Joining the order. (Open)

[Kouta]

Kouta stepped off of the frigate that transported him to Alderaan. Taking a deepbreath he smiled, "I made it my friend." Walking down the ramp he looked around, the lightsaber hilt hung from his belt, only he knew that it was broken, a last memento of the man who saved his life. he Walking away from the dock, Kouta started to make his way towards the enclave. Hopefully they would accept him this day. His resolve restored since his last run in with the order on corusant, he still believed he could be a full fledged jedi. Kouta wore a traditional Jedi cloak around his normal clothing. He may have seemed like he knew where to go, but he had to face the facts... Kouta was lost...


OOC: short one to start with i know, i left it vague incase i needed to edit anything else on my profile page.
But it's open to anybody who wants to join, or actually has access to alderaan.

 

[Jerek Odres]

Alderaan was having rather nice weather that day. It was quite bright out and there were now clouds. Jerek had been transported to the Jedi Enclave on Alderaan for a short time to help stave his master's death. He was brought frightfully close to the darkside during his battle with the Bogan who caused the death. Eventually, while walking through the lovely planet, he saw a man in a traditional Jedi Cloak. The person was also strong in the force, so Jerek assumed the person was a Padawan. However upon further inspection, he noticed the man was completely lost. Jerek Odres calmly walked up to the person and attempted to open a dialogue with him, "Hello there, you seem lost in your direction, would you like some help?"

 

[Kouta]

Dispite not knowing where he was going, he enjoyed the warmth of the day. The slight cloud cover blocked out most of the sun's rays, leaving it perfectly comfortable. As he walked he felt a presence. another force user close by. But for once in his life, it wasn't hostile. Letting out a sigh of relief, he turned around, the hilt he wore coming into view. "My you're a large one" he said with a smile, a little surprised by the size of this man, "Am i really that transparent?" he asked shaking his head, laughing lightly.

Kouta approached the man, "Yes i am quite lost, I've never been to this planet." he examined the man that approached him more closely, "By your appearance, and your presence, i assume you're a jedi? a padawan perhaps yes?" he asked, going on what little knowledge he had. "I do need assistance, I can't seem to find the enclave. I've traveled quite a distance to try and join the order." he said, slightly embarrassed that he was lost. "Would you mind helping me?"

 

[Jerek Odres]

The man let out a sigh and turned to Jerek. The first words were of Jerek's size and then a smile with a question. From Jerek's point of view, he felt the man was quite annoyed at first, but this was contradicted as the man was in quite a good mood. The man also had a hilt in his possession to a lightsaber. The man explained himself and exactly why he was lost, and Jerek was able to oblige. Even the unknown figure was able to guess that Jerek was a Padawan correctly. Fully prepared to help him out, Jerek smiled partial and said, "Ah, yes, I am currently staying there to mourn the loss of my master. I shall show you there, follow me." Jerek then began to walk down a direction, motioning for Kouta to follow.

 

[Kouta]

"Finally, some progression" he laughed, Following the man. This kindness was unexpected to Kouta, use to living on his own. Aid was a very rare thing indeed for him.

"So what do they call you big guy?" he asked, "Unless you prefer 'big guy'" he stated with a shrug. Even though he was receiving help, Kouta was still uneasy about all of this. For all he knew, this man could be leading him somewhere secluded and attack him. That would be unfortunate indeed... he thought to himself. Jerek still didn't know about the twin vibroswords hidden within the folds of his cloak, Kouta preferred it that way.. just in case.

 

[Jerek Odres]

Jerek Odres was engaged in a casual conversation with Kouta on the way back to the Enclave. Obviously the first question was what exactly Jerek's name was. Jerek could feel the uneasiness coming from the man and could see that perhaps some casual talk was what they needed, "My name is Jerek Odres. I have trained on the Great Temple of Ossus before I was transported here. And your name, what is it; uneasy, cloaked stranger?" Obviously not being one for jokes, the serious Jerek didn't know if that was particularly well executed. Perhaps the man found it funny. In the Padawan's view came the glimpse of the Enclave; it was several meters away from their location. They were approaching the Jedi's head quarters faster than expected. So their conversation would have to be brief if they were to part ways once there.

 

[Kouta]

"Very direct, I like that" Kouta stated honestly. "And yes, i am a little uneasy. I'm not use to allowing myself accept aid from others. I've learned, in most cases, that sentient creatures only aid others to their own gains. once their done, the one in need is cast aside... or killed." he explained. "I'm just trying to figure out what kind of man you are." he looked up, seeing the enclave, "Ah, here we are," he smiled, "And my name is Kouta, Kouta Hiroke" Kouta introduced himself.

It was quite apparent, even to one that knew Kouta as little as Jerek did, that he's lived through alot, much of which molded Kouta in to what he is today. "So you're from another temple huh? I see." he seemed to be pondering something. THe only other temple he knew of was in Corusant, and he wouldn't go back there.

 

[Jerek Odres]

Jerek Odres finally learned of the person he was talking to's name; Kouta Hiroke. It was a strange name in this time and age, and Jerek wasn't exactly sure of what it meant. However of what he learned before that, was quite unsettling. Jerek began to feel regret at leading Kouta to the Enclave as he had a rather dark personality. Upon further look, Jerek could feel that the darkside was strong in his personality. The intention to gain from Kouta and then kill or cast him aside, was not Jerek's. Before they went any further, Jerek had to be sure of something. Getting directly in Kouta's way, he asked him, "Kouta, why do you wish to join the Jedi? I sense much anger within you; something darker and stemming from something in the past."

 

[Kouta]

"It seems i truly cannot hide it then..." Kouta sighed. "I tried to join the order before." he started, "About... 9 standard years ago. However, and to this day I am unsure why, i was not permitted to join. since then i've lived on my own, moving from planet to planet, stowing away on frigates. until i reached Nar shadaa, where i was discovered and sold to slavers." his gaze moved to Jerek, "I do not need to tell you what happened in that place, but i spent far too long there..." he stated, Kouta's thoughts lingering on the girl that was taken from me. "I thought i was going to be sold again, until..." he trailed off. pulling out the lightsaber hilt, "Until the man who wielded this saved my life."

"I don't know why, but he raised me. He helped quell the stirring anger from deep within my soul. And he was my teacher for many years." Kouta continued, describing this mystery Jedi, "We we're found" Kouta revealed the hilts of his two vibroswords to Jarek as well, "The dark jedi that ran the slaving ring in nar shadaa discovered our location, and attempted to snuff us out." he turned, walking a few feet, "I tried to fight of course, even matching one of the jedi's skill in swordsmanship, but i was overwhelmed when they started to use their powers. shoved out a window i fell, what i think was about 4 stories, knocking out when i hit the bottom. When i awoke, i searched the house, all that was left was this" he said holding out the hilt once more, "Broken."

Kouta turned back to Jerek, "As to why i want to join the order, I wish to continue where i left off, and never allow something like that to happen again."

 

[Jerek Odres]

It was a tragic tale that Jerek himself could relate to. His master had been taken from him as well. Whether or not Kouta's Jedi guardian was dead was to remain a mystery for now. Jerek held out his hand pointing towards the broken lightsaber. Using the Force Jerek pulled the lightsaber from Kouta's hands to his own. Due to the level at which Jerek had held his telekinesis to, there was no possible way that one such as Kouta would be able to maintain their grip on the object. The Padawan looked at the lightsaber closely, seeing if he could recognize who it formerly belonged to. After two minutes he had figured it out, "This is Master Relmar's Lightsaber, it was green if I remember correctly. I have seen him hold this blade in my youngling years. He disappeared years ago... perhaps that proves your story."

Whether or not Jerek actually accepted Kouta's answer was irrelevant. Either way, Jerek was going to take Kouta to see the leaders of the Enclave. It was not his place to delay Kouta any further. Jerek tossed the blade back to Kouta and spoke to him, "Let us continue, we must see the leaders of the Enclave if you are to have any chance at becoming an apprentice." With that, Jerek continued to motion Kouta to the direction of the Enclave as Jerek walked towards it.

 

[Kouta]

Kouta tensed as the blade was taken from his hand, though still listening to Jerek as he spoke, "I never caught his name, the whole time he raised me, i knew almost nothing about him. But the blade was not green, it was silver." Kouta stated, "Though it is possible that the man in which you speak is one in the same as my master, but merely switched out the color crystal." Kouta nodded, as he received his blade back, "I must ask you not to do that again" he said, holstering the hilt, "I don't have much, so i tend to treasure what little i do have."

Kouta followed Jerek into the Enclave. He couldn't help to feel a sense of happiness and eagerness as he stepped into the building, "My Journey truly begins now doesn't it..." he muttered to himself.

 

[Jerek Odres]

Being the forward looking person that he was, and also wiser, he could not say yes to Kouta, "I make no promises that I won't do it again. The future always changes and I am a man of my word. If I possibly will not be able to keep my promises, I do not make them."

As they arrived, Jerek opened the door by waving his right hand. He was not required to touch the door, but simply open it with the force. As they both entered, Jerek watched as the Jedi were walking about, talking, and training. The door to the Enclave's leadership's room was to the left of them, and Jerek instructed Kouta before he entered, "They might be at a meeting, let me check first." Looking through the door slightly, he could see that they were talking to someone who had an appointment.

 

[Kouta]

Kouta nodded in understandment, "I can see the truth in what you say. You can never be too sure as to what the next day brings." he watched as Jerek opened the door, keeping his knowledge to himself. He knew the masters in the enclave were very busy, as it was a lively place.

"I'll wait here then" Kouta said lightly leaning on the wall, crossing his arms, hanging his head slightly, he closed his eyes. Slowly, the muscles across his body began to relax. This was the first hint of rest he's had since he took his first step onto the frigate that took him to Alderaan. His shift of mood was apparent, as the aura he gave off was much calmer then it was before.

 

[Jerek Odres]

Jerek left the door and walked back over to Kouta to open a conversation, "So how about we go and keep ourselves occupied for a while? They will be in there for some time." Jerek had a splendid idea on what they could do while they waited. Hearing about Kouta taking on the Dark Jedi in his story and even matching them was intriguing. Jerek continued what he was saying, "Let's go to the training room, I would like to sample your abilities with a blade." Once again, he motioned for Kouta to follow him to the room. Perhaps Kouta's skill would be enough to give Jerek a challenge for his form. Form III of lightsaber combat, Soresu, was the most defensive form of the seven.

 

[Kouta]

Kouta took a deep breath, he needed that rest of his eyes. Opening his eyes he looked at Jerek with a grin, "Now you're speaking my language." he stood up off of the wall, walking with him. "If i may, what lightsaber styles have you been trained in? Shii-cho? Juyo? Makashi? Soretsu?" he asked, naming a few. "I'd like to know what to expect, seeing as this is not a lethal match" he smiled,rather eager to test his skills against an opponent he felt to be on par with himself. "Feel's nice fighting someone not trying to kill you" he laughed.

As they reached the training grounds, Kouta grasped a fist in his hand, holding his arms infront of his chest, bowing towards the ring. He then started to remove his garments, leaving on only his loose fitting shorts. The countless scars from the years of torture finally coming to light. HE picked up his vibroswords, stepping onto the ring, Waiting for Jarek.

 

[Jerek Odres]

A simple question of what Jerek studied as his lightsaber style was answered, "Soresu. It is the most defensive style of all seven forms." Of course he wanted Kouta to know what the lightsaber was, so Kouta could prepare. Once they got to the ring, he noticed that Kouta took out two vibroswords. A duel wielder, thought Jerek to himself, I'm the one who is suppose to be ambidextrous. Kouta got to his fighting clothes, but fortunately Jerek did not need to remove anything.

Instead of pulling out his true lightsaber, Jerek pulled out his training lightsaber from his days as a youngling. It would do little harm to Kouta other than a few burns and bruises. Jerek used the force to jump into the ring with Kouta, and ignite his blue training lightsaber, "I will not use alter or control force powers against you to be fair." Jerek had remembered that once the Dark Jedi used them, Kouta was no match. Jerek got into the opening Soresu stance with the blade held back in a one-handed grip, extended forwards, while the opposing arm is held parallel to the blade in challenge. The dominant foot was also held back. Jerek's style had little more than a few counter attacks for offense so Kouta was allowed to go first.

 

[Kouta]

Kouta smiled, "I've faced forced users before my friend, It was just that lightning that kicked my ass," he said laughing, taking his stance. Kouta's stance was relaxed, but examined closely, it left almost no openings. Hm... Soresu... his stance is well refined.. where... where... no that would leave my back open... no my core's exposed... there Kouta's assesment, in which his master taught him to always do if he was given the initiative strike.

Tossing one of his blades into the air he moved quickly towards Jerek. It wasn't a charge persay, Kouta seemed to just glide across the ground, his movement as smooth as silk. He thrust the blade in his hand towards Jerek, but to only stop about a foot away. The tip of his sword seeming to be the pivot point, Kouta swung downwards, sliding between Jerek's spread legs. Using his free hand, he grabbed Jerek's dominant leg, knowing it would be firmly planted into the ground. Turning his motion into centriprical force, Jereks ankle being the center, Kouta launched himself up into the air, behind Jerek. In the air, spinning, Kouta caught the blade the previously threw, bringing it down towards Jerek's shoulder, striking with the back of the blade, as to not cause any serious damage.

OOC: godda love the nimble people. I hope it's clear enough to understand.

 

[Jerek Odres]

Jerek made a quick note that one of the blades was in the air. Then Kouta went at Jerek with a pseudo-charge. Kouta had some very keen movements as he attempted to thrust his blade at Jerek. Jerek would have easily swatted it away, but just as he was about to, Kouta stopped a foot away. It swung downwards, between Jerek's legs. The Padawan of the situation had moved his left leg over the line that the sword was creating, finding himself facing the left side of his opponent. With that he, was going to exploit the opening that was left on Kouta's back in true Soresu fashion. Inadvertently, Jerek had moved his dominant right leg from the original point that Kouta was to grab, however Kouta was till able to catch his blade. Jerek attempted a quick slice at Kouta's back, which was opened due to the move.

 

[Kouta]

The blade landed on Jerek's shoulder, though not where he initially aimed, Due to his opponent's movement. Using what what left of his momentum, Kouta span around, his own blade meeting Jerek's. "Heh, I never did like fighting Defensive styles," he took a small inhale, Keeping the lightsaber away from him, "Defense is an echani specialty"

Using THe sword in his right hand, Kouta pushed Jerek's sword upward, using his left blade to quickly stab at his stomach. If it landed, it would surely pierce cleanly through him, but wouldn't hit anything vital. Even if hit, Jerek should still be able to continue to fight, despite the wound.

OOC: i'm going to consider my first strike a hit, with only a smaller effect, as, even though you did move, you never specified an action to directly counter the attack, only the set up.

Should clarify anything if it seemed like i just auto hit.

 

[Jerek Odres]

However due to the weakness of dual weapon fighting, the right hand alone was not enough to push up Jerek's two-handed hold. Jerek himself was also quite strong so there was no chance of someone actually breaking through his two-handed block with one hand. The jab was still possible however, and Jerek decided that he would maintain his strength on the two-handed block and slide to the left slightly. Jerek's slight dodge of the jab, left Kouta's left arm open. Jerek was no longer in danger from the building tension of the clashing weapons, so he removed his saber from the standstill and took a vertical slice at Kouta's left arm.