Memories! [Astra] (Closed)

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TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
1.06.0961

The Gladius on Anaxes was a stark contrast to the one hosted on Olavan. Where Olavan put forth their culture, their art, their flavor, Anaxes showed off its tight association with the military wing of the Jedi Order.

Then again, everything about Anaxes was military. This was their culture, their art, their flavor. For Astra, seeing even the students of Anaxes train, study and move like the Cadets of Serrano was a eye opener.

The opening celebration only proved to her this close association at all levels of the Anaxes Academy.

For Astra, watching Sol compete in lightsaber duels was a treat. He was focused and determined. His first official match pitted him against Atril Thel-Tanis's twin bother, Durro Thel-Tanis. While the twins shared some features and the last name, that was it. Sol made short work of the teenager.

However the very next day in Sol's third match, he was paired off with Atril. Sol held his own till the second round where she dominated the round. Despite Sol's best efforts, Atril just scored more points and was declared the victor by round four.

Sol walked up to a waiting Astra. Unknown to him, Atril was speeding up to him. As he motioned to Astra, Atril called out, "Kenobi"

He turned to face her, "yeah," he said confused to see her right after their match.

"Hey, you did really good out there," she said holding out her hand.

Sol smile and took it, "thanks, man you were a beast after that first round." He turned to Astra, "this is my....." he paused a moment as if catching a word in his mouth. "My bestfriend, Astra."

Atril smiled broadly, "Astra, pleased to meet you," once more she held out her hand for Astra to shake.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Watching Sol duel was incredible. His hard work over the last month had payed off.. though when he took on Durro's sister. Well that was a different story.

Astra want nothing more the to hug Sol after his match with Atril but unfortunately that was not exactly an option. So she forced a smiled and shook the other teens hand. " I'm Astra it's nice to meet you" she said.

Astra blinked " also Atril you a scary. I saw what you did, the first round you were studying him. Then you changed tactics to take advantage of anywhere you saw his style was week right" she said. She half wondered how Sol did not see that but it was ok. He had been busy fighting. Astra smiled at Sol absinthe mindedly fitaling with the bracelet he had give her.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
As Astra fidget with her bracelet, she heard sounds in the distance. Her eyes glazed over as she saw a dark and foreboding forest take shape in her mind's eye.

The bitter sounds of Lightsaber clashing against each other as a pair of combatants take part in a lethal dance of supremacy.

Her vision ended with a man gazing down at a wounded, disarmed and kneeling Atril Thel-Tanis, "you have been found guilty of treason against the Jedi Order," his blade and hers crossing at her neck.

The sound of Atril speaking seeped back in. The words lost in the moment, and no one aware of what Astra just experienced.

"What is it like to train under Master Windu," Sol asked with more than just curiosity in his voice.

"Its nothing like I would have expected. He is very demanding, more so than I could have imagined," Atril explained. "And you, How is Lord Serrano."

Sol frowned, "I haven't been selected yet." He paused, where did you hear that from," he asked in a surprise.

"Your brother Obi-Wan," She said tilting her head. "I met him on Olavan last year," she added.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra gasps shook her head and took several steps backwards. Only to trip on her own feet, and fell. She had been startled by the vision. " I'm ok just a bug startled me" she said quietly getting back to her feet. She would have to tell Master Xie Mease about it later. There was no point in upsetting anyone.

Astra looked at Sol " your brothers name is Obi-Wan?" She asked. Then she looked back at Atril. " lord Sereno kinda scary iv never actually seen him but from what I've heard. That man is tarifing." She said.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Sol was the first one to lend a hand to help Astra back to her. There was more than just concern in his eyes as he looked at her. It was if he knew she was lying. To his credit he said nothing.

When he did finally speak he answered her, "yes, an older brother." He added laughingly, "and trust me, one of the most cruelest of pranksters."

Atril laughed at the joke, "he said as much when we met." She blinked to Astra, "I just saw Lord Serrano." She turned and pointed to him across the promenade. "There he is, speaking with that hooded Master."

Sol blinked, "really, what did my brother say," he asked.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra was thankful that Sol did not say anything. She did not want to alarmed Atril. With was it a vision it had to be right. Well what ever it was it was the future. She would let Master mease know and she could decide what to do.

" how much older what school dose he go to" she asked. A failing attempt to forget the horrible vision she just saw.

Astra blinked and her eyes went wide. " t-the hooded man. W-we should go somewhere else" she said. Almost frightened she was worked about Sol's saftly and at the moment Atril's as well. " iv seen him before several times he only shows up when there is trouble." Astra said.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Sol and Atril both looked concerned as Astra spoke, "if there is something going on than maybe we should confront it," Sol said holding Astra's hand to give her strength.

Atril nodded, "no one messes with my friends," she glanced at Sol and Astra. "Even if I just met them," she added with a laugh.

Sol turned to Astra, "tell me, what do you want to do."

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra just stared at them. " are you two crazy last time he showed up a cadet and a member of a academy academy ships crow died" Astra said. She was genuinely unnerved for a moment.

" we should ether confront him witch given he's a master is a bad idea or go find one of are masters and advice them of the situation" Astra said. She know better then to take on a master. She also know that were ever that man showed up trouble followed.

She thought for a few more seconds. Atril was so nice how could she ever comment treason agents the jedi. It did not make sence. She shook her head there was no way of knowing if it was a vision or not.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Sol turned to Atril, "hey, I appreciate the support, but can you give me a minute please."

Atril nodded then gave a respectful bow. On that she turned and walked away.

Sol then turned to Astra, "okay something is bothering you. So if it is that guy over there, than lets go do something about it."

He was genuinely worried for her and that was evident in his voice.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
" no I'm fine Atril waght" Astra called after her.

She turned to glare at Sol only for her glare to disaper as she caught how Worried he was. " I saw sumthing earlier Atril she's is going to be charged with treason and killed, I didn't not want to alarm or upset her because visions of the future if that's what it was are not always true at least according to the instructors, and then the apperince of the Hooded man he is dangerous Sol evey time sumthing bad happens he shows up or was already around" Astra said finaly. She wanted to go find Atril and keep her out of danger now.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Sol nodded, "I told you, you had a gift," He said smiling.

Atril must not have heard the call through the loud crowd as she didn't return.

"Okay, so if this Hooded man is bad, then what do you want to do about it," Sol asked her.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra blinked " gift you call possibly predicting someone's death a gift?" Astra said. She was not at all thrilled of all the " gifts" jedi could have why was hers so tarifing.

" I don't know, Atril just said he was a master so it's not like we can just confront him and all the other masters here seam to trust him. So are best bet is probably to try and find out who he is"" she said quietly.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
A man walked up to the pair. He was small in build and had thin unkept hair, "hello," he said softly. "I am Blixer," said with an odd smile. "I watched your match with Atril Thel-Tanis," there was a hint of pride in his voice. "You have some cool moves."

Sol looked suspicious, "um...okay,"

Bkixer waved his hands, "no no its not like that. I am a Gladius fan boy. I watch all the numbers and events. I know talent when I see it."

He pulled out a data pad, "I just wanted your autograph." He placed a smile on his face and the data pad extended half way towards Sol.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra blinked already not thrilled. " I'm so sorry but we are kind Busy at the moment" Astra said sweetly. She was unsure about this man. She stepped infront of Sol.

" Sol we were headed back to ate instructors right" Astra said. She did not want to upset or hurt the man's fealing but right now she did not trust him.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Blixer frowned, "I am sorry. I don't mean to upset you, or offend you."

He bowed slightly as a show of respect, "please forgive me." He pulled his data pad back. "It's just a signature," he said offering the data pad for Astra. "You can check if you desire," he said showing her the data pad.

With Astra standing between them, it was now up to her to take the pad and hand it to Sol or to refuse the man's request.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra took the pad and studied it. " I'm sorry I'm a little on edge" she said gently. " ouch" she said startling and nearly dropping the pad . That thing is dangerous " she said handing it back and looking at her hand her finger had been cut. " That's great" she thought to herself.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Blixer bent down, "oh I am sorry. That silly thing," he said picking up the pad. "I thought I fixed that." He pulled out a cloth, "here, let me help you with that cut."

Sol gritted his teeth, "you know, I don't think you need anything more from us..." Sol was angry, "take a hike."

Blixer held up his hands, "okay okay." Taking his data pad the squarely man backed away till he turned and hated his departure.

"Some people," Sol said. He took her hand with care, "are you okay?"

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra nodded shaken by the event. " yah we should go tell someone about him" Asta said. She wanted out of there quickly

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Sol nodded, and helped her to her feet. "And we can use this as an excuse to see who is under the hood." He motioned her to follow him as he walked towards Lord Serrano and the Hooded man.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra followed reluctantly not really a fan of going near the hooded man. But she followed anyway. " Excuse us master Lord Sereno, there's some one here how probably should not be he's running around asking for autographs and handling people a broken deta pad. " She said when they got close.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
As the pair walked up to the two men speaking, Astra started to speak, as Sol had his own plans at uncovering who this man was that threatened his love. He pretended to trip and fell in to the back of the hooded Master. "Oh excuse me," he said ripping the hood of.

Master Palpatine turned around, "Oh goodness my boy," there was no sign that he was aware that Sol had planned his 'accident'

Though Astra caught Lord Serreno's eyes and she knew, he knew.

"Lord Serreno," a female voice spoke, "does your Academy always produce such clumsy Cadets?" A white haired woman said as she walked up.

"Princess Delphinium," Master Palpatine said softy, "the young man merely tripped.

Lord Serreno's face grew red with anger, "Crown Princess," he said with a scowl in his voice. "These two were just telling us of an intruder within the Gladiolus." He turned to face Astra, "Please continue my dear."

"Ah yes," Master Palpatine added, "please tell us of this intruder."

The three stood there waiting for Astra to speak.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra blinked and stared at Sole shocked. she turned to look at the princess. " Crown princess please forgive my friend Sol was upset by the insolent he probably was not watching where He was going, and did not intend to trip" she said bowing politely. then turned her attention to the men. she held her hand out to show them the cut on her finger. " He said his name was Blixer he approached Sol and I with a data pad clamming to be a fan of the Gladiolus and asked Sol to Sine it. I thought there was something off about the guy so i got between him and Sol and polity asked him to leave us alone. He kind contuse asking to i looked at the pad and got cut by it That's when Sol steeped in and told him to leave" She said

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Lord Serreno turned to the man next to him, "Master Palpatine," he said softly. "Your thoughts,"

He thought carefully, "I do sense a plot, but not one aimed at the Gladiolus or the Cadets." He turned to the Crown Princess, "isn't Baklid assisting with the security, this year."

She let off a huff, "we are," her eyes narrowed at Lord Serreno, "I believe we were volunteered for such efforts." Lord Serreno smiled, "I knew that your skills would be best served."

"Fine," she said then turned to Astra and Sol, "Can you describe this man."

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra blinked" how could this Blixer get in and what good dose cutting the cadets with a messed up deta pad do he targeted Sol" She said.

Astra thought for a moment " he was small with messy hair " Astra said. The look on her face was one of contemplation.

OOC: can Astra recall anything else about the man?

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
(OOC: Assuming that she also filled in all the details, that will be fine)

Princess Delphinium nodded, "Thank you youngling....."

"She is but a student at the Academy," Lord Serreno corrected.

"You know, Lord Serreno," Princess Delphinium said coldly, "I will personally report back should we locate this intruder." On that she turned, flipping her long white hair over her shoulder and walked away.

Sol stood next to Astra without realizing his hand on her shoulder. The moment of tension was slip by laughter from Master Palpatine.

"You know, Lord Serreno," he playfully said. "I don't think she likes you too much."

"I don't believe so," Lord Serreno added before turning back to the two children. "Thank you children for that opportunity," there was a pleasant smile on his face and in the tone of his voice. "Is there anything else," he asked.

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra shook her head. " No master" she said. She resisted the urge to put her hand over Sol's. Last thing they need was for the Masters to thing that there was sumthing going on between then.

The She blinked and looked at master Palatine. " Actually master Palatine have I met you befor you seem familiar. " Astra asked.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
He smiled and nodded, "I believe we met briefly on Olavan," His voice kind and his eyes showing a respect that she hadn't seen before in others. "You were in the kitchen with the other Students. I walked in," He smiled, "your team was so busy, I didn't make a fuss. I asked for a bottle and you handed it to me."

Lord Serreno nodded, "Master Palpatine is the Grand Master of the Olavan Academy and Warden of the Star Light Prison."

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra blinked that did not seam right " you have never been to Sereno academy Master?" She asked with out thinking. Then it hit her. " Star light prison where Lucho and Menashe were sent at lest that was what the rumors were" she said.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
"Oh yes my dear, many times," Master Palpatine said laughing. "They have this great restaurant on the edge of Lake No'iona."

"Master," Lord Serreno said with the utmost care, "that restaurant no longer exists. You have not been to Serreno in nearly a decade." Lord Serreno smiled softly, "though not that I haven't tried."

"Yes, yes," Palpatine dismissed as he waved his hand, "I know, I have been very busy." He bent closer to Astra, "still, the lake is there, and it makes for some wonderful, peaceful time."

He righted himself, "Why do you ask, My Dear?"

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
" i..um..I there is a man that where's clothing like yours and dose not show his face the instros don't question him. He always shows up when there is trouble. The last time I saw him a student from are academy along with a Crewman from the ship we were on died." She said quietly knowing better then to lie to a jedi master.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
There was clear shock in the old Master's face, "died..." he said in surprise. "Lord Serreno," he questioned.

Lord Serreno frowned, "she is speaking of the Somning Incident." Lord Serreno stated as a matter of fact. "She along with a few other students were exposed to toxic levels of coolant."

"Ah, yes," he said nodding. "I remember reading something about that while I was at Star Light. Wasn't the Captain found guilty of negligence."

Lord Serreno nodded, "he was."

"Lord Serreno," Palpatine said motioning to Astra, "clearly this young girl is still suffering from the side effects. What is your Academy doing for her."

Lord Serreno's eyes softened a bit, "we have brought in some of the best medical personal on world. Her roommate," there was a noticeable drop in tone as his face grew sad, "is suffering from long term effects." He turned to Astra, "Child, I will sign you up for medical evaluations upon returning to Serreno."

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra tensed " no Master that's not necessary i'm fine. Relay. I do have an unrelated question How do you tell if you have seen a vision in the force" she asked.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Master Palpatine stepped forward, "your health is a matter of importance, dear girl. Nothing in this entire galaxy is more important than that. Please do not resist having the medical teams back home look you over. We don't want to miss something that could cause you to hurt yourself." He turned and looked at Lord Serreno, "didn't one of the crewmembers take their own lives?"

Lord Serreno nodded, "I believe so." He said softly, "it was during the hearing."

Master Palpatine turned back to Astra, "please reconsider. As for your question. Force Visions are special, especially among those who are gifted at them." He smiled deeply, "Like you child."

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra steeped back away from Palpatine "Why would i hurt myself i have a great life and Good friends i have no reason to harm myself" she said. then looked to Lord sereno before telling them about what had happened in the vision. " I saw something a wile ago Sol and i were talking to Atril i saw her fighting a Jedi she had been accused of treason ageist the order then he killed her. I have not told her because I was not sure what i saw and i'm still not sure i don't want to scare her. But if it is the futcher would telling her mean she would be able to change it." she asked.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
Palpatine frowned but before he could speak, Lord Serreno spoke up, "I believe you have your answer child,"

Before Lord Serreno could finish, Palpatine spoke up, "please Lord Serreno. The girl is confused and hurting. We do not become angry at someone who lashes out when they are hurt. We strive to ease their pains and lessen their suffering."

Lord Serreno nodded, "of course Master."

"Child," Palpatine said softly, "please be at peace in your mind and in your heart." He paused a moment to ensure that she heeded his words. "you have a gift, this much is clear. No one can tell you how to use it. But it was said that such a gift helped Lord Hoth himself claim victory over the Darkness." He smiled once more, "rather you tell her or not, that is your choice. But, what if telling her puts her on this path you saw."

Astra Korraay — 06/08/2021
Astra stepped back further. well this was quit the mess she had gotten herself into she cast a glace at Sol. "I don't know...It was a vision?" she said quietly. She was well away of Lord Serreno's agitation. " I think Sol and i should go now Thank you Lord Serreno, Master Palpatine" she said quietly. "Im so dead" She thought as she cast a glance at Lord Serreno.

TheTraveler — 06/08/2021
With this years Gladiolus winding down, the exceptions were high on the battle between Atril Thel-Tanis and Kaylessa Krishan. And for the first time in decades, the Shribeh didn't win. The two female combatants tied in score! Though Elmyra Krishan didn't compete this year. This allowed Atril to share first place with Kaylessa.

But that wasn't the only surprising news. A male body was found in one of the trash compactors. He was I identified as Iolas Inaro, an Outer Rim Bounty Hunter. The marks left behind on the compactor door suggests that he, somehow, fell in to the compactor and became trapped. During the normal operation of the day, the Bounty Hunter was crushed to death. It was a tragic accident, though no one has been able to figure out what he was doing at the Gladiolus. Though for one female student from Serreno, the image in the media of Iolas sent chills down her spine.

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