Adventures of a Young Jedi

Hoth

Atreus quickly fell asleep. Sula knew she would do that. She always fell asleep when traveling.

"So, it's Sooka right," Asked Rix.

'Sula," She said, rolling her eyes.

"Ah, right Sula. How old are you?"

"Fifteen," She mumbled.

"Hm. You're her padawan?"

"Her name is Atreus, and yes."

"What's it like to be a Jedi?"

"It's challenging. Very stressful at times."

"Well, at least you have a home, right?"

"I- I guess."

"You guess." Rix lifted his eyebrow.

"Well, the Jedi are sworn to an oath. We can't be attached to anything like personal items or-"

"Or people?"

"Yeah.." Rix looked at Sula. She kept back her emotions. He could tell she's been through tough times, like him.

"Do you have a light saber?" He asked, trying to change the subject.

"Oh, uh yeah." She tapped her hilt.

"Ah, well made." He chuckled.

"Yeah."

"What's your crystal?"

"Oh it's purple."

"Isn't that a sith color?"

"What! No!" She scrunched her face and frowned.

"Sorry, I thought it meant darkness."

"No, it means I'm in touch with the dark and light side."

"Do you think you'll turn?" Rix asked, chuckling. Sula didn't answer. She didn't find it funny. Rix quickly stopped laughing. The ship went silent. Sula looked out into the vast galaxy. She gazed at the stars. She loved flying. She felt the ship gain speed. Rix accelerated the ship. They quickly went into hyperspace. Sula saw the bright lights flashing by. They stopped in seconds. This quick stop thrusted Atreus awake.

"There it is," Rix pointed at the white planet.

"Ah, yes," Atreus said through a yawn. Rix made his way down to the planet and landed. As the ship touched the surface, snow blew up from the ground. Rix turned off the ship and went over to a small compartment.

"It's cold, you'll need these," Rix said, throwing coats to Sula and Atreus. They put on the coats. They were thick, brown coats made of some sort of fur. Rix through over goggles.

"These are so you can see in the blizzard." Sula put on the goggles. Rix laughed.

"What?"The coat was very big on her.

"You're just small kid." He smiled and opened the ship. A gust of cold wind flew into the ship. Sula had never been to Hoth. They walked out of the ship.

"Why are we here?" Sula shouted. The wind bellowed throughout the vast pit of snow.

"We are seeing a friend of mine," Rix answered," She should know where Varlo is."

"How far is it," Atreus asked.

"About an hour," Rix said trudging into the snow. Sula was not ready for this trip. She had never even seen snow. The cold numbed her rosy cheeks. She couldn't see more than ten feet ahead. How does Rix know where he's going, she thought. Sula looked at Atreus. Her purple hair was almost white from the snow. Her face was red. She fought the wind like the warrior Sula knew. Sula wanted to be like Atreus. Not afraid to fight. They walked miles until Sula saw a flickering light. As they got closer, the light grew larger and larger until they saw a small hut. Rix went up to the small wooden door.

"Hello? Mika?"He knocked on the door. The door cracked open. Sula heard a small voice.

"Who is it?" The voice said.

"It's Rix."The door flew open and there with open arms stood a small, old woman. Her skin was light orange. She had small eyes.

"Oh, Rix, how are you?" She hugged the bounty hunter.

"I'm good, but I need help."

"Oh yes, of course come in," She said, leading them into her hut. She led the trio to a small table.

"Please sit, let me get you some tea." She wobbled over to her stone stove. They all sat.

"Who is she?" Sula whispered.

'She raised me," Rix answered. Sula was surprised he was human. He must've been an orphan too. The old woman brought over a tray with wooden cups.

"Now who are we searching for," Mika asked. Rix grabbed the disc out of his pocket and showed Mika the hologram.

"His name is Varlo," Atreus chimed in," He's been attacking our troops."

"Jedi I presume?" Mika asked.

"Yes, I am Atreus and this is my padawan, Sula." She patted Sula on the should, making Sula spit up her tea. Sula cleared her throat.

"Yes, thank you Mika for helping us," She coughed. Mika chuckled.

"Anything for little Rix," She said, grabbing Rix's cheek. Sula couldn't help but laugh. Rix frowned.

"Can we get to business," Rix asked.

"Oh, right I won't embarrass you in front of your friends." She chuckled. Rix forced a smile.

"Well, he's got a republic belt and a trooper blaster,"Mika said, studying the hologram. Sula knew where Rix got his skill from.

"He's a Nautolan. Looks like a native of Glee Anselm."

"Then we go there, right?" Sula questioned.

"No, the people are peaceful, but very protective of their kind. They would never rat him out to strange Jedi." Mika sipped her tea. Sula felt like she had no opinion in this mission.

"You could have luck on Jakku,"Mika mumbled,"But it is dangerous. A lawless planet."

"Well, we need to try," Atreus said.

"But Master it's dangerous,"Sula interjected. Atreus glared at Sula. Sula silenced herself.

"We should get going," Rix shared.

"Oh certainly not," Mika urged," Your staying here for the night. You need to be well rested."

"But-"Rix stuttered.

"Yes,"Atreus interrupted,"Thank you Mika." She shook the old woman's hand and smiled.

"I'll make some dinner," Mika announced.

"Oh I'll help you," Atreus said, following Mika to the kitchen. Sula sat awkwardly at the table beside Rix.

"So, is she like your grandmother-"Sula stuttered. Rix quickly interrupted her.

"Goodnight," He bursted, walking into a room, slamming the door behind him. Sula sat, shocked. Well, that was rude, she thought. Sula yawned. She walked into a dark room. There she saw a small bed covered with fur. She took off her belt and robes. She slowly pulled off her boots. She flopped onto the small bed and covered up.

"Alright, dinner is-"Atreus looked around,"Sula, Rix?" She walked into the dark room to find Sula fast asleep.

"Well, guess she wasn't hungry,"chimed Mika. Atreus jumped.

"Oh, Mika you startled me," She chuckled. They both laughed. They went to the table and sat down to eat.

"So, Atreus tell me about your daughter," Mika mumbled, munching on a biscuit.

"Oh, she's not my child." Atreus sipped her soup.

"Oh, she's a Jedi?"

"Yes, a fine student actually,"Atreus prodded"Sula needs my protection from the dark side."

"She seems kind hearted,"Mika consoled, touching Atreus's hand," She'll be a Master Jedi." Mika smiled. Atreus nodded and grinned.

"Thank you."