Wake Up The Stars [Douglas]

[Josh Dragovalor]

Josh nodded in approval as Doug would recite the Code as necessary. Yes, his Code was indeed a little different from the universally taught one. It was more about balance, and doing the right thing despite the fact you were human (Or whatever race you were). It represented empathy, compassion, the Light side of the Force in it's purest form. It acknowledged that people made mistakes, but could overcome them and become a force for good, to protect the people of this galaxy. To be the peacekeepers that the Jedi were supposed to be.

"Next, we will test your progress as a Force wielder. Are you ready, Padawan?"

[member="Douglas Starwind"]

 

[Douglas Starwind]

With the recitation out of the way, it looked like it was time to get down to business. He was a bit more nervous about this test, but he had to keep his cool. A calmer, steadier mind is useful in focusing on utilizing the Force. He had to work with it in some sense of harmony after all.

Doug then nodded slowly at the question. "Yes, master."

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ky4A-t0NRE​

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Josh would nod his head at the (short and lazily done >:U ) response that was given to him by his Padawan, before walking over to the training room's console and logging in, starting to fiddle with some settings. Soon enough, a large cube would fall from the ceiling and hit the floor. Josh would crack his neck before holding out a hand and watching as the cube would fly across the room due to a Force Push. Josh would then relax and allow himself to telekinetically move the gamecube back to it's original position.

"We will use this cube to test how much you've been practicing your powers. I want to see a Force Push. On the cube" He would instruct.

"Proceed."

[member="Douglas Starwind"]

 

[Douglas Starwind]

Doug nodded once he was given the proper initiative to start. He took a deep breath and stretched, cracking his fingers and his neck. He can do this. He has the power to. Doug looked at the cube and then he raised a clenched fist, beginning to concentrate. He had to focus on what must be done... Move the cube forward... Push it... Like the mighty winds blowing in a sandstorm.

Doug then shot his hand forward and the large cube would then abruptly slide forward a fair distance away from him as a result of his own Force Push. It didn't seem to quite have the same strength as his Master's, but that was to be expected given that Doug was still a learner.

"Whew... Alright." Doug said quietly. That seemed to have went well.

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

It was expected, but he had done well for the time being. None of this surprised him, and it shouldn't have. He was gifted, after all. Josh had known it the moment he met him. He watched as the cube would fly. Not as far as his own, but with Doug being a learner... That was also to be expected. He would improve. With time. With practice.

"Now, this one's more complicated. Take hold of it with your mind" He would command. Move the cube around. Keep calm, patient... This will be harder then merely pushing it forward, but it is necessary to control your power."

The test began now.

[member="Douglas Starwind"]

 

[Douglas Starwind]

Doug slowly nodded at what he was asked to do next. He was to actually try and move the cube around rather than just push it forward. Control it with his mind. "Alright then..." He simply said before he went quiet.

Doug put his focus onto the cube once he was quiet. He held his hand out and began to concentrate on the block with his mind. He just had to move it around. Even a little... Just any sort of direction...

His focus continued and the Force began to take effect, causing the block to begin wobbling a little. He had the block in his mental grasp. Now to actually move it... Concentrate... Concentrate... Don't forget to breathe... The block slowly began to move backwards toward Doug as he attempted to bring it back to where it was initially. He seemed to find some sense of calmness in his efforts, but the block wasn't moving particularly quickly. It was still moving nonetheless. He just kept on focusing his efforts on the block.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

Josh would fold his arms and watch as Doug would do as he had instructed, watching as he would focus, concentrate, trying to move the block with the Force... He would watch as at first it wobbled, and then it would begin to move toward Doug. Slow, but steady. He would tilt his head, waiting for him to try and move it upward, but it didn't seem to come. Perhaps he needed the encouragement.

"Steady now. Try and move it upward. Remember, nothing is impossible with the Force. There is no "too big", there is no "too heavy"... The Force is an incredible thing. Let it be your friend" Josh would encourage as he would watch the cube with renewed interest.

So close, and yet so far...

[member="Douglas Starwind"]

 

[Douglas Starwind]

Doug nodded slowly at the remarks made by his Master. Of course, he was right. He just had to try and put more faith into what he was doing. "Alright... Here goes then." Doug said. He can do this. He just had to concentrate... Stay calm... The block then stopped moving towards Doug and froze in place, but it was clear that he still had a Force grip on it.

Focus... He just had to focus. Doug then began to move his stretched arm upward. The motion seemed a bit shaky, but his arm slowly eased itself. He had to be in sync with the Force or he would never get the block moving more comfortably. With his motion, the block had actually begun to levitate off of the ground and Doug watched it, almost in awe. "Wow... I'm... I'm doing it..." He uttered.

The encouragement was actually sort of helpful. It was that reinforcement that he should think of the Force almost like his buddy. He began to move his arm to the sides slightly and the block would actually follow his motions. He almost looked excited at what he himself was actually accomplishing, but he kept himself focused. He couldn't lose his hold on the block now...

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

The Jedi Master would fold his arms and watch this display. Good, good. He had been his Padawan for a little while now, so it was good to see that he was improving. The block would move up, and around, without him laying a hand on it. When it would finally touch down, he would nod in approval. "Good, good. You're improving" The Jedi Master would praise, walking over and placing a hand on his shoulder, okaying him to finish up for now.

"We're finished, for the time being" He would remark as Josh would walk over to the terminal and start to input the combination again, watching as the cube would disappear. He would then look over at Doug as he walked over. "You have to keep practicing, keep improving. But simple practice won't get you where you need to be. Simple practice won't make you a Jedi Knight" He would admit, as he paced the room a moment, as though in thought.

"I wasn't entirely accurate when I said your classmates had all failed, by the way. Most of them have left my teachings, yes. The Jedi life is not for everyone. They crack under the pressure... And then they disappear. I gave you a half truth to see how well you did under pressure, and thus far you have done well. But it will not do for you to simply spar with me and practice, no... You need to learn how to fight an opponent no matter what their style is. You have to be prepared for varying styles in combat, varying types of people with different behaviors, habits and movements. I have another Padawan, yes, one more. One who will be your equal should you two spar. And unlike the last one I had you spar with... This one will not run. And once you two have sparred, well... I think it's time we got you into something more... Practical."

Josh would wave a hand. "You're dismissed for today. Good session. Keep practicing."

[member="Douglas Starwind"]