[center][h3]Ben Solo[/h3][/center] The wind tasseled his hair swiftly, its whistle fading into the west eddies shortly afterwards. Ben looked at Odette with a gentle smirk. He had to admit to himself that what she did was impressive, if not entirely mind boggling. Earlier, while she lifting the rock with the utmost concentration, he had nearly lost his marbles watching her. His lips had parted and his eyes were wide with wonderment. But of course, he couldn't let her see that. So he fixed his composure as soon as he caught himself gawking. Luke's calm words were more or less insane. If he hadn't just witnessed Odette doing it herself, he would had told him to quite joking with him. However, he had seen her. Seen the [i]Force [/i]in action. It was undeniably true now, every feeling, every ounce of strength that bubbled, every worrisome thought that his parents ever had about him... it was all... all justified. [center][I][b]He has too much, Vader in him...[/b][/I][/center] Wrapped in his dark earthen robes, Ben confidently strode forwards, his hands were holding his black sash tightly. [color=red][b]"If that's all I have to do I'll be done before you can say padawan,"[/b][/color] he boasted to himself. He shot looks towards an assuring Luke and smiling Odette. He rolled his shoulders and shook his hands of his anxiety. [color=red][I]Alright, Ben, easy peasy. All you have to do is make a giant rock float with your mind. How hard can that be?[/I][/color] The air on the planet blew harshly then just as quickly came to stale still. Ben let out a hollow breath as he eased his heart and sharpened his concentration. Zoning in on the boulder was... difficult. Trees and ants, the air even became obstructions. They were all linked to this ethereal power known as the Force. He saw branches that interwined with each and every thing else around him. At first he was hesitant. The young Solo took a long and drawn-out minute to admire the black and white concept. When he felt comfortable going on, he aimed towards the boulder and captured it in a mighty, powerful fist. Only, it wasn't his own. It was one much larger, a magical limb, an extension of his will that could do the impossible. He lifted his hand... and felt energy being sapped away instantly. Ben's breath lept than fell as a mass of exhaustion fell on his shoulders. [color=red][I]Why am I so tired? Odette seemed fine,[/I][/color] he thought. [color=red][I]Am I that weak? Come on, Ben, be better![/I][/color] As his emotions grew, a steady but slow stream of energy filled in the missing ponds. Slowly his left arm were rising into the air, he was pushing against a weight that felt like too much. He felt sweat falling down his face too. When he felt he knew he could lift no more, he opened his eyes and looked upon the stone boulder. Resting near the head of large tree, it float. Pieces of dirt trinkled down and hit the floor weakly. He smiled at the the height he had accomplished. absent-mindely he snapped his head towards Odette. [color=red][b]"Seems like I'll become a Jedi before you? Can you see thi-"[/b][/color] A moment of weakness swept over him like a fog and interrupted his gloating. His legs wobbled, buckled, than forced him kneel. Ben expected to here the loud, crackling boom of the boulder hitting sediment but he didn't. Instead he witnessed Luke's hand extend towards the boulder with ease. It seemed the aged man was effortlessly doing what it took all his strength just to accomplish. [color=yellow][b]"Exemplary, Ben. You have a massive amount of potential and a connection to the force unlike anything I've seen. But, you drew on emotions to lift this as high as you did. That is a dangerous thing to do. Tapping into dark feelings can be more dangerous than any lightsaber or Force power."[/b][/color] Ben shied away from his uncle's retorts, a scowl quickly forming on his face. [color=yellow][b]"...At least, that's what my old master would have said. You and Odette, from here on out you're my precious padawans. I'm going to teach you how to tap into the Force safely and Odette, your training is going to be getting even tougher from here on out."[/b][/color] Luke was quite for a short while. [color=yellow][b]"I just had a very pleaseant vision that involved the two of you. So here's the situation... two years. The both of you will be training for two years before I start seeking others like yourselves. This way you two can help me give the Jedi Order a rebirth."[/b][/color] Slowly, Luke lowered the rock onto the ground and lowered his arm to his side. Ben felt too tired to stand so he rolled onto his back and looked up at the sky, listening intently. [color=yellow][b]"Odette, your kindness and strength of heart will guide the new generation gently... Ben... You're fiery disposition and competiveness will give them something to strive towards. Together, the three of us will bring the Jedi Order back to the Republic. Your training starts today, right now... And Ben, enough resting. Your new life starts now as well."[/b][/color]