Fight or Flight

Sith Dreams

The morning after the blow-up, I wake up before everyone else and take a shower. The hot water aids me in realizing the tension from my shoulders. While I shower, my clothes are washed in the machine in the bathroom. After getting out, I dress in my typical attire, sweep my hair up into a bun, and walk out into the room. Trene and Hren are both up, rubbing their eyes. "Morning Kiria!" Hren greets me, to which I return a small smile.

"Hey Kiria. I'm sorry about last night. I guess I just felt like you abandoned us, and I wanted to believe Jalena. It made sense."

"It's ok Trene. I don't blame you. I've been so busy I haven't had time to be with you guys. But since I have a little bit of time off, I should be ok. Speaking of Jalena, where is she?"

"She's always gone. I don't see her often. Whenever I ask her, she gets all cagey and leaves for who knows where." Hren admits.

"Hmmm. Thanks for the information. It's a bit concerning to me that she keeps going places and doesn't tell you. It's not like her."

"I know." Trene adds. "Since we have a day together, what should we do?"

"Well, we could start with how you guys are doing! I haven't heard anything about you guys."

"Fair enough! Can I go first?" Hren looks excited.

"Sure."

"Ok. So my master is Luminara Unduli. She's really cool and I've been learning a lot about how to be a gray jedi. We heal and I have learned Attack form V now. It's exhausting but she says I may be able to attempt the trials soon. In other news, I've figured something is weird with that chancellor guy. I don't trust him. I haven't talked to my Master yet because I want to be sure." I mentally store that information.

"Me next Hren."

"Ok Trene." I laugh.

"So Aayla Secura is great! I've learned Attack form IV. I'm not good at it yet but I'm close. I've learned how to do all sorts of things. Secura is really good at fighting and she says once I reach that level I can possibly undergo the trials. I also think the chancellor is weird but its possible that he might not be that bad."

"That sounds amazing guys. You guys already probably know what I've been doing."

"Yeah. How about you and Ciren?" Hren gives me a sly look with an eyebrow raise. I blush. "You like him, don't you?"

"Well, how about you and Jolens, Hren?" She blushes. She quickly retaliates and turns to Trene who blurts out she is in love with Brenak.

"Guys...I like Ciren. But the rules are the rules. Emotional attachments are very dangerous. People go to the dark side over it. Remember that one Sith Lord that we heard about in our studies?"

"Oh. Darth Relan? Yeah, creepy guy. Gave up his Jedi training for some lady." Trene answers.

"Yeah. Exactly. He was known to be really bad and was only stopped by death via lightsaber." I am about to continue when a knock happens at the door. "I'll get it." I stand up and open the door to see a droid. "Can I help you?"

"I am C-4LO. I am here to tell you that the Jedi council wishes your presence."

"Just me?"

"No. Everyone." I nod.

"Tell them we will be along shortly." The droid bows and heads down the hall. "You heard the droid. Let's go." I make sure I look presentable and we begin the walk to the council chambers. On the way we meet up with Ciren, Brenak, and Jolens. "Hey. Guess you got the message too, huh?"