Training of Alara K'Nalaar

[Iorthunger]

A somewhat strong push hit Thungers hands as he captured the attack in his hands and sent the particles back towards the padawan. The counter was a strong push, however only strong enough to knock her off balance and possibly trip.

Your thinking too much, Alara. The Force is strong with you Alara, use it! Send me across the room, I AM TRYING TO HARM YOU. I AM THE ENEMY! DEFEND YOUR SELF.

After giving demands, Thunger jumps at the padawan with his feet extended. She has to be able to use Force Push on the spot without thinking about it. If she fails, her face could come in contact with two feet.

 

[Eternal]

Alara had two things to worry about and Thungers air scream didn't help her concentrate one bit, but that was the idea... First there were the force particles coming towards her and close behind them was her master, with his extended foot.

The girl opened both her fists and attempted to stop the force particles coming towards her. Problem was, her master gave them a slight "bump" and they now carried a substantial amount of force behind them. She wasn't able to deflect them back, the most she was able to do was hold them in her hands until they loose momentum, at least she wasn't going to fall.

However, her masters kick changed that. Holding the force particles in one place, made her open to her masters kick. It wasn't meant to hurt her in any way, but it carried enough force to knock her of her feet. A bit shaken from the experience, the padawan quickly regained her posture, standing in an upright position. This wasn't the end of this exercise and she knew it.

Thunger was back on his feet in no more then a moment after his kick. He was well trained it seemed, or was used to doing this. This time Alara moved both her hands back and tried pushing a larger amount of particles towards her master. However, with that much energy, it was hard for the girl to give it any forward momentum. She felt the force particles move, but they carried even less energy then before.

 

[Iorthunger]

Thunger was hit with another weak Force Push, weaker than before. The push did not have the power to knock him down, much less send him across the room like he hoped. The push hit Thunger causing his robe and hair to blow in the wind, nothing more. Thunger walked back over to his padawan to explain to her what she was doing wrong.

Okay, lets think for a moment.. You are sending a small push in my direction, however it is very weak. Watch what i do. Tell me what i'm doing thats different than what your doing..

Thunger turns facing the window in the front of the room. He spreads his fingers out infront of him gathering all of the Force particles surrounding him through mental focus. After a seconed or two, he throws his hands out infront of him and sends a huge Force push towards the window, creating a huge amount of noise as the wind travels through the room and crashes the window.

Gather your Force particles surrounding you, send them to your hands and then throw them at your target. Those are the 3 steps to Force push. Try again, send me across the room!.

 

[Eternal]

After the explanation, the young woman understood her mistake. It wasn't a matter of how much force particles she can gather, rather then how fast she can push them towards her target. She had to move her arm faster in order to accelerate them enough.

Alara focused, gathering the force around her, concentrating it in her open fist. As the particles gathered, she could feel the energy growing. After only a second, she pushed the particles as hard as she could towards Thunger. This time, the air around her moved faster, making way for her force push.

 

[Iorthunger]

As the Force push made contact, Thunger flew back a few feet landing his back. It was a large improvement compared to the other attemps, however, it still needs some work. She has the basic idea and it will become stronger as her connection with the Force grows.
After a few seconds, Thunger jumps back up to his feet.

Much better! Now lets do the opposite. Use the Force to pull that little droid you were practicing on to your hand. Imagine the droid floating to your hand and it will do so. Focus only on the droid floating to your hand, grabbing it with the Force.

 

[Eternal]

After the exercise with force push, it was easier for Alara to concentrate when using the force. She envisioned the little droid, she used to practice on, coming closer and closer, right into her grasp.

The young woman pulled the force particles towards her and just like in her mind, the small orb of a droid found itself into her hand.

This force power was similar in many ways to its counterpart, that is why she taught it was easier for her to learn it.

 

[Iorthunger]

Thunger is proud of his padawan, and he certainly shows it. She is learning so fast, much faster than his previous padawans. This is definetly a good sign.

Very good, Alara! Now, I want you to lift that boulder in the air with the Force. The Force has no limit, therefore it being over 500lb makes no difference. Look at the boulder as if it is only a pebble.

With that said, Thunger steps back studeing his padawans actions.

 

[Eternal]

Alara looked towards the large piece of rock. It seemed almost impossible to move with pure physical strength. The girl extended her right arm towards the obstacle and began concentrating. She felt the force particles passing through her hand, Alara envisioned the large bolder move, but it wasn't enough.

Her facial expression quickly changed, it looked like she was struggling to lift something extremely heavy, which was actually the case. Doubts began finding their way into her thoughts, doubts about her ability to control the force, about herself.

'No'- She thought, quickly extending her other arm towards the bolder.

Now, with both arms extended towards the large obstacle, the stone under it began to shake. As the giant bolder began to move, so did the girls confidence started returning. Seeing this, small improvement, helped her concentrate harder. The bolder started moving faster, she had complete control over it.

 

[Iorthunger]

Thunger stood next to the padawan watching every movement, taking mental notes as she fights through the struggle and lifts the bolder. The task that Thunger has given her was a test. A test to see how strong she is with the Force at this time. She definetly passed, for she was able to lift the large rock, however it should be a lot easier. As time goes by she will have to be able to lift even larger objects with the Force on the spot, and within seconds. The padawan has only been training for a few weeks and is already lifting objects 500lb+ with the Force, a very good sign.

I'm impressed. You are making great progress in such small amounts of time. This is only the 3rd week and some padawans I have trained are still only being introduced to the feeling of the Force after a months training. You are a fast learner, but we still have a looooong road ahead of us.

After giving words of encouragement, Thunger ponders of a new challange.. Should he begin working on Force jump and speed that require the Force particles to spring the lower body? Alara is clearly ready to go into more advanced training than those, However the basics are the most important, and the safest to work on considering this is only week 3 of training.

Before we move on to our next lesson... I'm curious.. What do you think you can acheive with these lessons. Where do you see yourself a year from now?



OOC: sorry i'm just now posting. I have been sick last couple of days.

 

[Eternal]

Alara was careful not to allow her ego to surpass her mind. She was making a steady progress and it was something which did not elude her and her master it seems. His kind words gave the woman comfort and a sense of honor. Ever since her mind and body got connected with the Force, she had felt it within her, expanding, growing and she was getting stronger with it.

At last, her master had asked the question she had been pondering about for some time now. Glorious battles, tales of great adventures, those where the things most of younglings, like her self, wanted to accomplish. But her desires were different. Living in fear her entire life, changed her view of the universe. Alara wished to bring harmony to those who suffer, like she once did, to bring peace to worlds at war. But those were things few people in the galaxy could accomplish, for someone like herself, it was enough to become a messenger of peace and hope, working for the Republic.

' Master, I see myself at your side, aiding the Republic at the best of my abilities. '

 

[Iorthunger]

Thunger smiled as his padawan spoke. He did not need words to reply to her anwser, his facial expressions did the talking. Now it is time to work on a little bit different Force abilities, abilities that require lower body rather than upper.

Very well! Let's continue your training.... Imagine yourself with the ability to jump extreme heights.... imagine leaping through the air 50+ feet a jump.. almost flying..
Now tell me.. Do you think you are capable of such an ability?

Thunger let another smile slip passed his lips as he gave hints of his next lesson.

 

[Eternal]

The young girl knew that such a feat was impossible for common folks. Something like that would definitely require the use of the Force.

' Master? How do we make the force particles enhance our own physical strength ? '

 

[Iorthunger]

Before continuing the lesson, Alara has somre questions. Not really knowing what the padawan ment by asking 'how the Force can increase strength', causing his facial expression to wrinkle in confusion.
There was a short pause before he replied.

The Force is your strength, Alara. With the Force anything is capable..

 

[Eternal]

A little bit confused from her own simple question, the girl found an answer for it as soon as the words left her mouth. Still, it was too late to withdraw it. She bowed, slightly embarresed.

' Forgive me master. Yes, I believe in what you said, anything is possible using the force. So yes, I think that I can jump that high up in the air. '

 

[Iorthunger]

Thunger places a hand over his mouth in attempt to cover up the split seconed of laughter that had slipped passed his controll. Then quickly becoming serious again as he spoke.

Okay... Remember how you pushed the Force through your hand. Use your leggs instead! Focus on the Force particles in your lower body, and force them to your feet as you jump.

With that said, Thunger stands back to watch the padawans attempt.

 

[Eternal]

Alara noticed her masters first impression. She was glad, at least someone was enjoying her training session. Up until now, the girl used her hands to guide the force in different directions. Using it mimic her hands movement and lift large objects, or make them fly to her.

The young woman quickly remembered the teachings of her master. The force was all around them, it didn't matter what part of the body she used to guide, or manipulate it with. Focusing on her lower joints the girl felt the force particles around the muscles in her legs.

At first she made a test try, jumping in the air without using the force. It wasn't very impressive, she left the ground for mere seconds before dropping back down. A moment of concentration was needed to feel the force around her joints. Alara "kicked" the ground and in mere seconds she was dangerously close to hitting the sealing in the training room. Her instincts guided her right arm into a force push, in order to avoid the collision. But she was now headed for the ground.

With no more then a swift leap, Master Thunger caught his apprentice in mid air and left her safely on the ground.

' Well, I think I've learned the jumping part master. Still need work on the landings thought. ' She finished, blushing in a smile.

 

[Iorthunger]

Thunger also let a smile slip as he catches his apprentice in the air. As he lets her down he whispers a word in her ear. 'controll'. Everything else was perfect. She has the ability to pull off the exercise, However, she lacks control. This will come in practice and experience.

Your doing great, Alara. We just have to learn to controll the Force. Not being able to controll the Force can lead to injury. Lets learn to controll it. Hop in the air again, this time I won't catch you.

There was a bit of humor in Thunger's voice as he spoke. She is doing great and needs to have some fun as well.

 

[Eternal]

Her masters encouragement did the trick. Alara was motivated and in good mood, which meant that only after a few extra tries. She leaped in the air and landed with no trouble what so ever. The girl was still not fully confident in her ability, but it was something which only experience could heal.

After her final attempt, she landed close to her masters, smiled, sat next to him on the grass to catch her breath. The weather was warm and calm, it was peaceful in the temple and around it.

A few minutes pasted and the woman was again ready to learn something new from her master.

' What else do you have in stored for me today, master? ' Then she vaguely smiled.

 

[Iorthunger]

Thunger lets out a friendly laugh before speaking again, followed by a tired yawn.

You are learning soo fast! I almost feel like I don't have to explain the exercises anymore. Use the Force particles in your legs for speed, dash around the room. Imagine yourself as a rocket.

Thunger sits down to see what the padawan would make of this. He feels very confident in the girl and feels she already knows what to do therefore giving no explanation.

 

[Eternal]

The girl blushed a bit, she felt proud, because her master was, seemingly happy. After spending almost all her life on the run, Alara developed strong, long legs. She thought that the force might be used to enhance ones strength, but speed? Well, like her master always said, everything was possible.

Concentrating the force particles around her was something she was already familiar with. This time, Alara manipulated them into her legs. She wasn't sure if the procedure was successful. She looked at her master with suspicion, because frankly, nothing was happening. He smiled and the girl quickly remembered that she had to run first and then see if it worked.

She ran fast, faster then she'd ever did before. It was hard for her to actually stay on ground and even harder to keep her balance. Alara couldn't run like that for long and only after a minute or so, she was exhausted. Again the girl found her way on the warm grass. The perfect place to catch a breath.