The Republic Strikes Back

[Writer]

Teri and Rick were suppressing smiles as Shaden walked up. Suddenly, he understood.

 

"You were listening to the whole thing," he accused. At this, Teri and Rick burst out into full laughter.

 

"Way to go," Teri said. She was clearly happy for him.

[rick ulo 11103]

rick didnt like to speek much and was really shy he just smiledand said good luck

[Writer]

"So what would you like to do now, Shaden?" Teri asked.

[Shado Vorn]

- Shaden stood there in thought of what he should do on his day off. He smiled as an idea came to him. -

 

=Shaden=

Well, seeing as how this is my last night as a non Jedi-in-training, how about we just make a day of it, and go out and explore. You know ... have some fun!

 

=Rick=

I would go with you, Shaden, but my training forbids it.

 

=Shaden=

I see. So Jedi aren't permitted to have fun, I take it?

 

- Shaden got his answer when Rick's Jedi Master spoke up on his behalf. -

 

=Jedi Master=

You are correct, Shaden. Your attitude towards the Jedi Order is offensive, although, I will pretend I didn't hear that comment. The Counsel has spoken great things about you. You have their respect and have done nothing to earn it. Make no mistake, I will be watching you. You will have to earn my respect, as well as Rick's.

 

- Shado looked a bit confused but shrugged it off in his mind. -

 

=Jedi Master=

Even though your mind is not weak, I can still tell what you are thinking. You will not get Rick into trouble. He is a promising young student like yourself, and you will not corrupt him. Come, Rick. We must train further.

 

- Rick made an appologetic look toward Shaden, but Shaden smiled anyway, not letting the situation bother him. He waved to Rick, as if reassuring him that everything was fine. Rick and his Master went on to their training. Shaden turned and looked at Teri, who was smiling at him. -

 

=Shaden=

What?

 

=Teri=

You handled that situation quite well, Shaden. I thought you might try and back talk or something ...

 

=Shaden=

Hey, I know my place. Besides, Rick's Master had only good intentions for him, and perhaps for me as well. I can respect that.

 

- Shaden didn't realize it, but the whole occurance was a bit of a test for him by the Jedi Counsel. They were listening in, but not making it obvious. Teri stood before Shaden and smiled. Shaden felt a gentle warmth over him when she smiled. It was ... soothing. -

 

=Shaden=

You sure do smile a lot ... did you know that?

 

=Teri=

Would you rather I didn't?

 

=Shaden=

Of course not! I think you have a very pretty smile. It suits you.

 

=Teri=

Shaden Skywalker! Are you flirting with me?

 

=Shaden=

What? I ... y .. no .. maybe? Let's go outside.

 

- Teri let out a small giggle. Shaden blushed in embarassment. The two headed to the outside of the academy. -

[Tie Pilot]

Sorry to interrupt but MORE! MORE! MORE! of this brilliant story!!

 

Its great, please can we have a bastilla soon, shes funny when shes evil!!

 

Good work!!

 

Again sorry for interruption couldnt resist

[Writer]

Shaden and Teri walked outside for a long time and he got to know a lot more about her. Then they just walked and were silent. Shaden could tell that Teri wanted to know more about him, but he was unwilling to say anything. So it was that they came to a lake and sat down next to it, still saying nothing.

[Shado Vorn]

-=OOC=-

Thank you, The Pilot! That has to be the first and only compliment I've recieved on story writing. (I still have a lot to learn, but I really want to become a writer of Star Wars books.) This story wouldn't be nearly as good if not for wildjedi and rick ulo 11103! Thanks for making this fun for me by the way, as I hope it's just as fun for you!) Pilot, feel free to join in the story, the more people, the better the story!

[Shado Vorn]

=Shaden=

Go ahead and ask me, already, Teri.

 

- Teri raised an eyebrow. -

 

=Teri=

I'm sorry?

 

=Shaden=

I can tell you want to ask me something, so just ask it already!

 

- A small grin appeared on Shaden's face. -

 

=Teri=

Well, I'd like to know a little more about you, if it's not being too intrusive, that is.

 

=Shaden=

It's not, don't worry. What did you want to know about me? I'll answer the best that I can.

 

=Teri=

Well ...

 

- Meanwhile, the Dark Lord Revan sat on his evil throne, in his command room on the ship. Dark thoughts ran through his mind as he sat and pondered how he was going to kill Shaden Skywalker and his companions. Revan came to a decision, when Bastilla Shan, Revan's apprentice and love interest entered his room. This room was the darkest on the entire ship. It added to the dark soul that occupied it. Bastilla stood before Revan as if waiting for him to speak to her. He remained silent in thought. Bastilla decided to interrupt. -

 

=Bastilla=

You called me, Revan?

 

- Revan finally noticed Bastilla and responded to her. -

 

=Revan=

I have a mission for you, my love.

 

=Bastilla=

What is it you want me to do?

 

=Revan=

I want Shaden Skywalker brought to me ... alive. If his companions must be alive for him to agree to come ... so be it. You will find him. He's hiding out on that cursed Republic/Jedi planet. You know the one.

 

- Indeed she did. She wondered what Revan's plans were, but she kept to herself about it for the most part. She still did not like the idea of being the apprentice of Revan, when she could be the Dark Lord of the Sith herself. She had already come up with a plan to take his place, it was just the proper timing that she had to wait for. -

 

=Bastilla=

Alive?

 

=Revan=

Yes, alive. He will be brought over to the Dark Side, Bastilla. I must have his power and his aliegance.

 

=Bastilla=

So now, Bastilla Shan, apprentice of Revan, is to babysit a punch of snot nosed brats? This is rediculous! I should kill them all, it would save us all a headache!

 

=Revan=

Are you questioning my authority, Bastilla?

 

=Bastilla=

Listen! Don't talk to me like that, Revan! I would follow into the gates of hell and back, but I'm not one of your cowardly Sith follows, I am half the reason you are in the position you are right now!

 

- A small devilish grin came over Revan's face, but you could hardly tell it was there. -

 

=Revan=

Oh? And what makes you think that I care now?

 

- Bastilla was infuriated by his response, and it showed. -

 

=Bastilla=

What? How dare you speak to me like this, Revan! I would understand if I was one of the grunts in their little Sith trooper uniforms, but I gave up a lot, just to help you return to power! You would do well to remember that!

 

- Revan stood up, showing he was no longer amused, but angered. Big mistake on Bastilla's part .... or was it? -

 

=Revan=

ENOUGH.

 

- Revan spoke, not quite yelling, but his voice was certainly raised, and his anger felt. He collected his calm and sat back down. -

 

=Revan=

I have given you an order, Bastilla Shan. Not as your friend, but as your superior. I am the Lord of the Sith, and YOU would do well to remember that!

 

- Bastilla paused for a moment, and then bowed before Revan, as if realizing it wouldn't be a wise career choice, or good for her health to push Revan any further. -

 

=Bastilla=

A ... as you wish, my lord.

 

- Bastilla walked away to carry out her mission, thinking not about how she was going to accomplish it, that part would be easy for her with her battle meditation, no. She was busy thinking of how and how long before she would act on her plan. Revan was trying her patience. Although ... a part of her still seemed to love Revan, but that didn't mean she would allow him to treat her this way. She was officially confused. -

[rick ulo 11103]

rick was upset about not being able to go with shaden but it did he figured he should do aas he was told he felt like just escaping and spend his life traveling from world to world his masters said that this was not wise and could lead to the darkside bu he did not listen he figured do to the fact that the republic neaded all the help they could get so he figured stay

 

_=ooc=_ thanks its the only thing i got to do here in ba argentina

and im not that good at spanish and i beat kotor and halo2 dosnt come out for awhile and im in an apartmant so i cnt go outside it sucks(what does ooc mean?)

[Shado Vorn]

-=OOC=-

"OOC" means Out Of Character. It's used if you need to say something that isn't a part of the story.

 

For example :

 

-=OOC=-

My real name is Shane, that's why most of characters start with an Sha, like Shado and Shaden lol. I actually made a character in KOTOR called Shado Vorn, he started out as a Dark Side bounty hunter, but later changed into a Light Side Jedi when he was finally able to become one. I love that game lol.

[rick ulo 11103]

i see

[Writer]

Before Teri could ask anything, she and Shaden heard a low roar. Teri shoved Shaden out of the way as a large catlike animal lunged toward them from behind. Teri ignighted both blades of her lightsaber as the cat splashed out of the water toward her.

 

Shaden watched in amazement. It rather looked like Teri was dancing with the cat. It would lunge and she would jump, twirling her lightsaber all around her body as she jumped various ways.

 

Finally the cat began to tire and rolled over onto its back, as if trying to surrender. Teri put her lightsaber away and walked over to the cat. She smiled as it whimpered when she got closer.

 

"I don't want to hurt you," she said softly. "Stay with me until you recover your energy. You don't want to return to the forest like this. You'd be killed."

 

The cat rolled over and followed her obediently back to the log she and Shaden had been sitting on. Shaden cautiously returned to his seat when Teri gave him an encouraging smile.

[Shado Vorn]

"That was amazing!" Shaden said with a look of astonishment on his face as he stared at the now tamed wild cat. "Why, thank you, Shaden." Teri said calmly with a smile on her face. "The Force can be used as a peaceful tool, Shaden, not just as a weapon." she added. "You ... you truly are a gift to the Force, Teri. I only hope that I can one day be half the Jedi that you are." Shaden said as he continued to stare at the cat, who was now relaxing at Teri's feet. "You flatter me too much, Shaden." Shaden turned to face her and smiled. She returned the smile, and they gazed into eachother's eyes for a moment. Teri shoved Shaden off of the log, teasingly. She laughed and ran from him as he jumped to get her back. "You're not getting away with that one, "Oh mighty Jedi!" even the Force won't help you as soon as I catch up!" Shaden shouted in laughter. Teri laughed as she ran from him. This time, the cat rose to its feet, seeming to understand the game between Shaden and Teri. The cat ran toward Shaden and assisted Teri, leaping in front of Shaden, causing him to tumble over, onto his face.

 

As Shaden's face lied burried in the grass, Teri figured him to be in trouble. She quickly ran back to him to check on him. She felt a relief come over her when she could hear Shaden laughing, as he rose to his feet. "Got ya'!" Shaden laughed the response. "You!" Teri pushed Shaden back again, this time knocking him on his back, thanks again to the cat. The cat moved over and licked Shaden on the face. Shaden and Teri laughed the rest of the night away. What they hadn't realized, is that they truly did make a day of their fun. The sun was slowly rising over the hills. Shaden lept to his feet. "Oh no! The sun! We've been out here all night, Teri!". A look of worry came over Teri's face. "I'm ... I am sorry, Shaden!". Teri looked down to the floor, as if ashamed of herself. "Sorry for what?" Shaden asked in an innocent tone. "If you're sorry for having fun, then I'm sorry as well!" Shaden laughed. The two laughed as they headed back to the Academy. Shaden and Teri were both tired, and more importantly, Shaden need the little sleep that he would get, because a big day of training was ahead of him. He only hoped he could stay awake ... the cousel wouldn't be too happy with him, be in his mind, he figured he'd deal with it when he was awake enough to do so.

 

As Teri and Shaden made their way closer to the Academy, they stopped in notice of the wild cat. It was following them. More noteably, it was following Teri. Teri slowly walked over and met with the cat. "Stay out here and protect me and my friends, okay?" She said with a warm smile. She pet the cat gently as it purred an agreement. Shaden knew it right then. He felt something deep for Teri Korr. He just was too shy to do anything about it, and with him training to become a Jedi, he knew it would be even harder to do anything about it. He decided to keep his mind focussed on his training. He wanted to please everyone who were putting their faith in him, not for selfish reasons, but because he felt that he needed to do it for the sake of freedom and peace, both things that the Sith constantly fought against.

[Writer]

"You're late," Ethan said quietly as Teri entered their quarters. Teri knew she had worried him and was sorry for it.

 

"I'm sorry," she said. He dismissed it and asked her what she was doing. "I was with Shaden in the forest."

 

She hesitated and Ethan looked into her eyes.

 

"You showed off," he said. She nodded. "He was impressed."

 

Teri nodded again and Ethan smiled.

 

"Come home next time," he said. "Impress him here and don't let him stay that long."

 

Teri nodded and started leaving the room, but Ethan called her back.

 

"Get some rest," he said. "We can train later in the day."

 

She smiled and went to her room, grateful for the chance to rest.

[Shado Vorn]

Shaden reached his own room within the Academy. He had not realized that there was someone else in the room already, sitting in the dark, in a chair across from his bed. With the darkness within the room, combined with Shaden's half closed eyes, it was no wonder he did not see the figured draped in darkness. Shaden entered his room and closed the door behind him. He dragged himself a few steps over to his bed and fell on it lazily.

 

Night soon became day. Shaden had hardly gotten any sleep when he felt a few light taps hitting the back of his leg. Still mainly asleep, he ignored the taps. This time the taps got a bit harder on the back of his leg. He continued to ignore them, although he did realize this time that someone was trying to wake him up. He preferred to stay sleeping. This time, the taps turned into one single smack on the back of Shaden's head.

 

"OW!" Shaden yelled as he finally awoke fully. He turned over onto his back and leaned up a bit in his bed to see who had awoken him. He did not see anyone in the room. "I must be losing it .." he said quietly to himself. He was about to go back to sleep when a voice interupted his readied slumber. " Losing it, you are not, young Skywalker. " Shaden looked around for the voice. He leaned over his bed a bit to the side, to see a small green head with pointy ears and big round eyes staring at him. "AGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" he screamed. "AGHHHHHHHHHHHH" the voice screamed back, with an aged sound in its voice. Shaden quickly gathered himself and realized it was Master Londar, who had been trying to wake him up all along. He turned at sat on the side of his bed, facing Londar. "Master Londar! I am so very sorry! Please forgive me! I .. I was just startled! I didn't mean to frighten you!" he said worryingly. "Nor did I mean to frighten you, young one." he laughed with a small aged voice. Shaden felt horrible for his actions.

 

"Stay up all night, you did. Very tired, you are." said Londar, his expression becoming serious. "Y .. yes, Master Londar. I just wanted to have one last day as a normal person." he said with an ashamed look on is face. "Normal person, you say?" he asked, his eyes showing the curiousity of a child. "I ... I didn't mean it to sound the way it did, Master Londar. I just meant that I wanted to ..." "Understand, I do." he interrupted. "A long journey ahead of you, there is. A break before training, you were given. Take full advantage of that break, you did!" Londar laughed. Shaden smiled and felt a warmth come over him. He appreciated Londar's kindness. It was almost empowering him to awaken his senses, and overcome his desire for sleep. "I am ready for my training now, Master Londar." he said with a loyal tone.

 

"Eat first, you must! An empty stomach, you should not train with. Teri Korr and Rick Ulo are in the kitchen, join you for breakfast, they will." he said. Shaden nodded to his master. He was pretty hungry, and would need the food to hold him over for the amount of training he was about to endure. Shaden got up from his bed and walked over to his door. He opened the door to his room and held it open for Master Londar. Londar took slow steps and stopped next to Shaden. He looked up at him and spoke. "Great promise, you show. Much faith in you, I have." "I will not let you down, Master Londar." said Shaden. Londar smiled and continued his walking. Shaden shortly followed behind him.

[rick ulo 11103]

when shaden walked in rick was happy and sad happy becas shaden looked happy and sad because he knew what was ahead of shaden he himself was thinkig of leaving the counsil afetr the war to explore

[Tie Pilot]

=ooc=

 

Anyone know why rick ullo was banned?

 

I might join in later but i dont think im very good at this sort of stuff and you guys are already doing a great job.

[Writer]

(He posted a bunch of spam for a reason only he knows. Hope he can come back some time soon, but if he does, he'd better mellow out.)

 

Teri smiled warmly at Shaden when he walked in, glad to see that he was at least somewhat awake for his first big day.

[ahhhh!]

im back iwas trying to see what would happen and i guess i found out i regret it but i guess ill use my this name until i can use the other one

[Shado Vorn]

-=OOC=-

Hey, when are you guys going to rp for There Is No Peace? I have ideas for that one, and nobody's rping for it! *sniffles* It's hurting my feelings!

=HK-47=

If I kill them will it make you happy, master?

 

=Shado Vorn=

No!

 

=HK-47=

I see .... well ... can I kill them anyway, master? *passes off the closest thing a droid can for a smile*

 

=Shado Vorn=

Don't make me deactivate you, HK!

[Writer]

"Why don't you get somethign to eat?" Teri suggested. She motioned to a droid. "That droid will help you get what you want, as long as you can survive his jokes."

 

She laughed and made a face at the droid.

 

"I'm only doing my job," it said. Teri laughed again.

 

"Whatever."

[Shado Vorn]

"What would like to eat, Master Shaden? Or shall I pause and allow you the pleasure of barraging me with rude jokes as well?" the droid said, clearly annoyed by Teri's earlier comments. Teri let out a small giggle. Shaden did his best not to laugh at the whole situation, as to not offend the droid any further. "I'll have what Teri's eating, thank you." Shaden said, hints of tiny laughter coming from his voice. "So you'll be having eggs, bacon, orange juice, and a side order of RUDE?" the droid said, turning its head to Teri. Teri's laughter stopped, but a huge grin took its place. "No need to be insulted, I meant no offense to you, nor did Teri. Right ... Teri?" Shaden said as he looked over to Teri.

 

He winked at her and Teri nodded her head. "None whatsoever!" she said with an innocent/sarcastic tone. The droid shook its head and shrugged its shoulders. "Very well. I shall get to it at once. Please take a seat and enjoy your time alone with that organic meatba ... I mean ... lovely young lady!" the droid said, its voice trailing off as it went to prepare breakfast in another part of the big kitchen. Shaden smiled at Teri as he pulled out his seat and sat across from her. "So ... did your dad get angry about last night? If he did, I'm sorry." said Shaden as he looked into Teri's eyes, both him and Teri were still smiling. Rude mumblings could be heard coming from the other part of the kitchen. The droid was obviously still upset, which Shaden and Teri could not help but notice, and let out very quiet laughter in response.

 

Rick would be laughing with them as well, except he was busy burrying his head onto the kitchen table. He was asleep. Jedi training seemed to be taking its toll on the poor guy.

[Writer]

"My dad was worried," Teri replied quietly, also noticing Rick. "He told me not to do it again."

 

The droid's mutterings continued and Teri's smile broke out again.

 

"Maybe I am a little hard on him," she said, beggining to laugh.

[rick ulo 11103]

just then rick woke up up from a wierd dream it showed revan sending a ship full of dark jedi toward when he woke up he was scared when he realized where he was he told teri and shaden about it and waited for a respons

[Shado Vorn]

Shaden looked at Rick and smiled. "Don't worry, Rick. I'm sure Revan isn't stupid enough to send the Dark Jedi to this place, after all, it's full of Jedi and Republic soldiers. A fight between them and us wouldn't last very long. They'd certainly be on the losing end." Shado assured him.

 

Rick smiled and felt his worry slowly evaporate away. The droid returned from the other part of the kitchen with Shaden's food. The droid placed his food on the table. "Will that be all?" it asked.

 

"Yes, thank you very much." he replied. Shado looked at the plate of food and could feel his tummy rumbling in delight. It had, afterall, been a while since Shaden had had a nice home cooked meal. Shado looked up at the droid and smiled. "It looks delicious!" he said.

 

"Try eating it, you may find that it tastes delicious as well!" the droid said, its sarcasm fading. "I will, thanks again." Shado said. The droid nodded its head and began to leave the kitchen to attend to other duties. Before it left, Shaden felt compelled to appologize for his earlier actions. "Hey ... look. I didn't mean to offend you earlier, I've been through a lot lately, and your humor helped me a lot to relax. I appreciate the meal, and once again appologize." he said sincerely.

 

The droid stopped and looked back at Shaden, then at Rick and Brittany, then back to Shaden. "It's alright." he replied. "Now eat up before it gets cold! That's an order!" the droid said, an actual humorous tone coming from it's voice. Shaden looked back at his food, then at the droid once again. "Aye-aye!" he said. He then dug into his hot meal. It really did taste as good as it looked, and Shaden was thankful to have it. He'd need it for the day ahead of him ...

 

Teri was about to appologize to the droid as well, but her own voice choked itself, because the droid was already gone when she had decided to. Shaden was eating like it was the last meal he would ever eat! Rick and Teri watched him as he scarfed his meal down. "Hey ... take it easy there! You do want to be able to move around a bit and not have to worry about throwing up, you know?" Rick said with a chuckle. Shaden's food and stomach spoke louder. He continued eating on. Teri and Rick just stared at him in silence for a moment, then both broke into a heavy laughter. Shaden even started cracking up as he ate his food.

 

It was a peaceful, happy moment. It would be a moment that the three of them would have to cherrish, because sooner or later, those moments would be too far apart from eachother.