Only For You

Chapter 1

Ben Solo's POV

I watch her from across our training room, she is a new apprentice under Master Luke. Although I was supposed to be focusing on the training tasks at hand, I couldn't help but stare. She is different than the rest of us, not just because her parents were not part of the Resistance, but because she is blind.

"Ooh, Ben, you seem quite smitten with the new apprentice..." I turn around to see one of my fellow apprentices, Branimir Fenden. I wouldn't call him a friend, but apparently we are close enough to tease each other, at least as far as he's concerned.

"Shut up, get back to your own training." I say with an edged tone; I've gained respect and status here, I was the first. Besides, my parents are so well known that I gain their secondhand respect. That's one of the reasons that I wanted to be a Jedi, I want to earn my own respect and my own great name. One day the name Skywalker will not matter, it will be Solo, Ben Solo.

"Ben, get back to your training, it will take focus to achieve honor. Stop daydreaming and maybe you'll succeed." Master Luke's reprimand ends my daydreaming, almost.

I am still thinking about the new girl, not because of her looks, although she is beautiful, but because of her control with the force. The rumors about her must be true, she doesn't need sight, she is strong with the force and for that I both envy and admire her.

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Once training is finished I decide to approach the new apprentice, after all, I don't even know her name yet. I stop about five paces from her, I don't want to frighten her, after all she can't see me...

"What do you want, fellow Jedi?"

Her question startles me, I did not expect her to pick up on my presence so quickly, normally I can sneak up on anyone. The force must be very powerful within her.

"I was coming to introduce myself..."

"Very well," She responds, awaiting my introduction.

"I'm Ben Solo. Welcome to our Jedi temple."

"I'm Mallory Klahan." She extends her hand in my direction and I firmly shake her hand.

Suddenly her backs stiffens and she turns around, "Master Luke." She says solemnly, and sure enough he stands in the doorway, I hadn't even noticed him.

"Mallory, you may go to your room, I would like to have a word with Ben." He says quietly and slowly.

"Yes, Master Luke," The she nods in my direction, "Ben." Mallory leaves the room and I am left alone with my uncle, Luke Skywalker.

"You wanted a word, Master Luke?" I say evenly and calmly.

"Ben, I saw the way you looked at Mallory and I must remind you that she is here for the same reasons as you; to train to become a Jedi. I should hope that she will not become a distraction for you, and I certainly hope that you will not try to distract her." His tone is laced with caution and it carries his warning.

I look him is the eye and reply, "Master, I will control my emotions, this new apprentice shall not become a distraction."

"Good, you may go about your business."

"Yes, Master Luke." Despite what I said, I cannot get Mallory out of my mind, she is amazing and I will not dismiss her so easily.

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