Star Wars: The Lost Episode

Entry 8

After about two years of practicing, I was awoken by Master Nycomé. The night before she talked about added another form to my arsenal. Nycomé led me into the deepest section of the jungle, and began to explain.

"Form VII is the form rage," Nycomé instructed. "The first half of the Form is Juyo, which relies on the user to tap into his fury and the fury of an opponent. This lowers your force shield, however, making you susceptible to Force-based attacks. However, you can learn to compensate for this weakness if you reach the higher levels of Juyo, that being Vaapad. Vaapad uses everything Juyo has to offer, but can turn the fury of an opponent back on the user. This cycle, if done correctly, can supply you with limitless power." I nodded. "The only other risk with this form," my master warned, "Is that it has been the path to the dark side for many. It requires you to give into your darkness and rage. To properly use both versions of the form and not completely turn to the darkness, you must remember our code. Passion and Peace. Strength and Knowledge. Power and Serenity. Harmony and Victory."

She taught me the basic moves and maneuvers of Juyo and instructed me to use it against training droids. This was the first time I really gave into my fury. The first time I had tapped into emotional power. Ataru and Shii-Cho are aggressive in their own right, but there was something about Juyo that drew me in. The rage. The Passion. MY Passion, it was uncontrollable. It felt as if my essence blended with the Force and whirled like a hurricane of power. After my display of furocity, I turned to see my Nycomé, expecting to see approval. All I saw was disappointment in her eyes.

I gave a confused look. "What's the matter?" I inquired. "Did I do something wrong?"

"No," she began, "It's not that you did something wrong. It's because you did everything perfectly. Your moves were swift and strong, and you understand the mechanics of the form well. But it's wild and untamed, just like your anger. By the time you would learn the principles of Juyo and move on to Vaapad, it would be too late. You would be consumed by your darkness."

I gave a disappointed look.

"One day, my young Padawan," my master reassured, "One day when you're stronger you will learn the form."

Later that day, while meditating, I heard Nycomé call my name. "Vector, tomorrow marks an important day for you."

"Yeah," I replied back, "What day would that be?" I asked eagerly.

"The day you face the Trials to become a Jedi Knight," she replied back.

"You-you think I'm ready?" I asked in awe. She nodded her head.

"That's amazing!" I exclaimed.

"Just keep your mind at ease," she reminded, "As long as it's clear, what I've taught you will only help you."

"What will I see in the Trials?"

"Patience, Vector. It will all be clear to you."