Chapter Two: Assignment

Kohl Oryn, a young human had just turned ten years old. He stood short, far shorter than the rest of his fellow Padawans. He had shaggy blonde hair and dark hazel eyes that matched his Jedi attire. At the moment Kohl was in his chamber, reading. Something his did any time he wasn't in class. Kohl had just gotten to the best part of his book when – KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK! Kohl growled a curse under his breath and sat his book on his bed before walking to his chamber doors.

Opening the door he found the Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, which made him stand stiff. Beside him was a young woman who looked as startled as Kohl was. She stood far taller than he did, with extremely curly fiery red hair falling just past her shoulders that was tied in a thick hair tie. She wasn't dressed like most Jedi, her attire much like the ones he had seen Twi'leks and Torgrutas. Her shirt was quite form fitting and a bit long. Instead of normal trousers they were tight dark brown corduroys that tucked into buckled high boots. Her dark blue eyes narrowed disgustingly at Kohl and she glared back up at Anakin.

Kohl bowed to both of them, assuming the woman was a knight as well, but upon straightening he noticed a long red braid hanging over her shoulder. It was decorated with dozens of multicolored threads signifying she was at high regard to the Jedi council.

"Kohl," Anakin smiled bowing slightly, the woman looked a bit confused but bowed as well. "We have came to speak to you about the mission the council had discussed with you earlier in the week." Anakin said. Kohl nodded and backed up to let the two in. The woman smiled fondly and Kohl as she passed by. She was uniquely pretty, perhaps not as pretty as other Jedi but she was pretty nevertheless. She had large eyes and a small set of lips. Her nose was round and small and her cheeks were decorated with dozens of freckles.

"The council has said you both will leave for your mission on Kuat in the next hour." Anakin said, "At the moment it will be best to pack, you can talk more to each other in the way." Axlyn sat forward, "Why exactly are we going to Kuat?" Kohl nodded in agreement. "You are to meet Master K'alin to discuss an agreement with the people of Kuat. You both should be back within the week." Anakin replied but the way he spoke sounded like he was speaking from a script.

Axlyn pulled off her bag and sat it down beside her. She sat down in her new ship chambers and did her best to adjust herself to the rocks of the ship. She sat down on her bed and folded her legs to meditate. She hadn't had a chance to sit and relax for a moment since that morning, but it seemed that even now on the ship away from everyone she could get a minute of rest. With a set of three knocks a young voice called through the door, "Ma'am?" Axlyn sighed and stood up from her bed.

She opened her door to find Kohl there. He looked quite startled at her presence, or maybe it was the idea that he had never been on a ship before. Axlyn smiled, "Looking for someone?" He nodded, "Yes Ma'am." She rolled her eyes and stood back to let him in. "My name is Axlyn Crichton, not ma'am. You can call the knights and the masters that but until I get back to Coruscant I am still but a Padawan." Kohl sat down in the small chair beside Axlyn's bed, and folded his legs. "Have you ever been on a ship before Kohl?" he shook his head and his blonde hair slapped his face. Axlyn laughed and Kohl looked quite startled as if he thought she was laughing at him. "You know I remember the first time I was on a ship, I had a panic attack and my master hugged me until we got into the air." Axlyn's smile faded for a moment. She fell into a bit of a state before shaking herself out of it. "You want me to hug you?" Axlyn said finally, her smile returning. Kohl blushed, "No, no I'm ok." He muttered.

"Ha! Ok then," Axlyn smirked, "Able to fine your chambers then?" Kohl nodded again. Axlyn noticed him looking at the book on the nightstand beside her with great interest. "Oh?" She said handing him the book, "Here" Kohl took it hesitantly but she pulled her hand back. "Lets play a game ok? Use the Force to bring the book to you, and you get to read it." Kohl looked nervous but after a minute he closed his eyes and outstretched his hand. The book drifted from her palm and into his. Axlyn clapped, "Good job. Very good job."

And for a very moment, even if it was extremely small Axlyn felt quite proud of herself, no not proud, she felt like her own master. He had always turned the simplest things into a game, maybe that's why she had been so highly accredited by the Jedi council.