“Nothing is more terrifying than fearlessness.”
― Cornelia Funke

I really hope she's okay... Fluttershy wondered, silently petting her Bunny Angel in her quarters. During their meeting with their new Master, all of the five Padawan's things were moved into their respective rooms, including their pets. Each one of the animals had their own uniqueness to it, but Angel? Well... "Ouch!" Angel bit down on the cream skinned girl's hand. "Angel Bunny! How many times did I tell you I was sorry?" She gave a stern look at the fluffy devil, only to have him scoff. That was a fatal mistake on his part, because Fluttershy had a power over animals like no other. With what most have called the "Stare", she has calmed all manner of beasts in an instant, and almost instilled a sort of fear into them. The Jedi Council thought it was tied to her abilities as a Jedi, but her control over the Force was not high enough to even come close to that sort of power. In fact, all she had been able to do successfully was slightly wobble a rock. Only when afraid was she able to control her power effectively, a practice shunned by the Order. Her pet bunny was no exception to the rules, and as a result scurried to his owner's hand and nudged it in apology.

Realizing what she had done, she groaned. "I can't believe I did it again! I'm sorry Angel. Could you ever forgive me?" Nodding, the bunny chittered in what could be considered a "Yes", but honestly it was anyone's guess. Pointing to his mouth sent the message more clearly.

"Oh of course I'll give you something to eat!" She giggled.

A few more moments of silence went on after that, save for Angel happily nibbling on his carrot on her lap. It was unnerving, like the calm before a storm. Suddenly, her chamber doors slid open, causing a leap of panic from Fluttershy to send her behind the couch she was resting on. "W-who's there?!"

"Fluttershy? Ma'am?" A helmeted Clone Trooper spoke into the room before him. His armor was a generic white, and the notoriously recognizable matching helmet was currently off. To him, the room looked similar to the barracks, only converted for one person instead of several. As for the décor, it was peaceful. It had brown shag rugs, and cream yellow walls accented with pink butterflies near the trim. A few tables here and there. The bedroom was sealed off from the rest of the room.

Slowly, the shy girl emerged from her hiding spot, still shaking. "Y-yes? W-what is it?"

"Your presence is requested at the debriefing room. Follow me." Still trembling, she did as instructed and followed the Clone through the halls, and to the room that Twilight had her and her fellow Jedi in before she departed. Pinkie, Rainbow, Applejack, and Rarity were already seated around the Holotable, waiting for this meeting to begin. It looked like she was the last to show up. She sat between two of her fellow Jedi and began the waiting game just like they had prior.

"You're dismissed, Trooper." a robotic voice spoke up.

"Yes, sir!" the clone barked back, saluting and exiting the room. After it was just the five of them, the source of the voice revealed itself from the shadows. It was SP-K3, Twilight's astromech.

"Y-you can talk?" Fluttershy asked. I didn't know droids could talk...

"Yes I can, thanks to Twilight!" It exclaimed in a proud tone. "Oh, er- I mean Master Twilight installed a military grade voice modulator to help make me speak English." The droid changed tried to sound like an adult, but its childlike voice wasn't convincing to the five Jedi.

To be honest, she thought it was adorable.

"Anyways, enough about how great I am!" The droid continued. "*Ahem*, I've been instructed by Twilight to hold on to your lightsabers for the time being. She doesn't think you should get them back until you each have learned your lessons." His head compartment opened up to reveal all five lightsabers currently housed inside. None of them had distinguishing characteristics and were all a bright blue. Though not traditional until the Jedi visited the caves on Ilum, these lightsabers were offered to the five Padawan Learners due to the dangers they might encounter out in the far reaches of space. The fact they were all under the tutelage of the same Master didn't help matters much.

Closing the compartment shut, Spike settled near the Holotable's Droid Interface panel. "I also have a message from Master Twilight she recorded before meeting you girls and departing with the Captain:"

Opening the panel, Spike interfaced with it, dimming the lights and projecting the holographic message on the table. "Is it on, Spike? Okay, well... Here goes!" The holographic Twilight spoke, bowing slightly in greeting. "Hello my uh, pupils! Oh gosh, this is more awkward than I thought..." She mumbled, then sighed. "Look, I don't think it's fair you were imprisoned. I know it was a lack of judgement from Hotflash and his associate, and I apologize for your mistreatment;" She rubbed the back of her holographic neck, eyes downcast and remorseful. Suddenly, the look was gone and her eyes were stern. "But that does not mean you will not go unpunished! It seems you all have a lesson to learn that you have failed to learn a few key lessons that were neglected back at the Temple." The holographic Jedi Master straightened her glasses. "My number one assistant, SP-K3 or Spike if you feel the need to shorten time, will monitor each and every one of you individually. Don't intend on asking anyone on board for help. These are Lessons that need to be taught through experience, as much as it pains me to say.

Twilight cleared her throat. "Therefore, I have instructed the second in command, First Officer Shotlock to give the orders to all the soldiers aboard the Gambit to perform their regular duties and treat you as if you were just another Clone aboard. However, they are not completely useless to you five, so feel free to ask questions, but NOT anything related to what your lesson is or how to solve it. Good luck, my faithful students, and may the Force be with you". The hologram ended, and Spike wheeled away from the Holotable, and towards Fluttershy.

"Twilight gave me a list, and you were at the very top, Fluttershy."

"EEP! Not me!" I would've preferred last, so I wouldn't be so nervous, not first!

And so the lessons begin...

Author's Note

Well, there you have it folks! It's all done, or at least the first part is !

Each lesson is going to be split up into two different chapters, and there will be a random quote in the first part of each that gives the premise of the lesson, so I hope you enjoy this first part of Fluttershy's Lesson, and I hope you like what you've read so far!

If you have any questions or criticisms, please leave me a comment, and I'll get back to you!