Trial by fire

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

She hadn't even fully thought it through at the time
Why she had even spared the sith
She could've let her die at brighs hands

Instead she had spared her, she had gave her a one way comm, given her instructions. Stardust stood within cavern area where they had met prior then sent her off again to await orders, now stardust felt it was he right time with her anger contained for the moment. She reached for the comm piece she had and spoke

meet me at the location within a hour not later then one hour

She was going to implement a strict way of learning, if the Sith couldn't properly teach this girl then stardust would do so...and if she couldn't then his girl had no place within the force

 

[Vallory]

Vallory heard it. She had been in hiding since, after having been told where to go. After having been spared by that Twi'lek. And when she had received the message to meet, she had been very hesitant in doing so. Now off she went, and arrived. But, Vallory paused just outside the cavern. And could feel a presence inside, the presence of the Twi'lek woman inside. [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] was inside, she knew and could feel her power inside. But she was afraid to go in.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

She could feel he girl outside, she sense her fear, frowning a bit she realized that training this girl would be a bit harder if she was as...afraid as she is now. She started towards the mouth of the cave, slowly becoming visible till she could be fully seen

you know how to arrive on time...least the Sith taught you something other then running

She placed her arms behind her back, sizing the girl up and nodded and turned around heading back inside

I could be doing better things, instead I'm training you so hurry up and follow me so I can last teach you the basics

 

[Vallory]

Vallory could feel the strong presence coming. And she froze up as soon as [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] came to the mouth of the cave. And there Vallory stood, trying to stand brave as she held back any shaking. "I tend to arrive on time, yes..." Though sometimes she came rather late. Not that she could help, she got sidetracked a lot rather easily. To put someone in their place for a poorly placed remark, steal, or rather 'collect' a piece of food she sees.

Vallory followed as she remained silent while listening to the Twi'lek. She didn't have a name from her, did she? And yet here she was, following her into a cave.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

tend will not cut it with me, I soared your life because I could see any longer with the Sith you would've died....I want result and I dont want to regret saving your life from my daughter

She turned as they got to the massive opening within it, stardust had moved in training drones, different weights, blaster blocking training drones, and a few other things. She looked towards the girl as she took a breath

first off tell me your name, even if you dont make it through my training ill have a name at least

 

[Vallory]

Vallory looked around seeing all the things. "Your daughter....she's powerful. Very powerful." She gulped as she said that, recalling the crushing feeling on her. By such a young girl, even. It put a lot of fear into her about [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] and her family. Were they all just as powerful? All she knew was Star and the girl, none of the others. "Vallory..." she answered. She had no last name, she lost that legacy. She remained silent, on the part of 'not making it'.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

she is a mere child holding that much power...raw power but it is dangerous

She switched it up a bit...yes she wanted to berate this girl more due to her part in attacking commenor however she couldn't direct her anger and break the girl. So instead she would direct it to showing her the error of joining the Sith and train her as she was

you have power within you and well, power that like my daughter you can not control nor use effectively,, I see within you not a Sith nor jedi but something else...something that I am and I will train you as I learned

 

[Vallory]

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]'s child was powerful. Such raw energy...Vallory almost wished she could have such power. Able to crush someone, just like that. With a thought. Vallory listened as Stardust spoke of the power that Vallory help within. Something else? What could she mean by that? Vallory felt she always had a darkness within her, always believed she was destined to be Sith. So then, what was she to be? But that? That wasn't as surprising as the last part.

"Train me...despite my role in the siege, trying to kill you. You wish to teach me?" She had learned ways of the Sith. That some took down their masters. Was Star not afraid of this?

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

the Sith exploited your want for power disregarding everything, so you wish to constantly be at war? Not able to have anything but a life of war....I can tell you from experience that is all the Sith bring with them...that it is all war bring

She took a breath to gather her thoughts again staring her in the eye

call it a offer to redeem yourself...to see that everything is not as dark....I have a feeling even your believe it deep down inside...otherwise you wouldn't be here...am I correct?

 

[Vallory]

Vallory shook her head upon hearing that. No, she did not wish to be constantly at war. "I was on that battlefield....I had never been so afraid before" she admitted before the Twi'lek. [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] spoke as if most of her life had been filled with war. So much war. It must have been obvious, and she could sense something. Vallory stood there, thinking it over. She was being offered a redemption by Stardust. So why didn't she just take it? Just accept it right away? Because Vallory had been betrayed many times. She felt it could happen again. That she could not let happen, not again.

"An offer for redemption, you say? Just like that? After trying to kill you, nothing? There's no sense of revenge?" There must have been something. There must have been some thoughts she had for wanting to kill her, a small part. "I know everything is not dark...but why I came here was I was afraid of you."

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

to say I didn't wish for revenge is a lie, in the moment I fought you u had every intention to eliminate you....but after seeing how scared, fearful you were....I realized my anger blinded me...I've done terrible things in my life and I've learned ...that forgiveness is just as strong as any blade

She walked forward. She gently rest a hand on her shoulder as her voice softened

I see within you a younger me...not knowing her place and seeking power...maybe I wish to not see that happen to someone else...hats why I wanna try

 

[Vallory]

At that moment, she was both afraid and yet...well she couldn't explain what exactly the warm feeling Vallory felt was. At being given forgiveness for such actions. She flinched when [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] put a hand to her shoulder. She couldn't believe that she had bit into one of those arms. Indeed they were metal, but she had intended to do harm. To stab into it with her fangs, drain Stardust.

"Thank you....I did not have a place for my last place...it was taken. I was forced into hiding so I turned to my master. And was turned to war." And now, she knew for sure. There was no going back.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

those that have wrong you will pay one day, for now you will train under me...it will not be easy, i will push you to your limit and break it to set new limits...and war...it won't be the last time you see it but next time you won't be under prepared...

She patted her shoulder and stood back, she moved over to the weights and lifted a few then waved the girl over

pick each one up starting with the five pound...I want to see the limit you can hold with the force

 

[Vallory]

Vallory didn't like the sound of that. Being pushed to the limit, maybe even past it. She was going to break here and there. And hearing that she would see war again sometime, she was afraid. [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] gave her an offer she would be foolish to refuse, and yet she was afraid in doing so... "And what if I grow too powerful?" she suddenly asked. Star had spoke of power.

Vallory put a hand out, and began to lift one of the weights. But it didn't go so high, and somewhat hovered above the ground. She could lift things, she had learned to do that. "Well I lifted it..." Then she dropped it and moved to the next and it was a little harder. Just a little.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

What if? She heard those words and took a breath closing her eyes, the world was full of what ifs, what if star had killed this girl before her? So many things would've changed...instead she hadn't and now she was here

you will learn to control such power, the path of the gray is a balance between the light and dark. With such you will learn to balance yourself out....

With that she turned her attention to the weights, pulling a data pad out she started taking a few notes and nodded to herself before she sat it down

you have that to work on, I already know how you fight and that needs worked on....i can skip the basics as you know them however i do have a few things i will implement to teach you

 

[Vallory]

That seemed like an example of the term 'easier said than done', in attempting to balance out the power. Could she hold back on so much dark energies? It remained to be seen. And it would be a difficult road to undo almost all that work put into her under her old master. Vallory mulled over what [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] had said as she lifted the weights. Of course she had things to work with. But how much work? How long of work? She dropped the weights, one of the heavier ones thumping loudly.

"What is first to do? Fighting? A bit saber training? Or more lifting things?" she asked to the Twi'lek.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

patience, that is one thing your going to learn, not everything can be obtained or done immediately, but they will be obtained with time

She turned as she dropped the weight, she took a breath as she sighed and nodded her head as she activated a droid as it walked beside her

show me your saber

 

[Vallory]

Vallory didn't like to be patient. She enjoyed getting things done. Quick and easy. "Patience...." she had the urge to scoff at that term. [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] asked for her to bring out her saber. And that she did, showing it out. Did Star wish her to activate it? To show how great her skills really were with a weapon, without the fear and adrenaline of true combat? She did not know, not yet what Star wished to do.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

sowmtines you must have it...believe me soemtimes even I have a short fuse and wish for stuff to be done...but I rather a nice clean work then something sloppy...which is what I see before me from your...former master

She looked to the saber, she used the forced to throw it towards her as she caught it and looked it over

now then, you will build another saber...this one here is a thing of the past...a thing to remind you of what you were, that is why I will keep it...for you are no longer a Sith nor anything....this droid here is a hand to hand combat droid...we will start with reflexes and speed

The droid walked forward and raised its hands ready to fight

 

[Vallory]

She frowned at hearing that, being called 'sloppy'. She rather liked some of the work she did. And while her combat skills did need a touch up, Vallory was much more adept in other ways. That she was determined to show to the Twi'lek. Then suddenly, the saber was gone before she could even grab at it, not that she wanted to. But if she did, she didn't even have a chance to. "Another saber? What kind? This one was made for me, I...I don't even know how" she exclaimed.

Then a droid came and Vallory was eager to show off at least something she could do a bit well in. She readied herself in a common fighting stance, fists raised. However her style was far from common. She always let them make first move.