THE LIFE AND DEATH OF DRAKE VANNLO

[Xzandar Vannlo]

OOC: Ok before I get started let me say that some of these chapters may be different then what I have posted in the RP section and if anyone has any questions, comments, or just wants to tell me what they think about my story then feel free to PM me. End of OOC.

Introduction:
Drake Vannlo is a jedi who came from Onderon. Drake was born to a family that had a lot of money but lost it all when they bet on the wrong person in an Onderon Championship Duel Match. Drake seemed to have faster reflexes than all the other kids and without anyone knowing or even knowing it himself he would show signs of being able to use the Force at the young age of 5. One day a Jedi Master by the name of Weslin Reos came to Onderon on a rescue mission to save a padawan who had gotten stranded on the planet, and found Drake and soon learnd that he was strong in the Force. After talking with Drake's parents it was decided that he would go to Coresant and face the Jedi Council to see if he would be traind as a jedi. He was told that he was to become a jedi and would be the padawan of Master Weslin Reos and would begin his training as soon as posible.

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Chapter 1

Drake stands in the council chambers watching his master.

"I think it is time for the boy to construct his own lightsaber. He has learnd much of weapon control in these past months," Weslin explains.

"Yes he needs to construct a lightsaber if he is to be a full member of the Jedi Order. But the council is more interested in the boys actions toward his parents so Drake could you please step forward?" Mace asks.

Weslin steps back and motions for Drake to step forward. Drake steps forward and the council members look at Yoda.

"No dark do I sence in him but forgotten about his parents he has not," Yoda says.

"Well at this point that is understandable since he has been here for less than a year. Master Reos send your padawan here tomarrow then he will take the test to find out what class he will be in," Mace says with his eyes fixed on Drake.

Both Drake and Weslin leave the council chambers and head for the training grounds. They train there for three hours before heading to the dormitory section of the academy.

The next morning Drake enters the council chambers alone and only sees Mace Windu waiting for him.

"You will take this test with only me here so it is easier for me to sence if you are telling me the truth," Mace says.

After what seemed to be an hour of questions and answers Mace finally spoke up.

"I have decided that you are best suited to be a Jedi Gardian. It was hard to place you and you would have been good in any class but..." but before Mace can finish his statment a wounded jedi runs through the door.

"Master Windu, jedi attack on Nar Shaddaa fight unav..." the jedi falls to the ground releasing a dieing gasp.

"Jedi attack on Nar Shaddaa?" Mace wonders as medical personel carry the dead jedi off toward the medical bay.

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Chapter 2

"Go to Nar Shaddaa you will, find the source of this threat you must," Yoda says to Weslin.

"But masters does the Council think it wise to send me alone?" Weslin asks.

"You wont be going alone you'll be occupanied by Qui-Gon and his padawan Obi-Wan, oh yes and you'll also be taking your padawan as well." Mace answers.

"But masters he isn't ready his Force abilities are to untamed," Weslin complains.

"Decided it will be a good learning experience the Council has," Yada says.

"Yes masters I will report to Nar Shaddaa imediatly," Weslin says as he leaves the room.

Weslin and Drake enter a ship where Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan await them. Weslin enters the piolet station and Drake takes a seat across from Obi-Wan.

"Hello I'm Obi-Wan Kenobi," Obi-Wan says extending his hand.

Drake shakes his hand then says,"I'm Drake Vannlo."

Drake and Obi-Wan talk for a while about the jedi and the Jedi Code. They talk about whatever they can to keep themselves entertained. Finally Qui-Gon comes to the back of the ship.

"We're just arriving at Nar Shaddaa," Qui-Gon says,"it shouldn't be long before we can find out what is going on out here."

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Chapter 3

"I sense to much danger here to let my padawan walk the surface,"Weslin says.

Weslin lets down the exit ramp as he moves to the back of they ship. To no surprise Obi-Wan and Drake wait for them outside the ship.

"Drake come here."Weslin commands.

Drake walks back onto the ship.

"I wan't you to stay here, and the reason for that is because this place is much to dangerous for you."Weslin says.

"And I want you to stay with him Obi-Wan."Qui-Gon commands.

"Yes master,"Obi-Wan says as he walks back onto the ship.

Weslin and Qui-Gon walk off leaving Obi-Wan in charge of the ship. It isn't long before they hear a sound outside.

"You stay here I'll check it out."Obi-Wan says.

Not listening to Obi-Wan Drake follows him off the ship. They find a little girl about four years old walking around alone. Obi-Wan walks up to the little girl.

"Who are you?"he asks.

"My name's Esa Taglin what's your's,"She answers.

"I'm Obi-Wan Kenobi and this is Drake Vannlo,"he answers as he points at Drake, "so where are your parents?"

"I don't know."she answers.

"Do you wan't us to help you find them."Obi-Wan asks.

"I guess if you want to."she answers.

The three of them head off toward the town.

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Chapter 4

Drake, Obi-Wan, and Esa enter a house and see a woman resting.

"Mom I'm home," Esa says.

The woman gets up and sees the two strangers behind her,"where is your father she asks?"

"I don't know, I just turned my back for one second and then he was gone," Esa answers.

"Well I'll have a talk with your father when he returns," Esa's mom says look back at Drake and Obi-Wan,"thank you for bringing her back. "

"It was no truble at all but we must be leaving," Obi- Wan says.

"You're a Jedi aren't you?" Esa's mom asks.

"Yes and our presance in the town may have already put the low profile our masters were trying to keep at risk, and that is why we must go," Obi-Wan replies.

Obi-Wan turns around and faces the door.

"Are you ok?" Esa asks with a puzzeled look.

"Drake you stay here," Obi-Wan says while walking outside.

Not listening to Obi-Wan Drake walks outside the house. They see a Dark Jedi who quickly grabs his lightsaber and gets into a battle stance. Obi-Wan grabs his saber and motions for Drake to stay back. They begin their battle strikes and slashes. It isn't long before two more lightsabers are heard. One of the sabers is stabed through the Dark Jedi. He falls to the ground dead.

"I thought we told you to stay with the ship," Weslin says.

"Yes but we found someone who needed our help," Obi-Wan replies.

"Well we should get back and tell the council what we found," Qui-Gon says.

They say goodby to Esa and her mother and head back to the ship. The walk back was tiring for Drake but he couldn't wait to start on his lightsaber upon returning to the academy.

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Chapter 5

The flight back to the academy was both long and boring for Drake. Though he knew the chance to build a lightsaber was right around the corner.

Weslin and Drake enter the Council chambers followed by Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan.

"Master Reos, Master Ginn we didn't expect you back so soon. Did everything go okay on Nar Shaddaa?" one of the Council members asks.

"We found a Dark Jedi, delt with him, and then thought it best to return and let the Council decide what to do next," Qui-Gon replies.

"Then the Council will decide what to do, but untill then you four should get some rest," another Council member says.

Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan leave the Council chambers. Weslin steps up and starts to speak but decides not to.

"Master Reos do you have something to say?" Mace asks.

"Yes, my padawan was told he could construct a lightsaber upon return from this mission," Weslin says.

"Send him here tomarrow then he can begin his lightsaber construction." Mace answers.

"Yes, Master Windu," Weslin says as him and Drake leave the room.

The next morning Drake is quick to wake up Master Reos and rush over to the Council chambers.

"It's good to see that you are up so early because lightsaber construction can take a long time. Anyway here are the parts and a blue crystal," Mace says.

Drake and Weslin leave the chamber and head over to a workbench. The construction seems to take forever because Drake wants to build the saber different than how his master is instructing him to, but Drake quickly finds himself closing the last panel. Standing up with saber in both hands he presses the button to ignite the blade but nothing happens. Sitting back down Drake quickly notices that the power cell wasn't properly placed. He fixes it easily and stands back up for another try. Pressing the button this time ignites the blue blade.

"Good job, you got it on the second try it took me three," Weslin says obviously happy with Drake's quickness in the lightsaber construction, "and now I think it is time you learnd how to use your lightsaber."

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Chapter 6

The now seven year old Drake Vannlo jumps into the air but doesn't go very high.

"Drake we have been over this you must let the Force flow through you," Weslin says.

Drake closes his eyes positions himself then jumps high into the air. As he lands someone begins to clap in the background. Drake opens his eyes and sees someone that looks about as old as Weslin and a bald kid who looks about a year older than Drake. Weslin begins talking whith the other master and Drake stands there waiting to get back to his training. The bald kid walks up to Drake.

"Hello I'm Evad Krinris," the boy says.

"And I'm Drake Vannlo," Drake says as the two of the shake hands.

The Master calls for Evad and the two of them walk off.

"Who was that Master?" Drake asks.

"That was an old friend his name is Master Brist Zucrew," Weslin replies.

"What an odd padawan I could barely sense the Force in him," Drake says.

"Well his padawan is almost deaf to the Force, it's there and it is enough to control, but he'll most likely rely on his saber more than the Force," Weslin says.

"Ok so now can we please get back to my training Master?" Drake asks.

"Yes, now the next thing I'll teach you is how to throw your lightsaber and have it return to you," Weslin says.