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Post by |[JK]| on Oct 28, 2005 23:53:59 GMT -5
OOC: I know I know. But this guy is not Force sencitive so he assumes that since Moroku is the Weapons master, he would be willing to fight. Its wrong, but even the Chancellor dosent understand Jedi.
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Post by AG on Oct 29, 2005 11:24:40 GMT -5
Riko considered Danse's question for some time, thinking of how to put it in words. Obviously, there was no way they could compromise between the two arguments. They were completely opposing each other. It was like trying to place a cube into a hole made to fit only spheres, but putting it into words wasn't the easiest thing and thought it out carefully before saying anything. This gave the Supreme Chancellor time to give the Jedi a speech of his own. Everyone in the open hut grew attentive to his words, his eyes fixed on him like the roots of plants clinging desperately to the ground below, taking in his words as if it were the nutrients vital to their green innards. Riko also listened carefully, but his eyes examined the other faces within the hut, looking at the expressions of the other Jedi here, all of which were staring intently at the Chancellor.
Riko smiled at Chancellor Rendor and looked at him after a moment. It was good to know that at last, the republic would be giving their full support to the Jedi, and even more comfroting to know that this man, after everything that happened in the past years, still believed there was a chance to bring peace back to the Galaxy. Riko hoped that would truly happen. He missed those days with all of his heart, missed the days when the edi were guardians of peace rather than warriors. To have leadership which was still hopeful lifted his heart greatly. When the Chancellor was finished, Riko looked around the room again to see if there were any other Jedi willing to speak and give their own opinions on this plan of attack, but none spoke. It was once again Riko's turn to talk. The great Jedi Master stood up so that he could be seen by everyone, his lean, muscular frame nearly visible underneath his brown tunic, but his face more expressive than any. Riko was truly greatful to the Chancellor for having pledged his support to them.
[glow=blue,2,000]Thank you Supreme Chancellor. I am glad to see that even in days as Dark as these, there is leadership which is still hopeful on the return of peace in the Repblic. Let me assure you, Supreme Chancellor, that as long as the Jedi exist, peace will always exist, and if put on the edge of a knife as it is now, the Jedi will give their lives to bring it back safe and sound. I am truly greatful that you will be giving us support in our final assault.[/glow] Riko then turned to Danse. The Jedi Master could remember her when she was a Padawan. He could imagine how she hadfelt when he had died. Danse had once been his Padawan, and Riko knew what it felt like to lose a Master. An image of his dying Master in his arms emerged from the darkest ponds of his memories, but Riko did not look at them. Now was not the time. Besides, he was back now, and Riko had to make the best of this chance he had been given now.
[glow=blue,2,000]Danse, I'm sorry to say that what Moroku is suggesting is the exact opposite thing to what most of us are. While Kross and many other Jedi have agreed to attack the True Sith after having learned of their weaknesses, Master Taiemo is suggesting not to attack at all, but to let the True Sith do all of the attacking. We cannot defend ourselves so simply and with the knowledge we could gain with Kross's and Caleb's teachings. We are being given a chance to finally push our enemies back once and for all. We cannot refuse this chance to any extent, Danse. I may be reluctant to do it myself, but we have no choice. I can't help but think I was brought back to life for this exact reason. I am a Master of Vaapad, and I can teach those who wish to learn from Kross to resist the temptation of the Dark Side. Only I can do it effectively in this day. Does anyone else besides Master Taiemo here disagree with this tactic?[/glow]
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Post by Sana <X> Vaerok on Oct 31, 2005 12:34:26 GMT -5
((Ok, hate to ignore that last remark but we gotta finish this. Sry AG))
IC: Sanariel Blueskies huffed and knew the entire room hung on edge. This was the time to decide the matter - when everything they knew was riding on it. His entire six foot five fram stood up as he addressed the entire gathering. He gestured and moved to interact personally as he spoke.
[glow=blue,2,300]Fellow Masters and Jedi brothers and sisters: We, as protectors and peace keepers of the Republic, have been thrust into a position of malcontempt once more. Truly it is unjust and disgracing to the Order, but it is our choice and character which dictate this path we all follow. I suggest we continue on this path by allowing some more advanced Masters and Knights and some more promising of the padawans to learn these techniques. Believe me...[/glow]
Sana's blue eyes shone as if he were dreaming of a different world, a different life... What he truly desired: A peaceful life of a civilian... though he kept these thoughts locked so no one could feel them.
[glow=blue,2,300]...I would want nothing more than to give away this power upon the end of this threat. My allegiance to these techniques is here today and gone tomorrow. I ask that we be of one mind and seek the safety of the Republic while not holding ourselves to this forlorn entity of strength. I vote we learn and fight. [/glow]
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Post by Halcyon on Oct 31, 2005 14:51:00 GMT -5
Roth nodded in agreement with Sana. This was something that had to be done. In this case Master Taiemo was wrong.
[glow=teal,2,300]I agree with Master Blueskies. I also wish to be one of those trained in this new technique.[/glow]
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Post by Talau on Oct 31, 2005 18:55:19 GMT -5
Tal stopped mid conversation with one of the wookies as she senced the debate...hopefully...coming to an end....
She huffed loudly and continued on her conversation. It was about time Sana decided to say something....and a second by Roth....maybe something would be decided soon.
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Post by CharmedOne on Nov 1, 2005 11:20:30 GMT -5
Wvwn though Danse felt that they should make a desicsion that had elements of both Masters...She decided to go with Riko...her former master...It was hard hearing of his death. They were connected through the force. Also she couldn't resest not learning a new fighting techique. I agree with Master Blueskies and Master Riko and who also like to learn these new tecniques...
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Post by .:[JeB]:. on Nov 3, 2005 14:20:41 GMT -5
OOC: Where can I come into this? (Sorry for my time away. . .It was much needed to get some personal things straightened out.)
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Post by Halcyon on Nov 3, 2005 16:50:20 GMT -5
OOC: You could just pull a Yoda and appear by holograph or just walk right in. You are the Grand Jedi Master after all.
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Post by Talau on Nov 3, 2005 17:33:14 GMT -5
((true that.....talk about being fashonably late.....j/p Jeb))
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Post by |[JK]| on Nov 5, 2005 22:08:23 GMT -5
((I'm gonna go ahead and end it, we have to press on the story line or lorthas will be ready to attack before we even kno what we are doing.)
'Then, my companions, it seems as if this Council has come to its goal. Now the choice will be left to the individual Jedi. I leave you with my word of advice, this war will only be as terrible as the weapons we bring to it. Arm yourselves correctly, and swift the battle will be. Though arrive with the wrong weapon and this war will only lengthen and worsen...' With that the Chancellor stood with the ending of the meeting, bowed, then left the room sighing with he relief of the weight of the eyes of the Jedi Master's removed.
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Post by SushiKnight on Nov 6, 2005 1:27:01 GMT -5
As the Chancellor left the makeshift council chambers, Ushii once again stepped forward.
"Masters, if I could beg your indulgence one last time, on a matter of slightly less urgancy.
"My padawan, Raztu Hart, came to me earlier today with the description of the most bizarre dream. As we Jedi rarely dream, and when we do, it is most often the Force trying to tell us something, I found it most curious.
"I find I do not have the wisdom to attempt to decipher this dream, but I hope that the collective wisdom of this Council might.
"I found it even more curious when another young Jedi, one Larkos Fultyre announced himself to be Raztu's brother.
"Perhaps Raztu should describe his dream to you?"
(OOC: I'll let you take it from here, Phoenix)
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Post by KRoSS on Nov 9, 2005 9:52:40 GMT -5
OOC: Kross is gonna talk with the voice for a bit,then afterward hes gonna say something to the council.
IC:How could this be happening? The galaxy was nearly on the brink of destruction and the Jedi seemed to still be fighting about whose "plan" was better. Kross couldn't understand it. Why didn't the older Jedi just tell everyone what they were going to do,instead of discussing it? And wasn't it obvious for them to see,that the only way to end this war,was to defeat Lorthias? Kross seemed to dwell on this more,as the Jedi seemingly came to an agreement,unknown by Kross. Without missing a beat,the voice showed up,hoping to egg Kross's disbelief on some more.
'Why are you still here? You know there never gonna help you. Its against there 'code'. If you hadn't changed Kross,you wouldn't even need there help to defeat Lorthias."
Kross replied. Apparently the voice hadn't heard he had gotten beat by Lorthias,even when he was at his strongest.
[glow=white,2,300][shadow=dark,left,300]"Ha! Shows how much you know. Lorthias easily defeated me,I was no match for his Nosferatu powers."[/shadow][/glow]
"Was he really no match for you? If I remember,Narhalus was the one that caused you to lose. What if,for some bizarre reason,you lost that fight on purpose?"
[glow=white,2,30][shadow=dark,left,300]" Thats absurd. Why would I want to lose a fight,and risk being killed? Now you really have lost your mind."[/glow][/shadow]
"Have I? You already knew about the curse,and don't tell me you didn't. At the time you knew there had been a few traitors among the Ninjaii,but you had no idea it was the whole clan itself. So you decided since Lorthias needed you alive,why not lose the fight and let him curse the Ninjaii and Nosferatu? That way the ones that are cursed you could kill later,and the ones who resist would surely be killed by Lorthias. Come now,isn't that the reason why you haven't gone to save your precious 'brethren'? This way no one knows any different,you rebuild the Order and everyone thinks your a hero,while simultaneously starting an alliance with the Jedi. Before you know it,you'll have the Jedi doing everything you say,and in the end whose to stop you? Besides Kross,we both know your a master of the art of deception,so much so that you would even deceive yourself in order to accomplish your goals..."
Kross couldn't believe what he was hearing,and the worst part of it all was that it actually made sense! Had he subconsciously thought all of this out? For the first time,Kross was beginning to actually listen,and maybe even trust this voice. Trying to change the subject Kross thought of something else.
[glow=white,2,300][shadow=dark,left,300]"...Tell me voice,do you have a name? And why is it that you wish to torment me with these...Assumptions?"[/shadow][/glow]
"Because Kross,I'm the only one that cares. In fact i'm the only one that has EVER cared. My name? I was once called 'Titus',I think that should work well for now. Well enough about us,I think its time you told your 'friends',that you are leaving now with whoever wishes to be trained."
Kross began to focus once more on his tasks at hand, he began to stand to his feet. It was time to leave this place,and the time for talk was over. It was now the time for action.
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Post by KRoSS on Nov 10, 2005 9:29:26 GMT -5
OOC: I was gonna have Kross give this long speech about acting,instead of just talking but that would be totally out of character for him I think. So instead hes basically gonna get up and leave...Sorta.
IC:Kross stood to his feet,and looked around the room. Looking in the eyes of every person there. He then began to speak,slowly.
[glow=white,2,300][shadow=dark,left,300]I feel as if coming here,has perhaps,made some of you turn away from your codes,and pathway.[/shadow][/glow]
Kross paused for some reason before continuing.
[glow=white,2,300][shadow=dark,left,300]I also think I have overstayed my welcome, and I will now take my leave. If any Jedi feel that they would like to help me,please feel free to do so. If not,there shall be no hard feelings. Once again Jedi I thank you for hearing...[/shadow][/glow]
Kross stopped suddenly in the middle of his sentence,he had been walking toward the entrance of the hut,making his way out when without notice he seemingly stopped moving. A look of great agony and pain came over him, as Kross slowly fell to his knees and began to clench his chest. Gasping for air,he let out a yell. Sweat was running down his face,as the room seemed to begin to spin around him.
[glow=white,2,300][shadow=dark,left,300]Aughhh!!![/shadow][/glow]
Kross looked around for someone to help him,but it seemed as if he were alone. For some reason he then looked up,and very weakly uttered something once more.
[glow=white,2,300][shadow=dark,left,300]Is...This...What you meant by...Consequences?[/shadow][/glow]
Kross's pupils seemed to have gotten twice there size,as he looked around the room once more. He grabbed his chest harder,then suddenly,he stopped,and his eyes seemed to close. Then without warning, Kross's body slumped to the ground, unconscious...
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Post by AG on Nov 10, 2005 10:07:30 GMT -5
Riko listened as the others came to their conclusions. He was glad to see that most in the Council agreed to the course of action Kross suggested, and it was time to carry out the plan. As the Chancellor left, Kross spoke before Riko could even reply to the Chancellor's final speech. This meeting couldn't have gone any better. In addition to the Republic army's support, the Jedi agreed with Riko and Kross. The only thing they had to wait for now was Caleb. Once he arrived, everything would come to a good ending and the galaxy would finally be at peace. But when Kross spoke, a frown came upon Riko's face. It was true. The Jedi had to turn away from the path of light, however little that could be, but they had no choice.
[glow=blue,2,000]There is no reason to believe so, Kross. You are now our ally. You are welcome to stay until you deem fit. For us, you can stay as long as you wish, and I hope our alliance will be permanent.[/glow]
As soon as Riko stopped speaking, Kross dropped to his knees, clutching his chest and screaming in pain. Riko was the first to spring to his feet, like a frog leaping from a leaf after hours of sitting, flipping in the air and spinning anticlockwise 180º to face Kross, his back to the entrance and the Wookiees guarding the entrance. Their attention had turned to Kross as they heard him screaming, but Riko was already there before they could as much as turn their heads. Riko was about to ask if he was alright when he heard Kross mutter something.
[glow=white,2,300][shadow=dark,left,300]Is...This...What you meant by...Consequences?[/shadow][/glow]
Riko didn't know what he was talking about, but questions would come later. Riko's first priority was to take Kross to the medical center. They would need his help.
[glow=blue,2,000]Come on, my friend. I'll take you to the medical center. The healers and medics will take care of you there.[/glow]
Riko's body was strong thanks to his training and his background with Vaapad, and lifting Kross to place him over his shoulders came easy. His shoulders burned with oxygen as the load fell upon them, but it was nothing. His Master had trained him with worse. Without any hesitation, Riko walked quickly to the medical hut. Sanariel would probably carry out the rest of the meeting.
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Post by CharmedOne on Nov 10, 2005 11:07:02 GMT -5
Dasne sent a silent message to Riko asking if he need help healing Kross, since that was her strongest focre power he might need her help. If not she would sit in on the rest of the meeting.
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Post by Phoenix on Nov 16, 2005 16:21:15 GMT -5
Raztu noticed his summoning over the speakers planted around the camp and prepared himself for the meeting with the council members. For the first time since he had arrived at the jedi temple on coruscant he was nervous, only rarely did he ever get the chance to talk to a council member but now to be talking to them all at once, he didn't know what to say. He stepped out of his hut, raised his hood over his head and pulled his robes together to keep warm against the night chill that crawled over his spine. The stars were sparkling in the darkness and he felt as if they were trying to speak to him, trying to inform him off his past for the starts were the guardians of the Universe, all of them witnesses to great titanic battles between the force sensitive groups and the great wars that had raged in the past. They had seen the destruction of the Republic and the rise of the first galactic Empire, they had viewed the resurrection of the jedi order by Luke Skywalker and now they kept watch over him and everyone else, recording history as it crept along through the ages. Only they knew what really happened but he wasn't wise enough to commune with them, he was still young. He felt so frustrated even with the arrival of his brother they still hadn't had time to talk... patience, yes patience as master Ushii had taught him, he must perservere and be faithful in the wisdom of the council only then would he find what he had been searching for all his life.
Raztu climbed the towering trees further up the mountains and soon found himself outside the council doors. Two clone troopers stood guard by the doors with their heavy fusil rifles positioned perfectly across their chest plates. Raztu revealed his face, fiddled around in his pocket and handed one of them his ID chip. The trooper examined the inscriptions on the side of the chip and after a few seconds handed it back to him and nodded confirming his access to the council chamber. Raztu bowed and entered through the doors. Suddenly a wave of emotion crashed down on him as he paced foward, he couldn't help but keep his head down and bow as he stopped in the center of the room.
"What am I doing, I must face them properly" he thought
Raztu aligned his sight with the masters and began his explanation.
"Masters I am honoured that you have granted me access to your chamber, my only wish is to share my dreams with you so that perhaps I might find out why these dreams keep reoccuring" he stopped and inhaled "I believe it has something to do with my choldhood for I find myself inside a cot as a baby with my parents beside me, they then leave the room and I see the face of Larkos who has admitted to being my brother. I then hear a loud shriek from downstairs and Larkos dashes off to leave me alone in the room. A few seconds pass before a dark figure emerged in the darkside enters and gazes at me with his snake like eyes. He then grabs me and I black out. I awake to find myself in the grasp of the dark figure but the enviroment has changed, he has brought me to Tatooine where I was found by the tuskens. The figure slowly raps me up in a cloth and lowers me onto the sand. I catch a glimpse of his face before he disappears and the dream ends" Raztu felt as if he had explained enough so he merely stood there and waited for the council's reply.
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Post by AG on Dec 25, 2005 1:09:22 GMT -5
Listening to his brother's words attentively, like a student in class learning an important lesson, Larkos remembered his meeting with Gaia, all that she had said about Raztu and how they had become separated. Raztu's story made perfect sense, and Larkos knew who the dark figure Raztu was referring to was. Nevertheless, he remained silent, thinking it was best for the Jedi Masters to understand. It wasn't his place to interefere or interrupt the meeting, so he remained silent as a stone, but it was clear that Larkos knew something by looking at him. There was not a hint of thought in him. He knew the very thing the other Masters, and Raztu for that matter, did not.
Likewise, Moroku listened to Raztu's story with great interest. He did not knoew where to place all the pieces of the puzzle now placed before him. Larkos and Raztu are brothers. They look nothing like each other, but in the Force, there is a powerful connection between them, a connection sown with blood. The Jedi Master was sure that had one died without ever knowing the other, that remaining brother would be affected by his death through the Force somehow. That would not have been the first time. The first thing he wondered about was the identity of the dark digure Raztu spoke of. It could have been anyone, but MOroku was certain it was a Sith Lord, or anyone well trained in the Dark Side of the Force. Narhalus couldn't have been. He had turned to the Dark Side shortly before Moroku joined the Order for the first time. Lorthias was inprisoned within his church at the time considering he had returned very recently. Darth Syrus and Darth Kross had been planning their battles against the Jedi at the time. It had to be one of their warriors. Moroku was beginning to raise his head to speak to the Jedi when Riko held his hand up to stop the others from revealing their theories.
Of course, Riko Fultyre had noticed Larkos's unthinking expression, and sensed that perhaps the boty knew something. Larkos seemed to be only waiting for the Jedi to a conclusion of their own, and if asked, maybe he would reveal the secrets of Raztu's past.
[glow=blue,2,000]Larkos, do you have something to say about this?[/glow]
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Post by AG on Dec 26, 2005 0:55:55 GMT -5
Bewildered by Riko's request for him to explain, Larkos stood silently for a few seconds. Riko may have been his Master, but fill members of the Jedi Council in, the most powerful Jedi of the Order, with knowledge only he held was overhelming. It made him feel one step ahead of them, more powerful than them in some way. Somehow, he enjoyed that feeling of power and greater knowledge. Now Larkos knew he wanted to train hard. He wanted to gain more power, and make that grand feelings permanent. It was his will. For now, he obeyed Riko. He was his Master and his cousin, and he had great respect for him.
[glow=navy,2,000]The dark figure he refers to was a Sith Lord named Tobias Kaston, whose brother was Darth Skurai. When you were young, Raztu, he took you away from our family and erased all our memories using the Dark Side of the Force. He erased all our memories of your existance, and your memories of ours. We were barely one year old at the time. He wanted revenge for his own brother's death. He left you for dead on Tatooine, but you were found on the plains of Bao Dûr. To the sand people, that was a sacred land, and instead of thinking of you as lunch, they thought you were a gift of their gods. In that respect, you were fortunate.[/glow]
With that, Larkos finished, and let the other Jedi in the Council room debate on the information now given to them.
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