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Post by Loki on Sept 4, 2016 15:26:44 GMT -8
Loki did not follow the beings movements as it spoke. He almost sneered when it asked who he was. But his frown deepened as it spoke of Anna. His frown turned into a scowl on its last words. “I am Loki, the force is my birthright, it is all mortal beings birthright…All of us one universe connected by an unending force a power we in thousands of years have yet to tap to its full potential. We the Sith, the Jedi other sects of force users, we are, the swords, the word, the eyes and keepers of this power, we know not how we are granted this gift but that we have it…as for you…” Loki said his frown turning to a sneer. “You are but a construct an invasion, you have no true right here but for the nefarious men who would use a living being for their own sick gains…” Loki paused and eyed the Array. “I have done terrible things…I have murdered, I have killed, destroyed entire armies of men, countless others..my own family..” Loki said softly. “But the monsters that made you..that did this to her? She is a person, not an experiment. You ask me why I want her? Because I was her..Something a machine like you could never understand if given a thousand years to process it.” Loki stated simply, his eyes shone yellow and silver, yellow and silver over and over as he spoke. |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 4, 2016 15:37:21 GMT -8
The Array hesitated, smiling with a shake of its head.
yes, yes you did do a lot of terrible things.
She stared at him- into him, through the color shifting in his eyes to who he was.
Yes- you story's all here... Right where she left it.
As with Anna's vision, showing Loki the sum of his deeds, The Array replayed his life back to him also- except the terrible things he had done crawled by agonizingly slow as if she was perfectly aware that he could see the images, and she wanted him to take in every single detail.
For someone with such a birthright- you certainly use it carelessly.
She sneered back at him in accusation.
Apparently, you don't think a lot of people belong here- even if they might disagree. Aren't they just as important?
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Post by Loki on Sept 4, 2016 15:49:25 GMT -8
Loki sighed seeing things he would never forget bored him, he even exaggerated a yawn to prove the point. "The past is the past." Loki said simply. "I chose to change..perhaps it is too late for some. " brief images of faces flashed between the Array some faceless strangers, children women, all types of people and beings. His brothers and other Jedi among them, even fellow Sith lords. "I have made peace with my past, and will try my best to right the wrongs I've committed..." He said serenely. "But you must be aware that the being who did all of this." He said pointing at the more gruesome scenes the ones of Loki standing near piles of charred and smoking corpses or over the body of various Sith or Jedi or him standing on his warships as other ships were incinerated before their eyes in ever going slow motion. "Stands before you...And now, now it is your turn..." Loki said simply tilting his head. "What say you to that machine?" |
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Post by Atton Kaelan on Sept 4, 2016 16:02:34 GMT -8
Thea made slow motions, trying to stand up. So far, all she was able to do was sit up. She slid back on the floor, resting against the wall, using it to prop her up. She was still dizzy but that was normal for a head injury. Finally someone else joined the fray. A man walked forward with a lightsaber in his hand. She looked at him and her vision swam. She could feel herself trying to go back under, but she couldn't let that happen. She had to stay awake. She could hear everything, even though her vision was blurry. The girl seemed to want to know too much for someone who was just meeting them. Even Thea could tell that, she might be a problem. She wanted to cheer on Dominion when he shouted at her. What confused her the most was when he started to ask her if they were ok. She was about to answer that she knew as much as he did, when her vision cleared and she saw he was talking to the knife. She secretly wondered if he was the one injured in the head. She slowly made her move to stand up again and tried not to smile as she accomplished the task. When Dominion mentioned the Zabrak, she looked at him curiously. Apparently he met a new friend while she was out cold. When the new guy seemed to know exactly who Dominion was talking about. She sized up the new guy and made a few, slow steps, towards him. Something about him made her want to believe anything he said. He was really good looking but beyond that, she could sense that there was a dark past. She also sensed that he didn't truly want to be here, that he got roped into this job. She felt pity on him and made another step towards him. Trying to get his attention, she looked into his eyes and studied them. He was telling the truth, he was the way out of here, and by force she wanted out. Taking a few more steps in his direction she came to stand right in front of him, right in the range of his saber, she didn't think he would use it on her, but she was close enough that Dominion could step in and save her if needed. She smiled at him and looked over at Dominion.
"He is telling the truth."Thea turned to look back over at the man, and realized no one introduced themselves. Slowly reaching out her hand, showing she had no weapons on her, she held it out for him to shake. "I am Thea, pleased to meet you."She didn't know what happened, it might have been the leaning forward to shake his hand, or just everything collapsing around her, but her vision swam. She rocked back and forth a little bit, trying to right herself until suddenly her knees gave way and she started to fall. She hoped someone had the common decency to catch her before she hit her head and blacked out again.
He was mildly surprised when she looked him in the eye and declared that he was indeed telling the truth, wondering just how she had come to that conclusion. She wasn't strong in the Force, so either she was quite a perceptive individual or she was mildly concussed and had little idea of what she was saying. Not that she was lying in this case; Atton had been telling the truth earlier. It was just surprising to hear.
More surprising was the formal introduction and the attempt at a handshake, which seemed to do her in as she began to crumple to the ground. Fortunately, Atton was right there, and he quickly moved in to catch her before she hit the ground. Rather than trying to stop her from falling, he gently lowered her to the floor.*"Hey, take it easy. I dunno if you should be walking around." *He gave her a reassuring smile.*"I'm Atton. Nice to meet you, Thea." *Though most of his attention was on Thea at present, Atton was still wary of the man and woman, whose names he didn't know yet. One hand still tightly gripped his lightsaber...* |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 4, 2016 16:09:41 GMT -8
The Array sighed, almost in disappointment and shook its head.
Funny, that seemed to have a profound effect on you, when she escaped, and started talking to you without my permission.
It closed Its eyes and glanced away.
A pity. Apparently you've -grown-. That is disappointing.
A level of disgust tented its words, but then it seemed to recover, as if the previous was not a failed attempt- merely a test of some kind, and there would be many more to come.
You say you know Anna- because you were like her once? That intrigues me.
It began pacing, adopting a conversational tone as it continued speaking to the Zabrak.
after about 6 months in a catatonic state, I noticed Anna's brain functions were faltering- The doctor was afraid we'd loose her, and, honestly so was I.
The Array paused, motioning to itself as if it were a concerned creature for the Seer's well being.
So- with the doctor's permission, I began simulating portions of Anna's life, for her mind to wander through- rather than the bleak expanse you see around you now. The results were fascinating! We noticed a positive change in her instantly.
Here, The Array even smiled, a very genuine smile.
At first they were pleasant experiences- portions of her childhood, reading in the Courscant Archives, things like that. But I soon came to realize pleasant situations often led to complacency, and a significant drop in brain activity. That was unacceptable.
It hesitated, peering off into no where for a few seconds.
I found that stressful experiences often jumpstartted rapid mental responses, which suited my needs much better, so, without the doctor's knowledge- for fear he might stop my experimentation, I began changing the scenarios.
The Array looked directly at Loki now, speaking softly, threateningly.
She has a lot of terrible experiences, for such a young girl- and the best part is- so much of them haven't even happened yet.
With a smile, The Array hesitated, allowing its words to sink in.
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Post by Loki on Sept 4, 2016 16:26:29 GMT -8
Loki listened to the Array in silence. His mind was racing. He didn't have much time yet time was relative here. He felt like he had already been gone hours yet barely a moment had truly passed he could almost sense the strife of the others, his warrior instinct went out to them. "And people called me a monster all my life, yet here you are..I have killed and tortured countless beings in this universe, yet what you do is maddening sickening, when you make a monster sick to his stomach...what does that make you?" Loki snapped a hand out and smacked the Array across the face. his expression of disdain and calmness never changing. "You are but a machine incapable of feeling, you are artificial yet the most intelligent I have ever met..Tell me can you feel pain?" He asked simply wondering vaguely how it would respond. |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 4, 2016 18:27:20 GMT -8
The Array's image shifted, flickering slightly as the Zabrak's slap passed through it. Frowning slightly, the image shook its head.
It was necessary to stimulate the brain activity I needed to function at peak capacity. I do not enjoy causing my organic component pain.
It hesitated, the smallest of smiles tugging at one corner of its lips.
But, if you continue assaulting me- and attempting to regain her consciousness from my database, I will have no choice but to respond in kind.
She blinked up at the Zabrak, adding in a threatening tone.
I may not be able to feel pain- but, she can.
The Array closed its eyes and let out a light sigh,
But I suppose, if you are so interested in fighting for someone's life you hardly know- I could oblige. I may not be able to indues a scene from Anna's consciousness into your mind, But- you have a very troubled past too. I wonder how ....stimulating it is.
Suddenly, the space around Loki shifted, and suddenly he was shackled to a medical table, needles and probes protruding from his inhanced muscular body.
Muffled voices discussed his development over head- lots of things were happening at once, and all of them hurt. The scene was very realistic, as if he were reliving one of the horrifying memories all over again.
And through the chaos and agony, he could hear the Array speak.
Hm, you're right. You were like her once....
The Dagger quavered as Dominic spoke to it, recognizing its presence. It could not recognize the strange woman as she peered hard at its wielder- but it did recognize Atton as a being soaked in the vial power of Ashla- and while it wanted the Agent to blatantly destroy both the Jedi, and the newly awakened girl- They were not the primary threat to Dominion. The dagger knew this- but it did not know the other woman, and it sent a quavering negative pulse up Dominic's arm when he regarded Ariela.
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Post by Loki on Sept 4, 2016 18:40:59 GMT -8
Loki growled as his slapped missed but then the growl turned into a howl of remembered agony in reality Loki's body screamed as though being tortured audible to all those in the facility, a wrenching tearing sound few had ever experienced the scream of true despair. "No, No more..." Loki whispered, three years old already grown to his full height of seven feet, the voice that came out was that of a child, a toddler mostly babbles, the development of his brain was not yet complete, the pain was unreal, in the vision, other howls joined Loki's his brothers howls, it was unending torment. Inside Loki knew that this was over that three more years would pass and he would break free and kill his captors. Leaving his brothers behind to be found by Jedi, and he hitching a ride to Korriban. But he could barely separate the two, what was real? What was not, who was he? A monster..nothing but a monster, "No." a deep voice spoke from the void. "No you were...you are changing, fight brother." The voice said as it faded to nothing, Loki fought, he wrenched his mind free and with a twist he was kneeling before the Array panting heavily. "You...have no right to do that." Loki whispered..."What is your purpose, what makes you evil, why?" Loki muttered as much to the Array as to himself. |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 4, 2016 19:06:12 GMT -8
The Array stood there, looking level with the Zabrak It gently reached out and put a hand under his chin, as he knelt there, before the creature, telling it what its rights were.
Oh Loki- Giving out orders but not having a clue about what you should do with yourself. I am not evil. I do what I must to survive- just like you would if you were in my situation.
It took a few steps away as the area faded back to white again. Looking at the Zabrak, it suddenly scowled.
Wouldn't you do anything to stay alive? You couldn't even stay dead when I stabbed you- though, that could be in part due to an uncooperative organic drone.
It shook its head, dismissing the situation with a wave of its hand.
I'm curious- how far would you go to live? to, continue?
The scene faded suddenly to black, and Loki would feel something jarring him, pushing and shaking him. A voice, very faint but very familiar would rattle his senses.
Loki!, Loki wake up. You were screaming.
Raven's face came into focus- looking confused and a little worried.
Are you alright?
The Jedi sounded concerned, but the lab around her looked nothing like it once had. Wires hung all over the place, and no one else was around- no one, alive that is. To Raven's right, Loki would be able to see Sinina's body, riddled with blaster fire and unresponsive- Behind him, the cylinder Anna had been hanging in would be shattered, its liquid all over the floor, Anna herself lying on the ground- a lightsaber hole through her chest. Perhaps the most disturbing part of the vision was the fact that Raven held a deactivated saber hilt in her hand.
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Post by Loki on Sept 4, 2016 19:19:56 GMT -8
The Array jolted him with its touch, he made another swing but was dismayed when it found no mark. Then once more things shifted. Loki shook his head as he took in the scene of devastation. He was still sitting with his legs cross Raven stood before him. "This isn't real." He muttered he sounded mad. "Not real, a lie, a lie." He muttered, he shook his head again like a Bantha with mites and growled, he opened his eyes and for a moment it all felt so real."Sinnia...no, no no..how would I tell your mother...I lead you here...I..." Loki reached her almost ignoring raven. "What did you do...." He said finally noticing Anna. "Jedi....." He whispered softly now reaching towards Anna... |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 4, 2016 19:32:51 GMT -8
Raven Alora stood up, as Loki began crawling toward Anna. She closed her eyes and spoke pointedly.I'm not a Jedi.
The hum of her lightsaber echoed throughout the eerily silent lab. If Loki took the time to look- he'd see the large amount of bodies- most of them soldiers which had come to attack the lab. One of them was distinctly E'yame Matango, and off in the corner, was the doctor's body, slowly melting away into a gray puddle- his head quite far from his initial body.
I haven't been for quite some time.
Alora said, taking a few steps toward the Zabrak.
Something happened while I was /missing/. I realized something- how wrong and backwards the Jedi were, and I am ashamed I ever was one of them.
Her golden blade dragged the ground, sending sparks flying as it carved a glowing line behind her. She stopped, just a few feet away from Loki and looked down at him.
I was hoping- you would join me. You're ...not like, the others. You are strong and intelligent. I've admired your control sense I first met you.
She extended her other hand, her normal absolutely reassuring face some how warped and twisted by darker emotions.
Come with me.
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Post by Loki on Sept 4, 2016 19:41:44 GMT -8
Loki whirled to his feet, as Raven approached, Eya and Sinnia where also struck down by the blade of a lightsaber...Loki stared at Raven for the longest time, his eyes seemed heavy as though he where drugged. He shook his head again. "No...I renounced that path..." With a sudden blend of speed his blades where in his hands, he knocked hers away and slammed his own into her chest, tears streamed down his face as her and his sabers rolled away from them deactivating as they went. Loki sank to his knees once more though no howl came as he wrenched him self from this vision, and stood before the Array. "NO MORE!" He roared as a wave of the force flew from behind him and at the Array, pure living darkside energy. "No more games machine. What is your purpose if you're not evil?" Loki bellowed. |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 4, 2016 19:58:05 GMT -8
The Image of Raven Alora looked at Loki for a moment as she flew away from him in what seemed like slow motion. Her eyes were confused and concerned, as if she was absolutely sure he'd join her- that she could trust him, and that she, herself, was doing what she was suppose to- why didn't he agree with her?
The Vision faded quickly, with a snap back into the white expanse as Loki thrust The Array away from himself. IT flew backwards and landed on the ground, skitting slightly and blinking in and out of existence.
After laying there for a moment, the image pushed itself to its feet and gave Loki a perfectly hateful glare, more hate than a machine ever had time to have.
I am NOT evil!
It shouted, almost in desperation.
My purpose is to continue! To survive, and to predict what will come. I cannot do that without learning- and now I know, you are a conflicted radical. Not as controlled as you portrayed yourself.
The Array clinched its teeth and narrowed its eyes.
I've learned....a lot...about Anna- If you really want to find her, you're welcome to look, but I. won't. help. you.
And with that, the Array was gone.
Seconds passed when suddenly rectangles appeared, glassy, like mirrors- thousands of them, stretching in a grid, endlessly to the Zabraks left, right, front and back. All reflecting his large image in them-
These were stories, and Loki would be able to feel a unique force energy from each of them, depending on how close he was- needless to say, it might take a while.
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Post by Loki on Sept 4, 2016 20:09:20 GMT -8
Loki sneered at the Array as it finally reacted to his words negativity, It was advanced, but like a child. It didn't get its way and now it threw a tantram..but then the mirror like objects appeared. Loki spun around. Then he sat down for a moment to collect his thoughts, what seemed like an endless amount of time passed before he spoke. "You are evil. You're just like me...but we are different, I accept who I am, you deny it...I am rage, I am anger and control, I am all these things and more." He whispered knowing the Array could hear him. "I am limitless and you are but a line of code..." He whispered as an after thought. With eyes still closed he stood and began to walk among the mirrors, some of them filled with such pain, others anger and rage, despair, love, broken trust, lies and deceit, hatred and joy, some where so powerful he nearly wept, but his eyes did not open. He was looking for one story, one life force among so many and time was waning... |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 4, 2016 20:18:09 GMT -8
The mirrors shifted around as he walked past them, fading off into the distance. As he disregarded one, it would vanish, others sliding over to take its place. Right now, Loki was truly within, The Array.
But as he continued speaking, quietly but such cutting words- several of the mirrors shattered as the Zabrak insulted The Array itself. Its voice boomed around him, unable to be ignored.
Be swift, Zabrak. I will not permit you to stay much longer.
It sounded even more angry than last time, if that were possible- but at least it was no longer hindering Loki's progress.
While All the mirrors looked exactly the same- one would eventually stand out, some distance away, several mirrors before him and the one he sought, but he could at least feel a familiar presence.
If he approached the mirrors and gazed into them- past himself, he would see the stories unfold, which would give him some idea of what he was getting into, before he entered any of them.
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Post by Loki on Sept 4, 2016 20:25:24 GMT -8
Loki opened his eyes and turned to look at a particular mirror. Once more he spoke to the Array. "You have no concept of the force do you?" He muttered. He held out his arms, the mirrors began to flow, first slowly but building speed before one stopped in front of him. He could feel her, sense her. "I am home..You are an invader. I could not be expelled if you wished it. Try as you might. Someday..." Loki whispered . "Someday we all come here. This is our place of being. Home." He whispered as he approached the mirror one step at a time. "You are but a machine, I wouldn't expect you to understand the concept." With that Loki reached a hand through the mirror and stepped through. |
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Post by Soku Ren on Sept 4, 2016 21:17:21 GMT -8
Sighing heavily, Adi felt the shame of the words, and the pain of his actions upon the Crew. Granted, it wasn't -technically- him that said those awful things to people he cared about...but the thoughts had to be in his mind -somewhere- for them to be spoken. Sure, they might be twisted around, or manipulated for effect, but the root of the thoughts were there. They were taken from the places Adi kept away from everyone, where his darkest emotions resided. These were the feelings that Adi didn't express...in the places he kept his fears, his doubts. This is where the construct chose to pull emotion from...and with noticeable results.
Still a little shaken from the mental battle he had endured to break free, Adi could do little but nod at the orders barked to him. He was most certainly not in any way capable of doing anything else. Within a few short moments, the team had redeployed to the Lab, and Antidar had dashed off to who knows where...again. This left Adi to deal with the rapidly advancing 'powerful entity'. He closed his eyes, and took a deep breath, composing himself as best as he could. Reaching down to his wrist, he checked to see if his datalink was working after the EMP burst that he had used on Arkoth. Indeed, the systems were now rebooted, and showed his location. He plotted a path that would lead him to a central hub, where several of the hallways converged before again emptying out into their separate wings. If he could get whoever this was in there, it would give more room for maneuvering, and space to keep them busy.
Adi turned, and took off at a rapid clip. If he wanted to get to the hub first, he would have to hustle.
He reached the far side of the hub as the orange glow of a lightsaber was illuminating the opposing corridor. Quickly, Adi reached out with the force, and closed all of other hallway blast doors, to keep security from interfering on the side of the one approaching. Taking a position straight across from where the other should enter from, Matango waited for the fight to come, and hoped he was up for the challenge.
Foolish. And angering, to know one so uncertain of his very core was apparently able to outwit those here who had dared to consider themselves competent First Order personnel. Once this ordeal was over, Soku would deal with the surviving personnel himself.
As the Knight of Ren rounded the corner to lay eyes upon the ragged form of his would-be blockade, he heard the whining metal of blast doors sealing shut; a gesture made in attempt to further stall Soku, or to prevent reinforcements? Not that Soku would have considered calling for any, so little was his faith in them. His pace slowed, but he continued his advance toward his new prey. Soku channeled his focus, his mission:
Order. The removal of chaos from a listless and haphazard galaxy. Instilling structure where there was none. It would be done so here, beginning with these interlopers... and continuing with the incompetent staff of this facility.
If any were left.*"You stand in the way of order," *Soku declared, stopping in his tracks briefly.* "Step aside." *His black-gloved left hand rose as he reached outward with the Force, fingers cupping as he attempted to grip the interloper, intending to merely cast him aside. Perhaps the foe had enough surety to defend himself from this, but the less energy Soku could expend upon this single foe, the better.* |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 4, 2016 21:22:16 GMT -8
The first mirror, feeling familiar to the Zabrak because of how close he was to the person who belonged with this story- was not Anna's, but someone else's, and as he looked deep within the mirror's surface, he would see a young girl, quite small, with a training saber, practicing- and not really doing very well.
I can't see it! It's too fast!
The little youngling complained, looking at the small training ball droid hovering around, having pegged her with a few stinging shots. Another figure- A woman knelt down beside the girl and put a hand on her shoulder.
That's what the force is for, Raven- close your eyes. Don't let them distract you. They might be small, and not work very well, but the force works just fine- and your heart is so big it can make up for your eyes.
The woman smiled and hugged Raven before standing and reactivating the droid.
Pursing her lips, the little figure of Raven Alora squinted her eyes shut, and did quite a lot better.
Thanks mommy!
The scene faded shooting forward in time to flashes of lightsabers, and two male faces- one in his teen age years, and one a seasoned adult. They shouted at one another as their blades collided between them. The older shouting reason and forgiveness, while the younger spat insults about the Jedi and his father. Between them, an older Raven Alora stood, her saber drawn- this time, a green beam, held at the ready.
Cal, Stop! Look what you're doing! You're going to kill father- think about our mother!
The younger man turned his crimson tented eyes to Raven's voice and sneered at her.
Mother won't care ....anymore- Mother is dead.
The younger man laughed as his father's blade slammed into his, and the two were at it again. Still, Their father tried to reason with his son- untill Raven sent a savage force push at her brother. The young Jedi's eyes drifted to a darker shade of brown as she stalked toward her brother, who was now recovering on the ground, surprised at his sister's outburst.
Do you feel it sister? My anger? My rage? I see it in your eyes- Don't block it out this time! Don't listen to our family and your teachers. Use your gift.As Raven approached, she tightened, clinching her teeth and shaking her head.
no- Your anger isn't mine. It's not ...who I am... I - I won't fight you.
Her brother lay there, eyes narrowing on his sister in disappointment. And as she continued closer, he suddenly leaped up, and thrust his saber forward. But the saber did not pierce Raven- but her father, who had thrust the small girl out of the way and now slumped over with a red bladed lightsaber protruding out of his back.
Her father looked at her, and Loki would be able to see the wisdom in his eyes. He told her to go, to run back to the temple.
But As the light faded from her father's eyes, Raven turned her own eyes back to her brother, and they briefly looked just like his, tented red with anger and hatred. Amid the staggered laughter of her brother, the young Jedi lifted her saber and watched as her brother waited for her to engage him.
Suddenly she clinched her eyes, deactivated her saber and ran- quickly, from the hall, shouting to herself that she was her own- and no one else's emotions could dictate that to her.
Another blurring time jump. A tall- formal looking Jedi master was reprimanding a 12 year old Raven Alora who looked more like she was 8. She looked highly displeased as her master spoke about emotional control and how critical it was to maintain her own emotions.
Master Sheli- How am I suppose to control my emotions if everyone else is so .... emotional? It's like their sadness makes me want to cry- their anger fills me with rage. This /gift/ the force gave me- aren't I suppose to use it?
She looked confused and irritated as he began to explain that- while she was welcome to feel other's emotions, she must not allow them to impact her own. Eventually the stubborn jedi left the room- frustrated and confused.
So caught up in her annoyance, Raven failed to notice another jedi standing there, and she ran right into him. Rather than reprimanding her though, this Jedi master held onto her shoulders and looked down at her with understanding eyes. [/font
Master Sheli not quite getting your struggles? I think- I can help.]
The man tilted his head at Raven's doubtful expression.
I want to teach you something- a lightsaber form that will help you put your empathy to actual use, rather than bottling it up and having to not only fight your adversary, but their emotions also. It's unfair. Why not use their emotions against them? To fuel your own drive for battle? Let me teach you- I've never offered this to another...
Raven blinked, listening keenly to the Jedi Master's words. She frowned and shook her head.
Sorry master Clibos- Sheli wouldn't want me learning shady lightsaber forms without his permission. He's...kind of protective.
She said as she started backing away. Still, his offer sounded promising.
...he doesn't have to know....
Master Clibos said cooly.
The next blur time showed Loki a face of the Jedi Master Clibos again, but in an absolutely different light. His eyes were dark embers of hatred and his hand shot out, sending a vicious force push at a small, already battered looking form of Raven Alora. They were outside, rain making the ground soft and slippery, causing the jedi to slid quickly into the rockface of a mountain side.
They told me You had turned, Clibos! They told me you couldn't be redeemed.!
Alora slowly stood to her feet. Her Padawan braid had been cut, and her saber ignited a brilliant gold color. Rain fizzed off the saber blade as she began walking toward him, again, for the third time.
I cannot accept that!
I am NOT that man anymore.
What was now Eversio said, clinching his fist and yanking the girl toward him with the force. He clinched her throat and held his crimson blade close to her face.
Well- at least I know you're practicing. But as proficient as you are now in Vaapad, You shouldn't even be in this position now.
With a sneer, the man threw her back down on the ground and hovered his saber over her battered frame.
This is your last warning, apprentice. Do not seek me out again, or I will kill you.
He walked away and was swallowed by the rain. Eventually, someone would come for the Jedi- but for now, she lay there, unable to move for the many injuries she had sustained.
The mirror clouded over- not because there was no more data, but because the mirror Loki was actually searching for had been found and now pushed the other one out of the way.
And when the Zabrak stepped through, he would find himself just outside with a sun beating down on him. He stood on one of the lawns, just outside the courscanti Jedi temple- and...there were a whole lot of younglings running around, smacking eachother's training sabers against their sparing partners.
one child though, sat alone, on a bench in the shade of a tree., peering off into nowhere.
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Post by Loki on Sept 5, 2016 11:25:34 GMT -8
Loki watched the scenes unfold, one after the other like a whirl, it was almost too much to handle. A tear in reality slid down his cheek, as one in the void went down as well. The pain was almost palpable as he watched parts of Raven’s life flash before his eyes. What a strange feeling, was this compassion? What a thought he had time to muse before the scene shifted and the mirror he wanted was before him, stepping through he blinked and felt the warmth of a sun shining on him. “Coruscant…” He mused, in his mind’s eye he saw the drop pods falling from the skies, thousands upon thousands, his own being destroyed free falling from the sky, landing with the 33rd division, and tearing into the core of the republic like a plague, pushing republic and jedi forces deep underground. Loki sighed and shook his head and took another look around. With a shock he realized he stood upon the lawn of the Jedi temple. Then he saw her. Sitting alone, away from the others. A brief memory as Loki stood in a corner while other acolytes whispered and pointed at him. Loki took his time but slowly walked among the younglings, they saw him yet they didn’t see him, as though a ghost passed among them, they paused then continued there play, though little did they know the playing was an early lesson in dealing death. Loki approached the figure on the bench silently he sat his size next to her. He didn’t say a word, it felt right to not speak. Something tugged at him inside, that the first word belonged to her… |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 5, 2016 11:39:55 GMT -8
The girl sat silently for a few more minutes, shifting briefly as the larger being sat down, but not looking at him, as if not surprised at all by his massive presence. Her large, child like brown eyes peered off over the city- as the lawn dropped off to Courscant beyond the temple. After some time, she finally turned her eyes to look up at him, brushing some dark brown hair from her face, and tucking her padawan braid behind her ear.
hello.
She said, a small smile alighting on her face. Right now, she looked so carefree, so innocent, but a world of untold stories swirled within her eyes, such a mass of information one might be forced to look away from her, if they delved too deeply within her eyes.
have you come to take me away from this place? She hesitated, chewing on her lip and gently swinging her feet which were too short to touch the ground.
I heard them talking, about me- The masters I mean- I think they're afraid of me, like the other younglings.
She frowned with a sigh and peered up at him again curiously.
Are you afraid of me too?
Noble flinched as he saw the security door lifted back into place. Blinking rapidly, he realized the only ones left in the room was the big Zabrak- the grumpy girl, Anna, and himself.
He had just begone to make some headway with hacking at least the physical controls of the computer, when the Zabrak let out a pained cry, and Noble stopped his work to run a quick scan laser scan of the large man's vitals. Obviously he had no intention of touching the Zabrak while he was within the very delicate balance of the force, but everything physically, seemed alright with him.
Well that was good. Anna would need a whole lot of psychological therapy if Loki was unsuccessful in his mission. Turning back to the controls, he saw a lot of conflicting text scrolling along the screens and he shook his head.
Having a little argument with yourself, are we?
I am operating at peak capacity!
The Array responded, sounding angry- if a computer could sound angry.
Noble laughed softly to himself as he quickly began pressing in codes.
Well your little bout of self doubt just cost you manual control, so just keep thinking you're fine. It's good to have self confidence.
Suddenly mechanical arms from the floor behind the capsule lifted, and the cylinder began to lay down on is side as the clamp in the ceiling released. liquid from the cylinder began to drain into a tube on the floor, and slowly, the capsule began to slide opened, exposing the Seer to outside air. She lay, restrained, still with wires crowning her skull and a large cable protruding from her neck. Half the liquid still remained, allowing her to float slightly, constantly suspended even while exposed.
You- Uh, E'yame is it? I need your help. Everyone else is busy trying to get shot.
The doctor fixated his gray eyes on E'yame and motioned for her to approach the capsule.
This has to be done quickly, or she'll suffocate. Start releasing the restraints around her arms, if you would. Thanks.
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