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Post by Whill Shaman Kahul on Jun 30, 2018 9:41:01 GMT -8
*A thick crust of white-colored salt covered nearly the entire planet surface, with red-colored rhodocrosite base beneath. Dominated by large salt flats, the planet also featured mountains, canyons, and deeply sunken waterways—which were possibly home to aquatic creatures.*
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 20, 2022 13:18:52 GMT -8
MASTER SELVEK:
*The Jedi Master expertly landed his old Corellian freighter on the salt flats near an open canyon. Armed with his lightsaber and a blaster pistol, he led Adonias down the ramp and beyond the confines of the ship. Once they were a decent distance away from the LightRunner, Selvek ignited his green lightsaber after handing a yellow bladed training saber to Adonias.*
"Perform Forms II and IV. Then after that I want you to take what you have learned and fight me."
ADONIAS:
*Adonias rolled his eyes but complied. He performed both forms as instructed, executing the moves perfectly. He took a moment to compose himself before raising his training saber defensively before him.*
"You know, this really isn't fair. You have a REAL lightsaber and all you gave me was a sorry excuse for one!"
MASTER SELVEK:
*Master Selvek grinned as he raised his green lightsaber, falling easily into a ready stance.*
"Yet unlike a Sith, I do not plan to actually harm or maim you. Come now, show me what you've got!"
ADONIAS:
*The young man began his attack. He became frustrated when his blows were easily deflected and parried. No matter what he did, he couldn't land a single hit on Selvek!! It began to anger him. Before long, he lost control and began to make sloppy mistakes. Master Selvek expertly disarmed him without leaving a scratch and delivered a well-aimed roundhouse kick that knocked all of the air out of Adonias's lungs. He growled, his ire mounting as he used the force to call his training saber back into his outstretched hand. Both Jedi Master and apprentice continued to practice duel for about two hours straight until the blazing sun and salty landscape succeeded in dehydrating the two of them. They returned to the freighter to drink water and took the time to meditate, at which time, Adonias felt himself reaching out instinctively as if to his father.*
Father...I'm so sorry...
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 21, 2022 12:11:30 GMT -8
Darth Strife (force voice):
"Son? Thank the force you are okay!! Why are you sorry?"
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 21, 2022 13:27:28 GMT -8
MASTER SELVEK:
*He continued to meditate but moved on to teaching his new apprentice the Jedi code.*
"Repeat after me, Adonias.
There is no emotion, there is PEACE.
There is no ignorance, there is KNOWLEDGE.
There is no passion, there is SERENITY.
There is no chaos, there is HARMONY.
There is no death, there is THE FORCE."
ADONIAS:
*The young man repeated the Jedi code and came to find that as he released his negative emotions like anger and fear...for the first time in his life, he felt a true sense of peace.**Adonias frowned to himself as he Force projected back but in a softer 'voice'.*
I...I don't want to be a Sith. I like the Jedi Code.
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 21, 2022 20:17:30 GMT -8
Darth Strife (Force voice):
Deep in meditation, Strife frowned in concentration with more than a little trepidation. He didn't like the words coming from Adonias. How was he so quickly turning his back on the dark side, the true way? "Peace is a lie passed down by pacifists who want nothing more than to let those around them perish. Did it feel good to be helpless as a boy? Or did it feel good to feel powerful, to protect yourself and those who need it? Your mind is being turned, come back to me, my son." He wasn't sure what else to say. He just hoped that would be enough, he fought his anger as he knew this wasn't something he could force Adonias into. He had to choose the right path, the way of the darkside.
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 21, 2022 20:23:49 GMT -8
*Adonias winced to himself. It was going about as well as expected. He responded*
>>You don’t understand. The light side is more powerful than you know.<<
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 21, 2022 20:33:07 GMT -8
Darth Strife (Force voice)
He frowned, unsettled. "I watched as lightsiders slaughtered my family. I saw the light fade from my wife's eyes. Her only crime? Being tainted by the dark side. I lost my children that day, thought they were little more than ashes blowing away in the wind. Power without understanding is nothing. And the Jedi do not understand power, only how to let go of the emotion needed to save all that is precious." He paused for a moment, letting his heated words die down in the force. Softly he chanted the words that gave him life.
"Peace is a lie. There is only Passion.
Through Passion, I gain Strength.
Through Strength, I gain Power.
Through Power, I gain Victory.
Through Victory my chains are Broken.
The Force shall free me."
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 21, 2022 20:39:19 GMT -8
*Adonias responded with a strong ‘voice’ although it turned bitter near the end.*
>>Lightsiders don’t kill for the fun or pleasure of it like Sith do! Master Selvek hasn’t hurt me. I can’t say the same for you when you ‘trained’ me.<<
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 21, 2022 20:50:28 GMT -8
Darth Strife (Force Voice)
Hurt, he didn't respond for a moment. When he finally did, his hurt was still so strong it bled into the communication between them. "I admit, I was not the kindest when we first met. I had no attachment to you, no connection at all. Why should I not hurt someone who attacked me? Someone who had seemingly turned my apprentice against me? Someone who was an enemy? But, once I knew who you were, I would have given anything to have not hurt you. No Jedi would ever change their essence like that. Because Jedi are taught not to have attachments. They are strictly forbidden to have them. A Jedi would not have embraced a friendship with you. A Jedi would not have accepted you as their son. Have you forgotten all we went through?" His voice trailed off. "Have you forgotten you are my son?..."
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 22, 2022 5:25:51 GMT -8
*Adonias felt a small pang of guilt at Strife's hurt. Was Strife being sincere? Or was he trying to manipulate him? It was difficult to tell and before long he felt confused. When he answered, his force voice began firm but near the end he became very hesitant.*
"I don't remember everything. I do know that I'm on a different path from yours now. I need to do this....I want to master both aspects of the Force. Do you fear that I'll become stronger than YOU? Is that what you fear? Yes, I'm your son by blood. But do you even really know me?
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 22, 2022 19:59:42 GMT -8
Darth Strife (Force Voice):
He stilled, feeling that his son was farther away than ever before. He hadn't felt this much panic before, not since he had lost him the first time. "You are being manipulated by a Jedi. It is what they do best. He wants you to forsake and forget who you are. You are my son and I do not fear your strength. I fear that you will never fully know how it feels to hold family deep in your heart. For that is the way of the Jedi. I fear you will never know the beauty of the sun on your face as you enjoy it only for the sake of beauty. For that is the way of the Jedi. I fear you will never feel the kiss of a true love. For that is the way of the Jedi. Experiencing the light side is one thing, have you forgotten I taught you to heal myself? Becoming a Jedi is to become something unnatural and in the end, you will forsake all that you once held dear." Strife's voice through the force trembled with emotion. "Come back to me, son. Let me teach you all that you should know without sacrificing things you should never have to sacrifice."
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 22, 2022 20:12:53 GMT -8
*Adonias frowned during his father’s emotional rant. While Strife made some good points he wasn’t convinced that the Jedi were as evil as Strife made them out to be. In a flat tone he answered*
<<I have to go. Goodbye, father. I’m on Crait, if you—>>
*His connection with his father and with the Force were abruptly severed as a boot made contact with his skull. Alarmed and in pain, he sprang to his feet igniting his training saber to see a very unhappy Jedi master.*
“Adonias, what do you think you are doing?”
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 22, 2022 20:52:33 GMT -8
Darth Strife (Force Voice):
He tried to calm himself as Adonias responded. This would be okay. One Jedi couldn't possibly undue his son's destiny. They were meant to train together, learn together, grow in power together. Nothing could truly separate them. He was so occupied with his thoughts he almost missed Adonias' reveal and abrupt cut off through the force. He could faintly still feel his son but there was no longer the strong connection he had felt a moment ago. "Son? Adonias? Son!?" Rage swirled in his gut. If that Jedi had harmed one iota of his being, he would rue the day his brethren had plucked him from the cradle of his birth home.
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 23, 2022 8:13:42 GMT -8
*Adonias felt fear at the clear scowl upon Selvek's face. The Jedi master had his own green lightsaber activated and he stood, posturing, as though ready to strike him down.*
"N-nothing! I was meditating!"
*Selvek did not look impressed. He responded flatly.*
"You've just revealed our current location to your Sith father, haven't you?"
*Sensing that he couldn't lie his way out of this situation, he nodded with a resolute expression.*
"I told my father to face me if he dares!"
*Master Selvek rolled his eyes at that and pointed an accusing finger at the rebellious young man.*
"Jedi do not seek out confrontations! Your arrogance has just made us open targets! THINK before your act, boy! I was wrong to believe you were ready to forsake your Sith teachings. I wanted to train you while you were still a child but that Sith artifact revealed your true age. I'm afraid you've become nothing short of a liability to me now. Prepare to defend yourself, if you can..."
*With a growl, the Jedi Master went on the immediate attack, slipping into Form II easily. Adonias however, remembered his father's aggressive saber style and decided on Form VII. The two battled, both blocking and parrying expertly. While Adonias struggled to keep up, the Jedi Master seemed to show no signs of fatigue. Selvek hadn't even broken a sweat yet! Selvek did not relent his attacks, feeling confident that the boy would make a costly mistake. The Jedi supposed that giving Adonias a training saber instead of a real one was an unfair advantage, but he knew all too well how unfair the Sith truly fought. The boy would either best him with that training saber, or die.*
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 23, 2022 13:29:01 GMT -8
*Adonias was already sweating and panting fifteen minutes later. He'd never dueled this long before in his life! This wasn't training...this was a fight to the death and he knew it. He growled as he switched to form II, thankful the Jedi had taught him that much at least. He went on the defensive, having used most of his stamina in the beginning of the fight, using his aggression. With a deep breath, he released his exhaustion into the force and regained his momentum. He side-stepped, parried, blocked, and agilely dodged the Jedi's attacks. Soon their fight became a long-winded dance, neither gaining the upper hand. Adonias hoped his father got here soon...he wasn't sure how long he could fend this Jedi Master off by himself. After the two of them paused in their fight, Adonias took the moment to snarl an accusation at Selvek.*
"You are no Jedi...you are INSANE! I haven't done a damn thing to warrant a death mark from you!! My father was right about your kind...you were just using me."
*Master Selvek frowned at the accusation but did not allow himself to be goaded by his words. He remained calm as he replied in an even tone.*
"In our Order, we train children from an early age. I was foolish to think I could train a 22-year-old to forsake the Sith teachings that your father already instilled in you. You have great passion...most unbecoming of a Jedi."
*Adonias glared at Selvek but took the brief pause in combat to use the Force to heal his aching muscles. He managed to reach out to his father one last time before their duel resumed in fervor.*
Okay, your were mostly right. This Jedi is CRAZY! He's trying to kill me!
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 23, 2022 21:52:04 GMT -8
Darth Strife (Force Voice):
From in the 'Shade' as it traveled through hyperspace towards Crait, Darth Strife heard his son through the force. "Hold on, Son. Crystal and I are on our way. Remember, through passion, you gain strength. There is nothing wrong with feeling. Use your emotions to gain strength. The Jedi will not be your match."
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 24, 2022 5:24:28 GMT -8
*Adonias was too focused on the duel to respond. He heard his father's advice and took it to heart. What if he wasn't meant to be either Jedi or Sith? What if he was destined to be both? The young man decided he picked one hell of a time to initiate a journey of self-discovery. He sent a force-push at Selvek and was pleased when the Jedi was unable to block it. Selvek fell but rolled immediately up to his feet and attempted to force pull Adonias closer to him. Adonias shrieked in alarm when his body slid forward. With a growl, he used the force to stop Selvek's force pull and the two clashed with their lightsabers yet again. Adonias's arms began to shake from the strain as they engaged in a saber lock.The jedi was trying to push their lightsabers into Adonias's face. The young man snarled finally tapping into his anger but it was too little too late. The tip of Selvek's lightsaber gashed Adonias's left cheek. He yowled in pain and kicked the Jedi away from him.*
"Peace is a lie...there is only passion. Through passion I gain strength..."
*Adonias went back on the offensive. To his horror, Selvek performed a disarming technique. Rather than allowing his hand to get sliced off, Adonias let go of his training saber hilt, falling back on his haunches. He could only watch in terror as his only weapon was destroyed, Selvek's green lightsaber cutting the training saber hilt in half. The Jedi stood triumphantly over Adonias with blade pointed at his unmoving form.*
"You are beaten! Any last words, boy?"
*Rather than a snarky comeback, Ado rolled avoiding the Jedi's downward strike and leaped up to his feet. Using the light side of the force, he ran back to Selvek's ship. He lifted the ramp and locked the door, panting in utter terror. He was going to die! This Jedi for whatever reason really was hell bent on killing him! Adonias yelped in alarm when a lightsaber began to slowly melt and cut through the ship's door.*
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 24, 2022 21:43:42 GMT -8
Darth Strife:
Landing the 'Shade' carefully on a solid salt rock formation, he quickly sped through the necessary checklist for finishing the landing. He hadn't been able to land his ship nearly close enough to the Jedi's ship. He had seen it of course but there were stretches of salt marshes all around it, the Jedi was savvy unfortunately. Crystal and he would need to slog through the marshes to get to where Adonias and the Jedi were. He hadn't been able to get a visual on them but the force warned him that his son was in danger still. Barking out a gruff request to Crystal, he propelled himself out of the cockpit and through the cargo area. "Grab what weapons you deem necessary and follow me. We must be quick!"
Once through the hatch of the ship, he ran across the small stretch of solid salt rock and didn't hesitate when he came to the end of it. He leapt from the dry bank into the surrounding salt marsh and thankfully only landed up to his knees in the brackish water. They were only a thousand klicks away from the Jedi's ship but this marsh would slow things. He heard pounding steps behind him and half a moment later, Crystal landed next to him and began to slosh through the marsh alongside of him, keeping pace. He glanced sideways at her and saw the same angry determination lighting her face that dwelled in his chest at the moment and knew he had a partner in this coming battle.
Crystal:
The ship landed and then Strife was a blur of motion that she could hardly follow. She strapped a throwing knife to her thigh as he settled the ship, having retrieved a few extra weapons as they descended to Crait's surface. She also had a hold out blaster in her knee high left boot. Clipped securely to her belt, were both her lightsaber and Adonias' along with it. As Strife ran from the ship, she was right behind him since she had prepared before hand. She knew he wasn't used to her being so adept. It had been years since they had worked together and though she couldn't recall what had occurred since their last fight together, her body obviously had muscle memory. She didn't hesitate when it came to jumping in the marsh. Together, they headed towards the Jedi's ship which was barely in sight.
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Post by Adonias Altari on Mar 25, 2022 4:27:54 GMT -8
*While he still had time on his side, Adonias searched the ship for any weapons and was very disappointed to find none. He went to the cockpit to see if he could fly the old freighter away. He was stunned to see that an ignition code was required, preventing him from piloting it. Adonias went back to the hatch where the Jedi was nearly finished cutting through and gathered the Force to himself. He had to time this right. His life depended on it.*
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Post by Crystal Spire on Mar 25, 2022 7:54:24 GMT -8
Crystal:
Nearing the stretch of solid Salt rock that the Jedi had landed his ship, she finally caught sight of the repugnant man. He seemed to be cutting a hole in his ship? Her brow furrowed with confusion for a moment until both Strife and her stepped up out of the marsh, brackish water streaming from this slick boots and the soaked material on their legs. Then she realized with dawning horror that Adonias must be in the ship. What prompted the Jedi to attack her friend was beyond her but she knew lightsiders were always a little unstable so she didn't ponder too long. "Hey!" She used the force to amplify her voice so that it would carry to Selvek trying to get his attention. She would rather have him fight them than try to attack Adonias like he currently was.
Darth Strife:
He gathered the force to himself as he stepped onto dry land, pulling it close like a warm cloak on a cold winter evening. He tightly focused his rage, using it to gain more power through the force. How dare this interloper, this coward, attack his son. He would cut him into ribbons of flesh and feed the marsh creatures well. The air around him crackled, like there was too much electricity in the atmosphere. He unclipped his lightsaber from his belt, readying it as he ran towards the Jedi not slowing to say a word.
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