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Master and Padawan 1

Master and Padawan

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Star Wars: Rebels A.U. The Jedi and the Republic never fell, Anakin didn't fall and Palpatine is dead. After Obi-Wan and Luke bring back a prisoner from Malachor, the Council must decide what they must do with Maul’s captured Apprentice.

Chapter 1: Apprentice

Sabine quietly watched Master Kenobi return from a mission. She’d taken to hiding in the hanger to get away from the others, some thought the Council had made a mistake, as her skills with the force were practically non-existent.

It didn’t help that most of her peers were practical prodigies, especially the Skywalker twins. Personally, Sabine thought Master Allie chose her out of pity. She’d hoped that Caleb would choose her when he was knighted, but he’d just gone out on mission after mission.

“Did you hear?” Asked Dhara, making Sabine jump, “Sorry.”

“Hear what?”

“Master Kenobi and Luke fought Darth Maul, they managed to capture his apprentice.” Dhara pointed to a boy around their age being escorted off the ship in force-suppression cuffs, “I heard he took Luke’s hand off.”

“So, Luke retaliated with going for his eye?”

“Looks like it.”

A group of Temple Guards took the boy from the Clones.

“Wanna try and listen in on the Council meeting?” Asked Dhara, getting a smirk from Sabine.

“Does Tatooine have two suns?”

MAP

Mace frowned at the boy in the centre of the Council chamber. He took note of the wounds that had obviously been deliberately disrupted, almost as he had been trying to inflict as much pain to himself as possible.

“Where are you from?” Asked Master Ti, trying to coax answers from the boy, “Maul would’ve picked you up from somewhere.”

The boy sneered and said something is Togruta that Mace felt didn’t need repeating, Shaak Ti slumped back in her seat, a look of astonishment covering her face.

“That,” Said Plo Koon, after a moment, “was unnecessary.”

The boy just scowled at Plo. Anakin was outright glared at the boy.

“Your name,” Said Master Yoda, after a moment, “Tell us, will you?”

The boy scowled at the diminutive Jedi, “Discipulus.”

“I doubt that’s your birth name.” Objected Master Rancisis, frowning.

The boy glared at him, getting a sigh from Master Billaba.

“You’re features match the description of a young boy who was kidnapped from Lothal, Ezra Bridger.” The boy glared at Depa.

“That’s not my name!” Snarled the boy, Anakin frowned at the small quiver of fear from the boy.

“Maul kidnapped you after murdering your parents.” Said Obi-Wan, “No doubt after he sensed how strong you are with the force.”

“He’s not coming, kid.” Stated Anakin, “He could’ve intercepted the ship you were being transported in. He’s written you off.”

“You’re lying.”

“Search your feelings.”

The boy was silent, before summoning Anakin’s lightsaber, he ignited the blade and went to strike Anakin, before he froze. Anakin looked around, noting that none of the masters were holding him still with the force. Anakin stood up and slowly walked up to the boy, quietly holding out his hand. A moment later, Anakin’s lightsaber was deactivated and in Anakin’s palm.

“Master Koon, if you could guide Ezra to the Halls of Healing.” Said Master Windu, getting a nod from Plo.

“Come, young one.”

The remaining Council members silently watched Plo and Ezra leave.

“You think he can be trained.” Said Master Windu, looking at Yoda.

“Strike down, an unarmed enemy, he could not.” Said Yoda, looking around, “Not yet fallen, he is.”

“What about Padawan Skywalker’s hand?” Asked Coleman Kcaj, leaning forward.

“Maul was responsible for that, not the boy…Ezra.” Said Obi-Wan, leaning forwards, “He’s a bit rough around the edges, but he’s rather skilled in both the force and lightsaber combat.”

“But, he’s more likely to use the dark side.” Interjected Master Mundi, getting a nod from Mace.

“If he’s left untrained, we’d practically be inviting trouble.” Said Depa, “It’d be like leaving meat out to dry.”

“Perhaps we can arrange for a test of his skills and decide from there.” Suggested Anakin, “Have him spar with some learners around his age?”

“He managed to disarm Luke when they duelled on Malachor.” Objected Obi-Wan, leaning forwards, “Maul’s taught him several forms of combat, but he’s solely focuses on aggression, like Maul.”

“Learned nothing, Maul has, hmm?” Chuckled Yoda, before levelling a look on Obi-Wan, “Capture him, how did you?”

Obi-Wan sighed, “I managed to wear him down, and disarm him.”

“Where did he get a lightsaber?” Asked Windu, “We’ve kept track on every lightsaber from every Jedi that fell in the past seventeen years.”

“He was using one of Palpatine’s,” Answered Obi-Wan, “He also had Master Koth’s lightsaber. Evidently, he kept his after he left the order.”

Yoda frowned, “A training saber, he will have.”

“If we were to perform this test, it would be wise to prevent any further injuries.” Mused Master Mundi, glancing around the room.

MAP

Leia and her friends had all but jumped at the chance to duel Maul’s Apprentice, Luke had told them that the Apprentice hadn’t removed his hand. Dhara smirked and twirled her lightsaber in her hand, nudging Sabine.

“Maybe he’ll be easy.” Smirked Dhara, making Master Skoll’s padawan, Shin Hati, roll her eyes and scoff.

“Please, he disarmed Skywalker, and he’s one of the best in our class.” Stated Shin, as Master Koon guided the Apprentice into the sparring hall.

“Padawan Skywalker,” Said Plo, looking at Leia, “if you could take Ezra to pick out a saber.”

Leia nodded, before gesturing the Apprentice, Ezra, to follow her.

The two were examining the sabers, when Galen arrived.

“Is the Sith still here?” He asked, getting a nod from Shin.

“He’s over there.” Galen saw Ezra with Leia.

“Great.”

The murmuring was interrupted by a lightsaber igniting, Ezra stared at the yellow blade, entranced by it.

“You act like you’ve never seen a yellow lightsaber before.” Remarked Leia, getting a nod from Ezra.

“I thought there were only two colours.” Murmured Ezra, swaying the blade.

Leia felt a swell of pity well at the tone of Ezra’s voice. Ezra deactivated the lightsaber and moved to the centre of the room.

“Marek, you’re up.” Said Cin Drallig, gesturing for the boy to draw his lightsaber, “And remember to activate the training setting.”

Galen flushed, but drew his lightsaber. Ezra recognised the stance, his master had used it when training him, he’d found it was easier to avoid the blade rather than block it.

Ezra side stepped the swing, before activating his lightsaber and swung it as Galen’s back. Galen blocked and rolled behind Ezra, swinging his saber at Ezra’s legs. Jumping away, Ezra used the force to push Galen away from him.

Galen gasped when he hit the floor, then jumped to his feet and swung at Ezra with a yell. Ezra side stepped again and struck Galen’s back with his saber, making Galen fall to the floor with his back with a feeling of pins and needles dancing across his back.

Drallig frowned, He recognised some lightsaber forms, a mix of forms four through seven, Ezra looked like he was acting from muscle memory.

“Leonis, Wren.”

Sabine and Dhara slowly approached Ezra, the former staying behind the latter. Dhara swung her blue blade at Ezra, who blocked and then parried it. Ezra scowled, grabbing Dhara’s wrist and threw her to the side. Ezra then swung his weapon at Sabine, the force of his blow sent her weapon flying out of her hands. Ezra threw Sabine into the wall, blocking Dhara’s blade, he grabbed her wrist and threw her at Sabine.

Leia and Shin lunged at him in unison, he weaved between them, kicking Shin in the back and focused on Leia. The two stalked around each other, before swinging at each other. Leia blocked Ezra’s strikes, stonewalling him. Shin went to swing at him, Ezra ducked and countered. Quickly twisting Shin’s lightsaber out of her grip, he used the force to lift her into the air, before throwing her at Leia. She dodged the unconventional projectile and dashed towards Ezra, ducking under his blade and slipping behind him. She pressed her back against his and stayed behind him whenever he tried turn to face her.

“Stop that!” Growled Ezra, as Leia danced away from him and rapt his arm with her lightsaber.

Ezra grunted, taking the saber in his non-dominant hand and swung at Leia. Ezra’s started to wildly wave his saber, only for Leia and grab his arm and pull the lightsaber out of his hand. Leia held her blade at Ezra’s throat.

“Yield?” Asked Leia, coyly cocking her head.

Ezra breathed heavily, glancing around, Shin and Dhara were stumbling to her feet, the latter grabbing Sabine and pulling her up, Galen winced as he stretched his back.

“I yield.” Grumbled Ezra, glaring at the floor.

Drallig and Koon shared a look, Maul had obviously focused on lightsaber combat, with only basic force techniques to supplement them. They also sensed that Ezra was trying to force himself use the dark side.

“Ezra.” Said Plo, getting Ezra’s attention, “It’s time to return to the council.”

Ezra huffed, before following Master Plo.

“That was fun.” Smirked Leia, getting an eye roll from Shin.

“Only because you were flirting with him.” Snarked the Padawan, getting a swipe from Leia.

MAP

Caleb frowned as his master led him to the Council chambers, she’d asked him to meet with her, when he tried to get more information from her, but she’d been aggravatingly vague. They met up with Master Koon and a boy around the age of sixteen or seventeen, who looked unhealthily thin and had little sleep.

Depa nodded to Plo, before they entered the Council Chambers.

Caleb walked to the centre of the room, with the boy standing near the door.

“Knight Dume,” Greeted Master Windu, “I am sure that you, like everyone else, have heard of Master Kenobi and his Padawan encountering Darth Maul and an apprentice on Malachor.”

“I have, Master.”

“It’s been decided by the Council that he will finish his training in the Jedi Arts.” Continued Windu, “He showed restraint when facing Master Kenobi, Padawan Skywalker and the Clones that had gone with them to Malachor.”

Caleb felt a heavy weight in his stomach, “Okay, Masters, but why are you telling me?”

Depa sighed, “Caleb, it’s been agreed that you would be the best match for him.”

“No offence, Master, I haven’t even trained a Padawan before, surely there’s someone more qualified.”

“Dume,” Said Master Mundi, leaning forwards, “you were chosen because training the boy will also aid you in your trials as a Jedi Knight.”

Caleb clenched his jaw, “Alright, where can I find this boy?”

Master Plo gently ushered Ezra forwards, “This is Ezra, the boy we’ve been telling you about.”

Caleb looked down at the boy, judging from the looks of him, he couldn’t be older than fifteen or sixteen, he had two parallel scars on his left cheek and diagonal scar that went from his right cheekbone to just above his left eyebrow, it looked like someone tried to take his eyes out.

Caleb sighed through his nose and folded his arms, “Okay, I’m assuming he’ll be coming with me to Ryloth.”

“Master Skoll and his Padawan will be accompanying you,” Said Windu, “as to give Ezra an example of the relationship between a master and their Padawan.”

Caleb frowned, then nodded. Glancing at Ezra, “Does he have a lightsaber?”

“We’ve yet to take him to Ilum.” Responded Windu, glancing around, “Tano and Skywalker will be going to Lothal, in the hopes they can find Knight Shan’s lightsaber.”

Caleb nodded again, turning to Ezra, “You know why we’re going?”

Ezra shook his head.

“Senator Cham Syndulla’s been experiencing some violent protests.” Said Caleb, “We’re to go and bring him and his aides to Coruscant.”

Ezra hesitantly nodded, before Caleb turned on his heel and walked out. Ezra glanced at Plo Koon, who ushered him after Caleb. The boy hesitantly followed the Jedi Knight, leaving the Council chamber.

Plo looked around the rest of the Council, “Maul trained him in various lightsaber forms, but his use of the force is limited to pushes and basic levitation.”

Anakin glanced at Obi-Wan, “You said there were others.”

“A number of former Jedi,” Confirmed Obi-Wan, frowning, “I found one of the Temple Guards, Rakesh Thanos, as well as Thora Ratal and Falen Korr.”

“They vanished after the end of the Clone War.” Mused Plo, glancing around, “I assumed they were killed during the siege of the Temple.”

“Their bodies were never recovered,” Anakin pointed out, frowning, “Then again, neither was Ventress’.”

“We may need to check our list of the dead.” Suggested Mace, looking at Shaak Ti, “I am right in assuming Madam Jocasta still keeps those lists.”

“I’ll speak with Master Che,” Answered Shaak, “Master Jocasta’s stepping down from her position as head archivist, we’ve yet to select her replacement.”

Mace frowned, before glancing around the council, “I suppose we have a lot of work to do then.”

“I’ll make my way to the Archives,” Said Obi-Wan, getting to his feet, “I’ll make my way around Jocasta’s staff and bring back a short list.”

“I suppose I should use this time to visit the Halls of Healing.” Mused Shaak Ti, joining Obi-Wan on his feet, “I wouldn’t want to imply that Obi-Wan is the only one of us working.”

Mace nodded, “Skywalker, take Plo and Kit to the restricted section, maybe Palpatine’s effects can produce a list or something that can expand our knowledge on our…missing members.”

Anakin nodded, leaving the Council Chamber with Kit and Plo. Mace glanced around the Chamber, before getting to his feet, “I suppose we should return to our other duties.”

MAP

Maul threw the Grand Inquisitor against the wall, three other Inquisitors were scatter around tending to their injuries, while another six were lay dead.

“All you had to do,” Seethed Maul, “was keep Kenobi away from my Apprentice.”

“The boy-” Coughed The Grand Inquisitor, “was weak.”

Maul sneered, before grabbing the Inquisitor’s lightsaber, “And yet, he was still able to defeat you.”

“You, you have another.” Wheeze the Inquisitor, getting another sneer from Maul.

“Perhaps.” Said Maul, “But, remember, Inquisitor, Offee failed me, and you know what happened to her.”

Maul threw the Inquisitor to the floor and stalked away from him, leaving the four surviving Inquisitors to wallow in their failures.

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