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Anakin POV

'So what do we fight with? My instincts tell me that you're not about to trust a twelve year old who's never used a lightsaber touch one, much less try and train with it.'

'Your instincts are right, that would be disastrous for the both us, instead we will be using what's known as a training saber.' I took two out of the storage unit that we had in the training room. 'They are basically a lesser version of lightsaber, you can't cut, amputate or kill with these. You can however cause bruises, welts and minor burns.'

'Nice.'

'As its your first time using them we won't get straight into sparring, first I'll teach you some moves and you can decide which type of grip you prefer with the training saber.'

After performing a few moves with her it was clear that we chased our liking for the reverse shien grip on and she was able to keep up and copy my movements quite well. Soon I had taught her how to successfully complete the Jung, which was simple just a 180 degree turn, the Jung Ma, a 360 degree turn, and the Sarlacc Sweep, which I explained is used to defeat multiple enemies. Surprisingly she completed them all without too much trouble.

She wasn't kidding when she said she was athletic.

'Well done Padawan.' I nodded.

'Thank you.' She replied, slightly out of breathe having just all the moves in sequence. 'What's next?'

'Well I suppose I should go back a few steps and teach you all the boring stuff, so let's work on your stance.'

'Alright.'

'The first stance I will teach you is the Jedi Ready, it's the most common stance and the you'll use the most. Now put your less dominate foot, so your-'

'Left one.'

'Yes put your left foot forward and right foot back, then hold the saber up in a vertical parry on your right. Like this.' I showed her and she copied me exactly. 'You've got to make sure that you're perfectly balanced.'

'I am.'

'You sure?' I asked then quickly turned on her striking my blade to meet hers and as I suspected she wobbled slightly. 'See? You're not. Focus on your position, think about how someone attacking you is going to make you react. Are you going to falter? In a battle you can't afford to.'

'Yes Sir.'

'Try again, focus, concentrate.'

'This is weird, I have to focus on standing still.'

'Just wait until I teach you meditation.' I mused. Still she readjusted her self and I attempted to put her off again, this time however I was unsuccessful and she easily blocked me. 'Better.' I nodded happily.

'Next?'

'Defensive Neutral, it's pretty similar to Jedi Ready, the difference being that both your feet are in line with each other.'

'And about shoulder width apart?'

'Exactly and the hold of the saber remains the same.'

'Like this?' She asked demonstrating.

'Perfect.' I nodded. 'The last one is known as Offensive Neutral, for this one all you have to do is stay as you are and point the saber out in front of you towards the opponent.' She did so and looked at me as if asking is there anything else? 'You have done well, but we don't want to push it since it's only your first lesson, so I think that will be enough for today.'

'Aww.' She frowned. 'So what do I do now?'

'Well first you can put these back where they came from, then whatever you want.'

'Ok.' She agreed and put the training sabers away.

I then turned to see Obi Wan come in followed by a young human boy, who looked to be about about thirteen. Casually I walked over to my old friend to see what was going on, he smiled as I approached and I returned the expression.

'Hello Master.'

'Hello Anakin, how is your new Padawan going?'

'Rather well actually, with a bit of training I'm sure she will be able to take you on in a duel.' He laughed.

'She obviously takes after her master, I hope you're not already teaching her bad habits.'

'Of course not, but who's this?' I asked looking to the boy.

'This is Youngling Rendal Brask, Master Yoda wants me to do some solo training with him.'

'Ah.' I nodded, realising that Yoda was considering this boy to become a Padawan. Speaking of padawans I sensed mine was coming up behind me and seconds later she was standing beside me looking at Obi Wan and the Youngling. 'Padawan Arnjard, meet Master Obi Wan and Youngling Brask.'

'Nice to meet you both.' She nodded. I shook my head slightly, Obi Wan would be wondering why I hadn't taught her to bow and address him as master, however I didn't feel like trying to force protocol on her now. Still my gaze wandered to the boy as he stared at my padawan, trying to take in what he could of her cloaked appearance. I smirked as I noticed Alexa was also studying him.

'Still we should be going, come along young one.' Obi Wan mused and we headed our separate ways.

'Sir, wasn't that Youngling a little old?' I looked at my student confused. 'I could sense that he was older than me, shouldn't he be a padawan too?'

'Well, Obi Wan is testing him now, but he doesn't know that and not everyone progresses at the same pace. In fact you are very lucky to be a padawan at such a young age, especially since you were never a Youngling.' I replied.

'Right.'

'Anyway, what else would you like to do?'

'I don't know.'

'Well... You could go and see your friend from lunch.' I smirked.

'I don't want to see her and she is not my friend.' She growled.

'Well that's not very nice my young padawan.'

'I'm not a very nice person.'

'Sure you are, you just need to lighten up a bit.' I tried to encourage her.

'Not going to happen.'

I sighed, this girl was so serious she almost reminded me of Master Windu and he's not someone I would normally compare a child to.

'Well, in that case I could teach you to meditate.'

'Fine.'

Alexa POV

We then went to the Meditation Garden, where we sat cross-legged amongst the plants and foliage on the warm dirt as the sun shone down us. I looked expectantly to my teacher, for directions on what to do next. I followed his lead as he closed his eyes and I focussed on the soothing sounds of the streams as they trickled past. It was s beautiful place, unlike anything I would have imagined and one of the least likely things to find inside the Jedi Temple.

'Quiet your mind, my padawan. Focus on feeling the Force around you.'

I nodded slowly and taking a deep breath, I tried not to think about everything else that was going on around me and just focus on the Force. I blocked out the noise of the water, the animals and the whisper of the gentle breeze that was blowing by us, but I still couldn't home in on this mysterious power of the Force. I don't know why, but feeling it far more difficult than using it to keep one step ahead of the game.

'I can't.' I sighed.

'Yes you can, have patience young one and you will get there. It takes time.' Skywalker assured me.

'But I don't want it to take time, I want to do it now. I have to be able to do it.' I growled frustrated.

'You will. Try again, but this time try opening up. I can feel that you're shutting yourself off from the Force.'

Shaking my head I tried again, that doesn't make any sense. He said to focus on the Force, so I block everything else out and now he's saying that's bad? He needs to make up his mind.

I tried and tried, but I just couldn't do it! Angrily I stood up and walked out, I needed something else to do, however I soon discovered that the sun was beginning to set and night would soon be upon us.

Somehow I ended up wandering outside on the front steps and I watched as the sun slowly sunk behind the horizon, turning the sky a beautiful mixture of pink, orange and red. The colour reflected on the clouds making the scene seem even more magical. Soon, however, the sky started turning dark and the bright orb known as the sun was gone. I then turned my back and headed inside, using the map my teacher gave me I was able to find my way back to my room and once inside locked the door and laid on my bed. I knew that dinner would start soon, but I wasn't hungry after eating two meals in one day and three would just be too much.

I sighed, what a day this had been. All of a sudden I'm off the streets and have become a padawan learner studying to be a Jedi with my new teacher. I glanced out my window at the streets below, in someways I am going to miss that life; not being able to go where I choose and do what I want, but this is definitely safer. After saying goodnight to myself I rolled on my side, closed my eyes and soon fell asleep.

Anakin POV

I felt my padawan calm down and I smiled inwardly; she was an impatient task master, she wanted to be able to do everything as soon as possible, not unlike myself. I continued meditate for a while after that and before I knew it, the once sunlit garden was now covered in the silvery light of the moon and the twinkling stars. I chuckled, I had allowed myself to get so caught up in what I was doing that I had lost track of time, Obi Wan always told me that the day I could to that in meditation was the day the war would be over. Sadly that is obviously not the case.

Still, knowing that I should go check on up on my young padawan learner I got up and left the garden heading to her room where the Force told me she was. Unfortunately it took me a bit longer Once I stood outside her room I knocked quietly on the door, I didn't receive an answer. So being me I decided it was worth the risk to open it and peek inside, I had half expected her to snap and me and tell me go away so it surprised me when I saw her lying asleep on her bed, however her sleep was anything but peaceful.

I watched as she lay twitching and groaning under her blankets, her face scrunched up in a frown so she almost looked like she was growling. She was having a nightmare. I glanced around wondering what to do, if I woke her I would save her from whatever terrible dream she was having, but I doubt she would approve of my decision to come in to her room. In a snap decision I decided to do neither of those and attempted to enter her mind to see what she was dreaming about.

Closing my eyes I reached out with the Force and gently pushed my way into her dream, I saw a room filled with smoke, I heard what sounded like a rowdy crowd and smelt... A distinctly acrid smell, something almost like... A bar. My attention was soon captured as I heard someone screaming, a girl. She shrieked and screamed, begging for mercy. I didn't get to take in anything else as I was forced back out of the dream. My eyes shot open just time to see Alexa sit bolt upright in bed, gasping for air with tears pouring down her face.

'Shh. It's alright.' I knelt down beside her on the floor and attempted to wipe the tears off her orange cheeks.

'W-What are you doing in here?' She asked confused.

'I came to check on you and you were having a nightmare.' I explained.

'H-How long have you been in here?'

'Just a few seconds.' I replied. 'Are you alright?'

'Y-Yes, I-I'm fine now.' She nodded. 'You can go.'

'Are you sure?' I asked.

'Yes, I'm ok. You can leave me now.'

Reluctantly I nodded and exited, I now had a small peek into what was troubling this young girl, I just had to figure out what it meant.

A/N: So what do you guys think it means? Let me know in a comment!