It was always the three of them. Avar, Elzar, and Stellan. They grew up together. They excelled. It was always Avar, Elzar, and Stellan. Stellan, Elzar, and Avar. Avar, Elzar, and Stellan were lifelong friends. They grew together, trained together, learned together, and laughed together. Nothing could separate them. Nothing would separate them. Except the Jedi code. Jedi initative trials are on the horizon. Who knows, maybe they might not all make it out alive. *** This story takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, years before the events of Star Wars: Light of the Jedi from The High Republic series. Started: 5/22/22 Ended: 00/00/00 This fic is also posted on AO3. I do not own any properties of Star Wars or characters in The High Republic era. All rights go to Lucas Film, any other affiliated organizations, or authors. This is a fanfic.