Prompt:

The Supreme Chancellor sat in the corner, observing as your ACC match is about to start. He looks thoughtful as he looks at you and your opponent. Both of you feel a Force wave wash over you. You're no longer in the ACC hall. What's going on? You're in an ornate hall. You know this place. You've seen pictures in the Academy history courses. This is the Coruscant Jedi Temple... But the skyline is wrong. As you scan the distant buildings, your gaze is drawn to the Senate Complex. You vaguely recall that the strange towers around it were demolished a very long time ago. The Jedi training in the courtyard below are strange too. Their clothing appears to be more militaristic than you are used to seeing. You recall a similar outfit in an image you once saw in a book. It depicted a heroic Jedi protecting an outpost from pirates. But that the image predates the Ruusan Reformation. You can hear voices approaching. You and your opponent hide behind a pillar as two Jedi walk into view. They're discussing unrests in the mid rim and the fact the council is worried it may be a Sith resurgence.

You notice something strange, it feels as if the room you're in is off. Details blur away and lose texture in odd places. Almost as if the room is seen from someone else's eyes. You remember the Third Chancellor is a master illusionist with perfect memory recall. As you remember this, you notice a child hiding behind a nearby pillar. A Neti Jedi, by the details of the uniform it's an Initiate or a Youngling. On the other side, one of the Jedi just pulled a red saber and killed the other. Thanking the corpse for leading him to the child.

You should probably see what the old Neti is trying to teach you by giving you a scenario from his past. First step would probably be to help the child survive.

Rules:

• Entries must be submitted as a static file (e.g. .pdf, .txt, .docx) or using the submission box on the Brotherhood website. GoogleDocs links and other ‘live’ documents that can be edited after submission will be ineligible for placement.
  
• If your entry is not PG-13, please make sure to hide your entry by unchecking the “Allow people to view your submission after the competition has been judged” box
  
• Entries must be a minimum of 500 words. Any entries that are under 500 words will be ineligible for placement.
  
• Your story must be centered on your main character or one of your alternative characters. Wikipedia NPCs, or other characters that you create or invent to tell your story are encouraged. However, your narrative should focus around either your main character or alternative character.
  
• You must select and submit a snapshot of your main character or alternative character with your entry. Not needed for your "opponent."
  
• Normal award and cluster setup applies.
  

Extra guidelines/advice:

• Ood's Illusion, Telekinesis, Telepathy are all focused on tricking your senses. You know on a certain level that it's all an illusion, but breaking through it or taking control of the illusion will prove to be quite difficult.
  
• This was originally set up to be a co-op fiction. You can either use an NPC as your "opponent", make them not be trapped in the illusion, ignore them completely, etc. You can even use another member for this (ask permission though).
  
• Most of all, enjoy writing your character in the Pre-Ruusan era galaxy. Try to keep "Young" Ood safe and out of the hands of the Sith.
  

Grading:

Submitted entries will be graded using the Voice Fiction Rubric