Several years passed and our academy days were nearing the end. As most of us got through them and were able to master various subjects.
(Kew'ilaä POV): During these years, I explored both sides of the force. The darker side of the force was not encouraged by the teachers. But, at the same time you could ask them questions if you have any doubts and they would help you wherever they can. I tested my abilities on dummies, droids and animals.
Apparently, I was able to master any force abilities as long as I had a basic understanding of the way it worked. I was able to learn force choke from Jaraen. One night, there was bad weather and I saw lightning striking down from the skies. This inspired me to learn how to control lightning. At first it was odd, but in a few weeks I was able to use force lightning.
Another time I tried to find the energy that keeps beings alive. I experimented on some animals and discovered that I was able to drain the force out of them and provide the energy to the other animal. I was not sure what it did exactly, but we will discover it with time.
(Kanitsae's POV): Brother Kew'ilaä seems to be more distant as of late and he keeps experimenting on these poor animals. I need to talk to him about this, as it is not okay to treat other lifeforms in such a way.
As I approached my brother's secret room, I knocked on the door and asked if I can come in. He replied with a simple "K". It seems that he is fully focused and busy. As I entered the room, I saw all the lifeless bodies of the animals. This shocked me to my core, I felt my stomach turn. I got outside quickly and threw up all that I had this morning.
I yelled at him from the outside "Brother what do you think.. blegh.... you are doing!" "Do you ...blegh... think that this is normal?!", "YOU are such a DESPICABLE ..blegh... person!" Do you not care about the well-...blegh...being of these animals?!", "Do you not understand...blegh... the temple's teachings that all lifeforms ...blegh... are precious?!". But I just received one response "Just finish throwing up first before talking. I cannot understand what you are saying." I was so angry with my brother, he keeps exploring the wrong paths. *Sigh* if only I did not promise him that I would keep his work a secret.. He made me promise that I would not report his work to the temple, otherwise I would not be able to visit him.
(Jaraen's POV): As I arrived at my rival/brother's secret room. I saw our little sister standing outside. It was weird she was bent over and kept yelling at Kew'ilaä. Then I noticed the vomit on the ground. I almost barfed myself, but luckily I managed to keep it inside. I asked my sister what happened. She explained to me that he was experimenting on animals and that there were countless dead animals inside.
At that time Kew'ilaä came outside of the room. I noticed a small creature on his shoulder. I asked him "Kew'ilaä what is that thing on your shoulder?". He explained that he was using the force on these animals. During these experiments, he discovered that the energy inside these animals could be transferred and that is exactly what he did. As a result, our brother managed to create a new lifeform, which is the creature we saw on his shoulder.
*A few days went by*
(Kew'ilaä's POV): During our days at the academy, I noticed that we each excelled in specific fields. My sister Kanitsae has the potential to be a negotiator and diplomat as she has the ability to soothe anyone and resolve conflicts through her words and her force abilities. Something happened between us, but I will get to that later.
My brother Jaraen is an excellent fighter and has a strategic mind. He beats everyone at Holochess in the academy, even the older knights and teachers, but I am still the exception to his frustration. We were able to bond over these past few years. Our relationship shifted from only a brotherly bond to a rivalry of sorts. I have to admit that it is mostly a rivalry from his side than mine.
As for my own abilities, I have to say that I do not specifically excel at anything. However, I do find all subjects interesting and I am the best in class. My teachers each recommended their own field of expertise to me and told me that it would be a shame to let my talents go to waste if I did not explore them further. In contrast to their excitement, I need to be realistic. My time is only limited and I should not focus on all subjects at the same time. Although my race is known for living a very long time. It is not known how long exactly, but it should be at least several millennia.
I decided that I will focus on a few subjects at first and expand my scope over the years. My main area of expertise would be combat and diplomatic related as the current assignments for the Jedi was mostly resolving disputes through diplomacy, exploring the force through the universe, safeguarding the temples and guiding the younger generation.
My master told me that I should explore the universe and assist the republic in solving the disputes. As it will help me develop my own view. I told her that I will follow her advice. Master Sequoia reassured me that I will always have a place to call home at the temples. She told me that if I have any questions or things that I could not resolve myself, I could come to her for guidance. She did mention that no one has all the answers, but I could consult the force as I have one of the strongest connections she has ever seen.
We all received our first assignments. Mine was to go to Coruscant to explore the current state of the planets as rumours of a civil war between two native species is going around. I was excited as it is my first time going outside of the temple. At the same time, I keep recalling that I was not originally from the temple and I kept wondering where I was from and what happened to my parents.
As I walked through the halls of the academy, I heard whispers of Jedi being ambushed and killed. No one knew who was behind these attacks and the reason. After my assignment I will look into it as well to protect my fellow Jedi.
My freedom to go explore the universe is finally starting.
*Father can you hear me....*