The Path in the Force

Problems and Solutions

A tourney.A chance for the young Petro,who was walking down the training hall.He had a meeting with his clan friends Ganodi,Zatt,Katooni,Gungi and Byph.The tourney was announced to be in pairs and the reward was kept secret.He saw Katooni running behind him and waited her.

-Thanks.-she said breathing hard.He smiled and they entered the training room,where was the meeting.-We are a bit late,I see.-she stated when they saw all others already there.Zatt smiled wickedly.

-Walked together,again?Wow,you guys are really impatient to wait.You are young,you know.-Petro reddened and Katooni followed him.Then she frowned.

-Shut up,Zatt!We didn't do anything like that.

-Yeah,we met in front of the door.We were both late.-put in Petro.He liked Katooni but Zatt was impossible.

-Of course.....-the Nautolean waved his hand and changed the topic.-So ,lets get to work.We must outline the teams.Everyone will draw a number and see who has the same.-His clanmates nodded and picked.

-3!-both Gungi and Byph said.Zatt looked at his number.2.He was with Ganodi.But that meant....

-Ha-ha-ha.And you say,there isn't anything between you!-he pointed at Petro and Katooni,who both had 1.-The Force says you have.-then his face became serious.-But it isn't fair.You are the best fighters among us.

-A plus that may be.-they heard the Grandmaster.He had entered unknown to them.Quickly they bowed.-A chance to win they will have.And pride to your clan they can bring.-Katooni smiled at Petro.He returned the smile,happy that they were a team.He certainly had luck today.

But when they exited and walked into the eating hall,he saw that others had no luck this day.The twins,Tera and Rita,were cornered and surrounded by a female Zabrak,2 Ithorians and some girls,whose race Petro didn't bother to identify.They were obviously tormenting the humans.

-These are Trapa and her dogs,Kort and Gehn.-said Katooni and frowned.

-Are you sure?-he asked,anger rising.She nodded and caught his hand,feeling his sudden change.All younglings knew their reputation,even the older like Petro and Katooni.They were one of the best at their age,along with the twins and one Twi'Lek.But they were also rude and often beated Tera and Rita,who didn't answer,knowing that they shouldn't. confidence was powered by the fact that they were a year older and by Trapa's older sister.She was a Padawan in the order and was defending her sister.Petro watched as they knocked the twins of their feet.Their friends laughed,expecting another show.But the pair was already to the girls.Petro stood before Katooni,who raised them to their feet.

-What are you doing,messing with our business!?-asked Kort.Trapa raised her hand and waved at the couple dismissively.

-Get away and leave us.-when no one moved,she shot them an angry glare.-I said get out of here!

-What if I say no?-asked Katooni and stood before the Zabrak.She was a little thinner but was higher and older.Petro stood beside her gazing at the trio.

-Then you will receive a nice gash!-yelled Trapa and ignited her lightsaber.Her companions did the same.Petro and Katooni answered by igniting their own.Then they engaged,Petro taking both Ithorians while Katooni met Trapa.

But despite their numbers,the younger and angry trio was quickly neutralised.Both of their opponents were better duelists and had better control in the Force.And when they fell,Petro and Katooni extinguished their sabers and turned back to the twins.However,the Zabrak didn't consider herself beaten and with a cry of rage swiped her blade at Petro's back only for it to stop in the process and freeze.She saw Rita had raised her hands.Then Tera pushed her back.Trapa yelled enraged and left with her dogs,following behind.The twins nodded their thanks to the pair and together the four went to get lunch.