Fresh Start [Zett]

[Res]

It was mid morning and Master Tova'nas had been in the trying room since early working on a new kata. The Twi'lek Master had a new perspective on his role as a Jedi and also as a person. It had to do with the talk he had with Master Ka when he was on Shili. It had helped him get his conflicts back in order to move forward I was his training as well as his Padawan Gharassks. Tov hadn't really seen the Togruta for nearly a month and he wanted to get his trying back underway. Though he wanted to some of his own first.

After resting for a few moment he stood back up and took his black cloak off. He was still wearing the dark robes because he felt it was right to do so. Standing in the middle of the room with his shoto in the reverse grip. Stepping out his his right foot he strikes down to the left then to the right and again to the left. Thrusting his saber forward in the standard grip then reversing the grip and putting some Force behind it with his left hand to push with the force on the end of the hilt giving it more strength. Spinning behind him with his saber twirling above his head like a helicopter before switching to standard grip and striking. Standing up straight he repeats the kata several more times getting gradually quicker as he goes. After he is done he deactivates the saber and places it on the bench.

Taking a couple sips from his canteen he sets that down and from the chest in the room he removes six remotes. Setting them to nearly the highest setting he calls his main saber to him. Clipping it to his belt he faces away from the remotes at nearly the same time he pressed the button, dropped it and drew his saber as the first folly after bolts flew at him. The cyan blade hummed as it moved through the air reflecting the bolts back to the remotes only singeing them. The metal orbs were now circling the purple master. Quicker the red plasma came flying at the Jedi Master, calling his shoto to him the teal cylinder erupted out pf the hilt. With both arms moving as fast as they could Tova'nas was starting to get hit once in awhile. But most were being reflected. After several more moment of the bombardment the remotes shut down and Anas stood in the center and the room panting out of breath.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

Gharassk had woken up several hours ago from a longer night. The night before he had met two Padawans, both a little younger then he was, Onna, and Resaat where their names. It was one of those times where he seemed to have nothing to do.

After a lonely breakfast, a few hours of meditation, an hour of history studies in the library, he was starting to run out of things to do again. It was past lunch, but he didn't feel hungry yet, so he had made his way to the training halls. Here he had plenty to do.

Some of the first things he started with where rock climbing, the hundred foot wall boded no challenge for Gharassk, until about his third climb up, when he set a timer. A time that he beat by barely seconds. Still with plenty of energy though, made a few laps round the room when he felt a presence that he recognized... he couldn't name it though, so stoping in the middle of the track he looked around, not recognizing any one right off the bat he walked around to the water dispencer and continued looking around.

After several minutes, he recognized his master Tov, and realized why he didn't recognize him, there where two factors, the first of which was the new black outfit which Gharassk hadn't really gotten used to, the second was that he actually hadn't seen his master in about a month.

Gharassk was about to start saber training, but disided to wait and see if his master picked up on Gharassk, or had something for him to do. In the meantime Gharassk watched Tov in his duel with the remotes.

[Res]

Standing with his sabers still activated breathing heavy he felt a familiar presence close by. Slightly glancing to his right he saw his Padawan. It had been about a month or so since they had seen each other. Deactivating his saber clipping them to his belt he made his way over to Gharassk. In the process using the force to get his towel by his robes.

Tov was wiping his hairless head off and the taking the towel wiping his lukku off. The sweat was making his purple skin shine. Standing in front of his Togruta Padawan crossing his arms. He was going to try and look disappointed at him but he could tell that Gharassk was doing his training like he was instructed. A small smile appeared in the corner of Tovs mouth.

"Gharassk Ran, follow me."

The Twi'lek said walking off into a private room. After Gharassk was inside he turned around and closed the door with a wave of his hand. Now standing in the center of the room he scanned his pupil with his eyes. Breaking his gaze he made his way to a chest I the room taking three remotes out. Activating them placing them in the misleading of the room. Setting the difficulty to just above beginner, without warning he pushed the button.

"Show me your progress."

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

Apparently Tov did notice Gharassk, because he was now walking over to Gharassk. He folded his arms and had a stern look on his face, Gharassk got worried for a second, before the look turned into a grin. Gharassk couldn't help but smile too mostly because that was joke he had often used with others.

"Gharassk Ran, follow me." Gharassk sat the bottle down and pushed himself off the wall he was leaning against, MmmmK! He was fairly sure he was going to be doing some sort of training so his outer lair of robes where quickly removed and tossed to the bench behind him. Gharassk followed to a smaller training room off in the corner, where once insaid Tov prepaired three training remotes.

Gharassk didn't wait to remove the saber from his belt, because depending on what setting they where on, they could be pretty quick. Three of them was rather new, he had handled himself against at least two on setting 3 before, but he still waited to see what would happen.

They activated and Tov spoke, "Show me your progress."

Gharassk's Teal lightsaber blade came to life, and only about two seconds later he swung it to block the first attack. He made sure not to lose track of the other two, because they often attempted a pence tactic to get behind him.

The second attack came from the droid to Gharassk's far left, in responce Gharassk moved his left leg forward and turned to his right, leaving his back to the droid, but raised his saber up and over his head bringing it down behind him deflecting the bolt. Then he followed through with his spin continueing with a crouch that sucessfully dodged a third bolt then before completing the spin brought his saber back to his front blocking a fourth bolt that came from the center droid. All of those steps where completed in a manor of seconds, but Gharassk had to take a second to collect his bareings again, fortunatly he had them back before the droid on his right released a volly of shots.

Gharassk mangaed to keep up, but only after taking a step back for each attack to create enough time for him to block each attack... In this case Gharassk thought loseing ground was better then gaining it...

[Res]

The Twi'lek watched as his Padawan squares off with the droids. Tov folded his arms across his chest and moved his left headtail over his shoulders. This was to keep the strain off his neck. The Master was impressed by his pupil but he was seeing some flaws in his form. Though to be honest Gharassk was just starting out in Shein. It had been nearly five minutes of the exercise and Tov pressed the button again to stop the remotes. Pausing for a few moments before speaking.

"You have been sticking to your training. Though there is one thing you need to know about Shien. It is more aggressive then Soresu. Instead of just reflecting the bolts away, you are aiming to send them back at the attacker. This form is more about strategy them anything."

Anas finished his speech and uncrossed his arm. Walking over to the remotes and adjusting the setting on them for him. He could set them higher due the fact there were half as many as before. Motioning for Ran to step aside, Tov grabbed his main saber and activated it.

"Watch closely"

The droids started up slowly at first and the bolts started flying. Tov quickly activated his saber, the glow of the cyan saber lit up. Twirling the saber blocking and sending the bolts back bouncing off the metal orbs. One of them some how maneuvered behind him and the Twi'lek spun and blocked the bolt. Several more come at him from both sides, slashing through the air resembling an 'X' returning the crimson plasma beams. Finishing the demonstration the orbs powered down and Master Tova'nas deactivated his saber and looked at Gharassk.

"So what else have you been doing while I was away?"

The purple skin master said walking to the bench and sitting down. Calling his towel over that he had thrown on the floor. Wiping his head off once more followed by his headtails. Looking at the Togruta, his mouth formed a smirk showing his approval of his Padawan.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

Gharassk had to deal with the hovering bots for only a few seconds more before Tov deactivated them. Gharassk raised his forehead where his eyebrows would have been. He thought he had done something wrong so he quickly shut his blade down and locked it on the off position, and paid attention to his master as he spoke.

"You have been sticking to your training. Though there is one thing you need to know about Shien. It is more aggressive then Soresu. Instead of just reflecting the bolts away, you are aiming to send them back at the attacker. This form is more about strategy them anything." Gharassk nodded in understanding. So focusing them back, more then quickly dispatching them... Gharassk said still slightly unsure. So he was more or less happy to have his master give an example. Lead with the words, "Watch closely"

Tov, without Gharassk's suprise, handled the droids better then Gharassk had done. Gharassk watched and noticed exactly what Tov was trying to point out, it allowed for an offencive aspect, even in its devense.

When Tov was done and wiping his face down, Gharassk was expecting a second attempt, but instead a question was asked by Tov. "So what else have you been doing while I was away?"

Gharassk was caught off guard, but he should have known it would be asked, after all they needed to get to know each other, and just talk sometimes.

Gharassk sighed as he tried to remember the month past. Mostly keeping to the studies and training you assigned me, but in my own time i've been gathering what few materials i can for my lightsaber and doing medetations on the crystal. Last night i admit i stayed up kinda late, met a couple of padawans, one of them was the padawan of the healer that saved me back on Rodia. The other is the student of a blade. Gharassk said remebering how well the three got along even after only a few hours of getting to know each other. All in all, not much... Gharassk adimited before moving to the banch and leaning on the arm of it. How did your little adventure go? Gharassk asked, not really knowing much of the details in the first place.

[Res]

Setting on the bench slightly tilting his head looking at Gharassk. It was great to hear that he kept up with the training exercises that he gave him. Also that his Padawan was getting a little more sociable. The Master rested his elbows on his knees still looking at the younger Jedi. Tov could see how much the Togruta had matured in the short time that he had been his student. When Ran mentioned the Blades, the Twi'lek got annoyed slightly. He didn't agree with the methods of the faction but he understood the need to rid the galaxy of the Sith. It was even more so after the fight on Ambria.

Gharassk mentioned the 'adventure' he had been on. Some would say it was unsuccessful but in some way it was successful to Tova'nas. The Twi'lek had been to the Outer Rim planets searching for the Devonian Sith. When he thought he had a good lead it would only lead him to a dead end or just another Dark Jedi. Then his mind wondered off the the night he spent on Tatooine with the Grey Jedi, Anushka. Not a day goes by he doesn't think about her. But he was a Jedi Master and he had to abide by the Order. Then he remembered the meeting with Master Teer Ka. She had set his mind straight from his destructive path. The purple master smiled at the Togruta.

"It was eventful. I wasn't able to locate the Sith. Everytime I got close, he was just one step ahead of me. But the Council wants me to focus on something else at the moment. We've been ordered to escort a senator to Iktotch to see if they would reconsider joining the Republic."

When Tov finished he stood calling the remotes over and started powering them down. One by one he shut the metal orbs off and places them back in the trunk. Smoothing out his faux leather tunic and checking the clasps on his left hand. He was finally used to the metallic hand he had.

"We in the morning for Iktotch. But for now we should head to the dinning hall for some lunch, I'm famished."

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"It was eventful. I wasn't able to locate the Sith. Everytime I got close, he was just one step ahead of me. But the Council wants me to focus on something else at the moment. We've been ordered to escort a senator to Iktotch to see if they would reconsider joining the Republic." Gharassk nodded up to the point where he was told about the assignment they would be getting. When he finished speaking Gharassk seemed to stand, he was happy he could be leaving the temple again. Gharassk didn't get to ask any questions before Tov continued, "We in the morning for Iktotch. But for now we should head to the dinning hall for some lunch, I'm famished." Gharassk Nodded before belting his saber, he hadn't been really hungry when he started only a few hours ago, but he had worked a lot in the last couple of hours.

OK, my things are in the main room, but i'll catch up. Gharassk said before giving a small bow to his master and leaving the room quickly to grab his robes and water bottle he had left on the bench. He had them back on and was catching up with Tov before he left the training grounds.

As soon as he had caught up to Tov and entered the halls Gharassk started up with a question, Do we know much about the mission master? Who's the Senator? Gharassk asked quickly once he was back beside his master.

[Res]

Nodding to what Gharassk said about his stuff being in the main room. He too had stuff in there as well. Following his Padawan into the main training room he split off and gathered up his cloak and put the remotes away. Placing he towel in the hamper exiting and waiting out in the hall for the Togruta.

When the younger Jedi caught up to the Twi'lek he was asked a question about the mission. He wasn't told the Senator that they were to protect but it was going to be interesting. He had been on a mission like this before but it was when he was a Padawan. It went off without a hitch but there's a first time for everything.

"No, I wasn't told the name of the senator. But that doesn't matter really. What matters is that we do our job, get the Senator to Iktotch and back. Plus I expect you to be on your best behavior my young appreciate."

Tov said as he reached the dinning hall. Stepping inside and moving over to the serving area. Taking some bantha stake and some other food and some water to wash it down with. Making his way over to a table with his Padawan. Setting down and looking at Gharassk.

"Tonight I want you to meditate over your crystal. Couple hours would do for now."

The master took a bite of his stake and looked at the boy. It was good to see Gharassk coming along so well from when they had first met. The apprentices saber skills had increased and his behavior was much better. Tov just knew that there was hope for the boy after all.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"No, I wasn't told the name of the senator. But that doesn't matter really. What matters is that we do our job, get the Senator to Iktotch and back. Plus I expect you to be on your best behavior my young appreciate." Tov said and Gharassk replied with a nod, Yes Master! Gharassk said no sooner then they made the turn into the food halls.

Gharassk grabbed a Bantha Burger, some Nerf Bacon, and a hot cocoa. Then caught up with Tov sitting down the the table that he had selected.

Tov spoke again no sooner then Gharassk sat down. "Tonight I want you to meditate over your crystal. Couple hours would do for now." Gharassk nodded touching the crystal in one of his blet pouches.

He took a sip of his drink, it was still hot, almost to hot to drink. He continued on with his food and then asked another question, Around what time do i need to be ready to leave Tomorrow morning? I will have time for breakfast wont i? Gharassk said humorously. He then took a bite of the Burger while Tov answered.

[Res]

Tov looked over at his Padawan when he made the remark about wondering if he was going to time to eat. Ok, looks like we still have some work to do The Twi'lek though still looked at the Togruta. He was a little disappointed in his apprentice that he was more worried about food then the mission.

"Gharassk, you should be more concerned about the mission of protecting the Senator then food."

The master said leaning back in his chair. Anas was wondering what Ran was going to say about that. The purple master wasn't sure if he was going to make and excuse or apologize for it. It wasn't that Tov wasn't going to let his Padawan go without food but there priority wasn't food it was protecting the senator.

Tov leaning forward and took a drink from his water. Setting the cup back down on the table he cut I to his stake. Eating it slowly savoring every bite of it. Taking another drink out of his cup and swallowing the bite he thought back to some of the time he disappointed his master. Master Jetter was a kind master and never made Tov feel he was unable to do anything.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"Gharassk, you should be more concerned about the mission of protecting the Senator then food." Gharassk blinked a couple of times, Gharassk swollowed and began speaking while Tov took a bite of his own food. Uhh...that was intended as a joke, but i do understand master. Gharassk replied, he had forgotten that humor was something he himself was just beginning to grasp. So not all his jokes got across quite right.

Gharassk made a point to himself not to make jokes about missions very often, if at all. Gharassk had just learned about humor and he really hoped it was something he wouldn't have to give up. Though he did need to refine it and learn when best to use it, that was defenate.

Gharassk Sighed before taking another bite of his food. Then taking a drink.

((OOC--- Sorry another short post))

[Res]

The Twi'lek gazed at his Padawan for a few moments. He himself never really understood the need for jokes. It was something that hindered the concentration and focus of ones task. Still thinking about what had just transpired, Tov had finished his lunch and leaned back in his chair.

It was going to be restless night for him. He could never really sleep the night before a big mission. All the time he was out searching for the Sith he hardly slept. Some night he spent sitting in his room wondering what he could've done differently during the battle on Ambria. Maybe if he hadn't had Gharassk there, no, it was because of his Padawan he is alive.

"What have you acquired of your saber?"

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

There was a short bit of quiet that set in between the master and the padawan. Gharassk didn't think it was bacause of his joke, but rather the fact that the food was being devoured. Gharassk continued his own meal before glanceing up and noticing his master's plate was almost clean enough to eat off of again. Gharassk looked to his own food before attempting to eat it slightly faster so that Tov wouldn't be waiting on him for long.

"What have you acquired of your saber?"

Gharassk swollowed and let himself think back to the small box of parts he had gathered back in his room. Well, the crystal, some of the circuts, a few of the wires and power transformers, the switches and a second lock, and thanks to a driod down in maintanence i have the emitter. So most of the insides. Still need the caseing and the crystal chamber though. Gharassk said making sure he got everything.

He finished off his drink and the last couple of bites of food after finishing the list. I don't think there's much i'm forgetting, i finished the saber construction book for the second time to make sure. Was there something else we ahere going to do? Gharassk said as he grabbed his trey and stood to go toss it in the re-clean bin.

[Res]

Standing listening to Gharassk as he told him what he had acquired for his saber. He pondered for a moment and then it him. He may have a crystal chamber in his room. Walking behind the Togruta and placing his tray into the bin then turning to the Padawan.

"Yes there is, come with me to my room"

Tov turned on his heels and headed for the door. He slowly walked down the hall taking his time so he could converse with his apprentice. It had been nearly a month since the two have seen each other. With Anas on the Outer Rim looking for the Sith and Gharassk stuck at the temple they really hadn't talked. Tov was wondering what Ran thought of him just leaving without him on the mission and the up comming one.

"Gharassk, what were your thought of my leaving without you on the mission?"

Tov inquired looking at the boy as they walked down the hall. It was quite the journey to the residents wing of the temple. They had a walk ahead of them and it was good that they did. It would give them time to talk.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"Yes there is, come with me to my room" Gharassk nodded as he dropped the trey into the wash bin. Then turned to a slight jog to catch up with his master who was slightly ahead of him.

It didn't take long after he caught up for Tov to ask a question. "Gharassk, what were your thought of my leaving without you on the mission?" Gharassk held his pace beside his master, he thought over the words a bit making sure to know where the question was actually coming from. If i hadn't known you better i'd say it was personal, but then again it's not my place to say that... Gharassk started, and they rounded a corner. Truthfully though, i think you needed it, both for the time to yourself and hopefully you regained some of your self confadence. Gharassk said, not exactly endending to bring back the memories of the duel.

Gharassk couldn't help but have himself look at the robotic hand his master had, he often had to remind himself that it wasn't a dream, it really had happened, and he guessed just like his own injuries, they would be coming back in greater numbers and danger would alway loom over the pair of Jedi.

Gharassk continued on the cold floor of the temple, bare feet barely making a noise. In truth i would've liked to come along, but i don't think i was needed, plus it was just a little over my danger level perhaps. Gharassk said without resentment, he didn't like being left behind in the temple alone, but he also knew he wouldn't always get to go away either.

[Res]

Tov looked over at the younger man, then down at his hand. It had been nearly two months since the figt on Ambria. Though it was srill very freash in his mind. Everytme the master closes his eyes he saw the dark siders blade slicing through his arm.

Anas came back to reality and then he was lost again. Was it revenge that he was after. Was that the reason he pleaded with the Council to give him the assignment. He had met the Sith before and "won" but at a cost. Revenge isnt the Jedi way but sometimes it happens. Looking over at his padawan he formed a small smile in the corner of his mouth.

"I know you would have. But like i said it was far too dangerous for you to come along. I would've rather had something just happen to me if things went bad than get you hurt or worse in the process."

The Twi'lek said as they reached his room. Opening the door he stepped inside and and waited for Gharassk to enter.

[Adobi-Wan Kenobi]

"I know you would have. But like i said it was far too dangerous for you to come along. I would've rather had something just happen to me if things went bad than get you hurt or worse in the process." Tov said as the door to his room slid open.

Gharassk entered and took a look around the room. It was only slightly bigger then his own, it also had a couple of side things that Gharassk's didn't. Gharassk made his way to the center of the room where he sat down in one of the chairs gathered around the center table, he waited for a few seconds as Tov looked around for some piece that Gharassk guessed to be for his light saber sense that's what they had been talking about when Tov mentioned coming here.

Gharassk spoke up loud enough to be heard by Tov who was across the room,I have a question, is the reason the council brought you back from your mission for the escort, simply because you where "to evolved", because other wise i can't see why they'd call you back from across the galaxy to do this mission, normally don't they ask Jedi who are closer? Gharassk asked trying to get his head around the mission some more.