Broken Beginnings (A Star Wars: Clone Wars fanfic)

Chapter 4: Nightmare

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Anakin POV

'So what do we fight with?  My instincts tell me that you're not about to trust a twelve year old who's never used a lightsaber touch one, much less try and train with it.'

'Your instincts are right, that would be disastrous for the both us, instead we will be using what's known as a training saber.'  I took two out of the storage unit that we had in the training room.  'They are basically a lesser version of lightsaber, you can't cut, amputate or kill with these.  You can however cause bruises, welts and minor burns.'

'Nice.'

'As its your first time using them we won't get straight into sparring, first I'll teach you some moves and you can decide which type of grip you prefer with the training saber.'

After performing a few moves with her it was clear that we shared our liking for the reverse shien grip on and she was able to keep up and copy my movements quite well.  Soon I had taught her how to successfully complete the Jung, which was simple just a 180 degree turn, the Jung Ma, a 360 degree turn, and the Sarlacc Sweep, which I explained is used to defeat multiple enemies.  Surprisingly she completed them all without too much trouble.

She wasn't kidding when she said she was athletic.

'Well done Padawan.'  I nodded.

'Thank you.'  She replied, slightly out of breathe having just all the moves in sequence.  'What's next?'

'Well I suppose I should go back a few steps and teach you all the boring stuff, so let's work on your stance.'

'Alright.'

'The first stance I will teach you is the Jedi Ready, it's the most common stance and the you'll use the most.  Now put your less dominate foot, so your-'

'Left one.'

'Yes put your left foot forward and right foot back, then hold the saber up in a vertical parry on your right.  Like this.'  I showed her and she copied me exactly.  'You've got to make sure that you're perfectly balanced.'

'I am.'

'You sure?'  I asked then quickly turned on her striking my blade to meet hers and as I suspected she wobbled slightly.  'See?  You're not.  Focus on your position, think about how someone attacking you is going to make you react.  Are you going to falter?  In a battle you can't afford to.'

'Yes Sir.'

'Try again, focus, concentrate.'

'This is weird, I have to focus on standing still.'

'Just wait until I teach you meditation.'  I mused.  Still she readjusted her self and I attempted to put her off again, this time however I was unsuccessful and she easily blocked me.  'Better.'  I nodded happily.

'Next?'

'Defensive Neutral, it's pretty similar to Jedi Ready, the difference being that both your feet are in line with each other.'

'And about shoulder width apart?'

'Exactly and the hold of the saber remains the same.'

'Like this?'  She asked demonstrating.