I stepped out of the mines sore but strong after working many shifts. I had been handpicked to join the ranks of Jedi who were even now at this moment battleing the Sith across the galaxy. What had started as a minor flare up had now become what was being called the Great Sith War.
It seemed like ages ago that the Jedi had plucked me out of my meager exisitance. They advised me the army of the Jedi needed recruits and that even though I was well past the normal age I had great potential. If I so choose I could come with them to be trained as a Jedi.
Leaving my life behind I was taken to Ossus where I began my piloting training first at one of the many Jedi training centers here. Throwing myself in to the program I soon passed all my fellow trainees. Before long I was given the rank Antarian Soldier.
To my surprise I was then taken to the mines. I was told to work the mines with everything I had. The mines would give me the solidude and time to search my soul and learn to listen to the subtle guidence of the force. After many months in the mine I began to see and feel the truth of thier words. My mind and body would work as one but over time I began to notice the more I relaxed the easier the work would become. It was then that I realized that the Force was growing in me. Flowing through my body and easing my work load. It became so powerful that before long I was completing my shifts with little or no effort at all. It was then that I heard the call.
Like a bell the voice rang in my mind. "Come to me." If the voice came into my mind then I knew I could also answer with my mind as well. "Who are you?"
"I'm the Quartermaster and you need to come to me for the next step in your Jedi Training."
Dropping my mining equipment I made my way north toward where the voice was calling me. Before too long I was at the Quatermasters place of residence.
"Ah, there you are! I've been waiting here for hours, what took you so long? " The Quatermaster told me as I entered. Before I could respond he continued. "Nevermind, we dont have time for explanations - there's a wild bantha loose just west of here, get your gear equipped and take care of it!"
Looking on the table in front of me was a Jedi Robe. But it was the other object that made me catch my breath.
A Lightsaber.
The weapon and symble of the Jedi. Although this was only training saber it still held me in awe. I knew later I would build my own saber. But for now I would use this training saber to wield peace and justice in the Galaxy
Taking the saber in my right hand I ignited the blade. A brilliant green beam of energy sprang up. Like a extension of my arm I could feel the power of the saber. It was perfect. Shutting down the blade I clipped the training saber to my belt and began to dress in my Jedi robes. A thought came to mind and I asked the Quartermaster. "Why am I killing a Wild Bantha?"
"It's mind is sick and it must be put out of it's misery before it hurts more civillians."
Nodding in understanding I left the quartermaster and began my quest for this Wild Bantha. I hadn't traveled far when I my mind tingled with a sense of danger. Comming out of seemingling no where the huge shaggy head of a Wild Bantha charged at me.
Leaping out of the way I felt a momentary stab of pain as I felt the mouth of the great beast clamp down on my leg. Crying out in pain I hanked my leg free. Rolling to my feet I ignited my saber and silently cursed myself for allowing this beast to sneak up on me so fast. But as the beast charged again I stepped aside and slashed down on the side of the creature. It howled in pain as I turned and waited for the next charge. The beast seemed to charge faster this time but as I relaxed I felt the force flow through me making the beast to appear to be moving in slow motion. Slicing down with the blade I dealt another deadly blow. Before long the Bantha began to slow as it became more and more mortally wounded from each of the blows I delt it. As it finally lumbered over and fell on it's side I knew the beast was done. Spinning the blade around in one hand I brought the blade down deep into the brain of this deased animal putting it out of it's misery once and for all.
As I stood next to this great dead anaimal I started to meditate allowing my soul to reflect on this great beast and how in it's final rest it was now a part of the force. In fact as I meditated further I realized all things were apart of the force. Old and young Big and small. Everything had it's own connection. And in realising this sick animals spirit I had actiually helped bring this poor creatures suffering into balace with the rest of the force. It was in that moment that I had come to realize that I had come to a deeper understanding of the force then I had ever dreamed possible. i was becoming a Jedi.
Then just as before I felt my mind becoming touched but this time it was only vision. As I concentrated it became more clear. it was a ship. But not just any ship but a Jedi intercepter. And even as admired this sleek starship it became appearant there was only one reason and one reason only why I was having this vision. This Jedi interceptor was waiting for me at the Ossus Starport. But more importantly this was my Jedi interceptor.
My adventures as a Jedi in the great war against the sith was about to begin.....
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