Once Burnt (Teka Kenobi - Closed)

[Vega Van Derveld]

( Those who make mistakes blame themselves and close their hearts. It's impossible to fix the mistake. Men can't return to the past. That's why they drink. Drunks, lushes, sliding alcohol down their throat to dilute the memories that can't be denied. And they question their drained glasses, "Am I wrong?" "Was I wrong?" )

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:: The wind was brisk and blew through the forest with a loathesome howl which mortified the animals of the parts. The branches of the clasping, clawing trees hung overhead, reaching to some unknown destination with talon like fingers.

If a Jedi dies in the woods, will anyone miss him..

Vega stood silent in the middle of the forest. To the right, possibly 20 foot away, was landed the Praetor Fenix. The Sith looked on with belated breath at the surrounding area, awaiting his foe. Within his hand was the saber hilt of Teka Kenobi's lightsaber, which had he aqquired under rather untoward sercumstances in a previous battle. Now, by order of his master he was to battle the Jedi once again, and claim the saber rightfully, spilling the blood of Kenobi in the process. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

OOC: sorry for the short delay Vega :)

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega didn't lock eye sight with the Jedi, but his voice travelled straight to Tekas mind, clear, crisp and full of vivacity.

That she does. And today we shall see if we can say the same of you, Kenobi..

Vega removed the steely hilt of Tekas saber from his robes. Holding it into the light he gave a toothy grin from beneath his hood, watching as the light reflected against the saber hilt.

Pax. Peace. Now reflecting lux. light. But this... 'peace' shall not be one of good and moralistic value from now on, Kenobi. This peace shall be the inner gratification I receive what I successfully pummel your body into a bloody pulp.

The bright blue blade of Pax erupted into view, shooting out with a power that it had not been given the ability to use before. Now it was the tool of the darkside.

Have at you, Teka..

The cerulean blade hummed loudly as it spun through the air, following Vegas movements.

Let us begin.

The Sith Knight serged forward, sprinting through the trees towards Teka, robes violently flapping into the air behind him. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

***Teka watched for a second and then followed Vega's example. He ran forward and in a amtter of second they met each going past each other and only their sabres conecting. Vega flipped over the rolling Teka both with their sabres ready to cause damage to the other.

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Lux and Pax crashed in a fury of cyan as Vega twisted his body around sideways, pivoting past Kenobi. Teka followed his lead and the two began an intricate dance of war and peace.

I think you mistaken, it was you who had the lucky escape previously, fool..

The sabers clashed repeatedly causing loud fizzling static noise to echo through the whole of the forest. From a distance it would have looked like no more than a fireworks display of some sort was taking place, but up close, there were no fireworks in sight. Only the dancing flickers of heat caused by the connection of the combatants weapons.

The Knight flipped with a dark grace over the Padawan, landing firmly in the moss as his saber dragged backwards up towards Teka's left hip. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

***With his sabre currently off balance to the right Teka had no choice but to shuffle sideways and face the pain from the strike. The blue sabre sliced up through a thin layer of skin by his shoulder. It was a minor injury and Teka came back with a trip the was avioded by jumping. Whilst Vega was in the air Teka leant on his left foot and kicked straight for Vega's waist***

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: He lost his footing for a moment, stumbling back a few steps before regaining his stance. With an art perfected only by years of training Vega stood low to the ground in a stance which he had used as a matador in his younger years. His saber was has horizontally out infront of his body as he waited a moment, a piercing glare set upon Teka.

With a ripple of power he sent the Jedi back a little with a force push, giving him just enough leeway and time to run into a blaze of saber strikes. White and blue, again, over and over until the pattern was broken. Vega sprung to life and shot up into a tree above Teka. The branches shook and rustled about for a few moments. Then, without warning, Vega swung down into view, lached onto the branch with one hand as he booted Teka in the face hard. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

***The boot was blocked only by the face of Teka who flew backwards through the air. As he landed he hit his head on the root of a large tree. He rolled to the side vaguely aware of where he was. Touching the back of his head he found he was bleeding. Lying on his back he saw somthing in the air and rolled out of the way not wanting to have proper face contact. The knee of Vega crashed to the ground beside the tree root. Teka attempted to get up out of the small muddy stream. Clearing his mind and numing his pains he did so avoiding the tip of Pax. Getting up he swifly brought his sabre to a collision course with Vega's head but it was intercepted by the blue sabre. Gradually they moved backwards down the stream the two, who to any spectator that didn't know them, might well have looked like two sith battling it out. They came to a rocky fall where the water fell about one metre before crashing down and joining the main river about hald a kilometre away. Backflipping Teka dissapeared down the fall and unknown to Vega had clung onto a rock and entered a small darkcave he dis-ignighted his sabre and moved to the back of the cave sensing no danger as of yet. He waited for Vega to either find him or leave, and he didn't think the second one would be very likey. Kneeling at the back of the cave Teka worked on his wounds healing them gradually...*

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega watched as the injured Teka dissapeared beyond the small vertical drop. Peering down over the edge Vega could see nothing but water passing by. He knelt down at the edge. He could feel Tekas presence nearby, but where was the little Jedi hiding? Upon further inspection of the drop Vega could see a small out-hanging stained with fresh blood.

You can run but you can't hide..

Slipping (un)comfortably down over the edge Vega dropped down to the rock, just grasping onto it as his feet dangled into the enterance of an opening in the rock face.

No more hide and seek now, though..

In a quick movement he dropped into the cave, Pax still ignited. He did not attempt to hide, for if that had been the case he would have thumbed the saber off. No, instead he began to walk slowly, deeper into the cave until... yes... he caught sight of something. ::

Kenobi..

[Teka Kenobi]

***Looking up Teka saw blue blade getting closer. On came one end of Lux and the Jedi walked forward. He ducked as a sabre swooshed past his head and he jumped up with a swipe of his own. Being blocked, prarried and defended the Jedi never gave up until at last he caught Vega with a boot to the gut sending him back a few metres. Teka ran forwards tackling Vega and unignighting his sabre. Both fell out into the open air watching the world rise up to them, making them hit the water. The freezing water covered both of them as they were rushed past down the river....

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: The icey water covered them both, washing cleanly over both of their heads repeated. Vega rose up out of the water, clinging onto Teka as the crashed down the river, bashing into rocks. Pushing down upon the Jedi's head Vega tried to hold him under water.

FOOL!

Looking up ahead Vega could see an end to the stream. And end that leaded downwards in a pitfall. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

*** Underwater Teka too could see the end of the stream where it just seemed to disappear. He assumed the worse and tried to hold on to a large rock underwater. He sliped and got a smaller rock instead. He came up and hit Vega over the head with it to get a breath. Down the river both went. In a mad scramble Teka took off his cloak so he could if the need arrises swim below. Digging his toes into the bottom of the river Teka dragged thhe wet mud slowing him. He watched as Vega went in front and then slipped and carried on at the pace of the river. They could now see some of what was below as they got nearer. The river was coming to an end. The plumit was literally metres away now...***

OOC: We're going down a waterfall!!! Yay!!! :lol:

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vegas drenched robes stuck to his body as he grasped at the end of the water fall, hanging on for dear-life as the water rushed over his body, the moment trying to pull him down. He growled a gurgled growl as he dug his elbows into the dirt which lay on the bed of the river.

This is all of your doing, Jedi.. you shall suffer even more for this.

Vega watched with belated breath as Kenobi shot past him, dropping down into the basin below to who knows what. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

***Teka was about to go over. He could see Vega holding on. This would not do. As he went over the edge a ha\nd went up and Teka made a quick hard force pull before falling to the depths below.***

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega flipped up from the water, aided by the force push as he crashed down upon the dank mossy banks of the river side.

Garrggh... KENOBI!

Sprinting to the edge of the drop Vega looked down, eyes darting around the area.

SHOW YOURSELF!

Viciously whipping Pax from his robes, Vega ignited the blue blade and growled lowly, eyes scanning the area for signs of life. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

***Falling at an increadible speed the Jedi put his body into a straight position head first, with his arms infront of him. His trousers (pants) flapped with the resistance of air and he soared downwards into the cold wet desert od water.

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega pulled the ribbon which held his hair back out of its place, then yanked it tightly back to its previous position, holding his hair back tightly as he began to sprint to the 'cliff' edge.

With a burst of energy he sprung into the air and hung their for a moment before plunging down into the ice cold water. He would follow Kenobi. There was no escape. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

***Coming up to the surace Teka gave one last kick and let out a long breath of air. Again he started to breath and he shook his head from side to side. Something made him look up. He sensed danger. A black 'demon' flew off the side of the cliff past thhe waterfall. It was Vega. He turned and swam as fast as he could using the force to aid him. He got to a sandy bank not too far away. He walked up the bank dripping. He turned to see the black sith geting out of the water. Teka ignighted his sabre and it made a few sharp noises as drips fell on to the blade.

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega grabbed Tekas foot, cutting short the momentum of flight as he threw the Jedi down to the ground. With a quick defense, Vega span Pax into grip and ignited its blue blade. Gripping it in his right hand he rose his free hand into the air, gesturing for Teka to come to him with one finger.

I do not make mistakes..

Ki energy appeared momentarily upon his finger tips before dispating as Vega brought his left hand to hold Pax, ready to defend the oncoming Jedi Padawan.

That's the spirit! growled Vega as Teka lunged forward with a swipe-blow. It, however, was knocked back as Vega parried it with a one-handed swipe, bringing his free hand to lock around Tekas wrist. Sand was tossed into the air as Vega yanked Teka forward and brought his own right leg high into the air. Pivoting a little, he brought the back of his heel against Tekas left elbow.

CRACK

A sly grin appeared over Vegas face as he jumped backwards, knocking Teka a few paces back. When he spoke, his words were layden with sarcasm. ::

Oops.. I think I heard something snap.

[Teka Kenobi]

*Teka screamed out in pain for a second and quickly used the force to sooth the injury. There was nothing he could do about it right now. He pushed his feet forward causing him to move backwards across the sand. His sabre cackled a bit as it touched with the sand and reaching a small mound he got to his feet. He looked up to see the sith dripping wet grinning at him. If Teka was a sith he would have charged at the man no-doubtedly killing himself. But he wasn't like that. He was against it and he would not let himself do that. Not taking his eyes of the sith Teka stood. He would rise above the easy path and continue down the path of the Jedi. Slowly he got into a defensive poition. Calming his mind he waits for the next strike.*

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega laughed quietly, his soaking wet hair and robes sticking to his body tightly as if held there by some invisible force.

Heh heh heh..

Moving quietly forward he managed to maintain his balance very easily as he spun onto one foot, pivoting to bring his saber diagonally down towards Teka. The Jedi rose his saber to parry and the two struggled for a moment, twisting their bodies and weapons to defend. Taking advantage of Tekas previously aqquired wound, Vega leap up into the air, scissor kicking the Jedi back into the caves moss covered wall. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

*Teka flew back and hit the wall making a small ehcoing 'thud'. Hitting the wall he snaped his head back again onto a hard suface. He clutched his arm as it hit the wall also and stared at the Sith. Side stepping along the wall he used the force to again stop the pain and jumped up striking the Sith with a fist.*

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega laughed lightly as he brought his left hand up in natural reflex to parry Tekas fist to the side. The Jedi threw another punch. This time, Vega did not defend the attack, he instead knocked the Jedi back against the cave wall, he himself lurching forward as he thrust a knee up into Tekas gut, saber coming down to his right shoulder. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

**Doubling over as the knee came into his chest he sensed the savbre and extended his right leg causing him to jump left slighty, avoiding the sabre strike. Quickly he got up and started hoblling to get out of the cave. Without looking he stoood up straight and spun rtound stil grasping onto his sabre to stop an almost certain 'deatrh strike'. He backed up nearing the entrance of the cave. Vega's face was clear now and he could see the sith was wearing out. How long would it take to stop him?**

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega watched as Teka edged to the back of the cave, nearing further closer to the drop into the river.

As I have said before.. rasped Vega, twisting the blue blade of Pax in a swift patten, You may run from me, be I will find you everytime.. and I will destroy you.

Lunging forward violently Vega swiped at Tekas left leg, causing him to edge to the side, blocking the attack. Again, dodging and ducking from side to side Vega continued an all out offensive against Teka, taking him from the flank with a head kick which knocked him back against the wall of the cave.

Night night..

The Knight lached his whole hand over the Padawans face and slammed his skull back against the wall of the cave, sending a sprig of blood splashing against the stone. ::

[Teka Kenobi]

::Images flickered. He saw his homeplanet. Kail. The ranges. His mother. His Father?...Siblings? Pain, death, suffering. Vega, Sith, TSE.

It went.
All he could see was white.
Nothing more.
He was aware that he would most probably not remember this and shut his eyes.

He was out.::

***The Sith slowly released his grasp and Teka fell out of the indent and to the ground. He was in a bad position. The Sith knew that. Teka new that. Maybe somewhere in his dream world he was healing his wounds. Planning against Vega. Maybe he would wake up in a few seconds and batter the &^%* out of Vega.

No.

This would not happen.

Not today anyway...***

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega looked down at Tekas limp body lying on the bank of the river. He was motionless and seemed to be out cold. The Sith once again seemed to glide in the air as he dropped down out of the small cavern to land beside Teka.

With Pax disignited, Vega kicked Tekas body. He made no noise. No sound at all.

..Hmm..

Kneeling down by the Jedi, Vega grinned manically. He wasn't physically able to resist, Vega was not in control.

Hefting the rather light body onto his shoulder, Vega groaned as he looked around to see which way his ship was. Now, now all he needed was to get back to TSE with Teka still unaware of what was going on... ::