Introduction

First, this is only my 2nd FanFiction, so, if you don't like this story, maybe that will help my case.

I'm relatively new to the whole FF thing, but my first one is called COLLISIONS, and it's a HUGE Crossover of several things. Right now I've got Terminator, Marvel and DC Comics, Heroes, and Harry Potter, and I'm planning on adding more, so, if you're interested, check that out.

But right now, we're going to talk about Star Wars.

The story takes place approximately 940 years BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin), with the exception of the Prologue, which, hopefully, is able to clear up any questions about the setting.

I'm going to try and keep this story as Canon as possible, but, I don't know the exact chronology of that beloved galaxy far, far away, so, I'm sorry if somethings don't line up with the official time-line. Hopefully, though, what I have planned won't be like that.

Lastly, about the title, there is a point behind it. I didn't just choose it because it sounds cool. The reason it's called that has a lot to do with aspects of the story, that will arise later, so don't ask me about it, because I don't want to reveal anything. Not to brag, or anything, but I have a pretty good idea of where I'm headed with this, and, I think it's pretty good... and again, not to brag or anything *cough*.

I don't really know what else to say, except, enjoy, I guess.

STAR WARS: Secret Bloodlines

Prologue

Around 900 years before the reign of the Empire, a relative peace envelops the galaxy, maintained by the Jedi Order, and the Grand Galactic Republic, whose influence reaches to the boundaries of the Mid Rim, and to a few systems within the outer reaches of the galaxy.

This peace has lasted for over forty years, since the end of the New Sith Wars. But, while all seems well, a decline in the number of force-adepts has left the Jedi Order weaker than it once was. Now, the search for force-sensitive adolescents is a larger priority than it has ever been before.

The colonized planet of Myyle-Hara is home to one such a child. Two Jedi have been sent to find the adolescent and to discover if it is adept in the force. The one problem that presents itself, however, is that the child is next in line to the royal throne, and to make matters worse, the system it's found in is still recovering from the war.

The search for those who are adept in the Force becomes more urgent as each day passes, as it is not sure if the current peace of the galaxy will last forever....

Above the capital city of the lush planet Myyle-Hara, the night sky was blocked from view by dark storm clouds, from which poured a unique, tropical rain that was warm at the touch. The surrounding jungle trees swayed in the wind.

The serene ambience, however, was not a representation of the planet's history.

The New Sith Wars had brought a decline of the planet's economy and well being, and an increase in its crime.

The rulers of Myyle-Hara were currently busy with reconstruction and restoration projects, throughout the entire system. It was clear that many strong rulers would be needed in the time that would follow, to maintain peace and order.

These facts and more were what cycled through the mind of Jedi Knight, Ur Codaan. He looked ahead of him at his master, whose hooded head was looking directly at the bright village they were approaching.

Although he had faith in his master, Ur was uncertain of the outcome of their visit. Nevertheless, he understood its importance.

As the rain began to pour more heavily, the Jedi and his mentor arrived at the village, where they were met by a group of people, dressed elegantly.

The young Jedi looked around at his surroundings. The towering trees that reached to the sky had branches covered in lamps. The road they were walking on led to the village, and split off into several directions, leading up to a large building at the center. Around, scattered in various places along the maze of roads, were buildings of many shapes and sizes, most likely shops and homes.

Ur looked back at the group of people walking towards them. At the head, walked a man dressed in a golden robe. This was Lontev Baan, one of the rulers of Myyle-Hara, and the very man that they needed to meet.

He walked up to the two Jedi and spoke, "Guardians of the Republic, it is an honor to meet you. I am Lontev Baan."

Ur grinned, politely, while his master bowed to the king. "It is truly an honor to be in your presence, but… I'm afraid that our pleasantries can not continue for too long. The matter on which we are here is of importance."

"Yes, of course. This way." replied the king. "We can go to the palace." They began to make their way towards the large building in the center of the village.

"I feel I must apologize for the weather, master Jedi."

"No apology is necessary, your Excellency." The Jedi Master continued to stare straight ahead.

The king hesitated, unsure of what he should say. "…uh — I received a message from Master Gandar of the Jedi Council informing me of your visit. He also said that this was a matter of importance that may have a significant affect on our planet's government…." He waited for a response from the Jedi Master who continued to walk straight ahead without talking. The king continued, "…What exactly is this about?"

"As I'm sure you're aware of, the number of individuals capable of using the force has been decreasing — at least as far as we are able to see. The search for those who are adept in the force has always been of high importance; however, recently, it has become more of a priority."

"…I — I see, but… what does this have to do with our government?"

"Only a select number of children within the range of the Republic have been detected, but one of these children was found to be right here."

"Here? Why that's… that's," the king began to smile, "wonderful news. This is an amazing circumstance, one that I am sure to help boost the morale of our civilians!"

"And what of the parents? Most likely, they will never see their child again. Will they think of it in the same way?"

"It is an unfortunate factor of this process, I'm sure, but I have faith that they will see how imperative it is for their child to become a Guardian of the Republic."

At first, the Jedi Master was quiet. After several seconds, he said, "We shall see."

Soon enough, the three of them were in the Lontev Baan's quarters, within the palace, where they were joined by the queen, carrying their infant son, in her arms.

Lontev smiled at his child, who seemed to be asleep, and then looked back at the Jedi. "So, who is this child you're looking for?"

The Jedi Master did not answer, but only stared at the baby, carried by the queen. Slowly, he removed his hood. He continued to stare at the baby, his eyes, almost sad.

At first, the king was confused. However, soon, his eyes widened, and his head began going back and forth between his son and the Jedi who was looking at him.

The Jedi Master finally said, "It has come to the attention of the council that your son, Caden Baan, is strong in the force. With your approval, he would be taken to the Jedi temple on Coruscant, where he will be taught the ways of the force."

The queen looked at her husband, who was silent, his eyes wide. He looked down, covering his eyes with his hands, taking a deep breath.

Then, he looked up and said to his wife, "Let's get him ready."

The queen gasped, "You're letting them take him?!"

He looked at his wife sadly, yet determinedly and said slowly, "I'm sorry… but we cannot ignore the importance of this. Who knows how long this peace will last? When the time comes, the Republic will need as many Jedi as it can. Our son will be one of them….As a king and queen, this is an honor for our people. As a mother and father, it is an honor for our family."

The queen looked down at the boy, with sadness. Finally, she said, "You're right. This is… this is for the best." She looked up at the two Jedi. "When will you take him?"

"I'm afraid we cannot stay for too long. At most, a few more hours."

She looked back at the baby boy, who squirmed in her arms, but kept his eyes closed. "I always knew he was special…. Sounds silly, I know, but ever since he was born, he's never opened his eyes. We thought there was something wrong, but the medical droid said that he was the healthiest baby it had ever seen…" her voice broke away.

The king looked at the Jedi and asked, "Will we be able to see him, again?"

"I'm sorry, but no."

The king nodded his head, and looked back, knowing it was the last time he would see his son.

Three hours later, Ur and his master were on the ship, taking off from Myyle-Hara. He was sitting, his head facing the floor. From behind him, his master spoke, "You were silent the entire mission. Is there something wrong?"

"No, master, I'm fine."

"Are you sure? I sense that there's something troubling you."

"…It just…It just feels as if there's an urgency to find these individuals. I mean, like you said, of course it's important, but, right now… it just feels as if we're waiting for something."

"I don't understand what you mean."

"It seems as if the Republic is expecting something terrible to happen. Is something terrible going to happen?"

"It is…difficult to see the future. We can't be certain if anything is going to happen at all. We can only preserve the peace, and prepare for a day in which something does happen, however it is not clear if such a day is coming soon, or at all."

Ur nodded his head slowly in understanding.

"Now, why don't your go check on our new passenger."

"Yes Master," said Ur, getting up.

He made his way to the medical bay in the ship, to see the little boy, being cradled by the medical droid. He couldn't tell if the child was asleep or not, because of his eyes, which remained shut.

The Medical Droid rolled up to him and said in a serene, yet mechanical voice, "Please hold him. His bed must be prepared."

"Huh? Err… okay…."

Awkwardly, he took the baby from the droid, who went to prepare the bed. At this point, they were far away from Myyle-Hara, and all that was visible through the large window in the wall behind him, was the vast enormity of space.

Ur walked up to the window to see a better view. He looked at all the stars of the galaxy that surrounded him, all the systems. He began thinking of what his master said about the Republic, and the possible future ahead.

He took a deep breath and looked down at the baby in his hands. To his amazement, the baby's eyes were fluttering, and very slowly, his eyelids rose to reveal two different colored pupils. His right eye was green, his left eye blue.

Ur although he was a little confused at what had just happened, smiled down at the baby he was holding. It was extrordinary, what had just happened, and shocking, to say the least.

The baby just stared at the stars in front of him. Then, he looked up at the young adult who was holding him, and the baby named Caden Baan, smiled right back.

Yeah, so, that's the prologue. Kind of short, I know, but that's okay, because the next chapter (which I've already started working on) is LONG.

In case you're wondering, Myyle-Hara is a planet I made up, it's not real.

And about the ending, re-reading it, I realize that it may have come across has a bit lame, but, in the next chapter, I've tried my best to add humor, so, hopefully that helps.

Please review, if you liked it, and if you didn't like anything about it, well, first, sorry about that, and second, you don't have to review, because you don't have to read any more.

Also, Sorry about any Spelling or Grammar Mistakes.