Take Two

[Jsc]

Oh. That was interesting.

"Well. You're very welcome. Though, I didn't do most of the work. You did. Hehe."

She shrugged and stepped closer to her bag. Scratching her chin in thought.

"Did you remember to have three amazing meals while you were away? Tell me then... What was it like to just stop and enjoy life for a change. Not worrying about anything. Just... Taking a moment to really have a great meal? What did you choose to eat anyway?"

Karen pulled out two training sabers and began to check their casings. Wondering how [member="Cloudburner"] 's homework had gone.

 

[Cloudburner]

He smiled and laughed.

"I think I may have taken your taste in food too, Master. I have mainly been eating Pasta and Lemon Grass Chicken, with a little garlic on there too, of course."

He looked upon the training sabers [member="Karen Roberts"] pulled out. He thought this was the best time to act.

"Master, I found this lightsaber back in the Battle Of Roche, what seems like a long time ago. Is it useful?"

[member="Karen Roberts"]

 

[Jsc]

She shook her head playfully. Lemon grass chicken. Oh, good grief. That was funny. Ah! And he already had a Lightsaber. That was interesting.

"Well well. Let me see then."

Karen took the hilt and inspected the blade. It appeared in working order. So she passed it back to [member="Cloudburner"] .

"Yes. That blade should work just fine. And I expect that the more you train with it? The more it will attune itself with you. Which is excellent."

She clasped her hands together and nodded. Perhaps they wouldn't be needing training blades after all.

"Very well then. Set your saber to stun and we'll begin your first swordsmanship training class."

Roberts placed the training sabers back into her bag and began from the beginning.

"All right now. Let me show you how to stand properly..."


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...One hour later

Together they went through the basics of Form One. Shi-Cho. Karen showed Cloudburner how to stand and how to hold his blade. She talked about how to move and how to hold your wieght. She talked about how to meditate upon the Force and let it guide your actions. Then, she showed her Apprentice the first Velocity. Or, practice form. A series of moves you practice in sequence. It teaches you how to cut properly and how transition between the motions. The very basics of swordcraft.

Karen taught Cloudburner the basic cuts too. High, middle, and low. Then she taught him the Nine Defenses. High, middle, and low. So now he had been shown all the basics of Form One. Then she taught him the Second Velocity. Or, the second practice form. A series of attacks you practice in sequence. It teaches you how to attack and lunge properly and how to quickly transition from attack to defense. Again, the very basics of swordcraft.

"Good. I think you're getting the hang of it. How to stand. How to move. How to cut. ...Yes. You're a very fast learner. Excellent work."

Karen pulled out her phone and pressed a few buttons.

"Computer. Run simulation, Attack Robot One. A-2 Loadout."

The computer did as it was asked and a hologram protocol droid appeared. It was a silver humanoid robot carrying a cortosis sword. The perfect opponent to practice against.

"Alright Apprentice. Let's see what you've learned. Use Form One to attack this hologram and react to it's defense. It is programed to be much stronger and faster than you. So it should make for an excellent partner in testing your skill."

She smiled and gave a wave,

"Alright then. You may begin. Attack the droid and practice your moves. Go ahead now. You have twenty minutes to practice."

 

[Cloudburner]

He felt a connection towards the lightsaber, so he was happy to see it was usable.

"Thank you, Master. My saber feels unique to me. I like it."

One Hour Later....

Once his Master started up the hologram protocol droid, he knew what he had to do. He had to defend himself and train against the visual machine.

Cloudburner stood waiting in defence stance as the hologram lunged for him. He defended, holding his lightsaber into the saber the hologram was using. He then dodged away and attempted the strike the hologram's lightsaber down. The hologram instead threw him back up onto his heels and the two lightsabers clashed in motion. Cloudburner held his weapon back for a moment or two until the hologram once again rushed his lightsaber towards him. The two struggled to get a clear advantage and instead were just clashing lightsabers and defending.

Until Cloudburner flexed his back muscles backwards and dodged the lightsaber blade coming from the hologram, then striking the hologram's lightsaber down with speed and velocity. The two once again defended themselves from each other, with the hologram using more, aggressive combat and Cloudburner more on the defensive.

[member="Karen Roberts"]

 

[Cloudburner]

Fifteen minutes later....

The hologram had just recieved the advantage and was now holding Cloudburner down on both kness. As the hologram attacked, Cloudburner jumped to his feet, kicked the hologram's lightsaber handle to the side and then left it as it fell to the floor in agony. He felt tired, exhausted and excited to receive his Master's news.

He breathed heavily.

"Master, how was..."

He held his knees with exhaustion and then proceeded to sit down.

"the fight?...."

[member="Karen Roberts"]

 

[Jsc]

Karen gave a wave of her hand and dismissed the hologram. It was enough.

"Well done Apprentice. Likewise. How do you feel you did? Do you think you have the knack for it? Do you have any questions? ...As, the idea was not to test your strength today. But rather, to help you feel comfortable as a new swordsman. Form One is only the beginning after all."

She smiled and picked up her duffle bag. Examining the contents. Giving [member="Cloudburner"] a moment to collect himself.

"Well. How do you think you did?"

 

[Cloudburner]

He regained his breath and drank some water.

"I think I did pretty well. I feel that I overcame that obstacle, but there are many more to overcome, and once I get there, I'll be satisfied."

His smiled reformed.

"Thank you, Master. The Force is now the closest entity within my life."

[member="Karen Roberts"]

 

[Jsc]

Well enough.

"Alright then. You're homework for this week is to practice the two new Velocities I have taught you. Velocity One and Velocity Two, of Form One. Shi'Cho. And, if you ever want to return here and spar against the droids? Well. That would be fine too. Practice makes perfect, after all. Hehe."

She smiled and gave him a parting bow. It was almost time to go.

"Okay. We'll see you next week then [member="Cloudburner"] . Congrats on all your training thus far. Enjoy your time away and happy hunting. Until next time."