fights than you.'' Ahsoka nodded as they walked in. '' well pardon me for having a broken ankle. I would have won everything if it wasn't for that.''
'' keep dreaming. And maybe one day it comes true.'' He snorted as they walked in to the living room. As soon as they entered everyone was looking at the couple. Raoul frown. And looked at the TV. '' oh that yea…. I'm going to take a shower. Ahsoka you tell them what happened.'' He ran off leaving Ahsoka's protest behind him. whit reluctance Ahsoka started to tell about the buss. And what happened. Everyone called her a hero after she finished. Then she went to take a shower her self.