Chapter 3 – Return to Yavin

D364/1 BBY

After that miraculous healing, Thor went onto explain that like the Jedi order there exists the order of the Aesir who were charged with the duty of maintaining peace and order throughout the universe. The order had five positions (from lowest to highest) –

1. Apprentice Gods

2. Pagans

3. Angels

3a. Cherubs (1 pair of wings)

3b. Seraphim (2 pair of wings)

4. Archangels (3 pairs of wings)

Thor further explained that he was a Seraphim, while Tarre was a Pagan.

"I am glad to have met all of you and I thank you for taking such good care of Hera for all these years. Tarre and I are here to help in any which way we can.", Thor said.

After recovering from their shock, the ghost crew explained the whole situation to them ; how the clone wars started, how all the Jedi were purged, the rise of the empire and the emperor being a Sith lord and how they were part of the rebellion/alliance to restore the republic.

"Tarre and I could easily deal with the emperor and his apprentice, but I fear it may not solve our problems entirely. A sith lord while strong and terrifying is not capable of orchestrating all of this on his own. I believe that he is being backed by someone very powerful and more evil.", said Thor.

"What do you mean dad?", Hera asked in a worried tone.

"There are beings out there, more shady, more powerful and more terrifying than a sith lord in this universe and until we know who were dealing with Thor and I cannot get involved directly. We can help the rebellion with its missions and provide resources, while running our own investigation separately. This is because a sith lord could not hide from that many jedi while being that close to the Jedi temple.", said Tarre.

"But we saw you killing that big creature so easily", Sabine said pointing to Thor.

"I think what they mean is that they would win the battle but not the war… right?", said Ezra.

"You are wise beyond your years Ezra Bridger, at the end we would win but the war would drag on and would claim more innocent lives.", said Thor.

"Alright, we should head back to Yavin now, you two can pass off as Jedi who want to help while carrying out your own investigation.", Ahsoka suggested to which everyone agreed.

After calling Senator Mon Mothma and telling her about the whole situation, clearance codes were granted for the Falcon 1. The trip to Yavin 4 took nearly 14 hours, during which Thor, Hera and Kanan spent all of the time talking and getting to know about each other's past.

During that time Zeb was being annoyed by chopper, while Ahsoka, Sabine and Ezra had cornered Tarre and were listening to the events of his past. They found that after having his vision he had immediately departed for the republic to find out what was going on, had ran into an unexpected problem and while dealing with that problem, he had been trapped in a coma of sorts, until he was woken up by Ezra. After that they all went to where Hera, Kanan and Thor were sitting.

"So what happened in the 300 years that I was absent", Tarre asked Thor.

"Well first we assumed that you were dead and would have sent search parties, but the orcs had invaded Vanaheim. Took us ten years to clean that mess up. After that I personally led search parties for you, but we found no traces. Then Bendu decided to leave and go on his own mission.", Thor said and he heard the gasp made by Kanan and Ezra.

"You know Bendu !", they both asked.

"Yes, he is my student. How do you know him?", Thor answered and asked.

"We met him on Attalon, he was very helpful.", Kanan said.

"Yeah, he tried to blow us out of the sky.", Hera said.

Thor got surprised and then looked angry after this new revelation. "I will have visit this planet and knock some manners into him.", he said. "Anyway, 50 years after he left, we laid siege to Hell, to rescue Seleyse. We thought she could help us find Malekith but that mission was a complete that disaster, Bruce disappeared as well. Then SHIELD fell and we had to deal with the fallout, after which Fenrir left as well to search for Loki and Heimdall. After that Baldur decided to break the truce with the frost giants, I was stripped of my powers and banished to Ryloth, where I met Noir Syndulla and had two beautiful children, Hera and Jacen. A few years later, Baldur killed me, Noir and Jacen and I was resurrected and suddenly had my powers returned to me. I went to Asgard to confront him, but he was using the Bifrost to destroy Jotunheim. I stopped it from happening, tried to return to Ryloth but ended up trapped on Osteron." Thor continued while everyone else listened attentively and at the end of it they all felt very sad.

"I am really sorry to hear that Thor, but you have now been rescued by your daughter which is a good thing", Zeb said to which Thor nodded with a brief smile.

"Well, if you are going to pass as Jedi, you need your own lightsabers.", Hera said in an attempt to break the uncomfortable silence. "Also, you both are now members of the Ghost crew and your callsigns are Spectre 7 (Thor) and Spectre 8 (Tarre)." Hera continued and not surprisingly saw that everyone was smiling.

"We would be honored to be a part of this crew.", Tarre said.

After returning to Yavin 4 Hera, Kanan, Ahsoka, Thor and Tarre went to the command centre while the rest of the crew had met up with Kallus and Rex and were explaining the whole situation to them. At the command centre, where Thor and Tarre were introduced as Jedi Masters who survived the purge, Tarre provided coordinates and clearance codes for his other 3 warships to Rebel High Command.

After that Ahsoka and Kanan led them both to the Jedi temple on the planet while Hera was in the command centre, planning the operation to retrieve the warships for the rebellion.

"We will lead you to the entrance, but both of you will have to find your crystals on your own", Ahsoka said to both Thor and Tarre who nodded. After entering the temple they both split up and went to separate sections to meditate and gain clarity.

"It has been over 400 years since we last met, Master Yoda.", Thor smiled and said as sensed the presence of Master Yoda behind him. "I see that age has made you more humble, my old friend." Thor continued.

"Good it is, to see you. Honored the Jedi are to have two members of the Aesir in the temple. Gift for you I have, Master Thor. My kyber crystal, yours now it is. Need it anymore I will not.", Yoda said.

"I am honored master Yoda. I promise to put it good use. Before I take your leave, I have some advice for you. The one you saved is not the one you seek Master Yoda. I hope to meet you again in the force my friend. Until then farewell and good luck.", Thor said. Then He left the temple, leaving Yoda with a puzzled look.

Outside the temple he saw that Tarre had 2 crystals in his hand, a white crystal and a green crystal. "The green one is for Ezra bridger. It was handed to me by Master Depa Bilaba.", Tarre said surprising Kanan and Ahsoka. "She also has a message for you Kanan. She said that knights don't have braids.", Tarre continued.

After that kanan took his lightsabre, smiled and cut off the remnants of his padawan braid. Then Thor told them that Master Yoda had given him his lightsaber crystal, surprising both Kanan and Ahsoka.

To be continued.