(A/N: Yup, welcome back to the world that is Star Wars/Narnia crossover! This is a slight spin off of my Star Wars/Narnia trilogy in that the Solos go back to Narnia in between the third story and epilogue whereas in the original trilogy they do not. And as before, I do not own Star Wars or Chronicles of Narnia. George Lucas owns Star Wars and C.S. Lewis owns the Chronicles of Narnia.)
Jaina and Jacen Solo were feeling more excited and anxious on this day than on any other day in their young lives. Having turned sixteen just two months earlier, they were about to ascend the final step in the Jedi training process much earlier that most Padawans.
"This is amazing. Jedi knights at sixteen?" Jaina asked as she paced around her dormitory room.
"Well, if Uncle Luke feels we're ready, then we should accept this." Jacen said from the doorway.
"But what about Ani? He's had just as much training and he's still a Padawan." Jaina asked.
Her statement was all too correct. Their fourteen year old brother had not received the promotion to Jedi Knight, even though he had been through much of the same training and trials that his brother and sister went through. It was something that he was not pleased with and often complained about.
"I don't know why. Maybe he just isn't as ready as we are." Jacen replied.
"I hope he is ready one day. He deserves this honor just as much." his sister said.
In the main training room
All of Jaina and Jacen's close friends and family had gathered together to honor the twins on their big day. All of the Padawans from the Jedi Academy were there, as well as Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian, and Wedge Antilles. The proudest people in the room were the twins' own mother and father as Han and Leia smiled with pride at their children.
"Our babies are Jedi knights. I can't believe this." Leia whispered.
"Oh I can." Anakin grumbled angrily.
"Ani, just be happy for them. You'll get you turn someday."
"I better." he said under breath.
"What was that?" Leia asked sternly.
"Oh nothing, Mom."
"Good. Just pay attention, okay?"
Meanwhile, the twins were in a corner of the training room, anxiously awaiting their uncle to call them forward. Jaina had her arms folded and was tapping her foot on the floor while Jacen leaned against the wall and stared at the ceiling.
"Are we even ready for this?" he asked.
"I hope so or else Uncle Luke wouldn't have declared us ready." his sister replied.
The crowd suddenly fell silent and the twins glanced over to see that their Uncle Luke had finally entered the room and made his way to the front. He reached to his belt and slowly drew his lightsaber out, igniting the green blade in front of his.
"Welcome, everyone. Today is an important day in the history of the Jedi Order. It is the start of a new beginning for not only our two Padawans, but for all Jedi, past and present. The Force speaks through us. Through our actions, the Force proclaims itself and what is real. Today we are here to acknowledge what the Force has taught us." he calmly said.
Luke turned his head to face where Jaina and Jacen were standing in the corner. The twins could feel their stomachs churning with anticipation as their uncle reached out a hand and summoned them with "Step forward, Padawans."
"This is it, Jaina. Are you ready?" Jacen asked, taking a firm grip on his sister's hand.
"Ready as I'll ever be." she replied.
They walked nervously to the front of the crowd where Luke was standing with his lightsaber. Showing the proper respect, Jaina and Jacen each got down on one knee and bowed their heads. Now was the most important part of the ceremony for both of them.
"Jaina and Jacen Solo, by the right of the Council, by the will of the Force, I dub thee, Jedi Knights of the Republic."
With two swipes of his lightsaber, Luke cut off both Jaina and Jacen's Padawan braids. It was official; the twins were official Jedi knights. Their new accomplishment was met with a round of thunderous applause from everyone in the room watching the ceremony.
Luke bowed before the crowd as they continued clapping. He turned back around to face Jaina and Jacen and gestured to them to stand up.
"Take up your lightsabers, Jaina and Jacen, Jedi Knights. And may the Force be with you."
The twins withdrew their lightsabers from their belts and held them out in front of their faces, igniting the blades. The crowd resumed their clapping for the Solo children to express their pride in the great accomplishment they had just achieved.
Jaina, look at Mom. Is she okay? Jacen said to his sister with his mind.
Jaina looked over at their mother and was surprised to see that Leia was getting teary eyed and leaning on Han for support.
She's alright, don't worry about her. But look at Ani. she replied.
Anakin was the only one not applauding for his brother and sister. He was sitting with his arms folded and pouting, still angry that he was not up there with them.
Don't worry about Ani. Mom and Dad will deal with him later.
Jaina looked up at the ceiling and let out a huge sigh of relief. She was so happy that she had finally accomplished her goal of becoming a Jedi knight.
