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Four Years After the Events of Episode II (Fourteen years after Episode I)
Jedi Knight Jar Jar Binks woke up in his room at the Jedi Temple bright and early. He rubbed his eyes and tried to get used to the brilliance of the sunshine pouring in from the window. Today he was going on his first mission as a Jedi Knight. Three weeks ago, his Master, Plo Koon, had announced that he had completed his training and could become a Jedi. Binks was very delighted. Of course, this particular Gungan was still incredibly clumsy at times, but he had become far wiser and learned much about the Force.
Jar Jar Binks jumped off his bed and yelled, "I a yah woob woob woop!" Then he hurriedly changed into his unique Gungan Jedi robes and headed down to breakfast. First eat, then report to the Jedi Council.
A ecstatic Jar Jar bounded down the hallways, long ears flying in odd directions and eyes that looked as if they were bulging from their sockets. On the way, he met his best friend, Anakin Skywalker.
"Heydiday Ani! Mesa goen to da munchinhall! Yousa comen too?"
"Hi Jar Jar. I have to do something, so I can't come with you."
"Okeday! Wellen, mesa see yous later!" And he continued toward the dining hall.
Lunch was acceptable, although far from perfect. For a Gungan trying to overcome his clumsiness, stepping into a pile of spilt food was torture. However, the juicy oysters and edible plants made up for it. A stuffed Jar Jar headed next to the High Council Chamber.
"Binks, we have decided to send you to the planet Naboo, your home planet, for a routine monitoring of the Advisory Council election. Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and Master Obi-Wan Kenobi will assist you. Kenobi will elaborate to you on the mission, you are to leave on a Republic Cruiser at 0800 standard hours." The clear voice and piercing gaze of Mace Windu chilled his bones. But Obi-Wan and Anakin were coming too! This was bombad! But Binks simply nodded. Even when he was loud and rowdy to his friends, he knew better than to shout in front of the Council.
"Proven, your skills will be. Do well. May the Force be with you." Yoda's final words signaled the ending of the meeting. Binks strided out of the chamber and tried to find the other two Jedi. It didn't take long. Anakin and Obi-Wan were conversing in the Room of a Thousand Fountains. The beautiful fountains that were flowing vividly with water made a soft, relaxing sound.
"Obi-One, sire! Mesa back, and mesa goen wit yous on da mission to da Naboo!" Jar Jar embraced Obi-Wan, nearly pulling off his lightsaber. Obi-Wan frowned at this action, but quickly turned his expression into a smile.
"Hello Jar Jar. I haven't seen you in a long time. I see you have achieved your Knight status, as my former Apprentice Anakin has. Is this your first mission as a Knight?"
"Uh huh... Mesa get berry nerbous."
"Remember, there is no fear... there is the Force." In response to this, Anakin stuck out his tongue. He hated "stuffy old Jedi sayings". Jar Jar just shrugged.
"Why don't we do some sparring practice in the training rooms. Might be a good way to pass the time." Obi-wan suggested. He, being the elder, had to make the decision of what to do, and he was running out of ideas.
"Um, okay, sure... whatever." Anakin, for some reason, was at a definite loss of words today.
"Anakin's nervous too, because he gets to see his queen again, Padmé..." Obi-Wan whispered rather loudly to Jar Jar. He rolled his eyes. Anakin, fully aware of the remark, pretended to knock out Obi-Wan.
Jar Jar Binks had improved miraculously in sparring. Putting their lightsabers onto low-power mode, Anakin and Jar Jar proceeded to duel each other. Jar Jar repeatedly blocked and attacked with tricky maneuvers, like blind moves behind his back to defend or over the head twirling and quickly switching sides to adjust to Anakin's constant flips. Finally, to put an end to all of this, Anakin did an over-the-head attack, a death blow. But Jar Jar ducked and rolled away. Again, Anakin tried. This time he was lucky. Faking a horizontal strike from the right, he twirled around, reversed direction, and slashed at Jar Jar's feet. His footwork was his weakness. Jar Jar twisted away safely, but it caused him to lose his balance. Anakin used the Force to pull his yellow lightsaber away and caught it in midair. Then, he tapped Jar Jar lightly on the neck.
"Kill point." Even though Jar Jar had lost, he had put up a surprisingly good fight.
"I am surprised at your talent. Master Koon would be proud." Obi-Wan serenely commented. Jar Jar grinned. "But it is time for us to leave. Grab your belongings and let's go." They hurried to the hangar.
Twenty minutes later, the Republic Cruiser Amenkunosh soared into the Coruscant sky, trailing behind other transports in the complicated skyways. The three Jedi were on their way to Naboo.
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