The Guardian of the Chosen One (English Version of "La Gardienne de l'Elu")

Chapitre 41: Wounds of the past

Hi! Here is the continuation with the formation of the twins by their sister and the continuation of the life of couple between Vador and his wife. Feel free to vote (if you liked it) or to comment).

Luke's point of view

Shmi: Leia, stop thinking! Let your instincts speak! Luke, don't tremble! Djem-So's execution requires physical strength to throw off the opponent. So don't be afraid to use it.

I thought about my fight with my father, especially in the basement of Bespin. I saw again his strength and his ease in repelling my assaults and putting me in a more and more delicate situation. I saw his movements again, as if I were still there. His power, his movements of great strength and brutality, forcing me to back away. So, when the training droid fired, I firmly reflected the shot.

Shmi: Good, Luke!

I couldn't help but smile, as Leia watched me with jealous looks. It made my blood run cold to see that from her.

Shmi: You can't always be first, Leia. But you're a fast learner. Soon you'll be able to learn the primary shapes so you can choose the one that's best for you.

Leia: What is Mother's form?

Shmi: I can't tell you, Leia. Because this choice must be motivated by your feelings and your well-being. Not to look like someone else.

She bit her lip, but despite her frustration, I knew she saw the relevance of Shmi's words. Our sister turned to me, her hands behind her back.

Shmi: Good, Luke. You're beginning to understand the principle of Form Five. With practice, you'll master it.

Leia: And I'm only at the initiate form! I want to go further!

Shmi: Be patient, Leia.

My sister seemed calm at first, but I could see the flame of determination and pride in her eyes. So, she put herself in a calm spirit but full of will to succeed. Then she opened herself to the Force, letting it guide her movements. The training droid fired a series of shots that Leia easily parried. The droid remained silent for a long time, studying her opponent. Suddenly, it fired a series of quick shots that my sister parried just as easily, impressing us.

Shmi murmured: As proud as Father... She is really his image.

I didn't know Father as well as my older sister. And if she said that Leia looked a lot like Father, I could only believe her. And considering our sister's hatred for Vader, I could understand that she was careful with her words.

Me: Are there any other forms?

Shmi: Yes. There are secondary and tertiary forms.

Leia: Can you teach us?

Shmi: I can to Luke, but not to you yet, Leia. Secondary and tertiary forms are used to complete a primordial form. So you have to master one of these, in order to work on them.

She sighed in frustration before muttering a "very good". But how could Shmi manage us, with such a gap? And with a character as explosive as Leia? As if to answer my call, R6 arrived to signal that she had something to pass on to us from Mother.

Shmi: Do it, R6. I'm curious to know what Mother is going to give us.

So the little droid obeyed. Soon Mother's bluish figure appeared, her eyes shining with great wisdom and love.

Mother: Luke and Leia...Should the Force ever call me back, or should anything happen to me, I have reconciled my knowledge in R6 to pass it on to you. For it is my duty as a Jedi, but also...as a mother. For if you don't know it yet, yes. I am Kyria Skywalker, and you are our twins. And I have to say...you look just like us, but not in the way you would think at first glance. Luke, you physically resemble your father, but you are more like me. As for you, Leia, you look like my mother but you are the image of your father.