The Path in the Force

Problems and Solutions

After some twenty minutes Petro felt a hand grip his arm and was tossed across the room.Katooni followed him but he managed to soften her fall.When he raised his head,he saw Griis,Trapa's sister.She was smiling evily as she took him and smashed him into a column.

-I see you have a scar on your cheek.-she said looking at his scar.It was a bad memory of his saber building trip when he broke through the crystal door.-Do you want another one on the other cheek?This time it will be expertly made.Or I can teach the girl first.I heard you had an affection for each other.-she turned to Katooni and raised her lightsaber.Petro gasped.

-No!-and threw himself before the blade.It cut his arm and he felt pain but there was no real harm done.She didn't have it on the highest level and it only cut him slightly instead of making a deep wound.

-So you really have affection for each other.Shared indeed.-Petro looked at Katooni confused and noticed her terrified expression.She liked him too!Well it was a shame,he had to understand it the hardest way.Griis raised her lightsaber once more and.......the saber stopped dead in its track.

-Enough,Griis!-the voice was familiar.The older Zabrak continued to push but a torrent of white lightnings hit her hand and she cried out surprised,dropping her saber.Before she could recover,Trapa's sister flew backwards and slammed into the hard ground.Petro raised his head and saw Ahsoka and Barriss approaching them.He couldn't say anything as Katooni hugged him and looked at his arm.Calming a little,she said:

-Why did you do it?-he smiled weakly and she returned the smile.-I wish,I could heal you.But...

-Then heal him.-she raised her head and saw the famous Miralain healer,looking at the wound.

-I can't Master Offee,I am not good enough.

-Yes you are,Katooni.Just do it.Barriss will help you.-encouraged her Ahsoka.Then she switched her gaze towards the two Zabraks.

-I will tell the Masters about this!You will be punished......-Trapa yelled.

-There will be nothing like that-said Master Kenobi,entering the dining hall,followed by Masters Unduli,Ti and Skywalker.The later was fully recognised as a Council member now.-We saw everything.Your actions were disgraceful and against the Code.Leave now.-the two bowed clumsily and exited the hall.

Master Kenobi was surprised when he felt the Force telling him to talk with the human boy.He saw Luminara,who was looking at a Neutolan male.She met Obi Wan's gaze before he could switch it and smiled.He returned the smile and looked at Anakn and Shaak.To his relief,his former Padawan hadn't noticed the looks.He was staring at the Tholotian girl beside the boy.Shaak was gazing at the Rhodian beside the Neutolan.And Ahsoka and Barriss had their eyes on the twins.So that were their Padawans.And he got a second Anakin.To make matters worse,it seemed his and Anakin's Padawan had feelings for each other.How hypocritical.

-Come on,Katooni you can do it!-repeated Ahsoka and blocked the feeling she had been given from the Force about the first twin,Tera. Barriss took Katooni's hand and placed it on Petro's wound. -Now concentrate on his arm and fasten the blood clothing to stop the bleeding.-the Tholotian nodded and closed her eyes.-Good,now repair the skin under the peel.

A minute later the wound closed.Barriss and Ahsoka hugged her,followed by Petro.

-Thanks,Katooni!-she gave him a weak smile and stood up.

-Thank you,too!But don't make anything like that anymore!-she frowned at him but he responded with a grin.

-I can't promise.-she sighed and turned to Ahsoka.

-Knight Tano!It is good to see you,again!-then she bowed to the Miralain.-Knight Offee,it is an honour.

-You did well,young one.With practise and studying,you will be a great healer,one day.-Katooni smiled happily.But her smile was replaced by confusion when she saw the group of Masters part and Master Skywalker head their way.He was smiling widely.

-Knight Offee,Snips.I see you have a new friend.-he felt the girl's tension.-What is your name,youngling?-when she didn't answer,Ahsoka answered for her:

-Her name is Katooni.-then she smiled comfortingly at the Tholotian.Barriss was doing the same. -Don't be afraid Katooni,Skyguy can't harm a bug.-at this statement Anakin laughed and Katooni almost did,too.-He just likes to look scary,so the enemies can run away without fighting.-Katooni couldn't hold her amusement and smiled slightly.Anakin noticed this and decided to amuse her more and return Ahsoka her favour.

-Yeah,she is right.But you should be careful with her because she is dangerous.I bet Senator Bonteri will agree with me.-he smirked at Barriss and continued before Ahsoka could say anything.-He looked very tired this morning,when he came for breakfast.

-MASTER!-Skywalker and Barriss both started laughing hard.Katooni couldn't hold herself anymore and laughed with them.Ahsoka had reddened.-Not in front of her!You will make me a bad reputation among the younglings!I am out!-with that she walked towards the twins and Barriss followed her.Katooni's confidence faded as they left her with the young Master.

-Don't worry,I won't criticise you or something.I want to talk with you.-she hesitantly nodded and he smiled.-You can tell the others about Ahsoka and tease her together.-she smiled.-I wanted to ask you,will the boy be your partner in the tourney.-she nodded and he grinned.-What do you think of him?Can you two win or at least put up a good fight?

-I think,we can.But he is stupid and I don't know.He can do something foolish like today.-she was interrupted by the Master's laughter.

-He did nothing foolish and you know it.He likes you and by your reaction when he was wounded,I would say you like him,too.Don't deny it,you won't change my mind about that.-she blushed and he laughed.-As you know there is nothing wrong with that,now.-she blushed even more.-Okay,I will not torment you,anymore.But think on this. -I will,Master Skywalker,thank you.-he smiled,nodded and joined the other Masters,who were just exiting.She ran to Petro.-Let's go to our rooms.We can train later.-he nodded and they walked out of the hall.

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