Tides change, But a Student always needs a Master

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

((OOC---Resaat))

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Gharassk sat up rubbing his face.

Yet again he had fallen asleep with the data book on his face and gotten up early the next day.

The screen on the book had gone black from staying on all night like normal, and he slid out of his bed, grabbing his robes and walking into the bathroom where when he looked in the mirror he would be reminded of why he was under confinement in the temple, seeing the now painless scar.

He emerged about 10 minutes later dressed and clean, ready for what seamed like another normal repeat of the lase few weeks.

He now made his way into the food hall where he ate every morning and gotten acquainted with the main food server in the hall. They knew each other by name now, but today she was gone apparently and someone else had her job.

Gharassk had a breakfast of cereal and hot cocoa. A drink he had come to love.

But something told him not to go about his normal routines to the library and training room, Gharassk sat at his table waiting for something to happen.

[Res]

Tov had been up for several hours, awake for longer. He couldn't sleep very well, meditation didn't work even counting banthas didn't work. After a brisk jog around the Temple and a good hour or so in the training room he had worked himself up and apatite.

He usually went to a dinner in the city to eat but something drew him to the dinning hall. Tov didn't want to rule out that this was the Force guiding him or he just didn't want to wait for a shuttle to the city. Making his way into the room, it was till kind of early so there wasn't many people. A couple of the older clans sat grouped together seating with there teacher.

Master Anas finally reached the food. Browsing over the selection, he decided to go with a bantha steak and eggs with a glass of milk. Gathering up his food he turned and started walking. There was many empty places to sit, but something drew him to a certain table.

The table only had one occupant, a Togruta that looked around the age of 16. Tov cleared his throat and spoke.

"Young one, may I join you?" The Twi'lek Jedi said with a smile.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

Gharassk took another long sip of the hot cocoa, wondering if his feelings had been wrong in waiting.

Gharassk was running his finger up and down his saber hilt still on his belt wondering if he should go to the training halls anyway, but then something had rewarded his patients. At least he thought so.

"Young one, may I join you?"

He looked at the older Twi'lek Jedi, old enough to be a master Gharassk thought.

Sure! Gharassk nodded to the open chair,
I'm not even sure i believe this, but i think I've been expecting you.

He gave a smile to the Jedi,
I'm padawan Gharassk Ran, and who might you be?

[Res]

"I am Master Tova'nas. I believe you maybe right. I don't usually come here to eat." The Jedi Master said as he sat down.

Picking up his knife and fork and cutting into the steak. It was perfect, so were the eggs. Seating there he looked at the Padawan that name sounded familiar. He just couldn't remember where. After a few more minutes of pondering he finally figured out who he was.

"You're the Padawan that the Council has confined to the Temple am I right?"

Tov said with a smile, he wanted to let Gharassk know that he didn't think badly of him. Eating more of his food Tov noticed Ren caressing his saber. Tov could pick on the slightest movements, that's makes him such a great duelist.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"I am Master Tova'nas. I believe you maybe right. I don't usually come here to eat."

That put Gharassk in a calmer state of mind, and confirmed that he was there for a reason. But Why?

"You're the Padawan that the Council has confined to the Temple am I right?"

Gharassk had gotten used to answering that question, it took only a few weeks for him to get a reputation for being a bad Padawan, but he could still make sure the truth was well out there, some would listen others wouldn't.

You are correct Tov-..i mean 'Master' Tova'nas, sorry i never got used to using titles. It would seem I've made a name for myself i wish i hadn't.

He gave another grin.

I had better reasons than some others say i had.
But before i go telling the story, why do you think we had this meeting of the fates? Was the force behind this? Is it even possible to know?!

Gharassk hadn't thought that question through, so all three came out at once,

[Res]

Why were the two of them meeting? It had to be the work of the Force guiding them to this meeting. He had talked to Master Ka about a Padawan was he it. It was too early to tell there were a lot of promising young ones in his class. Anas had his eye a couple of them as potential Padawans.

"Those are all valid questions young one. Though I believe that the Force guides people."

Tov said finishing his eggs. Taking a sip of his milk he looked up at Gharassk. The Togruta was not disciplined not most Apprentices his age. It could be because of his attitude or his former masters teachings. The lack of referring to Tov as "Master" then correcting himself made it prevalent.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"Those are all valid questions young one. Though I believe that the Force guides people."

Yes, i actually live my live my life by that rule...more so than i should some times.

Gharassk took a sip of his hot cocoa, before his next question,
But why would the force bring us together, what did you need, that i could somehow help help in? Because if it was me than the only thing it could be is a-...

Gharassk stopped in his words as if somehow he had come to a realization,

A master? could it be? after all this time?

Gharassk thought to himself, than speaking out loud,
...-A master!

[Res]

Tov stopped in mid bit, was this the Padawan that he was meditating over. Was it going to happen then quick. It had been close to five years since Ply had become a Knight. She know had a Padawan of her own, they still keep in contact whenever Ply was at the Temple.

"Don't think that relying on the Force to guide your actions is a bad thing. You should trust the Force, and rely on it."

The Twi'lek said humbly, if this was to be his next Padawan of then he would need to learn why he was without one at his age. Tov could sense a trouble path from Gharassk. He couldn't determine what was causing this but he was going to find out.

"Why is it that a learner at your age is without a Master?

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"Don't think that relying on the Force to guide your actions is a bad thing. You should trust the Force, and rely on it."

Trust me, i know!

Gharassk took another drink as he listened to Tov.

"Why is it that a learner at your age is without a Master?"

Gharassk had been surprised, people didn't normally pick up on that for a while. Some people he had known for months still didn't know.

My former master fell to the dark-side, he had been defeated by A weapons master, and i don't know what is to become of him now.

I've been a little done in the dumps for a few weeks now, he almost killed me for the second time. I only survived because other Jedi where with me.

Gharassk now finished his last drink of the hot cocoa, and sat it on his trey.

So what now?
Gharassk asked wondering what would be required to be taken as a padawan again.

[Res]

Sitting there listening to Gharassk, he finished his breakfast and pondered for a moment the information that he was given. It was sad that another Jedi had fallen to the Dark Side. Even sadder that said Jedi would try and kill someone that they swore to protect and guide in the ways of the Jedi.

Standing he motioned with his head for the Padawan to follow. After emptying his tray and stacking it he waiting for the Togruta to catch up. As he did they left the cafe and headed down the long hall to a common area. Stopping looking in a couple directions then continuing down another long hall.

They had reach the training rooms. Turning back to the Padawan he smiled. Tov didn't know the skill set of the Jedi Padawan so this would show him.

"Now that our bellies are full. Its time to fill our minds and bodies. For your first lesson we will test your saber skills."

Master Anas opened the room and entered. Leaving his robe on to continue to hide his sabers until his Padawan was ready. Walking to the center of the room he turned and waited. This was the aspect of teaching Tova'nas enjoyed and was good at.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

Gharassk stood and fallowed the master to return his mug and trey, than they left the room, for the training halls.

"Now that our bellies are full. Its time to fill our minds and bodies. For your first lesson we will test your saber skills."

Alright...

Gharassk knew right away he would be no match for a master, but not would he come away from this without an extended knowledge.

As the entered Tov removed his robes and almost at the same time Gharassk removed his setting them on a bench and heading toward the first circle.

Standing in the center of it he was about to toss his real saber away and call for the training sabers, but decided to ask Tov if he was going to sue training sabers himself, Tov was a master, it must have been years sense he actually used a training blade.

Tov! He said to get his attention.

Real Sabers? Or the training blades?
Gharassk asked holding his saber at his side waiting for the answer patiently.

[Res]

Noticing the Padawan tossing his robe onto the bench. Tov looked at his Padawan when his name called out. "This kid insists on not using my title" Tov thought as he tosses his purple robe off to the side of the training room. Doing so revealed his two sabers upside down.

Reaching out his hands at about a forty-five degree angle he reached out with the force closed the door. After doing so he took his shoto off his belt and with the force place it on his robes. Then with his other hand called to his single phase saber holding it ready for Shii-Ch.

Activating it, the cyan blade came to life.

"You're not going to get the luxury of stopping and asking a Sith or Dark Jedi if youre going to use training or real sabers. Since this is a training match I will only use Shii-cho. That's the only handicap Ill give myself. Now give me everything you got."

Master Tova'nas tightened his grip on his saber readying himself for the Togrutas attack.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"You're not going to get the luxury of stopping and asking a Sith or Dark Jedi if you're going to use training or real sabers. Since this is a training match I will only use Shii-cho. That's the only handicap Ill give myself. Now give me everything you got."

So Tov was more strict and to the point...that was fine.

Gharassk was forced to remember both his duels with his former master. And the injury to be forever a scar that he sustained during combat with said person.

Trust me! I've experienced it first hand.

Gharassk flicked his saber on revealing the teal blue blade.
He held the saber back behind him and aiming towards the ground keeping it in his right hand, this was his main ready stance that he used, Shii Cho, that already helped Gharassk in more than one way, he know knew what to expect even from a master.

I'm ready...
Gharassk said closing his eye's and opening his mind, he was hoping that he would feel Tov attack before he even moved.

[Res]

The Twi'lek watched as his Padawan closed his eyes. It was an unusual tactic but it will soon be tested. Taking a deep breath Tov focused on his training. He had practiced Shii-Cho every now and then but he mostly focused on Shein/Djem So and Jar-kai. Pushing the urge to call for his shoto saber out of his mind he concentrates on the duel.

With out warning Tov lunges forward slashing lower left to upset right then lower right to up left. The quick movements made the sabers hum intensify as it moved through the air. The Master defeated and then went for another attack this time with several overhead slashes.

After the assault was finished Tova'nas defeated once more. Catching his breath a little he wasn't young any more, for a Jedi this day and age he was one of the older members of the Order. This time he attacked and then stopped spinning around the learner he lightly kicked him in the butt.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

Only breathing could be heard from Gharassk as he concentrated on the battle ahead. Without warning Gharassk's eyes shot open as Tov charged at the slightly shorter Togruta. Gharassk flicked the saber back and forth as lower attacks where sprung repeatedly. Than Tov swapped tactics and began raining strikes downward at Gharassk. Gharassk sidestepped the first attack and brought the saber up to block the continuous strikes.

Within a few seconds more Tov was working his way behind Gharassk when Gharassk felt what he thought was the hill of a boot get him square in the butt.

Gharassk had now spun back around to see his opponent,
OK...i can do Unorthodox... He said as he looked at Tov, I've fought grumpy people....I've fought normal blade wielders....and one Unorthodox, He tried to get me in a very tender area.

Gharassk said as he looked down in between his legs, Gharassk thought it his turn to start the strike.
Gharassk started with and upward slash starting on Tov's lower left and working up, than at the completion of that strike spun and attacked downward from Tov's left shoulder and working down.

Than a quick hop backwards away from Tov and stood about 10 feet away from Tov awaiting his next attack.

[Res]

With his assault over he waited for the Padawan to attack. But instead Gharassk decided to get a little cocky. That's what it seemed to Tov, listening to what his learned had to say. Master Anas admitted to himself that his fighting style was a little unorthodox but that how his Master taught him.

After the idle chatter from the Togruta was done he attacked with an coming up on the left side Tov with one hand movedvhis saber and deflected the attack. Watching as the young Togruta spun and attacked again the Twi'lek batted that one away as well. He watched as Gharassk jumped back about ten feet and stood there.

"Good young one."

Tov said as he deactivated his saber. He walked up to his Padawan and looked down.

"You pass. No Padawan has been able to block all my attacks since my last Padawan. If the High Council agrees, it would be an honor to be your Master. Under one condition. Everytime you forget my title, it adds an hour to saber training. Deal?"

Tov patted the Togruta on the shoulder and headed toward his robes. Picking them up along with his other saber. He hooked both saber to his belt and put his purple robe on.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"You pass. No Padawan has been able to block all my attacks since my last Padawan. If the High Council agrees, it would be an honor to be your Master. Under one condition. Everytime you forget my title, it adds an hour to saber training. Deal?"


Gharassk shut down his saber as Tov was talking,
I thought it seemed as though you where testing me.
If you're to be my new master than i thank you for the oppratunity.

Tov patted Gharassk's shoulder as he was passing him to gt his robes. Gharassk belted his saber and called his robes to him and slid one arm through the sleeve fallowed by the other. And began fallowing Tov for what Gharassk would think be asking permission from the council.

And i should be able to remember that rule...Master.

Gharassk said jokingly hoping Tov wasn't the type who didn't have a sense of humor.

Gharassk was proud, but he thought that the two of them would be an odd match, something that he would need to work with.

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