Star Wars: The Path of Kaiden: Chapter 1: Beginnings

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Chapter 1: Beginnings

Sparks flew as steel met steel in the courtyard of the Jedi Enclave. Two apprentices traded blows with vibroswords, testing each others strength and finesse. Kaiden parried a blow aimed for his head, and used the force to flip over Dax.  Both of the apprentices had quick reflexes that were enhanced by the force, so it didn’t fool him as Kaiden landed behind him and lunged for his vibroblade.

Bringing his own vibroblade up, Dax quickly knocked Kaiden's out of his hand, and then thrusted towards Kaiden's broad chest. Kaiden easily knocked it out of the way with the force. Then he spun and used the force to summon his vibroblade to his hand. Spinning quickly, he brought his vibroblade to Dax’s throat just as Dax did the same.

Clapping came from behind the two as they turned to see Master Raine. He smiled at the two of them as they turned and bowed, showing their respect to him. The master was starting to show some gray in his hair, but he was still one of the strongest human Jedi in the academy.

“You two fought very well,” he said as he clasped his hands behind his back. The two of them bowed once more saying their thank yous and grinned at each other.

Kaiden and Dax had been best friends ever since they came to the Enclave. Dax was human and one of the only survivors of the bombardment of the Jedi Temple on Corusant. He had escaped through the sewage system below the temple and caught the first transport to Tython, meeting Kaiden onboard the ship. Dax, no matter what the situation kept his head held high and accepted everything thrown at him.

They had always gotten into trouble together, or often accomplished difficult tasks that other apprentices failed to do. Standing back up, they sheathed their virboblades, and waited for Master Raine to speak again.

“I think that the time has come for you to build your own lightsabers,” Master Raine said while looking at one of the many great trees around the Enclave. “Every Jedi is symbolized in the galaxy by their lightsaber. Your lightsaber will become a part of yourself as you progress further in your Jedi studies and the force.”

Mater Raine’s gaze went back to them as he handed them data pads. Both apprentices nodded at his words and gladly accepted the data pads.

“The equipment that you will need to construct your lightsaber is listed on the data pads, as to where you’ll get the parts, that is for you to figure out. The one thing that is not listed on the data pad is the focusing crystal. This crystal is what gives a lightsaber its color and unique style. The only place on Tython where you can get such a crystal is the Crystal Cave on the far side of the Tyhonian mountains.” He said as he used the force to pluck an exotic flower from the great tree.

The flower was closed, seeming like it was afraid of the world around it. “You are like flowers, afraid to show yourself to the world. But with a little help,” The Jedi Master put a finger on the top of it and the flower blossomed into beautiful shades of orange and purple. A sweet tropical aroma filled the air as the flower revealed itself to the world.

“You will develop into great Jedi and help the galaxy maintain balance.”

The apprentices bowed once more, taking in what Master Raine said. He smiled at them and walked towards the Jedi Temple.

Dax looked at Kaiden with bright green eyes, portraying his excitement and said, “We finally get to build our own lightsabers!!” Both of the apprentices cheered with excitement.