The Unexpected Jedi #Watts2018

The Journey and The Force

Kili's POV

When I awoke the next Morning Uncle informed us that Tallia fixed us our morning meal while she went outside to meditate. Uncle and Dwalin went to talk to someone about horses as I went out to smoke my pipe I saw her in the middle of the field with the grand oaken tree. She sat legs crossed her pack and all around her floating in the air with her "Master Balin, what is she doing?" I asked curiously

"She is not from our world, though she protects it, she is what is called a Jedi her beliefs are different from her own." Gandalf said, "She draws her power from what they call the force, which surrounds all things. Life, death, and the in-between." 

We all watched as she sat herself on the ground "I would wager that she isn't carrying any weapons." Nori said.

She stood up and grabbed her pack and walked over she had several tubes hanging from her belt and Gandalf chuckled Fenris ran up behind her carrying her other weapons which were a sword and a bow. She scratched the Lord of Wolves and Wargs behind the ears as he took off in our direction. When she reached us she looked at Gandalf "Impressive my dear." Gandalf said

"Fair warning if you wake up floating in the air don't panic or you may find yourself on the ground with a knot or three," she warned.

Dwalin and Uncle returned with several ponies all of which greeted Fenris "They have seen his true size and it doesn't phase them." she said, "They know he won't harm them." 

When all was ready we got on top of our Ponies as Fenris revealed a few tricks of his own as he became the size of a warg with Tallia astride his back. We began to leave the shire Tallia knew that Bilbo would come, so when it was time to place bets I sided with Bilbo. Sure enough, Bilbo did come much to Uncle's annoyment.

Tallia just looked at Bilbo and instructed him on how to ride when he realized he forgot something which Tallia was way ahead of. She handed him a pocket handkerchief and nodded as Fenris moved to the front with Uncle and Dwalin "Kili, you have been acting off since we arrived in Master Baggin's home what is it?" Fili asked me.

I didn't know that myself "To be honest brother, I don't know. I can't discribe what I feel." I said in honesty.

That night when we stopped to make camp Dwalin decided to test her fighting skills "Lady Tallia, if I may have a moment of your time." Dwalin said

"Of course Master Dwalin, what may I help you with?" she asked

"I wish to test your skill my lady," Dwalin said.

Tallia arched a brow in amusement "You want to challange me to sword's play?" she asked

"If the lady wishes," Dwalin said with a smirk.

Tallia nodded her head "Very well Master Dwalin, but don't cry to your king when I best you." she teased lightly.

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Tallia's POV

I pulled out my elvish short swords and twirled them in my hands, it had been a while since I held them since my teaching of Bilbo who was fast on his feet. I looked at Dwalin as Bilbo chuckled to himself smoking his pipe "Whenever you are ready M'lady." I said to Dwalin causing the other dwarves including Dwalin's own brother to snort a laugh

"Why you..." Dwalin growled charging me.

I easily chose the third form or lightsaber combat Soresu, it was focused on defense as a whole, though it could redirect blaster fire, not an arrow from a bow which was fun to have those burn up when they touched the blade of light. Dwalin was shocked at my movements as I blocked his attacks before switching to the IVth and Vth styles of combat Ataru and Shien easily defeating Dwalin "You let your anger about the jab consume you Master Dwalin that was your downfall." I pointed out